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W Roll_18 Part 1Adjourned Regular Session June 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrn Jms M Burne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollngel Parker and Trexler The chair stated the object of the meeting was to dispose of all unfinished business and the transaction of any new business the council thought proper Ald Crawford of the street committee reported on the bids for the improvement of Grove Street in favor of awarding the contract to Michael McCarten for 1307.90 his being the lowest bid providing he furnish a good and sufficient bond within three days and that Mr Hancock will give to the city necessary ground for laying out portion of said street and also donate 300.00 towards the work of building retaining wall and grading street Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the report Ald doerfler m oved as a minority report that the city pay toward the completion of said work the sum of five hundred dollars Ald Hollnagel amends Ald Doerflers report by moving the matter of improving Grove Street be referred to the committee of the whole Lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Nayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Parker and Ryder 6 Ald Downer amended the majority report by moving 500.00 be expended by the city in stead of 630.00 lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Nayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Parker and Ryder 6 The ayes and nayes being called on Ald Crawfords report to expend 630.00 on the improvement of Grove Street it was carried by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Parker and Ryder 6 Nayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Ald Thos Byrne moved the bids for construction of 14th street sewer from White Street to East side of Clay Street and for the improvement of Julien Ave from North side of Bluff street to west line of Lorimiers addition be opened carried The bids were opened by the recorder and referred to the city engineer The matter of pay for the special policemen coming before the council Ald Hayden moved the special policemen be paid for Monday carried Adjourned Regular Session June 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrn Jms M Burne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollngel Parker and Trexler Ald ryder moved that the rules be suspended and the residents of Wests Hill be heard in regard to the improvement of Bluff street extension lost Ald Hollnagel offered the following which upon his motion was adopted Where as a petition of Henry Pfotzer et al relating to special assessment on Windsor Ave has been pending before the city council for the last five months and whereas the city council decided against the prayer of petitioners therefore be it resolved that the petitioners be allowed to pay the original assessment on windsor ave as levied by this council against the petitioners without interest if they do so before the first day of July 1886 Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within twenty days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the west side of Elm street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets adopted by following unanimous vote Ayes ald Thos byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 10 On motion of Ald crawford the petition of the dubuque Pontoon Bridge Co by J Mcdonald secretary asking that the council adopt the ordinance of the pontoon bridge co was read Ald Crawford of the ordinance committee presented and read for the first time an ordinance authorizing and to provide for aiding the construction of a wagon and foot bridge over the Mississippi River between the city of Dubuque and the state of Iowa and the town of East dubuque in the state of Illinois Ald doerfler offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within ten days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Eagle point Ave between Johnson Ave and Windsor Ave adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker ryder and Trexler 10 the same offered the following resolution and moved its adoption resolved by the city council of the city of dubuque that a sidewalk of good two inch plank four feet wide be within ten days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity Adjourned Regular Session June 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrn Jms M Burne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollngel Parker and Trexler with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Kniest street between Eagle Point Ave and Lake Street Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker ryder and Trexler 10 The same also offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within ten days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of Sanford Street between white street and Couler Creek Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler 10 The same offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk of good two inch plank four feet wide be within ten days of this notic e constructed and laid in conformity with ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the south side of Seminary Street between W Line Porters Addition and Gold Street adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford doerfler downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 10 The same offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be instructed to notify the parties owning property abutting on the proposed lake street extension to appear at the next meeting of this council to show cause of any they have why said street should not be extended Ald Crawford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the south side of 14th street between clay and White Streets be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity 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 proosals for the performance of the work the guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the owners of abutting property adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler 10 The same offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk twelve feet wide of good two inch plank be within Adjourned Regular Session June 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrn Jms M Burne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollngel Parker and Trexler five days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of Julien Ave abutting lots 7 and 8 Lorimier addition Adopted by the following unanimous vote Alds Thos Byrne J m Byrne Crawford Doerfler downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 10 Ald Crawford also offered a resolution providing for the removal of the fountain and watering trough from the north to the south side of julien Ave opposite the place where it now stands Ald Ryder moved before action is taken upon the resolution the rules be suspended and Mr Mcquillian permitted to address the council in regard to the proposed removal the ayes and nayes being called upon Ald ryders motion it resulted as follows Ayes Ald Thos byrne J M Byrne Doerfler Hayden Ryder and Trexler 6 nays Ald Crawford Downer Hollnagel and Parker 4 All three fourths vote being necessary to suspend the rules the motion was lost Discussion arising as to where the fountain should be placed Ald Crawford withdrew his resolution Ald Hayden moved the fountain remain on the north side of Julien Ave but the street committee be empowered to remove the same to a position in which it will not interfere with the curbing and guttering carried Ald Trexler offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the marshall be instructed to notify James Lee contractor of fourteenth street sewer not to blockade the sidewalk on south Fourteenth Street adopted ald Crawford reporte dthe following bids for the improvement of Fourteenth Street sewer james Lee 382.80 Jms Schroman 440.80 Mr Lee being the lowest bidder was on motion awarded the contract Ald hayden moved the recorder be instructed to read the petition of J V Struber et al carried The petition of J V Struber et al asking that J V Struber be Adjourned Regular Session June 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrn Jms M Burne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollngel Parker and Trexler permitted to complete a frame addition to his redsidence in the block bounded by eleventh and twelfth streets and jackson and washington streets Ald Hayden moved the prayer of the petitioners be granted carried The mayor stated he had expelled a policeman from the force for disorderly conduct and asked the council to sustain his action on motion his request was granted The chair appointed the following commitee on equalization for the ensuing year Alds Thos Byrne Hayden Trexler Parker and Doerfler Ald Crawford of the street committee reported that Jms Schromen contractor had completed the extension of the Eight Street Sewer from the C M and St P Railway tracks east and that the street committee had examined and accepted the work he therefore moved the bill of mr Schromen for doing said work 1199.05 be paid motion carried On motion of Ald Doerfler the bills for the payment of special police during tournament week 208.00 were ordered paid Ald Trexler moved the bids for improving the alley from Fifteenth to Sixteenth streets between Jackson and Washington streets be opened The bid of Wm Rebman 20 cents per cubic yard for grading and 70 cents per lineal foot for macadamizing being the lowest and only bid he was on motion awarded the contract on motion council adjourned Adjourned Attest James Agnew city recorder Regular Session July 5th 1886 Council called to order with Mayor Glab in the chair No quorum being present the council adjourned until Tuesday morning July 6th 1886 at 9 oclock adjourned attest James Agnew city recorder Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The mayor stated this was an adjourned session the council having met yesterday and no quorum being present they adjourned to meet today On motion the minutes of the last session were approved Ald Crawford moved the recorder enter upon the minutes for what purpose all bills are ordered paid carried Bills allowed to Whom For What purpose Amount Jas Mcgovern Macadam Michl Finnegan do F H Finke painting City Hall etc Thos Frith removing garbage Barney Lagen Livery Hire Dub Fire and marine Ins Co Insurance on Town Clock M V Fry Repairing roof of town clock and c G B Rand Painting Town Town clock A Filter White Washing City Hall Peter Klauer Repairing city Hall tower F W Kringle Improving Julien Ave J B Grovenor Stationary chas Gissell do Poole Gillian and Co Flags and decorations Dub Water co water Chas Hollnagel Water Pail Paul Traut Police Equipment P mcelrath Horses for fire department Dub Rubber and Belting co Fire Dept Supplies Jms Bommetz macadam Jms Trexler 3 lbs cement Howard & McMaster Horses for fire dept M V Fry Fire Dept Supplies Key city Gas Coal Co Coal AY Mcdonald Fire Department supplies J A Pier Fire Department Supplies Schroeder and Klein Flags and decorations Morrison Bros Fire Department Supplies Central Union telephone co Fire alarm and telephone service To Whom For What Purpose amount Farley and Loetscher Mfg Co Fire Department supplies Hansen and Linehan Fire Department Supplies Peter Klauer Repairs to engine house Jms Hilson Horses for Fire dept Standard Lumber co lumber Seventh St Bridge Dub Times co printing blank books Robt Ahern Hauling hose McLaughlin & Reilly Stationary Mrs Koenig Cleaning city Hall Dub Mattress Co Mattresses Peter Klauer Supplies for fountains Felix Agnew Hauling man to calaboose Thos Burns Cl Recorders office J Daniels Road Work J Woodrick Road work L Pice Road Work Standard Lumber co Lumber Geo Zumhoff lumber Henry Reed lumber J Starney repairing tools Morrison Bros tile pipe Vogel and Ferguson removing Julien Ave fountain Compana and Brandt Gravel J Pickley Gravel Thos Byrne Gravel J Spear Stone Crossing J Pickley gasoline lamps Key city Gas co gas lamps Ald Trexler moved 6.25 be deducted from the bill of the key city gas co for lamps not lighted carried Bills referred to street committee Laflin Rand Powder co Powder Morrison bros tile pipe shifflerBridge co superstructur seventh st bridge C W Robinson lumber Knapp Stout and Co co lumber C W Robinson Lumber Knapp Stout and Co Lumber Standard Lumber co Lumber F Schwab Sharpening Tools Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Bills referred to fin committee Iowa Iron Works co repair to apparatus Hodel and Zehtner Repairs to apparatus Key city Hook and Ladder Co Tim of Minute Men Jms Pickup repairs to apparatus Dub Rub and Belting co supplies for fire department Bills referred to printing co Dubuque Herald printing notices and c Dubuque telegraph printing notices and c Ald Crawford moved the street commissioner be instructed to remove the old seventh street bridge and to use such portion of the old lumber as is servicable carried On motion the bills of Ed Blake 28.90 and Arnold Tschirgi 53.75 assitants in engineer office were referred to committee on claims to report at the afternoon session the city engineer presented an estimate of the work done on fourteenth street sewer by Jas Lee contractor to date 1595.60 Ald Crawford moved Mr James Lee be allowed 1000.00 account of said work carried on motion of Ald ryder the council adjourned until 2 oclock pm continued on next page Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Council met at 2 oclock pm Petitions Communication from Mr Tim Byron asking that the city accept 10.00 in payment for damages caused to a level belonging to the city by his teamster driving against and breaking the same claiming that said damage was accidentally done Ald J M Byrne moved the proposition of Mr Byron be accepted lost by the following vote Ayes Ald T Byrne J M Burne Hollnagel and Ryder Nayes Ald Crawford doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler Petition of Andrew Oeth et al asking that the sewer on West Eagle Point Ave be arched with masonry to prevent the offensive and obnoxious stench arising at present from same on motion of ald Doerfler referred to the committee of the whole Petition of Main Street property owners by R W Stewart asking that the city accept from them the original amount of the special assessment levied against their property for the improvement of said start with interest at 8 percent stating they would pay all the costs of the litigation on motion of ald Crawford the petition was ordered received Communication from David S Wilson stating sometime since the city allowed him two bills for transcript in the cases Bush Cooley and Co vs city of Dubuque 3.78 and Coates et al vs city of Dubuque 71.86 He never drew the warrants for the same and returns to the city for cancellation the amount allowed in the case of Coates et al vs city of Dubuque and asks that a warrant be drawn in his favor for 3.78 for transcript in bush-cooley case Ald crawford moved the warrant for 71.86 be cancelled and in lieu there of a warrant drawn in favor of David S Wilson for 3.78 carried Petition of James Carroll et al asking that a lamp be erected on the southeast corner of the alley on First Street between main and Locust Street referred to the police and gas committee Petition of Barbara Tinkham and Michl Dudzenssky asking that the city take immediate action to abate the nuisance which petitioners claim to exist on the premises of the union slaughter house Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and permission granted Mrs Tinkham address the council in regard to offense described in petition carried Mres Tinkham addressed the council explaining the filthy condition claimed by her to exist in the shape of a rendering establishment on th epremises of the union slaughter house On motion the petition was referred to the committee of the whole Petition of M J Considine asking further time to pay the special assessment levied against his property lots 29 and 30 Kellys subdivision for the improvement of West Eight Street Ald Crawford moved Mr considine be granted six month further time to pay the assessment with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum carried Petition of Jane Holland praying that she be allowed to repair with plank the sidewalk abutting her property on the south side of 8th street between main and iowa streets and that the city engineer notice ordering her to cease making such repairs be rescinded Ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the street committee to examine the same carried Petition of J specht and M H moore by Henry Michel their attorney stating in 1882 the city council levied a special assessment for the improvement of West 7th street against lot 3 of out lot 720 amounting to 298.45 said lot being sold at tax sale for the payment of the assessment causing litigation to arise in which the city is enjoined from issuing a tax sale deed to purchaser The petitioners ask that upon their payment to the city the sum of 298.45 the amount of the original special assessment and all subsequent taxes on the same the city to redeem said property and assign the certificate of tax sale to the petitioners who further agree to pay all costs of litigation to date referred to the committee on streets and city attorney with power Petition of Michael C mcMahon et al asking that Exchange Street be placed in a passable condition referred to street committee Petition of Mrs Wm B Yates asking the city to refund to her the amount of taxes of 1885 paid by her on lots 9 and 6 1/2 10 in coxes add referred to delinquent tax committee Petition of Patk OMeara asking that an erroneous personal assessment on his property for 1885 be cancelled referred to delinquent tax committee Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Petition of the Julien Medical and surgical society asking that all biting persons hereafter be impounded until such time as it can be proven that said dogs are not afflicted with rabies On motion the prayers of the petitioners were granted Petition of Wm J Knight et al asking that patrick McNerney be given a position on the police force On motion the petition was ordered received and filed until further action is called upon the same Petition of Wm Hollnagel asking that a grade be established for curbing on Couler Avenue abutting lots 9a and 24 feet of 9 referred to street committee and engineer Petition of Jms G Johlka praying that a nuisance in the form of a hive of bees on the premises of James Dreasda on White Street be abated referred to the city attorney and marshal to investigate Ald Crawford moved all petitions referring to tax matters be referred to the delinquent tax committee without reading carried The following petitions were thereupon referred C W Knight Mary Canovan J S Carrigan mary smith Petition of Henry A Dean et al asking that the names of streets be printed on the street lamps throguhout the city Referred to police and gas committee Petition of D L Oliver asking privilege of repairing or relaying plank sidewalk abutting vacant lot on clay street between 13th and 14th street until next season referred to street committee Petition of Coy and Burns asking permission to place a sign post on sidewalk in front of 1075 Main Street on motion prayer of petitioner was granted Petition of Jas C Knight et al asking that Wm Dolan be apointed a police man ordered received and filed Petition of Thos Carney asking to be appointed a policeman ordered received and filed Pettiion of Henry Pfotzer et al asking to be allowed to pay at the rate of 50 cents per foot in full for improvement of Windsor Ave abutting their property ordered received and filed Petition of R W Stewart et al praying that a nuisance caused by the catch basins of the sewer cor 14th and bluff streets be abated Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the executive committee of the board of health and the health physician with power to have the street commissioner fill the basins if they find them causing the nuisance complained of carried Petition of Alphonse Matthews et al praying that a resevoir be constructed at the corner of Walnut street and Julien Ave as a mmeans of protection against fire to the property in the vicinity of said streets referred to committee on fire Petition of T T Thompson et al asking that bridges be built across Couler Creek to connect the alleys dividing the blocks bounded by Jackson Street Coluler Avenue 27th Street Lemon Street Millville and Peru Roads in order to facilitate ingress and egress to the abutters property referred to the street committee Petition of Geo Gray et al citizens of the Fourth Ward asking that the western boundary of the cow ordinance in said ward be extended ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the ordinance committee carried Petition of A Levi et al asking that valley street be open from Wilde Street to Southern Ave referred to committee on streets and city engineer Petition of Wenzil Zachina asking to be furnished reflief by the city on account of injuries sustained by him while in the employ of the city referred to the committee on claims Petition of H J F Webb et al remonstrating against the improvement of the alley between Nevada and Alpine streets south of Julien Ave and asking that the resolution of the council ordering the work done be rescinded referred to the street committee The city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of work done byWm Rebman contractor improving Braodway extension total amount of work done 559.77 less 100.00 subscribed by owners of abutting property 459.77 Ald Hollnagel moved the bill 459.77 be paid Ald downer offered as an amendment to Ald Hollnagel's motion that the city pay 360.00 the original contract price and the remainder of the bill 99.77 be referred to the street committee carried by following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker Trexler and Ryder 8 Nays Alds Doerfler and Hollnagel 2 Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The city engineer presented a plat of Roberts ave showing the proposed extension of the same which on motion was referred to the street committee The city engineer also submitted the following which on motion was referred to the committee on streets To the honorable mayor and city council Gentlemen I have served written notices to Messers Ellwanger Ross and mrs Ann Jordon to remove sidewalks laid contrary to ordinance as some difference of opinion exists in reference to the subject I respectfully ask your honorable body whether to proceed against those parties or not Respectfully submitted M Tschirgi city engineer The city engineer presented a communication and profile regarding the grade of the alley south of Julien Ave between nevada and alpine street ordered improved at a former session stating as the grade is now established the water from the alley will have to flow through private property and he asked that the grade be changed as shown on the accompanying profile Ald Crawford moved the city engineer be instructed to draw up a paper for the signatures of the abutters on this alley commenting to such change of grade as is proposed on the profile carried Communication of T T Duffy Justice of the peace asking that his report for April be taken up and all parties due witness fees in cases against teh city ordinances be paid on motion referred to the committee on claims and the city attorney A protest against the extension of Lake Street to Couler Ave by Robert McKinley was read he being unable to attend this meeting of the council on motion it was ordered filed Communication of Chas McMaster street commissioner calling the attention of the council to the bad condition of the curbing and guttering abutting the eighteenth street engine house also that Julien Ave on south side be guttered and curbed Also that south Dodge Street be improved as the same is in an almost impassable condition also asking that hereafter all road rolling of work done by contractors be done by the city at the contractors expense also asking that the names of all streets be placed upon the lamp posts Ald Crawford moved the street committee be empowered to allow the street commissioner to expend the amount they think proper to complete the necessary repairs on south dodge street carried Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The same moved further that the communication as far as it relates to the improvement of streets be referred to the street committee and the matter of placing the names and numbers of streets on the lamp posts be referred to the committee on police and gas carried Petition of P H E Somerfield asking that the city engineer be instructed to give the proper grace for curbing in front of the lot south half 220 on Iowa street between Seventh and Eighth Streets on motion prayer of petitioner was granted Reports of officers Street commissioner mcMaster reported having expended for street improvements during the month of June the sum of 2419.00 report ordered received and filed and warrants ordered drawn to pay the same Auditor Reilly reported 834.75 due city officers for salaries and 1070.00 due members of the fire department for salaries report ordered filed and warrants ordered drawn to pay salaries Marshal Moore reported 1293.45 due policemen for salaries that 99 arrests had been made and that he paid into the treasury 1.00 fees collected and 1.15 received for impounding report ordered filed and warrants ordered drawn to pay the police salaries A discussion arising as to the power of the mayor to appoint without authority of teh council extra policemen ald doerfler moved the positions now held on the police force by Wm Hall and J O'Neill be vacated. The ayes and nayes being called for on the adoption of Ald Doefler's motion the vote resulted as follows Ayes ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Nayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden and Ryder The vote resulting in a tie the motion was lost by the mayor voting no Ald Crawford moved the council proceed to elect a policeman by the ballot to fill vacancy caused by the expulsion of mr Kenneally carried the chair appointed alds Ryder and Hayden as tellers the following is the result of the balloting a majority of all the votes cast being necessary to elect First ballot second ballot third ballot Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Fourth ballot fifth ballot sixth ballot seventh ballot eighth ballot ninth ballot tenth ballot eleventh ballot twelfth ballot Jms ONeill having received a majority of the votes cast was declared elected Market master Rice reported having received and paid into the treasurer during the past month 15.75 received for weighing on central market scales 28.25 for rent of huckster stands total 44.00 Also that he furnished meals for prisoners amounting to 17.00 report ordered filed and warrants drawn for board of prisoners Treasurer Traut reported having paid for interest on warrants refunded tax feed for horses of fire department postage and etc the sum of 964.52 report ordered filed and warrants ordered drawn to refund the same Recorder Agnes reported having issued licenses amounting to 4071.25 during the past month ordered received and filed Police justice hoffman reported having collected and paid to the treasurer 4.00 for fines ordered received and filed the following reports of city weighers were ordered received and filed David Crolty 378 draughts per cent 8.50 Frank Fosselman 105 draughts per cent 2.35 Chas Pitschner 40 draughts per cent .90 cents Owen Reynolds wood measurer reported havign measured 713 cords wood during June ordered received and filed City assessor Pfiffner presented the assessment roll of 1886 to the council for their approval together with a bill of 1100 still due him for completing the same Ald Hollnagel moved the assessor be allowed 600.00 on account of completing the assessment roll and the remainder 500.00 be retained until the book is accepted by the council carried Ald Hayden moved the assessment roll be placed in the hands of the Adjourned Regular Session July 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler recorder he to return the same to the committee on equalization where called for carried Dr Greene health physician read a report calling the attention of the council to the condition of the nuisance said to exist at the union slaughter house and asked that the same be thoroughly examined also to the filthy condition of the sewer on 22nd street and asked that some means be taken to abate the same the report was received Ald Hollnagel moved when the council adjourns it does so to meet again Wednesday evening July 7th 1886 at 7:30 oclock carried Ald Hayden moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew City Recorder Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Hollnagel chairman of the special committee appointed to report on the petition of Jms Pickley et al complaining against the obstruction of a highway connec ting with west eagle point ave by J G Meukels submitted a report to the effect that the city had no right to order the obstructions removed and called upon the city atorney for an explanation City attorney McCarthy stated that the city engineer had examined the records and failed to find any regular platted street laid out over the grounds obstructed and the people who are grieved by having the thoroughfare obstructed so as to prevent them from using the same just seek legal relief through a magistrate or circuit court to have the obstruction of the road proved a nuisance and have the same abated of the marshal was instructed by the city to pull down the fences a suit for damages might be instituted against the city as no legal records exist showing that this road is a public highway Ald Hollnagel moved the report be referred back to the committee and further time granted them to report carried The city attorney reported on the communication of M Tschirgi engineer claiming damages from Mr Byron for a level broken by his team as follows To the city council at your last regular meeting you referred to me the within petition of M Tschirgi asking that he be reimbursed for money paid by him for repairing of engineers surveying level I would report that it seems to me that at the time of the injury to the level mr Tschirgi was in the employ of a private company and acting for the company and not for the city the subject of said petition is a private matter between Mr Tschirgi and teh one who carried the injury The city therefore has no jurisdiction and nothing whatever to do in the premises J J McCarthy City Attorney On motion the report was adopted The same also reported on the petition of J P Earley as follows To the city council At your last regular meeting you referred to me the within petition of J P Earley asking for cancellation of tax I would report that Mr Earley is not legally liable for the payment of the tax in question I therefore recommend that the prayer of the petitioner be allowed and the tax cancelled J J McCarthy City Attorney Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler on motion the report was adopted The city attorney also submitted the following to the city council Water Street is a street 60 feet wide In july 1881 the east 32 feet of said street was graded and macadamized the west 28 feet of said street was not improved On October 3rd 1881 the council by resolution levied a special tax for said improvement on all property abutting on the said east side of said street two of said abutters Richard Bonson and Wm G Stewart paid their assessments amounting to 165.02 under protest in 1882 In Dec 1883 said Bonson and Stewart commenced suit against the city to recover the amount so paid with interest claiming among other things that the city had no right to tax them for the improvement of only a part of a street and that the special assessment was void because made without notice to them the case is still pending and is set for trial at tthe next term of court It has been decided by the supreme court in the case of Jacob Auer vs Dubuque and other cases that a special assessment without notice to the property owners is null and void In this case in order to be free from teh objection of notice I recommend that the resolution levying said special tax adopted october 3rd 1881 be rescinded I further recommend that heirs and executors of Richard Bonson Estate to wit Harriet Bonson Jms R Waller Charles Christman and R W Stewart the notice required by ordinance that at the regular session of the council to be held on Monday the 2nd of August 1886 the question of levying a special tax of 165.02 on lots No 2 3 4 5 6 and 9 of subdivision of block six Dubuque Harbor Cos Addition to city of Dubuque for the improvement of Water Street will be considered and that they appear at said session and show cause why said tax should not be levied Respectfully J J McCarthy City Attorney On motion the report was adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which on his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the resolution of this council adopted Oct 3rd 1881 levying a special tax for the improvement of Water Street which tax amounted to 165.02 upon lots no 2 3 4 5 6 and 9 of subdivision of block six Dubuque Harbor Cos addition to the city of Dubuque Iowa be and the same is hereby rescinded cancelled and annulled Ald Ryder chairman of the finance committee reported on the petition of Julia A Clarke in favor of cancelling the tax of 1858 on city lot 458 adopted the same also reported in favor of granting the petition of Geo W Burton to allow him to act as auctioneer without a license until March 31 1887 adopted by the following vote Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hollnagel parker and Ryder 6 Nayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Hayden and Trexler 4 Ald Ryder chairman of the special committee consisting of the first ward aldermen and city engineer submitted a report on petition of Mrs Andrew Murphy claiming damages caused her property by the widening of Grand View ave which on motion of Ald Crawford was referred back to the committee for a more thorough examination Ald Ryder of teh executive committee of the board of health reported on the petition of the employees of Glovers overall factory that the necesasry fire escapes and exits as prayed for had been erected ordered received and filed Ald J M Byrne chairman of the committee on claims reported in favor of paying the bill of the central union telephone co 64.30 for fire alarm and telephone service during the month of may also the bill of Jms mcCoy 11.75 for lumber and labor on dodge street report adopted Ald Crawford of the ordinance committee presented and read for the first time an ordinance regulating the rate of interest on general and special city taxes after the same have become delinquent and to amend section 49 of Chapter XXXII of the revised ordinances Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance read for the second time and placed upon its final passage The ayes and nays being called on the adoption of Ald Crawfords motion the vote resulted as follows Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Ryder 7 Nays Ald Doerfler Downer and Trexler 3 A three fourths vote being necessary to suspend the rules and the same not being attained the motion was lost reports of committee Ald Crawford from the committee on streets submitted the following report on the improvement of Bluff Street Extension Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of Jms Dowling and many other residents of Wests Hill and vicinity asking the council to approprite 900.00 to be expended in work on the bluff st extension respectfully report that the street referred to is in a poor condition for travel and as that portion of the city has become largely populated and the residents of teh neighborhood are unanimous in asking the further improvement of the street so as to make it at last fairly passable we think their wishes are entitled to some consideration and we therefore recommend