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City Council
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Regular Session, April 2nd, 1951.
Council met at 7:30 P.M.
Present-Mayor Welu, Council-
men Austin, Kolb, Russo, Schuel-
ler. Acting City Manager Shea.
Mayor Welu stated that this is
the regular monthly meeting of
the City Council, and also the
first meeting of the fiscal year, for
the transaction of such business
as may properly come before the
meeting,
Councilman Kolb moved that
Councilman Russo be elected
Mayor for the ensuing fiscal year.
Seconded by Councilman Austin.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Welu, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller.
Nays-None.
Councilman Russo not voting.
Mayor Welu then swore in the
new Mayor, whereupon Mayor Rus-
so took the Mayor's chair.
RESOLUTION N0. 133-51
A resolution providing for the
appointment of officers of the City
of Dubuque; prescribing their sal-
aries and fixing their bonds.
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
following appointive officers, sub•
ject, however, to the right of the
Council to declare such offices va-
cant or remove the officers there-
from at the pleasure of the Coun-
cil with or without cause, and to
be paid the compensation provided
for in the budget, and the follow-
ingbonds shall be provided by such
officers at the expense of the in-
dividual officer; City Clerk, J. J.
Shea, bond $1,000.00; City Solicitor,
Thomas H. Nelson, bond $1,000.00;
Assistant City Solicitor, Robert M.
Czizek, bond $1,000.00; Police
Judge, John J. Heffernan, bond
$1,000.00.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELD,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 2, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: As Acting City Man-
ager of the City of Dubuque, the
undersigned begs to advise your
Honorable Body that all officers
and employees whom he has the
power to appoint, who are now
serving and acting in their respec-
tive capacities and assisting in the
orderly administration of the City
and of the various departments
thereof, said officers and em-
ployees being under my supervi-
sion, 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 Coun•
cil.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. SHEA,
Acting City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
communication of Acting City Man-
ager Shea be received and made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0.134-51
A resolution designating the of-
ficial newspaper of the City of Du-
buque.
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
Telegraph-Herald, a daily news-
paper of general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, be and it is here-
by designated and appointed the
official newspaper of said City.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
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Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-51
A resolution designating the de-
positories for public funds of the
City of Dubuque.
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that
the following banks be appointed
depositories of the public funds
and the City Treasurer is hereby
authorized to distribute such funds
in such banks in amounts not to
exceed the following: First Na-
tional Bank, $325,000,00; American
Trust and Savings Bank, $300,-
000.00; Dubuque Bank and Trust
Company, $275,000.00.
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 Treasuurer at all times.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUS5O,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N?, SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second•
ed by Councilman Austin. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 136-51
A resolution providing for the
appointment of a city manager pro•
viding his salary and fixing his
bond.
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque:
That Laverne J. Schiltz be ap•
pointed City Manager of the City
of Dubuque for the term com-
mencing April 16, 1951, subject
however, to the right of the Coun-
cil to declare such office vacant
or remove him therefrom at the
pleasure of the Council with or
without cause, and that he shall
furnish bond in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Be It Further Resolved that the
salary of the City Manager shall
be fixed on the basis of Ten Tous-
and Dollars ($10,000.00) per an-
num 75% of which shall be paid
from the Consolidated Fund and
25% of which shall be paid from
the Waterworks Operating Fund.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of Apri1,1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOI,B,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk,
Councilman Austin moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of pub-
lic hearing on the question of re-
zoning from "Local Business Dis-
trict Classification" to "Business
District Classification" the follow-
ing described real estate located
in the City of Dubuque:
Beginning at the northwest rnr-
ner of Dodge and Bluff Streets,
thence southwesterly along the
northerly property line of Dodge
Street to the east property line of
Peabody Street; thence northwest-
erly along said easterly property
line of Peabody Street, a distance
of 100 feet; thence northeasterly
along a line lying 100 feet norther-
ly of and parallel to the north of
Dodge Street to a point 100 feet
west of the westerly property
line of Bluff Street; thence
southeasterly to the Southeast
corner of Lot 1 of the subdivision
of Lot 2 of City Lot 598; thence
south along the west property line
of Bluff Street to the northwest
corner of Dodge and Bluff Streets,
which is the paint of beginning,
presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
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Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
ORDINANCE N0. 23-51
An Ordinance amending and
changing the Zoning Map of the
City of Dubuque as provided by
Ordinance No. 3.34 so as to change
certain property hereinafter de-
scribed from "Local Business Dis-
trict Classification" to "Business
District Classification," presented
and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
reading just had be considered the
first reading of the ordinance. Sec-
onded by Councilman Austin, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Welu moved that the
rules be suspended requiring an
ordinance to be read on three sep-
arate days. Seconded by Council-
man Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Welu 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 Kolb. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None. ,
Notice of Claim of Oliver Boleyn
in the sum of $232.43 for cost of
thawing out his sanitary sewer
which became clogged due to the
main sewer being clogged with a
deposit of dirt and the water being
frozen at the mouth of the lateral,
presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that
the Notice of Claim be referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Margaret M.
Crowley in the amount of $8.64 for
damages to her car caused in strik-
ing ahole in the street on Broad-
way, presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
Notice of Claim be referred to the
City Solicitor for investigation and
report. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Austin moved that
the rules be suspended for the
purpose of allowing any one pres-
ent in the Council Chamber, who
wishes to do so, to address the
Council. Seconded by Councilman
Schueller. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of Frank 5pecht
submitting offer in the amount of
$100.00 for the purchase of city
owned property on the left hand
side of Valley Street, presented
and read.
Mr. Frank 5pecht addressed the
Council in support of his communi-
cation.
Councilman Austin moved that
Mr. Frank 5pecht be advised to
confer with Acting City Manager
Shea for proper disposition of this
problem and that the Acting City
Manager be instructed to submit a
recommendation back to the Coun-
cil. Seconded by Councilman Kolb.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of R. G. Ogaard
objecting to the resurfacing of
Hillcrest Road, and instead, re-
questing the City Council to take
whatever steps are necessary to in-
sure completion of Hillcrest Road
according to plan, this spring, if
possible, presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
communication be referred to the
City Manager, City Engineer and
Street Commissioner. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None,
Communication of R. G. Ogaard
proposing that one way traffic only
be allowed on Hillcrest Road and
also that the sidewalk now in ex-
istence between 2480 and 2450 be
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extended to permit safety, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Welu moved that
the communication be referred to
the City Manager, City Engineer
and Street Commissioner. Seconded
by Councilman Schueller. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Edward J, Markward
requesting that he be granted a
permit to connect with the private
sewer on Lindbergh Terrace for
the purpose of erecting a private
dwelling on Lot No. 22, presented
and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the petition be referred to the Act-
ing City Manager and City En-
gineer for recommendation and re-
port. Seconded by Councilman
Schueller. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Thos. Flynn Coal Co.
requesting an extension of 30 days
on their contract for the comple-
tion of the Simpson-Coates Sanitary
Sewer District, Lift Station, Force
Main and Trunk Line Sewer, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that
the request be granted providing
the consent of the Bonding Com-
pang is secured. Seconded by
Councilman Kolb, Carried by the
following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of William and Eliza-
beth Maas requesting a refund in
the amount of $50.00 on the un•
expired portion of their Class "B"
Beer Permit No. 40, as they have
discontinued business on March 31,
1951, presented and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $50.00
in favor of William and Elizabeth
Maas to cover the amount of refund
granted on the unexpired portion
of their Class "B" Beer Permit
No. 40. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of William and Elizabeth
Maas requesting a refund in the
amount of $25.00 on the unexpired
portion of their Cigarette Permit
No. 79, as they have discontinued
business on March 31, 1951, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Autstin moved that
the request be ~fianted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $25.00 in
favor of William and Elizabeth
Maas to cover the amount of re-
fund granted on the unexpired por-
tion of their Cigarette Permit No.
79. Seconded by Councilman Kolb.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Council Proceedings for the
month of November, 1950, present-
ed for approval.
Councilman Austin moved that
the Council Proceedings for the
month of November, 1950 be ap-
proved as printed. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
March 31, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: At a meeting of the
City Council of the City of Du-
buque, Iowa held on March 28,
1951 the following resolution was
adopted:
That the petition of Bert P. Kalb
requesting that parking be restrict-
ed on the North side of Seminary
between the intersection of Madi-
son Street and North Main Street
be referred to the Chief of the
Fire Department and the Chief
of Police for recommendation and
report.
We find that this street is a nar-
row street. Madison Street inter-
sects this intersection at about
a fifty degree angle. Main Street
and North Main Street also do not
intersect at right angles. Main
Street and North Main Street do
not intersect at the same place,
there being a slight offset. The
peculiar situation of these inter-
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sections and the narrow street
does make maneuverability diffi-
cult. There is considerable turning
movement at these intersections.
It is our recommendation that
parking be restricted at all times
on the North side of Seminary be-
tween the intersections of Madison
and North Main Streets.
Respectfully yours,
THOMAS HICKSON,
Fire Chief
JOS. H. STRUB,
Chief of Police
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of Fire Chief Hick
son and Police Chief Strub be ap-
proved and proper proceedings
prepared, Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 2, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of ±he City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the Council meet-
ing of March 28, 1951 the matter
of the purchase of city owned prop-
erty located on Southern Avenue
by C. J. MacInerney was referred
to the Acting City Manager to con-
fer with Mr. MacInerney. The prop-
erty in question is in the rear of
the property owned by Mr. Mac-
Inerney, whose property fronts on
Southern Avenue.
A conference was held with Mr,
MacInerney and he has submitted
anew offer which is attached to
this communication. Should Coun-
cil decide to accept the new offer
of Mr. C. J. MacInerney in the
amount of $250.00 for the purchase
of Part of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 37
lying west of the Highway and
Part of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 37
lying west of the Highway, I would
respectfully recommend that pro-
per proceedings be ordered pre-
pared, with the provision being
inserted protecting the storm water
sewer which has been constructed
in this property.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. SHEA,
Acting City Manager
Councilman Austin moved that
the proposal submitted by Mr. C.
J. MacInerney be not accepted,
Seconded by Mayor Russo. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 2, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubugge, Iowa.
Gentlemen: This is to advise that
I have approved the following pol-
icy and desire to have your ap-
proval on same for filing:
TAXICAB
Art Pitz (City Cab Company),
2955 Washington Street, Policy No.
88309, National Indemnity Com-
pany.
Respectfully submitted,
J, J, SHEA,
Acting City Manager
Councilman Austin moved that
the bonds be approved and placed
on file. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
March 28th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
Gentlemen: The claim of David
J. Taylor in the amount of $16.00
for damage resulting to his car
claimed to have occurred on Feb-
ruary 15th, 1951, has been referred
to this office for investigation and
report.
On investigation I fail to find
any liability on the part of the City
and recommend that the claim be
denied.
Respectfully,
T. H. NELSON,
City Solicitor
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City Solici-
tor Nelson be accepted. Seconded
by Councilman Welu. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None,
March 28th, 1951
Hon. Mayor and City Council
of the City of Dubuque
Gentlemen: The petition of Mrs.
