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1945 April Council Proceedings~~ 62 Spedal Session-~Glaich 27th, 1945 There ti21ng no further business, Councilman Van Duelman moved to adjour'ri. Seconded by Counciltan Thompson. Carried by the Yollowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Moffatt, Council- men Murphy, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. J. J. SHEA, ' City Clerk. Approved ..................._............, 1945. Adopted ............................ _..... 1945. ...................................... Councilmen : .................. _.................. Attest: _. _... _............ _. _ .............:... _. City Clerk. Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 63 City Council (Official.) Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor Moffatt, Coun- cilmen Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, City Manager Rhomberg. Mayor Moffatt stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council, also the first meeting of the fiscal year, Por the transaction oY such business as may properly come before the meeting. Councilman Wharton moved that Councilman Thompson be elected Mayor for the ensuing fiscal year. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Moffatt, Council- men Murphy, Van Duelman, Whar- ton. Nays-None. Councilman Thompson not vot- ing. City Clerk J. J. Shea then swore in the new Mayor, where- upon Mayor Thompson took the Mayor's chair. April 2, 1945 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: As City Manager of the City of Dubuque, the undersign- ed begs to advise your Honorable Body that all officers and em- ployees whom he has the power to appoint, who are now serving and acting in their respective capacities and assisting in the orderly admin- istration of the City Government of this City and of the various depart- ments thereof, said officers and employees beefing under my super- vision, direction and control and their appointments continuing at the pleasure of the Manager, shall be paid salaries in accordance with the budget approved by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the communication of City Manager Rhomberg be received and made a matter of record. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 25-45 A resolution selecting the official newspaper of the City of Dubuque. Be IC Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the Telegraph-Herald, a daily newspa- per of general circulation in the City of Dubuque, be and it is here- by designated and appointed the of- ficial newspaper of said City. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilan Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas: Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution Na. 265 A resolution designating the de- positories for public funds of the City of Dubuque. Be Is Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following banks be appointed depos- itories of the public funds, and the City Treasurer if hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such banks in amounts not to exceed the following: First National Bank, $225,000.00; American Trust and Savings Bank, $200,000.00; Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, $175,- 000.00. Be It Further Resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to file with the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, a list of such depositories and to keep such list on file with such County Treasurer at all times. 64 Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. A. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 27-45 A resolution aPPOinting the Board of Review and fixing the compensa- tion of the members thereof. Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following named persons be ap- pointed the Board of Review of the City of Dubuque for the year 1945: George Pohl, Thomas J. Bill, and Carl W. Ziepprecht. Be It Further Resolved that each of the above named members of the Board of Review be paid the sum of $400.00 in full compensation of all services to be rendered by them in the performance of their duties, said sum to be paid from the Con- solidated Fund. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Wharton moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Maym Thompson, Coun- cilmen -Ioffatt, Mm~phy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Councilman Murphy moved that the rules be suspended for the pur- pose of allowing any one present in the Council Chamber, who wish- es to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Iayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Dlr. M. H. Czizek, Attorney, rep- resenting the Huff Lumber Com- pany, addressed the Council asking Council to defer action, at this time, upon their request for the rezoning of their property from a Single Family Residence District to a Heavy Industrial District. April 2, 1945. - To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Referring to the mat- ter of rezoning the property of the Huff Lumber Co. as per petition ad- dressed to your honorable body March 27, 1945, attached hereto, the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to recommend that you deny the petition. Respectifully submitted, R. V. McKAY, Secretary. Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Wharton moved that the recommendation of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Car- ried by the following vote: Fens-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of the Stampfer Building Company requesting that they be granted a permit for a heating tun- nel under the pavement in the alley in the rear of their store building, to begin in the location of a new boiler room which they expect to construct and which is outlined on the attach- ed plan, and also requesting per- mission to attach the metal etack of their proposed boiler room to the three story brick fire station building at 9th. and Iowa Streets, as ngonerally laid out on the attach- ed plan, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded i a iii. w ~: $+c. Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 65 by Councilman Van Duelman. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Peter H. McCarthy presented and read a communication, and discuss- ed the same, with reference to the dangers of fire and the remedy Por the prevention of fires in rooming houses, boys clubs and similar places where large number of people congregate, including cir- cuses and carnivals, etc. Councilman Wharton moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Edward Es- linger in an unstated amount for in- juries sustained in a fall on cross walls at 0th. and White Streets, pre- sented and read. Councilman. Murphy moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. - Original Notice of Suit of S. G. Skaife, Administrator of the Estate of Jennie Skaife, Deceased, Plain- tiff VS. City of Dubuque, A munici- pal Corporation. Defendant, in the amount of $10,000.00 on account of damages sustained by Plaintiff and the Estate of Jennie Skaife, Deceas- ed, resulting from a fall on icy cross walk at the intersection of Kauf- man Avenue and North Main Street, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the Original Notice of Suit be referred to the City Solicitor. Sea onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Ugo Carusi, Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service Unite d States Department of Justice, ad- vising that Citizenship Day is to be observed this year on Sunday, May 30, and that in accordance with the Joint Resolution of the Congress, approved May 3, 1940, the President has issued his annual proclamation designating this date as "I AM AN AMERICAN DAY" and suggesting community-wide observance on this day, presented and read. Councilman Wharton moved that the communication be referred to the Council. Seconded by Council- man Murphy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of County Audi- tor Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an offer of $50.00 made by Eldon N. Ames on Lot 84 McDaniel's Park Hill, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Maym• Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Mrs. Sophia E. Schnee requesting a refund in the amount of $50.00 on her Class "B" Beer Permit No. 07 as she has discon- tinued business on March 27, 1945, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the request be granted and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $50.00 in favor of Mrs. Sophia E. Schnee to cover the amount of refund grant- ed on the unexpired portion of her Class "B" Beer Permit No. 67. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Peas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays--None. 1 .. l,. 66 Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 Resolution No. 28-45 Whereas, the Planning and Zon- ing Commission of the City of Du- buque, has recommended to the City Council of Dubuque, that the present "Multiple Residence Dis- trict" of Cardiff Street be extended, "beginning at the northeasterly corner of Out Lot 732 on West Third Street; thence westerly along the southerly line of West Third Street to the easterly line of James St.; thence southerly along the easterly line of James Street a distance oP sixty (60) feet; thence easterly to the easterly line oP Out Lot 732 along a course sixty (60) feet southerly of and parallel to the southerly line of West Third Street; thence northerly along the easterly line of Out Lot 732 to the point of beginning. time and place be, and the same is hereby Yixed for said hearing at 7:30 P.M., April 23rd, 1945, in the City Council Chamber in the City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa. Said Notices to be so published so as to leave at least 15 days between the day of publication and the time fixed Eor said hearing, and that at said hear- ing any and all interested parties and citizens shall have an oppor- tunity to be heard. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT. Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Whereas, before the Zoning map and the Zoning Ordinance oY the City of Dubuque may be changed it is necessary that a public hearing be held; and, Whereas, the City Council deems it advisable to hold such public hearing, Now, Therefore, BE IT RE- SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE: That there should be a public hearing on the question of extend- ing the present "Multiple Resi- dence District" of Cardiff Street: "beginning at the northeasterly corner of Out Lot 732 on West Third Street; thence westerly along the southerly line of West Third Street to the easterly line oP James Street; thence southerly along the easterly line of James Street a distance of sixty (60) feet; thence easterly to the easterly line of Out Lot 732 along a course sixty (60) feet' southerly of and parallel to the southerly line of Weat Third Street; thence northerly along the easter- ly line of Out Lot 732 to the point of beginning." and that the City Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be published in the Official News- papers of the City of Dubuque, No- tice of such hearing to be held by this City Council upon the proposed recommendation of change, that the Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 29-45 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following, having complied with the provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, be granted a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers within said City and the Manager is directed to issue such permit on be- half of said City. Name Address George L. Pappas 600 Main Street Be It Further Resolved that the bond filed with the application be approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 67 Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 30-45 Whereas, applications for Class "B" Beer Permits have been submit- ted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the fol- lowing applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms of the ordinances of this City. CLASS "B" PERMIT Name Address Iona Conner and Ray E. Conner, 1322 Central Avenue. Wm. Barrington and Clifford Cal- vert, 260 West First Street. Joseph Walsh and Helen Walsh, 21 West 7th Street. Ellas Mihalis and Ruby Mihalis, 674 East 16th Street. Mrs. Adele B. Wieser, 1902 Cen- tral Avenue. CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR PRIVATE CLUB Dubuque Golf Club (For 6 Months), End of Randall Place. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA. City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Feas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 31115 Whereas, heretofore applications were filed by the within named ap- aul ' {~ Imo: III I :~ plicants for Class "B" Beer Permits and they have received the approv- al of this Council; and Whereas, the premises to be oc- cupied by such applicants have been inspected and found to com- ply with the ordinances of this City and they have filed a proper bond: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council oY the City of Dubuque that the Man- ager be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following named ap• plicants a Beer Permit. CLASS "B" PERMIT Name Address Iona Conner and Ray E Conner, 1322 Central Avenue Wm. Barrington and Clifford Cal- vert, 250 West First Street. Joseph Walsh and Helen Walsh, 21 West 7th Street. Ellas Mihalis and Ruby Mihalis, 574 East 16th Street. Mrs. Adele B. Wieser, 1902 Cen- tral Avenue. CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR PRIVATE CLUB Dubuque Golf Club (For 6 Months), end oY Randall Place. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. 6HEA, City Clerk Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. 68 Regular Session, April 2nd, 1945 There being no further business Councilman Van Duelman moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Nose. APProved .................................... 1945. Adopted ..........................._......... 1945. ...................................... Councilmen : ...................................... Attest: C1ty Clerk. ~1: vve mhA i ~ "~'. Special Session, April 3rd, 1945 69 City Council (Ofielal) Special Session, April 3rd, 1945. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present -Mayor ,Thompson, Councilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton. Absent-City Manager Rhom- berg. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Van Duelman and Murphy. Mayor Thompson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meet- ing is called Por the purpose of can- vassing the vote cast at the Spec- ial Election held on April 2nd, 1945 and acting on any other bus- iness as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Coun- cil. The vote of the Special Election held on April 2nd, 1945, was then canvassed and showed the follow- ing result: No Yea $ 71 0 97 6 49 11 48 4 94 19 59 11 38 4 86 6 33 11 74 8 2fi 9 49 11 fig 19 53 5 38 131 384 First Precinct Second Precinct Third Precinct Fourth Precinct Fifth Precinct Sixth Precinct Seventh Precinct Eighth Precinct Ninth Precinct Tenth Precinct Eleventh Precinct Twelfth Precinct Thirteenth Precinct Fourteenth Precinct Fithteenth Precinct Totals Resolution No 3E-45 Whereas, a special municipal election was held on April 2, 1945 in the City of Dubuque pursuant to Special Ordinance No. 1-45 finally passed by the City Council on Feb- ruary 5, 1945, at which election the following question or proposition was submitted to the electors of the City of Dubuque, as provided by the Statute of Iowa, namely, to- wit: "Shall The Key City Oas Com- pany, its successors and assigns, be granted the right to retain, extend, maintain and operate its exisiting gas distribution system and to lay and maintain its gas pipes and ap- purtenances thereto, in, under, through, across, along and upon the streets, alleys, avenues, brid- gey, Parks, highways and public places in the City of Dubuque and additions thereto for a period of twenty-five (25) years as pro- vided and upon the terms and con- ditions stated in the ordinance adopted by the City Council of Feb- ruary 5th 1945, a copy of which is printed hereon." And, Whereas, the votes cast at such election were canvassed by the City Council on April 3, 1945 at a special meeting oY such City Council called into session for said purpose and the result found to be as follows: Yes-884 No-131 And, Whereas, it appears from such canvass that a majority of all the electors voting at said special election voted in favor of the above proposition, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil oY the City of Dubuque: That in compliance with the wishes of the people expressed at the special election held on April 2, 1945, the above gas franchise or- dinance is approved and ratified and the same is hereby declared to be adopted. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Mary Hier, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting suspen- sion of the 1944 taxes on the North 70 Special Session, April 3rd, 1945 24 feet oP the East 170 feet of Lot 374 Davis Farm Addition, present- ed and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the petition be referred to the Ctty Solicitor for investiga- tion and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- mau, Wharton. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 5-45. An Or- dinance amending Ordinance entit- led "Ordinance No. 18-3R" amend- ing Ordinance No. 9-35, providing for the issuance of beer permits, in- cluding Class "B" Club Permits, providing for the revocation there- of and fixing fees, etc., by amend- ing Paragraph 503, Section 15, by striking out subsection (C) there- of and enacting a substitute in lieu thereof, said ordinance having been passed upon first reading on March 27th, 1945 and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for pubilc inspection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption, was present- ed and read on final adoption. Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 5th. day of AHril, 1945. J. J. SHEA, 4-5-1t. City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. There being no further business Councilman Van Duelman moved to adjourn. Seconded by Council- man Murphy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. J. J. SHEA City Clerk. Approved .................................... 1945. Adopted ...................................... 1945. ...................................... Councilmen : ..................................... ORDINANCE NO. 5-45 An Ordinance amending Ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE NO. 18-5R" amending Ordinance No. 9-35, provid- ing for the issuance of beer permits, including Class "B" Club Permits, providing for tho revocation thereof and fixing fees, etc., by amending Paragraph 503, Section 15, by striking out subsection (C) thereof and enact- ing asubstitute in lieu thereof. Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY ';•HE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF DU- BUQUE: Sec. 1. That the following part of Ordinance No. 18-38, PA P.AGRAPH 503-FEES-SF,CTION 15: "(C) For a class "B" club permit.. _.Two Hundred ($'L00) Dollars." be striken out and that there be in- serted in lieu thereof, the following: "(C) For class "B" club permit Three Hundred ($300) Dollars." Sec 2. This Ordinance shall be in Force and effect from and after its final pas-sage, adoption, and approval by the City Cov ncil and Publication as by law- provided. Yawed upon first reading this 27th day of March, 1945. Passed, adopted and approved on final reading this 3rd. day of April, 1995. P. w. TxoMYSON. Mayor. Exnmx vox DuELalAN. A i.BERT WHARTON. GEO. R. MURPHY. 4V. W. MOFFATT. Councilmen. Attest J. J. SHEA. City Cleric. Attest : ............................................ City Clerk. I <~! ~~ ~. ~. Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 71 City Council (Official.) Special Session, April 23rd, 1946. In the Council Chamber, who wish- es to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present - Mayor Thompson, Councilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duelman, Wharton, City Manager Rhomberg. Meeting called to order by Coun- cilmen Van Duelman and Wharton. Mayor Thompson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meet- ing is called for the purpose of con- ducting apublic hearing upon a pro- posal to amend and change the Zoning Map and the Zoning Or- dinance of the City of Dubuque by extending the present "Multiple Residence District" of Cardiff Street and acting on any other bus- iness as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Coun- cil. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of notice oP pub- lic hearing to be held upon a pro- posal to amend and change the Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordin- ance of the City of Dubuque by ex- tending the present "Multiple Res- idence District" of Cardiff Street beginning at the northeasterly cor- ner of Out Lot 732 on West Third Street thence westerly along the smutherly line of West Third Street to the easterly line of James Street; thence southerly along the easterly line of James Street a dis- tance of sixty feet; thence easter- ly to the easterly line of Out Lot 732 along a course sixty feet sou- therly of and parallel to the south- erly line of West Third Street; thence notherly along the easterly line of Out Lot 732 to the point of beginning, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Councilman Murphy moved that the rules be suspended for the pur- pose of allowing any one present Nays-None. Ordinance No. 6-45. An Ordin- ance amending and changing the Zoning Map of the City oY Dubuque as provided by Ordinance No. 3- 34, designated "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque;' so as to extend the present "Multiple Resi- dence District" of Cardiff Street, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the read- ing just had to be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the rules be suspended re- quiring an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public in- spection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Jas. F. Lee et al, resi- dents and patrons affected in the West Locust Street area from 16th and Locust Streets to the intersec- tio of West Locust and Seminary Streets, requesting a resumption of "Two Way" transportation as provided in the original Franchise for street railway service on this street and which "Two Way" ser- vice has been abandoned since the substitution of bus service, pre- 72 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 sented and read. Mr. Jas. F. Lee addressed the Council asking that the petition be granted. Council- man Murphy moved that the peti- tion be referred to the City Coun- cil for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen MoYPatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays None. Petition of Jas. F. Lee et al, pro- perty owners in Cox's Addition fronting Almond Street, Ellis Street and Seminary Street, re- questing vacation of the northerly end of Ellis Street from a point 100 feet from the north line of Al- mond Street at its intersection with Ellis Street, and the Alley as plat- ted running westerly to Buettels Sub. at Foye Street, presented and read. Mr. Jas. F. Lee addressed the Council requesting that the Petition be granted and further discussed the matter of placing a barricade at this location, which barricade the City was going to put up, to prevent trespassing. He further called the attention of the Council of the danger of rocks rolling down the steep hill in the rear and onto the property of the petitioners. Councilman Wharton moved that the petition he referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Mrs. Wilfred Lyons requesting payment of at- tached bill in the amount of $9.50 caused from the backing up of the main sanitary sewer into the base- ment of their home located at 113 Nm~th Booth Street, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication and attach- ed bill be referred to the City So- licitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Elmer F. Ham- merand requesting payment of the attached bill in the amount of $29.65 caused from the backing up of the main sanitary sewer into the basement of their home located at 111 North Booth Street, presented and read. Councilman Wharton moved that the communication and attached bill be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Louise Hoare in an unstated amount for injuries sustained in a fall at the corner of 17th and Main Streets, presented and read. Councilman Van Duel- man moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City So- licitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of J. J. Callaghan in the amount of $250.00 for injur- ies sustained in a fall on an icy sidewalk on State Street side of property located at 560 South Grandview Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the Notice of Claim be refer- red to the City Solicitor for investi- gation and report. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of R. D. Waller tendering his resignation as a mem- ber of the Board of Adjustment of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion, presented and read. Council- men Murphy moved that the resig- nation be accepted with regret and that a letter of thanks be sent to R. D. Waller for services rendered as a member of the Board of Ad- justment oP the Planning and Zon- ing Commission. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: xs t ~. ~. ?„r ~. Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 73 Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. At a meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of The Key City Gas Com- pany, duly called and held at the Company's office, Dubuque, Iowa, April 12, 1945, the said Board oY Directors duly adopted the fol- lowing cuted by John H. Maclay, its Pres- ident, and Richard V. McKay, its Secretary, and its corporate seal to be attached this 12th day of April, 1945. (Seal.) THE KEY CITY GAS COMPANY By John H. Maclay, President By Richard V. McKay, Secre- tary Resolution of Acceptance: "The Key City Gas Company hereby accepts the special ordin- ance, and the terms of the special ordinance, entitled `Special Ordinance. An ordinance granting to The Key City Gas Company, its succes- sors and assigns, the right to re- tain, extend, maintain and operate its existing gas distributing sys- tem in the City of Dubuque and to lay and maintain its gas pipes and appurtenances thereto, in, under, through, across and upon streets, avenues, alleys, bridges, parks, highways and