that the amount named Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler in the petiton be appropriated to be expended under the direction of the street commissiner in the best manner possible respectfully submitted P W Crawford Thos Byrne Committee Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the report Ald Downer moved as an amendment to Ald Crawfords motion that the report be referred to the committee of the whole and they to examine the street The ayes and nayes being called on teh adoption of Ald Downers amendment the vote resulted as follows Ayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler 5 Nays Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Parker and Ryder 5 The vote resulting in a tie the amendment was carried by the mayor voting aye Ald Crawford from same committee submitted the following your committee on streets to which was referred the remonstrance of G Baumgartner and others against the extension of West Lake Street from Jackson Street to Couler Ave respectfully report that West Lake Street or Twentieth Street as it would be more appropriate to call it is the principal and must direct avenue leading from teh main portion of the city to Eagle Point receiving as it does the travel from High Street East lake Street and very largely that of Division Street its extension to Couler Ave would give the people of the northeastern part of the city a direct connection with Couler Avenue at present the principal central thoroughfare of the city in the opinion of your committee the extension of the street as proposed would be very advantageous to the residents on High Lake and Division Streets and greatly conduce to the building up of that part of the city already growing rapidly for the above reasons we cannot agree with teh views of the remonstrants and would recommend that the proceeding for the opening of the extension be continued and carried into effect unless the cost for the right of way shall exceed a fair valuation We think however that a portion of the expense should be borne by parties interested respectfully submitted P W Crawford Louis Doerfler committee Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the report carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 Nays Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Downer and Ryder 4 Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of a large number of citizens of the fifth ward praying the council to take steps to extend division street to couler avenue respectfully reports that in the opinion of your committee the proposed extension would be a very desireable improvement and of great value to that part of the city the main and only objection is the large probably expense which however may not prove so great as might Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler be anticipated we recommend that the city engineer be instructed to make a survey and plat of the proposed extension in accordance with teh provisions of Sec 2 of Chapter 25 of the revised ordinances and that the aldermen of the fifth ward be appointed commissioners to act with teh engineer in locating line of the proposed extension respectfully submitted P W Craford Louis Doerfler Committee On motion of ald Crawford the report was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report on the proposed reduction in width of Kniest Street Your committee on streets to which was referred the various petitions and remonstrances for and against the narrowing of Kniest Street from 64 to 50 feet with together the award of the jury summoned to asses the damages resulting to those of the abutters who were opposed to the proposed change would report that the total amount of damages awarded by the jury is 1167.00 As the parties desiring the changes and who would be benefited by it are unwilling to pay these damages and the public at large are in no way interested in having the street narrowed we recommend that all proceedings for the change of that portion of the street between Eagle Point Avenue and high Street be stopped and that part of the street remain at its present width at 64 feet Also that the marshal be instructed after having first given written notice to all persons having obstructions on teh street except Henry muller to remove teh same within 30 days to proceed at once to remove all such obstructions remaining after the expiration of the 30 days except the building of said Henry Muller that the marshal be directed to notify said Muller that he must remove all obstructions on the street maintained by him within one year from July 10th 1886 or that the same will be removed by the city All the abutting property holders on that part of Kniest Street between High and lake Streets have signed a petition asking the council to vacate four 4 feet on the south west side of that portion of the street but as the committee has not fully considered that question we would ask further time in which to report same P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Thos Byrne Committee On motion of Ald Crawford the report was adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee reported on the petition of R Fengler and J C Johnson asking that a bridge be constructed at the function of High and Sixth Streets in Hams Addition that the same has already been constructed by the street commissioner as desired by the petitioners report adopted Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the same committee submitted the following report which on motion was adopted To the honorable mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets would report having examined and accepted the work done by F W Kringle on Julien Avenue the curbing and guttering being in accordance with the plans and specifications P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Thos Byrne Committee The same committee also submitted the following report which on motion was adopted to the honorable mayor and city council Gentlemen your committee on streets would report having examined and accepted the curbing guttering and macadamizing done by Wm H Rebman on 15th street from Washington Street to alley east of elm Street also 18th street between Jackson and White streets P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Thos Byrne Committee On motion the rules were suspended and Mr Flynn one of the property owners abutting on 15th street granted permission to address the council He complained against poor material used and the improper manner in which the macadam was covered Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing 18th street from White to Jackson Streets by Chas Steuck sublet to 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 name Owner Description of Lot amount of tax August Koester S 1/5 490 city Peter Weist N 1/5 491 city Jms Schueler N 1/5 486 City Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Anton Manahl S 1/5 487 City Ald Crawford moved action on this resolution be laid over until the regular session in August and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear at that time and show cause if any they have why such assessment should not be levied carried Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution which on his motion was also laid over until the regular session in August and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing and guttering Julien Avenue from west line of Lorimier addition to west line of out lot 688 city by T W Kringle contractor in front of an 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 situated and owned and for several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Name of Owner Description of lot amount of tax mrs E J lambert Lot 12 out lot 703 Christ Schloth Lot 11 out lot 688 Wm Buckler W 47 lot 10 out lot 688 dora Purecker E 18' ft lot 10 out lot 688 A Lorenz W 27 ft lot 9 out lot 688 E H Shepley 33 ft lot 9 out lot 688 Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Dan Brennan Lot 8 Out Lot 688 B Lorenz Lot 7 Out lot 688 Jms Eissengger Lot 6 Out lot 688 Mrs Mary Mueller lot 5 out lot 688 Jms Lally st Lot 4 Out lot 688 Mrs Ludescher lot 3 out lot 688 Joseph Jarggi Lot 1 out lot 688 Jms Fuchs Lot 2 out lot 688 Dubuque Omnibus Barn Co Lot 8 Lorimiers Add Lot 7 Lorimiers Add Lot 6 Lorimiers Add Ald Crawford of the same committee has offered the following resolution which on his motion was laid over until the regular session in August and the recorder instructed to notify abutting property owners to appear Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for teh curbing guttering and macadamizing fifteenth street from washington street to alley east of Elm Street 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 and situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Owners Name Description of Lot Amt of Tax Chas Bruhn 117 East Dubuque Addn Mary Driscoll 146 East Dubuque Add Joseph Rhubesky Lot 1 of 147 East Dubuque Add Jms T Farley Lot 2 of 147 East Dubuque Add Iowa Coffin Co Lot 186 East Dubuque Add Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution which had laid over since the may 1886 session Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying plank sidewalk on Francis Street by Jms McCoy contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on teh 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 Owners Name Description of Lot Amt of Tax Francis P Wood 23 Tivoli Add No objection being raised by the owners of abutting property on motion the preceeding special assessment was levied unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution which was laid over since the May 1886 session Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing 18th street from Clay to white Street by Chas 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 Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Owners Name Description of Lot Amt of Tax N Palen S 1/5 436 City J Schrupp N 1/5 435 City No objections being raised by the owners of abutting property the preceeding special assessment was on motion levied unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee also offered the following resolution which was laid over at the May 1886 session Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on James Street by Jms McCoy 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 here inafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Owners Name Description of Lot Amt of Tax Jacob Rich Lot 2 Min Lot 172 D Scott Lot 4 Min Lot 172 No objections being raised by the owners of abutting property the preceding special assessment was on motion levied unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee offered and read a resolution presented and laid over at the session of June 7th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against the abutting property to pay for the improvement of 18th street from Jackson to Washington Street by Chas Steuck Contractor No objections being raised by owners of abutting property he moved the resolution levying said assessment be adopted carried Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the south side of Julien Avenue in front of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of out lot 653 be guttered and curbed 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 teh city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the guttering and curbing to be done at the expense of the owners of abutting property Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler downer Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler 8 Nayes ald Thos Byrne and Ryder 2 Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk twelve feet wide be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Iowa Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street where not already laid adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Crawford moved the pontoon ordinance be taken up for action carried Ald Doerfler moved that before action is taken on the pontoon ordinance Ald Downer be granted permission to offer a resolution carried Resolved by the common council of the city of Dubuque that the mayor be and is hereby authorized and requested to issue his proclamation ordering an election at which shall be submitted to the legal voters of said city for their approval or rejection the question of appropriating from the city treasury the wum of 25,000.00 in aid of the construction of a wagon bridge across the Mississippi river and be it further resolved that further action on the ordinance now before the council relating to this proposition be postponed until after the result of such election shall be made known said election to be held at an early date as possible adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler 6 Nayes Ald thos Byrne J M Byrne Parker and Ryder 4 Ald Crawford moved the mayor call the special election in the shortest possible time allowed by law and submit the question for consideration to the legal voters Shall the city council donate $25,000.00 to aid the building of the pontoon bridge as proposed by the ordinance now before the council? motion carried Ald thos Byrne of the police and gas committee submitted the following recommendation your committee on gas would recommend that all gasoline lamsp be replaced with the Chicago Street gas lamps with the name and number of street on each lamp providing that Jms Pickley enter into a contract with the city of Dubuque for five years to light and keep those lamps at the same rate that he gets at present those lamps to belong to the city of Dubuque at the expiration of five years the said Pickley to purchase those lamps at his own expense Tom Byrne J Trexler C B Hayden committee Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved the recommendation be referred to the committee of the whole carried Ald Trexler chairman of the committee on markets reported on the bill of Larry Daley in favor of allowing him 22.80 for cleaning around central market during the months of april and May report adopted Ald Downer chairman of the committee on public grounds and buildings reported on the proposition of the dubuque building and loan association to sell lots in Sanfords Subdivision or buy the citys ground adjoining recommending that the offer to sell to the city lots 5 and 6 of subdivision 63 of Sanfords subdivision for the sum of 125.00 be accepted report adopted Ald Hollnagel of the fire committee reported on the petition of J Zangmeiester et al asking that five cisterns be built on Julien Avenue recommending that two cisterns be built on Julien Avenue holding one thousand barrels each one to be built on the southeast corner of Julien Avenue and Alpine street the other to be built on the south side of Julien Avenue in the vicinity of lot 5 in Kellys subdivision report adopted Ald Crawford moved the city engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the cisterns and advertise for bids for the performance of the work carried a discussion arising as to the proper place to locate the cistern on alpine street Ald Hollnagel moved the two aldermen from the fourth and the city engineer be added to the fire committee and they be instructed to locate the cistern motion carried The same committee reported on the petition of C W Robinson et al recommending that the prayer of petitioners be granted that water pipes be extended from the corner of Jones and Main streets south to railroad avenue from there west to the bridge on said street and they further recommend that Moore's Lumber co be allowed to extend the water pipes further south toward their mill as they desire at their own expense adoption of report lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Hollnagel and Trexler 3 Nayes ald thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Ryder 7 The same committee reported on the bill of the Dubuque Rubberand Belting Co 450.00 for 500 feet of fire hose in favor of paying the bill adopted The same committee reported on the petition of J K Farley et al asking that said Farley be granted permission to build a frame residence on east 40 feet of lot 3 of out lot 674 in favor of granting the prayer of petitioners report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of J S Randall et al for the extension of the water mains along Locust street and southern avenue that the petition be received and filed Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford offered as an amendment to the report of the committee that the prayer of petitioners be granted amendment carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden parker and Ryder 8 Nays Ald Hollnagel and Trexler 2 The same committee reported in favor of paying the following bills To Whom for What purpose amount Key City Hook and Ladder Co Time of Minute Men in June A Y McDonald Fire Dept Supplies Dubuque Rubber & Belting Co fire department equipment On motion report adopted Ald Hollnagel chairman of the printing committee reported on the petition of L C Sutton Company that the city purchase ten copies of teh new city directory at 3.00 per copy adopted Ald Crawford moved the recorder be instructed to draw a warrant for 30.00 to pay for the directories upon their delivery carried Ald Doerfler of the delinquent tax committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Frederki Menggenburg for year 1884 to cancel tax on west 18 ft lot 9 in Kelly's subdivision adopted The same committee reported on the petition of the National Iron and Brass works as follows to have assessments on real estate reduced to 2500.00 Personalty cancelled for year 1885 tax to be accepted without interest adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Gottlieb Wunderlich as follows In favor of refunding one years tax amounting to 4.30 adopted the same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of maria Reif for cancellation of tax for year 1885 on lots 29 and 32 Fenglers add adopted The same committee reported in favor of reducing the assessment of Barney Struteman on lot 4 Hambergs add to 950.00 for year 1885 adopted The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of year 1885 on lots 34 and 35 mcCraneys Eagle Point Owned by mrs Justina Volker Adopted the same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of W W Carr asking for refunding of tax on over assessment for years 18821882 1883 1884 1885 adopted Ald Doerfler of the committee on claims reported in favor of paying the bills of Arnold Tschirgi 53.77 and Ed Blakd 28.90 for services rendered in the engineers office during the month of June report adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Where as it is currently reported taht much insubordination prevails in teh fire department and that certain persons serving as firemen are not only in the habit of disobeying the order of their captain but of insulting and cursing him when given orders that don't please them and that one fireman especially persistently disregards all discipline and sets his captain at defiance boasting that he has a relative on the fire committee who will sustain him at all times and whereas at a recent meeting of the council an alderman stated that in passing the Fourth street Engine house he had heard one of teh firemen in the loudest tones making use of the most blasphemous abusive and obscene language towards his captain and attracting teh attention of and disturbing the neighborhood thereby bringing discredit and disgrace on the whole department and the city authorities generally and whereas such a condition of affairs is subversive of all discipline and detrimental to the efficiency of the department and should be remedied at once therefore be it resolved that a special committee of this council be appointed consisting of Aldermen Downer thos Byrne Hayden parker and Doerfler to fully investigate the condition of the fire department generally and the truth of the statements referred to and if they find them substantiated to report the names of the persons guilty of the offenses named for immediate dismissal Also that said committee be instructed to make any recommendation they may deem advisable for the good of the department Resolved further that the chief engineer of the fire department be instructed to furnish the city council at its next session with a list of all persons acting as paid firemen who have not been appointed or approved by the council On motion of ald Crawford the resolution was adopted Ald Downer offered the following resolution which on his motion was adopted Resolved that hereafter no bills be allowed on account of supplies repairs or work furnished the different city departments unless certified to by the officer ordering the same and audited by the proper committee Ald Downer also offered the following resolution which on his motion was adopted Resolved that the committee on public grounds and buildings be authorized to dispose of teh old fences around Jackson and Washington Park on the best terms possible and have the same removed and grounds put in proper order as soon as practicable Ald Hollnagel submitted the following report Whereas a resolution was offered to the city council a year ago to purchase a patrol wagon for the city of Dubuque and a committee appointed by the mayor to report to the council in due time that the purchase of a patrol wagon be postponed until the month of May 1886 and whereas there has nothing been done regarding said resolution therefore be it resolved that the mayor apoint a special committee for teh purpose of buying a patrol wagon for the use of the city and be it further resolved that said committee be instructed to buy two horses to draw the patrol wagon when needed also could these horses be used for hook and ladder truck Ald Crawford moved the report be referred to teh committee of the whole carried Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Hayden offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that on and after this date no member of the uniformed fire department be allowed to appear in public whether on or off duty without wearing the full uniform as adopted by the city council unless granted permission by the chief to do otherwise and the chief is hereby instructed to see that the rule is rigidly enforced Ald Hollnagel offered as an amendment to Ald Hayden's motion that the resolution be referred to the committee on fire Amendment lost by the following vote Ayes ald Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 3 Nays Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker 7 Ald Hayden's motion to adopt the resolution carried Ald Thos Byrne offered teh following resolution which on his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to change the crossing on locust and jones streets I would suggest a 12 inch drain pipe Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to suspend the enforcement of the ordinance adopted June 7 1886 providing for restraining certain animals from running at large as far as apt to impound or otherwise interfere with milch cows running at large on the Bluff portion of the city in the day time between the hours of 6 oclock in the morning and 7 oclock in the evening until further instructions from this council Lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford and Ryder 3 Nays Ald J M Byrne Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Ryder offered teh following resolution which on his motion was adopted Resolved that the street commissiner be instructed to put in proper crossing on south side of Jones Street at Harrison West Main and Warren Streets The same also offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within 10 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the south side of Jones Street between Iowa and Warren streets adopted by the following vote Ayes Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nays Ald Crawford 1 Ald Downer offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the street commissioner be ordered to put in stone crossings across Iowa Street at the intersection f 16th also at the corner of Clay and Sixteenth Streets Adjourned Regular Session July 7th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Hollnagel moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew recorder Special session July 10th 1886 The minutes of this meeting through mistake were omitted in regular order and are entered on Page 38 of this book Special session July 13th 1886 Council met at 8:15 oclock pm Mayor pro tem Ryder in the chair No quorum being present the council adjourned until tomorrow evening at 7:30 pm attest James Agnew City Recorder Adjourned special session July 14th 1886 Council met at 8:15 oclock p.m. Mayor Pro tem Ryder in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Thos Byrne moved the council adjourn subject to the call of the mayor carried Adjourned Attest James Agnew City Recorder Special Session July 19th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald doerfler Downer Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The mayor stated the meeting was called to take action in regard to the driving of piles by the CB&N Railroad company along the ice harbor levee on ground belonging to the city He stated he notified the foreman in charge of the pile driver to cease driving piling until further privileges was granted to the railroad comnpany by the city As no representation of the railroad company was present the council might proceed to transact any important business it thinks proper Ald Hollnagel moved the rules be suspended and Dr Whitwell veterinary surgeon of the fire department be granted permission to address the council in regard to the condition of one of the horses of the Sol Turck Engine Company carried Dr Whitwell stated the horse was afflicted with a tumor which should be removed and if the same was removed the horse would probably be the best one in the department As more or less danger arise from all surgical operations I would ask that the council donate me 10.00 to pay help necessary in removing the tumor the chances of recovery are nine to one if the operation is carefully performed Ald Doerfler moved the question of having the surgical operation performed be referred to the committee on fire with power carried Ald Hollnagel chairman of the fire committee submitted to the council a statement of new supplies necessary for the proper equipment of the fire department as follows seventy set of new couplings one new suction for the steamer Sol Turck two automatic relief valves and five hundred feet of new hose Ald Trexler moved the fire committee be instructed to purchase a new suction for the steamer Sol Turck immediately and to report the cost of the other necessary equipments to the council at the next session carried Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Resolved by teh city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to fill Elm Street between Fourteenth and Sixteenth with good bluff filling and place the same in a good passable condition Ald Hollnagel moved the resolution be referred to the street comittee with power carried Special Session July 19th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald doerfler Downer Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Trexler offered the following resolution which his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to repair the bridge at the foot of eighteenth street and place the same in a good passable condition Petition of Jas S Martin and Gabriel Wier asking that the city engineer beinstructed to give a grade to the contractor Chas Steuck for guttering madacam and curbing Fourteenth Street between Clay and white Streets Ald doerfler moved the prayer of petitioners be granted carried Geo W Andrew presented a remonstrance against the extension of Grove Street as platted to pass over eleventh street claiming said extension would shut off all modes of ingress or egress to or from his premises Accompanying the remonstrance was a plat showing the extension of Grove Street as proposed also the manner in which he wished to have ti extended so as to not damage his property and asked the council to change its plans of extension to correspond with his Ald Doerfler moved the rules be suspended and permission granted to mr Andrew to address the council in regard to the extension of Grove Street carried Mr Andrew stated to the council that the changes proposed by the city would raise the grade of Grove Street in a manner that would damage his property by cutting it off from Eleventh Street and if the city would adopt his plans of the extension of Grove Street it would fully answer the purpose and be of no damage to any person Ald Doerfler moved the remonstrance and plat be referred to the street committee and city engineer and city attorney with power carried On motion of ald Downer the council adjourned adjourned Attest James Agnew City Recorder Special Session July 24th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The mayor stated the meeting was called to take action on a communication from the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad in regard to their driving of piling on which to erect a temporary transfer track on the north side of the ice harbor and that he had caused the driving of the piling to be discontinued until the council acted upon the matter Ald Hollnagel moved the communication be read carried Communication of the chicago Burlington and Northern railroad company asking permission to extend a single track from its property on teh south side of third Street extension and to put in necessary piling therefore from a point in lot 9 of block L of Booth and Stouts addition southestly into the Mississippi river at the eastern boundary of the ice harbor and opposite the south east corner of said Block L for the purpose of enabling said company to run its cars trains and engines and transport its property to and from teh boats to be employed by it in transferring the same across the river at Dubuque Ald Doerfler moved the rules be suspended and permission granted to Mr D J Linehan to address the council and explain the communication carried Mr Linehan stated the CB&N railway company have almost completed their line from Oregon Ill to St Paul Minn and wish to enter and transact business in Dubuque and in order to facilitate their entrance they ask teh right to construct a track over which to transport their cars etc to their grounds and as yet having made no arrangements with the bridge company to run their cars over the bridge into this city they must transfer their cars by means of boats and until such time as they construct a bridge themselves or obtain permission to use the present bridge they wish to construct teh temporary track petitioned for and that the CB&N Railway company be granted the right to construct and operate this track until an other or more efficient way is offered them to enter this city not until any such time as this or a preceding council might determine as the next council may widely differ from the present one in its attitude toward the company and may cause the removal of this track at the time when the railroad company would need this track most Ald J M Byrne moved the prayer of petitioner be granted Ald Doerfler moved that before action is taken on the motion of J M Byrne the rules be suspended and mr Purdy civil engineer of Special Session July 24th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the CB&N R R co be heard on the subject carried mr Purdy stated that nearly all that could be said upon the subject had been heard and that he had explained the conditions of the communication to the different aldermen of the council before and all that is required is a gradual descent of the piling from the top of the levee to underneath the water in the ice harbor The ays and nayes being called on the motion of Ald J M Byrne the prayer of the petitioners be granted it was adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Doerfler Hollnagel and Trexler 5 Nays Ald Downer and Parker 2 On motion of ald J M Byrne the council adjourned Attest James Agnew City Recorder Special Session July 10th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hollnagel Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler The mayor stated the meeting was called at the request of a number of citizens in order that the action adopting a resolution at a previous session of the council might be reconsidered and to hear a petition the citizens had drawn and would be presented for consideration asking that at this late hour the question of submitting to a vote of the people the question of the council voting 25,000 to aid the construction of the pontoon bridge be withdrawn and left with the council alone Ald Hayden moved that teh action of the council at the last meeting on the resolution of ald Downer submitting to the vote of the people the question shall the council donate 25,000 to aid the construction of the pontoon bridge be reconsidered carried by the following vote ayes ald Thos byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Parker and Ryder 6 Nays ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Ald Hayden moved that the resolution of ald downer offered at the last session providing for the submitting to the vote of the people the question of teh council voting 25,000 to aid the construction of the pontoon bridge be received and filed carried by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Parker and Ryder 6 Nays Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and an ordinance authorizing and to provide for aiding the construction of a wagon and foot bridge over the Mississippi River between the city of Dubuque in the state of Iowa and the town of East Dubuque in the state of Illinois read for its second time and placed on its final passage The ayes and nayes being called upon Ald Crawfords motion to suspend teh rules etc the vote resulted as follows Ayes Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden Prker and Ryder 6 Nayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 A three fourts vote being necessary to suspend the rules and the same not being attained the motion was lost Ald Parker offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted 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 the proposed extension of Roberts Ave and file said plat in his office to notify the property owners according to section 2 of Chapter XXV of revised ordinances Special Session July 10th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hollnagel Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler The mayor called the attention of the council to the bill of the Shiffler Bridge Co for constructing the superstructure of the 7th street bridge and stated said bill was referred at the last regular session the bridge having been accepted the contractors wished their money Ald Crawford moved the action of the council at its last session in referring the bill of the shiffler bridge co to the street committee be reconsidered carried Ald Crawford moved the bill 1346.00 for constructing the superstructure of 7th street bridge by the Shiffler bridge co as per contract be paid carried On motion of ald Trexler the bids for the improvement of the following alleys were opened and referred to the city engineer The alley between white and jackson streets from 17th to 18th streets and the alley between Nevada and Alpine streets south of Julien Ave Ald Trexler moved the bids be referred to the street committee with power to award the contracts to the lowest and best bidder lost the mayor stated he had notified the marshal to tell Mr Wm Hall his services were no longer required on the police force which statement on motion of ald Crawford was sustained by the council Ald Crawford moved the petition of Mrs Kate Hargus in relation to taxes reported on at a previous session be referred back to the committee on delinquent taxes carried Ald Crawford of the street committee reported the following bids for the improvement of the alley from 17th to 18th street between Jackson and Washington streets Michael & Haney McCartin 259.20 wm H Rebman 213.60 James Lee 209.04 Henry Weis 199.60 Henry Weis being the lowest bidder on motion of Ald Crawford he was awarded the contract Ald Crawford of teh same committee reported the following bids for the improvement of the alley between Nevada and Alpine streets south from Julien Avenue Wm H Rebman 708.25 P Tibey 698.60 James Ronen 600.88 Jas Ronan being the lowest bidder on motion of Ald Crawford he was awarded the contract On motion of ald ryder the council adjourned Attest James Agnew City recorder Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved Ald Downer moved that the resolution providing that no bills be paid unless signed by the party ordering the same and audite by the proper committee be suspended today and the recorder instructed to insert a notice in the official paper embodying the resolution notifying the public of the same carried the following bills were allowed To Whom For What Purpose Amt Key City Gas Co Tar for paving James McGovern Macadam M Finnegan do Vogel and Ferguson Tile pipe Pete Klauer tools for street work Vogel and Ferguson Plumbing in city hall D d O'Connell Supplies for city hall C Taylor cleaning vault James Crawford work on city hall tower Jms Pickley gasoline lamps Key City Gas Co gas Albert Leicht grading road Jms Spear Stone crossing and paving J Hartig Supplies road dept J J Grigg Water trough on 8th st Fred Roehl pick handles Mrs Koenig cleaning city hall Chas Graff Hauling drunken man Graff and Glanzman impounding dogs Ben W Jones repairs to calaboose J Trexler feed for pound martin Klein Labor at market house Central Union Telephone Co Telephone and fire alarm service Dubraks repairing chairs The Herald for tax books etc dodo legal briefs dubuque Water Co Water for City water for city hall 6 months Larry Daley Hauling drunkard A Waller dodo Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler To whom for what purpose amt Ed Lagen hauling Larry Daley James Noonan Martin Bros Kingling wood city hall Geo W Wunderlich disinfectant Geo Hinkson Hauling hose for parks Lary Daley Dubuque Telegraph Printing Bills Printing official Ed Blake Assistant Engineers Office Wm Rebman improving 18th street 15th street Morrison Bros pump at pound Anton Schmidt Mason work Chas Steuck improving 16th street Jas Lee 14th street sewer F W Kringle improving Julien Ave Fred Schreiner Laying sidewalks Jms Brommitz macadam arnold Tschirgi assisting city engineer Key City H&L co time of minute men Jms Ganahl Shoeing horses Iowa Iron Works Co repairs to fire apparatus MV Fry Fire dept supplies Dubuque Rubber co Dubuque Cabinet Makers Assoc Cain and Allen P H Halpin J a Pier feed for fire department Diamond Jo Boat Store supplies for fire department Iowa Iron Works Co repairs to apparatus Farley & Loetscher mfg co shavings Schroeder and Kleine stable brooms Baumgartner and Kleigh repairing harness etc Frank Strinsky repairing apparatus Geo W Wunderlich supplies for fire department r Jackson and Son Veterinary service Hodel and Zehetner supplies for fire department Key city Gas Co coke for fire department Wm Watters feed for fire department Jms Connolly sub for fireman Frank Essman C Mcelrath horses for fire department The herald job printing Thos E Frith killing dogs Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Thos E Frith hauling garbage Thos Carney special police Martin Landrigan C H Whitwell removing tumor from horse examining sick horse thos Burns clerk in recorders office Trexler Bros livery Larry Daley hauling dirt the following bills were on motion referred to the street committee to whom for what purpose amt James Lee constructing 14th street sewer Henry Hoffman 114 1/2 yds grading Jms Harney sharpening load tools the bill of the JJ Linehan engine co minutemen 27.00 was on motion referred to the fire committee the bill of vogel and ferguson 3.85 for plumbing and teh bill of the Knapp Stout and Co company 2.84 were referred to committee on claims on motion council adjourned until 2 pm Council met at 2:30 pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler the bill of platz and co 10.50 lime for disenfecting sewers was on motion referred to the board of health Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and Mr Wm G Stewart be heard in regard to his protest against the levying of a special assessment against his property for the improvement of the east side of Water Street abutting the same carried Mr Stewart explained the council ordering the improvement of the east side of Water Street in 1881 and of the levying of a special tax against the abutting property for the improvement of teh same that he paid his special assessment under protest as only a part of the street was improved and the other side unimprosed and used and occupied by Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler private parties who placed thereon wood yards and wooden sheds completely blockading a part of Water street and placing the property of the east side in a dangerous position in case of fire also that in case of any of his property being damaged by fire from frame structures erected on the street he would hold the city for damages Ald Crawford moved the matter of the obstruction of water and canal streets be referred to the committee on streets carried Petiton of C W Robinson praying that the action of the council at a former session ordering the water mains laid down south locust street instead of main street and across railroad avenue be reconsidered Ald Doerfler moved the rules be suspended and the petitioner Mr Robinson be granted permission to address the council carried Mr Robinson stated the committee visited and examined the ground in which the water mains were asked to be placed and explained if the water mains were laid down mainstreet to and over over railroad avenue the same protection would be afforded to property owners on south locust street as if the pipes were laid down said street abutting their property and allow him to tap the mains on railroad avenue and lay a main through his lumber yards at an expense to him of from 1500 to 2000 and give him the same fire protection as is furnished to other lumber manufactureres Ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the committee of the whole Ald Hollnagel amended Ald Crawfords motion by moving that the report of the fire committee resented at a previous session on the petition of CWRobinson et al that the water mains be extended from Jones Street down south main street and over railroad avenue be adopted lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler 5 Nays Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer and Ryder 5 The vote resulting in a tie the amendment was lost by the mayor voting no the ayes and nays were called on Ald Crawfords motion with teh following result Ayes Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer and Ryder 5 Nays Ald Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler 5 The vote resulting in a tie the motion was adopted on the mayor voting aye Communications of the city engineer accompanied by a plat of lot 771 McDaniels subdivision a part of which mr Hancock agrees to donate to the city for the extension of Grove Street as that the city attorney be instructed to procure a deed for said part of lot Ald Crawford moved the city attorney be instructed to draw up a deed transferring said part of lot 771 McDaniels subdivision to teh city and have Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler Mr Hancock and wife sign the same Also that Mr Hancock sign an agreement to pay 300.00 to the city to help pay the expense of grading and building retaining wall on Grove Street carried Dubuque Water Co protesting against the extension of their water mains on the bluffs as petitioned for by J K Graves et al and asking permission to be heard by the council before any ordinance is adopted granting the prayer of JK Graves et al referred to committee of the whole Anton Heisler praying that a sidewalk be ordered laid on west side of valeria street of width as the council might think proper referred to the street committee Wm P lange et al asking that the Dubuque Water Co be compelled to lay water mains up on the hills claiming that the ordinance under which the Dubuque Water Co are granted the right to lay and maintain their pipes specifies that water shall be furnished where ordered when 7 percent interest on cost of pipe can be guaranteed Referred to com of whole and city attorney OF Hodge et al praying that a street 50 feet wide be opened from Grand View Avenue east street between lots 1 to 14 inclusive of Ohares subdivision of part of mineral lot 161 all petitioners agreeing to donate their share of land for opening said street referred to committee on streets Iowa Coffin co et al praying that gutters or sewers be constructed to drain Fifteenth street from Elm to Pin and on fourteenth and sixteenth streets referred to committee on streets LA Rhomberg et al protesting against the vacation of a part of Kniest Street on one side unless such vacation extends the full length of the street claiming such proposed vacation of a small portion of the street would largely damage their property referred to committee on streets Farley Loetscher manufacturing company et al praying that a fire engine be equipped and stationed in teh vicinity of 9th and Iowa Streets to ensure greater security against fire to the manufacturing district referred to the fire committee H Elers et al praying that teh alley between washington and jackson streets from 22nd to 23rd streets be opened referred to aldermen of the fifth ward A P Berg praying to be allowed to erect a frame woodshop in the rear of No 1007 whtie Street referred to fire committee Sisters of the visitation by F D Hyde architect praying that the sidwalk abutting their property on Alta Vista be graded referred to the street committee Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler The city engineer presented a statement of sidewalks ordered laid by him through contract on Kniest and Seminary Streets also on eagle point avenue that teh same are laid according to the plans and specifications and satisfactory to him ordered received and filed Ald Doerfler moved the reporters be permitted to take petitions and return the same to the recorder before leaving the council room carried Jms Gutenkauf by W J Joerns his attorney asking that the city refund to him 72.75 damages caused to him by council granting him permission to remove a frame building in the fire limits and afterward recinding their action referred to the committee on claims H H smith asking that his assessment on merchandise for the year 1884 and 1885 be placed at 1000 and that he be allowed to pay taxes on same without interest referred to the delinquent tax committee Communication from the city engineer explaining that the filling of the low grounds east of the railroad tracks by Mr H L Stout was obstructing the drainage of Ninth street and in case of floods property owners along said street west of Pine Street would be damaged also that seventh street sewer be connected with Eight Street sewer and taht proper steps be taken to secure proper drainage in the vicinity of fifteenth and elm Street referred to committee on streets The city engineer also presented a communication stating that the following named parties had laid plank sidewalks contrary to ordinance abutting their property viz Gabriel Weiss N 50 ft lot 444 city and R Waller E 90 ft lot 120 city and asked if he would cause said sidewalks to be taken up and relaid accoding to the ordinance governing the laying of the same referred to the ordinance committee The city engineer presented a map showing the boundaries of the water district Ald Parker offered the following resolution referring to said map be it resolved by the city council of teh city of Dubuque that the area enclosed by the red line on the accompanying map be and is hereby declared the water district for the city of Dubuque for the year 1886 On motion of ald Crawford the resolution was adopted Report of officers Chas mcMaster Street commissioner reported having expended on improving streets the sum of 2259.10 during the month of July report ordered filed and warrants ordered drawn to pay same Edward Moon city marshal reported 1085 due the police force for salaries during the past month that 57 arrests had been made and that he paid into the city treasury the sum of 50 cents fees collected and 25.40 collected for impounding animals report ordered filed and warrants ordered drawn to pay salaries Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler Auditor Reilly reported 836.35 due city officers and 1070 due members of the fire department for month of July 1886 Treasurer Traut reported having paid for interest refunded tax and postage during the past month rhw aum od 68.85 ordered filed and warrants drawn to refund same Marketmaster Rice reported having weighed on the central market scales during the past 117 drafts receiving therefore the sum of 17.55 which with 27.50 received for rent of huckster stands he paid into the city treasury also that he furnished meals to prisoners amounting to 7.80 during the past month report ordered received and a warrant drawn to pay for board of prisoners Recorder Agnew reported having issued licenses amounting to 1989.85 during the past month Ordered received and filed Owen Reynolds Wood measurer reported having measured during the past month 927 cords of wood ordered received and filed the reports of the following city weighers for the month of july were ordered received and filed Chas Pitschner West Dubuque 73 drafts David Crotty First Ward 215 drafts Frank Fosselman Fifth Ward 9 drafts The report of T T Duffy justice of the peace for the month of July was ordered received and filed Chief Engineer Reinfried presented a list of members of the fire department appointed to fill vacancies from time to time by the chief engineer and fire committee and not approved by city council ordered received and filed Ald Crawford moved the ordinance committee be instructed to draft an ordinance providing for the reorganization of the fire department under the present system Carried by the following unamimous vote Ayes Ald thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 10 The names of several ex firemen appearing on the auditors payroll Ald Hayden moved that teh action of the council on the fire department payroll be reconsidered motion carried Ald ryder moved the payroll of the fire department be referred to the chief engineer for correction carried Ald Crawford moved an ordinance authorizing and to provide for aiding the construction of a wagon and foot bridge over the mississippi river Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler between the city of Dubuque in the state of Iowa and the town of East Dubuque in the state of Illinois be taken up and read a second time carried the recorder read the ordinance a second time Ald Crawford moved that the ordinance be amended by inserting after the words secretary of war in the sixth line of the second section the following additional clause the draw may be dispensed with provided the superstructure of said bridge across the span below and in line with the span of the present railway bridge of the Dubuque and Dunleith bridge company next west of the central draw pier of said railway bridge shall be constructed of height sufficient to permit the free passage under teh same at all stages of water of steamboats and other water crafts navigating the mississiippi river adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden parker and Ryder 6 Nayes Ald Doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the ordinance as amended carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Burne Crawford Hayden Parker and ryder 6 Nayes Ald doerfler Downer Hollnagel and Trexler 4 Reports of standing committees Ald Ryder chairman of the finance committee reported on the petition of Ellen Conlon for cancellation of special tax for the improvement of West Eight Street recommending the petition be received and filed Ald Downer offered as an amendment to the report of the committee that the petition of Ellen Conlan be referred back to the finance committee to report on the same together with the petition of Dennis Gilliam carried Ald Hollnagel moved the two alderman of the 4th ward be added to the finance committee to report on said petitions carried Ald Hayden chairman of the ordinance committee presented and read for the first time an ordinance granting to the Illinois Central Railroad Company the right to maintain and use the railroad tracks and all connections made thereto now used by said company on Washington and Jackson streets in this city Regular Session August 2nd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Hayden moved that when the council adjourns it does so to meet again on Thursday August 5th 1886 at 7:30 pm carried The city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of work done by P Tibey improving Nevada Street said amount being 1839.00 Ald Crawford moved P Tibey be allowed 1000.00 on account of said work carried Ald Downer moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler the chair stated this was an adjourned session for the transaction of unfinished business also that the city was about to be enjoined from completing the improvement of Grove Street The Chief engineer presented a corrected payroll of the fire department for the month of July which on motion of Ald Doerfler was ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries 1070.00 Petitions J D Johnson et al praying that Scott Street be vacated where it divides lots 1 to 16 inclusive of mineral lot 306 as they wish to use said lots and streets abutting for park purposes referred to street committee and fifth ward aldermen Matthew Meagher asking that he be allowed 2.50 per day while working as a mason for the city referred to the committee on streets Fengler and Schwagler et al praying that High Street from the Eagle Point Ferry Landing to its intersection with Lake Street be improved and put in passable condition referred to the street committee The following acceptance by the dubuque Pontoon Bridge company of the ordinance donating 25,000 to aid the construction of a wagon and foot bridge across teh river was read and ordered received and filed to the honorable mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Gentlemen pursuant to teh terms of section 14 of an ordinance adopted by your honorable body August 2d 1886 entitled An ordinance authorizing and to provide for aiding the constructuion of a wagon and foot bridge over the Mississippi river between the city of Dubuque in the State of Iowa and the town of East dubuque in the state of Illinois I Bernard J ONeill president of the Dubuque Pontoon Bridge Company and fully authorized and empowered by said company to accept the terms and conditions of said ordinance and do hereby notify your honorable body of such acceptance thereof In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of august A D 1886 The Dubuque Pontoon Bridge Company By Bernard J oNeill President Attest John Macdonald Secretary Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The Knapp Stout and Co Company et al asking that a six inch water main be extended east on 8 9 10 and 11th streets to the east side of the CM and St P R R Tracks referred to the committee on fire Communication of Dr Greene health physician calling attention of the council to the filthy state of our sewers also of the contamination of the soil by our innumerable cesspools and privy vaults showing the same to be the source of contagious diseases together with the recommendation that our sewerage system be completed for the benefit of the health of our city referred to the executive committee of the board of health Ald Crawford moved the injunction restraining the city from completing the improvement of Grove Street be read carried The city attorney being called upon stated that no notice had yet been served but he had seen the papers this morning asking that the city and the contractors be enjoined from improving Grove Street also that Mr Andrews be awarded 15.00 damages claiming the city commenced the work without adopting the proper measures Judge Utt continued the case until tomorrow morning and it was impossible for him to speak further as he had no final as to what would be done Ald Downer moved the rules be suspended and mr H B Fouke be heard in behalf of Geo H Andrew carried Mr Fouke stated an is being made to fill up a portion of 11th street which at present was not in use to complete a part of grove street abutting the property of Geo Andrew No one has any objection to the improvement of Grove Street if properly done the city proposes to cause Grove Street to run within six feet of Geo Andrews property if Grove Street is improved as proposed it will cause a change of grade on Eleventh Street and Judge Utt has been asked to levy an injunction restraining the city from completing the work according to the plat of teh city engineer Mr Andrew presents a plat of the proposed improvement also of the improvement proposed by him which will not damage his property shown by the red line on plat said red line throws the embankment twenty feet away from Andrews lot Mr andrews has no objection if a wallis built as shown by red line on the plat but will object if done as shown by black line and thinks he has a right to object if the work is done as is being at present without compensation to him as owner Mr andrew being present stated he had no objection as to the improvement of Grove Street as an accommodation to the public without interfering with his rights Ald Doerfler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that whereas differences have arisen as to the proper place for the Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler location of the retaining wall running west from the main wall running south on Grove Street and whereas it does not appear from the records of the council that a location for said wall has yet been agreed upon therefore be it resolved that if a wall is constructed running west from said main wall on Eleventh street that the location of said wall be placed upon that part of the street indicated by the red lines on the original plat of said improvement as submitted and on file by the city engineer Ald ryder moved that before action is taken upon Ald Doerflers resolution the rules be suspended and Messers andrew and Hancock be heard carried Mr Charles Hancock stated that it was not a personal matter between mr andrew and himself that he has nothing to do with the building of the wall He made a proposition to the city if they would adhere to the black line as shown on the profile he would raise a sum of money to donate toward the improvement of Grove Street Mr Andrew had not conversed with him regarding the building of the wall as shown by the black line Mr andrew is adverse to the plan of improvement as at first proposed He stated this to the mayor who was acting in lieu the chairman of the committee on streets who was absent from the city also that he would waive the right on the black line and adopt a line between Andrews property and the sewer giving mr andrews 31 feet of property at his gate and the wall could be built without any damage to Mr Andrew He would also adhere to his proposition made to the city when the resolution was adopted ordering the improvement if the wall was built inside of Mr Andrews lot and the sewer He has nothing to do with teh building of teh wall but can regulate his proposition the city may construct the wall as it sees fit but it will release him from his proposition four feet making a large difference in the width of a street as narrow as the one in question Mr andrew stated that mr Hancock never consulted with him that he was as much in favor of the improvement of Grove Street as Mr Hancock The wall if built according to red line on plat would leave 30 feet on Grove Street and parties able to turn a vehicle on bluff street would be able to do the same on Grove Street as Mr Hancock proposes the wall to be built it would wall him up and as he has already consented to the change of grade it would not be just to have him walled up in order that Grove Street might be widened If the wall was built according to the red line on the profile it would give a street abutting mr Hancock's lot 38 feet wide an dif 38 feet was not wide enough to turn a vehicle in by driving 40 feet further they could turn into a street 60 feet wide Ald ryder offered as an amendment to Ald Doerflers motion that the matter of the improvement of Grove Street be referred back to the committee on streets carried by the following vote Ayes ald Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Ryan 5 Nays Ald Doerfler Hollnagel and Trexler 3 Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Reports of committees Ald Crawford chairman of the street committee offered the following report which on his motion was passed to the honorable mayor and the city council of Dubuque your committee on streets would respectfully report having examined and accepted teh curbing guttering and macadamizing of 14th street east side from Jackson to Pine street done by James Lee contractor P W Crawford Louis Doerfler The same committee offered the following report which on motion was adopted To the honorable mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets would respectfully report having examined and accepted teh curbing and guttering on Julien Avenue from Bluff Street West to W line Lorimier Add done by James Lee Contractor P W Crawford Louis Doerfler The same committee offered the following report which on motion was acdepted To the honorable mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets would report having examined and accepted teh macadamizing on alley from 17th to 18th streets between White and Jackson by F Wise P W Crawford Louis Doerfler the same committee offered the following report which on motion was adopted To the honorable mayor and city council gentlemen your committee on streets report having examined and accepted the curbing guttering and macadmizing done on 16th street from Clay to Jackson Street by W H Rebman P W Crawford Louis Doerfler The same committee offered the following report which on motion was adopted To the honorable mayor and city council of Dubuque your committee on streets report having examined and accepted the guttering and macadamizing on Nevada Street from Julien Avenue to West Fifth Street by P Tiby Contractor The same committee reported on the petition of O F Hodge et al praying for the opening of a street 50 feet wide from Grand View Avenue to East Street on the line between lots 1 to 14 of Ohares subdivision of part of mineral lot 161 now owned by Wm Reche respectfully reports in favor of opening said street is the parties interested will grant the right of way for the same We recommend that the city engineer be instructed to make a survey and of said proposed street in accordance with the ordinance on that subject report adopted The same committee reported on teh bill of James Lee contractor 817.91 for building 14th street sewer in favor of paying the same adopted Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler the same committee reported on the bill of the Laflin & Rand Powder Co 28.35 for powder furnished the street department in favor of paying the same adopted the same committee reported on the bill of the Knapp Stout and Co company 21.83 for lumber in favor of paying the bill adopted The same committee reported on the bill of CW Robinson 84.67 for lumber in favor of paying the bill report adopted the same committee reported on the bill of Morrison Bros 3.20 for tile pipe in favor of paying the bill report adopted The same committee reported on teh bill of Wm Rebman 459.77 for the improvement of Broadway extension in favor of paying 99.77 the amount of the bill yet due report adopted the same committee offered and read a resolution presented and laid over at the session of July 7th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against the abutting property to pay for the improvement of Fifteenth Street from Washington street to Elm Street by wm H Rebman contractor No objections being raised by abutting property Ald Crawford moved the resolution levying said assessment be adopted carried unanimously The same committee offered the following resolution resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing water street from Jones street to first street by J W Foy 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 amount set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Name of owner description of lot amount Harriet Bensen and W G Stewart lot 2 blk 6 dub har co add Lot 3 blk 6 dub har co add lot 4 lot 5 lot 6 Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Harriet Benson and W G Stewart Lot 9 Blk 6 Dub har Co add no objections being raised by owners of abutting property the preceding resolution was adopted unanimously The same committee offered and read a resolution presented and laid over at the session of July 7th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against teh abutting property to pay for the improvement of Julien Avenue from the west line of Lorimier addn to the west line of out lot 688 by F W Kringle contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abuttin gproperty ald Crawford moved the resolution levying said assessments be adopted carried unanimously The same committee offered the following resolution which on motion was laid over until the regular session in September and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying sidewalks on Kniest Street from Eagle Point avenue to Lake Street by Fred Schreiner 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 Name of owner Description of lot amount Leonard Buehler Lot 21 Smidleys sub C H Meyer NW 100 ft lot 4 Kniest B & Gs subd Independent School district dubuque s 20 ft lot 6 Freisch's sub Jacob Brick lot 2 kniest brown and guthries sub Mrs J Coonce N 99 w 1/2 lot 1 Kniests B & G Sub The same committee offered the following resolution which on motion was laid over until the next regular session in September and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying sidewalk at Eagle Point Ave by Fred Schreiner contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on teh several lots an dparts 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 name of Owner Description of Lot amount Johana Specht lot 1 of min lot 467 the same committee offered the following resolution which on motion was laid over until the next regular meeting in September and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying sidewalks on Seminary Street from W Line Littleton and Sawyers add to Gold Street etc by Fred Schreiner contractor in front of and adjoining same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots an dparts 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 Name of Owner Description of lot amount Mrs J C Porter lot 1 porters add Mrs EA Buell lot 3 porters add lot 4 lot 5 lot 6 V A Langworthy 202 Porters add Bonson Est lot 56 Littletons and Sawyers sub lot 59 The same committee offered the following resolution which was on motion laid over until the regular meeting in september and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay curbing guttering and macadamizing sixteenth street from clay street to jackson street 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 and situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows name of owner description of lot amount Henry Hoffman S 1/5 441 City Joseph Simons N 1/5 442 City Aug Sprengelmeyer S 1/5 434 City Jms Flanagan N 1/5 433 City T S wilson S 62 1/4 of S 2/5 485 City Math Meninger S 1/2 S 1/5 492 City St mary School 484 City 493 City The same committee offered the following resolution which on motion was laid over until the regular session in September and the recorder instructed to notivy Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler the property owners to appear Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing and guttering on the north side of julien Avenue from the west line of lot 8 Lorimiers addition to bluff Street by James Lee contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several 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 Name of owner description of lot amount Lorimier House Hotel co lot 5 Lorimiers add or sub pt lot 654 Dubuque Omnibus Co lot 6 Lorimiers add or sub pt lot 654 the same committee offered the following resolution which on motion was laid over until the regular session in september and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear Resolved by the city council of teh city of Dubuque that to pay for grading and macadamizing alley from Seventeenth to Eighteenth Street between White and Jackson Streets by F Wise 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 Name of Owner Description of Lot Amount Cath Beck S 1/5 486 City rosina Lorenz S M 1/5 486 City Nic Brummershenkel M 1/5 486 City Jms Schuler N 2/5 486 City Peter Meyer S 1/5 491 City Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Name of Owner Description of Lot amount E H Shepley S M 1/5 491 City Mary Baade M 1/5 491 City Robt Woodward N M 1/5 491 City Peter Wiest N 1/5 491 City The same committee also offered the following resolution which upon motion was laid over until the regular meeting in September and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear REsolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for macadamizing and guttering Nevada street from julien Avenue to West Fifth Street by P Tibey 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 Name of owner Description of lot amount D W Tyler Lot 1 Bradstreet addn H S Hetherington lot 13 Bradstreet addn Jacob Collins Lot 14 Bradstreet add Henry Frankfort Lot 15 Bradstreet add Mrs B Jennings Lot 16 Bradstreet add Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Name of Owner Description of Lot Amount Wm Beyer S 1/2 lot 3 min lot 80 J W Dillrance lot 4 min lot 80 lot 5 Francis Jaeger lot 17 Bradstreet addn H J F Webb Lot 18 Bradstreet addn H J F Webb lot 19 Bradstreet addn In dept dist Dubuque lot 20 Bradstreet add J W Dillrance lot 44 S M Langworthys add J W Dillrance lot 43 lot 42 Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler H S Hetherington lot 27 min lot 80 Jacob Jangmeister N 1/2 lot 3 min lot 80 the same committee also presented the following agreement between Messers Hancock and Andrew in regard to the building of the retaining wall on Grove Street which on motion was referred to the street committee we the undersigned hereby agree to the construction of a retaining wall on upper grade of Grove Street commencing on top of cross wall being built across West Eleventh Street said wall being an extension of Grove Street wall said point on wall being directly over the east end of covered culvert there to curbe to a point opposite G W Andrews gate so that the wall will be just inside the culvert being about 16 feet from south line of west eleventh street Chas T Hancock Geo W Andrew Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion 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 the proposed extension of West Eight street from Wilson Ave to Roberts Ave to file said plat and notify the abutting property owners in accordance with the ordinance upon that subject Ald Hollnagel chairman of the fire committee reported on the petition of A Matthews et al for fire protection on the hill in favor of receiving and filing the petition report adopted The same committee reported on the bill of Hodel and Zehtner 10.76 for repairs to fire apparatus in favor of paying the bill Report adopted the same committee reported on the bill of the Iowa Iron works Co 31.30 for repairs to fire apparatus in favor of paying the bill Report adopted The same committee reported on the bill of J Pickup 19.55 for repairs to fire apparatus in favor of paying the bill Report adopted The same committee presented rules and regulations for the government of the fire deparment which on motion was laid over The same committee presented bids for 500 feet new hose and 70 pairs standard couplings The bids were on motion referred back to the committee on fire Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Hollnagel chairman of the printing committee reported on the bill of the Dubuque Daily telegraph for city printing 85.28 in favor of paying the bill adopted The same committee reported on the bill of the dubuque daily herald 114.30 for city printing during the month of april 1886 in favor of receiving and filing the bill as the committee think it is embodied in the contract report adopted Ald Hollnagel of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of J Pickley et al offered the following report which on motion was adopted To the city council your committee to whom with the city attorney was referred the within petition of J Pickley Albert Hanson and others in relation to obstruction of highway would report as follows it appears to your committee that the city has no jurisdiction and the city council has no right to take any action in regard to the subject of said petition your committee is informed that petitioners have resorted to the state law for the relief asked for Fifth Ward alderman and city Attorney chas Hollnagel Louis Doerfler J J McCarthy com Ald doerfler of the delinquent tax committee asked for further time to report granted the bids for the improvement of the south side of Julien Avenue being presented Ald ryder moved before action is taken upon the same Ald Hayden be permitted to offer a resolution motion carried Ald Hayden offered the following resolution Resolved that the action of the council at the last regular meeting ordering the curbing and guttering of the south side of Julien Avenue in front of lot 2 of lot 1 of outlot 653 be reconsidered and the work ordered not done adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 5 Nayes Ald Crawford Downer and Parker 3 Ald Hayden of the police and gas committee reported on the petition of gas Carroll et al for gas lamp on the SE corner of the alley between Main and Locust Street on First Street in favor of granting the prayer of petitioners adopted Teh same also offered the resolution which upon motion was adopted be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a gasoline lamp be placed on west street midway between West Fifth and West Seventh Streets ald Downer of the special committee apopinted to investigate the fire department stated that the committee was not ready to report and asked further time granted Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald ryder chairman of the committee of the whole reported on the resolution offered at a previous session asking that J Pickley be permitted to replace all old gasoline lamps with new ones and that his contract be extended for five years for lighting and caring for the same on the same terms as is received at present In favor of receiving and filing the resolution report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Barbara Tinkham et al recommending that the matter be referred to a committee composed of the fifth ward aldermen to wait on the officials of the Union slaughter House and insist that something be done to abate the nuisance report adopted The same committee reported on the resolution recommending the purchase of a patrol wagon etc that action on the resolutionbe indefinately postponed report adopted For same committee reported on the resolution recommending that 900.00 expended in improving bluff Street extension that the street commissioner be instructed to repair and place said street in a passable condition under the instruction of the street committee report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Andrew Oeth et al asking that the sewer on West Eagle Point Avenue be arched in favor of laying said petition over as Ald Doerfler had a resolution to offer for said improvement report adopted Ald Ryder moved the petition of R W Stewart for the abatement of a nuisance corner of 14th and Bluff streets be referred to the street committee with power carried Ald Parker offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk 8 feet wide of good two inch plank be within 15 days of this notice constructed and laid crosswise in conformity with the ordinance inrelation to sidewalks on both side of Nevada Street between Julien Ave and West Fifth Street adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollhnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Nayes none The same offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that west fifth street between Nevada and Delhi streets be graded guttered and macadamized in conformity 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 guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the abutting property adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 8 Nays none Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to construct to covering of the crossing of good two inch plank on 14th and pine Streets east of CM&St C track adopted The same offered the following resolution be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the sum of fifty dollars be appropriated for the work of excavating the necessary ditch to carry off the 17th street storm water from Maple Street to couler creek said ditch to be constructed on 17th street under the direction of street commissioner adopted ald Downer presented a petition from AY McDonald asking to be permitted to place the old wooden box now framing a sewer from his factory with tile pipe connecting with the fifth street sewer and running to the river and moved the prayer of the petitioner be granted providing the petitioner returns the filling to the satisfaction of the street commissioner and city engineer motion adopted The same offered the following resolution Resolved that the citizens residing in the vicinity of Grant Park be allowed to remove the fence around said park providing they fill up all post holes and leave the ground in proper condition adopted Ald Downer moved the committee on public grounds and buildings be permitted to remove the guards around the cellar entrances of the central market carried Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within thirty days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Washington Street between twenty-second street and twenty third street and the city engineer be instructed to notify abutters on said street adopted Ald ryder of the special committee consisting of the aldermen of the First Ward to whom was referred the petition of Mrs andrew Murphy claiming damages caused her property by the widening of Grandview Avenue reported in favor of allowing her 25.00 and moved the petition be referred back to the same committee together with the city engineer carried The same also offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to fill up to grade southern Avenue from Dodge street south to J Piers lot in order that the people building on said street may enter their houses Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Downer moved the resolution be referred to the street committee carried Ald Ryder offered the following resolution Be it resolved that the city council of the city of Dubuque appropriate the sum of 150.00 one hundred and fifty dollars to help defray half the expense incurred in decorating city and engine houses during the week of the Iowa Street Firemens tournament in Dubuque lost by the following vote Nayes ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler 7 ayes Ald Ryder 1 Ald Doerfler offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to notify Mr Webb owner of lot 19 Bradstreets addition to remove the obstruction in the rear of said lot extending into the alley in rear of said lot adopted The same also offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank be within 15 days of the notice constructed and laid in conformity with teh ordinance in relation to sidwalks on the west side of Couler Avenue when not already laid between Blocklinger alley and twenty sisth street adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 8 Nayes none The same also offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city Council of the city of Dubuque that 500 Lineal feet of arched sewer be constructed on south side of West Eagle Point Avenue from Couler avenue west that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and teh city recorder to advertise for bids for the performance of the work adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler 5 Nays Ald Crawford Downer and Ryder 3 The same also offered the following resolution Whereas it is deemed advisable to open Lake Street as surveyed and platted by the city engineer Therefore be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city recorder is hereby ordered to issue a venire to the city marshal commanding to summon a jury of twelve freeholders citizens of said city to assess damages as provided by ordinance which any person owning property along the line of said street may sustain by reason of the opening of said street adopetd by the following vote Ayes alds crawford doerfler downer hayden hollnagel parker ryder and trexler 8 Nayes non On motion the bill of Schmid Bros and co 4.00 for access for the pound was ordered paid Adjourned Regular Session August 5th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler the chair presented teh following resolutions etc which were on motion unanimously adopted Whereas the city council has learned with extreme sorrow of the demise of honor J D Bush long an alderman and for two terms mayor of this city and in order to give expression to our sincere sorry be it resolved that in the death of Hon J D Bush the city and community have lost an estimable and very worthy citizen the poor and humble a kind and generous friend and his family an affectionate father and husband that in his long career he was ever anxious for and vigilant in promoting the growth and advancement of our key city in which he lived so long and which he loved so well no sacrifice was to great when made for its interest no labor too severe that would tend to its prosperity Peace to the ashes of the venerable and esteemed citizen resolved that as a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased these resolutions be spread upon the records of the council and a certified copy thereof be presented to the bereaved family and as a further mark of respect his portrait in the council chamber be draped in mourning for thirty days Mayor Glab of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of Mary Riechatsch praying for the remission of one half her taxes of 1885 reported adverse to the prayer of petitioner report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Mrs mark Murphy praying for the remission of one half her taxes for the year 1885 adverse to the prayer of the petitioner report adopted Mayor glab chairman of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of the Dubuque Turn Verein praying for the remission of taxes stated that some of the aldermen to whom the petition was referred were no longer members of the council and that he had appointed as a new committee to examine and take action upon this petition Alds Crawford Downer Hollnagel Ryder and Hayden Ald Crawford moved that the successors of the former members of the committee act in their stead lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Hayden and Hollngel 3 Nays Ald Doerfler Downer parker Ryder and Trexler 5 Ald Crawford moved the fire committee be instructed to purchase 500 feet of new hose and 70 sets of new coupling carried Ald Crawford moved the street commissioner be instructged to repair eight street sewer at its terminus with the river carried Ald ryder moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew City Recorder Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Downer Parker and Trexler The minutes of the last session were read and approved The following bills were allowed To Whom For what purpose amount John Daniels patrol service hauling drunkards John Pickley care of gasoline lamps J Ganahl sharpening tools L bowdish repairing weights and measures Geo Wunderlich Barrel copperas G B Grosvenor stationary L Daley Express hauling W J Burns & Co one barrel cement M Hall repairing tools Reinfreid and Leckie Supplies road department Key City Gas Co Coke for fire department J Spear Stone and Stone crossings C H Whitewell veterinary surgeon F Schwab sharpening road tools Standard Lumber co Lumber for street improvement Key city Hook and Ladder Co time of minute men Knapp stout and co co lumber for street improvement Fire extinguisher manf co fire department repairs Jms Kane Kindling wood for fire department Peter Olinger Livery hire thos E Frith Hauling garbage vogel and Fergusion Hose and couplings Dubuque Brass Co Fire Department Repairs W J Burns & Co Barrel of Cement the times co printing notices etc J P Schroeder & co feed for fire department Jms Lagen Shoeing horses Duggan Sullivan and K road tools C W Robinson Lumber for street repairs Standard Lumber co lumber for street repairs J harney sharpening road tools J Hilson Horses for fire department C W Robison Lumber for street improvement F D Huyde architect work J W Newberg signs for parks A Ney and Co repairs to clock tower Hansen & Linehan fire Department supplies Larry Daley Hauling hose Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Downer Parker and Trexler To Whom For What Purpose Amount Geo HInkson hauling hose Novelty Iron Works fire department supplies Fraatz & Clark Fire Departmetn supplies Specht Gukeisen & Co road department suppleis Thos J Donahue rock for street crossing Jms McCoy Central Union Telephone Co Telephone and fire alarm service Vogel and Ferguson Tile pipe Blish and Robison stationary Reinfried and leckie Fire department supplies A Y Mcdonald Dubuque Water Co water James Lee stone crossing Jms pickup repairs to fire apparatus Wm marshall Jos Cumpton express hauling James Kelly Stationary Flaatz and Clark Fire Department Supplies J Compton patrol Wagon Martin Londergan Impounding cattle etc James Moore L Daley express hauling Mrs Koenig scurbbing city hall thos Carney impounding cattle etc the city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of work done by F W Kringle contractor improving white street the same being 2473.40 ordered received and filed The bill of Jos J Pfiffner 500 balance due for completing the assessment roll of 1886 was on motion of Ald Crawford referred to the committee on equalization with instructions to report at the afternoon session if possible On motion of ald Hollnagel the bill of the Dubuque Herald 33.35 for printing of official notices during the month of April 1886 was referred to the printing committee The bill of the Silsby manufacturing company 768 for a new hose carriage was on motion referred to the fire committee Petitioners J M McKenzie et al asking for lamps on Seminary Street from Gold Street to west line of Littleton and Sawyers addition referred to police and gas committee C E Kloes asking that the city engineer be instructed to give grade to set curbing abutting parts of lots 87 and 88 on Washington Street between Lake Street and Eagle Point Avenue referred to the city engineer with power Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Downer Parker and Trexler Catherine Morrisey praying that on account of damages to her property caused by overflowed streets that her taxes for the year 1885 on lot 3 Dorgans subdivision be remitted referred to the delinquent tax committee Jacob Brueck et al remonstrating against the payment of a special tax levied against their property for teh construction of a sidewalk abutting the same on Kniest Street claiming that they were never received notice to lay a new sidewalk and that laid by order of the city engineer was an inferior one poorly constructed Ald Hollnagel moved the rules be suspended and mr Brick permitted to explain his grievances to the council carried Mr Bruck addressed the council briefly Ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the aldermen of the Fifth Ward and that they examine the question together with that of any other abutters remonstrating against the payment for laying sidewalks on Kniest Street carried Dan harrington praying that the tax of 1885 on lot 2 of sub mineral lot 28 be cancelled referred to delinquent tax committee Jacob Brick et al asking that Kniest Street be so repaired as to cause the water to run freely off both sides of said street and that a sidewalk be laid on the west side of said Kniest Street referred to the street committee Peter Geishecker et al residents on Jackson Washington and Elm Streets asking that a policeman be stationed on said streets to protect life and property Ald Doerfler moved the petition be laid over until the police payroll is read carried On motion council adjourned until 2 oclock pm afternoon session Council met persuant to adjournement at 2 oclock pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Petitions continued J J Rowan et al praying that an alley 8 feet wide be opened from Highland Place to Grove Street on the south side of lot 775 mcDaniels add referred to street committee Mrs Jane Young praying for the remission of her city taxes on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Jms Jall praying for reduction of assessment on lot 15 south avenue add also for cancellation of 1000 monies and credits assessed to him referred to the delinquent tax committee Michael Hardy asking permission to lay curbstone at his own expense on the south side of 15th street from Washington street to alley referred to the city engineer with power A J Whitney asking that the mouth or outlet of the Eight Street sewer be repaird to prevent its caving in thereby causing the abutting property to overflow with storm water referred to city engineer with power E H Shepley praying that the sidewalk on the east side of West Locust Street be repaired referred to the street commissioner with power Peter Wandershite praying that an erroneous assessment of 250 assessed against him for merchandise be cancelled referred to the delinquent tax committee Chr Gantengein praying that an erroneous personal assessment taxed against him be corrected referred to the delinquent tax committee Linwood cemetery association praying that the present ordinance to provide for the registration of births deaths etc be so amended that the sexton of a cemetery will be permitted to receive a corpse for burial without a permit from the city recorder providing the sexton reports the facts to the city officer without delay referred to the ordinance committee with instructions to report an ordinance as prayed for Mary Rischatsch praying that one half the tax of 1885 on her homestead lot 34.4 city be cancelled referred to delinquent tax committee Margt Carr proposing to pay the city teh sum of 75.00 in full of the special assessment levied against her property lot 2 marshs add for the improvement of Brad Street abutting said lot the full amount of the special tax being 128.94 she further agreeing to pay all costs referred to city attorney Chas B Jennings et al owners of property abutting on Nevada Street remonstrating against the laying of a sidewalk eight feet wide on both sides of said street and asking that the resolution ordering a sidewalk eight feet wide laid be amended so as to require only a four foot walk Ald Doerfler moved the petition be received and filed And Crawford offered as an amendment to Ald Doerfler's motion that Messes Tyler Jaeger Webb and Newport be granted until next spring to comply with the order of the council lost by the following vote Nays Ald J M Byrne Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder Trexler 8 Yeas Ald Crawford 1 On motion Ald Doerfler motion to receive and file the petition was adopted Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Mrs Jacob Dolter praying for the remission of taxes of year 1885 on lot 149 L H Lang add on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee Jos Simones et al owners of property abutting on 16th street between Clay and jackson streets remonstrating against the payment of the special assessment levied against their property for the improvement of said street claiming the work to be improperly done on motion referred to the committee on streets C H Booth asking that in lieu of his filling the street and alley abutting on and contained in Booths add to the city of Dubuque his taxes on lots in said addition be cancelled for the year 1885 Ald Crawford moved the petition be referred to the delinquent tax committee and that the property be held from tax sale until final action is taken on said petition by council carried Mrs Julie L Langworthy et al owners of property abutting on West Fifth Street protesting against the improvement of said street and asking that the improvement as ordered be laid over Ald Crawford moved the commencement of the improvement of West Fifth Street be postponed until april 1st 1887 and that the bids be returned to the bidders carried P C Foley et al praying for a policeman on southern avenue from Dodge Street to Grandview Avenue on motion action on this petition was deferred Mrs F A Smock praying that she be refunded taxes paid on an erroneous personal assessment assessed against her during teh past two years also that an erroneous personal assessment assessed to her for the present year be cancelled and her assessment on real estate be reduced referred to delinquent tax committee Ald Crawford moved that the rules be suspended and Hon T S Wilson permitted to address the council in regard to the remonstrance of the property owners abutting on Sixteenth Street against the levying of a special tax to pay for the improvement of said street carried Hon T S Wilson explained the cause of complaint E O Duncan et al praying that a fire plug be placed on the west side of Clay street near the fifth ward engine house referred to fire committee Sun Vapor Light and Stove Company asking that they be permitted to submit a proposal to the city council for any new gasoline street lamsp the city may want in the future referred to the police and gas committee Ellen M OHalloran praying for the cancellation of the taxes 1885 and 1886 on her property lots 13 14 15 172 and 173 in Finleys add ref to del tax com Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Mary J Luke praying for the cancellation of tax of 1885 on lot 138 finley Waples and Burtons add referred to delinquent tax committee F W Kringle praying that the alley between west 17th street and Angela Street east of Catherine Street be opened referred to committee on streets and city engineer James OHalloran asking that he be granted permission to set curbing and guttering in front of his lot 151 East Dubuque said work to done under the supervision of the city engineer referred to the city engineer with power Knights of Labor asking that the work of the city be equally and justly distributed by the street commissioner among all men employed by the city referred to the street committee The Dubuque oatmeal mills praying for a reduction of their assessment of the year 1885 and that the tax and same be accepted without interest referred to the delinquent tax committee Catherine McCann praying that the taxes of 1885 on her homestead S 33.6 ft of E 1/2 of city lot 131 be cancelled referred to the delinquent tax committee A Hablitzel praying that the city accept 12.50 in full for his butcher license for year 1885 referred to the mayor with power A Heins and F Freiburg praying that new curbing be set and sidewalk ordered laid on south side of Julien Avenue from lot 8 to Wilson Avenue said work to be done at teh expense of teh owners abutting property under the direction of the city engineer and street commissioner referred to the committee on streets with power Dennis smyth praying that he be granted six months further time in which to pay the special tax with internet levied against his property E 20 ft of the W 1/2 lot 1 Dub Harbor company add to pay for the improvement of Jones Street abutting said lot Ald Ryder moved the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that he pay interest on said special tax at the rate of 6 percent carried Jas L Hoar praying that the city tax on mineral lot 473 for the year 1885 be refunded to him said tax amounting to 22.44 as the city utilizes the lot for material for street repairs referred to the committee on streets John Quinlivan et al praying for the opening of Rowan street from Southern Avenue to Grandview Avenue referred to the committee on streets H Firzlaff et al protesting against the setting of poles on the sidewalk on Elm Street by the Minnesota and Northern Railroad company and asking that they be compelled to set said poles in the gutters Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Ald Hollnagel moved the prayer of the petitioners be granted and the city marshal instructed to notify the railroad company to set their telegraph poles in the gutters and not on the sidewalks carried Henry Gehrig et al praying that the steam whistle of Farley Loetscher and Co be abated claiming said whistle to be a public nuisance referred to the ordinance committee Henry Rich praying the council accept his subdivision of lot 1 of Mineral lot 161 and of mineral lot 169 as platted by M Tschirgi Jr city engineer referred to the committee on streets R W Stewart asking that he be empowered to execute an order issued to the street commissioner to abate a socalled nuisance corner of fourteenth and bluff streets ordered received and filed Frank Hoffman praying that the city tax of 1885 on the S 1/2 of lot 312 East Dubuque add assessed to Mary Boyle be cancelled referred to the delinquent tax committee North American Telegraph Company asking permission to erect poles wires etc along certain streets and alleys in city Ald Crawford moved that an ordinance granting the permission as prayed for in possession of the ordinance committee be read carried Upon the reading of the ordinance by Ald Hayden Ald Crawford moved the petition and ordinance be referred to the committees on streets and ordinance to report at an adjourned meeting of the city council motion carried ald Hayden moved the rules be suspended and permission granted to Mr Clute manager of the N A Telegraph company to address the council carried Mr Clute addressed the council briefly ald Crawford moved that when the council adjourns it does so to meet again on Thursday evening at 7:30 oclock carried On motion of Ald Crawford the following award of damages by the jurors on the extension of Lake Street from Jackson Street to Couler Avenue was read Peter Seitz A Heeb Henry Newwohner Thaddeus Gruber Robert M McKinley Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Ald Hollnagel moved the matter of the extension of Lake Street be laid over till next meeting The following bills were on motion read and allowed To Whom For what Amount Robt Love Patrol Wagon service Tom Burns Clerk in records office James Lee improving Julien Avenue B Hadley sand for street masonry Arnold Tschiri assistant in engineers office Edward Blakd T Hackney macadam F Mendal J Brommetz J Tibbey J Fuddin F Wise Improving alley Chas Steuck street labor P Tibbey improving Nevada Street Hugh Carney for repairing bridge Wm H Rebman improving 16th street amt claimed 1077.06 amt allowed the city engineer presented on estimate of the amount of work done by M McCarten contractor improving Grove Street viz 460.26 The street committee recommended he be allowed 250.00 on the estimate recommend adopted Teh same officer reported an estimate of the amount of work done by Mr Lavin contractor in constructing the Julien Avenue Cisterns viz 210 at the recommendation of the street committee the amount was ordered paid On motion of ald Hollnagel bills of the Dubuque Telegraph amounting to 74.15 for job work and official printing were referred to the printing committee reports of officers Street commissioner McMaster reported having expended 2339.50 for improving and repairing street etc. during the month of August 1886 report ordered filed and warrants drawn to pay same City marshal Moore reported 1075 necessary to pay for the police force the past month that 79 arrests had been made and that he paid into the city treasury the sum of 4.50 received for fees and 43.00 for impounding ordered receiveed and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries auditor reilly reported 836.35 due city officers and 1070 due members of the fire department for salaries for the month of august 1886 Report ordered filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Market Master Rice reported having weighed upon central market scales 224 drafts receiving therefor the sum of 33.60 which with 27.25 received for rent of huckster stands he paid to the city treasurer 60.85 Also that he furnished meals for prisoners amounting to 7.20 during the month of August 1886 Report ordered filed and warrant drawn to pay for board of prisoners Recorder Agnew reported having issued licenses amounting to 735.50 during the month of August 1886 ordered received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having expended for interest on warrants freight on new hose carriage and postal cards the sum of 372.80 ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to refund the same Lamplighter Caughlin reported having cared for and lighted 222 lamps during the past month referred to the police and gas committee Owen Reynolds wood inspector reported having measured 415 cords of wood during the past month ordered received and filed J P quigley police justice for the month of August reported having paid to the city treasurer the sum of 13.00 received by him for fines ordered received and filed The reports of the following city weighers were ordered received and filed David Crotty 258 drafts Chas Pitschner 127 drafts Frank Fosselman 120 drafts Communication of Bernard J ONeill president of the dubuque Pontoon Bridge Company accompanied by the plans and specifications of the proposed high bridge to be constructed across the Mississippi River at this point asking said plans and specifications to be approved by the council Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the plans and specifications of the wagon bridge over the mississippi river between Dubuque and East Dubuque submitted to the city council this date by the Dubuque Pontoon Bridge Company be and the same are hereby approved Reports of Committee Ald Ryder chairman of the finance committee reported on the petitions of Ellen Conlon and Dennis Gilliam in relation to paying the special tax levied against their property for the improvement of West Eight Street abutting the same by offering the following resolution be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that E Conlan and Dennis Gilliam be allowed the term of two years dating from Sept 6th 1886 to pay their special assessment on West Eight Street for the grading curbing and macadamizing etc done in year 1885 without interest on motion the resolution was adopted Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Ald Ryder of the same committee reported in favor of paying the bill of James Flanagan 100 for compiling the lot book of the year 1886 report adopted Ald Hayden Chairman of the ordinance committee presented an ordinance laid over at a former meeting entitled an ordinance granting to the Illinois Central Railroad company the right to maintain and use the railroad tracks and all connections made thereto now used by said company on Washington and Jackson Streets in this city Ald John M Byrne moved the reading of the ordinance for the second time be laid over Ald Crawford offered as an amendment to Ald Byrne's motion that the ordinance be read for the second time lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Downer and Hayden 4 Nays Ald J M Byrne Hollnagel Parker ryder and Trexler 5 the motion of Ald J M Byrne to lay ordinance over carried Ald Hayden of the same committee reported on the petition of Thos Reddin et al praying for the abatement or protection of mineral holes on Cardiff and other streets by presenting and reading for the first time an ordinance providing for the filling up and fencing and otherwise protecting of mineral holes and other dangerous excavations situated upon private property within the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque Ald John M Byrne moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance read for ther second time and placed upon its final passage carried by the following vote Ayes Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none The recorder read the ordinance for the second time The ayes and nayes being called on teh adoption of the ordinance it passed by the following vote Ayes alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none ald Hayden of the same committee presented and read for the first time an ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance to amend an ordinance to require the filling up and raising of lots to prevent stagnant water thereon Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance read for the second time and placed upon its final passage carried by the following vote Ayes alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none The recorder read the ordinance a second time The ayes and nayes being called upon the adoption of the ordinance it passed by the following vote ayes ald John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 nayes none Ald Crawford moved that the action of the council laying over the question of the opening of West Eight Street be reconsidered carried by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden and Parker 5 Nayes Alds Downer Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved that the proposition of mr P McCollins agreeing to take 800 for his ground as shown on the plat of the proposed extension of West Eight Street be accepted that the finance committee be instructed to close the bargain and the city attorney to examine the title and draw up a deed for the transferring of the property to the city and that a warrant be drawn upon the treasury in favor of Mr McCollins when himself and wife execute said deed carried by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none On motion of ald Parker the bids for the construction of the sewer on West Eagle Point Ave were opened and referred to the city engineer Ald Downer offered the following resolution Resolved that a warrant be drawn in favor of the chairman of the committee on public grounds and buildings for the sum of 125 being the amount of the purchase price of certain real estate purchased of the Dubuque building and Loan association and that said committee be authorized to complete the transfer adopted Ald Hollnagel chairman of the fire committee reported in favor of praying the bill of the J J Linehan Engine Co 27 for time of minute men for the month of July report adopted ald Hollnagel of the same committee reported on the petition of Knapp Stout and co company et al for the extension of Water mains on 8th 9th 10th and 11th streets that prayer of petitioners be granted report adopted Ald Hollnagel of same committee reported on the petition of Farley Loetscher Manufacturing Company et al praying that an engine company be equipped and stationed in some locality in the manufacturing district in favor of referring it to the committee of the whole report adopted Ald Hollnagel of a special committee consisting of the aldermen of the fifth ward to whom was referred the petition of Henry Ehlers et al asking that the alley between Jackson and Washington Streets from 22 nd to 23rd streets be opened reported in favor of granting the prayer of petitioners and taht the city engineer be instructed to give the abutters the line to set their fences report adopted Ald Crawford of the street committee presented the following estimates of the city engineer on the bids for the construction of sewer on West Eagle Point Ave James Lee 1491.50 Frank Negeldy 1001.00 Chas Steuck 937.00 Wm H Rebman 877.00 Ald Doerfler moved the contract be awarded to Wm H Rebman his being the lowest bid carried Regular Session September 6th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker and Trexler Ald Trexler moved the market committee be instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing wood for use in city hall carried Ald Downer offered the following resolution Resolved that the city attorney and is hereby instructed to assist the citizens committee in preparation of a sewerage ordinance and that said committee be requested to report such an ordinance at as early a date as possible together with such other suggestions as may result from their deliberations adopted On motion of ald Hayden the council adjourned attest James Agnew Recorder Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Council met pursuant to adjournment at 8 oclock pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved that when the council adjourns it does so to meet again on next Tuesday evening and that the question of the extension of the water mains be fixed as a special order for that evening carried Ald Crawford submitted the following report To the city council your committee on streets to which with the city attorney was referred with power the proposition of John Specht the plaintiff in a suit in the circuit court of Dubuque C ounty against the city respectfully reports as follows The suit of Mr Specht was brought to set aside a special assessment levied by the city council in 1882 against lot 3 of out lot 720 to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing street in front of same the lot was sold by the city treasurer for the nonpayment of the assessment to D Rhomnberg November 19th 1884 amount 298.65 Rhomberg paid the sugbsequent city taxes of 1884 on amount 9.05 In his suit the owner Mr Specht claimed that the special assessment was null and void for the reason that he had not been notified by the council that he could appear and show cause why the special tax should not be levied and the court on demurrer sustained his cause of action and at the last March term entered a decree against the city annulling the assessment and setting aside the tax sale Mr Specht now proposes to pay the city treasury the amount for which the lot was sold 298.65 and the subequent tax paid by Rhomberg on condition that the city will accept the same as full satisfaction of all claims against the lot or the improvement and will cause the assessment and tax sale to be Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler cancelled on the tax records Your committee under the power given it has accepted the proposition and recommends that the city treasurer be authorized to receive from Mr Specht the amount for which the lot was sold to Mr Rhombert 298.65 and the subsequent tax of 1884 paid by said amount when paid as in full satisfaction of all claim against the property on account of the improvement also that the treasurer and auditor be instructed to mark the assessment and the tax sale as cancelled on their respective books We further recommend that a warrant be drawn on the city treasurer in favor of D Rhomberg for the amount paid by him at the tax sale 298.65 and the subsequent tax of 1884 9.05 paid by him with interest at the rate of six 6 percent on said amounts from the respective dates of the said payment and that the audition notify said Rhomberg in writing that the warrant is ready for delivery to him It is agreed between the city and Mr Specht that each party shall pay its own costs in the suit Respectfully P W Crawford Louis Doerfler J J McCarthy Committee On motion of Ald Crawford the report of the committee was adopted Ald Crawford from the street committee submitted the following report to the city council your committee on streets to which was referred the claims of Robert Jesse owner of the north lot of block seven 7 Dubuque Harbors co add and of Hansen and linehan owners of south thirty feet of block six 6 same add each asking to be credited with teh sum of 50 on the special assessment against their respective lots for the improvement of Jones street reports as follows Petitioners state that between the years 1869 and 1871 the council ordered Jones Street in front of their respective premises to be macadamized and that in persuance of such order H L Stout then owner of the south thirty feet of block six 6 and Mr Jess had the work done at an expense of 50 to each and paid for the same By instruction of the council the city attorney has investigated the matter and examined the records during the years mentioned he reports that there is no record of any order of the council requiring the macadamizing of the street at that time nor any proceeding relating to the same the grade of teh street was not established until 1885 and any improvement prior to that time must have been if a temporary character When the street was permanently improved last year the street was macadamized throughout for which the city has paid In the opinion of your committee it would be creating a dangerous precedent and therefore inexpedient for the city council to give credit for an improvement made over fifteen years ago by private property holders on a street before any grade was established and of which no record can be found We therefore recommend that the prayers of the petitioners be not allowed P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Tom Byrne Committee On motion of Ald Crawford the report was adopted Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report Your committee on streets having under consideration the petition of the various property owners on Kniest between High and Lane Streets asking for the vacation of four 4 feet in width on the south side of that portion of said street and also the remonstrance of L A Rhomberg and others against said vaction would report that the proposed vacation is asked for on the ground that the main building of the national iron and brass works was built by mistake it is claimed partly in the street and now occupies four feet of the same in the opinion of your committee it would be a great hardship as well as entirely unnecessary and uncalled for to require the removal from teh street of these works at present At the same time we think it is bad policy for the city except in extreme cases to vacate or narrow any of the public streets We therefore recommend that no alteration be made in the street but that the building of the national iron and brass works be allowed to remain as it now stands until the interest of the public shall in the discretion of the council demand its removal from the street P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Tom Byrne committee On motion of Ald Crawford the report was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the recommendation of the street commissioner that in the letting of all contracts for macadamizing and etc the specifications of all work to be rolled shall specify that the rolling shall be done by the city at the expense of the contractor would report that in our judgment the recommendation of the street commissioner is a good one and should be adopted and we therefore recommend the adoption of the same and that all such rolling be done under direction of the street commissioner who shall be required to keep an accurate account of the expense in each case and report the same to the council P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Tom Byrne Committee On motion of ald Crawford the report was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of Fengler and Schwagler and others asking the council to casue High Street to be improved would re Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler spectfully recommend that the street commissioner be instructed to repair and improve said street to such an extent as shall put the same in a good condition P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Tom Byrne Committee On motion of Ald Crawford the report of the committee was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report which on his motion was adopted Your committee on streets respectfully recommend that the petition of Philip Sand et al asking that the council order lot 209 in East Dubuque to be filled and raised so as to prevent stagnant water from remaining on the same be granted and the city attorney be ordered to draft a resolution providing for the same P W Crawford Louis Doerfler Committee Ald Crawford of the same committee to whom was referred the estimate of the city engineer of the amount of grading done by Henry Hoffmann on 16th street sidewalk north side between Clay Street and alley east 114 1/2 cubic yards recommended payment for same at the rate of 15 cents per cubic yard on motion the recommendation was adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee to whom was referred the petition Anton Heuler et al praying for a sidewalk on Valeria street respectfully reported that a sidewalk three feet wide be ordered laid on the west side of Valeria Street as prayed for On motion the report of the committee was adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following To the hon mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets would report having examined and accepted teh grading and macadamizing done by Wm H Rebman on the alley between Jackson and Washington Streets from 15th to 16th streets P W Crawford Louis Doerfler committee On motion the report was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following report to the hon mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets would report having examined and approved of the curbing guttering macadamizing of the south side of 14th street from jackson to pine streets by James Lee contractor P W Crawford Louis Doerfler committee On motion the report was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee submitted the following to the honorable mayor and city council of dubuque Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Gentlemen your committee on streets report in favorr of accepting work done by Jas Ronan contractor on the alley south of Julien Avenue between Nevada and alpine Streets P W Crawford Louis Doerfler committee On motion the report of the committee was adopted Ald Crawford from the same committee on streets to which was referred the plat of the subdivision of the norrth part of mineral lot 161 submitted by Wm Reiche for the approval of the city council presented the following resolution as the report of the committee resolved that the plat of the subdivision of the north part of mineral lot 161 one hundred and sisty one submitted by Wm Reche the ground be and is hereby approved and the city engineer instructed to properly record teh same resolution adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the street fifty feet wide prayed for to be opened by O F Hodge Wm Reche Thomas Hill W G Sweeney J J Gregg Adam Zengel Joseph C Bennett Geo D Bennett and J J Linehan extending from Grandview Avenue to East Street on the line between lots one to fourteen 1 to 14 inclusive of OHares subdivision of part of mineral lot one hundred and sixty one 161 and the north part of said mineral one hundred and sixty one 161 now owned by Wm Reche be laid out and established as prayed for by said petition and the same is hereby declared a public highway under the name of Grace street the ground taken for said street being all owned by the persons whose names are signed to the petition and the right of way across the same relinquished by said petitioners it is further ordered that teh city engineer plat and record said street in the proper manner Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried Ald Crawford from the same committee presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of august 5 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against the abutting property to pay for the improvement of Julien Avenue from bluff Street to the west line of Lorimers addition by James Lee contractor No objections being raised by the owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of august 5 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of Sixteenth street from Clay to Jackson Street by Wm H Rbman contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously ald Crawford of the same committee presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of August 5 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the laying of a sidewalk on Eagle Point Ave by F Schreiner contractor no objections being raised by owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee presented adn read a resolution laid over Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler at the session of August 5 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of Nevada Street from Julien Avenue to West Fifth Street by P Tibey contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property ald crawford the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee presented and read a resolution laid over at the August 5th 1886 session providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the laying of a sidewalk on Seminary Street from the West line of Littleton & Sawyers addition to gold street by fred schreiner contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of August 5 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of the alley from 17th to 18th streets between white and jackson streets F Wise contractor no objections being raised by abutting property owners Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolutions which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the special tax of 36.70 levied by the city council on the 6th day of November AD 1882 against lot ninety 90 in cox's addition owned by T o'sullivan for guttering and macadamizing seminary street in front of the same be cancelled Resolved further that the recorder be instructed notify T O'Sullivan owner of the real estate above described that at the session of the city council to be held on the first money in October next a resolution providing for the levy of a special tax of 36.70 against said premises will be considered by the council and that he may appear and show cause if any has why such tax should not be levied Ald Crawford of the same committee there upon presented the following resolution which was according to the preceding resolution laid over until the first Monday in October Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for guttering and macadamizing Seminary Street from Madison street west to west line Coxes addition by M Deng 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 Name of Owner Description of Lot Amount T OSullivan lot 90 Cox addition Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution which upon hier motion was laid over until the regular october session and the recorder instructed Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler to notify the property owners to appear and show cause if any they have why said special assessment should not be levied Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That to pay for the curbing guttering and macadamizing the south side of fourteenth street from Jackson to Pine street by Chas Steuck contractor sublet to James Lee contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots an d 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 Name of Owner Description of Lot Amount C W Wullweber 52 East Dubuque Addn Peter Hansen 71 East Dubuque Addn John ONeill N 1/2 122 East Dub Addn Wm Helm 141 East Dub addn Phil Finkenauer N 1/2 192 East Dub Addn Ed Norton 211 East Dub addn Ald Crawford of the committee offered the following resoultion which upon his motion was laid over until the regular October session of 1886 and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear and show cause if any they have why said special assessment should not be levied resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That to pay for grading and macadamizing the alley from Fifteenth to Sixteenth Streets between Jackson and Washington Streets by Wm H Rebman contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and the same is Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler 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 Name of owner Description of lot amount M Brown 42 East Dubuque Addn 43 East Dubuque Addn James Mullen 44 45 East Dubuque Addn Wm Ahern 46 East Dubuque Addn Peter Fay S 1/2 77 East Dubuque Addn Leop Voelker N 1/2 77 East Dubuque Addn Jms M Grether 78 East Dubuque Addn W J Pickley S 1/2 80 East Dubuque Addn Mary Glennan N 1/2 80 East Dubuque Addn Johanna Flynn 81 East Dubuque Addn Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Leon Hartman S 1/2 79 East Dubuque Addn Jacob F Haisch N 1/2 79 East Dubuque Addn Ald Crawford of the same committee offered the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular October session and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear and show cause if any they have why said special assessment should not be levied Resolved by the city Council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for grading and macadamizing the alley south of Julien Avenue between Nevada and Alpine stretes by James Ronan 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 theseveral amou nts set o pposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Name of owner Description of Lot amount J Zangmeister N 1/2 lot 3 min lot 80 H S Hetherington 2a min lot 80 13 Brad St Addn Jacob Collins 14 Brad St Addn Henry Frankfort 15 Brad St addn J Zangmeister Lot 1 min lot 80 Mrs L A Cummings Lot 2 Min lot 80 Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Mrs L A Cummings Lot 12 11 Brad St Addn John Southwell Lot 10 Brad St Addn J B Dorr Est Lot 9 8 Brad St Addn Mrs C Pelan Lot 7 6 Brad St Addn Wm Byer S 1/2 lot 3 Brad St Addn Mrs B Jennings Lot 16 Brad St Addn Francis Jaeger lot 17 Brad St Addn H F Webb Lot 18 Brad St Addn Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler H F Webb Lot 19 Brad St Addn J W Dillvance Lot 4 Min lot 80 the city engineer presented on estimate of the amount of work done by James Ronan contractor on improvement of the alley between Nevada and Alpine streets south of Julien Avenue total amount 562.42 Ald Crawford moved James Ronan be allowed the sum of 300.00 on account of said work carried City attorney McCarthy to whom was referred the petition of Margaret Carr proposing to pay to the city the sum of 75 in full for the improvement of Brad street abutting her property submitted the following report which upon motion was adopted to the city council Gentlemen at your last meeting you referred to me the within petition of Margaret Carr by her attorneys Rupert and Matthews proposing to pay 75 in settlement of case in the district co urt I wold report that the proposition be not accepted The city attorney presented a revised form of notice of sp ecial assessment together with the form for the legal return of the same Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the notice and the city attorney empowered to have the necessary blanks printed carried the city attorney presented an agreement signed by Chas T Hancock whereby said Charles T Hancock agrees to pay to the city of Dubuque the sum of three hundred dollars 300 and also donate a piece of ground beginning at a point on the west line of Grove Street in said city sixty feet from the northeast corner of lot No 771 in McDaniels subdivision thence south a distance of sixty feet to the north line of West Eleventh Street thence east a distance of twenty feet thence north west to the place of beginning said land situated in the city of Dubuque Iowa said donation being made to aid the improvement of Grove Street and construction of a retaining wall thereon by said city according to a written agreement between Chas T Hancock and Geo W Andrew on August 5th 1886 On motion the agreement was approved The city attorney also submitted the following report on the petition of Jms G Jolalka praying for the abatement of a hive of bees To the city cou ncil At your last regular meeting I was requested to examine and report the legal Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler steps necessary to be taken toward the abatement of an alleged bee nuisance on a lot on 20th and White streets I would report that if deemed advisable the council may by resolution declare said bees a nuisance and after a reasonable notice to the owner to remove the same the council may direct the city marshall to remove them on motion the report was adopted The city attorney presented the deeds of the transferring of certain real estate from Patrick McCollins and wife and John Coleman and Wife to the city of Dubuque said property being the extension of West Eight Street as platted by the city engineer Ald Crawford moved that the recorder be instructed to have the deeds recorded carried The city attorney stated the case of Scott vs city of Dubuque was coming up for trial at an early date and that the railroad company to whom the right of way over the land in said litigation was granted wished to defend the same under the name of the city of Dubuque Ald Crawford moved the city attorney be instructed to confer with the railroad company or its representatives and have them agree to hold the city harmless against any cost that may arise from said litigation and that the railroad company be granted permission to defend the case in the name of the city provided they agree so to do carried Ald Hayden moved an ordinance granting to the Illinois Central railroad company the right to maintain and use the railroad tracks and all connections made thereto now used by said company on Washington and Jackson streets in said city be taken up and acted upon carried The recorder read the ordinance for the second time the ayes and naeys being called upon the adoption of the ordinance it passed by the following vote Ayes Alds j M Byrne Crawford Doerfler downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler ald doerfler of the delinquent tax committee reported on the following petitions Mrs ann McLaughlin asking that the tax for the year 1885 on lot 39 in Kellys subdivision be cancelled in favor of granting prayer of petitioner adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Mrs Josephine Dubrocks asking for cancellation of tax for year 1885 on lot 351 East Dubuque In favor of granting prayer of petitioner adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Margaret Dunn asking for the cancellation of tax for the year 1885 on her home report adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Mrs H Buhlmann asking for the cancellation of tax for the year 1885 on her home lot 9 and south 20 feet of lot 10 in L H Langworthys subdivision report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Chas B Dorr asking for cancellation of tax on 240 personal property for the year 1885 in favor of granting prayer of petitioner report adopted Teh same committee reported on the petition of J S Garrigan asking for a reduction of assessment for the year 1885 on lots 6 to 13 in sub out lot 720 in favor of reducing assessment to 700 adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Rosa Cadman asking for cancellation of tax for the year 1885 on the east 1/2 of lot 33 in Cox's addition Report adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting petition of Patrick Omara asking for cancellation of personal assessment for year 1885 report adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of mary Canovan asking for cancellation of tax for year 1885 on her home Bissels Dub Lot 3 report adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Mrs Mary smith asking for cancellation of tax for year 1885 on lot 48 union addition report adopted the same committee reported on the petition of H H Smith asking for reduction of assessment on merchanidse to 1000 for years 1884 and 1885 and to be allowed to pay the same without interest in favor of granting prayer of petitioner report adopted The same committee reported in favor of granting the prayer of mary Staner asking to be exempt from tax for year 1885 on her homestead lots 48 50 and 51 Burtons add and part of mineral lot 244 report adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Geo Crane asking that the assessment on his law library be reduced one half and a warrant be drawn in his favor for 12.36 amount overpaid by him in favor of granting prayer of petitioner report adopted Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler The same committee reported in favor of granting the petition of Phil mcManus asking for the cancellation of personalty assessed to him for 1884 and that a warrant be drawn in his favor for 1.80 amount of tax paid on said personalty Ald Parker moved the petition be referred back to the committee for further examination carried Ald Doerfler of the delinquent tax committee asked for further time in which to examine and report on the petition of Mrs Kate Hargus granted The city engineer presented a communication regarding together with an estimate cost of constructing a drainage pipe along the west line of D&NW Rw Co graounds from 9th street south to connect with 8th street sewer total cost being 260 A communication was also presented from W H Knowlton chief engineer D & N W Rw Co asking that the city take immediate action to provide for the drainage of that part of the city situated between 8th and 13th streets and between elm and pine st Ald Crawford moved that the city engineer and street commissioner be empowered to have said drain pipes laid from 8th to 9th and 10th to 11th streets and work done under the supervision of the street committee carried Engineers Tschirgi and Knowlton being called upon by the council explained the plans of the proposed drainage as asked for ald Crawford moved the street committee be autorized to confer with the railroad companies in regard to the filling of the streets to grade between their tracks carried Ald Ryder chairman of the committee of the whole submitted a report on the petition of Chas W Robinson et al praying for the extension of the water mains along south main street and railroad avenue which report on motion of ald Hollnagel was referred back to the committee together with the chief engineer of the fire department to report on next Tuesday evening Ald Ryder chairman of the executive committee of the board of Health submitted the following report on teh communication of the health physician in relation to sewerage and health of city To the honorable mayor and city council Gentlemen your committee to whom was referred the communication of the healthofficer beg leave to submit the following report the condition of the city as shown in the above mentioned communication demand such immediate and energetic action on the part of the city council as lie reasonably within its power We believe the remedy recommended by him viz a complete and efficient system of sewerage affords the only permanent relief in caus where complaints are annually coming before the council The fact that the system entails far less expense to the individual property Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler owner than teh total cost necessary to keep a privy properly cared for for a few years that it benefits every one the laboring man and the poorer classes more than the wealthy because it ensures healthier homes to the former who must rent the cheapest property while the wealthy can choose their homes that it is above all desirable that the amount of sewerage now deposited in the soil should be carried outside the city to prevent sickness and possible future epidemics all commend it to favorble consideration We would recommend that teh council wage upon the advisory committee such action on their part as will speedily introduce the best attainable system of sewerage to be completed as rapidly as our finances will permit Phil Ryder Chm B of H John Trexler A M Downer Ald ryder of the same committee reported in favor of paying the bill of Platz and Co 10.50 for disinfecting sewers report adopted Ald Ryder also presented a bill of John Spear contractor for constructing sewer and repairing gutters 509.94 of which according to estimate a balance of 32.50 is claimed to be still due Ald Hayden moved the bill be referred to the street committee carried Ald Ryder offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be instructed to make a survey and map of that part of Eagle Point Avenue at which Frederick Rath is alleged to have been injured by reason of a defective walk Resolved further that the map herein referred to be made according to the instructions of the city attorney Ald ryder offered the following resolution be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the tax levi for the year 1886 be as follows General Expense 6 1/2 mills Special interest 4 1/2 mills Water tax 1 mill making twelve mills in the water district and eleven mill outside of water district adopted by the following vote Ayes ald J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none Ald Ryder also offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque that street commissioner be and is hereby instructed to make the alley passable in rear of lots abutting Dodge Street said alley being in Bush's subdivision of out lot 702 referred to the street committee ald Crawford presented an estimate of the city engineer of the amount of grading Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler done by F W Kringle contractor on the improvement of White street viz 1200 cubic yards grading at 20c 240 on motion the amount was ordered paid Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk 3 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 south side of Valeria street between West Eagle Point Ave and west end of said street adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the extension of West Eight Street from Wilson Avenue to the west line extended of Roberts Avenue be and is hereby declared a public highway and the engineer be instructed to cause the plat of the same now on file in his office to be properly recorded Resolved further that the engineer be instructed to report a suitable grade for the said extension Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the street commissioner be instructed to raise and reconstruct the east and west crossings on Main Street at the instruction of Fifth Sixth and Seventh Streets in such a manner as shall prevent hem from being covered with mud and water at all times using new material if necessary Ald Crawford presented a bill from Isaac Proctor for 22.50 for stone furnished on repairs of Dodge Street and moved the bill be paid motion carried The same also presented the following To his honor the mayor and the city council of Dubuque Iowa in accordance with section 3 of Chapter 161 of the laws of the 21st General Assembly of Iowa I hereby name three electors from each of the six election precincts of said city each three electors being residents of the precinct for which he is named One from each three to be chosen by you to act as register for one year as contemplated by said chapter 161 as follows 1st precinct Geo A Barnes Thos Finn R L Collier 2nd Precinct T M Rogers Robt McArthur W S Couch 3rd precinct B W Jones Andrew Hoerner Adam Doerr 4th precinct T J Paisley John D Jennings Joseph Herod 5th precinct Westside Peter Sahm Robt Thompson R M MkKinley 6th precinct Eastside Geo Fengler Jos Morgadant Geo Buehler Dubuque Sept 4th 1886 F T Gilham Chairman city central republican committee Ald Crawford moved teh selections of such registers be referred to a special committee consisting of Alds Doerfler Hayden parker and Crawford motion adopted Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler ald J M Byrne moved that all petitions in the hands of the recorder in reference to delinquent taxes be referred to the delinquent tax committee without reading carried Petitions of the following named persons were thereupon referred Mrs Walter F Collins patrick Smith and L Dolson Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted resolved that in pursuance of the provisions of section 5 five of chapter 161 of the acts of the last general assembly the city recorder be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a suitable book for the registration of voters prepared in the manner and form prescribed in said section and to have a sufficient number of copies of said book printed ruled and bound and to furnish the same to the official resgisters of each election precinct of the city in the time and manner provided by statute Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the julien avenue sewer be arched with stone masonry from the westerly terminus of the present arching to the west side of Walnut Street that the north side of Julien Avenue from the intersection of said avenue with Hill Street to Walnut Street be curbed and guttered in accordance with the ordinance relating to such improvements that the city engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications and make an estimate of teh cost and that the recorder advertise for proposals for the doing of the work the curbing and guttering to be done at the expense of the abutting property On motion the preceding resolution ws referred to the committee on streets ald Parker chairman of the equalization committee reported on the bill of Jos J Pfiffner city assessor in favor of paying him 1100 in full of all demands 800 of said 1100 being already paid leaving a balance due him of 300 report adopted Ald Hollnagel of teh fire committee presented fules and regulations for the fire department of the city of Dubuque Ald Crawford moved that before the rules and regulations were read the council take a recess of five minutes carried Upon reassembling the recorder read the rules and regulations of the fire department of the city of Dubuque Ald Crawford moved the rules and regulations be referred to the ordinance committee Ald ryder amended Ald Crawfords motion by moving the fire committee be added to the ordinance committee for action upon said rules and regulations carried Ald ryder moved the mayor appoint a committee of two to investigate the need of and if necessary purchase two new horses for the fire department carried The chair appointed as such committee Alds Jms M Byrn and Hollnagel Adjourned Regular Session Sept 9th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagle Parker and Trexler Ald Hollnagel of the printing committee reported in favor of paying the following bills of the Dubuque Telegraph for job printing 32.50 for official printing month of August 41.65 report adopted The mayor presented an invitation from Rev Chas O Brown pastor of the congregational church to the city council to attend a commemoration sermon on the life of Judge James Burt to be delivered at the congregational church Sunday next at 10:20 am on motion the invitation was accepted The mayor from the special committee to whom was referred the petition of the Dubuque Turn Verein praying for the remission of taxes presented a report on said petition action on which upon motion was postponed awaiting a minority report on motion the council adjourned attest James agnew Recorder pro tem Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler third precinct in place of that of Mr Horner very respectfully etc T F Gilliam Chairman city central republican committee Ald Crawford presented the following report to the city council your special committee to which was referred the communication of T F Gilliam Chairman of the republican city central committee presenting the names of three persons in each election prcinct of the city from whom it is desired by said committee that the council should select one register of voters in each precinct would recommend the appointment of the following named persons as registers to wit First Ward Thoas Finn Second Ward Thomas Rogers Third ward P S Webster Fourth Ward TJ Paisley EP Fifth Ward Jas Morgandannt W P fifth Ward Robt M McKinley Respectfully submitted louis doerfler C D Hayden P W Crawford J W Parker Committee Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the report lost by the following vote Ayes Ald Crawford Doerfler Hayden and Parker 4 Nayes Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Downer Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 6 Ald Downer moved the names submitted by the chairman of the democratic city central committee from which the registers to represent the democratic party in each voting precinct an requested to be selected be read and that the council then proceed to elect the registers by ballot carried the following communication was thereupon read to the honorable mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Iowa Gentlemen in complinance with teh provisions of Chapter 161 Acts of the Twenty first general assembly of Iowa and on behalf of the democratic city central committee I herewith submit to your honorable body the following list of names from which you are to select registers to act as a board of registration in the different precincts if the city First ward James P Connor J W Halpin James Agnew Second Ward Hubert Odonnell J Pier James Flanagan Third Ward J M Werner Mathias Morgan John Wunderlich Fourth ward J M Kennety C E Waler Fred Herbst Fifth Ward W P J J Pfiffner T O Sullivan N J Schrup Fifth Ward EP Jacob Kessler J J Geiger Herman Brunkman All of which is respectfully submitted J J Dunn Chairman Democratic City Central Committee Ald Hayden moved the council proceed to elect registers by ballot carried The chair appointed alds Ryder and Doerfler tellers Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler First Ward first ballot james oconnor thos finn james agnew R L Collier James Agnew having received a majority of the vote cast was declared elected deomcratic register A tie resulting between two republican registers Collier and Finn Mr R L Collier was declared elected republican register by the mayor casting his vote for said collier Second Ward First ballot Hubert ODonnell J Pier James Flanagan Robt McArthur Thos Rogers Messrs J Pier and Robert McArthur having received a majority of the vote cast were declared elected democratic and republic registers Third Ward First Ballot P S Webster Mathias morgan Adam Doerr J M Werner Messers J M Werner and Adam Doerr having received a majority of all the votes cast were declared elected democratic and republican registers Fourth Ward first ballot T J Paisley Jos Herod J M Kennety Fred Herbst Messrs Jos Herod and J M Kennety having received a majority of all the votes cast were declared elected democratic and republican registers Fifth Ward west precinct first ballot Robt M McKinley Jos J Pfiffner N J Schrup Robt Thompson T OSullivan Messrs N J Schrup and Robt Thompson having received a majority of all the votes cast were declared elected democratic and republican registers fifth Ward east precinct first ballot Herman Brinkman Jos Morgandaunt Geo Buehler Jacob Kessler J J Geiger Messrs Geo Buehler R and Jacob Kessler D having received a majority of all the votes cast were declared elected democratic and republican registers Ald Hayden of the special committee to which was referred the petition of the Dubuque Turn Verein presented and read the following report to the mayor and city council the undersigned members of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of the Dubuque Turn Verein asking that their property known as the Turner Hall be exempt from taxation on the ground that they are a benevolent and educational institution being unable to agree with a majority of teh committee desire to submit a minority report the legal opinion of the city atorney is conceding that the objects are benevelent as alleged in the petition and as contemplated by statute the property in question must be devoted solely to the appropriate objects of the society and cannot be leased or otherwise used with a view to pecuniary profit That the building is used for a saloon and rented for meetings dances theater purposes and otherwise used with a view to pecuniary profit the petitioners themselves cannot deny We therefore report adversely to the prayer of the petitioners C D Hayden P W crawford Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler On motion of ald Hollnagel the recorder read the following majority report on the same petition To the city council of the city of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee to when the petition of the Dubuque Turn Verein has been referred would respectfully report 1 your committee find the society has been exempt from taxes for the last ten years in city and county and since exmayor Knights administration when the same tax matter came before the council and after due investigation of the law by ex mayor Knight and County Attorney Matthews the council cancelled the taxes 2 The law exempts them as an educational and benevolent society which cares for and protects the widows and orphans of its members the same and as well as any other society 3 As in regard to the city attorneys opinion that the property is devoted solely to the society your committee is perfectly sure that institution is not a money making business and has to receive some revenue from the building to support the society Your committee find also that all other societies in the city are exempt taxes and it would not do justice if the prayer of the petitioner was not granted and your committee could give you a list of other societies having from 5000 to 8000 in monies and credits which are exempt from taxes in teh city and county and it would not be fair to make flesh of one and fish of another we therefore recommend that the prayer of the petitioner be granted John Glab Chas Hollnagel Philip Ryder Ald J M Byrne moved the adoption of the minority report carried by the following vote Ayes ald thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden and Parker 6 Nays ald Doerfler Hollnagel ryder and Trexler 4 Ald Trexler moved that he be allowed to present a petition in his posession to the council for action carried by the following vote Ayes Ald T Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes Ald Parker 1 Petition of Jos Simones et al owners of property in block no 442 city praying that John Pilmeyer be granted permission to erect a frame addition to his house on said block referred to committee on fire with power Ald Downer moved that the question of extending the water mains upon the hills be taken up for action carried Ald Crawford read a letter from Geo B Burch in regard to the necessity of the extension of the water mains ald Ryder chairman of the committee of the whole reported on the petition of J K Graves et al and W P Lange et al praying for the extension of the water main upon the hills in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioners and that the water company comply with the same on the hills and such other portions of the city as will justify Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Ryder moved the adoption of the report carried Ald Ryder of the same committee reported in favor of receiving and filing the protest of the dubuque Water company against the extension of the water mains upon the hills report adopted Ald Crawford moved that the adoption of the report of the committee on the petitions for the extension of the water mains upon the hills be reconsidered carried Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and permission granted to any person present to address the council in regard to the extension of the water mains as prayed for carried Messers Fouke and Lyon addressed the council in behalf of the protest of the water company and Messers Longueville and Pollock in behalf of petitioners ald Crawford moved the question of the extension of the water mains upon the bluffs be referred to a special committee of which ald Parker shall be chairman and one alderman from each ward a member that said committee consult with the city attorney regarding the power of the city to order said extension that they cause the city engineer to make an estimate of the cost and confer with the petitioners in regard to their wants and report the proceedings of said investigation to the council at an early a date as possible carried the chair appointed as auxiliaries to the chairman of said committee alds Hayden Ryder Trexler and Hollnagel Ald Crawford of the street committee offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to notify Mrs Brothwell to remove the fence from Dodge Street in front of lot 8 of mineral lot 158 and that the street commissioner do the necessary grading to enable a sidewalk to be laid along said lot on north side of Dodge Street Ald crawford submitted the following report Your committee on streets to which was referred the resolution providing for the arching of Julien Avenue sewer from Hill Street to Walnut Street also for the guttering and curbing of the north side of said street from Hill Street to Walnut Street would respectfully recommend the adoption of said resolution The ayes and nayes being called on the adoption of that part of the resolution providing for the arching of Julien Avenue sewer from Hill Street to Walnut Street it was adopted by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Ryder 7 Nayes Ald Doerfler Hollnagel and Trexler 3 Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The ayes and nayes being called on the adoption of that part of the resolution providing for the curbing and guttering of the north side of Julien Avenue from Hill Street to Walnut Street it was adopted by the following vote Ayes alds thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler 8 Nayes Ald Doerfler and Hollnagel 2 Ald Crawford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that Dodge Street sewer be extended from the east side of Bluff Street westerly 30 feet that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to prepare plans and specifications and the city recorder to advertise for bids for the construction of the same adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 7 Nayes Ald Doerfler Downer and Hayden 3 Ald Crawford presented an estimate of the city engineer of the work done by M Lavin contractor in construdcting the Julien Avenue cistern total estimate 387.50 received on account 210 balance due contractor 177.50 Ald Crawford moved the balance 177.50 be paid carried Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Whereas lot No 209 East Dubuque addition in the city of Dubuque is subject to be and is covered with stagnant water to the injury of the health comfort and property of the city and the surrounding vicinity and whereas the property surrounding said lot is filled up and raised to grade and whereas it appears to this council that to prevent stagnant water from covering and remaining on said lot it will be necessary that said lot be filled up and raised to grade that is to a height even with the surrounding property therefor be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the owner of owners of said lot No 209 be and are hereby ordered and required to fill up and raise said lot to the grade of the surrounding property that is to a height even with the surrounding ground said filling and raising to be completed in accordance herewith on or before the 1st day of December 1886 resolved further that is the owner or owners of said lot shall neglect or refuse to fill up and raise said lot within the time herein designated said filling and raising shall be done at the expense of the city and the cost thereof with all incidental expenses connected therewith collected in the manner provided by ordinance That a copy of this resolution duly issued and certified by the recorder under the seal of the city shall be served upon the owner or owners of said lots as provided by ordinance Ald Crawford moved that action on the resolution be laid over until the regular session in October and the recorder instructed to notify the owner of said lot to appear at that time and show cause if any he has why said filling should not done carried Adjourned Regular Session Sept 14th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Communication of the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railway company asking that the city marshal be instructed or that petitioners be empowered to remove a frame house and outbuildings owned by one Miller on Third Street extension as said building prevented the laying of tracks by said company as authorized by ordinance Ald Crawford moved the officials of the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railway Company be granted permission to remove the buildings and that the city marshal cooperate with them in such removal carried Ald Crawford presented the following report which on his motion was adopted Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of J Quinlivan et al praying teh council to improve Rowan street from Southern Avenue to Grandview Avenue sufficiently to render it passable for unloaded teams would respectfully recommend that the street commissioner be instructed to remove all trees and other obstructions from said street and to expend an amount not exceeding 50 in making it passable as asked for by petitioners Ald Ryder moved that Mr Kempl be appointed city weigher at teh southern avenue scales carried Ald Downer offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved by the city council that a brick or cement sidewalk eight 8 feet wide be laid on the east side of jackson Park that the city engineer prepare plans and specifications and the recorder advertise for bids for doing the same Ald Hollnagel chairman of the fire committee presented the following your committee on fire recommend that the committee appointed at the last session of this council be instructed to buy two horses to draw the hose carrige to and from fires stationed in the fifth ward engine house and dispose of the old horse in said house on motion adopted Ald ryder moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew recorder Adjourned Regular Session Sept 23rd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 The chair stated the meeting was called to open the bids for and awarding contracts to construct sewer on Dodge Street and Julien Avenue for the curbing and guttering of Julien Avenue from the angle opposite the diamond house to Walnut Street also for the construction of a brick or cement sidewalk on the east side of jackson park On motion of ald Thos Byrne the bids were opened by the recorder and referred ot the city engineer Ald Parker moved that a remonstrance in his hands relating to the opening of an alley between lot 774 and lot 2 of subdivision of lot 775 of mcDaniels subdision be read carried Remonstrance of Geo H Fry et al against the opening of a passage way between lot 774 and lot 2 of lot 775 McDaniels subdivision was read by the recorder and on motion of Ald parker referred to the street committee Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution which upon his motion was referred to the street committee Whereas complaint has been brought about the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad company of not having a flagman stationed on the crossing of Eagle point Avenue and Kniest Street and Whereas there is so much travel on said thoroughfare as children going to and from the Fifth Ward School funerals passing said avenue to and from cemeteries etc Therefore be it resolved by the city council that the city marshal be and is hereby instructed to notify the said Minnesota and Northern R R Co to station a flagman on said Eagle Point Avfenue R R Crossing when running their trains Ald Crawford presented the following estimate of the city engineer on the bids received for the construction of a sewer on Julien Avenue from the angle opposite the Diamond Home to Walnut Street and the curbing and guttering of said avenue between said points Ross McMahon TW Boone Thos C Kavanaugh T J Donahue J F Kringle Adam Schmidt M Lavin John Schromen James Lee Chas steuck Chas Steuck being the lowest bidder he was awarded the contract for doing the work as specified in his bid by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden HOllnagel parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Adjourned Regular Session Sept 23rd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 Ald Crawford presented an estimate of the city engineer upon the bids received for the construction of a sewer on the north side of Dodge Street from Bluff Street 300 feet westerly viz Chas Steuck Ross mcMahon T W Boone T J Donahue Adam Schmidt James Lee John Schromen John Schromen being the lowest bidder on motion of Ald Crawford he was awarded the contract Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a gasoline lamp be placed on High Street bridge at Dubuque and northwestern crossing adopted Ald thos Byrne presented the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that west eight street between Wilson Avenue and Roberts Avenue be graded guttered and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject That teh 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 and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the owners of abutting property adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none Ald Downer moved that the market master be instructed to have a gas jet placed in the small room on the lower floor of the city hall in which elections are held carried Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make a survey and plat of the alley from Highland place to grove street petitioned for by J J Rowan and others in accordance with section 1 one of chapter twenty five 25 of the revised ordinance adopted Ald Crawford presented an estimate of the city engineer on the bids received for constructing a brick or cement sidwalk on the east side of Jackson Park viz for a brick walk Adam Schmidt J Chesterman Chas Steuck Cement walk Chas Steuck Dubuque Paving company walk 7 ft 6 in wide walk 8 ft in wide Ald Downer moved a brick sidewalk be adopted and the contract for constructing the same be awarded to Chas Steuck his being the lowest bid Ald Thos Buyrne offered as an amendment to Ald Downers motion that a cement sidewalk 9 ft 3 inches wide be laid and the contract awarded to the Dubuque paving company theirs being the lowest bid 590 Adjourned Regular Session Sept 23rd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 Ald Hollnagel amended Ald Thos Byrnes amendment by moving the awarding of the contract be laid over until next meeting lost by the following vote Nayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden and Ryder 6 Ayes Ald Hollnagel Parker and Trexler 3 The ayes and nayes being called upon the Thos Byrnes amendment it carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Hayden and Ryder 5 Nayes Ald Downer Hollnagel Parker and Trexler 4 Ald Downer of the special committee to which was referred the petition of Barbara Tinkeham et al submitted the following report on the same to the city council your committee to whom was referred certain petitions asking for the abatement of a nuisance caused by the union slaughter house would report that in accordance with their instructions they had an interview with the principle members of that establishment with the following results These gentlemen state it is the intention of the company to replace the present building new occupied by their rendering establishment tanks etc with a substancial brick building together with the most approved facilities for preventing any obnoxious smells in the process of rendering In the opinion of your committee the principal cause of the nuisance of which complaint is made arises from the rendering of material received from the different butchers in advanced stages of decomposition this the managers promise to remedy by refusing to receive such putrid of fal pending such time as the promised improvements are made these improvements together with the promised caution on the part of the managers remove all reasonable objections but we think that the health officer should visit the place frequently to see that the above promises are faithfully complied with all of which is respectfully submitted A M Downer J Trexler Louis Doerfler Chas Hollnagel committee Ald ryder moved the report of the committee be adopted carried Ald Downer chairman of the special committee appointed to investigate the doings of the members of the fire department submitted the following Your committee appointed to investigate certain alleged acts of insubordination in the fire department having finished their labors would respectfully report as follows We find that J Schonberger of the Sol Turck engine company is guilty of insubordination and disrespect to his captain and of deserting his post of duty during the progress of fires we also find Thomas Ryder stoker of the same company is guilty of like insubordination in denying the authority of his captain in refusing to obey his orders thereby destroying the authority of his captain and injuring the discipline of teh company Your committee also consider Chief Reinfried and Capt James Daley deserving of censure the first named for not taking prompt action action when Adjourned Regular Session Sept 23rd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 cares affecting the discipline of the department were brought to his notice and capt daley for not having promptly reported each dereliction of duty to his chief we find a general lack of discipline throughout the departmetn owing as we think to the absence of proper rules of government of the same the necessity for which cannot be too strongly urged We would recommend that such rules be adopted as early as possible all of which is respectfully submitted A M Downer C D Hayden J W Parker committee Ald Hollngel moved that the report be referred back to the committee awaiting a minority report carried The city attorney called the attention of the council to the fact that Messers Specht and Moore had failed to keep their agreement with the city regarding the payment of a special assessment levied against their property for the improvement of West Street abutting same Ald Crawford moved that the auditor be instructed to call upon Messers Specht and moore and Henry Michel their attorney and stated if they did not fulfill their proposition within five days the citys agreements to accept teh same be withdrawn carried Ald Crawford the attention of the council to the necessity of extending the retaining wall now in course of construction on Grove Street so as the same will protect the filling on west eleventh street Ald Thos Byrne moved the matter of extending said wall be referred to the committee of the whole carried Ald Trexler moved that in as much as a member of the special committee appointed to purchase horses for the fire department had refused to serve the purchasing of said horses be referred to the committee on fire carried Ald parker chairman of the special committee to which was referred the matter of extending the water mains on the hills submitted the following report To the honorable mayor and city council your special committee to whom was referred the matter of the petition of J K Graves and others asking the extension of the water mains to Burch street and fenelon place would respectfully report that they find it is the duty of the water company to extend its mains to any part of the city when requested so to do so by this council and to furnish sufficient water for the use of the city and its cizitzens residing along the streets when such mains extend that in this case it is advisable to extend the mains along from the junction of Hill Street and Julien avenue up Hill Street to Burch up Burch to the center of Third with a Adjourned Regular Session Sept 23rd 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler 6 branch pipe to the east end of Fenelon Place and that there be placed thereon four plugs we also find that the income from these plugs will more than pay 7 percent of the cost of the necessary pipe we find that the cost of laying this pipe will not be more than the laying of pipe ordinarily does your committee would therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution Resolved that the Dubuque Water Company be and hereby is required to extend its water mains from the plug at the intersection of Julien Avenue and Hill Street along Hill Street to the intersection of Burch Street thence along burch street to the center of Third Street and from Burch along Fenelon Place to the east end thereof and that it be required to place along such extensions four plugs at such places as the city council may direct Ald Thos Byrne moved that before action is taken upon the report the rules be suspended and any party present granted permission to address the council in favor or against the adoption of the report carried Mr Fouke addressed the council adverse to the adoption of the report at present Mr Burch spoke in favor of its adoption Ald Parker moved the adoption of the report carried by the following vote Ayes Ald thos byrne J M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 9 Nayes none Ald Hayden moved to adjourn carried adjourned attest James Agnew recorder Regular Session October 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler minutes of last meeting read and approved the following bills were allowed To whom What purpose Amount Key City Gas Co Gas for Au gust Thos Burns Clms in recorders office W M Hetherington transcript The herald notices Jas Agnew filing and recording deeds Ellwanger Bros harness for fire department J Trexler feed for impounded animals L Daily patrol service Key city H & L Truck co time of minute men H McCarten material for street repairs Morrison bros repairing fountains Key City Gas Co coke Chas Hollnagel feed for fire dept National Iron and Brass Works fire dept supplies Jms Heim paving brick Thos E Frith hauling garbage Dub Water Co water G B Grosvenor stationary Chas Steuck macadam J Hanson macadam Farley & Loetscher Mfg co shavings for fire dept Geo Zumhof Jr lumber for street repairs E M Dickey Co supplies for fire dept Paul Traut fire dept uniforms Jas Cushing Street Dept Supplies J Pickleyy road material Bock and Reed repairs to road tools G R Sherlin patrol wagon service Mrs Koenig scrubbing city hall Thos E Frith killing dogs Wm Dolan special police Graff and Glansman impounding dogs Martin Landrigan impounding animals Dub Furnt and Burial Case Co Fire dept supplies Key City Gas Co gas for Sept P Klauer hard mar for city hall Wm R Rebman improving fifteenth street Silsby Manf Co new hose cart Regular Session October 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler JA Pier fire dept supplies Jms Trexler feed for fire dept James Moore impounding cattle etc JP Geiger repairs in city hall F Agnew patrol wagon service Henry Ehlers repairing bridge Christman and Healy road tools Park supplies Dub Telegraph printing notices tax lists etc P Klauer road dept supplies Jms Tibby macadam Chamberlain plow co repairing road tools Iowa Iron works Co supplies for fire dept repairs for fire dept M McCarten improving Grove Street Jas ronan improving alley M gleason Macadam A Heizler J tibby Roger McPoland G Parr mcGovern F Hess J Brommetz J Hanson Anton Schmidt Street labor F Rueger Jms McCoy laying sidewalk void void Ed Blane assistant engineers office Arnold Tschirgi M Laven constructing cistern m laven James Lee improving Fourteenth st Frank Essman sub fireman Wm Rebman improving 16th st Novelty Iron Works cistern covers the following bills were on motion referred Central union telephone co fire alarm and telephone service 82.27 to committee on claims E K Tuttle witness fees Quin vs city of Dubuque 3.85 to city attorney Jms Pickley gasoline street lamps 372.30 to committee on police and gas Regular Session October 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald hayden moved the rules be suspended and any party present having any remonstrance to speak of against the levying of special taxes against their property for the improvement of streets or alleys abutting the same be given permission to address the council carried Mr Haisch and Mr Mullen addressed the council regarding the improper repair of the alley from 15th to 16 street and between Washington and jackson streets necessary to secure the proper drainage Mr Jms ONeill also protested against the poor manner in which the curbing was set on 14th street abutting his lot Ald hayden moved the council adjourn until 2 oclock pm carried afternoon session Council met pursuant to adjournment at 2 oclock pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of works done by F W Kringle contractor on the improvement of Whtie street from N M 1-5 lot 488 city to Eagle Point Ave said estimate amounting to 2072.99 Ald Crawford moved F W Kringle be allowed 800.00 on account of said improvement carried Ald Crawford chairman of the street committee also recommended that W H Rebman contractor to be allowed 175 on account of work done by him improving the alley from 15th to 16th streets between Jackson and Washington the city engineers estimate of said work being 232.31 On motion the recommendation was adopted Ald Crawford moved that the construction of the arch of the sewer being constructed on Julien Ave be referred to Ald Thos Byrne and the city engineer that they examine the same and think it is not being constructed properly to have it changed and if they fail to agree that they call for the opinion of ex city engineer Knowlton Ald Ryder offered as an amendment that the matter of constructing said arch be referred to the street committee and city engineer carried Petitions J ONeill asking to be allowed to pay in monthly installments the special tax levied against his property N 1/2 lot 122 East Dub Addition referred to finance committee Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Aldred Young et al praying that sidewalks be ordered laid on High Street where not already laid referred to street committee with power Medical staff at mercy Hospital praying that Peabody avenue be improved to permit the early access over the same of vehicles to and from the mercy hospital referred to the street committee Geo W Lucas et al protesting against the erection of a frame barn by L Daily on his lot corner of First and bluff Streets referred to the fire committee and ald Thos Byrne F Weland et al protesting against the laying of a sidewalk on the west side of valeria st unless said sidewalk is graded On motion of Ald Hollnagel the petition was granted and the street commissioner instructed to grade the sidewalk C J Richards et al asking that Seminary Street be repaired abutting the porter place and also in the vicinity of Mt St Joseph's academy referred to the street committee with power Wm Dorcoran praying that Emmitt and St Marys streets be ordered improved referred to the street committee James Cushing et al asking that seventh street from Division street north be repaired Referred to the committee on streets Duggan Sullivan and Kinsella asking that Devores patent sash balance be placed on the windows of the different city engine houses referred to the fire committee Jos Simones et al asking that a stone crossing be ordered laid on the south side of the intersection of Clay and Sixteenth street referred to the street committee Jms Kintzinger asking that all obstructions be removed from Finley street north of Green Street also from Walnut Street north of Poplar Street referred to the street committee and engineer Mrs Honora Landrigan praying that elm Street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets be so graded as to prevent the laying of stagnant water on the same referred to the committee on streets J J Freeman asking that he be allowed damages for injuries sustained by him caused by his being thrown from a wagon while crossing a defective gutter corner of Jones and Locust street referred to committee on claims J Dietrich et al praying that a change of grade be made on Division Street between Humboldt and Reed streets referred to committee on streets Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Henry Conter praying that Helena Street west of Henion Street be graded referred to the street committee Matthew Duggan et al praying that Lawrence daily be granted permission to erect a frame barn on his lot between locust and bluff streets on first street referred to the fire committee and Ald Thos Byrne with power Petitions of P C Foley et al and Peter Geisecker et al laid over at a previous session and asking for police protection in their respective neighborhoods were on motion of Ald Ryder referred to the police and gas committee to make a recommendation regarding the same to the council H L Cutts et al committee of the knights of Labor asking the council to cease letting the street work of the city by contract referred to the streets committee R Kolk asking permission to erect a sign post on the sidewalk in front of his store No 776 main Street referred to the committee on streets the following acceptance of an ordinance was read and on motion ordered received and filed To the hon mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque you are hereby notified of the acceptance by the north american telegraph co of an ordinance entitled an ordinance for the erection and maintenance of telegraph poles and the stringing of wires thereon by the north american telegraph company in the city of Dubuque respectfully yours Chas C Clute local manager N A Tel Co John Gukeisen praying that 1000 monies and credits assessed to him for the year 1886 be cancelled on motion of Ald Doerfler the petition was granted Rev E O Beck pastor of Zions churck praying that the tax of 1885 on the parsonage of said church being lot 37 east dubuque addition be cancelled on motion of Ald Hollnagel the petition was granted P F Rooney praying that the assessment of 1886 on merchandise owned by him be reduced to 300 on motion of Ald Parker the prayer of petitioner was granted Petitions of the following named persons praying for reduction of assessments for the year 1886 were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee to wit Mrs Goldthorpe Susan Kistler J T Hancock J Mehlop Son & co Poole Gilliam & Co Coates Langstaff & Co C M Buettel C Bayless J Dittman mary Wilde J M Fritz J Strelan James Mullens Laura G Robinson Admr Austin Adams Trenk Wire Works Mrs A J Marsh Jos Markwood William Krakow Rebecca J Farley C S Wullweber est Frank E Gromsby M McMahon U Gantenbein Dubuque Mortgage and Loan and Trust Co R J Noble Ephraim James Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Margt Lucas Harriet A Stanley Ella S Horr Helen Finley trustees D N Cosley mrs A Eichman Norwegian Plow co Ham and Carver Petitions of the following parties praying for remission of taxes were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee to wit Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge Co Standard Lumber co Margaret Glennon Mrs J Steveson Mary Shannon Ellen Ahern James Donnelly H B Fiegenbaum C H Gregoire Katie Morre IL Cen R R Co J M Grether J M Lillig Mrs Wm B Yates Ald Trexler moved the rules be suspended and owners of property abutting on 14th street between Jackson and Pine streets granted permission to address the council in regard to the levying of a special tax to pay for the improvement of said 14th street carried Wm Helm and L Tinkenauer spoke of the very poor manner in which the curbing onsaid street was set reports of officers Street commissioner McMaster reported having expended improving and repairing streets during the month of September the sum of 1834.40 report ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay employees marshal moore reported 1071.45 due members of the police force for time served during the month of September that 60 arrests had been made He reported having paid to the treasurer 56.95 received for impounding and 1.50 received for fees he also submitted a report of the amount of time certain policemen were off duty on account of sickness and the amounts deducted from their salary for said time of duty Ald Hayden moved that the policemen absent from duty during the month be allowed full time carried On motion the marshals report was ordered recieved and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries Auditor Reilly reported 186 due members of the board of equalization for attendance at meetings of said board Ald Hollnagel moved the report be referred to the committee of the whole carried Auditor Reilly reported 834.85 due city officers and 1070 due members of the fire department for salaries for the month of September Report ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries Treasurer Traut reported having paid during September for refunded tax Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler interest on warrants and postage the sum of 339.53 Report ordered filed and warrants drawn to refund the same Marketmaster Rice reported havign rec eived and paid to the city treasurer the sums of 46.35 received for weighing 309 drafts on central market scales and 22.75 received for rent of Huckster stands also that he furnished meals to prisoners amounting to 6.40 during the past month report ordered received and filed and warrant drawn to pay the board of prisoners Recorder agnew reported having issued licenses amounting to 299.90 during the month of September Ordered received and filed D Hoffmann police justice for month of September reported having paid to the city treasurer the sum of 5.50 fines collected report ordered filed Owen Reynolds wood inspector reported having measured 893 cords of wood during the month of september report ordered filed the following reports of the different city weighers for the past month were ordered received and filed David Crotty First ward scales 384 drafts Henry Deckert High Street Scales 105 drafts Chas Pitschner West Dubuque Scales Frank Fosselman Fifth Ward Scales the city engineer reported on the petitions of Js OHalloran and Michael hardy asking to set curb and pave the gutters abutting their respective property that the work has been done ordered received and filed The same officer also presented the following we the undersigned owners of lots 4 and W 28 ft of 5 in Kellys subdivision hereby grant unto the city of Dubuque iowa the right to lay the necessary pipe to connect the springs of water situated on the above named lots said pipes to be laid four 4 feet below teh surfact with the proposed cistern for fire purposes abutting said lots on Julien Ave said right to be invested in the city of Dubuque as long said cistern is owned and used by the city of Dubuque Adolph Heins James Murphy Agreement on motion ordered entered upon the records and approved The bids for the improvement of West Eight Street extension from Wilson Avenue to Roberts Avenue were upon motion opened by the recorder and referred to the city engineer Reports of committees Ald ryder chairman of the finance committee presented a communication from the city treasurer asking that the finance committee be instructed to borrow the sum of 8000 to defray the expenses for the month of September and offered the following resolution Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Be it resolved that the city council of the city of Dubuque instruct the finance committee to borrow the sum of 8000 eight thousand dollars to pay the expenses of the city for the month of September 1886 at the lowest possible rate of interest On motion of ald Ryder the resolution was adopted Ald Ryder also presented the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved that the city council of Dubuque instruct the city recorder to draw a warrant in favor of patrick O'Meara for the sum of two hundred dollars 200 to pay for horse purchased by the fire committee for the fifth ward engine house Ald Ryder of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of Mrs Andrew Murphy claiming damages caused her property by the opening of Grandview Avenue reported in favor of paying her 5.00 the amount allowed her by the jury empanelled to assess damages caused by said street extension On motion referred to the city attorney to have Mrs Andrew Murphy execute a deed transferring said property to the city when a warrant will be drawn for 5.00 to pay for same Ald Hayden of the ordinance committee asked for further time to report on the rules and regulations of the fire department granted Ald Doerfler moved that when the council adjourns it does so to meet again Monday evening Oct 11th 1886 at half past 7 oclock carried Ald Crawford presented the following report from the street committee to the city council Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of Wm Corcoran et al praying the council to permanently improve Emmett and St Mary streets respectfully submits the resolutions and recommend their adoption P W Crawford Tom Byrne Louis Doerfler committee Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that St Mary street between Third and the south side of Emmett street 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 owners of abutting property Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that Emmett street between Bluff and St Mary Streets be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 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 owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved that action on these resolutions be postponsed until next Monday evening carried Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following report Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of F W Kringle asking the council to cause the alley between Seventeenth and Angela streets east of catherine street to be opened would recommend the marshal be instructed to give the parties obstructing said alley 30 days notice to remove all obstructions from the same in case the same should not be done at the time named that he proceed to open said alley at once without further orders report adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following report on the petition of Jos L Horr your committee on streets would recommend that in consideration of the large amount of material taken and used by the city from mineral lot 472 that the city taxes for the year 1885 on said lot amounting 22.44 be cancelled and that the recorder notify the treasurer of this order report adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following report Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of Ald and F Freiburg asking that the sidewalk on the south side of Julien Avenue from the west side of lot 8 to Wilson Avenue be curbed and a new walk laid where found necessary would recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted and the curb be set and the remains of the old walk taken up and a new walk laid all of said improvements to be done at teh expense of the abutting property report adopted adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald thos byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler 9 nayes none ald Crawford presented the following report which upon his motion was adopted to the honorable mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Gentlemen your committee on streets respectfully report having accepted the curbing guttering and macadamizing of White Street from North l of north middle fifth lot 488 city to Eagle point Avenue by F W Kringle P W Crawford tom Byrne Louis Doerfler committee Ald Crawford presented the following estimate from the city engineer on the bids received for the improvement of West Eight Street from Wilson Ave to Roberts Avenue Jas Ronan Jms Tibby Chas Steuck Ross McMahon M Lavin Mr Labin being the lowest bidder on motion Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for teh performance of the work the guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of owners of abutting property ald Crawford moved that action on these resolutions be postponed until next Monday evening carried Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of FW Kringle asking the council to cause the alley between Seventeenth and Angela Streets east of catherine street to be opened would recommend the marshal be instructed to give the parties obstructing said alley 30 days notice to remove all obstructions from the same in case the same should not be done at the time named that he proceed to open said alley at once without further orders report adopted Ald Crawford of the same committee submitted the following report on the petition of Jos L Horr Your committee on streets would recommend that in consideration of the large amount of material taken and used by the city from mineral lot 472 that the city taxes for the year 1885 on said lot amounting 22.44 be cancelled and that the recorder notify the treasurer of this order report adopted Ald Crawford presented the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the southside of Julien Avenue between the west line of lot 8 Kellys subdivision and Wilson Avenue in confority with the ordinance upon the 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 curbing to be done at the expense of the owners of the abutting property Ald Crawford your committee and F Freiburg Avenue from laid where petitioners be granted walk taken up done at the expense adopted by the Doerfler Downer Ald Crawford to the honorable Gentlemen the curbing g of north middle tractor P W Crawford Tom Byrne Louis Doerfler committee Ald Crawford presented the following estimate from the city engineer on the bids received for the improvement of West Eight street from Wilson ave to Roberts Ave Jas Ronan Jms Tibby Chas Steuck Ross McMahon M Lavin Mr Lavin being the lowest bidder on motion Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler he was awarded the contract Ald crawford presented a resolution laid over at the session of Sept 9 86 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of Seminary Street abutting lot 90 cox's add by M Deng contractor no objection being raised by owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of Sept 9 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of an alley from Julien Ave south between Nevada and Alpine Streets by Jas Ronan contractor no objections being raised by owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of Sept 9 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against the abutting property to pay for the improvement of the south side of 14th street from Jackson to Pine streets by Chas Steuck sublet to James Lee contractor no objections being raised by the owners of the abutting capable of being sustained by the council Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimouslu and laid over at the sesion of a special assessment against abut of an alley situated between 15th and W H Rebman contractor ing property capbable of being sustain adoption of the resolution carried er at a previous session providing and moved the resolution be a and lot shall be filled to may 1st the resolution as amended be adopted asked for and was granted Dubuque Building and loan association no 5 and 6 of the subdivision of lot no of sanfords subdivision in the city of Dubuque Iowa according to the official plat of said subdivision on the records of Dubuque County Iowa and moved the recorder be instructed to have the same recorded motion carried Ald Trexler chairman of the market committee to which was referred the purchasing of wood for the city hall reported as follows Your committee on markets would recommend to award the contract to Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler he was awarded the contract Ald Crawford presented a resolution laid over at the session of Sept 9 86 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of Seminary street abutting lot 90 cox's add by M Deng contractor no objection being raised by owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of Sept 9 1886 providnign for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of an alley from Julien Ave South between Nevada and Alpine Streets by jas Ronan contractor No objections being raised by owners of abutting property Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of September 9 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against the abutting property to pay for the improvement of the south side of 14th street from Jackson to Pine Streets by Chas Steuck sublet to James Lee contractor no objections being raised by the owenrs of abutting capable of being sustained by the council Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Ald Crawford presented a resolution read and laid over at the session of Sept 9 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment against abutting property to pay for the improvement of an alley situated between 15th and 16th and jackson and Washington streets by W H Rebman contractor No objections being raised by owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resulotion carried Ald Crawford presented a resolution laid over at a previous session providing for the filling of lot 209 East Dubuque Add and moved the resolution be amended by fixing the time in which said lot shall be filled to May 1st 1887 motion carried Ald Crawford moved the resolution as amended be adopted Ald Hollnagel of the printing committee asked for and was granted further time to report Ald Downer presented a deed from the Dubuque building and loan association transferring to the city of Dubuque lots no 5 and 6 of the subdivision of lot no 68 of Sanfords subdivision in the city of Dubuque Iowa according to the official plat of said subdivision on the records of Dubuque county Iowa and moved the recorder be instructed to have the same recorded motion carried Ald Trexler chairman of the market committee to which was referred the purchasing of wood for the city hall reported as follows your committee on markets would recommend to award the contract to Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler J F ODea to furnish the city with forty 40 cords of wood at the city hall at 5.30 per cord he being the lowest bidder J Trexler Phil Ryder J W parker committee Ald Doerfler moved the council proceed to elect a hog weigher for the ensuing year Ald Crawford offered as an amendment that said election be postponed until Monday evening lost by the following vote Ayes Alds Thos Byrne Crawford and parker 3 Nayes alds Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 6 Ald Doerfler moved the adoption of his motion carried The chair appointed alds Hayden and Trexler tellers The following is the result of the ballot for hog weigher Frick 5 mcDermott 2 Hayes 2 Mr Frick having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Ald Trexler offered the following resolution be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be and is hereby instructed to raise the crossing on the south side of Thirteenth street and clay street adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was referred to the police and gas committee with power Resolved that a gasoline street lamp be placed on the south side of West Eleventh Street at a point opposite the center of race street Ald Hollnagel of teh fire committee reported on the petition of Joseph Simones et al praying that J Pillmeyer be granted permission to erect a frame building within the fire limits in favor of granting prayer of petitioners report adopted Ald Hollnagel of the same committee reported on the petition of O E Duncan et al asking that a fire plug be placed on the corner of Eighteenth and Clay streets in favor of granting the prayer of petitioners report adopted Ald Doerfler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That a sidewalk four 4 feet wide of good two inch plank be within fifteen 15 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Jackson Street between Twenty third street and Peru Road adopted by the following unanimous vote of all members present Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was Regular Session Oct 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler referred to the street committee Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that 17th street between West Locust and the west line of clarke street be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject that teh city engineer be and he is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specificiations 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 owners of abutting property the contractor to have until December 1st 1887 to complete the work be entitled to all the rock excavated and to be required to give bond in the sum of 2000 for the faithful prerformance of the work Ald Ryder of the committee of the whole to which was referred the matter of building a retaining wall on west 11th street submitted the following report To the honorable mayor and city council of Dubuque Gentlemen the committee of the whole to whom was referred the resolution for completing a small portion of the retaining wall on West 11th street adjoining the residence of W G andrew beg leave to state that on visiting the location it was agreed unanimously to recommend the necessary amount of work done in order that the work might be completed and enable the abutters to curb gutter and macadamize that portion of West 11th Street between grove street and Weigle alley which they propose doing report adopted The committee of the whole to whom was referred the extension of the water mains in the lower portion of the city submitted the following report To the hon mayor and city council of Dubuque Your comittee to whom was referred the location of water pipe and hydrants in the southern portion of the city would respectfully state that they have examined and considered the matter and would respectfully report in favor of extending the water pipe from corner of Jones and Main streets along south Main street to railroad avenue placing hydrants at Dodge Charter and Railroad avenue on southern avenue we would recommend the water pipe be extended from Raffertys to the road leading from Southern Avenue to Morris Mill with hydrants at said road intersections one at railroad avenue and one between railroad avenue and Raffertys the size recommended is 6 inch pipe any pipe already laid to either the above named starting points to be replaced if smaller than 6 inch these lines and hydrants will afford fire protection to all lumber mills and railrioad property in the southern portion of the city respectfully submitted Phil Ryder chariman committee of the whole Jos Reinfreid Chief On motion the report was adopted Ald Crawford moved to adjourn carried attest James agnew recorder Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler The chair stated that the object of the meeting was to hear the reports of committees and the transaction of unfinished business Ald Trexler moved that a few petitions in his hands be read carried Petition of Geo Salot et al owners of property in the block bounded by seventh and eight and clay and Iowa Streets asking that Geo Salot be granted permission to erect a frame barn 16 x 20 feet and 12 feet hight on his premises in said block on motion of Ald Hollnagel referred to committee on fire with power Petition of United State Electric Light company asking permission to erect a line of poles from the alley between Main and Iowa Streets on Seventh to the Oatmeal mill along said Seventh street On motion of ald trexler the prayer of petitioner was granted Petition of Geo Salot asking permission to erect a frame barn within the fire limnits referred to the committee on fire with power Ald Hayden moved that a remonstrance in the hands of the recorder against teh improvement of Emmett and St Mary's streets be read carried Remonstrance of Mary mcDonnell et al against the proposed improvement of Emmett Street and remonstrance of Mullen Bros et al against the proposed improvement of St Mary's street were read The ayes and nayes wre called upon the adoption of a resolution presented by Ald Crawford at a previous session providing for the improvement of Emmett and St Mary Streets the same was lost by the following vote Nayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer and Hayden 4 Ayes Ald Doerfler Hollnagel and Trexler 3 Three fourths vote being necessary to order work done the remonstrances were received and filed and resolutions lost Remonstrance of Ft rev John Hennessy against the improvement of the south side of Julien Avenue east of Wilson Avenue and asking that said improvement be deferred on motion of Ald Doerfler ordered received and filed Ald Doerfler of the delinquient tax committee reported on the petition of Patk Smith in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on lots 77 and 78 union addition adopted Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler The same committee reported on the petition of Mrs Catherine mcCann in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on S 336 f E 1/2 city lot 131 adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Mrs Walter F Collins in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on sub out lot 724 lot 17 adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Ellen M OHalloran in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 and 1886 on lots 13 14 15 172 and 173 in Finley addition adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Mrs Jane Young in favor of remitting tax of 1885 on her property adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Frank Hoffman in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on lot 312 East Dubuque addition adopted The same committee reported on the petition of mary J Luke in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on lot 138 Finley Waples and Burtons addition adopted The same committee reported on the petition of Danl Harrington in favor of remitting the tax of 1885 on lot 2 min lot 28 adopted The same committee reported on the petition of J C mcGill in favor of cancelling 100 personalty assessed to him for year 1886 adopted The same committee reported in favor of reducing the personal assessment of Chris Gantenbein to 25 for year 1885 adopted The same committee reported on the petition of S M Langworthy in favor of refunding him 15 amount of taxes overpaid by him in 1885 for the tax on the property known as Clarks roller rink adopted the same committee reported on the petition of FA Smock in favor of refunding to her the tax upon 3500 in monies and credits 500 furniture and 150 other personal property unjustly assessed to her for the past two years and that the assessment upon her home for the year 1886 be placed at 3000 adopted The same committee reported on the petition of L G Dolson in favor of reducing the assessment of 1885 on min lot 78 to 2000 also in favor of cancelling the assessment of a horse and vehicle assessed to him for said year adopted The same committee reported in favor of canceling an assessment of 250 mdse assessed to Peter Wandersheit for 1885 adopted Ald Crawford moved the street committee be instructed to advertise for and receive proposals for the macadamizing of 500 feet of dodge street near the city limits Said macadamizing to be sixteen feet wide Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler Ald Hollnagel amended by moving the improvement of Dodge Street be poistponed until next spring carried Ald Hayden of the ordinance committee presented and read for the first time an ordinance to amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance to provide for the registration of births deaths burials and contagious diseases after which he moved the rules be suspended and the ordinance read for the second time and placed upon its final passage motion carried by the following vote Ayes Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler Nayes none The recorder read the ordinance for the second time the ayes and nayes being called upon the adoption of the ordinance it was adopted by the following unanimous vote of all members present Ayes ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler Ald downer chairman of the special committee appointed to investigage certain charges against members of the fire department submitted a report which upon motion of ald Crawford was postponed until next meeting Ald Hayden of the ordinance committee presented rules and regulations for the government of the fire departmetn and stated they would have to be recopied Ald Crawford moved the chairman be instructed to have said rules etc recopied and arranged for presentment at next meeting carried ald Doerfler offered the following resolution resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk 4 feet wide of good 2 inch plank be within five days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of west locust street between seventeenth street and alta vista street adopted by the following vote Ayes Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler Nayes none Ald Doerfler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk 2 feet wide of good 2 inch plank be within five days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of West Locust Street between Alta vista Street and Seminary Street adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler Nayes none Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler That a sidewalk not less than 8 feet wide of brich or natural or artificial stone be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on both sides of Seventeenth street between Clay and West Locust Streets wherever the sidewalk is not already laid adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 8 Nayes Ald Doerfler 1 Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk twelve feet wide of good two inch plank be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of Julien Avenue between the intersection of Hill Street with Julien Avenue and Rock Street wherever not already laid adopted by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 8 Nayes none Ald Crawford presented and read the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular session in November and the recorder instructed to notify the owners of abutting property to appear and show cause if any the have why said resolution should not be adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for curbing guttering and macadamizing white street from north line nw one fifth lot 488 city to eagle point avenue by F W Kringle contractor in front of and adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots an d 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 Hollnagel W 1/2 lot 35 LH langworthys add Conrad Fuchs W 1/2 lot 36 LH Langworthys add Geo Willging Jr W 1/2 lot 37 LH Langworthys add Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler G Vogt N W 1/4 lot 38 L H Langworthy add A Wunderlich SW 1/4 lot 38 LH lang add A Herb S E 1/2 Lot 437 city Henry Neuwohner N 1/5 lot 488 city A Wunderlich S 20 lot 1 Steiners sub M Schartzle Lot 2 Steiners sub Val Luck 3 4 5 Steiners sub Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler Mrs Anna Dell Lot 8 Steiners Sub John Groff Jr 10 Steiners Sub Anton Manahl 9 Steiners Sub Peter Schrafle N 27 1/2 lot 1 Steiners sub G wunderlich SW 20 lot 1 Steiners sub Jms Grutzmacher 6 Steiners Sub P Ellwanger est N 65 lot 11 L H Lang addn Phil Jungk N 30 S 35 lot 11 L H Lang addn Elizabeth Vogt S 5 lot 11 L H Lang addn Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler E H Shepley S 42 lot 12 L H Lang addn Wm Hollnagel 9a L H Lang addn N 23 lot 9 L H Lang addn Chas Klingenberg N M 31 lot 9 L H Lang addn Gregory Reinfried S 46 lot 9 L H Lang addn Anton Herb 10 L H Lang addn Frank Drasda S 46 W 1/2 41 L H Lang Addn W 1/2 42 L H Lang Addn W 1/2 43 L H Lang addn Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler F A Engler W 1/2 44 L H Lang Addn Wm Krakow 7 Steiners Sub Jms G Muekel M 21 lot 12 L H Lang addn Elizabeth Vogt N 37 lot 12 L H Lang addn John Graff N 1/2 13 L H Lang add Jos Kauffmann S M 1/2 13 LH Lang addn Jos Stoltz S 1/4 13 L H Lang addn Thos Kelly Sr N W 1/4 39 L H Lang addn Wm Krakow S W 1/4 39 L H Lang addn Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler M J Drasda S 42 W 1/2 40 L H Lang addn Wm Krakow N 22 W 1/2 40 L H Lang Addn M J Drasda N 18 W 1/2 41 L H Lang Addn chas Jahries N 1/4 lot 14 L H Addn Dvid Lorenz N M 1/4 14 L H Lang addn Jms C Meyer S 1/4 14 L H Lang addn Peter Sahm S M 1/4 14 L H Lang addn P Seitz N 20 N M 1/5 437 city ald Crawford presented and read the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular session in November and the recorder instructed to notify the owners of abutting property to appear and show cause if any they have why said resolution should not be adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying sidewalk on Couler Avenue west side from Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler Blocklingers alley to 26th st by Jms McCoy 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 Mrs Jennie Farley lot 16 Kings 1st add H A Andres N E 1/4 lot 10 Kings 1st addn Felix D E Turk N E 1/4 lot 8 Kings 1st addn Fred Bock SE 1/4 lot 10 Kings 1st addn C Gasser est 239 Davis Farm Addn E Langworthy 240 Davis Farm Addn H S Bunting 257 Davis Farm addn M C Munsell 259 Davis Farm Addn Anton Leiser 262 Davis Farm Addn Chris Schneider 266 Davis Farm Addn Henry Bruns Lot 4 Wests Addn Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular session in November and the recorder instructed to notify the property owners to appear and show cause if any they have why said resolution should not be adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying 4 feet plannk sidewalk on Washington Street east side from 22nd to 23rd streets by Jms mcCoy 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 Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot on parcel of real estate as follows conrad schleicher 39 E Lantworthys addn Ambrose Herzog 41 E Langworthys addn Geo B Hamilton Est 43 E Langworthys addn Thos J Jein N 25 ft 44 E Langworthys addn Jms Schmidt S 43 lot 44 E Langworthys addn Thos Jein S 15 lot 45 E Langworthys addn J D Bush N 35 lot 45 E Langworthys addn 46 E Langworthys addn Ald Trexler offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubguque that a gasoline lamp be placed at the corner of thirteenth and pine streets Ald Trexler offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That the street commissioner be instructed to fill the sidewalk on sixteenth street between Clay and Jackson Streets Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler those now being raised on Fifth Sixth and Seventh streets Ald Crawford offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted resolved that the street commissioner be and is hereby instructed to repair and put in good condition for travel that portion of Arch street adjacent to the Western boundary of the city Ald Thos Byrne offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That there be two gasoline lamps placed on Seminary Street as designated by committee Ald Downer offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Resolved that the street commissioner be instructed to place a stone crossing on the west side of Clay street at the corner of Fifteenth Street On motion of ald Downer a petition from Chr Schmid et al butchers slaughtering at the Union Slaugher house asking that the city council fix by ordinance the rates to be charged by the owners of said abbatrir for slaughtering therein was read and upon motion of Ald Trexler referred to teh ordinance committee Ald Doerfler of the delinquent tax committee reported on the petition of Mrs kate Hargus in favor of reducing the assessment of 1885 on lot 1 of out lot 607 to 2500 report adopted Ald Ryder of the finance committee presented the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city recorder be instructed to draw loan warrants in favor of the following named persons for money loaned the city 2 in favor of Glab Bros 1 for 1500 1 for 1000 dated oct 6th 1886 payable Feb 1st 1887 interest 8 percent per annum One in favor of Miss Mary Callaghan for 600 dated oct 6th 1886 payable Feb 1st 1887 interest 8 percent per annum One in favor of Patrick Clancy for 400 dated oct 6th 1886 payable Feb 1st 1887 interest 8 percent per annum Five in favor of Dubuque Catholic Benevolent society four for 500 each one for 300 dated oct 6th 1886 payable Feb 1st 1887 interest 8 percent per annum Three in favor of Ryder Bros for 1000 each dated Oct 6th 1886 payable Feb 1st 1887 interest 8 percent per annum Ald ryder offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved that the city council of the city of Dubuque instruct the finance committee to borrow the sum of 800 to defray expense for the month of September 1886 Ald Ryder offered the following resolution which upon his motion was adopted Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque Adjourned Regular Session Oct 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Trexler That the street commissioner be instructed to lay a crossing on Jones street between W J burns & Cos stove and Tim Byrons residence and put the same a passable condition Ald Downer moved the motion adopted at a previous session fixing teh salary of the city attorney at $1000 for the present year be reconsidered carried Ald Downer moved that the salary of the city attorney be fixed at 1500 for the present year carried Ald Crawford moved the mayor be empowered to furnish the registers of electors with meals during their session carried Ald Crawford moved the mayor be instructed to furnish comfortable quarters for register of electors when not already secured carried Ald Ryder moved the rules be suspended and certain parties present permitted to address the council in regard to the payment of saloon license adopted by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler nayes none Messrs P H Halpin martin Kane and Dennis Smyth addressed the council Ald Doerfler moved the marshal be instructed to collect 25.00 as the third quarterly installment of saloon license from each person willing to pay the same before November 1st 1886 carried Ald Trexler moved to adjourn carried Attest James Agnew recorder Special session Oct 11 1886 Council met at 10:30 pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler the chair stated the meeting was called to take action on a communication from Gov Larrabee which he had in his possession relating to the prevention of the importation of cattle effected with pleurophneumonia into this state Special session Oct 11 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler Ald Crawford moved the whole matter be referred to the mayor to take whatever steps necessary and furnish mr B J ONeill with a copy of Gov Larrabee's communication carried Ald Ryder moved to adjourn carried attest James Agnew recorder Special session Oct 15th 1886 Council met at 3:15 pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler The mayor stated the meeting was called at the request of the street committee to take action in regard to the Dodge Street sewer numerous complaints having been made by the abutting property owners in regard to the grade at which said sewer is being constructed Ald Crawford offered the following resolution in relation to the Dodge Street sewer which was laid over until the arrival of the city engineer Resolved that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to change the method of constructing teh Dodge Street sewer by lowering the same from its commencement at the last line of bluff Street across Dodge Street Eighteen inches and to construct the same for the first one hundred and fifty feet or thereabouts at an ascending grade of not over one inch in ten feet. Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that west eagle point avenue sewer be extended to teh west side of Main street at the same prices as has been paid to the contractor for the present work as far as built Ald ryder moved that the council take a recess and go and examine both sewers before taking any action there on carried The council then proceeded in a body to examine the sewers in question Council returned at 5:05 oclock pm and resumed business The city engineer being called upon for an explanation said that the dodge street sewer was being constructed according to grade if the sewer was changed it would have to be built wide and flat instead of in a circle as at present he also stated that it wold in no way change Special Session Oct 15th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler the grade of the intersecting streets the cost of lowering the present sewer 18 inches as per Ald Crawfords resolution would be about 250 for teating out and replacing same Ald Crawford moved the adoption of his resolution providing for the change of grade of Dodge Street sewer The ayes and nayes being called Ald Crawfords motion was adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hollnagel Ryder and Trexler 7 Nayes Ald Parker 1 Ald Hollnagel moved the adoption of his resolution in relation to the extension of West Eagle Point Avenue Sewer Ald Downer amended Ald Hollnagels motion by moving to postpone the extending of said sewer until next spring The ayes and nayes being called on Ald Downers amendment it was lost by the following vote Ayes ald Thos Byrne Crawford and Downer 3 Nayes Alds Doerfler Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 5 Tha ayes and nayes being called on the adoption of the resolution resulted as follows Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler 8 nayes none Ald Crawford moved that the city engineer be instructed to notify the people along the proposed extension of West Third Street according to section 2 of chapter 25 of the revised ordinances to appear and cause if any they have why such extension should not be made carried Ald Parker moved that the balance due M Lavin contractor 68.14 for constructing cisterns on Julien Avenue and alpine Street be paid carried Ald Trexler moved that the committee on markets be instructed to purchase a stove for use in the market house carried Ald Trexler moved that the street commissioner be instructed to lay tile pipe to drain the storm water from 15th and Elm Streets under the supervision of teh city engineer carried Ald Ryder moved to adjourn carried Attest Thos J Burns Recorder pro tem Special Session Oct 18th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Parker The chair stated the object of the meeting was to consider the matter of changing the mode of construction and teh grade of the sewer being built at present on Dodge Street the council having ordered said changes at a previous session and the engineer refusing to carry out the orders of the council he called upon Engineer Knowlton of the D&NW Railway for his opinion which was presented to the council The recorder read the opinion of Engineer Knowlton which coincided with the opinion of City Engineer Tschirgi in regard to the proper plans for constructing said sewer On motion the bids for curbing the south side of Julien Avenue from west line of 8 Kellys subdivision to Wilson Avenue were opened and referred to the city engineer Ald Downer presented a bill of the Dubuque Paving Co 597.50 for constructing a tile sidewalk on the east side of Jackson Park Ald Hollnagel moved the bill be referred to the street committee Ald J M Byrne offered as an amendment that the bill be paid Lost by the following vote Nayes Ald Downer Hollnagel Parker and Ryder 4 Ayes Ald Thos Byrne J M Byrne and Hayden 3 Ald Ryder offered as an amnendment to Ald Hollnagels motion that the bill be referred to the committee on public grounds and buildings carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Thos Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker and ryder Nayes Ald J M Byrne The city engineer presented the following estimates of the bids received for curbing south side of julien avenue from west line lot 8 kellys subdivision to Wilson Avenue T J Donahue J F Kringle Chas Steuck Chas Steuck being the lowest bidder was on motion awarded the contract Ald Ryder offered the following resolution Be it resolved that the city council instruct the street commissioner to repair and put in passable condition the crossing on the east side of First and Bluff Streets running north and south On motion of ald Hollnagel the resolution was referred to the committee on streets Special Session Oct 18th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Parker Ald Hollnagel moved that the construction of the Dodge Street sewer be referred to the committee on streets and city engineer carried by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker and trexler Nayes Ald Thos Byrne and Ryder 2 Ald Hollnagel moved to adjourn carried Attest James Agnew recorder Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved that the reading of the minutes be postponed and when the council adjourns it does so to meet again on Thursday Nov 4th 1886 at which session the minutes will be read carried The following bills were allowed To whom what purpose amount Paul Traut Treas freight on tile pipe John Drehouse use of tools for bridge repairs John ODea Wood for central market Lawrence Daly Cleaning around central market John Trexler feed for cow pound John Schromen on account Dodge Street sewer Martin Londrigan Impounding animals Mrs Koenig scrubbing city hall J J Durm clerk of courts costs Specht vs city of Dubuque special polkice october 31st 1886 thos E Frith hauling garbage T J Burns Clerk in records office Central Union Telp Co Fire alarm and co Fertuson Bros and Vogel gas fixtures etc. Pire and Ackerman ice for central market Jos Berg meals for registers J C Flanigan services in auditors office John Pickley Gasoline lamps in September Phillir miller road supplies F E Moser cement for road Jms McEvoy Sidewalk on Iowa Street Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler Ferguson Bros and Vogel tile pipe M McCarten constructing Mr Tibber 15 yards macadam T J Donahue stone crossings and paving Jas McGovern 12 yards macadam john L Daniels 27 loads of gravel A Drexler Assisting city engineer F W Kringle improving White street Geo Zumhof lumber for road repairs Reinfried and leckie road tools Andrew Drexler Assisting engineer Blackman and Post tile pipe Ferguson Bros and Vogel Tile pipe and plumbers labor Macadam bills Hansen and Linehan Fire department supplies Farley and Loetscher shavings for fire department the Herald publishing notices official printing April 1886 John Trexler feed for fire department C H Whitewell veterinary fire department J Butt repairs for fire apparatus andrew Drees repairs for fire apparatus Farley and Loetscher Mfg Co shavings for fire department M McCarten improving grove street Wm H Rebman constructing Eagle Point Ave sewer Reinfreid and Leckie supplies for fire department Key City H and L co time of minute men J H Bertg meals for registers Farley and Loetscher Mfg co shavings for sol turck engine co Jos Reinfried freight on swinging harness J Pickup repairs to fire apparatus Key City Gas Co Coke Chas Hollnagel Feed for fire department Key City Gas Co coke Gas for city buildings Dubuque Paving Co tile sidewalks Jackson park C A Voelker supplies for city hall John Cahill Sodding jackson park John Pickley gasoline lamps Oct 1886 OFarrell and Dorgan cut stone for jackson park Ferguson Bros and Vogel plumbing in city hall Anton Schmidt paving gutters Arnold tschirgi assistant engineer the following bills were on motion referred Dubuque national democrat official printing Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler to printing committee Dubuque Water Co water for street fountains 240.00 to poilce and gas committee Dubuque water co rent of hydrants october 1886 776.85 to fire committee C W Robison lumber for road repairs 154.40 to street committee Silsby Manufacturing Co 2 sets of swinging harness etc 188.72 to fire committee Ald Crawford moved that hereafter all bills from the Dubuque water co for rent of fire hydrants be be referred to the chief engineer of the fire department for examination and if found correct that he certifies to the same carried Ald Doerfler moved the rules be suspended and any parties present be permitted to address the council against the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of White Street by F W Kringle contractor carried Messrs John mayer and val luck entered complaint that they were assessed for more ground than was owned by them Ald Crawford moved that F W Kringle be allowed 1000.00 on the amount estimated by the city engineer and due said Kringle for improving white street and the balance of 460.00 be referred to the fifth ward alderman and the city's engineer carried Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that warrants be drawn for 30.00 each in favor of James Agnew Geo A Barnes M M Hayden John Pier J M Werner Adam Doerrer Jr Jos Herod John M Kennety N J Schrupp J L Horr Jos Morgant and jacob Kessler said amount being the city's part or one half payment for their services on board of registers for the general election to be held November 2nd 1886 adopted Ald Crawford chairman of the street committee read the following report to the city council at your special session of Oct 18th the council adopted a resolution directing a change in the plan of the dodge street sewer and instructed teh city engineer to construct the same on a lower grade At the special meeting on oct 18th you referred the subject to the street committee and engineer but without reconsidering or repealing the previous resolution As that resolution still continues Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler in force and the engineer persisted in refusing to carry out its instructions your committee has been entirely powerless in the matter and the work remained suspended until the contractor as he stated with teh assent of the engineer resumed the construction under the original plan but was again stopped by the mayor the work is now at a standstill to the great damage of teh contractor and inconvenience to the public It is entirely beyond the power of the committee to do anything to remedy the situation and can only recommend that the council take some decided action at once either by rescinding its resolution for a change of grade of the sewer or by authorizing the mayor to employ some competent person to take charge of the construction and have it completed in accordance with the resolution One thing or the other ought to be done without delays the members of the committee have done what they consider their duty in expressing by their individual votes on the resolution and otherwise their opinion that the sewer ought to be lowered But not professing to be civil engineers and on such subjects we shall be entirely satisfied as of necessity we shall have to be with any action the council may see fit to take on the subject respectfully submitted P W Crawford Tom Byrne Ald Doerfler moved the resolution passed at a previous session ordering the grade of the dodge Street sewer to be changed be reconsidered adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Downer Parker and Trexler 4 Nayes Alds thos M Byrne Crawford and Hollnagel 3 Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the finance committee be allowed to borrow six thousand dollars 6000 to pay the bills for the month of October Adopted The following communications were read to the honorable mayor and city council Below please find names recommended for special policeman at the various voting precints as provided for by law T F Gilliam chairman citys rep cen com C D Hayden Chairman county cen rep com First Ward Johathan Houpes Wm Dougherty Second Ward Nick Thens George Moyer Third Ward Henry Kiely Ben Scherr Fourth Ward J H Woodson W H Hoskins Fifth Ward East precinct Nelson Frith Thos Farrell Fifth Ward west precinct C W Brandt J Lomspoch Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler To the honorable mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Gentlemen in compliance with chapter 161 Section 13 21st General assembly of Iowa we herewith submit submit you the following names of special policy to be appointed by you for the general election to be held Nov 2nd 1886 for the different precincts in this city First precinct Michael Murray Pat McNulty Second Precinct John Pals Peter Ginter Third Precinct Geo Rubeck John Cahill Fourth Precinct John W Norton James W Carr Fifth precinct west F J Zugenbuehler W Van Haltern Fifth Precinct east Jacob Bruck John Dent respectfully submitted J J Linehan Charman Dem Co Cent com James J Durm Chairman Dem City Cent Com Ald Crawford moved that the names submitted be appointed to act as special policemen on Tuesday Nov 2nd 1886 carried Street commissiner McMaster reported having expended improving streets during the month of October 1886 the sum of 2226.55 On motion ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay the same Auditor Reilly reported 878.05 due city officers and 1070 due members of the fire department for salaries for October 1886 Ordered paid and report received and filed City Marshall Moore reported 1020.25 due members of the police force for time served during October 1886 that 50 arrests had been made and that he paid to the city treasurer 50.75 received for impounding report ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries The citys marshall also submitted the names of members of the police force who were absent from duty the past month together with the time of such absence either through sickness or otherwise Ald Crawford moved policeman carney injured on duty be allowed full time carried Ald Crawford moved that the mayor be instructed to have all special policeman sworn in carried Ald Trexler moved to adjourn carried attest James Agnew recorder Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and Mr Kurtzbe heard in regard to a remonstrance against the levying of a special assessment against his property to pay for laying a sidewalk abutting the same on 23rd street carried Mr Kurtz addressed the council stating the sidewalk was not laid in good manner and property on motion the matter was referred to the city engineer The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved the following bills were allowed To whom what purpose amount Charles STeuck building sewer on Julien ave John McNulty 9.3 cu yards macadam J Weber 5.6 F W Kringle Balance due White st improvement Dubuque Telegraph Co City printing Wm Beyer meals for registers The following bills were referred A Heins carpenter work city hall 24.00 to committee on claims F G Brandt insurance on No 1 engine house 18.75 to committee on public grounds and buildings Dubuque telegraph co printing notices 58.65 to committee on printing Andrew reilly compiling tax books 100.00 to committee on claims reports of officers recorder agnew reported having issued licences amounting to 3125.15 during October ordered received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having paid for interest on warrants refunded tax postage and for horse for fire department the sum of 987.79 during october warrants ordered drawn to refund Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker the same and report ordered received and filed marketmaster Rice reported having paid to the city treasurer the sum of 72.24 received for weighing at the central market scales also that 6.80 was due him for board of prisoners report ordered filed and warrants drawn to pay board of prisoners the following reports of the several city weighers were ordered received and filed as follows Chas Pitschner West Dubuque Scales 125 drafts percent 2.80 David Crotty First Ward Scales 572 drafts percent 12.87 Frank Fosselman Fifth Ward Scales 105 drafts percent 2.50 Wood inspector Reynolds reported having measured 983 cords of wood during October received and filed Petition Carl Fatka asking permission to set curb abutting his property lot 258 East Dubuque add referred to the city engineer with power William Hintrager et al praying that the grade of the sewer at present being constructed on Dodge Street be lowered on motion action on the same was deferred Rebecca J Farley et al asking that Thomas and Rebecca Streets be graded referred to the street committee with power Chas Spiegelhalter praying that permission be granted him to keep a saloon without paying license for the same Ald Parker moved the petition be laid on the table Adopted by the following vote Ayes Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden Parker and Ryder Nayes none Redorder Agnew asking that his office be connected with the several other offices in the city hall by a system of electric calls the expense of such not to exceed 15.00 On motion the prayer of the petitioner was granted Henry F Trenk asking for the improvement of Hill Street extension on south of Third Street referred to the street committee Jos Strinsky engineer of the steamer J J Linehan asking for an increase of salary referred to the committee on fire and the chief Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker Chief engineer Mrs C G Wullweber executrex asking to be allowed to pay one half the special assessment levied against her property to pay for the improvement of Fourteenth Street and to be allowed to pay the remainder in six months time Ald Parker moved the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that she be charged interest at the rate of 8 percent carried J collins asking that he be allowed damages for the destruction of his outhouses caused it is claimed by a rock being blown by a blast over the embankment of Bluff Street extension by men employed by the citys referred to the street commissioenr with power A Vogel praying that he be exempted from constructing a new sidewalk abutting his property on the north side of Seventeenth street claiming the one at present there to be fully servicable referred to the street committee H Corrance et al praying that a crossing be laid at teh intersection of Dell and Fourteenth streets also that Dell Street be improved to make it passable Ald Crawford moved the street commissioner be instructed to put in a crossing as prayed for and that he also improve Dell Street carried Ald Hayden moved to adjourn until 2 oclock pm carried afternoon session Council met pursuant to adjournment at 2 occk pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The bill of John Collins for macadam 47.90 was ordered paid The bill of Geo Hinkson 1.50 for hauling city weights was on motion referred to the committee on markets The city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of work completed by M Lavin contractor on the improvement of West Eighth street extension said estimate being 112.50 on motion of Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford the amount was ordered paid Policeman John O'Dea on account of failing health tendered to the council his resignation which upon motion of Ald John M Byrne was accepted Trustees of the German Presbyterian church asking that the resolution ordering a sidewalk laid abutting their property on 17th street being N 3.1a lot 453 city be rescinded or that the same be postponed until next spring Ald Crawford moved that the owners of property abutting on 17th street between Clay and West Locust streets be granted until may 1st 1887 to lay said walks carried mrs L Cummings asking that she be allowed until may 1st 1887 to pay the special tax levied against her property for the improvement of the alley abutting the same Ald Crawford moved that the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that she be charged interest at the rate of 8 percent carried Carl Behfeldt et al praying that crossings be built or that the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad company be compelled to build the same to petitioners property abutting on Elm Street between Twenty second and twenty third streets referred to the street committee with power x=x= petition of catehrine phelan asking that Lawrence Daily be compelled to comply with teh order of the fire committee ordering him to cover his frame barn with sheet iron referred to the fire committee with power John Schromen et al praying that Delhi Street be graded abutting their property Referred to street committee with power John althauser et al asking that a lamp be placed on the corner of Franklin Street and Stafford Avenue referred to the police and gas committee with power M Lavin asking that teh balance due him 63.17 for constructing fire cisterns as per contract be paid Ald Hayden moved the balance be paid carried Petitions of the following named persons asking a reduction of their respective assessments for the year 1886 were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee to wit Conrad Fuchs Richard Bennett Mrs O S Langworthy Sarah E Dean Frank Brede H B Glover maria Kempf Peter Marugg John Bell Arthur OMalley David Lorenz Jonathan Rickard Mrs mary Allen Berchen and Schier P H E Somerfield Dubuque Water Co Iowa coffin Co Fred Liebe Thos Hinds est E H Sheppley Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the petitions of Margaret Donahue and Elizabeth Schromen praying for the cancellation of their respective taxes were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee Mrs J B Uffel praying for three months time in which to pay the special tax levied against her property to pay for the improvement of Jackson Street abutting the same On motion the prayer of the petitioner was granted The city engineer presented a plat of Demming and Horrs subdivision of lot 1 of sub mineral lot 77 and of lot 2 of sub mineral 76 and of lot 2 of lot 1 of lot 4 sub mineral lot 73 in the city of Dubuque for the approval of the council on motion referred to the committee on streets The citys engineer also presented a plat of Hodges subdivision of lots 1 2 and 3 of OHares subdivision for the approval of the council referred to the committee on streets Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and any one present objecting to the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a sidewalk on couler Avenue be heard carried Mr Munsell objected to the laying of a special tax again at his property to pay for the laying of a sidewalk on Couler Avenue abutting teh same stating he received no notice to lay the same Mr Rhomberg also objected Ald Crawford of the street committee submitted the following Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of A Kolck asking to be allowed to erect a post surmounted by a star in front of his store on main street to serve as a sign would report that in our opinion it is not expedient to grant privileges of this kind on Main street In fact it is forbidden by ordinance and the council has no power to give the permission without repealing the ordinance we therefore recommend the petition be denied report adopted the same also submitted the following report Your committee on streets would recommend that the petition of Henry Cortez asking to have Helena Street graded so that he can have access to his property be granted and the street commissioner directed to do the work report adopted The same committee submitted the following report we recommend that the petition of James Custing for the repair of Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Seventh Street in Hams add from Division street north be granted and the street commissioner instructed to do the necessary work report adopted the same also submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of C J richards et al asking the council to cause Seminary Street to be properly repaired would recommend the prayer of the petitioners be granted and the street commissioner instructed to do the work as early as practicable report adopted The same committee submitted the following report your committee recommend that the petition of the sisters of the visitation asking that the sidewalk in front of their property on alta Vista street be graded in order to enable them to complete their improvements now under progress be granted and the street committee authorized to have the work done report adopted Ald Crawford from the committee on streets submitted the following report to the city council of the city of Dubuque at the last regular session of your honorable body a communication from the Knights of Labor asking the city council to cause all city work to be done by days labor was referred to your commmittee on streets coming from an organization said to embody a large proportion of the mechanical laboring and other business interests of the city the communication is entitled to respect and consideration Your committee has endeavored to give the question involved the careful attention it deserves the principal difficulty presenting itself at the outset in considering the request of the petitioners as that it contemplates an entire change in the manner of making city improvements From the earliest days of our corporate existence teh plan of inviting proposals and letting to the lowest bidder all work susceptible of being contracted has been considered the chepaest and most feasible and almost universally followed Long observance however of any particular method in the management of their affairs by corporations or individuals does not necessarily prove it to be the fact best that could be adopted It is quite possible if the experiment were tried that the plan of making all municipal improvements of every kind by days work would be found equally satisfactory and in some respects superior to the contract system Its recommendation and endorsement by so large a body of practical and intelligent men as the Knights of Labor of Dubuque would seem to demand that at least it be given a fair trial One advantage would almost certainly result the work if rightly directed would be more thoroughly performed better materials used and the improvements to be far more expensive and the burdens of the tax pay Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler ers correspondingly increased It must be admitted that the experience of the past in our street labor department would justify and uphold this objection with few exceptions teh management of this department has been of that character that it has cost the city much more for street work performed by day labor than it would an ordinary contractor or private individual as a rule that has been fault of the management and superentence rather than of the system iteself there is no necessity whatever that such should be the east If faithful and energetic men of experience and good judgment should alone be employed to manage and superintend all work and paid a fair compensation for their services city improvements of every character could be made as cheaply and efficiently by days labor as by contract But if the selection of foremen and street bosses should be controlled by favoritism and nationality and partisan influences with little or no regard to qualification or fitness it may be anticipated with perfect certaintly that the change from the old to the new method petitioned for would result in vastly increased expenses and the proposed experiment terminate in disastrous failure Before it would be practicable to enter upon the proposed new system it will be necessary to revise and make radical alterations in the ordinances of the city regulating street and other improvements It will also be well to consider carefully in advance certain questions involved in the proposed change Hereafter the great bulk of city work which has heretofore been done by contract will be the curbing guttering and macadamizing or paving of streets and alleys and the construction of sidewalks such improvements have invariably been made at the expense of the abutting property That method of paying for such work will have to be adhered to in the future as it is required by the charter and it would be impossible to depart from it now after so large a portion of the city has been improved in that way This would make it absolutely necessary that an exact account should be kept of the expense of the improvement in front of each piece of property Will it be possible to keep an accurate account of such cost when the city itself undertakes to get out and prepare the materials and do the curbing guttering and macadamizing or paying by days work and can the improvement be made without an enormous increase in the cost to the property holder teh contemplated system of house sewerage which is already a pressing necessity is required by law to be put in at the expense of the property benefited and the exact cost assessed to each lot Can this be accurately done and without greater cost by days work The corporation has at this time no need of additional public buildigns but the time is not distant if the growth of the city fulfills the promise of the present when new fire engine houses and a city hall of modern architecture and capable of affording safety for the valuable city records will be Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler demanded Can these be constructed by days labor without enormous expense and consequent heavier taxation These are questions which will have to be kept in view and provided for In the opinion of your committee it is entirely possible by careful and judicious management and proper provisions and regulations and the employment only of honest faithful and competent men to have charge of all work to carry out city improvements of all kinds by days labor as cheaply and efficinetly as by contract If after a fair trial it should be found impracticable or productive of mismanagement extravagance or corruption the city can easily return to the old system Your committee would recommend that the change in the method of making city improvements asked for by petitioners be adopted and carried into effect during the year 1887 We further recommend that the city attorney in connection with the committee on ordinances be instructed to prepare and report to the council an ordinance providing for the necessary changes and modifications of existing ordinances relating to city improvements embodying all necessary provisions required for carrying into effect the proposed change respectfully submited P W Crawford Tom Byrne Louis Doerfler Street committee Ald Ryder moved the adoption of the report carried by the following vote Ayes Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler Nayes none the street committee also submitted the bill of John Spear for balance due as per contract for repaving gutters on Fifth Sixth and Clay streets Ald Hollnagel moved Mr spear be allowed 15.00 in full payment of said bill Ald thos Byrne offered as an amendment that the bill be referred back to the street committee carried Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of october 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of White Street from north line of north middle 1/5 lot 488 city to eagle point avenue by F W Kringle contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of October 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on the east side of Washington Street from 22nd to 23rd streets by John mcCoy contractor no objection being raised by the owners of abutting property on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of october 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on couler Avenue from Blocklinger alley to 26th street by John McCoy contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford presented the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular session in November and the recorder instructed to notify the owners of abutting property to appear and show cause if any they have why said resolution should not be adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying brick sidewalk on Iowa street by John McEvoy contractor in front of an 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 Consumers Steam Supply Co lot 222 city Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of August 5th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on Kniest Street from Eagle point Avenue to Lake Street by Fred Schreinder contractor No objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford offered the following resolution resolved that the city recorder be and is hereby instructed to issue a venire to the city marshall in the manner and according to the provisions of section three 3 of Chapter XXV of the revised Ordinances commanding him to summon a jury of twelve citizens having the qualifications prescribed by said section Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler for the purpose of assessing the damages to the owners of the property proposed to be taken for the extension of West third Street from Brad Street to Grand View Avenue adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the street committee be authorized to have some crossings put in at the following places to wit Across west Eighth Street on the west side of Wilson Avenue Across Rock and Spruce Streets on the north side of Julien Avenue Across Fourteenth Street on the east side of main Across Clay street on the south side of Sixteenth Across Couler Avenue half way between Nineteenth street and Heebs Brewery Across Iowa Street on the south side of Eighth Street Across Eighth Street on the east side of Iowa Across Nevada Street opposite east entrance of the fourth ward school Across First Street on the east side of Locust Across Jones Street on the east side of Locust Across Locust on the north side of Third Street Acros Fifth Street on the west side of bluff Across Eighth Street on the east side of Bluff Across First street on the east side of Main Across Fifteenth Street on the west side of Main Across Clay Street on the north side of Ninth Across Bluff Street on the north side of Fourth adopted On motion the petition of james Street et al asking that all obstructions on Millville street from Lemon Street 500 feet west be removed was read and referred to the street committee Ald Hollnagel of the fire committee reported in favor of granting Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the petition of geo Salot et al asking that Geo Salot be granted permission to erect a frame barn on his lot between Seventh and Eighth on Clay street report adopted Ald Hollnagel of the special committee consisting of the aldermen of the Fifth Ward to which was referred the petition of Jacob Bruck et al remonstrating against the levying of a special tax against their property to pay for laying a sidewalk on Kniest street abutting the same reported in favor of instructing the city engineer to repair the sidewalk where needed report adopted Ald Doerfler of the delinquent tax committee reported on the petition of the Dubuque Oatmeal Co in favor of reducing their assessment as in former years to wit that the personalty be cancelled and the assessment on real estate be reduced to 5500.00 for year 1885 report adopted Ald ryder of the finance committee presented the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque to instruct the finance committee to borrow the sum of 200.00 to defray expenses for the month of october 1886 adopted Ald Ryder of the same committee offered the following and moved its adoption Be it resolved that the city council of the city of Dubuque instruct the city recorder to draw loan warrants in favor of the following parties John Dowling F W Kringle P H OCallaghan Mrs Donahue Dubuque Schutzen Society D G Scott George Radford all dated November 3rd 1886 payable February 1st 1887 bearing interest at 8 percent per annum from date until paid adopted The same presented the following and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a special discount of 2 percent be allowed to all taxpayers who pay city taxes before December 20th 1886 Adopted Ald Crawfored moved the city attorney be requested to draft a resolution authorizing the city treasurer to collect the taxes of the year 1886 Carried Ald Downer chairman of the special committee to whom was referred the resolution ordering an investigation of the alleged charges against certain members of the fire department presented the report of the committee on the same said report being submitted and laid over at the special session of September 23rd 1886 awaiting a minority report