Mary Hier for suspension of real
property taxes because of age has
been referred to this office for in•
vestigation and report,
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On investigation I find that the
applicant is qualified under the
provisions of the Statute and
recommend that the petition be
granted.
Respectfully,
'l. H. NELSON,
City Solicitor
Councilman Welu moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Nelson be accepted and the Board
of Supervisors to be notified of
the action of the City Council.
Seconded by Councilman Kolb. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 2nd, 1951
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The Board of Dock
Commissioners has entered an
agreement to purchase Mineral
Lots 294, 295, 296 and 297 in the
City. of Dubuque from the owners
for municipally owned water front
purposes for the price of $30,000:
00.
The acquisition of this property
will vest the title of all of City
Island in the City of Dubuque and
we believe it is a necessary and
worthwhile step.
Consequently, the Board of Dock
Commissioners of the City of Du-
buque hereby petition your honor-
able bodq to issue dock bonds in
accordance with Section 384.3.11 of
the 1950 Code of Iowa to provide
funds with which to complete the
purchase of this property.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF DOCK
COMMISSIONERS
By J. A. Kerper,
Chairman
Councilman Welu moved that ac-
tion be suspended on the request
until an analysis of the program
can be made by the City Manager
and a report submitted to the
Council. Seconded by Councilman
Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 137-51
Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, Form of contract,
plat and schedule and all other
documents for the improvement of
Fairway Drive from the West prop-
erty line of St. Ambrose Street to
the East property line of Bunker
Hill Road, estimated cost $2,516.82,
presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
(Necessity for Improvement)
RESOLUTION N0. 138-51
Whereas, proposed plans, speci-
fications,form of contract, plat and
schedule have been duly prepared
and approved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque and are
now on file in the office of the
City Clerk showing among other
things the following:
1. The boundaries of the district,
if any.
2, The streets to be improved.
3. The width of such improve-
ment.
4. Each lot, proposed to be as-
sessed together with a valuation
fixed by the council.
5. An estimate of the cost of the
proposed improvement, stating the
same for each different type of con•
struction and kind of material to
be used.
6. In each case the amount there-
of which is estimated to be as•
sessed against each lot, for the im-
provement of Fairway Drive from
the West property line of St. Am-
brose Street to she East property
line of Bunker Hill Road.
Be It Therefore Resolved that
the City Council on its own motion
or upon petition of property own•
ers, deems it advisable and neces•
sary for the public welfare to make
the herein mentioned improve-
ment, and unless property owners
at the time of the final considera•
tion of this proposed resolution
have an file with the City Clerk
objections to the amount of the
proposed assessments they shall be
deemed to have waived all objec•
tions thereto.
Said improvement shall be con-
structed and done in accordance
with the plans and specifications
which have been prepared therefor
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by the City Engineer which have
been approved by the City Council
and are now on file with the City
Clerk. That the cost and expense of
making said improvement will be
assessed upon and against all pri-
vately owned property lying within
assessable distance provided by
law and in an amount not to ex-
ceed the amount provided by law,
property will be assessed whether
the same abuts. thereon or is ad-
jacent thereto according to area
and in proportion to the special
benefits conferred thereby, and
any deficiency shall be paid out of
the general fund, improvement
funds or sewer funds, or partly out
of each of said funds. Bonds shall
be issued and sold in anticipation
of deferred payments of assess-
ments when a contract has been
performed and accepted and the
proceeds thereof used to pay the
contractor. The railway portion of
any street or assessment district
shall be assessed to and paid by
the railway company.
The above resolution was intro-
duced, approved and ordered plac-
ed on file with the City Clerk this
2nd day of April, 1951.
Approved:
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,r
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Welu moved that the
resolution be approved and placed
on file for final action. Seconded
by Councilman Kolb. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
(Fixing date of hearing)
RESOLUTION N0. 139-51
Whereas, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by Reso-
lution No. 137-51 given its pre-
liminary approval on the proposed
plans specifications and form of
contract and placed same on file
in the office of the City Clerk for
public inspection, for the improve-
ment of Fairway Drive from the
West property line of 5t. Ambrose
Street to the East property line of
Bunker Hill Road.
and,
Whereas, the proposed Resolu-
tion of Necessity for said improve-
ment has been introduced and is
now on file in the City Clerk's of-
fice for public inspection,
Be It Therefore Resolved that
on the 24th day of April, 1951, a
public hearing will be held at 7:30
o'clock P.M, in the Council Cham-
ber in the City of Dubuque at
which time the owners of property
subject to assessment for the pro-
posed improvement may appear
and make objection to the pro•
posed plans and specifications and
proposed form of contract and at
the same time to the boundaries
of the proposed district, to the cost
of the improvement, to the amount
proposed to be assessed against
any lot and to the passage of the
proposed Resolution of Necessity
and the City Clerk be and he is
hereby directed to cause a notice
of the time and place of such hear-
ing to be published in some news-
paper published in the city of Du-
buque, the last of which shall be
not less than two (2) nor more
than four (4) weeks prior to the
day fixed for its consideration and
unless property owners at the time
of final consideration of said reso•
lotion have on file with the Clerk
objections to the amount of the
proposed assessment, they shall
have been deemed to have waived
all objections thereto, at which
hearing the Council will hear such
objections and enter on record its
final decision thereon.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
242 Regular Session, April 2, 1951
RESOLUTION N0.140-~51
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 behalf of said City.
Name Address
Donald J. Bowen, 2417 Rhomberg
Avenue,
Robert P. Schwegman, 1875 Uni-
versity Avenue.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
be approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Austin. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 141-51
Whereas, applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted 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
following 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
Donald J. Bowen, 2417 Rhomberg
Avenue.
Ellas Mihalis, 574 East 16th
Street.
Mrs. Adele Geske, 253 West 1st
Street,
CLASS "C" PERMIT
William J. White, 1993 Asbury
Road.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELD,
RAY KOI,B,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Welu. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 142-51
Whereas, heretofore applications
for Beer Permits were filed by the
within named applicants and they
have received the approval 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
of the City of Dubuque that the
Manager be and be is directed to
issue to the following named appli-
cants aBeer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Donald J. Bowen, 2417 Rhomberg
Avenue.
Ellas Mihalis, 574 East 16th
Street,
Mrs. Adele Geske, 253 West 1st
Street.
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, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V, AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk,
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second•
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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RESOLUTION N0. 143-51
Resolution authorizing convey-
ance of certain lands to M. B.
Olansky.
Whereas, M. B. Olansky has of-
fered to purchase the following
described real estate from the City
of Dubuque for the price of One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000); and
Whereas the City Council has
viewed the ground and has had the
same appraised by a competent ap-
praiser and deems the same unsuit-
able to any purpose of the City of
Dubuque:
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
That the Mayor is hereby author-
ized to execute a G~uit Claim Deed
in the name of the City of Dubuque
conveying all its right, title and in-
terest in:
The Northerly 150 feet of the
South part of Lot 2 of Lot 3 of the
Subdivision of Mineral Lot 158 in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa to M. B. Olansky of
Dubuque, Iowa;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and empowered to af-
fix the Seal of the City of Dubuque
to said deed;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to deliver said deed to
the said M. B. Olansky upon re-
ceipt of the agreed purchase price
of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)
in cash:
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY .KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Application of Herbert Bisbing
for a Class "B" Beer Permit, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
application be referred to the City
Solicitor for a written opinion. Sec-
onded by Councilman Schueller.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Welu moved that the
matter of the purchase of a new
road-mixing machine be referred
to the Administrative Heads for
immediate consideration and that
proper proceedings be prepared.
Seconded by Councilman Austin.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Austin moved that
Mr. E. Marshall Thomas be reap-
pointed as a member of the Board
of Adjustment for a term of five
years, said term expiring March
5th, 1956. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Councilman Kolb moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Schueller. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Approved ............... 1951
Adopted ................. 1951
Councilmen ......................................
Attest :................................................
City Clerk.
244 Special Session, April 24, 1951
City Council
(Offlclal)
Special Session, Apri124th, 1951.
Council met at 7:30 P.M.
Present-Mayor Russo, Council-
men Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
City Manager Schiltz.
Meeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Welu and Kolb.
Mayor Russo read the call and
stated that service thereof had
been duly made and that this
meeting is called for the purpose
of conducting a public hearing on
the proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and cost of im-
provements, also resolution of nec-
essity for the improvement of Fair-
way Drive from the West property
line of St. Ambrose Street to the
East property line of Bunker Hill
Road and acting on any other busi-
ness as may properly crone before
a regular meeting o fthe City Coun•
cil.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of pub-
lic hearing on the plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract and cost
of improvement for the improving
of Fairway Drive from the West
property line of St. Ambrose Street
to the east property line of Bunker
Hill Road, estimated cost $2,516.82,
presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of nonce of pen-
dency of resohition of necessity
and hearing upon proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
cost of improvement for the im-
proving of Fairway Drive from the
West property line of St. Ambrose
Street to the Fast property line of
Bunker Hill Road, presented and
read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Schueller. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
(Decision of Council upon obje~~
Lions to plans, specifications, form
of contract and cost of improve-
ments.)
RESOLUTION N0. 143-51
Whereas, proposed plans and
specifications and form of contract
far the improvement of Fairway
Drive from the West property line
of St. Ambrose Street to the East
property line of Bunker Hill Road
have been approved by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque
and public notice given as provided
by Chaptor 391 of the Code of Iowa,
1950, pertaining to public contracts
and bonds, and the time and place
fixed for the hearing of all obje~~
lions to said plans, specifications or
contract for or cost of such im-
provements, said time being this
24th day of April, 1951; and
Whereas, the City Council met in
special session this 24th day of
April, 1951, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at
the Council Chambers in the City
Hall for the purpose of hearing all
interested parties and considering
any and all objections which have
been filed to the proposed plans,
specifications or contract for or
cost of the improvement herein
described and proposed to be made;
and
Whereas, all interested parties
have been given an opportunity to
be heard and all objections which
have been filed have been duly
weighed and considered; now,
therefore
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, that
all objections which have been
made and filed to the plans, speci-
fications, contract for or cost of
said improvement herein described
and proposed to be made, be and
the same are hereby overruled and
such plans, specifications and form
of contract heretofore approved are
hereby adopted.
Be It Further Resolved that this
resolution containing the decision
of this Council upon all objections
which have been filed to the plans,
specifications and form of contract
for or cost of said improvement be
made a matter of permanent record
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 245
in connection with said improve-
ment.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N, RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Welu. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
(Necessity for Improvement)
RESOLUTION N0. 138-51
Whereas, proposed plans, speci-
fications, form of contract, plat
and schedule have been duly pre-
pared and approved by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque and
are now on file in the office of
the City Clerk showing among
other things the following:
1. The boundries of the district,
if any.
2. The streets to be improved.
3. The width of such improve-
ment.
4. Each lot proposed to be as-
sessed together with a valuation
fixed by the council,
5. An estimate of the cost of the
proposed improvement, stating the
same for each different type of con-
struction and kind of material to
be used.