public places of said City and additions thereto for the period of twenty-five (25) years and regulating the same; repeal- ing all existing franchise ordinanc- es heretofore granted to The Key City Gas Company and requiring the surrender of all rights thereun- der by the grantee therein; and providing for the submission of said ordinance to a vote of the le- gal voters of said City for approv- al! Passed by the City Council upon "first reading January 25, 1945, and upon final reading February 5, 1945, and approved and ratited by legal electors of the City of Dubuque at a special City Election held April 2, 1945, and further authorizes, di~~ reds and further designates John H. Maclay, its President, and Rich- ard V. McKay, its Secretary, to sign, execute and deliver this ac- ceptance for and on behalf of this corporation." Pursuant to and in accordance with the foregoing resolution the said The Key City Gas Company accepts the special ordinance and the terms of the special ordinance referred to in said resolution. In Witness Whereof, the said The Kep City Gas Company has caused this acceptance to be exe- Councilman Wharton moved that the Resolution of Acceptance be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication oP the Continen- tal Casualty Company with enelos- ed Certificate of Compliance show- ing that the Continental Casualty Company has qualified for the transaction of Fidelity and Surety business in the State of Iowa for the year ending March 31, 1946, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communi- cation and Certificate of Compli- ance be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of County Aud- itor Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer of $90.00 made by Fred O'Con- nell on Lot 4 of 229 Union Addition, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the com- munication be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilman Moffatt, Mm~phy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of County Aud- itor Dayktn advising that the Board 72 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 sented and read. Mr. Jas. F. Lee addressed the Council asking that the petition be granted. Council- man Murphy moved that the peti- tion be referred to the City Coun- cil for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Jas. F. Lee et al, pro- perty owners in Cox's Addition fronting Almond Street, Ellis Street and Seminary Street, re- questing vacation of the northerly end of Ellis Street from a point 100 feet from the north line of Al- mond Street at its intersection with Ellis Street, and the Alley as plat- ted rumiing westerly to Buettels Sub. at Foye Street, presented and read. Mr. Jas. F. Lee addressed the Council requesting that the petition be granted and further discussed the matter of placing a barricade at this location, which barricade the City was going to put ug to prevent tresspassing. He further called the attention of the Council of the danger of rocks rolling down the steep hill in the rear and onto the property of the petitioners. Councilman Wharton moved that the petition he referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Mrs. Wilfred Lyons requesting payment oP at- tached bill in the amount of $9.50 caused from the backing up of the main sanitary sewer into the base- ment of their home located at 113 North Booth Street, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication and attach- ed bill be referred to the City So- licitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen MoYPatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Elmer F. Ham- merand requesting payment of the attached bill in the amount oY $29.65 caused from the backing up of the main sanitary sewer into the basement of their home located at 111 North Booth Street, presented and read. Councilman Wharton moved that the communication and attached bill be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Louise Hoare in an unstated amount for injuries sustained is a fall at the corner of lith and Main Streets, presented and read. Councilman Van Duel- man moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City So- licitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of J. J. Callaghan in the amount of $250.00 for injur- ies sustained in a fall on an icy sidewalk on State Street side oY property located at 560 South Grandview Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the Notice of Claim be refer- red to the City Solicitor for investi- gation and report. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of R. D. Waller tendering his resignation as a mem- ber of the Board of Adjustment of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion, presented and read. Council- men Murphy moved that the resig- nation be accepted with regret and that a letter of thanks be sent to R. D. Waller for services rendered as a member of the Board oP Ad- justment of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 73 Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. At a meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of The Key City Gas Com- pany, duly called and held at the Company's office, Dubuque, Iowa, April 12, 1945, the said Board of Directors duly adopted the fol- lowing Resolution of Acceptance: "The Key City Gas Company hereby accepts the special ordin- ance, and the terms of the special ordinance, entitled 'Special Ordinance. .. An ordinance granting to The Key City Gae Company, its succes- sors and assigns, the right to re- tain, extend, maintain and operate its existing gas distributing sys- tem in the City of Dubuque and to lay and maintain its gas pipes and appurtenances thereto, in, under, through, across and upon streets, avenues, alleys, bridges, parks, highways and public places of said City and additions thereto Por the _ period of twenty-five (25) years and regulating the same; repeal- ing all existing franchise ordinanc- es heretofore granted to The Key City Gas Company and requiring the surrender of all rights thereun- der by the grantee therein; and providing for the submission of said ordinance to a vote oY the le- gal voters of said City for approv- al! Passed by the City Council upon "first reading January 25, 1945, and upon final reading February 5, 1946, and approved and ratified by legal electors of the City of Dubuque at a special City Election held April S, 1945, and further authorizes, di- -. reds and further designates John H. Maclay, ite President, and Rich- . and V. McKay, its Secretary, to sign, execute and deliver this ac- ceptance for and on behalf of this - corporation." Pursuant to and in accordance with the foregoing resolution the said The Key City Gas Company accepts the special ordinance and - the terms of the special ordinance referred to in said resolution. In Witness Whereof, the said The Key City Gas Compauy has caused this acceptance to be exe- cuted by john H. Maclay, its Pres- ident, and Richard V. McKay, its Secretary, and its corporate seal to be attached this 12th day of April, 1945. (Seal.) THE KEY CITY GAS COMPANY By Sohn H. Maclay, President By Richard V. McKay, Secre- tary Councilman Wharton moved that the Resolution of Acceptance be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Whas~ton. Nays-None. Communication of the Continen- tal Casualty Company with enclos- ed Certificate of Compliance show- ing that the Continental Casualty Company has qualified for the transaction of Fidelity and Surety business in the State of Iowa for the year ending March 31, 1946, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communi- cation and Certificate of Compli- ance be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of County Aud- itor Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer of $90.00 made by Fred O'Con- nell on Lot 4 of 229 Union Addition, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the com- munication be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the Pollowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilman Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Nmre. Communication of County Aud- itor Daykin advising that the Board 74 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer of $250.00 made by Nicolati Ber- nati on Lots 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 McDaniel's Park Hill, presented and read. Councilman Wharton moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Council- man Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. , Nays-None. Communication of County Audit- or Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an of- fer oP $200.00 made by Emil Pfalz- graf on Lots 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85 of Finley, Waples and Burton's Addition, presented and read. Coun- cilman Wharton moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of the American Society for the Control of Cancer request- ing permission for the holding of a tag day on May 5, 1945, pre- sented and read. Council Wharton moved that the request be granted. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of The Public Relations, Public Affairs and Business Stand- ards Committee of the Dubuque Ki- wanis Club requesting the city management to provide Proper street marking throughout the en- tire city in the interest of public safety and convenience to the citi- zens of Dubuque, the visitors and the newcomers who may locate here, presented and read. Council- man Murphy moved that the pe- tition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of John and Catheran Vondran requesting the rezoning of their property at 908 Rhomberg Avenue in order that they may op- erate atavern at said address, pre- sented and read. Councilman Mof- fatt moved that the petition be re- ferred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommenda- tion and report. Seconded by Coun- cilman Wharton. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas - Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel• man, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of May Clark. Librarian, submitting financial re- port of the Library Trustees and also the report of the Librarian for the last fiscal year, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. April 19, 1945. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have approved the following bonds and policies and desire to have your approval on the same for filing: EXCAVATION H. B. McCarten, 231 West Fifth Street, Policy No. 105971, American Employers' Ins. Co. Archie Le Van, 2239 Central Ave- nue, Policy No. 26318, The Western Casualty & Surety Co. Mullen Brothers & Company, 1036 Main Street, Bond No. 63481, Continental Casualty Company. PERSONAL Albin A. Rhomberg, City Man- ager, Continental Casualty Com- pany. Geraldine L. Demkier, Secretary to City Manager, Continental Cas- ualty Company. J. J. Shea, City Clerk, Massachu- setts Bonding & Ins. Co. Robert P. Marshall, City Auditor, Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co. Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 75 Otto F. Pula, City Treasurer, The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. Sohn J. Klntzinger, City Solicitor, Massachusetts Bonding & Ina. Co. - Harry J. Hanover, City Assessoq Band No. 28214-07-286-45, U. S. Fi- delity and Guaranty Co. Charles J. McCarthy, Harbor and M,arkdt Mastdn, Eagle Indemnity Company oY N. Y. Daniel J. O'Leary, Plumbing In- - Spector, American Surety Company. Luvern C. Norton, Electrical In- spector, The Century Indemnity Company. Virgil Fay Chapman, Milk In- spector, Continental Casualty Com- pany. .; Hylda Noel Luke, Recreational --~~;;~: Director, Bond No. 28214-07-310-45, U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Mae A. Moore, Clerk & Registrar -Health Dept., Bond No. 647895-A, Indemnity Ins. Co. of N. A. Louis F. Fautsch, Police Judge, The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. John A. Brady, Clerk of Police Court, Central Surety & Ins. Cor- poration. John Joseph Hail, Supt. & Cashier - -Water DePt., Massachusetts Bond- ing Fi Ins. Co. Edward M. Tschirgi, Accountant -Water Dept., Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Clerk Water Dept., Massachusetts Bond- ing & Ins. Co. Lucille Oster, Clerk -Water Dept., Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Murphy moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. April 23, 1945. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the reports of the Auditor, Treas- urer, Health Department and Waterworks, also a list of claims and payrolls for which warrants were drawn during the month of March, 1945. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reports be received and place on file. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- man Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. April 23, 1946. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the session of the city council held April 2, 1945 the petition oY the Stampfer Building Company requesting permission to place a heating tunnel under the alley pavement in the rear of the store building and also for permis- sion to attach a metal stack of a proposed boiler room to the three story brick Pire station at 9th and Iowa Streets was referred to the Council to view the grounds. The council viewed the site and decided to allow the heating tunnel in the alley, but not the attachment of the metal stack to the fire sta- tion as shown on the plan. Since then the plans for the stack con- struction have been revised so that no attachment to the fire station will be necessary. I recommend that the council grant the petition of the Stampfer Building Company for permission to place a heating tunnel in the al- ley between Main and Iowa Streets connecting the South ~/a of City Lot 31 with the Lot 1 of the Subdivision of City Lots 170 and the East 43 fee[ of 171 and the North 2 feet of the East 43 feet of 172 by the pass- age of a proper ordinance. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved and the City Solicitor instructed to prepare a proper ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: 76 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- man Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. April 4, 1946. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemery: In re: Petition of Mary Hier for suspension of taxes on: Davis Farm Add. N 24' of E 170' of Lot 374, asking that the 1944 tax be suspended because of age and infirmity. I recommend that said Petition should be approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and that notification of the recommen- dation of the Petition of Mary Hier be given to the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque County, Iowa. Yours Truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Murphy moved that the recommendation of City Solici- tor Kintzinger be approved and the Board of Supervisors to be notiYied of Council action. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. In re: Claim of Gussie M. Hagerty Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: With reference to the claim of Gussie M. Hagerty, I have investigated the same and find that on or about February 19, 1945, claimant fell on the sidewalk cover- ed with dangerous ice and snow and sustained injuries to her back. X-rays were taken and she was re- quired to employ the services of a physician, the actual cost was $25.00. From my investigation, the side- walk was in a dangerous condition and claimant is entitled to a recov- ery. She has agreed to accept $25.00 in full payment of her claim. I recommend that a warrant be made payable to her for that amount and the same delivered to her upon delivery to the City of a properly executed release. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation oY City Solici- tor Kintzinger be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $25.00 in favor of Gussie M. Hagerty, as set- tlement in Yull of her claim, and that said warrant be delivered upon receipt by the City oP Dubuque of a properly executed release. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-A'one. April 6, 1945. In re: Claim of Edward Eslinger. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:-From my investiga- tion Ifind that the claimant fell at a spot on 6th and White Street which was dangerous and suffered injury to his kneecap which caused him to be laid up for two or three weeks. His doctor bill amounts to $21.00 and from my investigation I am of the opinion that the claim should be allowed in the sum of $21.00. I recommend that a warrant be issued payable to him Yor the amount of $21.00 and delivered to him upon delivery to the City oY a release properly executed by him. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation oY City Solici- tor Kintzinger be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $21.00 in favor of Edward Eslinger, as settle- ment in full of his claim, and that said warrant be delivered upon re- ceipt by the City of Dubuque of a properly executed release. Second- ed by Councilman Wharton. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- man Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 77 April 7, 1945. In re: Claim of Mrs. Lonie W. Brown for $500.00. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: From my investiga- tion, Ifind that on February 4, 1945, - claimant, while attempting to get on a bus at 4th and Main Street, stepped on some dangerous ice and snow on the sidewalk and fell and suffered severe injuries to her hip causing her to secure the services of a physician and services ai the _ hospital. She had X-rays taken at the hospital and her hospital ex- penses were $78.00. The doctor bill --,~~", was $21.50. The rest of the amount she claims for injuries, pain and ' f' suffering. After consultation with her and her husband, they have agreed to accept $'r 5.00 in Yull payment of their claim. I recommend that the claim be allowed in the sum of $75.00 and that a warrant be issued payable to Mrs. Lonie W. Brown Yor $75.00 and delivered to her upon de- livery to the City of a properly ex- ecuted release. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation of City Solici- tor Kintzinger be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $75.00 in favor oY Mrs. Lonie W. Brown, as settlement in full of her claim, and that said warrant be delivered up- on receipt by the City of Dubuque of a properly executed release. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. April 19, 1946. In re: Claim of Evelyn Crahan. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: With reference to the claim of Evelyn Crahan, from my investigation of this case, it ap- pears that while claimant was walk- ing east on Seminary Street on the south side of the street just east of the steps entering Clark College she slipped and fell on some rough, rounded and uneven ice and fractur- ed above in her ankle. It is the fur- ther claim that the sidewalk at that place is raised on a alight angle and further added to the dangerous condition. That because of her in- jury she sustained damages for hospital bill, $15.50 and doctor bill $31.00, taxi bill in the amount of $12.40 and other items of expense in addition to her pain and suffer- ing. She has agreed to accept the sum of $46.50, the same being the amount of hospital and doctor bill. I am of the opinion that this claim should be paid in that amount and recommend that a warrant be drawn payable to Evelyn Crahan for $40.50 and delivered to her up- on delivery to the City of a proper- ly executed release. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation of City Solici- tor Kintzinger be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $46.50 in favor of Evelyn Crahan, as settle- ment in Yull of her claim, and that said warrant be delivered upon re- ceipt by the City of Dubuque oP a properly executed release. Second- ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 33-45 Whereas, Lot 84 of McDaniel's Park Hill in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on February 3, 1936, to Dubuque County, Iowa by the County Treas- urer oY Dubuque County, Iowa for the delinquent taxes and unpaid taxes against the real estate for the years 1931 to 1934 inclusive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa desires to sell the above described real estate to El- don N. Ames Yor $50.00; and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to 78 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 Eldon N. Ames Yor a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all endorse- ments of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-leving and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Besolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to Eldon N. Ames for the sum of $50.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of April, 1945. Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale oY said property to john Schoeberl for the sum of $20.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: P. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 34~F5 Whereas, Lot 177 of Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque, Du- buque County, Iowa, was sold on February 3, 1936, to Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa by the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for the de- linquent taxes and unpaid taxes against the real estate for the years 1931 to 1934, inclusive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa desires to sell the above described real estate to Sohn Schoeberl for $20.00; and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to John Schoeberl for a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all endorse- ments of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levying and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 355 Whereas, Lot 39 oP Rosedale Ad- dition in the City of Dubuque, Du- buque County, Iowa, was sold on February 3, 1930, to Dubuque County, Iowa for the delinquent tax- es and unpaid taxes against the real estate for the years 1931 to 1934 inclusive; and W-hereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa desires to sell the above described real estate to Mer- lin E. and Ella A. Griffin for $20.00; and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to Merlin E. and Ella A. Griffin for a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate includ- ing all endorsements of subsequent general taxes, interests and coats requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-leving and tax- certifying bodies having any inter- est in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil oY the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to Merlin E. and Ella A. Griffin Yor the sum of $20.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this I p '' I:.t i; IH c_ Special Session, .April 23rd, 1945 79 23rd day of April, 194b. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Councilman Wharton moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Vlan Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 36-45 Whereas, Lot 2 of 19 of Audubon Addition and Lot 2 of 28 of Bellevue Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa were sold on February 3, 1936, to Dubuque County, Iowa by the County Treas- urer of Dubuque Cbunty, Iowa for the delinquent taxes and unpaid taxes against the real estate for the years 1931 to 1934 inclusive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa desires to sell the above described real estate to Wil- liam F. Kenyon for the sum of $30.00; and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa to William F. Kenyon for a sum less than the total amount stated in the tax certificate including all en- dorsements of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levying and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to William F. Kenyon for the some of $30.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of April, 1945. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 37--45 Whereas, The South 50 feet of Lots 5 and 6 of Ung's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on February 3, 1930, to Dubuque County, Iowa by the County Treasurer of Du- buque County, Iowa for the delin- quent taxes and unpaid taxes against the real estate Por the years 1932 to 1934 inclusive; and Whereas, The North 50 feet of Lots 5 and 6 of Ung's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on January 0, 1941, to Dubuque County, Iowa by the County Treasurer of Du- buque County, Iowa for the delin- quent taxes and unpaid taxes against the real estate for the years 1937 to 1930 inclusive; and Whereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa desires to sell the above described real estate to George Hohmann for $150.00; and Whereas, The sale oP said pro- perty by Dubugve County, Iowa to George Hohmann for a sum less than the total ammmt stated in the tax certificate including all en- dorsements of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all tax-levying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the sale of said property to George Hohmann for the sum of $150.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of April, 1945. F. W, THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON GEO. R. MURPHY W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk 80 Special Session, April 23rd, 1945 Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 38--45 Whereas, applications Yor Class "B" Beer Permits have been sub- mitted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the fol- lowing applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms oY the ordinances of this City. cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. There being no further business, Councilman Wharton moved to ad- journ. Seconded' by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy. Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. J. J. Shea, City Clerk. CLASS "B" PERMIT Name Address Jacob Hedrick, Jr., 1236 Iowa St. CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR PRIVATE CLUB Longview Ski Club, 4th & Central Avenue. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of April, 1945. F. W. THOMPSON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Thompson Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Application of the Rendezvous Club fora Class "B" Beer Permit for Private Club, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that the application of the Rendez- vous Club fora Class "B" Beer Permit for Private Club be referred to the Council for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by [he following vote: Yeas-Mayor Thompson, Coun- 4 e'. r~> I p~:7r II i w ' F t! i4t> a.