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1921 September Council Proceedings236 into if awarded must accompany the bid in a separate envelope Sidewalks to be laid at the follow- ing locations: On Eleventh and Iowa streets, property belonging to C. A. Morris, City Lot 199 and Lots 1 and 2 of City Lot 200, and 3 of City Lot 200, belonging to G. M. Staples Estate. On Eleventh street at Main street, property belonging to Mrs. K. P. Bis- sell, South 1 -5 of City Lot 446. . On Fifth street at Locust street, property belonging to May Delaney and Mary Cleaves, parts of City Lot 105. On Locust Street near Tenth street, property belonging to W. J. Burns, City Lot 636; City Lot 637 be- longing to W. J. Burns and Grace Provost. Iowa street near Eighth street, property belonging to J. H. Rhom- berg, City Lot 212. Rhomberg avenue at Kniest street, property belonging to J. H. Official Notices Rhomberg Lot 10 and part of Lot 9, Smedley's Sub. Jackson School Sub. on Cox street, property belonging to C. Gordon; Lot 3 and Lots 9, 10 and 11, prop- erty belonging to J. H. Bradley. Complete plans and specifications are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Proposal blanks and further information regarding this work can be secured at the office of the City Engineer at any time prior to the re- ceipt of bids. Work must be completed before October 1st, 1921. The above work is to be paid for by the city when accepted after com- pletion. ' Assessments to be leviel in accordance with the provisions of City Ordinance No. 47 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Dubuque. The City reserves the right to re- ject any and all bids. JOHN STUBER, 8- 17 -22. City Clerk. Special Session, CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session September 2nd, 1921. Meeting called by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. Council met at 4:35 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair Present -City Manager Carr, May- or Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Mel- chior, Rooney. Absent - Councilman Gabriel. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and this meeting is call- ed for the purpose of acting on bids for sanitary sewers in West 17th street, Pickett street, Elm street and also bids for constructing sidewalks and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. September 2nd, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen -In accordance with your request bids were duly received on August 30 for the construction of a 6 -inch sanitary sewer in Pickett street for the distance of approxim- ately 150 feet from Cornell street. The following bids were received: Dorgan - Uhlrich Co. -$3.00 per foot. Manholes $45.00 each. Anton Zwack -$4,25 per foot. Man- holes $75.00 each. Mankate Construction Co. -$5.50 per foot. Manholes $125.00 each. I would respectfully recommend that authority be given for execution or contract between the City of Du- buque and the Dorgan - Uhlrich Co. for the construction of this sewer, as theirs is the lowest bid received for this piece of work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager, Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the con- tract be awarded to Dorgan - Uhlrich Co. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:40 P. M. September 1st, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your request bids were duly received on, August 30th for the construction of a 6 -inch sanitary sewer on 17th street from Catherine street to Cox September 2nd, 1921 237 street. The following bids were re- ceived: Thomas Welsh -$4.22 per foot. Manholes $55.50 each. Anton Zwack -$4.98 per foot. Man- holes $55.00 each. Dorgan & Uhlrich Co. -$4.94 per foot. Manholes $60.00 each. Mankato Construction Co. -$5.00 per foot. Manholes $125.00 each. C. B. McNamara -$1.95 per foot for sewer, the charge for rock $5.00 per cu. yd. Manholes $50.00 each. The bids as received some time ago for this work we figured to run very close to $7.00 per running foot. The Engineer's estimate for this work is $5.00 per running foot. The bid of C. B. McNamara is given a charge for rock excavation is not in accordance with the bidding form as used at this time. Our estimate of the cost under his bid is slightly in access of the bid as submitted by Thomas Welsh. I would therefore respectfully recommend that author- ity be given for execution of contract between the City of Dubuque and Thomas Welsh for the construction of this sewer. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the con- tract be awarded to Thomas Welsh. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays -None. September 1, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen - In accordance with your request bids were duly received on Tuesday, August 30, for the con- struction of a 6 -inch sanitary sewer in Elm street from 20th street to 21st street. The following bids were received: Even - Uhlrich Co. -$1.59 per foot. Manholes $40.00 each. Mankato Construction Co. -$1.85 per foot. Manholes $75.00 each. Anton Zwack -$2.55 per foot. Man- holes $50.00 each. The. Engineer's estimate for this work was $1.00 per foot. I would respectfully recommend that author- ity be given for execution of con- tract between the City of Dubuque and the Even - Uhlrich Co. for the construction of this sewer, as theirs is the lowest bid received for this work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- i 1 238 Special Session, September 2nd, 1921 ager be approved and the contract be awarded to the Even - Uhlrich Co. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. September 2, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your instructions bids were received at 10 o'clock Tuesday, August 30, for the construction of Various side- walks which the City Council has ordered to be built, and which have not been built by the owners during the period given them for the con- struction. The following bids were received: Geo. Gantenbien & Son — Cement walks, 14 per sq. ft. Even - Uhlrich- Staner Co. -11th and Iowa street property, 10 per sq. ft. Fifth and Locust street property, 11 per sq. ft. On 'Locust street, near 10th, 11 per sq. ft. Iowa street, near 8th, 11%c per sq. ft. On Cox street, near Union street, 13 per sq. ft. I would respectfully recommend the award of this contract to the Even Uhlrich Staner Co., as their bid is the lowest submitted for this work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the contract for the various sidewalks, excepting the one on Iowa street near 8th street, be awarded to the Even - Uhlrich - Staner Co. Seconded by Councilman Gab- riel. Carried by the following one: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- m en Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Erode moved to sus- pend the rules to allow any one present to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Messrs. Kerper. Adams, and Ro- shek addressed the Council relative to the proposed viaduct at Rockdale and the location of the street lead- ing therefrom to the City. A Resolution. Whereas. the City Council of the City of Dubuque, the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque County. the State Highway Commission, and the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce have been considering the advis- ability of re- locating that part of the Military Road lying between the Town of Rockdale and Grandview avenue in the City of Dubuque, the same being also known as the Dubuque- Cascade Road and one of the Primary roads of Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has given careful consideration to the various plans which have been prepared and sug- gestions submitted effecting the pro- posed improvement and the location or re- location of the road within the limits defined, for the purpose of adopting a plan which would entail a minimum of expense and at the same time provide a road which will comply and meet with all require- ments relative to modern and scien- tific road construction; and Whereas, all plans substantially agreed as to the location of the via- duct to be constructed over the Illinois Central Railroad tracks at Rockdale, and the City Council of the City of Dubuque is in accord with such plans as to the construc- tion and location of said viaduct, and Whereas, cne of the plans sub- mitted pros ide for the re- location of said road so that, when completed said road would intersect Grandview avenue in the City of Dubuque ap- proximately one thousand (1,000) feet South of the present road and such re- location would necessitate an expenditure of about Twenty Thou- sand $20,000.00) Dollars from the Primary Road Fund, also about Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for the acquisition of the necessary land right -of -way, and about Six Thou- sand ($6,000.00) Dollars for grading within the City of Dubuque, said road when constructed to have a grade of about Five and One -half (5 %n) Per Cent; and Whereas, should said road be con- structed in accordance with said plan, the City of Dubuque would be reouired to maintain, in addition to said road, another road in the pres- ent location, which, together would require the expenditure of consider- able money annually without any apparent or substantial benefit re- sulting therefrom; and Whereas, from reliable investiga- tion and expert advice the City Council has learned that a very de- sirable road may be built from the end of the viaduct, as proposed, to the city limits and thence along the present road to its present intersec- tion with Grandview avenue, by re- locating and maintaining the road to the city limits from the viaduct at an elevation of about Ten (10) feet above the present road at the city limits and said road, when thus con- Special Session, September 2nd, 1921 239 strutted, would have a maximum grade of Five and Eight - tenths (5 8 -10 %) Per Cent; and Whereas, the City Council, after due deliberation and consideration, is convinced that the present road, with the changes as to grade and location outside of the limits of the city as herein proposed, is the most practical, and, therefore, the most acceptable route to be followed; therefore be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the pro- posed plan to re- locate said Military Road from Rockdale to Grandview avenue by constructing an entirely new road be and the same is hereby rejected. Be it further resolved, that the City Council approve the plan to construct the proposed road from the viaduct to the city limits so that said road at the city limits will have an elevation of approximately Ten )10) feet above the present road, and from the city limits to Grand- view avenue said road shall main- tain approximately its present loca- tion, and when said road is finally completed it shall have a grade of not to exceed Five and Eight- tenths (5 8 -10 %) Per Cent. Be it further resolved that the City Council, on behalf of the City of Du- buque, does hereby announce and declare that it stands ready to co- operate with the officials of Dubuque County and the State Highway Com- mission in the construction of said road and does respectfully request that the Board of Supervisors of Du- buque County take such steps as may be necessary for the commence- ment of the work of constructing the viaduct with the least possible de- lay, said Council realizing the fact that whatever work can be done up- on this road at this time will aid materially in relieving the present condition of unemployment and also hasten the time when a modern first class primary road will be built be- tween Dubuque and Cascade. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque County and the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Adopted this 2nd day of Septem- ber, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY. H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. September 2, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with the provisions of the law, sealed bids were advertised for the purchase of the fifty thousand dollar Water Works improvement bonds, author- ized by the City Council and the fifty thousand dollar general sewer bonds, also authorized by the City Council. These bids were to have been received at 10 A. M. Thursday, September 1. No bids were received. These bonds represent a very at- tractive investment for a certain class of people. I believe that they can be disposed of directly to the people by the City Treasurer. There- fore, having conformed to the pro- visions of law enacted by the last legislature we will now proceed to dispose of them in that manner. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the City Treas- urer be authorized to dispose of the bonds as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas— Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Invitation to Firemen's picnic pre- sented. August 28th, 1921. O. E. Carr, City Manager, and Mem- bers of the City Council. Gentlemen: The members of the Fire Department, Shift No. 1, request the honor of your presence at a stag picnic to be given by them on September 10, at the Rhomberg pic- nic grounds on Sageville road. Respectfully yours, W. G. GIBSON, Chairman of Entertainment. Councilmen Brede moved to ac- cept the invitation with thanks. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of the Standard Oil Com- pany, asking permission to construct and maintain a drive automobile service station on the corner of Kaufmann avenue and Central ave- nue, presented. Councilman Brede moved that the permit be granted and the proper agreement be signed. 240 Special Session, September 2nd, 1921 Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Meygr Alderspn, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. NaYs —None• 2, 1921. September The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. gentlemen: In 1912 the City of Dubii bought a, ppinp engine for the Fire Department from the Robin- son Company of St. Louis. This piece of fore apparatus has beep in twp serious accidents. About 1914 it collided with a telephone pole and fire hydrant, and in 1918 was in a smash up with the fire apparatus from the station on 18th and Copier ayeni}e, Op account of the age of this piece of apparatus, and on ac- count of the misfortunes which have befallen it it is pot in a satisfactory condition. A few weeks ago, while being tried out, it broke down en- tirely; and while it is pow in con- dition fit for service, yet undoubt- edly if a great deal pf service was demanded of it it would again break down. I had hoped that, the expense of this new piece of equipment would be deferred until net year. it does seem to me, however, to be a wise precaution at this, time to purchase pew pumping engine for Fire Head- quarters, Delivery can probably be had by the 1st of January, in which case we will have the benefit of this additional equipment during that season when fires are most frequent. I would therefore respectfully rec- ommend that authority be given to advertise for a pumping engine hav- ing the capacity of 1,000 gallons per minute, the same to be delivered not later than January 1st next. The apparatus manufactured by the American_ LaFrance Company, the Seagrave Company and the Agrens- Fox Company will be satisfactory. Respectfully submitted, O. D. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and bids be advertised for a 1,000 - gallon pumper as mentioned in the recommenda- tion. Seconded by Councilman, Brede. Carried by the following vote: yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nay —None. September 2, 1921. The City Council. Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The appropriations for the year 1921 carry item of ten thou- sand dollars for a new fire alarm station. The City has already spent two thousand dollars for the ground and we have had plans prepared for the building, which plans have been approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the Gamewell Company. The building as designed will probably cost between five and six thousand dollars. I would re- spectfully request that authority to advertise for the bids for the con- struction of this building. Respectfully submitted, O, g. CARR, City Manager, Councilman Gabriel moved that the the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and bids be advertised for, for the building of a now Fire Alarm Station. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote; Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None, Petition of the National Refining Co., to install a new gasoline tank at their filling station on 7th street be- tween Main and Iowa streets, which was referred to the City Manager for investigation at a previous meeting. The City Manager reported favorable and recommended that permission be granted the company to install tank, Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the National Refin- ing Co. be Permitted to install their tank a nd sign the proper agreement. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas— Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None, Petition of J, Helbing to install a gasoline filling station at the corner of Dodge street and Grandview ave- nue, which was referred to the City Manager at a previous, meeting for investigation. The City Manager re ported verbally that he w ould rec- ommend that permission he granted Mr. Helbing to install the station. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and permission be granted Mr. Helbing to install the filling station, he to sign the proper agreemnt. Scondd by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None, Mr. A. Fluetsch addressed the Council stating that he had bought a lot on West 3rd street, that he was building a home on it and wanted to know how he was going to get wa- ter and sewer connections if the Special Session, September 2nd, 1921 241 Council would not give him per- mission to tear up the street. He was informed that under no condi- tion would the City Council allow West 3rd to be torn up at this time. Bond of the Federal Bank & Trust Co. in favor of the City of Dubuque and Otto F. Puls, Treasurer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, presented. The bond being properly executed, Councilman Melchior moved that it 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 Postal Telegraph Cable Co., for maintaining a display sign, presented. It being properly ex- ecuted, Council Melchior moved that it be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. City Solicitor Czizek reported ver- bally on the petition of Reinhart F. Ris, referred to him and City Man- ager Carr at a previous meeting, re- monstrating against a special assess- ment levied against his property for a sanitary sewer in Chestnut street, stating that he had already paid for a sewer in Prairie street. The City Solicitor and City Manager having investigated the matter recommend that Mr. Ris be allowed a reduction on the sewer in Chestnut street, the amount of what he paid for the sewer in Prairie street, the amount of the reduction to be drawn from the General Fund. Councilman Gab- riel moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor and the City Manager he approved and Mr. Ris be allowed the reduction as recom- mended. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Geo. F. Millius, Span- ish- American War veteran, asking for a soldier's exemption of taxes on his homestead, S. 1/ of Lot 21, O. S. Langworthy's Add., for the year 1920, presented. Councilman Brede moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. The regular meeting night in September being on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, Councilman Brede moved that the regular meet- ing be held on Tuesday, September 'lth. Seconded by Councilman Gab- riel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted: , 1921. Approved: , 1921. Councilmen: Attest: City Clerk. 242 Regular Session, September 6th, 1921 CITY 000NOIL Official. Regular session September 6th, 1921. Council met at 4:35 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, May- or Alderson, Councilmen . Bredee, Melchior. Absent— Councilmen Gabriel and Rooney. Petition of Edward Muntz, stating that the sewer in Victoria street is in bad condition and that the water is undermining his lot, being Lot 39, Grandview Heights Add., presented. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Man- ager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Gabriel and Rooney. Concilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:40 P. M. Councilman Rooney entered and took his seat at 4:42 P. M. Petition of Winifred Carney, in regard to penalties for failure to pay taxes promptly, presented. She stated that her property was assess- ed too high and that she had peti- tioned the City Council three differ- ent times to adjust them, but got no satisfaction. She also stated that she was given to understand by the Assessor that as long as she pro- tested against the assessment she would have no interest to pay. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Treasurer and City Clerk to inves- tigate and report back to the Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays - -r one. Communication of Wm. Nesler, stating that he has complied with the resolution of August 12th, order- ing him to remove the building on rear of Lot N. i/ of City Lot 43, and building has been removed. Council- man Brede moved to receive and file the communication. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council - men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to sus- pend the rules to allow anyone pres- ent to address the Council. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Miss Elizabeth Cole addressed the Council, having received notice to remove building at 1677 Central ave- nue, on Lot N. M. 1 -5 of City Lot 452. Councilman Melchior moved that Mayor Alderson, City Manager Carr, Councilman Brede and Chief of Fire Department Fisher be appointed to investigate the place at 10 A. M., September 7th. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Miss Julia Kemler addressed the Council relative to the condemned building at 854 Central avenue on City Lot 281, stating that she was willing and ready to repair said building. City Manager Carr report- ed that Architect Saam, a very com- petent man, had investigated the place and found the same in very poor condition and not fit to repair. A Resolution. Whereas, on August 12th, 1921, a resolution instructing A. W. Kemler Estate, the owner of the building on City Lot 281, situated on the East side of Central avenue, to remove said structure by the 6th day of September. 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 6th day of September, 1921, and show reason, if any there be, why such structure should, not be removed, and Whereas, said A. W. Kemler Es- tate has apbeared before the Council and set forth reason why such build- ing should not be removed, and Whereas, this Council feels that as a matter of public safety the same should be removed without further delay, now therefore, be it Resolved by the City Council of Dubuque that said A. W. Kemler Es- tate be given notice to remove such building on or before the 15th day of October, 1921. Such notice to be served by the Chief of Police or by a nolice officer. and in the event of failure to comply with this notice in the time set forth. the Chief of the Fire Department shall be notified to remove or abate such building at once and to assess the cost and ex- pense of such work against the property. Adopted September 6th, 1921. Regular Session, September Approved September 6th, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Rooney moved to ad- opt the resolution ordering building removed by October 15th, 1921. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Oliver Kringle addressed the Coun- cil and submitted plans and specifi- cations for the remodeling of the building on corner of 4th and Iowa streets, formerly owned by J. J. Nagle, being City Lots 189 and 190 N. 14' 3 ". He mentioned that Messrs. Albert Ney, Schilling and McEvoy had gone over the plans with him and found them alright. He was informed that the plans are acceptable to the Council and that permission will be granted to re- model the building providing that Messrs. Schilling and McEvoy do the work and Albert Ney superintends the same. Councilman Brede moved that permission be granted to Oliver Kringle to remodel the building on 4th and Iowa streets on City Lots 189 and 190 N. 14' 3 ", providing he complies with the above conditions Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. City Manager Carr reported and recommended that permission be granted to C. E. Reynolds, agent for the F. Weigel Estate, to remodel the building at 600 Main street. Coun- cilman Brede moved that permission be granted to Mr. Reynolds to re- model and reconstruct the building at 600 Main street on City Lot 21, remove the stairway to the alley and file plans with the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. September 6, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: A number of years ago, probably prior to the paving of Ninth street, a storm sewer was laid in Ninth street from Ninth and Iowa to the alley between Central avenue 6th, 1921 243 and White street. This storm sewer is supposed to take the water from the intersection of Ninth and Iowa and Central and Ninth and is a lit- tle 8 -inch sewer. This storm sewer terminates at the alley between Central avenue and White street and is there connected into a 6 -inch san- itary sewer. I cannot understand how any one at any time would permit such a piece of construction work. I would recommend at once that a 12 -inch sewer be laid from the terminal manhole of the storm sewer to Ninth and White street, at this point tak- ing up the water from inlets to be placed at Ninth and White streets and to be extended from Ninth and White to Tenth and White as a 15- inch sewer to connect at Tenth and White streets with the existing 18- inch storm sewer. Respectfully, submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Rooney moved. that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the sewers be constructed as recommended. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. , Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Special ordinance granting the Illi- nois Central Railway Company the right to construct and maintain a track on Washington street from 4th street to 10th street and regulating the use thereof, presented. Councilman Bred moved that this be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. The following ordinance was pre- sented for final reading and adop- tion: Special Ordinance. An ordinance granting to the Klauer Manufacturing Company the right to construct, maintain and overate a side track in Washington street and regulating the use there- of. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That permission be and the same is hereby granted to the Klauer Manufacturing Company, its successors and assigns, to lay, oper- ate and maintain a spur or side track in Washington street begin- ning about 60 feet south of the South property line of Eighth street by connecting with the center track of the Illinois Central Railroad Com- 244 Regular Session, September 6th, 1921 pany, thence running in a north- easterly direction 'till it reaches the North property line of Eighth street, thence on the East side of Washing- ton street to the South property line of Tenth street, as shown by the blue prints which has been filed with the City Council and is attach- ed to this ordinance and made a part hereof. Sec. 2. That the laying down of said spur or side track shall be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Sec. 3. That in the laying down and operation of said spur or side track the same shall be so construct- ed as to create the least possible obstruction to ordinary travel and the use of the street upon which it is located. That cars shall not be allowed to stand in said street in such manner as to unnecessarily in- terfere with the use thereof, and said track shall at all times be used in accordance ith all police regula- tions now or hereafter enacted by said city. Sec. 4. The said spur or side track shall be laid to the established grade of the street on the streets which it crosses and should the grade be changed at any time said track shall be changed to conform with such change in grade at the expense of said company without any claim against the said city. Sec. 5. That said company shall keep the space between the rails of said spur track and the space at the ends of the ties so graded, that vehicles can easily pass over the same and shall keep such spaces properly paved or otherwise im- proved as the Council may from time to time direct and shall make all repairs immediately upon being notified by the City Council or pro- per officer of the. city to do so. Sec. 6. That said spur or side track shall be so constructed and maintained as not to dam up or ob- struct the flow or drainage of water in the gutters or on the surface of said streets, and said company shall be subject to and strictly comply with all police regulations bearing on the use and operation of said track. Sec. 7. The City of Dubuque here- by reserves the right to revoke the privileges hereby granted at any time after twenty (20) years from the time this ordinance becomes op- erative, or sooner in case said track ceases to be used for mercantile purposes. Sec. 8. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its final passage by the City Council and publication as provided by law, and written accept- ance on the part of the Klauer Manu- facturing Company. Passed upon first reading August 12, 1921. Passed and adopted upon final reading the 6th day of September, 1921. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Acceptance. The terms, provisions and condi- tions of the above entitled ordinance are hereby formally accepted by the Klauer Manufacturing Co. this 8th day of September, 1921. KLAUER MANUFACTURING CO. By W. H. Klauer, 9.8 -1t. President. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times- Journal newspapers September 8th, 1921. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman "Brede moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. C. H. Reynolds notified the Coun- cil that he as agent of the F. Weigel Estate has complied with the resolu- tion ordering the removal of the porch and steps in rear of building on 11th and Main streets, having had same repaired and put in good and safe condition. A Resolution. Whereas, on August 12th, 1921, a resolution instructing Agatha Heim, the owner of the building on North 1 -5 of City Lot 452, situated at 1697 Central avenue, to remove said structure by the 6th day of Septem- ber, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 6th day of September, 1921, and show reason, if any there be, why such structure should not be removed, and Whereas, said Agatha Helm has appeared before this Council and set forth her reason why such building should not be removed, and Whereas, this Council feels that as a matter of public safety the same should be removed without fur- ther delay, now therefore, be it Resolved by the City Council of Dubuque that said Ggatha Heim be given notice to remove such build- ing on or before the 1st day of December, 1921. Such notice to be Regular Session, September 6th, 1921 served by the Chief of Police or by a police officer and in the event of her failure to comply with this no- tice in the time set forth, the Chief of the Fire Department shall be no- tified to remove or abate such build- ing at once, and to assess the cost and expense of such work against the property. Adopted September 6th, 1921. Approved September 6th, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. A Resolution Whereas, on August 12th, 1921, a resolution instructing Agatha Heim, the owner of the building on the north 1/5 of City Lot 452, situated on 1681 Central Avenue, to remove said structure by the 6th day of September, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 6th day of September, 1921, and show reason, if any there be, why such structure should not be removed; and, Whereas, said Agatha Heim has appeared before this Council and set forth her reasons why such building should not be removed; and, Whereas, this Council feels that as a matter of public safety the same should be removed without further delay; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that said Agatha Heim be given notice to re- move such building on or before the 1st day of December, 1921, such no- tice to be served by the Chief of Police or a Police Officer, and in the event of her failure to comply with this natice in the time set forth the Chief of the Fire Department shall be notified to remove or abate such building at once, and to assess the cost and expense of such work against the property. Adopted: September 6, 1921. Approved: September 6, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. GI MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. A Resolution Whereas, on August 12, 1921, a resolution instructing Gustav Levi, the owner of the building on North I /2 of City Lot 43, situated on the rear of 1067 Main Street, to remove 245 said structure by the 6th day of September, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 6th day of September, 1921, and show reason, if any there be, why such structure should not be removed; and, Whereas, said Gustav Levi has ap- peared before the Council and set forth his reason why such building should not be removed; and, Whereas, this Council feels that as a matter of public safety the same should be removed without further delay; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of Dubuque, that said Gustav Levi be given notice to remove such building on or before the 1st day of November, 1912, such notive to be served by the Chief of Police or by a Police Officer, and in the event of his failure to comply with this no- tice in the time set forth, the Chief of the Fire Department shall be noti- fied to remove or abate such building at once, and to assess the cost and and expense of such work against the property. Adopted: September 6, 1921. Approved: September 6, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, , M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. A Resolution Whereas, on August 12, 1921, a resolution instructing the Victoria Simones Estate, the owner of the building on Sub. 4 of the South 2/5 of City Lot 441, Lot 1, situated on 1332 Central Avenue, to remove said structure by the 6th day of Septem- ber, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 6th day of Sep - tember, 1921, and show reason, if any there be, why such structure should not be removed; and, Whereas, said Victoria Simons Estate has appeared before this Council and set forth their reasons . why such building should not be re- moved; and, Whereas, this Council feels that as a matter of public safety the same should be removed without further delay; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of Dubuque that said Victoria Simones Estate be given notice to remove such building on or before the 1st day of November, 1921, such notice to be served by the Chief of Police or a Police Officer and in the event of their failure to comply with this notice in the time set forth, the Chief of the Fire Department shall 246 Regular Session, September 6th, 1921 be notified to remove or abate such building at once, and to assess the cost and expense of such work' against the property. Adopted: September 6, 1921. Approved: September 6, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. The following resolution was pre- sented: A Resolution. Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That it is deemed necessary and advisable to construct permanent sidewalks on the following streets, abutting the following described property: Dodge and Locust streets —W. J. Bell, S. 1 /2 City Lot 555. Locust street — Winall Bldg. Co., City Lot 91. Locust street —S. W. Upton, City Lot 89a. Twelfth and Locust streets —F. Weigel Estate, City Lot 478 N. 1 -5. Fourteenth and Locust streets — Mary E. Blocklinger, City Lot 664, S. 2 -5. Pierce and W. Locust streets Wm. Kingsley Estate, Lot 10, Quig- ley's Sub. Pierce and W. Locust streets — Sarah Stapleton, Lot 11, Quigley's Sub. Pierce and W. Locust streets —C. Moore, Lot 9a, Quigley's Sub. Pierce and W. Locust streets —C. Moore, Lot 15a, Quigley's Sub. Pierce and W. Locust streets —J. M. Lee, Lot 15, Quigley's Sub. Seventeenth and Locust streets — A, M. Jaeggi, Lot 14, D. N. Cooley's Sub. Seventeenth and Locust streets — J. G. Peterson, Lot 15, D. N. Cool - ey's Sub. Fourteenth and Bluff streets —Lil- lian Hargus, Lot 1 of 1 of Out Lot 667. Fourteenth and Bluff streets —H. J. and R. E. Haggerty, Lot 2 of 1 of Out Lot 667. Stafford and Merz streets —Chas. Karsch, Lots 32, 33 and 34, A. Stines Sub. of Lot 712. W. Fifth and Delhi streets —Thos. Shelton, Lot 5, Finley Home Add. Catherine and W. Seventeenth streets —Cath. Rea, Lot 1, Quigley's Sub., Lot 712. Catherine and Angella streets — Marcella Heery, Lot 14, Quigley's Sub., Lot 712. Locust street —S. Ferris, City Lot 554, S. 50 ft. Locust street—Wm. Meehan, City Lot 553, N. 25 ft. Locust street —M. and H. Meehan, City Lot 553, S. 50 ft. Third street— Hattie Peabody, City Lot 8, N. 23 ft. Fourteenth and Locust streets —St. John's parsonage, City Lot 475, S. 1 -5. Seventh and Central avenue —C. Pfotzer and J. H. Rhomberg, City Lot 248. Main street —J. V. Rider, City Lot 53, S. 1 /2. Central avenue —A. Herget and J. Pilmaier, City Lot 247, N. 1 /2. Central avenue —J. Appel Estate, City Lot 240. Fourth and Iowa streets —J. J. Nagle, City Lot 189. Fourth and Iowa streets —J. J. Nagle, City Lot 190, N. 14 ft., 3 in. Fourth and Iowa streets— Myers- Cox Co., City Lot 191. Seventh and Iowa streets —Sarah A. Goldthorpe, City Lot 219, N. 90 ft. Iowa street —R. M. Keane, City Lot 221. Iowa street —J. H. Rhomberg, City Lot 222. Sixth and Iowa streets —J. H. Rhomberg, City Lot 223. Iowa street—Sophia Hanson, City Lot 460, S. M. 1 -5. Sixteenth street —Leo J. Flynn, City Lot 454, N. 1 -5. W. Fourteenth and Mt. Pleasant streets —Rosa Schmidt, Lot 1 of Schmidt's Sub. of Lot 18. W. Fourteenth and Mt. Pleasant streets—R. Simpson; Lot 2 of Schmidt's Sub, of Lot 18. W. Fourteenth and Mt. Pleasant streets —F. Smyth, Lot 3 of Schmidt's Sub. of Lot 18. W. Fourteenth and Mt. Pleasant streets —R. Hird, Lot 4 of Schmidt's Sub. of Lot 18. Broadway and King street — Louisa Klein, Lot 5, King Grove Add. Eleventh and Race streets —C. Gre- gor, Lot 13, Cummings' ,Sub. Angella and W. Locust streets —J. W. 'Norton, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Gilliam's Sub. Central avenue —J. H. Rhomberg, City Lot 257. Central avenue —J. H. Rhomberg, City Lot 258, S. 11 ft. Central avenue —John Roth, City Lot 258, N. 40,2 ft. Said sidewalks to be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer and now on file in the of- fice of the City Clerk, having been duly approved by the City Manager. Be it further resolved that in each of the above cases notice be served on the property owners, advising of the adoption of this resolution and giving them fifteen days from the Regular Session, September 6th, 1921 247 date of service of such notice in which to construct said sidewalk themselves in the event they desire to do so. Be it further resolved that in the event the property owner fails to construct said sidewalk in the time set out in the notice, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to advertise for bids for the con- struction of said sidewalks, and that the cost and expense of said work shall be assessed against the various lots or parcels of real estate as pro- vided by law. Adopted September 6th, 1921. Approved September 6th, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. H. B. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHNSTUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. , Notice of return of service served on the following property owners, relative to condemned buildings, presented: W. J. Nesler, 1043 Main street; Gustav Levi, 1067 Main street; Eliz- abeth Cole, 1677 Central avenue; Agatha Heim, 1681 and 1697 Central avenue; Fred Weigel Estate, 1109 Main street; Victoria Simones Es- tate, 1332 Central avenue; Anton Zwack, Seventh and White streets; J. H. Rhomberg, 842 Iowa street, and 678 Central avenue; E. Corcoran Estate, 39 S. Locust street; J. J. Keane, rear of 719, 737, 747 Main street, and 151 Seventh street Councilman Rooney moved that the notices be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Nick Frost, asking damages for injuries received in fall- ing on an icy sidewalk February 6th, 1921, in front of 26- 27 -28 -29 31st street, presented by the City Solic- itor, to whom it was referred at a previous meeting. He reported ver- bally that the petition was filed too late and that Mr. Frost had no claim. Councilman Melchior moved to re- ceive and file the neaten. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted. , 1021. Approved , 1921. Councilmen . Attest: City Clerk. —0 3 is • 248 Special Session, CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special session September 12th, 1921. Meeting called by order of Council- men Melchior and Gabriel. Council met at 4:50 P. M. Councilman Melchior in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, Coun- cilmen, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Councilman Rooney moved that Councilman Melchior act as chair- man of this meeting. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Not voting — Councilman Melchior. Chairman Melchior read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made, and that this meet- ing is called for the purpose of act- ing on resolutions pertaining to con- demned buildings and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. September 12th, 1921. The City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At a recent meeting of the City Council the petition of the Knights of Columbus, asking for the cancellation of taxes levied against their property located at 780 Locust street, now for collection by the County Treasurer, was referred to the City Manager. I inquired regarding this proposi- tion from the City Assessor, who told me that building was placed up- on the tax list. This is an error, as this property is used for fraternal purposes and for that reason should not be subject to taxation. The County Treasurer, therefore, should be instructed to cancel City taxes against this property which are now on the books. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Council Gabriel moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the County Treasurer be notified to cancel the City taxes against this property, which are now on his books. Sec- onded by Councilman Rooney. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas— Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Petition of residents of West 16th September 12th, 1921 street, asking that a sanitary sewer be constructed in said street from the end of present sewer in Henion street, presetned. Councilman Roon- ey moved that the petition be re- ferred to the City Manager. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Communication from the Cnief of Fire Department. September 12th, 1921. Mr. O. E. Carr, City Manager, and Members of the City Council. Gentlemen: The annual conven- tion of the National Fire Engineers will be held in Atlanta, Ga., on Octo- ber 10th to 14th, inclusive. It is customary with cities wishing to keep informed on the latest and most practical methods of prevent- ing and fighting fire, to have the Chief of the Fire Department attend these conventions. As I am a member of this organ- ization and desirous of attending the convention, I respectfully ask that your Honorable Body provide for the payment of the necessary expense. Trusting that this will meet with your approval, I am Respectfully yours, J. W. FISHER, Chief of the Fire Dept. Councilman Gabriel moved that the Chief of the Fire Department, J. W. Fisher, attend the convention at Atlanta, Ga., and that his ex- penses, not to exceed $100.00, be paid by the City. Seconded by Coun- cilman Rooney. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas— Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Mr. D. Cassat, Secretary of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, ad- dressed the Council relative to the free delivery zone of the American Railway Express Co. and presented a map of the City showing boundaries of the present zone and a sketch of proposed zone as it ought to be, and suggested that the Council take the matter up with the proper author- ities. Councilman Rooney moved that the matter of extending the free de- livery zone of the American Railway Express Co. be referred to City Man- ager Carr and City Solicitor Czizek. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. Special Session, September 12th, 1921 249 The following resolutions were presented. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated near the Dubuque Lumber and Coal Co., in the City of Dubuque and owned by John Palen, being further described as Ham's Add., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas. the Chief of the Fire Department has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has reported the condi- tions as existing, nwo therefore be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that John Pa- len, owner of the building in Ham's Add., situated near the Dubuque Lumber and Coal Co., be notified to remove the above described building by the 19th day of September. 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of September, 1921 at 4:00 P. M. and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution, together with a copy of the same be served on John Palen by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR. M. B, ROONEY. THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- opt the resolution. Seconded by Cc uncilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Mel- chior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated at 2091 Washington street, in the City of Dubuque and owned by J. H. Rhomberg. being further described as S. 42 feet of Lot 92, L. H. Lang - worthy's Arld., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has reported the condi- tions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that J. H. Rhomberg, owner of the building on the S. 42 feet of Lot 92, L. H. Lang - worthy's Add., situated at 2091 Washington street, be notified to re- move the above described building by the 19th day of September, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of September, 1921, at 4:00 P. M., and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution, together with a copy of the same, be served on J. H. Rhom- berg by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- opt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney, Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated, at 2327 Central avenue, in the City of Dubuque and owned by Margaret Meuser . Estate, being further de- scribed as Lots 5 and 6, Brewry Add., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has reported the condi- tion as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that Mar- garet Meuser Estate, owner of the building on Lots 5 and 6, Brewery Add., situated at 2327 Central ave- rue, be notified to remove the above described building by the 19th day of September, 1921, or to appear be- fore the City Council on the 19th clay of September, 1921, at 4 :00 P. M., and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution, together with a copy of the same, be served on Margaret Meuser Estate by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. 250 Special Session, September 12th, 1921 Special Session, September 19th, 1921 251 Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- opt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilman Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated at 154 Tenth street, in the City of Du- buque and owned by Jas. Sullivan, being further described as City Lot 46, has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has reported the condi• tions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that Jas. Sullivan, owner of the building en City Lot 46, situated at 154 Tenth street, be notified to remove the above described building by the 19th day of September, 1921, or to ap- pear before the City Council on the 19th day of September, 1921, at 4:00 P. M. and show reason, if any there be; why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ= ten notice of the passage of this resolution, together with a copy of the same, he served on Jas. Sullivan by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- opt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent - -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. • Whereas, the building situated at 42 and 44 Air Hill street, in the City of Dubuque and owned by J. J. Na- gle and Margaret Martin, being fur- ther , described as part of Lot 12. Kelley's Sub., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Depart- ment, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire Department has reported the condi- tions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that J. J. Nagle and Margaret Martin, owners of the building on part of Lot 12, Kelley's Sub., situated at 42 and 44 Air Hill street, be notified to re- 7_nove the above described building by the 19th day of September, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of September, 1921, at 4:00' P. M., and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution together with a copy of the same be served on J. J. Nagle and Margaret Martin by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by iiim. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote:, Yeas - Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent - Mayor Alderson and Councilman Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated on 248 Julien avenue, in the City of Du1.,uque and owned by Margaret Martin, being further described as part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- nrrtment has reported the condi- tions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved.by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that Mar- garet Martin, owner of the building on part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., sit- uated on 248 Julien avenue, be noti- fied to remove the above described building by the 19th day of Septem- ber, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of Sep- tember, 1921, at 4:00 p. m., and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this res- olution together wtih a copy of the same be served on Margaret Martin by the Chief of Police or a police of- ficer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. 11. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated in the rear of No. 248 Julien Avenue, in the City of Dubuque, and owned by Margaret Martin, being further described as part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has reported the condi- tions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that Mar- garet Martin, owner of the building on part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., sit - uated on 248 Julien avenue, be noti- fied to remove the above described building by the 19th day of Septem- ber, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of Sep- tember, 1921, at 4:00 p. m., and show reason, if any there be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution together with a copy of the same be served on Margaret Martin by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. 'Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney, Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated on the rear of 208 and 210 Julien ave- nue, in the City of Dubuque, and owned by A. W. Kemler Estate, be- ing further described as Lot 15, Kel- ly's Sub., has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has reported the conditions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that A. W. Kemler Estate, owner of the build - Kemler Estate, owner of the building on Lot 15, Kelly's Sub., situated on 208 and 210 Julien avenue, be noti- fied to remove the above described building by the 19th day of Septem- ber, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of Sep- tember, 1921, at 4:00 p. m. and show reason, if any there he, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ• ten notice of the passage, of this res- olution together with a copy of the same be served on A. W. Kemler Estate by the Chief of Police or a police office. :• appointed him. Adopted September 12th, 1921. Approved September 12th, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney, Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede. A Resolution. Whereas, the building situated on 1345 Iowa street, in the City of Du- buque, and owned by Klauer Estate, being further described as M. 1 -5 of City Lot 461, has been investigated by the Chief of the Fire Department, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has found said building to be in a dangerous and hazardous condition and a mnac to publiceee 252 Special Session, September condition and a menace to public life and property, and Whereas, the Chief of the Fire De- partment has reported the conditions as existing, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of. the City of Dubuque, that the Klauer Estate, owner of the building on the M. 1 -5 of City Lot 461, sit- uated on 1345 Iowa street, be notified to remove the above described build- ing by the 19th day of September, 1921, or to appear before the City Council on the 19th day of Septem- ber, 1921, at 4:00 p. m., and show reason, if any ther be, why said building should not be removed. Be it further resolved that a writ- ten notice of the passage of this resolution together with a copy of the same be served on the Klauer Estate by the Chief of Police or a police officer appointed by him. Adopted September 12, 1921. Approved September 12, 1921. H. G. MELCHIOR, M. B. ROONEY, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Erode. Councilman Rooney moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted , 1921. Approved , 1921. Approved Attest Councilmen. City Clerk. 12th, 1921 CITY COUNCIL '(Official.) Special Session, September 19th, 1921. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Brede and Rooney. Council met at 4:20 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, May- or Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Mel- chior, Rooney. Absent - Councilman Gabriel. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of hearing from property owners who were no- tified to remove condemned build- ings and acting on any other busi- ness that may come before a meet- ing of the City Council. Councilman Brede moved to sus- pend the rules to allow anyone pres- ent to address the Council. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Gabriel. Wm. Meuser, representing Mrs. Margaret Meuser Estate, addressed the Council, stating that the build- ing at 2327 Central avenue, on Lots 5 and 6, Brewery Addition, condemn- ed for being in a dangerous and haz- ardous condition, was bad in spots only and that he may be able to re- pair it. Councilman Brede moved that ac- tion be postponed until the next reg- ular meeting of the City Council and the Chief of the Fire Department and Mr. Meuser examine the build- ing thoroughly in the meantime. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:40 P. M. J. H. Rhomberg appeared before the Council relative to the condemn- ed building at 2091 Washington street, on S. 42 feet of Lot 92, L. H. Langworthy's Add. He stated that he was willing to repair or remove all of his condemned buildings, but could not procure the necessary help to do the work. Action deferred. The resolution ordering J. J. Na- gle and Margaret Martin to remove building at 44 and 42 Air Hill street on part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., have been compiled with and buildings have been removed. The resolutions ordering the build- Special Session, September 19th, 1921 ings at 248 and the building in rear of 248 Julien avenue on part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub., have also been complied with and buildings have been removed. Petition of Jas. Sullivan protesting against the iresolution ordering him to remove the building at 154 10th street on City Lot 46, stating that the building was one story high, in fair condition and far enough from the nearest building to make it not a fire hazard. Councilman Rooney moved that the petition be referred to the Chief of the Fire Department* to again give this a thorough inves- tigation and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Miss Kemler, agent for the A. W. Kemler Estate, reported that the resolution ordering the removal of the building in the rear of 208 and 210 Julien avenue, on Lot 15, Kelly's Sub., has been complied with and the building removed. Councilman Rooney reported that the resolutions ordering the Klauer Estate to remove the dangerous ruins at 1345 Iowa street on M. 1 -5 of City Lot 461, has bene complied with. John Palen, owner of the condemn- ed buildings near Dubuque Lumber and Coal Co., Ham's Add., reported that he has sold the buildings to a contractor and that he is at work now removing the same. There was no further action on the above reso- lutions at this time. Communication of the Dubuque Electric Co., relative to new fran- chise, presented. September 15, 1921. Honorable ,Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Dubuque in common with the en- tire nation must, and soon will emerge from the depression of the last two years, and it is necessary that public utilities be ready to meet the demands of those improved con- ditions. For years we have been forced to the closest economics of operation and to the lowest limits of additions and improvement, but as demands arise we must be able to respond to the full measure of our obligations to the public. If we are to be prepared when these demands arise it is imperative that we begin to increase our production facilities at the earliest possible moment, be- cause the delivery and installation of the necessary improvements will require considerable time, labor and money. For this the required cap- 253 ital must be secured and you are aware of the impossibility to market a bond which outruns the franchise, and also the limited market and burdensome terms which confront a short term bond. With these facts in mind we are submitting herewith two proposed franchises covering the future opera- tion of our properties in this city for which we ask consideration by your honorable body, with the hope that the provisions thereof will dis- close themselves so distinctly in the line of preserving the regulation and control of our operation in the hands of the city government, that you will order the submission of the propo- sitions to the legal voters for their approval. It may be helpful to know that among the principal additions that improved conditions will demand are the completion of the steam plant and accessories, already begun but discontinued by reason of money conditions, and the installation of a new generating until of approxim- ately 10,000 horse power capacity. These will provide a total capacity equal to all the hoped for demands, and furnish the additional capacity which the welfare of the city and its industries are entitled to as a safety factor, thus insuring quantity and continuity of service. Respectfully yours, H. B. MAYNARD, Vice - President. Mr. Maynard addressed the Coun- cil and stressed the importance of early action for reasons express in his letter submitting the franchises. Action was deferred as a sufficient number of copies of the proposed franchise had not been prepared for distribution to the individual Coun- cilmen. Petition of J. R. Wallis, Trustee, and Sarah O'Neil Wallis, by their Attorneys, Frantzen, Bonson and Gil - loon, to compromise the tax penalties imposed by the City of Dubuque against their property, presented. Penalties imposed were as follows: Against J. R. Wallis, Trustee, for the year 1914, $77.09; for the year 1915, $315.14; for the year 1916, $217.71; for the year 1917, $66.96; making a total of $676.90. Against Sarah O'Neil Wallis, for the year 1914, $15.80; for the year 1915, $25.82; for the year 1916, $12.40; for the year 1917, $5.60. The petitioners claim that the said taxes became barred four years from the first day of January in the year in which the tax books containing the same were placed in the hands of the City Treasurer, and that more than four years have elapsed since the tax books containing the taxes Special Session, September land allowed by the Council. The re- vised valuation should be $6,400.00 instead of $7,130.00 land value. I therefore petition your Honorable Body to instruct the City Treasurer to have this amended on his books. Respectfully submitted, FRED HELLER, City Assessor. On motion of Alderman McLaugh= lin the report of the City Assessor was approved and the City Treasurer instructed accordingly. On examining the tax books we find that the Assessor's recommenda- tion was complied with, the land value reduced and Winifred Carney given a credit of $9.94 December 28, 1916; receipts No. 5989 and No. 6647. Respectfully submitted, OTTO F. PULS, City Treasurer. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved that the report of the City Treasurer and City Clerk be approved and the petition be referred to the City Manager to affect a settlement. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Communication of .the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce presented: Dubuque City Council, Dubuque, Ia. Attention, Mr. O. E. Carr. Gentlemen: For the past eleven years Dubuque has had a Municipal Fireworks exhibition on the night of July 4th in lieu of the periodic "celebration" which is carried out in many towns. This policy has result- ed in decreased fire risks and has been a saving to the businessmen. Up and until last year the City has always donated $200.00 to the ex- pense of this fireworks display. From 'this fact came its name, Municipal Fireworks Exhibition. Last year the expenses were paid out of the Com- munity Chest Fund. This year in an . effort to centralize and co -ordi- nate all funds that are raised from the business men, the Chamber stood sponsor for the exhibition. The total xepenses of this year's e hibition amounted to $1,074.39, $800.00 of which was spent for fire- works and the balance for. the band concert which preceeds the exhibi- tion, the war tax on admissions and various miscellaneous matters, such as printing tickets, lighting the grounds and building the band stand. The Chamber would appreciate very much the assistance of the City Council by their donating the usual $200.00 as was given in the past. This sum is included in the budget so 19th, 1921 255 this will not be a deviation from your Budget, page 17, No. 142. Respectfully, DUBUQUE CHAMBER COMMERCE Councilman Gabriel moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. . Gentlemen: With reference to the delinquent tax penalties, which the state authorities have insisted that the city treasurer collect, I would recommend the cancellation of the following for the reasons as stated: Dora Boettcher, penalties amount- ing to $12.35; estate closed. Mary McHugh Estate, penalties amounting to $6.56; estate closed. Wm. B. Allison Estate, penalties amounting to $36.11; estate closer. Allen Staples Estate, penalties amounting to $14.55; estate closed. Eliz. J. R. Horr Estate, penalties amounting to $5.21; estate closed. J. L. Douss Estate, penalties amounting to $9.16; estate closed. John Koch Estate, penalties amounting to $6.19; estate closed. Franceska Wagner Estate, penal- ties amounting to $5.56; estate clos- ed. Mr. C. A. Wagner, penalties amounting to $48.62; estate clased. M. Schmitt, penalties amounting to $1.68; estate closed. Reliance Ref. Co., penalties amount- ing to $8.05; estate closed. Murray - Freiburg, penalties amount- ing to $10.64; estate closed. F. J. Homan, penalties amounting to 400; estate closed. Adam Jaeger Estate, penalties amounting to $1.17; estate closed. Airdome Co., penalties amounting to $12.02; personal property not col- lectible. Crown Dairy Co., penalties amount- ing to $51.00; personal property not collectible. Star Theater, penalties amounting to $2.55; subsequent settlement of taxes in full. Mrs. Mary Schu, penalties amount- ing to $4.59; deceased. E. A. Gilliam, penalties amounting to $1.39; deceased. Eugene Kunkel, penalties amount- ing to 55c; deceased. Martin Kunkel, penalties amount- ing to 27c; deceased. Amelia Kul•ow, penalties amount- ing to $1.84; deceased. Sam V. Martin, ' penalties amount- ing to 61c; deceased. Joe Reinfried, penalties amounting to 54c; deceased. 254 Special Session, September 19th, 1921 for the last of said years were plac- ed in the hands of the City Treasur- er, and it, therefore, follows that the penalties due on taxes for the last year, as well as for all preceding years, are barred, and the petitioners, however, hereby offer to compromise all of said taxes by the payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and ask that your Honorable Body auth- orize and instruct the County Treas- urer to accept the said sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in full of all tax penalties above referred to. On the advice of City Solicitor Czizek to accept the proposition, Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petitioners be granted and the City Treasurer be instructed to accept $100.00 in full of all tax penalties assessed against J. R. Wal- lis, Trustee, and Sarah O'Neil Wal- lis. Seconded by Councilman Gab- riel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of S. B. Lattner, referee, for the Richard Waller Estate, pre- sented. The petitioner states that through error an assessment of $10,000.00 against money was enter- ed in the Assessor's books in the City of Dubuque for the year of 1920, and that said assessment was void by reason of the provision of Section 1310 of the supplement to the Code of Iowa, which provides for a tax of five mills on the dollar on moneys and credits. And that it further pro- vides that said millage tax shall be in lieu of all other taxes upon moneys and credits, and shall be col- lected by the County Treasurer. Your petitioner, therefore, respect- fully asks that said assessment be ordered cancelled in the sum of $140.00. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, and the County Treasurer be in- structed to cancel the taxes on moneys and credits, assessed against the Richard Waller Estate on the City's tax books. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of J. E. Boyle, asking per- mission to remodel the front of the Dreamland Theatre, Corner Fifth and Main Streets, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that action on this be deferred until the improvements on the back and side walls of said building have been sat- isfactorily completed and plans of the proposed change of the front submitted to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Petition of Mrs. Theresa Hemmi, stating that the water of the recent rains has damaged the property be- tween Strauss and Lawther Avenues and repairs be so made that this will not happen in the future, pre- sented. Councilman Rooney moved that the petition be received and fil- ed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of the City Treasurer, to whom was referred the petition of Elizabeth Aureden, owner of Lots 17 and 18, Hamburg Addition, present - ed. Petitioner stated that her prop- erty was not proportionately assess- ed with other property in the same neighborhood and asked for a reduc- tion in taxes for 1920. The Treas- urer's report shows the assessed val- uation of six other property owners in the same neighborhood, which compare favorably with Mrs. Aure- den's assessment. Councilman Melchior moved that the Treasurer's report be accepted and that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of the City Treasurer and the City Clerk, to whom was refer- red the petition of Winifred Carney, relative to penalties for failure to pay taxes promptly, presented. Petitioner stated that she had pe- titioned former Councils at three different times to reduce her assess- ment. She also stated that the As- sessor at t hat time told her that there would be no interest to pay while her petitions were pending. We find on investigation that she petitioned the Council for a reduc- tion in taxes April 1, 1915. This pe- tition was referred to the committee of the whole. We find nothing more relating to this petition. We find that December 22, 1916, a petition of Winifred Carney, relative to a reduction of taxes on her prop- erty was referred to the City Assess- or. He reported as follows: That the land value on Lot 1 of 16, First King's Addition, owned by Winifred Carney, was assessed for 1914 and 1915 without deducting the 10% on 256 Special Session, September Stilson Spec. Co., penalties amounting to $8.21; estate closed. F. W. Altman Estate, penalties amounting to $4.37; estate closed. Nutwood Livery Co., penalties amounting to $54.10; subsequent set- tlement of taxes in full. The reason for the cancellation of the following is on account of the fact that the people to whom these penalties are charged could not be located and the amount involved is not enough to warrant further inves- tigation for collection: Pames Ryan, penalties amounting to $1.94. Mr. M. Mickels, penalties amount- ing to 33c. Mrs. Emma Howe, penalties amounting to $4.90. Henry Strueben, penalties amount- ing to $14.41. Margt. Ludescher, penalties 9.mounting to $11.53. Joseph Hopp, penalties amounting to $28.93. Ed. Little, penalties amounting to $1.43. Mrs. Ed. Montgomery, penalties amounting to $1.67. Miss Louise Erwin, penalties amounting to $1.88. Joe Meyer, penalties amounting to 50c. Ed. Condon, penalties amounting to 62c. Elizabeth Bauer, penalties amount- ing to 43c. Lizzie Brand, penalties amounting to 33c. Sophia Popel, penalties amounting to 73c. Mr. Dolph Miller, penalties amounting to $1.23. Wm. Goetz, penalties amounting to $2.50. Roccie Reed, penalties amounting to 92c. Henry Keuper, penalties amount- ing to 45c. Henry Luck, penalties amounting to 26c. Mrs. M. Gassen, penalties amount- ing to $2.34. Mr. Dement, penalties amounting to 64c. G. Perry, penalties amounting to $8.08. Lillian Regan, penalties amounting to $4.98. Maria McCarthy, penalties amount- ing to $2.50. Sarah Mahoney, penalties amount- ing to 40c. Ben J. Metzger, penalties amount- ing to 87c. Mrs. Robert Reed, penalties amounting to 94c. Al. Draese, penalties amounting to 45c. H. A. Bergener, penalties amount- ing to $1.26. 19th, 1921 Fern Gierins, penalties amounting to $1.24. Marie Bennett, penalties amount- ing to $1.67. D. J. Sullivan, penalties amounting to $13.42. B M. Harger Co., penalties amount- ing to $2.02. Mrs. Cath. Fisher, penalties . amounting to $1.45. Roscoe Fowlston, penalties amount- ing to 90c. Mr. Abe Olansky, penalties amounting to 30c. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the City Treasurer be instructed to cancel the amounts on his books. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Brede, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. September 19, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In order to eliminate the confusion in the city on account of new street names and numbers, which is causing a delay in the com- piling of the new City Directory, in making up tl;e telephone directory and also in the postoffice, I have felt it desirable to put additional people at work to complete this work as soon as possible. To make matters worse, Professor Hornick, who had been engaged on this work during the summer and who I had expected would stay indefinitely, advised me pn Sept. 8th that he had discontinued this work and had accepted other employment on the 6th. I have arranged with Mr. C. E. Bradbury, Mr. F. W. Faherty and Miss Martha Considine to carry on this work at a rate of $4.50 per day. I would also like to employ addition - al.help at the same compensation. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the action of the City Manager be ap- proved. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. September 19, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Mr. James Lee, con- tractor for the improvement of Wash- ington Street, between Seventh and Eighth Streets, has completed his Special Session, September work. This work has been done un- der careful supervision of the Engi- neering Department, and I would recommend the acceptance of the improvement. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Washington Street, , from the north property, line of Sev- enth Street to the south property line of Eighth Street, has been com- pleted; and, Whereas, the City Manager has examined said work and recommend- ed its acceptance; now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate sub- ject to assessment for said improve- ment and file the same in the office of the City Clerk, subject to public inspection, and that the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessment as is required by law. Adopted: September 19, 1921. Approved: September 19, 1921. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY, H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Rooney moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. SPECIAL ORDINANCE An ordinance granting the Illinois to construct and maintain a track Central Railroad Company the right on Washington Street, from Fourth Street to Tenth Street, and regulat- ing the use thereof. Be it ordained by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: Sec. I. That there is hereby granted to the Illinois Central Rail- road Company the right to construct and maintain a track on Washington Street, from Fourth Street to Tenth Street, said track to be laid in the center of said street and used for the purpose of placing and switch- ing cars thereon. Sec. II. That the period for 19th, 1921 257 . which this grant is given shall cover a period of twenty (20) years from the date hereof and may be renewed at the end of that time by proper application being made to the City Council of the city of Dubuque. Sec. III. That during the period covered by this grant said Illinois Central Railroad Company shall maintain said track in a manner so as to cause the least possible .ob- struction and inconvenience in the use of said street and shall at all times be subject to proper police regulations which may be adopted and enforced by the City of Dubuque and said track shall be so con- structed as not to interfere with the flow of surface water upon, over or under said street. Sec. IV. That said track shall be laid to the established grade on the street on which it is laid, and should the grade be changed at any time the said track shall be so changed as to conform to such change of grade,a at the expense of said Rail- road Company, without claim for damages against said City because of such change. Sec. V. The said Railroad Com- pany shall keep the space between the rails of said track and one (1) foot on the outside thereof, so grad- ed that vehicles may easily pass, over the same, and it shall be re- quired to pay the expense of any improvement of said street which has been or may be made between the rails of said track and one (1) foot outside thereof as the Council may direct and it shall further be required to keep in repair said part of said street at its own' expense, which repairs shall be made imme- diately upon being notified thereof by the City, and shall be of such materials as said City shall order and prescribe. Sec. VI. That the said Illinois Central Railroad Company shall switch, spot and place the cars of all other railroad companies operat- ing lines in the City of Dubuque over said track, or whenever any railroad company operating in the City of Dubuque desires to switch, spot or place cars over and upon track with its own engines, it shall have the right to do so, and the said Illinois Central Railroad Company shall be compensated for the ser- vices herein provided for and the use of the track herein stipulated upon, in compliance with a uniform charge for such services or use of track, mutually agreed upon be- tween the said Illinois Central Rail- road Company and the other rail- road companies for which services are performed, or by whom said track is used, and such compensation • shall cover the use of all other tracks leading to or from said track belonging to the said Illinois Cen- tral Railroad Company. Sec. VII. That no cars shall be placed upon said track for unload- ing purposes north of Ninth Street. That no oars shall be unloaded on said track between Eighth and Ninth Streets and said track shall not be used as a "team track" within said limits. Provided, however, that should a request - be made upon any railroad company by the owner or occupant of abutting property to plane a car to be unloaded oppo- site or in front of abutting property, then and in that event cars may be unloaded upon said track between Eighth and Ninth Streets, but such cars shall he unloaded only in front of or opposite the abutting property who owner or occupant has made the request.. Cars may be unload- ed between Seventh and 4ighth Streets providing such cars are not so pla yed as to interfere with the use of the driveways of abutting property. It is further provided that no cars shall be permitted to be spotted or placed upon said track south of Ninth Street, either for loading or unloading purposes, within thirty (3Q) feet of any car which is located upon any side track tipon either side of said street, nor shall any par or cars he spotted, or Placed upon any turn out from the. center track to the side tracks any- where, on said street between FOUrth and Tenth Street at a distance of less than fifteen (15) feet between the Center of the main tracks and center of the side track. The pro: visions of this section shall apply not 0,111y to railroads but also to, persons, firuas or corporations• who may move, place or spot, or cause to be moved, placed or spotted, cars upon said track, and any such per- son, firm, cgrporatiou or railroad company who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be, subject to a fine of not to eX.ceed Twenty-Five ($,25,) Dollars for each ' offense, or he imprisoned until such fine is paid, but not to, exceed thirty (30,) days. 5eo., VIII. The City reserves the right, by, ordinance, resolutions or motion, to impose additional re- strictions, liuritatio.ns or conditions upon the Illinois Central Railroad Company and other railroad com- panies in the use of said track, hav- ing due, regard for the interest and benefit of the public in the use of said street, and failure to comply with any, such regulation will sob je,et the offending company to the same penalty as provided in Section Eight (9) hereof, 258 Special Session, September 19th, 1921 Special Session, September 9th, 1921 259 ing for a soldier's exemption of taxea for the year of 1920, reported that he took up the platter with the Assessor and finds that the Assessor's books show that Mr. Millius was allowed the exemption asked for, and, there- fore, would recommend that the peti- tion be received and filed. Council- man Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Cduncil- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Melchior moved that the following named citizens be ap- pointed to constotute the Civil Ser- vice Commission and to serve as fol- lows: J. E, Ernsdorf, to serve a two (2) year term, Robert Woodward, to serve a four (4) year term. E. J. Ryan, to serve a six (6) year term. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following Vote; Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council" men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney, Nays —None. Return of service on the following property owners, to remove condemn- ed buildings, presented: J, 11. Rhenlberg, 2091 Washington Street, S. 42 feet of Lot 92, 14, H. Langworthy's Addition. Margaret. Martin, 249 and rear of 249 Julien Avenue, Lot 12, Kelly's Sub. 'J..L Nagle and Margaret Martin, 44 and 42 Air Hill Street, part of Lot 12, Kelly's Sub. Jas. Sullivan, 154 Tenth Street, City Lot 46. A. W. Kewler Estate, rear of 208 and 210 Julien Avenue, Lot 15, Kel- ly's Sub. Klapuer Estate, 1345 Iowa Street, M. 1/5 of City Lot 461. Margaret Mouser Estate, 2327 Cen- tral Avenue, Lots 5 and 6, Brewery Add. John Palen, near Dubuque Lumber & Coal Co., Ham's Add. Councilman Brede moved to re- ceive and file the notices. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. On motion of Councilman Brede, the Council adjourned and immedi- See. IX. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its final passage by the City Council and publication as provided by law, and the written acceptance thereof on the part of the said Illinois Central Railroad Company, duly endorsed therein. Passed 'upon first reading, Sep- tember 6, 1921, Passed and adopted upon final reading this nineteenth day of Sep tember, 1921, Signed; JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. M. B, ROONEY, HARLAN G, MELCHIOR, T HI7O. GAB1 EL, • L. 11, /31W EE, Couheilnlen, Attest; JOHN $TUBER„ City Clerk, Pulllished officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Tilnes newspapers, September 20, 1921. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, C.opnoil- men, $cede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Report of the Dubuque City Wa- ter Works for the month of August presented. Councilman Brede moved that the report be received and pled. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney, Nays —None. Report of the City, Auditor for the. month of August presented, Council, man Brede moved that the report be received and filed, Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried lay the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Rooney. Nays —None. Report of the City Treasurer for the month of August presented, Councilman Brede na,oved that the report be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car ried by the following vote: ?as — Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, GabrWl, Melchior, Rooney. Nays— None. A Revdution, $e it resolved by the City Council of the, City, of Dubuque that it be deemed necessary and advisable to construct permanent sidewalks on the following streets, abutting the following described property: West Locust street —Lot 10 Quig- ley's Sub. of Out Lot 710; Wm. Kingsley Estate. West Locust Street —Lot 9, Quig- ley's Sub. of Out Lot 710; John W. Norton. West Locust Street —Lot 11, Quig, ley's Sub., Out Lot 710; Sarah Staple- ton. West Locust Street —Lot 9, Quig- ley's Sub., Out Lot 711, and Lot 15a, Quigley's Sub., Out Lot 710; F Moore. West Locust Street —Lot 11, Quig- ley's Sub., Out Lot 77; Rosalie Al- brecht. West Locust Street —Lot 10, Quig- ley's Sub., Out Lot 711; Peter Keogh. Said sidewalks to be constructed in accordance with the plans, and specifications prepared by the City Engineer and now 011 file in the of- flee of the City Clerk, having been duly approved by the City Manager. Be it further resolved that in each of the above cases notice be served on the property owners advising of the adoption of this resolution and giving them fifteen days, from the date of service of such notice in which to construct said sidewalk themseives in the event they desire to do so. Be it further resolved that in the event of the property owner fails to construct said sidewalk in the time set out in the notice that the City. Clerk be and he is hereby instrhoted to advertise for bids for the construe. tion of said sidewalks. Approved: September 19, 1921. Approved: JAMES ALDERS.ON, Mayor. M. B. ROONEY, HARLAN G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. City Manager Carr reported, verbal ly reeomxnending that the Voting Ma- chines owned by the City ought tp be insured. Councilman Brede moved the recommendation of the City Man, agar be approved and the City Man- ager be authorised to procure insur. ante on the same, Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council, men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays — None., City Solicitor Czizek, to whom was referred. the petition of 0, r, Millius, Spanish...American. War Veteran, ask, 260 Special Session, September 27th, 1921 ately went into a Board of Health session. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted: , 1921. Approved: , 1921. Councilmen: Attest: Councilmen: City Clerk. BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Health met in Special Session September 19, 1921. Board met at 6:30 P. M. Chairman Alderson in the chair. Present — Chairman Alderson, Coun- cilmen, Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Chairman Alderson stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of acting on matters pertaining to the health department. Dr. Steelsmith, Health Physician, addressed the Board and stated that it is necessary for the health of the school children to employ an addi- tional nurse for the Parochial Schools. Councilman Brede moved that Dr. Steelsmith be authorized to, engage an additionay nurse for the Paroch- ial Schools. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas — Chairman Alderson, Coun- cilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Councilman Melchior moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, Clerk of the Board of Health. Adopted: , 1921. Approved: , 1921. Attest: Clerk of the Board of Health. CITY COUNCIL Official. Special Session, September 27, 1921. Meeting called by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Melchior. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present —City Manager Carr, May- or Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Mel - chier and Rooney. Absent— Councilman Gabriel. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of acting on bids on fire apparatus and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Petition of Carr, Ryder, Adams Co., asking permission to construct a concrete tunnel in the alley east of Jackson Street, between Tenth Street and Eleventh street, present- ed. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, they to sign the proper stipulations and agreement. Seconded by Coun- cilman Brede. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Gabriel. Petition of property owners abut- ting on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, north of Fourteenth Street, stating that the street is in bad condition, and asking that the same be repaired, presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the petition be referred to the City Man- ager. Seconded by Councilman Rooney. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Meclhior and Rooney. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 4:45 P. M. Petition of Miss Kemler follows: City Manager and City Council of Dubuque. Gentlemen: M. L. and J. E. Kem- ler having been illegally assessed for moneyed capital in the amount of $6,220.00 for the year 1920, and the A. W. Kemler Estate having been illegally assessed for moneyed capital in the sum of $1,075.00 for the year 1920, I would respectfully ask you to instruct the Treasurer to cancel the tax on the said amounts for the year 1920. Respectfully, J. E. KEMLER, Agent. Councilman Brede moved that the petitions of Miss Kemler be referred Special Session, September to the City Solicitor to determine the truth of the statements of the petition, and if the facts are as stat- ed in the petition, that the petition be granted and the County Treasurer instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. (The City Solicitor finds the facts as stated in the petition and hereby instructs the City Clerk to notify the County Treasurer to cancel all the unpaid taxes now standing against the M. L. and J. E. Kemler Estate, also all the unpaid taxes now stand- ing against the A. W. Kemler Estate on the above moneys for the year 1920, on the City's Tax Books.) County Treasurer notified. Return of service, notice to re- move condemned buildings, served on the following property owners, presented: Agatha Heim, building on N. 1/5 of City Lot 452, 1697 Central Avenue. Agatha Heim, building on, N. 1/5 of City Lot 452, 1691 Central Avenue. A. W. Kemler Estate, building on City Lot 281, east side of Central Avenue. Victoria Simones Estate, Sub. 4 of S. 2/5 of City Lot 441, Lot 1, No. 1332 Central Avenue. Gustav Levi, building on N. 1/2 of City Lot 43, rear of 1067 Main Street. Councilman Brede moved that the return of service notices be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. September 26, 1921. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your instructions, bids were receiv- ed on Tuesday, September 27, for the furnishing of one triple combina- tion pumping chemical and hose wagon for the Fire Department. Each company agreed to supply the apparatus in full accordance with the general specifications of the city and detailed specifications of their own. The following bids were received: The Stutz Fire Engine Co., $13,000. American La France Co., $13,360. Seagrave Co., $13.300. Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Co., $13.850. The pumper furnished by the Ahrens Fox Co. is a piston type of pump. The pumper furnished by the Sea- 27th, 1921 261 grave Co. is a centrifugal pump. The American La France and the Stutz both equip their apparatus with a so- called rotary pump. The apparatus furnished by the Seagrave, American La France and Ahrens Fox Companies have all stood excellent tests for years, giv- en by the Underwriters' Associotion and are all old established compan- ies. The apparatus furnished by any of these three companies would un- questionably meet the requirements of the City of Dubuque in a very sat- isfactory manner. The Chief of the Fire Department joins me in recommending to the City Council that the proposal of the American La France Co. be ac- cepted and that the exedution of a contract between this company and the City of Dubuque be authorized. The difference in price is not suf- ficient to be given very much con- sideration. Each company, however, was asked to state the amount which they would give for the old Jumbo pumper, on delivery of the piece of apparatus which they might furnish. On the basis of their offers for the old piece apparatus, the American La France Company's proposal will mean a somewhat less outlay of cash for the equipment than the proposal of any of the other three companies. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager and the Chief of the Fire De- partment be approved and the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the American La France Co. for one triple combina- tion pumping, chemical and hose wagon for the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays —None. Return of service, notices served on the following property owners to construct permanent sidewalks in front of and abutting their property, presented: R. M. Keane, city lot 221, Iowa St.; J. G. Peterson Estate, lot 15, D. N. Cooley's Sub.; Sophia Hanson, city lot 460, S. M. 1/5, Iowa St.; Thos. Skelton, lot 5 , Finley Home Add.; West 5th and Delhi Sts.; S. W. Up- ton, city lot 89 -A, Locust St.; F. Weigel Estate, city lot 478, N. 1/5 12th and Locust Sts.; Winall Bldg. Co., city lot 91, Locust St.; Oliver Kringle, city lots 189 and 190, No. 14 feet 3 inches, corner 4th and Iowa Sts.; Louisa Klein, lot 5, King's Grove Add., Broadway and King St.; 262 Special Session, September 27th, 1921 J. M. Lee, lot 15, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; S. Fer- ris, city lot 554, S. 50 feet, Locust St.; Leo J. Flynn, city lot 454, N. 1/5, Sixteenth St.; Marcella Heery, lot 14, Quigley's Rub., lot 712, Cath- erine and Angella Sts.; W. J. Bell, S. 1/2 of city lot 555, Dodge and Lo- cust Sts.; Meyers, Cox & Co., city lot 191, 4th and Iowa Sts.; Hattie Peabody, city lot 8, No. 23 ft., Third St.; R. Hird, lot 4, Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; F. Smyth, lot 3, of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; Rosa Schmidt, lot 1 of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th and Mt. Pleasant Sts.; Wm. Kingsley Estate, lot 10, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; M. and H. Meehan, city lot 553, S. 50 ft., Lo- cust St.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 223, Iowa St.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 223, 6th and Iowa Sts.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 257, Central Ave.; C. Pfotzer, and J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 248, 7th St. and Central Ave.; J. H. Rhomberg, city lot 258, S. 11 feet, Central Ave.; J. Appel, city lot 240, Central Ave.; R. Simpson, lot 2 of Schmidt's Sub. of lot 18, West 14th St. and Mt. Pleasant Ave.; J. V. Rider, city lot 53, S. 1 /z, Main St.; C. Gregor, lot 13, Cummings Sub., 11th and Race St.; H. J. and R. E. Haggerty, lot 2, of lot 1 of outlot 667, 14th and Bluff Sts.; St. John's par- sonage, city lot 475, S. 1/5, 14th and Locust Sts.; A. Hergot and J. Pil- haier, city lot 247, N. Ili , Central Ave.; John Roth, city lot 258, N. 40.2 feet, Central Ave.; Sarah J. .Goldthorpe, city lot 219, N. 40 feet, 7th and Iowa Sts.; Chas. Kersch, lots 32, 33 and 34, A Stifles' Sub. of 712, Stafford and Merz Sts.; Wm. Mee- han, city lot 553, N. 25 ft., Locust St.; C. Moore, lot 9 -A, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; C. Moore, lot 15 -A, Quigley Sub.; Sarah Stapleton, lot 11, Quigley's Sub., Pierce and West Locust Sts.; J. W. Norton, lots 2, 3, 4, 6 and 6, Gilliam's Sub., Angella and West Locust Sts.; Mary E. Blocklinger, city lot 664, S. 2/5, 14th and West Locust Sts.; A. M. Jaeggi, lot 14, D. N. Cooley's Sub., 17th and Locust Sts.; Lillian Har- gus, lot 1 of outlot 667, 14th and Bluff Sts.; Catherine Rea, lot 1, Quigley's Sub., Lot 712, Catherine and West 17th Sts. Councilman Brede moved that re- turn of service notices be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. City Manager Carr recommended that the City have plans made to cover future extensions and improve- ments of the City Water Works. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and that he be authoriz- ed to arrange with Mr. D. H. Maury, of Chicago, to prepare preliminary plans for the extension and improve- ments of the City Water Works. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Councilman Melchior moved that J. W. Lawlor be appointed Clerk of the Civil Service Commission at $10.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman Brede. 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: , 1921. Approved: , 1921. Councilmen • Attest: City Clerk. Regular Session CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, Oct. 3, 1921. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Mayor Alderson in the chair. Present -City Manager Carr, •May- or Alderson, Councilmen Brede, Gab- riel, Melchior and Rooney. Petition of L. 0. Hillyard present- ed, stating that he wishes to have fifty feet on the west end of May Street vacated, that he is building three duplex houses and wants this strip to build six garages thereon. He also states that he has about 100 yards of dirt which he would give the City free of charge and place it on May Street if satisfactory. Coun- cilman Melchior moved that the pe- tition be referred to the Mayor and City Manager to investigate and re• port back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior' and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of the Governor's Greys presented, stating that they leased from the City the third and fourth floors of the Ninth Street Engine House, popularly known as the Ar- mory, which was in such a deplor- able condition that it was necessary to spend a considerable amount of money to put it in first class shape. They state further that they have collected the greater portion of this money, but are still a considerable amount in debt, they receiving an- nually from the state a rental which barely pays for the upkeep. They have no other means of paying off this debt, except by giving dances or some other beneficial amusement in the hall, and they hereby petition your Honorable Body to allow the Greys to conduct dances this winter. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, the City to reserve the right to cancel this permission at any time. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Petition of the Governor's Greys: Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Early last spring while the repairs for the Armory were going on, the writer took up with Mr. Carr the matter of putting in a new stairway, a part of this to be borne by the City, due to cancel- October 3, 1921 263 lation of one -half year's rent, amount- ing to $150.00. The cost of the stairs came to con- siderably more than this, which ex- pense was borne by the company. We petition your Honorable Body that the rent for the first half year of 1921, or $150.00, be deducted from the charges against the company. Yours truly, GOVERNOR'S GREYS. Kendall Burch, President. Donald F. Huntoon, Secretary. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Bond of Even, Uhlrich, Etaner Co. (sidewalk contractors), presented. Councilman Brede moved that the bond being properly executed, be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. Stipulations of the Globe Indem- nity Co., agreeing to the extension of time for the coinpletion of con- tracts of James F. Lee on improve- ment of Jackson Street, from Eighth to Eleventh Streets; improvement of Washington Street, from Eighth to Eleventh Streets; improvement of Eleventh Street, from Clay Street to the railroad tracks, presented. Coun- cilman Brede moved that the stipula- tions be received and filed with. the contracts. Seconded by Councilman. Gabriel. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas - Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Rooney. Nays -None. STIPULATION OF AGREEMENT Whereas, City Lot Number 248, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is owned jointly by Charles Pfotzer and J. H. Rhomb erg and there appears upon the tax books of the City of Dubuque delinquent city taxes including pen- alty and interest against said lots for the years 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 and 1920, in the to- tal sum of Eleven Hundred Thirty - Six Dollars and Ninety -Six ($1,136.96) Cents; and, Whereas, on August 12, 1914, a special assessment was levied upon said lot to pay for the improvement of the alley between Clay Street and Iowa Street, from Fourth Street to Seventeenth Street, which assess- ment, including interest and penalty,