6. In each case the amount there-
of which is estimated to be as-
sessed against each lot, for the im-
provement of Fairway Drive from
the West property line of St. Am-
brose Street to the East property
line of Bunker Hill Road.
Be It Therefore Resolved that
the City Council on its own motion
or upon petition of property own-
ers, deems it advisable and neces-
sary for the public welfare to
make the herein mentioned im-
provement, and unless property
owners at the time of the final cen-
sideration of this proposed resolu-
tion have on file with the City
Clerk objections to the amount of
the proposed assessments, they
shall be deemed to have waived all
objections thereto.
Said improvement shall be con•
structed and done in accordance
with the plans and specifications
which have been prepared there-
for by the City Engineer which
have been approved by the City
Council and are now on file with
the City Clerk, 'That the cost and
expense of making said improve-
ment will be assessed upon and
against all privately owned prop-
erty lying within assessable dis-
tance provided by law and in an
amount not to exceed the amount
provided by law, property will be
assessed whether the same abuts
thereon or is adjacent thereto ac-
cording to area and in proportion
to the special benefits conferred
thereby, and any deficiency shall
be paid out of the general fund,
improvement funds or sewer funds,
or partly out of each of said funds.
Bonds shall be issued and sold in
anticipation of deferred payments
of assessments when a contract has
been performed and accepted and
the proceeds thereof used to pay
the contractor. Tho railway por-
tion of any street or assessment
district shall be assessed to and
paid by the railway company.
The above resolution was intro-
duced, approved and ordered plac-
ed on file with the City Clerk this
2nd day of April, 1951.
The foregoing resolution was
finally passed and adopted, as pro-
posed, by the City Council this 24th
day of April, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
(Ordering Construction)
RESOLUTION N0. 144-51
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that
pursuant to a resolution of neces-
sity No. 138-51 which was duly
passed by this Council, for the
246 Special Session, April 24, 1951
improvement of Fairway Drive
from the West property line of St.
Ambrose Street to the East prop-
erty line of Bunker Hill Road be
and the same are hereby ordered
and constructed by this Council
upon its own' motion and with or
without the petition of property
owners. All the work shall be con-
structed in accordance with the
plans and specifications heretofore
adopted and now on file in the of-
fice of the City Clerk,
Be It Further Resolved that the
cost and expense of the said im•
provements be paid for by levying
special assesments against the pri-
vately owned property lying within
the assessable distance from the
improvements, a~hether such prop-
erty abut upon the same or are
adjacent thereto, according to the
area thereof and in proportion to
the special benefits conferred, and
any deficiency will be paid out of
the general, improvement, or sewer
funds of the city, or partly from
each of such funds. Payment will
be made to the contractor out of
funds realized from the sale of
bonds to be issued in anticipation
of deferred payments of assess-
ments as provided by law after
the work has been completed and
accepted by the City Council.
Be It Further Resolved that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby
ordered and directed to advertise
for proposals for the construction
of the various improvements here-
in provided for in the manner pro-
vided by law, the said improve-
ments shall be completed on or
before 30 calendar days after notice
to proceed is issued.
Be It Further Resolved that this
resolution being deemed urgent
and of immediate necessity shall
be in force and effect from and
after its passage and adoption by
the City Council.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIlV,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second•
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Eldon A.
Adams in the amount of $11.88 for
damages to his car caused in strik-
ing adepression in the street at
the intersection of Merchants Lane
and Gold Street, presented and
read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
Notice of Claim be referred to the
City Solicitor for recommendation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Oliver Mc-
Comber, by J. E. Whelan, his at-
torney, in the amount of $10.00 for
damages to his ear due to scrap-
ing his car door on a pile of ice
while parking between 7th and
8th Streets of Main Street, present-
ed and read.
Mayor Russo moved that the No-
tice of Claim be referred to the
City Solicitor for recommendation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of A. 0. Cowie,
Claim Manager, Service Fire In-
surance Company, with reference
to the claim of Dave Taylor in the
amount of $19.00 for damages to
his car as a result of flying sand
while city men were spreading the
same, south of the City Limits on
Highway No. 35, presented and
read.
Mayor Russo moved that the
communication be received and fil-
ed. Seconded by Councilman Kolb.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Original Notice of Suit of Irma
Wallis, Plaintiff vs. City of Du-
buque, Defendant, in the amount
of $2,000.00 and costs of action for
injuries received in a fall on an
icy crosswalk at East 19th Street
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and Central Avenue, presented and
read.
Mayor Russo moved that the
Original Notice of Suit be referred
to the City Solicitor. Seconded by
Councilman Kolb. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
Communication of Glen L. Al-
bert with reference to the delivery
of mail and the placing of street
lights on Adair Street, presented
and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
matter of the street lights be re-
ferred to the City Manager and
Electrical Inspector for recom-
mendation and report. Seconded by
Mayor Russo. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays- None.
Communication of Mrs. W. R.
Gruwell, Pres. Chapter HL, PEO
Sisterhood, commending the action
taken by the City Council regard-
ing the use of Washington Park
as a parking lot, presented and
read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Councilman
Austin. Carried by the following
vote: .
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of the Central
Avenue Business District Council
expressing their gratitude for the
prompt removal of the snow from
Central Avenue during the past
winter season, presented and read,
Councilman Austin moved that
the communication be received and
filed with gratitude. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays- None.
Communication of the Star Span•
gled Banner Flag House Associa-
tion with reference to the issuance
of a proclamation designating
June 10.16 at "National Flag Week"
and suggesting that a Committee
be appointed to carry through a
well-planned and effective pro-
gram, presented and read.
Councilman Schueller moved that
the Mayor be authorized to issue
the proclamation as requested. Sec-
onded by Councilman Welu. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of Rev. Wm. J.
Menster submitting his resigna-
tion as a member of the City Rec-
reation Commission, as representa-
tive for the parochial schools of
Dubuque, presented and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the resignation be accepted and
that Rev. Eugene Weimer be ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of E. Marshall
Thomas advising Council that it is
necessary that he decline the ap-
pointment as a member of the
Board of Adjustment, presented
and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the resignation of E. Marshall
Thomas as a member of the Board
of Adjustment be accepted with
regret. Seconded by Mayor Russo.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Communication of The Kroger
Company advising Council that
they are sincerely grateful for the
fine cooperation of the City in help-
ing to make the climax of their pro-
motion in Dubuque such a success,
presented and read.
Councilman Schueller moved that
the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 4, 1951
City of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: U.S.G.Co. Bond No.
1756818-19-Thos. Flynn Coal Com-
pany in favor of City of Dubuque,
Dubuque, Iowa-$37,903.00 Con-
tract Bond for construction of a
reinforced concrete lift statioh,
vitrified the trunk line sewer, cast
248 Special Session, April 24, 1951
iron force main and vitrified the
overflow line to serve the 5impson-
Coates Street sewer district-Con-
tract Price $49,204,00.
The United States Guarantee
Company, as surety, executed effec-
tive September 15, 1950 on behalf
of Thos. Flynn Coal Company, in
favor of City of Dubuque, Dubuque,
Iowa the contract bond described
above.
We have been informed that the
City of Dubuuge, Dubuque, Iowa
has granted the Thos. Flynn Coal
Company athirty-day extension of
the completion date of work cov-
ered by the above bond subject,
of course, to approval and accept-
ance by the bonding company.
This letter will serve as the con-
sent of the United States Guarantee
Company to a thirty-day extension
of the completion date of work
covered by the above bond.
Yours very truly,
United States Guarantee Company
Trevor G. Roberts.
Mayor Russo moved that the
communication be received and
made a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Kolb. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
State of Iowa
Secretary of State
Des Moines, Iowa
April 3, 1951
Mr. J. J. Shea,
City Clerk
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dear Sir: We acknowledge re-
ceipt of your letter of March 22,
1951 together with certified copy
of Resolution No. 129-51 annex-
ing certain territory to the City of
Dubuque, also Plat in connection
with same. We have filed said Plat
and Resolution in this office.
Very sincerely,
Melvin D. Synhorst
Secretary of State
Clarice M. Hayes
Chief Clerk
State Land Office
Councilman Kolb moved that the
communication be received and
made a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Welu, Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 13, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor,
City Council and City Manager
Dubuque City Hall
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: Attached please find
fuel calculations based on cost of
materials as of April 1, 1951, in
compliance with provisions of Or-
dinance 10--49.
These Figures indicate that the
base rates as set forth in the Or-
dinance should be increased one
cent per M.C.F. effective on all
billings beginning May 1, 1951-
thus leaving rates the same as at
present.
Respectfully submitted,
The Key City Gas Company,
Richard V. McKay
Secretary-Manager
Councilman Welu moved that the
communication be received and
made a matter of record and that
the fuel calculations report be plac-
ed on file. Seconded by Council-
man Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Ken Fenelon request-
ing permission to use the Carnival
grounds next to the Ball Park on
4th Street Extention on the dates
of July 15th through July 22, 1951,
presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
request be granted upon payment
of the customary fees. Seconded
by Councilman Schueller. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Dr. John A. Link re-
questing the rezoning of Lot 2 of
Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1
of Lot 1 of Link's Sub. from pres-
ent two family zone to multiple
family zone, presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be referred to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission for
their recommendation and report.
Seconded by Councilman Welu.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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Petition of John J. Blocker and
others requesting the construction
of curb and gutter on Avoca Street
from Cherry Street to Rosedale
Street, presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
request be granted and that a plat
and schedule be prepared for the
improvement as requested. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of A. A, Helling, Jr.
requesting that a street grade be
established on Finley Street be-
tween Cherry Street and Popular
Street, presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
petition be referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of The Military Order of
the Purple Heart requesting per-
misison to display one and pos-
sibly two of their touring exhibits
during different periods of time
during the coming year, presented
and read.
Mayor Russo moved that the re•
quest be granted upon determina-
tion by the City Manager of ap-
propriate dates, Seconded by Coun-
cilman Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of The American Cancer
Society requesting permission to
have a Street Tag day solicitation
on Friday evening April 27th and
Saturday, Apri128th, 1951, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
request be granted, Seconded by
Councilman Kolb. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of George M. Refle re•
questing that a grade be establish-
ed on the alley between Rosedale
Avenue and Green Street running
from Asbury Street to Avoca
Street, presented and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the petition be referred to the
City Manager. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Schueller. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Donald A. Callahan
and others requesting the installa-
tion of a street light at the inter-
section of Loras Blvd, and Cum-
mings Street, presented and read,
Councilman Welu moved that the
petition be referred to the City
Manager and Electrical Inspector
for their recommendation and re-
port. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Hartig Drug Company
requesting a refund in the amount
of $25.00 on the unexpired portion
of their Cigarette Permit No. 141
as they have discontinued business
as of March 31,1951, presented and
read.
Mayor Russo moved that the re-
quest be granted and the City
Auditor instructed to draw a war-
rant in the amount of $25.00 in
favor of Hartig -Drug Company to
cover the amount of refund grant-
ed on the unexpired portion of
Cigarette Permit No. 141, Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mrs. Eleanor Glynn
requesting a refund in the amount
of $100.00 on the unexpired por-
tion of her Class "B" Beer Permit
No. 108 as she has discontinued
business on Apri124, 1951, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
request be granted and the City
Auditor instructed to draw a war-
rant in the amount of $100.00 in
favor of Mrs. Eleanor Glynn to
cover the amount of refund grant-
ed on the unexpired portion of her
Class "B" Beer Permit No. 108.
Seconded by Councilman Schuel•
250 Special Session, Aprfl 24, 1951
ler. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Donald F. Huntoon,
for Mrs. C. B. '1'rewin and Mrs.
Dorothy Huntoon, owners of prop-
erty at 512 Fenelon Place request-
ing that the City take immediate
steps to provide relief from over-
flow water and repair the damage
that has occured to their retain-
ing wall in the storm of February
24th, 1951, presented and read.
Councilman Austin moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Manager and City Solicitor. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Vic J. Grice and oth-
ers requesting that Victoria Street
be oiled, presented and read,
Councilman Austin moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of George F. Wagner
and Wm. Oakley requesting that
the alley between Edith Street and
the alley which runs from Bruns-
wick Street to Burden Avenue and
adjoining Lot 113 on the West and
Lot 71 on the East, be vacated,
presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be referred to the Plan•
ning and Zoning Commission for
their recommendation and report.
Seconded by Councilman Austin.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of George F, Wagner
and others requesting that proceed-
ings be initiated for grading the
alley running from Burden Avenue
to Brunswick Street and between
O'Neill Street and Edith Street,
presented and read,
Councilman Schueller moved
that the petition be referred to the
City Manager. Seconded by Coun-
Gilman Kolb. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
Petition of George Saffron re•
questing a sixty day extension of
time on his contract for the con-
struction of the Simpson-Coates
Street sanitary sewer, presented
and read,
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be referred to the City
Manager and City Solicitor for re-
port, Seconded by Councilman
Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilman
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of A. G. Newburgh and
others requesting the vacation of
the. alley between Victoria Street
and Grandview Avenue, presented
and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be referred to the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission for
their recommendation and report.
Seconded by Councilman Schueller.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
To the Honorable Mayor,
City Manager and
City Councll of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa:
By ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa adopt-
ed January 17, 1918 as appears in
the Council proceelings of 1918,
Book 48, Page 13, it was provided
that "that part of Camp Street be-
tween Block 19 and Block 25, Du-
buque Harbor Companies Addi-
tion from South Main St. to Chi-
cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail•
way Companies right of way be and
the same is hereby vacated and an-
nulled and the permanent use of
the respective portions thereof ad-
joining the various lots abutting
thereone is hereby granted to the
owners and proprietors of said lots
as contemplated by statute in such
cases."
Although the permanent use of
the vacated street was granted to
the abutting owners, no deed was
executed by the City of Dubuque,
and Standard Oil Company, an In-
diana corporation, and Crescent
,•+,
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 251
Realty Corporation, an Iowa cor-
poration, are the present owners
of the property abutting upon said
vacated street and the vacated
street has been used and occupied
for private purposes since the adop-
tion of said ordinance.
A plat has been prepared and
executed, a copy of which is at-
tached to this petition, subdividing
the vacated portion of said street
and designating the north half of
said vacated street as Lot A, Block
19 Dubuque Harbor Co.'s Addition
and designating the south half of
the vacated portion of said street
at Lot A, Block 25 Dubuque Har-
bor Co.'s Addition.
Wherefore, these petitioners
pray that a resolution be adopted
by the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, authorizing and
directing the Mayor and City Clerk
of said City to make, execute and
deliver a quit claim deed to Cres-
cent Realty Corporation covering
Lot A, Block 19 in Dubuque Har-
bor Co.'s Addition and to make,
execute and deliver a quit claim
deed to Standard Oil Company, an
Indiana corporation, covering Lot
A, Block 25 in Dubuque Harbor
Co.'s Addition.
Respectfully submitted this 24th
day of April 1951.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY,
By L, A. DAY,
Manager, Mason City, Iowa
CRESCENT REALTY
CORPORATION
by CLEWELL & GOONEY
Its Attorneys
Councilman Austin moved that
the petition be received and made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Welu. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 145-51
Whereas, the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, adopted a certain ordinance
on January 17, 1918 vacating that
part of Camp Street between Block
19 and Block 25 of Dubuque Har-
bor Co.'s Addition and granting
the permanent use of the respec-
tive portions thereof to the adjoin-
ing owners and proprietors, and
Whereas, Standard Oil Company,
an Indiana corporation, is now the
present owner of the portion of
said vacated street abutting Block
25 Dubuque Harbor's Co: s Ad-
dition and Crescent Realty Corpora-
tion is the owner of that portion
of said vacated street abutting
Block 19 Dubuque Harbor Co.'s
Addition, and
Whereas, the owners of said
abutting property have caused the
vacated areas to be platted and
descriptions assigned to the re-
spective portions as hereinafter
set out, and
Whereas, said property has been
used for private purposes ever
since 1918,
Now Therefore Resolved by the
City Council of the City of Du-
buque, Iowa, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to make,
execute and deliver a quit claim
deed to Standard Oil Company an
Indiana corporation, covering Lot
A, Block 25 Dubuque Harbor Co.'s
Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, and to make, execute and
deliver a quit claim deed to Cres-
cent Realty Corporation, an Iowa
corporation, covering Lot A, Block
19 Dubuque Harbor Co.'s Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, all
as shown on the plat prepared by
Carl F. Bartels, Civil Engineer,
dated January 29, 1951.
Adopted this, 24th day of April,
1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P, WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N, 5CHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Welu. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
rules be suspended for the pur-
pose of allowing any one present
in the Council Chamber, who
wishes to do so, to address the
Council. Seconded by Councilman
252 Special Session, April 24, 1951
Schueller. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Mayor Russo moved that Coun-
cil recess and convene as a Board
of Health, Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-Nona,
Council recessed at 8:30 P.M. and
reconvened at 9:00 P.M.
November 10, 1950
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The Planning & Zon-
ing Commisison wishes to inform
you that the final plat of Block 1,
Steger Heights Subdivision has
been examined and approved by
'said Planning & Zoning Commis-
sion being found to be in proper
form. Therefore, we respectfully
recommend its approval by your
Honorable Body.
Yours very truly,
The Dubuque Planning & Zoning
Commission
By R. V. McKay
Secretary
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission be ap-
proved. Seconded by Councilman
Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of O'Connor, Thomas &
O'Connor, by E. Marshall Thomas,
submitting plat of Steger Heights,
which plat shows the subdivision
lying outside the City Limits, and
requesting Council approval of said
plat, presented and read.
Councilman Welu moved that the
request be granted. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 1451
Resolution approving plat of
Block 1, Steger Heights, Dubuque
Township, Dubuque County, Iowa,
lying within one mile outside the
city limits of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Whereas, a final .plat of Block
1 in Steger Heights, Dubuque
Township, Dubuque County, Iowa,
has been submitted to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, for approval; and,
Whereas, it appears that said
plat complies with all the require-
ments of Ordinance 23--45 of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa; and,
Whereas, said plat has been ap-
proved by the Planning and Zon-
ing Commision and their approval
is endorsed on the plat,
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved
by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa:
That the final plat of Block 1,
Steger Heights in Dubuque Town•
ship, Dubuque County, Iowa, a
Subdivision lying within one mile
outside the City limits of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa be and the
same is hereby approved and the
dedication of Prysi Street and
Ethel Avenue for public purposes
is hereby accepted and approved
and the Mayor and the Clerk of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa are hereby
authorized to endorse the approval
of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the aforesaid
plat,
Passed and adopted this 24th day
of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTiN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
(City Seal)
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Welu. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
Honorable Mayor, Members
of the Council, and
City Manager
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The Board of Educa-
tion of the Independent School
District of Dubuque, Iowa, request
that the City Council make avail-
able utilities, such as water and
sewer connections, for the new Irv-
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 253
ing Elementary School to be locat-
ed on the road adjoining Penn-
sylvania Avenue.
Thanks kindly.
Sincerely yours,
M. R. CLARK,
Superintendent
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be referred to the City
Manager for study and to submit
a report back to the City Council.
Seconded by Councilman Schueller.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kalb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None,
April 11th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: You have referred to
this office for opinion the follow-
ing question:
"May the City of Dubuque legal-
ly permit the Independent School
District of Dubuque to discharge
the sewage from one of its schools
located outside of the City Limits
into the sewer system of the City?"
You are advised that the City
of Dubuque is a body of limited
powers and has no power to con-
struct sewers other than is given
to it by Statute or necessarily im-
plied. Ihave been unable to locate
any Statute authorizing the City
to extend its sewer system beyond
the City limits except for discharge
purposes or when operated jointly
with another City or town.
The Iowa Courts have never
ruled on the question whether the
power to provide sewage for ad-
jacent territory may be necessarily
implied from the City's power to
provide for the public health. How-
ever, there is authority for the
proposition that, in the interests
of public health, the City may con-
tract to sell any excess sewer ca-
pacity to adjacent territory. Mc-
Quillen Municipal Corporations
Sec. 1566; Estes Park vs. Mills, 65
P (2d) 1086 (Cal.); Lexington vs.
Jones, 160 S.W. (2d) 19 (Ky.).
Consequently, it is my opinion
that the City may lawfully contract
with the School District to permit
the School District to discharge
its sewage into any existing City
mains that have an excess capacity
and to continue to do so as long
as such an excess capacity exists.
The cost of bringing such sewage
to the existing main within the
City limits would of course, have
to be borne entirely by the School
District and in the event the ter-
ritory within the City became so
developed that an excess capacity
no longer existed then facilities
outside the City would be required
to disconnect.
In the event any of the residents
of the City were damaged because
the discharge of the School's sew-
age overburdened the existing sew-
er and placed a greater burden on
the sewer than it was designed to
receive then I believe the City
would probably be liable for such
damages.
Therefore before any contract
is entered into for the use of any
existing sewer, the City Engineer
should first certify to the Council
that an excess capacity exists and
the School District should under-
take to hold the City harmless from
any damage resulting from such
burden.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Kolb moved that the
report of the City Solicitor be re-
ferred to the City Manager for
study and to submit a report back
to the City Council. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 11, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: You have referred to
this office for opinion the question:
"May the City of Dubuque legal-
ly establish a grade on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue outside the corporate
limits?"
Upon investigation I learn that
Pennsylvania Avenue outside the
corporate limits is a county road
and as such not under the jurisdic-
tion of the City. Therefore, I do
not believe that the City Council
has any authority to establish a
grade on this road nor to take
any action in connection therewith
that will be binding on any future
Council.
Though not bearing directly on
the problem, since no subdivisions
254 Special Session, April 24, 1951
seem to be involved, the follow-
ing is appended for information
purposes only:
Section 409.14 of the Code of
Iowa provides, in part:
"No County Auditor or recorder
shall hereafter file or record, nor
permit to be filed or recorded, any
plat purporting to lay out or sub-
divide any tract of land into lots
or blocks * * '° within one mile
of the limits of such City unless
such plat has been first filed with
and approved by the Council of
such City * " * and by the City
plan commission.
"For the information of the City
Council and the City plan com-
misison * * 'k and to facilitate ac-,
tion on proposed plats, the City
Council shall have authority by
Ordinance to prescribe reasonable
rules and regulations governing the
form of plats and require such data
and information to accompany
same on presentation for approval
* * * ,~
Pursuant to the authority of this
Section the City of Dubuque adopt-
ed Ordinance No. 23-45 which,
among other things provides that
the submitted plat shall show:
"The widths of each proposed
street, and the width of each part
thereof. A separate profile of each
established and proposed street,
road and alley drawn to a recom-
mended horizontal scale of forty
feet per inch and a vertical scale
of four feet per inch showing
grades along roadway centerline."
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Kolb moved that the
report of the City Solicitor be re-
ferred to the City Manager for
study and to submit a report back
to the City Council. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None,
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On May 5, 1947 the
undersigned submitted an offer of
$50.00 each to the City Council
for the purchase of that part of
lots number 4 and 5 of Rowan's
Addition lying west of the Dubuque
Cascade Road.
The City Council subsequently
viewed the grounds and apparent-
ly agreed to accept the offer, how-
ever, no formal acceptance was
made at that time by the City
Council. Following the viewing of
the grounds by the Council, the
applicant deposited $100.00 with
the City Manager in full payment
for the property in accordance
with the offer. The City has retain-
ed this deposit but since no formal
action was taken by the Council
the transfer of the property has
not been completed.
I hereby request that the neces-
saryformal action betaken to com-
plete the transaction.
Respectfully submitted,
George J. Cable.
Councilman Wehi moved that the
petition be received and made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Kolb. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
April 18, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: Regarding the com-
munication of George Cable, I have
investigated the previous actions
and personally viewed the property
in question. The statements as
made are in accord with the facts
and I, therefore, recommend the
offer be accepted in the amount of
one hundred dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Welu moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Kolb. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 147-51
Resolution authorizing convey-
ance of certain lands to George
Cable.
Whereas, George Cable has here-
tofore offered to purchase the
hereinafter described p r o p e r t y
from the City of Dubuque, Iowa
for the sum of one hundred dol-
lars ($100,00); and,
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 255
Whereas, the said offer has here-
tofore been accepted by the City
of Dubuque and the agreed con-
sideration paid into the City of Du-
buque; and,
Whereas, the City Council deems
said premises unsuitable for any
purposes of the City of Dubuque;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the doings of the City of Du•
buque in accepting said offer are
hereby ratified and the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a
Quit Claim Deed in the name of
the City of Dubuque conveying all
of its right title and interest in
and to:
That part of Lot four (4) and lot
six (6) of Rowan's Addition lying
west of Dubuque Cascade Road in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa.
to George Cable of Dubuque,
Iowa;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and empowered to af-
fix the Seal of the City of Du-
buque to said deed;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to deliver said deed to
the said George Cable upon re-
ceipt of the agreed purchase price
of one hundred dollars ($100,00)
in cash;
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N, RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the resolution. Sec•
ended by Councilman Schueller.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
April 17, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On June 20, 1947 the
undersigned submitted an offer to
the City Council in the amount of
$25.00 for the purchase of frac-
tional parts of Lots 21 and 22 of
Randall's Sub. No. 2. On March
17, 1950 an offer of $50.00 was
made by the applicant for the
purchase of the property. The ap-
plicant has on deposit with the
city a check in the amount of
$50.00 in accordance with the offer
submitted.
The Council viewed the grounds
and at the meeting of March 28,
1950, suggested that a plat be pre-
pared showing the parcels of prop-
erty under consideration. Kindly
find the attached plat of the survey
of the property which I .have had
prepared and herewith submit for
your formal acceptance in order
that proper proceedings may be
prepared for the transfer of the
property.
Respectfully submitted,
John P. Welp
Councilman Kolb moved that the
petition be received and filed. Sec-
onded by Councilman Schueller.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 18, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: Retarding the com-
munication of John B. Welp, 1
have investigated thoroughly the
action that has previously been
taken and have personally inspect-
ed the parcels of property. This
property is of value only to the
petitioner and I, therefore, recom•
mend that the offer be accepted
in the amount stated.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the
plat of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of
Lot 22 of Randall's Sub. No. 2 and
also the plat of the Subdivision of
Lot 21 of Randall's Sub. No. 2 and
of the Subdivision of Lot 22 of
Randall's Sub. No. 2 on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Second-
256 Special Session, April 24, 1951 ~ ~ Special Session, Aprll 24, 1951 257
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 148-51
Resolution authorizing convey-
ance of certain ]ands to John B.
Welp.
Whereas, John B. Welp has here•
tofore offered to purchase the
hereinafter described p r o p e r t y
from the City of Dubuque, Iowa
for the sum of Fifty Dollars
($50.00); and,
Whereas, the said offer has here-
tofore been accepted by the City
of Dubuque and the agreed con•
sideration paid into the City of
Dubuque; and,
Whereas, the City Council deems
said premises unsuitable for any
purposes of the City of Dubuque;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the doings of the City of
Dubuque in accepting said offer
are hereby ratified and the Mayor
is hereby authorized to execute a
Quit Claim Deed in the name of
the City of Dubuque conveying
all of its right title and interest
in and to:
Lot 1 of subdivision of Lot 2 of
Lot 22 of Randall's Subdivision No.
2 and Lot 2 of subdivision of Lot
21 of Randall's Subdivision No. 2
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
to John B. Welp of Dubuque, Iowa;
reserving the right, however, in
the City of Dubuque to maintain
the storm sewer now in place in
said premises,
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and empowered to af-
fix the Seal of the City of Dubuque
to said deed;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to deliver said deed to
the said John B. Welp upon re-
ceipt of the agreed purchase price
of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in cash;
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Austin moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller, Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 19, 1951
Mr. J. L. Schiltz
City Manager
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dear Sir: The city assessor's of-
fice several weeks ago was asked
for an appraisal of two certain
pieces of property, one located on
Booth Street off Dodge, the other
located on Southern Avenue. The
price set was one thousand dol-
lars for the Booth Street property
and three hundred dollars for the
Southern Avenue property, This
information was given verbally
over the telephone and some mis-
understanding seems to have
arisen. Therefore, I take this means
to inform you writing the correct
amounts.
HARRY J. HANOVER
City Assessor
Councilman Kalb moved that the
report be received and made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mettel Realty & In-
vestment Company submitting of-
fer in the amount of $250.OD for
the purchase of the northerly 60
feet in width of Lot 1 of Mineral
Lot 37 and the northerly 60 feet
in width of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot
37, presented and read.
Councilman Schueller moved
that the offer be accepted. Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 20, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of Met-
tel Realty and Investment Com-
pany regarding the purchase of
certain porperty on Southern Av-
enue has been thoroughly investi-
gated and I wish to report the fol•
lowing:
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Negotiations have been complet-
ed whereby the City retains the
bulk of the lots and release only
the westerly sixty feet, which is
the only usable part to the peti-
tioners. Everyone is in accord with
this arrangement and I, therefore,
recommend to the City Council that
the offer of two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250.00) be accepted.
Respectfully. submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Welu. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 149-51
Resolution authorizing convey-
ance of certain lands to Mettel
Realty & Investment Co.
Whereas, the Mettel Realty & In•
vestment Co, has heretofore offered
to purchase the hereinafter de-
scribed porperty from the City of
Dubuque, Iowa for the sum of two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00);
and
Whereas, the City Council has
viewed the grounds and has had
the same appraised by a competent
appraiser and deems the same
premises unsuitable for any pur-
pose of the City of Dubuque;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
That the said offer of Mettel
Realty & Investment Co. to pur-
chase the following described
premises is hereby accepted;
That the Mayor is hereby author-
ized to execute a Quit Claim Deed
in the name of the City of Du-
buque conveying all of its rights,
title and interest in and to:
The northerly sixty feet (60') in
width of lot 1 of Mineral Lot 37
and the northerly sixty feet (60') in
width of lot 2 of Mineral Lot 37,
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
to Mettel Realty & Investment
Co, of Dubuque, Iowa; reserving
the rights, however, in the City
of Dubuque to maintain the storm
sewers now in place in said
premises,
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and empowered to affix
the Seal of the City of Dubuque to
said deed;
That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to deliver said deed to
the said Mettel Realty & Invest-
ment Co. upon receipt of the
agreed purchase price of two hun-
dred fifty dollars ($250,00) in cash;
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOhB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Austin moved the
adoption of the resolution, Second-
ed by Councilman Kolb, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Annual Repot~t of the Librarian
of the Carnegie-Stout Free Public
Library, presented and read.
Mayor Russo moved that the re-
port be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Councilman Kolb. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Annual Report of the Board of
Library Trustees of Carnegie-Stout
Free Public Library, presented and
read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
report be received and placed on
file. Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of a statement
of receipts and also a list of claims
for which warrant were drawn dur-
ing the month of March, 1951, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
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ORDINANCE N0. 22-51
An Ordinance repealing Ordi-
nance No.1-51 and Ordinance No.
4-51; amending Ordinance No. 33
-,49 by repealing Schedules II and
HI thereof, and enacting substi-
tutes thereof; and adding a new
section to Paragraph 2 of Schedule
N; and providing a penalty for a
violation thereof, said ordinance
having been passed upon first read-
ing on March 28th, 1951 and order-
ed placed on file with the City
Clerk for public inspection for at
least one week before its final
adoption, was presented for final
adoption.
ORDINANCE N0. 22-51
An Ordinance repealing Ordi-
nance No. 1-51 and Ordinance No.
4-51; amending Ordinance No. 33
-49 by repealing Schedules II and
III thereof, and enacting substitutes
therefor; and adding a new section
to Paragraph 2 of Schedule N;
and providing a penalty fora vio-
lation thereof.
Be It Ordained by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque:
Section 1. That Ordinance No.
1-51 be and the same is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. That Ordinance No.
4-51 be and the same is hereby
repealed.
Section 3. That Schedule II of Or-
dinance No. 33-49 be and the
same is hereby repealed and the
following adopted in lieu thereof.
SCHEDUhF. II
In accordance with the provi-
sions of Section 12.3 and when
signs are erected giving notice
thereof, drivers of vehicles shall
stop at every intersection before
entering any of the following
streets which are designated as
through streets:
A, Jackson Street from the north
line of East 12th Street to the
north line of East 32nd Street;
B. Central Avenue from the
north line of Fourth Street to the
northerly terminus of said avenue;
C. Rockdale Road from its south-
erly terminus at the city limits
north to its junction with South
Locust Street, South Locust Street
north, to its junction with Locust
Street and Locust Street north to
the north line of West 17th Street;
D. Elm Street from the south line
of East 12th Street to the south
line of East 20th Street.
E, East 20th Street from the
east property line of Central av-
enue to the east line of Elm Street;
thence on Rhomberg Avenue to
the west approach of the Dubuque-
Wisconsin Bridge;
F. East 14th Street from the
west line of Elm Street to the east
line of Central Avenue;
G. Loras Boulevard from the
west line of Central Avenue to the
north property line of University
Boulevard;
H. East 12t1r Street from the east
property line of Elm Street to the
east line of Central Avenue;
I. West 12th Street from the west
line of Central Avenue to the
east line of Locust Street; thence
from the west line of Locust Street
to the west property line of Grove
Terrace; Grove Terrace to the
north line of Arlington Street from
12th Street; Arlington Street from
Grove Terrace to the west line of
Highland Place;
J. Eighth Avenue from the west
line of Central Avenue to the ex-
tention of the west line of Hill
Street;
K. University Avenue from the
north property line of 8th Avenue
to its westerly terminus at the city
limits;
L, Hill Street from the extension
of the south line of 8th Avenue to
the north property line of West
3rd Street;
M. West 5th Street from the east
property line of Wilson Avenue to
the west line of College Street;
N, West 3rd Street from the west
property line of Hill Street to the
east line of North Grandview Av-
enue;
0. Dodge Street from the west
line of Locust Street to its westerly
terminus at the city limits;
P. 4th Street from the east line
of Central Avenue to the east line
of Locust Street;
Q. North and South Grandview
Avenue from the south property
line of Delhi Street to the north
and west line of the Rockdale
Road; and from the south and east
line of Rockdale Road to its east-
erly terminus;
R. Windsor Avenue from the
north property line of Rhomberg
Avenue, to the south property line
of Davis Avenue;
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S. Main Street from the south
line of Jones Street to the south
line of 4th Street; and from the
north line of 4th Street to the
north line of West 17th Street;
T. Algona Street from the inter-
section of University Avenue to
St. Joseph Street.
U. Iowa Street from the north
line of 4th Street to the south line
of 8th Avenue; from the north line
of 8th Avenue to the south line of
West 12th Street; and from the
north line of West 12th Street to
the south line of Loras Boulevard.
V. White Street from the north
line of East 4th Street to the south
line of East 14th Street; £rom the
north line of East 14th Street to
the south line of East 17th Street;
and from the north line of East
17th Street to the south line of
East 20th Street.
Section 4. That Schedule III of
Ordinance No. 33.49 be and the
same is hereby repealed and the
following adopted in lieu thereof:
SCHEDULE HI
In accordance with Section 12.4
the following are designated as
Stop Intersections and when signs
are erected giving notice thereof,
drivers of vehicles shall stop be-
fore entering said intersections
from directions indicated:
A. Eastbound and westbound
vehicles must stop before entering:
Washington Street at East 29th
Street;
Elm Street at East 29th Street.
B. Northbound and southbound
vehicles must stop before entering:
Rosedale Street at Avoca Street;
East 21st Street at Washington
Street;
East 21st Street at Elm Street.
Fourth Street at White Street.
East 17th Street at White Street.
C. Westbound vehicles must stop
before entering:
Bluff Street at West Third Street.
Section 5. That Paragraph 2 of
Schedule IV of Ordinance No. 3349
be amended by adding thereto a
new section as follows:
t. Both sides of East 6th Street
from White Street to Central Av
enue.
Section 6. 't'hat this Ordinance
shall become effective ten (10) days
after its final passage, adoption
and publication as provided by law.
Passed upon first reading this
28th day of March, 1951.
Passed, adopted and approved
upon final reading this 24th day of
April, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor,
CLARENCE P. WELD,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 30th
day of April, 1951.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Welu moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Sec-
onded by Councilman Kolb. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
ORDINANCE N0. 23-51
An Ordinance amending and
changing the zoning map of the
City of Dubuque as provided by
Ordinance No. 3-34 so as to
change certain property herein-
after described from "Local Busi-
ness District Classification" to
"Business District Classification,"
said ordinance having been passed
upon first reading on April 2nd,
1951 and ordered placed on file
with the City Clerk for public
inspection for at least one week
before its final adoption, was pre-
sented for final adoption.
ORDINANCE N0. 23-51
An Ordinance Amending and
changing the zoning map of the
City of Dubuque as provided by
Ordinance No. 3-34 so as to
change certain property herein-
after described from "Local Busi-
ness District Classification" to
"Business District Classification."
Whereas, the Planning and Zon-
ing Commission has filed a report
recommending the rezoning from
Local Business District Classifica-
tion to Business District Classifica-
tion of certain hereinafter describ-
ed property located on the North-
erly side of Dodge Street; and
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Whereas a public hearing on the
question of such proposed rezoning
was held on the 2nd day of April,
1951, at 7;30 o'clock P.M. at the
City Hall in Dubuque, Iowa, pur-
suant to due and legal notice and
all parties in interest and all citi-
zens were given an opportunity to
be heard at said hearing; and
Whereas the City Council deems
such rezoning to be necessary and
proper;
Now, Therefore Be it Ordained
by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque:
Sec. 1. That any or all objections
to said proposed rezoning are here-
by overruled.
Sec. 2. That the Zoning Map and
Ordinance No. 3-34, being the
Zoning Ordinance, be and the same
are hereby amended and changed
as follows:
By changing from "Local Busi-
ness Classification" to "Business
Classification" the following de-
scribed property:
Beginning at the northwest cor-
ner of Dodge and Bluff Street,
thence southwesterly along the
northerly property line of Dodge
Street to the east property line of
Peabody Street; thence northwest-
erly along said easterly property
line of Peabody Street a distance
of 100 feet; thence northeasterly
along a line lying 100 feet north-
erly of and parallel to the north
property line of Dodge Street to a
point 100 feet west of the westerly
property line of Bluff Street;
thence southeasterly to the south-
east corner of Lot 1 of the Sub-
division of Lot 2 of City Lot 598;
thence south along the west prop-
erty line of Bluff Street to the
northwest corner of Dodge and
Bluff Street, which is the point of
beginning;
Section 3. That this Ordinance
shall be in full force and effect
ten (10) days from and after its
final passage, adoption and publica-
tion as by law provided.
Passed on first reading this 2nd
day of April, 1951.
Rule requiring reading on three
separate days suspended this 2nd
day of Apri1,1951.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 30th
day of April, 1951.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
ORDINANCE N0. 2451
An Ordinance amending Or-
dinance No. 39-49, being "an Or-
dinance establishing parking regu-
lations on certain parts of Semin-
ary Street and other streets," by
repealing Section 1 (1) thereof and
enacting a substitute therefor and
providing a penalty for violation
thereof, presented and read.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
reading just had be considered the
first reading of the ordinance. Sec-
onded by Councilman Austin. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
rules be suspended requiring an
ordinance to be read on three sep-
arate days. Seconded by Council-
man Austin. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Kolb moved that the
ordinance be placed on file with
the City Clerk for public inspec-
tion for at least one week before
its final adoption. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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April 3, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On the dates of June
13, 14, and 15th, 1951 President
Truman has called a meeting of the
Presidents Highway Safety Council
to be held in Washington, D. C. The
last meeting was held three years
ago.
Captain Wilfred Andresen of our
Police Department is a member of
the National Inventory Advisory
Committee. Captain Andresen at-
tended the last meeting and has
been invited to again attend and
participate in this meeting.
I would like to suggest that Cap-
tain Andresen be permitted to at-
tend this meeting at city expense.
Respectfully yours,
JOS. H. STRUB,
City of Police
Councilman Welu moved that
Captain Wilfred Andresen be au-
thorized to attend the meeting of
the Presidents Highway Safety
Council to be held in Washington,
D. C. on June 13, 14 and 15th, 1951
the expenses to be borne by the
City of Dubuque. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
March 13, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: Relative to the peti-
tion to you from Lester A. Dem-
kier, and others concerning the bar-
ring of Rowan Street to the pas-
sage of heavy acid trucks from the
Algonquin Chemical Company's
Plant outside the city limits, has
been referred to me for investiga-
tion and report.
I have caused an inquiry into this
situation. I find that there are an
average of twelve acid trucks haul-
ing from this plant daily. The bulk
of their output is transported via
railroad tank cars. There is a nor-
mal delivery by local firms to this
plant, principally of coal and pipe.
The operation of this plant is a
round the clock proposition. The
product manufactured by this com-
pany is of great importance to Na-
tional Security.
I have checked into existing laws
and ordinances and it is my opinion
that there is nothing that can be
done to restrict the use of Rowan
Street to the passage of such
vehicles.
Respectfully yours,
JOS, H. STRUB,
Chief of Police
Councilman Welu moved that the
report be received and made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Austin, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 12, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuuge, Iowa.
Gentlemen: Kindly find attached
letter of transmittal and Permits
numbered 1 and 2 issued by Corps
of Engineers, U. S. Army, for con-
struction of storm relief sewer out-
lets into the Mississippi River.
Permit No. 1 grants permission
for the construction of the outlet
at the foot of West First Street and
Permit No. 2 grants permission for
the construction of the outlet at the
foot of East 8th Street.
It is recommended that the at-
tached permits be received and
made a matter of permanent rec-
ord by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
R. J. GALLAGHER,
City Engineer
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Engineer
Gallagher be approved. Seconded
by Councilman Welu. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 6, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meeting of
the City Council held Apri12, 1951
the petition of Edward J. Mark-
ward, requesting that he be grant-
ed apermit to connect to a pri-
vate sewer in Lindbergh Terrace,
was referred to the Acting City
Manager and City Engineer for
recommendation and report.
Our investigation shows that the
sewer being constructed in Lind-
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bergh Terrace is a private sewer
in accordance with Ordinance No.
36--49, an Ordinance granting Max
Blum the right to construct a sani-
tary sewer in and along Lindbergh
Terrace.
This sewer is still under con-
struction, but the portion lying in
front of Lot 22 the property of the
petitioner has been completed, It
is our recommendation, even
though the sewer is not completed
and turned over to the City, that
a sewer permit be issued, in order
to complete the City record, upon
evidence being presented to the
City Engineer that a satisfactory
agreement has been entered into
by and between Mr. Edward J.
Markward and Mr. Max Blum.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. SHEA,
Acting City Manager
R, J. GALLAGHER,
City Engineer
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of Acting City
Manager Shea and City Engineer
Gallagher be approved. Seconded
by Councilman Welu. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 6, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the Council meet-
ing of April 2, 1951 the communi-
cation of Mr. Frank Specht, sub-
witting offer in the amount of
$100.00 for the purchase of city
owned property on the left hand
side of Valley Street, was referred
to the Acting City Manager with
instructions to confer with Mr.
Specht and to submit a recommen-
dation back to the Council.
Before conferring with Mr.
Specht I personally viewed the
property and found the same in an
unsightly condition, with debris of
all kinds strewn all over the
ground. This matter of the pur•
chase of the property by Mr. Specht
has been before the Council on
numerous occasions, as late as June
29th, 1950 the council decided not
to accept a similar offer of Mr.
Specht because Council felt that
this property in close proximity to
the National Guard should remain
in possession of the city and again
at the council meeting of Novem-
ber 6th, 1950 the same type of of-
fer was submitted by Mr. Specht
and the decision of the Council at
this time was to the effect that the
property was not for sale and that
the petitioner be so notified.
At the confeernce held with Mr.
Specht he advised me that he was
not interested in leasing this prop-
erty but in the outright purchase
of the property.
I would respectfully recommend
that Council re-affirm their former
decisions that this property remain
in the possesion of the City and
that the attached offer of Mr.
Specht be not accepted, also that
Council authorize the removal of
the debris from the property and
that the Health Department be in-
structed to place no dumping signs
and strictly enforce the said regula-
tion.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. SHEA,
Acting City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of Acting City
Manager Shea be approved, Second-
ed by Councilman Welu. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 12, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Council
Gentlemen: On February 22,
1951, a Claim of Doctor B. B.
Bahme was referred to this office
for investigation and report. In-
vestigation was made and we find
from such investigation that said
claim should be paid. It is there-
fore respectfully recommended
that the Auditor be instructed to
draw a warrant in favor of Doctor
B. B. Bahme in the sum of $2.00
which represents the towing
charges involved in said claim and
said warrant be delivered to him
upon the execution of a proper
release.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT M. CZIZEK,
Assistant City Solicitor
Mayor Russo moved that the
recommendation of Assistant City
Solicitor Czizek be approved and
the City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $2.00
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in favor of Doctor B. B. Bahme,
as settlement in full of his claim,
and that said warrant be delivered
upon receipt by the City of Du-
buque of a properly executed re-
lease, Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays- None,
April 12, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council.
Gentlemen:
On January 27, 1951, a claim for
damages was filed by Peter H.
McCarthy. Said claim alleging a
fall on the ice on the crosswalk
on the north side of West 5th
Street and between Central Avenue
and Iowa Street. Claimant frac-
tured some bones in his shoulder
as'a result of said fall. Said claim
was referred to this office for in-
vestigation and report.
Upon due investigation, we find
that the claim should be compro-
mised and settled for the sum of
$360.00 which sum represents the
actual medical and hospital ex-
pended involved.
It is therefore respectfully recom-
mended that the Auditor be in-
structed to draw a warrant in favor
of Peter H. McCarthy in the sum
of $360.00 to be delivered to him
upon execution of a proper re-
lease.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT iVI. CZIZEK,
Assistant City Solicitor
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of Assistant City
Solicitor Czizek be approved and
the City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $360.00
in favor of Peter H. McCarthy, as
settlement in full of his claim, and
that said warrant be delivered upon
receipt by the City of Dubuque of
a properly executed release. Sec-
onded by Councilman Austin, Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 12, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen: On March 5, 1951,
the claim of Helen McCarron of
110 York Street, for damages sus-
tained when she fell on a cross-
walk on 8th and Main Streets, was
referred to this office for investi-
gation and repot-t. After due in-
vestigation, it is deemed advisable
that this claim be settled for the
sum of $15.44 and it is respectfully
recommended that the Auditor be
instructed to draw warrant in favor
of Mrs. McCarron in the sum of
$15.44 to be delivered to her upon
the execution of a proper release.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT M. CZIZEK,
Assistant City Solicitor
Councilman Welu moved that the
recommendation of Assistant City
Solictor Czizek be approved and the
City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $15.44
in favor of Helen McCarron, as
settlement in full of her claim, and
that said warrant ite delivered upon
receipt by the City of Dubuque of
a properly executed release. Sec-
onded by Councilman Austin, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None,
April 12, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen: Reference is made to
the claim in the sum of $11.98 of
R. F. Kolb for damages sustained
to his car wlten he struck a hole
in the street in front of 1840 Ben-
nett Street. Said claim was referred
to this office for investigation and
report. After due investigation it
is respectfully recommended that
said claim be paid and that the
Auditor be instructed to draw war-
rant in favor of R. F. Kolb in the
sum of $11.98 to be delivered to
him upon the execution of a proper
release.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT M. CZIZEK,
Assistant City Solicitor
Councilman Schueller move d
that the reommendation of Assist-
ant City Solicitor Czizek be ap-
proved and the City Auditor in-
structed to draw a warrant in the
amount of $11.98 in favor of R. F.
Kolb, as settlement in full of the
claim,. and that said warrant be
delivered upon receipt by the City
of Dubuque of a properly executed
release. Seconded by Councilman
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264 Special Session, April 24, 1951
Austin. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Councilman Kolb not voting.
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen; On January 13th,
1951, the claim of Mrs. Alice B.
Fenton fn the sum of $25.00 was
referred to this office for investiga•
tion and report. Investigation was
made and we find from such in-
vestigation that said claim should
be paid. It is therefore respectfully
recommended that the Auditor be
instructed to draw a warrant in
favor of Alice B. Fenton in the
sum of $25.00, which said sum
represents her damages occasioned
by a fall upon a sidewalk at 15th
Street, between Main and Locust
Streets. Said warrant to be deliver-
ed to her upon the execution of a
proper release.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT M. CZIZEK,
Assistant City Solicitor
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of Assistant
City Solicitor Czizek be approved
and the City Auditor instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$25.00 in favor of Alice B. Fenton,
as settlement in full of her claim,
and that said warrant be delivered
upon receipt by the City of Du-
buque of a properly executed re-
lease. Seconded by Councilman
Schueller. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 19th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City of Dubuque
Gentlemen: The petition of Mary
F. Brandt and George Brandt for
suspension of taxes on South '/z
of Lot 162 in East Dubuque Addi-
tion for the year 1950 has been
referred to this office.
Upon examination I find that
the petition is not in the form
required by Statute in that it fails
to state the grounds therefor nor
does it list the property, real or
personal, owned by the applicants.
However, an examination of the
records discloses that a proper peti-
tion for similar relief has been ap-
proved in past years.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON,
Councilman Welu moved that the
petition be granted and the Board
of Supervisors to be notified of the
action of the City Council. Second-
ed by Councilman Austin. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
April 19th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City of Dubuque
Gentlemen: On February 23rd,
1951 your Body directed this office
to prepare proceedings for the
vacation of the alley located be•
tween Lot 16 of Randall Addition
and Lot 1 of Levi Addition.
An examination of the plat of the
City discloses that this consists
of only a portion of an alley con-
necting two streets.
In my opinion the Council is
without authority to vacate a por-
tion of an alley without the con-
sent of all parties abutting on the
entire alley and therefore recom-
mend the matter be held in abey-
ance until such consents are placed
on file.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City Solici-
tor Nelson be approved in denying
the application. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Schueller. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 19th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City of Dubuque
Gentlemen: The claim of Mar-
garet M. Crowley in the amount
of $8.64 for damages to her car
was referred to this office.
We have investigated the acci-
dent and find that the damage was
caused by a hole in the street at
the site of an old plumbing excava-
tion. The hole appears to have
existed for sufficient time to put
the City on notice and it is there-
fore recommended that the claim
be allowed in the amount of $8.64.
Respectfully submitted,
T, H. NELSON,
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 265
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City 5olici•
for Nelson be approved and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $8.64 in
favor of Margaret M. Crowley, as
settlement in full of her claim, and
that said warrant be delivered
upon receipt by the City of Du-
buque of a properly executed re-
lease. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo~Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
April 10th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: The claim of Oliver
Boleyn of 31L4 Lemon Street was
referred to this office for recom-
mendation and report.
We have investigated this claim
and find that at the time the claim-
ant's service line originally froze
the City main was tested and found
in operating condition.
We therefore can find no liability
against the City and recommend
that the claim be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Nelson be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
April 9th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: The claim of Robert
Fondell of 2350 Jackson Street,
this city, for damages to his car
resulting from a hole in the street
at the corner of Sixteenth and Syca-
more Streets in the City of Du-
buque, was referred to this office
for investigation, recommendation
and report.
Upon investigation we find that
the hole existed in the street as a
result of erosion by water along-
side the pavement slab and had
existed for a short time prior to
the accident, but a sufficiently long
time that constructive notice to the
City of Dubuque of its existence
might be found.
Mr. Fondell has agreed to accept
the amount of $16.90 in full satis-
faction of his claim and it is the
recommendation of this office that
the claim should be paid in the
amount of $16.90 and the Auditor
instructed to issue a warrant to
Robert Fondell in the amount of
$16.90 upon receipt of a release
properly executed by the said
Robert Fondell.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City Solici-
tor Nelson be approved and the
City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $16.90
in favor of Robert Fondell, as set-
tlement in full of his claim, and
that said warrant be delivered upon
receipt by the City of Dubuque
of a properly executed release.
Seconded by Councilman Kolb. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None,
April 9th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: The claim of J. R.
Puls for damages to his car claim-
ed to have occurred on March 3rd,
1951 was referred to this office
for investigation, recommendation
and report.
Upon investigation we find no
facts supporting any liability
against the City of Dubuque and
therefore recommend that the
claim be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
T. H. NELSON
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Nelson be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 9th, 1951
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen: You have referred to
this office far opinion the ques•
tion: "Whether Herbert Bisping is
eligible for a Class "B" Beer permit
in view of the fact that he was
266 Special Session, April 24, 1951
once arrested for selling beer to
minors and forfeited a one hundred
dollar bond in police Court?"
It is my understanding that Mr.
Bisping was not a permit holder
at the time of the arrest.
In view of this fact, it is my
opinion that Mr, Bisping is eligible
unless the City Council finds that
he is not of good moral character
and repute.
I find only two restrictions in the
Statutes on the authority of the
City Council to issue Class "B"
permits. One is the restriction of
Section 124,30 which applies to
former permit holders only. The
other is the restriction of Section
124,6 that the applicant must be
a "citizen of the State of Iowa of
good moral character and repute."
Under the holding of the Court in
Curtis v DeGood, 238 Iowa 877
and Madsen v Oakland, 219 Iowa
216, the question of the character
and repute of the applicant is a
matter of fact to be determined by
the Council.
If you feel that because of the
circumstances in the question or
any other circumstances, the appli-
cant is not of good moral charac-
ter or repute then you should
deny the application, If you find
that the applicant is still of good
moral character and repute then
you may grant the permit, if you
so desire.
Respectfully submitted
T. Ii. NELSON
Councilman Austin moved that
the opinion of City Solicitor Nelson
be received and made a matter of
record. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 150-51
Whereas, application for Class
"B" Beer Permit has been sub-
mitted to this Council for approval
and the same has been examined;
Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
following application be granted
and the license is to be issued
upon the compliance with the
terms of the ordinances of this
City.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Herbert Bisping, 1401 Elm Street
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen,
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 151-51
Whereas, heretofore application
for Class "B" Beer Permit was filed
by the within named applicant and
it has received the approval of
this Council; and
Whereas, the premises to be oc-
cupied by such applicant have been
inspected and found to comply with
the ordinances of this City and he
has filed a proper bond: Now,
Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Manager be and he is directed to
issue to the following named appli-
cant aBeer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Herbert Bisping, 1401 Elm Street
Be It Further Resolved that the
bond filed by such applicant be
and the same is hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,_
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 267
RESOLUTION N0. 152-51
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 per-
mit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers within said City and the
Manager-is directed to issue such
permit on behalf of said City.
Name Address
Herbert Bisping, 1401 Elm Street
Be It Further Resolved that the
bond filed with the application be
approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor,
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J, SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Welu. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Apri123, 1951
To the Honorable Alayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: I have made an in-
vestigation regarding the petition
of the Board of Dock Commission-
ers which was referred to me and
submit the following report.
The City of Dubuque now owns
all the land on City Island except
Mineral Lots 294, 295, 296 and
297 containing 58.9 acres. These
lots make up a strip of land ap-
proximately one mile in length
along the river front with the
city owning all the land in the
rear.
After consulting with the Board
of Dock Commissioners and the
City Solicitor it is my recommenda-
tion that the petition requesting
the City Council to issue Dock
Bonds in the amount of $30,000.00
to purchase the above parcels of
land be granted.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J, SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman. Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, .Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 153-51
Resolution to fix a date of meet-
ing at which it is proposed to take
action for authorizing the issuance
of Thirty Thousand Dollars Dock
Bonds.
Whereas the Board of Dock Com-
missioners of the City of Dubuque
by petition dated April 2nd, 1951,
have petitioned the City Council to
issue Dock Bonds under the author-
ity of Section 384.3.11 of the 1950
Code of Iowa for the purpose of
acquiring
Mineral Lots 294, 295, 296 and
297 for municipally owned water
front purposes; and
Whereas it is deemed advisable
and necessary that the City of Du-
buque provide for the purchase of
said land for municipally owned
water front purposes pursuant to
the general plan for improvement
of the water front of said City, the
cost thereof to be chargeable and
payable from a special fund created
from a levy of special taxes as
permitted in Section 384.3 of the
1950 Code of Iowa; and
Whereas it is deemed advisable
and necessary that bonds be issued
for said purpose in the amount of
Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)
as authorized by Section 384.3 of
the 1950 Code of Iowa, but it is
necessary to provide for notice and
hearing in the manner and form
required by Chapter 23 of the 1950
Code of Iowa;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved
by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. That this City Coun-
cil meet at the City Hall within
said City on the 7th day of May
1951, at 7:30 o'clock P.M, at which
time and place proceedings will be
instituted and action taken for the
issuance of Thirty Thousand Dol-
lars ($30,000) Dock Bonds for the
purpose referred to in the pre-
amble hereof.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is
hereby directed to give notice of
268 Special Session, April 24, 1951
the proposed action for the issu-
ante of said bonds, setting forth
the amount and purpose thereof,
the time when and place where
said meeting will be held, by pub-
lication at least once for at least
ten (10) days before said meeting,
in the Telegraph-Herald, an offi-
cial newspaper printed, published
and having a general circulation
within said City.
Said notice shall be in substan-
tially the following form:
"NOTICE OF MEETING OF IS-
SUANCE OF DOCK BONDS"
The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, will meet on the
7th day of May, 1951 at the Coun-
cil Chambers in the City Hall, Du-
buque, Iowa, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
for the purpose of instituting pro-
ceedings and taking action for the
issuance of Dock Bonds of said
City to the amount of Thirty Thous-
and Dollars ($30,000) for the pur-
pose of paying the cost of acquir-
ing Mineral Lots 294, 295, 296 and
297 for municipally owned water
front purposes.
At any time before the date of
said meeting five (5) or mare tax
payers may file a petition in the
office of the City Clerk, setting
ed by Councilman Schueller, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 23, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: I recommend that
the letting date for sewer construc-
tion projects be extended until
May 14th, 1951 for the following
reasons:
Extreme high water has caused
much of the area in which the
sewers are proposed to be under
water; and as a result, contractors
interested in bidding cannot ex-
amine the project in its entirety
to make their estimates.
Additional time allotted would
give contractors the opportunity
to secure sources of supply for
critical materials used in the sewer
construction.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City. Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
forth their objections thereto. Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
By order of the City Council Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
April 24th, 1951. Nays-None.
J. J, SHEA,
City Clerk.
Section 3. That all Resolutions or
parts thereof in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repeal-
ed and this Resolution shall be ef•
fective forthwith on its passage
and approval.
Passed and approved April 24th,
1951.
ROMOLU N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P, WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Recorded April 24th, 1951.
J .J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Austin moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second•
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of the
Dubuque Safety Council request-
ing more lighting be placed be•
tween Nevada Street and Glen Oak
Street was referred to the City
Manager and Electrical Inspector
for recommendation and report.
The location has been examined
and after consultation with the
Chief of Police I recommend that
reflectorized "Slow -Pedestrian
Crossing" be installed on the crest
of each hill on Loras Boulevard
west of Glen Oak Street and east
of Booth Street,
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
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Special Session, April 24, 1951 269
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The communication
of R. G. Ogaard of 2460 Hillcrest
Road was referred to the City Man-
ager, City Engineer and Street
Commissioner.
The south property line of Hill-
crest Road is the city line and it
is beyond the power of cities to
levy special assessments for curb
and gutters on property outside
the city, Under present conditions
.the City cannot construct curb and
gutters along the south side of
Hillcrest Road. The necessary
street maintenance work will be
undertaken as soon as conditions
permit.
Traffic conditions do not war-
rant establishing one way traffic
on Hillcrest Road.
Regarding sidewalks, in order to
continue from 2450 Hillcrest Road
to the Asbury Road every prop-
erty owner would be required to
construct walks. I recommend that
the City Council view the grounds
in order that they may be better
informed of the conditions,
Respectfully submitted,
L, J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa,
Gentlemen: I have conferred
with the Board of Dock Commis-
sioners, City Solicitor and City En-
gineer regarding the Lake Peosta
storm sewer project. I would like to
report that there are some prob-
lems to be worked out before this
project could be undertaken.
The Dock Board has a lease
with the Dubuque Sports Bowl ex-
tending for a five year period from
September 1, 1949 to September
1, 1954 which will have to be
renegotiated.
There are also cottages and
houses along Peosta Street on land
leased from the Dock Commission
which will have to be moved,
It is my opinion that these prob-
lems should be worked out by the
Dock Commission before the City
commits itself to the construction
of this project.
The construction of this Lake
Peosta sewer project will probably
entail the dredging of a channel ap-
proximately 300 feet wide, the ex-
tension of sewers from the present
outlets into the channel and con•
struction of a bridge over the Lake
Peosta sewer channel, The en-
gineering work necessary in the
planning of this project is of such
a nature that our present engineer-
ing farce cannot carry it out in addi
tion to their present work. It is
recommended that the City Man-
ager be empowered to ask for the
services of outside engineering
help to work under the direction
of the City Engineer in develop-
ing plans for this project,
Respectfully submitted
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Welu moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
councilman Kolb. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: An agreement has
been negotiated with the B & G
Excavating Company for the demo-
lition of buildings located at 952,
976, 982, 988 and 992 Iowa Street in
order that the parking lot between
Ninth and Tenth on Iowa Street
can be completed.
The above work is to be com-
pleted by June 1st for the sum of
$3,185.00 and to be paid for by
June 30th.
Respectfully submitted,
L, J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
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Councilman Welu moved that the
report of City Manager Schiltz be
approved. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin„ Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of R. L.
Weidenbacher requesting the in-
stallation of street lights between
the 1200 block on Kaufman Av-
enue and the city limits was re•
ferred to the City Manager and
Electrical Inspector for recom-
mendation and report. The location
has been examined and it is recom-
mended that the street light be in-
stalled approximately two blocks
from the city limits.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Schueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and .City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of Rt.
Rev. Msgr. M. J. Martin requesting
the installation of street lights
near the school entrance was re-
ferred to the City Manager and
Electrical Inspector for recom-
mendation and report.
The location has been examined
and it is recommended that a light
be placed adjacent to the highway
at the intersection of St. Joseph
Street.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved, Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of Mrs.
Charles Jochum and others request-
ing the installation of a street light
at the intersection of Hempstead
and Lowell Streets was referred
to the City Manager and Electrical
Inspector for report.
The location has been examined
and it is recommended that the
tree branches be trimmed at the
street light on Harold Street and
that the mast arm on the light on
Hempstead Street south of Lowell
Street be raised and in this man-
ner the street intersection should
have the necessary illumination,
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City Man-
ager Schiltz be approved. Seconded
by Councilman Kolb. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Apri124, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of Mrs.
Clarence Gordon requesting the in•
stallation of a street light on the
corner of Hazel and Warrick
Streets was referred to the City
Manager and Electrical Inspector
for recommendtaion and report.
The location has been examined
and I recommend that the installa-
tion of a street light at this inter-
section be deferred until such a
time as the Bunker Hill Road is
improved and at that time a street
light be installed.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Austin. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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April 24, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The petition of Don-
ald Lombardi and others request-
ing a ,street light to be erected be-
tween the 1000 and 1200 block on
West Thirty-Second Street was re•
ferred to the City Manager and
Electrical Inspector for investiga•
tion and report.
The location has been examined
and it is recommended that a
street light be installed at ap-
proximately 1200 west 32nd Street
on transformer pole no. 20795J.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager.
Councilman Austin moved that
the recommendation of City Mana-
ger Schiltz be approved. Seconded
by Councilman Schueller. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 18, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: I recommend that
the City Council authorize advertiz•
ing for bids on aself-propelled,
road mixing machine to be used for
street construction and reconstruc•
tion.
Specifications of the machine are
as follows:
1. The unit shall be a single self~
propelled machine capable of
mixing at least a seven (7) foot
width of street surface.
2, The power unit shall be at
least 90 H.P., either gasoline or
diesel.
3, The unit shall be mounted on
pneumatic tires and the rate of
travel while .mixing shall vary
from 75 feet to 300 feet per
minute.
4. Immediate delivery.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J, SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Schiltz be approved. Seconded by
Councilman Welu. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION NO. 154-51
Whereas the .City Manager has
recommended the purchase of a
self-propelled road mixing machine
for street construction and recon•
struction; and
Whereas the estimated cost of
such a machine is in excess of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and it
is considered iri the best interests
of the City to request sealed bids
for such equipment;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That sealed bids be received
unti110 o'clock A. M. May 7th, 1951
for furnishing one self-propelled
road mixing machine powered by a
self-contained power unit of not
less than ninety (90) horse power
mounted on pneumatic tires and
capable of mixing at least seven
(7) feet width of street surface
at a rate of travel varying from
75 feet to 300 feet per minute; de-
livery to be effected within ten
(10) days after acceptance;
2. That the City Clerk be and
be is hereby authorized and direct-
ed to advertise for such bids by
publication in the Telegraph-Herald
newspaper, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Dubuque,
at least once at least ten (10) days
prior to May 7th 1951.
Be It Further Resolved that this
Resolution being deemed urgent
and of immediate necessity be in
full force and effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N, SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Austin moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
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April 16, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: This is to advise that
I have approved the following
bonds and desire to have your
approval on same for filing: .
PERSONAL
Laverne J. Schiltz, City Manager,
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.
T. H. Nelson, City Solicitor,
Western Surety Co.
Albert L. Holscher, City Auditor,
Western Surety Co.
Edward M. Tschirgi, City Treas-
urer, Continental Casualty Co.
J. J. Shea, City Clerk, Massachu-
setts Bonding & Ins. Co.
Geraldine L. Jenni, Secretary to
City Manager, Continental Casualty
Co.
R. J. Gallagher, City Engineer,
National Surety Corporation.
John J. