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1920 October Council ProceedignsRegular Session, October 4th, 1920 379 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Regular Session, October 4th, 1920. Council met at 4:45 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Councilman Brede moved that the Council Proceedings for the month of July be approved as printed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Councilman Brede moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing any one present to ad- dress the Council. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas=-Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Mr. Brokhols, Treasurer of the Rau Appraisal Co., addressed the Council, relative to the City Coun- cil'accepting the Audit and Appraisal of the Dubuque Electric Co.'s hold- ings, stating that if the City .hold- cil saw fit to open and examine the package delivered to them it will not obligate the City Council in any future steps the Rau Co. may take and Will not be considered an ac- ceptance of the audit and appraisal, he also stated that he would notify the Clayton B. Stiver Co. to make the same statement to the Council in writing. Mr. Meinrad Koch addressed the Council asking permission to oper- ate a pea -nut and pop -corn stand without paying a City License. Councilman Brede moved that Mein - rad Koch be allowed to operate a pea -nut and pop -corn stand without obtaining a City License. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Melchoir. Councilman Gabriel left his seat at 5:20 P. M. Petition of John J. Curran asking for a reduction in assessment for the improvement of Grandview ave- nue on Lots 5 and 6. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Sec- onded by Councilman Rooney. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- Jaen Brede; Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Gabriel, Mel- choir. Petition of Adam Zillig asking for a reduction on assessment for the improvement of Grandview avenue on Lot 9, Grandview . Place Addi- tion. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investiga- tion. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Gabriel, Mel- choir. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 5:23 P. M. Communication of League of Iowa Municipalities asking the City Coun- cil to subscribe $25.00 to help pay for the services of a representative of the League to keep the City posted in regard to bills introduced in the next Legislature. Present- ed. Councilman Brede moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager with power. Sec- onded by Councilman Rooney. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Report of City Manager Carr rec- ommending that assessment be can- celled against Harry Ahrend for cutting weeds on Lots 63 and 64, Woodlawn Park Add., in the sum of $2.25 as the weeds which were cut were across the street. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be carried out and the Treas- urer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Report of City Manager , Carr rec- ommending that the City accept $40.00 with interest from date of levy to the present time for the im- provement of Muscatine street, Lots 12 and 13, levied Jan. 15th, 1914, against Joseph Straub, as as- sessment was in excess of the value of his property: Presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the report of the City Manager be approved and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Melchoir. BOARD OF HEALTH. Report of Health Officer Neumann for the month of September. Pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the report of the Health Officer be approved and the report be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. BILLS. Adam Zillig, $20.49; M. Byrne, $66.93; John Kies, $1.50; Mrs. M. Huber, $100.00; Sydney Hauden- shield, $19.00. Councilman Gabriel moved that the bills be certified to the County for payment. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, hooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT. Whereas, the Carr, Ryder & Adams Company, a corporation of the State of Iowa, doing business, in the City of Dubuque, has petitioned the City Council of said City for permission to construct a . cement tunnel beneath the surface of Tenth street connecting their buildings, the construction of the same to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer and according to a - blue print prepared by said Com- pany and on file in the office of the City Clerk, which blue print and application are made a part hereof, said tunnel to be used for the lay - ing of pipes, electric wiring and such other purposes as may be re- quired from time to time; and, Whereas, said Company has also requested permission from the City Council to install a private sewer or drain to be used as a boiler blow -off in the alley West of its boiler house and connecting with the storm sewer in Eleventh street, said improvement to be installed under the supervision of the City Engineer and conform to the blue print on file with the City Clerk, which blue print and application are made a part hereof; and Whereas, permission has been granted by the City Council to said Company to make said improve- ments; It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed by said Company to make Regular Session, October 4th, 1920 the improvements herein described in a careful and workman -like man- ner and comply with all the rules, regulations and ordinances of. the City of Dubuque. Said Company further agrees to hold the City harmless from any and all damages which may arise or be occasioned by reason of the con- struction of said improvements or subsequent maintenance. Said Company further agrees to so construct said improvements as not to interfere in any manner with sewer pipes, water mains on con- duits now laid and, if sewer pipes, Council —Job 4063 —Ga. Thrlee. GP, water mains or conduits shall be laid in the future in said street or alley nothing herein shall prevent the City from laying the same on, through or under said improvements and the City shall in no manner be liable to said Company for damages it may suffer thereby. The permission granted to said Company is understood to have been granted subject to revocation upon reasonable notice by the City Council. Dated this first day of October, 1920. CARR, RYDER, ADAiviS CO. By J. C. COLLIER, Vice President. City Solicitor Czizek reported verbally that this Stipulation and Agreement was properly executed. Councilman Brede moved that the Stipulation and Agreement be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1920 Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. 380 Regular Session, Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr rec- ommending the cancellation of per- sonal taxes of Leo A. Link for the years 1918 and 1919 in the sum of $26.55 as he claims he had no in- terest in the Lenz & Link shop. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the report be approved and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. October 4th, 1920. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: — Sometime ago au- thority was given to the City Man- ager to execute a contract with J. M. Kenety & Son for the construc- tion of a sewer in Sanford avenue with a distance of approximately 150 feet east of Queen street. I wish to advise that this contract has been duly executed and filed with the City Clerk. A contract was also authorized to be executed between the City of Dubuque and James Street for the construction of a sewer in Lincoln avenue and Second avenue to Fifth avenue and in Fifth avenue from Lincoln avenue to a point about 350 feet west of the same. I wish to advise that this contract has been duly executed and •filed with the City Clerk.. Sometime ago authority was giv- en to the City Manager to execute a contract with Frank Beutin for the improvement of Pfotser street from Windsor avenue to Queen street. I beg to advise that this contract has been duly executed and filed with the City Clerk. Sometime ago authority was giv- en to the City Manager to execute a contract with Frank Beutin for the construction of cement curb and gutter and construction of 4 -foot cement sidewalk on the south side of Valeria street, from Lot .4 in Cushing's Addition to the west line of Lot 1 of the Sub - division of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 145, L. H. Lang - worthy's Addition. I beg to advise that this contract has been duly executed and filed with the City Clerk. espectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the report be made a matter of record and the contracts approved. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: October 4th, 1920 Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Report of City Manager Carr rec- ommending that the assessment of Thomas J. Donahue for the improve- ment of Grandview avenue on Lot 11 of Min. Lot 46 be reduced to $400.00. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Report of City Manager Carr rel- ative to petition of Sisters of Mount St. Joseph's College for cancellation of taxes on Lot 1 of Min. Lot 190, being the west 15.11 acres. Stat- ing that he could not recommend the cancellation of taxes as it lies on the west side of Seminary street, opposite the buildings of the Acad- emy, and is not used for religious, educational or benevolent purposes. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Council - - man Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Ordinance No. 98. An Ordinance fixing the number of Police Officers of the City of Dubuque, reducing the Police Force to said number and providing for honorable dis- charges for all Police Officers above said fixed number. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Melchoir. Councilman Brede moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of reading the ordinance by its title. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent Councilman MrolchoIr. Councilman Brede moved that the ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: 382 Special Session, October 12th, . 1920 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, October 12, 1920. Meeting called by Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. Council met at 4:35 p. m. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen, Brede, Melchior, Rooney. Absent — Councilman Gabriel. Mayor Alderson read the call and reported that service thereof had been duly made, and stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of acting on bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Leibnitz street from Clifford street to Hamp- stead street and acting on any other business that might properly come before a regular meeting of the City council. Report of City Manager Carr stat- ing that bids had been received for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Leibnitz street from Clifford street to Hempstead street as fol- lows: Bid of Dorgan - Ulrich & Co., 8 -inch tile sewer $1.40 per toot, 6- inch tile sewer $1.15 per foot, man- holes $45.00 each Bid of N. J. Staner, 8 -inch tile sewer $1.42 per foot, 6 -inch tile sewer 11.20 per foot, manholes $47.50 each. Bid of James Street, 8 -inch tile sewer $2.50 per foot, 6 -inch tile sewer $1.50 per foot, manholes $50.00 each. Bid of Oliver Kringle, 8 -inch tile sewer $2.65 per foot, 6 -inch tile sewer $2.25 per foot, manholes $50.00 each. Recommended that the contract be awarded to Dorgan, Ulrich & Co. Presented. Councilman Rooney moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his heat at 4:40 p. m. Petition of B. M. Fitzgerald ask- ing for a reduction in assessment for the improvement of Grandview avenue on Lots 8, 9, 10 Stewart's Sub. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition oe referred to the City Manager for investiga- tion. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the followinw vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Hooney. Nays —None. Petition of Ferd A. Scherer asking for a Soldiers' exemption of taxes on Scherer Bros. second hand store. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Council- man Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing • vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men, Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Josephine Buchman et al asking for an extension of time of 60 days to connect property known as S. 1 -5 of Out Lot 442 with sanitary sewer. Presented. Council- man Brede moved that the petition be referred to the Health Officer for investigation, and report name of plumber that contracted to do the work, and ascertain why work has not been done. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- Alderson, Council - Gabriel Melchior, 'lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor men Brede, Rooney, Nays —None. Petition of James Alderson asking Council to vacate a part of Yale street near Harvard street, offering to .deed 'strips of Lots 9 and 20 to straighten and widen said street. Presented. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the peti- tion be granted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Noys —None. Not voting —Mayor Alderson. Communication of Wm. Hipman, City Electrician, asking that a com- mittee meet with him to draft an electrical ordinance for the City. Presented. Councilman Rooney moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Bond of Apple- Higley Electric Co. covering the erection of an electric sign at 962 Mtin street. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond be referred to the City So -- licitor. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr rela- tive to petition of W. H. Rauch ask- ing for a reduction in sewer assess- ment on Lots 12 and 13 Stewart's Add. Recommended that no reduc- Special Session, October 12th, 1920 383 tion be granted. Presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the recom- mendation, of the City Manager be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Communication of Clayton B. Stiv- er Co., as follows: October 11, 1920. O. E. Carr, City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa. Dear Mr. Carr: In accordance with our phone conversation this afternoon, this is to advise you that you are at liberty to make whatever investigation of the appraisal that you may desire, without assuming that such action shall be definitely considered as acceptance. We are, Yours very truly, CLAYTON B. STIVER COMPANY, INC. By A. T. CONWAY, Sec. Councilman Brede moved that the communication be received and filed and made a matter of record. Seconded by Council Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede,, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of.W.,H. Rauch asking for a reduction in the assessment for the improvement of Grandview ave- nue! on Lot 12 Stewart's Add: Pre- sented: Councilman Rooney moved that the petition be referred to the City. Manager. Seconded by Coun- cilmanMelchior. Carried the fol- lowing. vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men! Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. October 8, 1920. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I wish to report that the contract which you authorized to be executed' between the City of Dubuque and the J. M, Kenety Co., for the laying of approximately 188 linear feet of 8 -inch sewer in West 14th St. from North Glenn Oak ave- nue to the alley first east of Mt. Pleasant avenue, has been duly exe- cuted and filed with the City Clerk. A also wish to advise that the contract which the City Council au- thorized to be executed between the City of Dubuque and James Street, contractor; for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Merz street from Windsor avenue to Althauser, avenue and in Althauser avenue from Merz street to Edison street; has been duly executed and filed with the City Clerk, Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR; City Manager. Councilman. Brede moved that the City Manager's action be approved and made a matter of record: Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council! men Brede,‘ Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela= tive to petition of John J. Curran ■ asking for a reduction in assess ment for the improvement of Grand= view avenue levied against Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Grandview Park Add,,: recommending that no reduction be made. Presented. Councilinan Mel- chior moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be accept- ed. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to petition of Adam Zillig, ask- ing for a reduction. of assessment for the improvement of Grandview avenue, levied against Lot 9 Grand- view Park Add :, recommending that assessment be reduced to $400.00, City assuming balance of $20.64. Pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation! be ap- approved. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rec- ommending that the assessment levied against Mrs. John A. Lavery for the improvement of Grandview avenue on Lot 46 and Lot 2 of Min. Lot 47 be reduced to $830.00. Pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved' and the Treas- urer instructed accordingly. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to petition of Mary C. Mullen asking for a reduction in assessment for the improvement o£ Grandview avenue, levied against Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Grandview Avenue Park Add, that the assess- ment stand without reduction. Pre- 384 Special Session, October 12th, 1920 sented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, &Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager as fol- lows: October 11, 1920. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: According to the pro- visions of the ordinance passed at the last meeting of the City Coun- cil effective on October 9th, the number of authorized members of the police force was reduced to 34 men, besides the Chef of Police and Matron. I beg to advise that in car- rying out the provisions of this or- dinance, John McGrath and Hugn Markey were given an honorable dis- charge of the Police Department of the city. Very truly yours, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Gabriel moved that the report be made a matter of rec- ord. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, stat- ing that in 1914 when Julien avenue was improved the Council allowed a reduction in assessment for the same, amounting to the assessment levied for reguttering Julien avenue in 1909 on Lots 42, 43, 44, 47 and 48 and Lot 1 amounting to $356.30 as- sessed to Dubuque Women's Club, also assessment of $39.00 on Lot 49 owned by Margaret Shepley. Rec- ommending that as the latter assess- ment was paid in full by both par- ties, the Treasurer be instructed to cancel delinquent assessment for the reguttering of Julien avenue. Also cancel assessment charged to the City of Dubuque amounting to $28.94 for reguttering Julien avenue. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the -City Treasurer be instructed to cancel accordingly. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Beatrice Creamery Company, asking the Council to allow them to elevate the sidewalk on the east side of building they now occupy. Presented. Council- man Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Financial report for the period ending September 30th, 1920. Pre- sented. Councilman Brede shoved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson," Couhcil- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Mrs. Clara B. Clark 'asking permission to install a gaso- line filling station at 686 Delhi street. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be re- ferred to the City Manager for in- vesigation. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Manager Carr as fol- lows: In connection with the de- linquent taxes on personal property, I find the following taxes are in error for the reasons assigned: Joseph Quigley, 1917 taxes amount- ing to $4.20, 1918 taxes amounting to $4.20 and 1919 taxes amounting to $4.65 should be cancelled as these taxes were levied on furniture let to him in 1917 and sold by him in March of the same year. The Dubuque Leader, 1919 taxes amounting to $15.50 should be cancelled as these taxes have been paid under another assessment against the name Du- buque Leader. H. Shain, 1919 taxes amounting to $4.65 should be can- celled, as taxes against the same property were paid under the name of National Repair Shop. J. P. Notchall, 1919 taxes amounting to $3.10 should be cancelled as same is also assessed to• J. P. Gotchall and paid by him. Taxes assessed against Catherine Hay are as follows: 1913 taxes amounting to $9.43, 1914 taxes amounting to $8.40, 1915 taxes amounting to $8.40, 1916 taxes amounting to $8.40, 1917 taxes amounting to $8.40, 1918 taxes amounting to $8.40 and 1919 taxes amounting to $9.30 should all be cancelled as Mrs. Catherine Hay died over seven years ago and I am advised by letter her real estate was promtply settled and, therefore, there Special Session, October 12th, 1920 385 should be no taxes assessed against her. T. M. Sinclair Company, 1918 taxes amounting to $8.40, 1919 taxes amounting to $9.30 should be can- celled as this Company discontinued their Dubuque Branch on the 25th day of June, 1917, and have carried no stock in this city since that time. The taxes against Barger & B1ish in 1917 amounting to $1.40, 1918 amount, ing to $1.40 should be cancelled as they disposed of their business in Dubuque several years ago and have no longer any interest here. I would recommend that the City Treasurer be instructed to cancel all of the above personal taxes, and also, that the City Assessor be given a copy of the Clerk's letter to the Treasurer, in order to 'avoid carrying forward any of these errors into the next year's list. Presented. Council- man Brede moved that the report of the City Manager be approved, the City Treasurer instructed according- ly, and suggestions be carried out. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. October 12, 1920. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen: — In connection with collection of taxes on delinquent personal prop- erty, I find delinquent personal taxes against A. A. Cooper Wagon and Buggy Company as follows: 1908 $578.24; 1909, $556.00; 1910, $622.72; 1911, $622.72; 1912, $644.96; 1913 $507.50; 1914, $622.72; 1915, $622.72; 1916, $622.72; 1917, $622.72; 1918, $622.72, all of the above taxes with interest on the same remain unpaid with full knowledge of the company, as they have refused to pay the same on request. Personally, I am unwilling to force the payment of taxes by those citizens, who can raise money to pay their taxes only with great difficulty and then permit a company that is able to pay their taxes dodge the payment of their just and proper share of the cost of municipal government and therefore, I am reporting this delinquency to the City Council in order that the collection of the above taxes may be had without delay. Respectfully submitted, 0. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the personal taxes of A. A. Cooper be certified to the proper County officials. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. City Solicitor Czizek reported verbally that the bond of Apple - Higley Electric Company was exe- cuted in due form and should be ap- proved and filed. Councilman Brede moved that the bond of Apple - Higley Electric Co. be approved and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1920 Approved Councilmen - Attest: 1. City Clerk. 386 Special Session, October 20th, 1920 GI'TY' COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session October 20, 192Q Meeting called' by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede: Council met at 4:40 p, m. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager. Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Mel- chior, Rooney. Absent- Councilman Gabriel. Mayor Alderson. read the call and reported that service thereof had been duly made, ands stated that.this meeting is called for the purpose of certifying certain tax delinquents to the= proper County Officials and act- ing on any other business that may properly come before a regular meet- ing of the City Council. Report City Manager Garr, stating that the following.named parties had refused to pay their delinquent per - sonal taxes and. recommending that the same be certified to the proper County Officials for collection: Paris Shoe Shining Parlor, year 1919, tax $12;40; interest 966, total $13.36; Plass & Boland, years 1916 to 1919 inc:, total $84.56; Rellihan Mullen, years -1909 to 1919 inc., total, $180.00; O'Donnell Sisters, years 1910 to 1919 inc., total $56.86; presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the Clerk be authorized to certify the delin- quent taxes to the County Treasurer. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:45 p. m. October 20, 1920. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen:— In accordance with your authority a contract has been properly exe- cuted between Dorgan - Ulrich com- pany for the construction of a sani- tary sewer in Leibnitz Street from Clifford Street to Hempstead Street. A copy of this contract has been filed with the City Clerk. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the action of the City Manager be ap- proved and the same be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved. that the rules he. suspended fox the purpose of: allowing any one present to ad- dress the: CbunciL Seconded by. Councilman, Melchior. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson; Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Mr. Olinger addressed the Council relative to exemption' of taxes on Olinger Park. Attorney Walter Koerner also addressed' the Coun- cil relative to reducing the taxes of Sarah E: Kemler on Lot 13, Farley's Sub., for the improvement of Walnut Street, and Lots 6 and 7, Sub. of City Lot 720, for sidewalk improvements. Report City Manager Carr. From reports handed to me I would in my judgment think the following delin- gllent personal taxes should be can celled and. the City Treasurer and the City Assessor advised of the cancellation and the reasons. Arendt§ Shoe Company, delinquent taxes from 1915 to 1919 with interest amountet to $90.10' and should be cancelled as- this company is report- ed to have been out of business for several years. A. Schwartzberg, taxes of.1918 and 1919 which with interest amounts to $5.30 should be. cancelled as the same property is taxed under the name of the American Shoe Repair. Com- pany and the taxes have been paid under that name: Taxes against Chas. Lute from 1914 to 1919 which with interest amounts to $89.55 should be can- celled ..as Chas. Lute has been dead for seven years. Taxes against Abe Olansky from 1916. to, 1919 which with interest amounts to $6.64 should be cancelled as this - party is cut of business and has left the city. Taxes against Josephine Fortman from 1913 to 1919 which with interest amounts to $1,136.98 should be can- celled as this lady is reported to have no property, the same having been given to her children several years ago. Taxes against Sperry & Hutchin- son fbr the year 1919 which with in- terest amounts to' $5.72 should be cancelled as this • company is no longer in business: Taxes against Frank Hos for the year 1919 which with interest amounts to $3.34 should be cancelled as. this man has been dead for two - years. Business is now, carried on by Chas:' Hos, whao has been as- sessed for same- business and the taxes have been paid. Special Session, October 20th, 1920 387 Taxes against the Guaranteed Tire Service Company for the year 1919 which with interest amounts to $41.03 should be cancelled, as this same property is taxed under the name Tire Service Company and which is a case of double assess- ment. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Gabriel moved that the report of the City Manager be approved and the Treasurer so in- structed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by tile following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition First Baptist church ask- ing the City to vacate a piece of property joining their lots on llth and Bluff Sts. for the purpose of building a church on the same, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved that the matter of allowing the First Baptist Church to use a piece of ground be- longing to the City for building a church at llth and Bluff Sts. be re- ferred to the City Manager with power. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition Peter J. Wiegand asking for a reduction in assessment for the improvement of Kaufman Ave. in 1913, remonstrated at time of levy but no adjustment was made, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the City Manager be authorized to settle on the basis of 50% of the original levy, providing the same is paid without interest by November 1, 1920, and any others in the district between Hempstead Street and Cushing Place on Kauf- man Avenue to be settled with on the same basis. Seconded by Coun- cilman Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition Edward Beiler, stating that Wm. G. Watters is unable to pay delinquent taxes on household furniture but he is willing to assume taxes for 1916, 1917, 1918 and 1919, presented. Counciiman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, Treasurer to be instructed to accept same and all taxes prior to 1916 be cancelled, Assessor to be instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried 'by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to protest of Chas. Gilliam against assessment for the improvement of 'Grandview Avenue on Lot 6, Stew - ,art's Sub., recommending that as- , sessment be reduced to $400.00, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to protest of B. M. Fitzgerald against assessment for the improvement of Grandview Avenue, on Lots 8, 9 and 10, Stewart's Sub., recommending that assessment be reduced to 4400.00 per lot, presented. Council- man Brede moved that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so in- structed. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to protest of W. K. Rauch against assessment for the improvement of Grandview Avenue on Lots 12, Stewart's Add., recommending that assessment be educed to $375.00, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Manager'Carr, relative to protest of Irma W. Wallis against assessment for the improvement of Grandview Avenue, on Lots 5, 8 and 9, Grandview Heights Add., recom- mending that assessment on Lots 8 and 9 be reduced to $362.50 each, on Lot 5 to $400.00, presented. Council- man Brede moved that the recom- mendation of the Manager be car- ried out and the City Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Seconded by 388 Special Session, October 20th, 1920 Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to protest of John Ryder Wallis against assessment for the improve- ment of Grandview Avenue on Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and 8 to 13 inclusive, recommending that the assessment on the 12 lots be reduced to $3,725.00, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the Manager be carried out and the Treasurer instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to. protest of M. Hassler against as- sessment for the improvement of Grandview Avenue on Lots 7 and 8, Blk. 2, Grandview Park Add., recom- mending that the assessment be re- duced to $400.00, presented. Council- man Brede moved that the recom- mendation of the Manager be carried out and the Treasurer instructed ac- cordingly. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Manager Carr, relative to protest of Henry Bechtel against assessment for the improvement of Grandview Avenue on Lot 2, Dillon's Sub., recommending that the assess- ment be reduced to $250.00, present- ed. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation. of the Manager be carried out and the Treasurer in- structed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays--None. Petition Voelker Realty Co. asking for a reduction in assessment for sewers and improvements in Rose- dale Avenue presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for in- vestigation. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays - -None. Petition Voelker Realty Co. asking for a reduction in assessment for various lots for the improvement of Grandview Avenue presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Manager Carr, sub- mitting new rates of pay for con- sideration and approval as follows: Chief of Police, $2,160; Captains of Police, 1st grade, $1,680, 2nd grade, $1,500; 1 Desk Sergeant, $1,620; 2 Desk Sergeants, $1,560; 3 Detectives, $1,620; 1 Motorcycle Officer, $1,620; 25 Officers, $1,500; New Officers first year of service, $1,400. In Fire Department, 7 Captains, $1,620; 7 Lieutenants, $1,560; 28 Firemen, $1,500; Ambulance Driver, $1,500; Firemen first year of service, $1,400. City Treasurer, $2,100; Assistant !treasurer, $1,500; Deputy Treasure,, $1,500; Assessor's Clerk, $1,500; Harbor Master and Market Master, $1,140; City Engineer, $2,400; As- sistant City Engineer, $1,800; En- gineer's Clerk, $1,620; Rodman, $1,320. All increases total $917.87 per month. Increase to be affective October 15, 1920; presented. Coun- cilman Gabriel moved that the recom- mendations of the Manager be car- ried out. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote. Yeas - -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Manager Carr, recom- mending the cancellation of assess- ment levied against Sarah Reilly on Lot 122 for the improvement of Delhi Stree; also against A, W. Austin, Lot 145, Finley Waples & Burton's Add., as both lots are out of the City limits. Also cancellation of as- sessment levied against Laura Minges for construction of a sewer in 14th Street on Lot 1, Oakland Park Add., as this lot has been as- sessed for sewer in Mt. Pleasant Ave., presented. Councilman Gabriel moved that the recommendations of the Manager be carried out. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carriedl by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Petition Dennis McGrath, asking for a reduction in assessment on Lot 6, McGrath Sub., for the improve- ment of West Locust Street, present- ed. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Special Session, October 20th, 1920 389 Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Petition Gertrude I: Palen, asking for the reduction in assessment on Lot 8, Marsh's Dubuque Add., for the improvement of No. Booth Street presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Petition Bertha and Jos. L. Bird, asking for a reduction in the as- sessment for the improvement of O'Hagen Street, presented. Council- man Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Petition T. J. Paisley, remonstrat- ing against the assessment for con- nections and improvement of Grand- view Avenue on Lots 4, 5 and 6, Whelan's Sub., presented. Council- man Brede moved that the petition be received and filed, Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. - Nays -None. Report City Solicitor Czizek, rela- tive to petition of Frank R. Lacy, stating that the Assessor levied the assessment for taxes on the S. 147 ft. of W. 1 /2 of City Lot 746 for the year 1918 at $15,000.00, but later without notifying the petitioner raised said assessment to $21,580.00. Petitioner paid excess under protest to avoid having same sold at tax sale. Recommending that a refund of $116.73 be given petitioner. On the 1919 taxes he was charged the same rate but only paid on the original assessment but did not get receipt for same. Recommending that petitioner be given receipt and correction made on records; present- ed. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor be accepted and City Treas- urer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Report City Solicitor, relative to petition Frank R. Lacy, Burrit S. Lacy and Olive Lacy, stating that the Assessor levied the assessment for taxes on S. 10 inches of City Lot 77, City Lot 77a and N, 21/2 ft. City Lot 78, also S. 19 ft. of N. 22 ft. of City Lot 78 for the 1918 assessment at $12,000.00, but later :without notifying petitioners raised said assessment to $12,780.00. They paid excess under protest to avoid having same sold at tax sale. Rec- ommending that a refund of $25.79 be given to petitioners. On the 1919 taxes they were charged the same rate but only paid on the original assessment but did not receive re- ceipt for same. Recommending that petitioners be given receipt and cor- rection made on records. Relative to petition of Mae R. Lacy for per- sonal property tax for the year 1919 said tax was paid under protest to prevent having same sold at tax sale. Stating that Mae R. Lacy died July 28, 1917, was assessed in 1919 was not paid, recommending that peti- tioners should be refunded $36.27 and taxes for 1918 and 1919 should be cancelled. Also taxation on Min. Lot 300 and Und. 1 / 2 of Lots 298 and 299 located on Hams Island. Lots received no benefit from City and are used for agricultural purposes. The only tax that can be levied is Road Tax and Library Tax, Tender was made for 1918 for Road Tax and General Tait only, and not Library Tax, recommending refund. The amount to be retained representing the mi lage levied as Road Tax, in- creased by the proper interest to 'time of payment. In 1919 a tender of Road Tax only was made, recom- mending that amount should be equal to Road and Library Tax with interest to date of payment„ and warrants should be drawn covering all refunds and corrections made on books, presented. Councilman Mel- chior moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Solicitor be accepted, and the City Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote. Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays-None. Report City Clerk Stuber, stating that the personal taxes of A. A. Cooper Wagon & Buggy Co., had been certified to the County Auditor as instructed by the City Council, presented. Councilman Brede moved that a new certificate be made to the County Treasurer direct. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote, Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays Petition R. Pinchoff stating that the Board of Supervisors had re- 390 Special Session, October 20th, 1920 Special Session, October 28th, 1920 391 fused to pay bill for rent of his house occupied by a family that were quarantined for small pox, ask- ing the City to take the matter up, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report City Clerk Stuber, recom- mending that 34 new voting booths be ordered and the bill be certified to the County for payment, present- ed. Councilman Gabriel moved that the Clerk be instructed to order the booths. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Rooney left his seat at 6:55 P. M. A Resolution. Wheras, the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, at the regu- lar December Tax Sale in the year 1920, will offer for sale all real es- tate upon which delinquent taxes, general, personal and special, for the year 1919 and prior years are a lien, which taxes have been levied by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and been duly certified for collection to said County Treasurer; and Whereas, there may. be cases where the total tax due, for various purposes, with interest and costs added thereto, may exceed the value of said real estate as shown by the Asessor's return, to be made in 1921; and Whereas, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, not to confiscate property or impose extraordinary hardship upon the owner thereof or the taxpayer, to pay his just and fair share of said taxes;; Be it therefore resolved that, in order to secure prompt payment on delinquent taxes and to invite per- sons, firms or corporations, whether they are the owners of property upon which such taxes are a lien or otherwise, to bid, purchase and pay said taxes, the City Council agrees to refund to any such person, firm or corporation, purchasing at tax sale the amount of tax, interest or costs actually paid which is in ex- cess of the actual value of the real estate upon which the tax was a lien as shown by the valuation to be placed by the Assessor for taxation in the year 1921. Provided, how- ever, that, in order to be entitled to such refund, a demand therefor must be made upon the City Council not later than August 1, 1921, and such evidence of payment and other mat- ters furnished by the taxpayer as may be required by the City Coun- cil. Dated this 20th day of October, 1920. Adopted October 20, 1920. Approved October 20, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Caried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Rooney. A Resolution. Whereas, the County Treosurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, at the regu- lar December Tax Sale in the year 1920, will offer for sale real estate upon which delinquent taxes, gen- eneral, personal and special, for the year 1919 and prior years are a lien, which taxes have been levied by the City Council of the City of Du- buque and been duly certified for collection to said County Treasurer; and Whereas, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Dubuque to protect any person or persons, film or corporation who may bid in and purchase real estate at such Tax Sale from and loss which he, they or it may suffer by reason of the ex- action or payment of a tax or por- tion thereof which might be found to have been erroneously or illegal- ly levied, exacted or paid. Be it further resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that whenever any tax or portion there- of, interest or costs, is found to have been erroneously or illegally levied, exacted or paid, and such fact has been established by a Court or Tri- bunal with competent jurisdiction to determine the question, the City Council shall order a refund to be made to the taxpayer of such tax or portion thereof, together with all in- terest and costs actually paid there- on, found to have been erroneously or illegally levied, exacted or paid and shall order a proper warrant drawn upon the City Treasurer cov- ering the same, and thereupon all records shall be corrected accord- ingly. In case any real estate sqbject to taxation shall be sold for the pay- ment of erroneous tax or costs, the error or irregularity in the tax may be corrected at any time by the City Council, but such correction shall not effect the validity of the sale or the right or title conveyed by a Treasurer's Deed, if the prop- erty was subject to taxation for any portion of the taxes for which the land was sold was levied, and the taxes were not paid before the sale, or the property redeemed from sale. Be it further resolved that should an action at law or equitrbe brought questioning the validity of any tax by any person, firm or corporation, it is agreed that the City of Du- buque will defend said action with- out expense to the purchaser at such Tax Sale. Adopted October 20, 1920. Approved October 20, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved that the resolution be adopted. Seconded the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- by Councilman Brede. Carried by men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Rooney. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. Adopted 1920 Approved Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, October 28th, 1920. Meeting caled by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. Council met at 4:35 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. P r e s e n t —City Manager Carr, Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Mayor Alderson read the call and reported that service thereof had been duly made, and stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of a Deficiency Tax Levy and acting on any othr businss that might proprly come before regular meet- ing of the City Council. Report of City Manager Carr, rec- ommending a special tax levy to take care of shortage for the im- provement of Grandview Avenue caused by reductions granted prop- erty owners, a reduction to all prop- erty owners, amounting to $23,007.43, and further reductions on request of $3,293.56. making a total reduction of $26,246.99, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be carried out and the City Solicitor be in- structed to draft resolutions cover- ing the same. Seconded by Coun- cilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays—None. RESOLUTION ORDERING A LEVY FOR THE CITY IM- PROVEMENT FUND TO PAY DEFICIENCY UPON THE IM- PROVEMENT OF GRANDVIEW AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF DODGE STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF T OT 11, BLOCK NO. 5, GRANDVIEW PARK ADDITION. Whereas, the improvement of Grandview Avenue from the North property line of Dodge Street to the South property line of Lot, Block 5, Grandview Park Addition, has been completed and the cost thereof com- puted; and Whereas, a special assessment has been levied by the City Council of the City of Dubuque against the real estate legally subject to assess- ment to pay for said assessment; and Whereas, such assessment as levied is insufficient to pay for the whole cost of said improvement and there exists a deciency between the ,ry 392 Special Session, October 28th, 1920 Special Session, October 28th, 1920 393 cost of the improvement and the amount which will be realized from the assessment, said amount of the deciency being Twenty -Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty -Six Dollars and Ninety -Nine Cents; and Whereas, said deficiency has been ordered paid out of the City Im- provement Fund by the City Council of said City; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque: That to pay for the deficiency cre- ated upon the improvement of Grand- view Avenue from the North prop- erty line of Dodge Street to the South property line of Lot 11, Block 5, Grandview Park Addition, amount- ing to Twenty -Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty -Six Dollars and Nine- ty -Nine Cents $26,246.99), there be and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property within the City of Dubuque a tax for the City Improvement Fund, which tax shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as other City Taxes. Be it further resolved that the per- centage of tax necessary to pay said deficiency be fixed and determined a+ 2 and 55 -100 Mills. One - Seventh (1 -7) of which to be paid each year for a period of Seven (7) years. Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby or- dered to prepare a certificate of this levy and file the same with the County Auditor of Dubuque County, Iowa. such certificate setting forth the amount and percentage of said tax. the amount of each installment thereof. and the maturity of the same. said tax to be assesed upon the assessment valuation of all prop- erty in said City. and thereupon said +ax shall be placed upon the tax lists of said County. hated this 28th day of October, 1920 Adopted October 28. 1920. Aproved October 28. 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE. . THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, 11. G. MELCHTOR. Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER. City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the resolution be adonted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson. Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. RESOLUTION ORDERING A LEVY FOR THE CITY IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PAY DEFICIENCY UPON THE IMPROVEMENT OF GRANDVIEW AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF DELHI STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF DODGE SREET. Whereas, the improvement of Grandview Avenue from the South property line of Delhi Street to the North property line of Dodge Street has been completed and the cost thereof computed; and Whereas, a special assesment has been levied by the City Council of the City of Dubuque against the real estate legally subject to assesment to nay for said improvement; and Whereas, such assesment as levied le insufficient to pay for the whole cost of said improvement and there exists a deficiency between the cost of the improvement and the amount of which will be realized from the assessment, said amount of the de- ficiency being Ten Thousand Three Hundred Seventy -Three Dolars and Eighty -Five Cents ($10,373.85) ; and Whereas, said deficiency has been ordered paid out of the City Improve- ment Fund by the City Council of said City; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque: That to pay for the deficiency cre- ated upon the improvement of Grand- view Avenue from the South proper- ty line of Delhi Street to the North property line of Dodge Street, amounting to Ten Thousand Three Hundred Seventy -Three Dollars and Eighty -Five Cents ($10,373.85) there be and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property within the City of Dubuque a tax for the City Improvement Fund, which tax shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as other City taxes. Be it further resolved, that the percentage of tax necessary to pay said deficiency be fixed and de- termined at One Mill, One Seventh (1 -7) of which to be paid each year for a period of Seven (7) years. Be it further resolved, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby or- dered to prepare a certificate of this levy and file the same with the County Auditor of Dubuque County, Iowa, such certificate setting forth the amount and percentage of said tax, the amount of each installment thereof, and the maturity of the same, said tax to be assesed upon the assesed valuation of all property in said City, and thereupon said tax shall be placed on the tax lists of said County. Dated this 28th day of October, 1920. Adopted October 28, 1920. Approved October 28, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manag er Carr, rela- tive to assessment o f Wm. A. McClain for sewer in South Dodge Street on Lot 2 of Byrn e's Sub., rec- ommending that assess ment be re duced to $33.35 with int erest, as he was also assessed fo r sewer in Dodge Street, presente d. Council - man Rooney moved tha t the recom- mendation of the City M anger be ac- cepted and the Treasur er instructed to acept $33.35 with interest in full for assessment. Second ed by Coun- cilman Brede. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alders on, Council - men, Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manag er Carr, rec- ommending the cancell ation of the following delinquent pe rsonal taxes for the reasons as giv en and that the City Treasurer be i nstructed to cancel the amount on h is books and also that the City Asses sor be given a copy of the list cancel led, in order that the same error ma y not be car - ried forward in the next assessment: Chalmer & Parker, taxes from 1917 to 1919, which, with interest, amounting to $12.56, sh ould be can - celled, as they are out of business. Consodine Toy Co mpany, taxes for the year of 1919, with interest, amounting to $82.00, sh ould be can- celled, as their company is out of business and cannot b e located. Veans Petrakes, tax es for 1914, 1915 and 1919, with inte rest, amount - ing to $25.86. In 1914 had nothing but lunch wagon; 191 5 and 1919 1919 taxes were paid un der the name of Grand Restaurant. Peter Petrakes, taxes for the years 1918 and 1919, with inte rest, amount - ing to $9.87, should be cancelled, as Peter is the husband of Veans and property was assessed under her name. W. F. Brennan & Son, taxes from 1914 to 1919, with interest, amount- ing to $44.58, should be cancelled, as this firm cannot be located in the city. Dubuque Auto & Garage Company, taxes for the years 1913 to 1919, with interest, amounting to $45.53, should be cancelled, as this company can- not be located. Dubuque Cornice Company, taxes from 1911 to 1919, with interest amounting to $94.03, should be can- celled, as this company is out of business. Dubuque Electric Supply Co., taxes from 1910 to 1919, with interest, amounting to $71.08, should be can- celled, as this company is not in business and cannot be located. Dubuque Glass Company, taxes for the year of 1919, amounting to $13.10, should be cancelled, as this company is out of business. Grimm Confectionery, taxes for the years of 1918 and 1919, with in- terest. amounting to $6.53, should be cancelled, as this company is out of business. Rudolph Hanson, taxes for the years of 1918 and 1919. with interest, amounting to $13.60, should be can- celed, as he is out of business. Interstate Telephone Company, taxes for 1919, amounting to $5.56, should be cancelled, as no such com- pany can be located in the city. E. J. Jansen, taxes for 1919, amounting to $6.55, should be can- celled, as he is out of business. Oliver P. Loop, taxes from 1915 to 1919, with interest, amounting to $27.82, should be cancelled, as this man cannot be located. Manigal & Atchinson, taxes for 1919. amounting to $1.65, should be cancelled, as this company is out of business. The Photo Shop, taxes for 1917 to 1919, with interest, amounting to $41.57, should be cancelled, as this company is out of business. Zanf Bros . taxes for 1919, amount- ing to $16.43, should be canceled, as they are out of business. Michael Berger. taxes for the years of 1918 and 1919. with inter- est, amounting to $3.24, should be cancelled, as he is out of business. Report submitted. Councilman Brede movers that the recommendations of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the folowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson. Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rom,ey, Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, as follows: "I beg to advise that the sanitary sewer constructed in San - I ford Street from Queen Street to a point about 150 feet North, has been recently completed by J. M. Kenety 394 Special Session, October & Son and has been examined, and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the same by the City of Du- buque." Councilman Brede moved that the report of the City Manager be approved, the work accepted and resolutions ordered drawn covering the same. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. A Resolution. Whereas, J. M. Kenety & Son en- tered into a contract with the City of Dubuque for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Sanford Avenue from Queen Street to a point about 150 feet north, and Whereas, the said J. M. Kenety & Son have completed their contract in accordance with the plans and specifications for said work as shown by the report of the City Manager; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque, that the report of the City Manager recommending the acept- ance of said work be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the par- cels of real estate subject to assess- ment for said sewer and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection. The City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said special asessment as required by law. Adopted October 28, 1920. Approved October 28, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, as follows: "I beg to advise that the sanitary sewer constructed in West Fourteenth Street from Glenn Oak Avenue to the alley east of Mt. Pleasant Avenue has been completed by J. M. Kenety & Son and has been. tested, and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the same by the City of Dubuque. Presented. A Resolution. Whereas, J. M. Kenety & Son en- tered into a contract with the City 28th, 1920 of Dubuque for the construction of a sanitary sewer in West Fourteenth Street from Glenn Oak Avenue to the alley east of Mt. Pleasant Ave- nue, and Whereas, the said J. M. Kenety & Son have completed their contract in acordance with the plans and specifications for said work as shown by the report of the City Manager; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque, that the report of the City Manager accepting said work be ap- proved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said sewer and file the same in the office of the City Clerk, subject to public inspection. The City Clerk shall, upon receipt of such plat and schedule, publish the notice of said special asessment as required by law. Adopted October 28, 1920. Approved October 28, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, 'Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved that the resolution be adopted and the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to assesment for the improve- ment of Grandview Avenue on vari- ous lots belonging to Voelker Realty Co., recommending that assessments be reduced as follows: Lots 11 and 12, Grandview Park Add., reduced to $400.00; Lot 16, Grandview Ave- nue Heights Add., reduced to $400.00; Lot 17, Grandview Avenue Heights Add., reduced to $50.00, and no re- duction on Lot 20 in the above Ad- dition. Presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendations of the City Man- ager be accepted and the Treasurer be instructed to carry out recom- mendations. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to petition of Gertrude I. Palen, Special Session, October 28th, 1920 asking for a reduction in assessment against Lot 8, Marsh's Add., recom- ; mending that petition be received and filed, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to petition of Bertha and Jos. L. Hird, asking for a reduction in assessment for the improvement of O'Hagan Street, stating that said parties signed a waiver and agree- ment at the time street was im- proved, submitting no recommenda- tions, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager and City Solicitor with power. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to the petition of Jacob C. Welty, recommending that assess- ment of $35.50, levied July 5th, 1912, for the construction of a sewer in Middle Avenue, be cancelled, as he had paid for his share for construct- ing a sewer in Lincoln Avenue, pre- sented. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petitno of Jennie A. Brayton, ask- ing for cancellation of personal prop- erty assessment on furniture for years 1917, 1918 and 1919, claiming she disposed of nearly all of it in 1917, presented. Councilman Mel- chior moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasur- er he instructed accordingly. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Fred Roesner, asking concellation of assessment on build- ing on Twenty- Seventh and Jackson Streets for the year 1915, claiming building was not completed at that time, presented. Councilman Mel- chior moved that the petition be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- 395 cilman Brede. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rec- ommending that assessment on Lot 233, Woodlawn Park Add. (belong- ing to Mettel Land & Security Co.), of $28.55, for construction of sewer in Delaware Avenue, be cancelled, as same lot was assessed for sewer in Rosedale Avenue, presented Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be accepted and the Treasurer instructed accordingly. seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, •Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to assessment of C. B. Trewin and Maggie Steil for sewer and steps in West Thii'd Street to Fenelon Place, a three -foot strip of Lot 14 being used for the same, recom- mending that a reduction of $10.28 he made from original levy on Lot 14 and a further 30% reduction granted some years ago but not credited, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommenda- tion of the City Manager be carried out and the Treasurer so instructed after there have been deeds for the same given to the City. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rec- ommending that a refund of $28.81 be given to Lewis Peil, on account of improvement of Fifth Avenue, as- sessed against Lots 4 and 5, Peil's Sub., as he has overpaid that amount, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be acepted, the 'Treasurer so instructed and a war- rant be drawn covering the same. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rec- ommending that assessment of $34.05, against Lot 9A, Westaby's Sub., be cancelled, as the City ac- cepted a deed for the same some three months ago to be used for al- ley purposes, presented. Council- man Brede moved that the recom- mendation of the City Manager be accepted and the Treasurer so in- structed. Seconded by Councilman 396 Special Session, October 28th, 1920 Special Session, October 28th, 1920 397 Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to petition of Mrs. Anna Kutsch, recommending that assessment of $29.00 for construction of sewer in Kniest Street against Lot 3, Kemp's Sub., be cancelled, as same is not available on account of storm water sewer being in the way, and she paid for sewer in Twenty- Second Street, presented. Councilman Rooney moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the Treas- urere so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to protest of John Lee against paying assessment for 14 feet which was taken off Lot 1, Sub. 7, of Ellen Blake's Sub., for the widening of Foye Street, recommending that a reduction of $59.23 be made on as- sessment on account of error, pre- sented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Mary Kaiser, asking for a reduction in assessment of 50% for the improvement of Kaufmann Avenue on Lot 2 of Rub. 136, L. H. Langworthy's Add., as she is a wid- ow, the mother of a family of small children, and unable to pay the same, presented. Councilman Mel- chior moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treas- urer so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Manager Carr, rela- tive to request of August Schara to build a garage at the dead end of Thirtieth Street, recommending that request he granted and those occu- pying ground there for garage be charged an annual rental of $3.00 each, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be carried out. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of City Clerk Stuber, stat- ing that he had delivered a Certifi- cate of Delinquent Taxes of A. A. Cooper Wagon & Buggy Co. to the County Treasurer, who refused to sign receipt for the same, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the report be received and filed for rec- ord. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —Non e Petition of Peter Eisbach, asking for a reduction of 40% for assess- ment for improvement of South Dodge Street, Curtis Street and State Street, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for in- vestigation. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Chas. Pape & Son, ask- ing permission to excavate at 549 and 551 Rhomberg Avenue to make sewer connections, presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Eagles' Home Building Association, asking for a reduction in taxes as one -third of the build- ing is used for benevolent and fra- ternal purposes, presented. Council- man Melchior moved that the peti- tion be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition by property owners, ask- ing that Catherine Street be im- proved from Angela Street north one block, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investiga- tion. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Dr. Lewis Lenihan, asking for cancellation of assess- ment for the improvement of Eighth Street work done abolt twenty -five years ago, assessed against Lots 21 and 22, Roger's Sub., claiming prop- erty was damaged by rock wall erected there, presented. Council- man Melchior moved that the peti- tion be referred to the City Manager with power. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Communication from City Mana- gers' Association, extending invita- tion to attend the S'eventh Annual Meeting of the Association at Cin- cinnati, Ohio, November 15, 16 and 17, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the Mayor and City Man- ager be authorized to attend said meeting. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Notice of claim for personal in- juries of Naomi Tuthill in the sum of $300.00 in falling on sidewalk on West Fifth Street October 15, 1920, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the motion be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. City Solicitor Czizek reported ver- bally that the stipulation and agree- ment of Brown & Sundry, covering gasoline filling station at 149 Fourth Street. was properly executed. Same presented. Councilman Brede moved that stipulation and agreement be filed for record. Seconded by Coun- cilman Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, GaGbriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing anyone present to ad- dress the Council. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Mr. Sheffield, representing the Du- buque Electric Co., addressed the Council relative to clearance space In alley between Cedar and Pine Streets from Seventh Street to Eighth Streets. Councilman Brede moved that the matter be left in the hands of the City Manager with power. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, GaGbriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Mr. Simonds, representing the Du- buque Electric Co., addressed the Council relative to delinquent assess- ments for street improvements, sug- gesting paying for same in monthly payments. Councilman Brede moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor, to report at meeting of November 1st, 1920. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1920 Approved 1920 Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. \ ^� 398 Offici ORDINANCE NO, G-478. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON ALTHAUSER AVE- NUE FROM THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF MERZ STREET TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF EDISON STREET. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Althauser Ave - nue from the south curb line of Merz Street to the north curb line of Edison Street be and the same is hereby established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street, prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1009 B. M. door sill of brick house at 479 Windsor Avenue, elevation 67.01. Said grade begins at the south curb line of Althauser Avenue and Merz Street, which is station 0 -9, southwest curb elevation 164.90, southeast curb elevation 164.90; - thence to station 2+63, north curb line of Edison street, northwest curb elevation 157.00. Section 2. This ordinance shall he in force and take effect ten days after its final passage by the City Council and its publication in the of- ficial newspapers of the city. Passed first reading, September 15th, 1920. Passed final reading, September 30th, 1920. Approved September 30th, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, H. G. MELCHIOR, ThE 0. GA1 I, L, H. B. ROONEY, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Dubuque Daily News, The Telegraph - Herald and Dubuque Times - Journal newspa- pers, October 1st, 1920. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. G -477. , AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHIG A GRADE ON WEST FOUR- TEENTH STREET FROM THE WEST CURB LINE OF NORTH GLENN OAK AVENUE TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF THE AL- E LEY FIRST EAST OF MT. Ns PLEASANT AVENUE. Be it ordained by the City C'oun.- cil of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance es-' tablishing a grade on West Four- teenth Street from the west curb line of North Glenn Oak Avenue to the east curb line of the alley first east of Mt. Pleasant Avenue be and Notices the same is hereby established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street, prepared by the City En- gineer, being profile No. 1011, B. M. on the west end of the door sill of the Mt. Pleasant Home, elevation 266.27. Said grade begin at the west curb line of North Gle n1 - ,Oak Avenue which is station +08, south curb elevation 256.77, north curb elevation 254.85; thence to station 1 +80, south curb elevation 268.11, north curb ele- vation 267.61; thence to station 1 +88 east alley ,line, south curb elevation 270.13, north curb elevation 270.11. Sectioh 2. This ordinance shall he in force and effect ten days after its final passage by the City Council and its publication in the official news- papers of the city. Passed first reading September 15th, 1920. Passed final reading, September 30th, 1920. Approved September 30th, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHOIR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. . Published officially in the Dubuque Daily News, The Telegraph - Herald and Dubuque Times - Journal news- papers, October 1, 1920. ' JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. NOTICE TO SEWER CONTRACTORS. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa, up to and until 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, October 12th, for the fur- nishing of all necessary labor and materials for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Leibnitz Street from Clifford Street to Hempstead Street. Plans and specifications covering this work have been placed on file at the office of the City Clerk. Proposal blanks and other information can be secured at the office of the City En- gineer any time prior to receipt of bids. Certified check to the amount of $150.00 must accompany proposal. Approximate quantities as follows • 774 linear feet, 8 inch sewer. 625 linear feet 6 inch laterals. 5 manholes. The city reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids. JOHN STUBER, 10- 1 -10 -8 City Clerk. \/ Official N ORDINANCE NO, G AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GRADE ON MERZ STREET FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF WINDSOR AVENUE TO THE WEST CURB LINE OF ALT - HAUSER AVENUE. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance es- tablishing a grade on Merz Street from the east curb line of Windsor Avenue to the west curb line of Alt - hauser Avenue be and the same is hereby established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street, as prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1008, B. M. on door sill of the brick house at 479 Wind- sor Avenue, elevation 67.01. Said grade begins at the east curb line of Windsor Avenue which is sta- tion 0+31, north curb elevation 67.14, south curb elevation 67.04; thence to station 1+30.7, west alley line, south west curb elevation 74.55; thence to station 1 +45, east alley line, south- east curb elevation 76.05; thence to station 2 +46, west curb line of Staf- ford Avenue, northwest curb eleva- tion 88.40, southwest curb elevation 87.50; thence to station 2+78, east curb line of Stafford Avenue, north- east curb elevation 90.20, southeast curb elevation 89.20; thence to sta- tion 4 +19, west alley line, north curb elevation 103.45, south curb ele- vation 101.90; thence to station 4+37.80, east alley line, orth curb elevation 105.40, south cur elevation 104.30; thence to station 10 +50, west alley line, north curb elevation 16$.70, south curb elevation 161.80, angle at 10+60; thence to station 10+70, east alley line, north curb elevation 164.00, south curb elevation 164.00; thence to station 11 +66, west curb line of Althauser Avenue, north curb 164v. eleation 165.00, south curb elevation 90. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect ten days after its final passage by the City Council and its publication in the official newspapers of the City. Passed first reading, September 15th, 1920. Passed final reading, September 30th, 1920. Approved, September 30, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, L. H. BREDE, THEO GABRIEL, M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Dubuque Daily News, The Telegraph - Herald tices 399 and Dubuque Times - Journal newspa- pers, October 1, 1920. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 98.ac An ordinance fixing the numb police officers of the City of Du- buque, reducing the police force to said number and providing for honor- able discharges for all police officers above said fixed number.' 'Whereas, the revenue of the City of Dubuque available for the use of paying the salaries of the police force as now constituted is insuffic- ient to lia,y current salaries to the end of the'fiscal year 1920; and Whereas, i \\order to maintain said police departm and pay reason- able salaries therein until the end of the fiscal year 1920, it is necessary to reduce the police force to the number not in excess \of thirty -four (34) patrolmen and officers, not in- cluding the , chief of pollee and one police matron, and to effect\.such re- cduction it is necessary that certain police officers be discharged; now therefore, Be it ordained by the City Council 1 of the City of Dubuque; 2 Par. Number Fixed. Sec. 1. hat from and after the 9th day of October, 1920, and until such time as the C'ouncil may determine, the police force of the City of Dubuque shall consist not in excess of thirty - four officers and patrolmen, the chief of police and one police Ma- tron. 1/ 1x Par. - 21. Reduction. Sec. 2. That Par. to bring the police force, as now constituted down to the number prescribed in Section 1 hereof, it is necessary to reduce the present force by the number of men in ex- cess of said prescribed limit, it is therefore provided that such reduc- tion shall be made in the following manner; — (a) The Manager shall, in writing designate the persons to be dis- charged. (b) In making such discharges, the Manager shall take into consid- eration the length of service, com- petency and efficiency of such mem- hers of the police force. (c) In designating the person to be discharged the Manager shall be influenced as far as possible, by the length of service performed and the efficiency shown by such discharged members and, all things being equal, such men shall be discharged whose length of service is of the shortest duration and who have shown the least efficiency. 400 Official Notices Official Notices 401 (d) Any person discharged under the provisions of this ordinance shall receive an honorable discharge, which shall be recorded upon the of- ficial Council records. (e) Any person who is discharged hereunder and who has paid into the Policemen's Pension Fund during the time he was a member of the police department, shall be entitled to have paid back to him the amount of money he actually has contribu,:ed to 'said fund, said payment to be made on a warrant drawn upon the general fund, � Par. 722. Publication Clause. Sec. 3. This ordinance being deemed ur- gent and if immediate necessity shall be in force and effect from and after its passage• by the City Council and publication in the official newspapers as required by law. Adopted,,Qctober 4th, 1920. Approved, October .4th, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, THEO. GABRIEL, L. 11. BREVE, M. B. ROONEY, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Dubuque Daily News, The Telegraph- Herald and Dubuque Times- Journal news- papers October 5th, 1920. JOHN STUBER, 10 -5 -1t. City Clerk. Notice to Registration Clerks. You and each of you are hereby requested to be present at P 'ne'ting to be held in the Mayor's Office Thursday, October 14th, 1920. at 5:00 p. m., for the purpose of being sworn in and receiving instructions governing registration. JOHN STUBER, 10- 12 -2t. City Clerk. REGISTRATION NOTICE. Mayor's Office, Dubuque, Iowa, October 17, 1920. Notice is hereby given that the Registrars of Election duly appointed to register voters in the City of Du- buque, Iowa, will be in attendance at the places herein -below mention- ed, for the purpose of making the registry list of names of such elect- ors as may be entitled to vote at the general election to be held Tuesday, November 2nd, 1920. Said Registrars will meet at their respective places on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 1920. at 8:00 o'clock a. m.. and be in ses- sion until 9:00 o'clock p. m. of said days. Said Registrars will there- after meet on Saturday, October 30th, 1920, from 8:00 o'clock a. m. until 9:00 o'clock p. m. of said day for the purpose of correcting the list and adding thereto such names of voters as may be entitled to vote. Said Registrars" will thereafter meet on Tuesday, November 2nd, 1920 (Election Day), and be in session from the time the polls open until they close, and register only such voters as were absent from the City during the preceding. days that the board was in 'session, also such citi- zens as did not become citizens un- til October 31st and November 1st, 1920. The places of registration in the " several wards of said city are as follows: First Ward. First Precinct — Engine House, Grandview Avenue and South Dodge Street. Second Precinct — Chicago House, 172 First Street. Second Ward. First Precinct — Sheriff's Office; Court House. Second Precinct—Municipal Ga- rage, Fourth and Locust Streets. Third Ward. First Precinct —Ninth Street En- gine House. Second Precinct —City Hall. Third Precinct — Eighteenth Street Engine House. Fourth Ward. First Precinct -61 Julien Avenue. Second Precinct— Palmetto Hall, 695 Delhi Street. Third Precinct -192 West Locust Street. Fifth Ward. First Precinct — Schmid's Hall, 2327 Couler Avenue. Second Precinct —Wm. John's Bar- ber.,Shop, 215 Eagle Point Avenue. Third Precinct — Engine House No. 6, Rhomberg Avenue and Reed Street. Fourth Precinct —F. Roesner's Place, 2703 Jackson Street. All qualified voters of said City are notified that unless they present themselves at the places and time herein -above mentioned for registra- tion, they will be debarred of the privilege of voting at said election. Witness my hand at Dubuque, Iowa, this 17th day of October, 1920. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Attest: JOHN STUBER, 10- 17 -3t. City Clerk. OFFICIAL NOTICE. Notice of Special Assessment. Notice is hereby given to all con- cerned that a special assessment as provided by law will be levied at a session of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be held Saturday, November 20th, 1920, to pay for constructing an eight inch tile pipe sanitary sewer in West Fourteenth Street from North Glenn Oak Avenue to alley first east of Mt. Pleasant Avenue. J. M. Kenety & Son, contractor. . Amount of special assessment $411.34, same to be assessed against the property legally subject to as- sessment upon and along said street. And that there is a plat and sched- ule on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City of Dubuque, show- ing the street in which said sewer was constructed and the separate lots and parcels of ground or speci- fied portions thereof subject to as- sessment for such improvement, the name of the owner thereof as far as practicable and the amount to be as- sessed against each lot or parcel of ground, which plat and schedule are subject to public inspection. And that any and all persons ob- jecting to said special assessment or to said plat must file .his or their ob- jections in writing with the City Clerk of said City of Dubuque on or before said session of the City Coun- cil to be held Saturday, November 20th, 1920. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, October 29th, 1920. JOHN STUBER, 10 -29 -2t City Clerk. OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice of Special Assessment Notice is hereby given to all con- cerned that a special assessment as provided by law will be levied at a session of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be held Saturday, November 20th, 1920, to pay for constructing an eight inch tile pipe sanitary sewer in Sanford Avenue from the manhole at Queen Street to a point about two hundred and fifty feet east, J. M. Kenety & Sons, contractor. Amount of special assessment $287.74, same to be assessed against the property legally subject to as- sessment upon and along said street. And that there is a plat and sched- ule on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City of Dubuque, show- ing the street in which said sewer was constructed and the separate lots and parcels of ground or speci- fied portions thereof subject to as- sessment for such improvement, the name of the owner thereof as far as practicable and the amount to be as- sessed against each lot or parcel of ground, which plat and schedule are subject to public inspection. And that any and all persons ob- jecting to said special assessment or to said plat must file his or their ob- jections in writing with the City Clerk of said City of Dubuque on of before said session of the City Coun- cil to be held Saturday, November 20th, 1920. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, October 29, 1920. JOHN STUBER, 10 -29 -2t City Clerk.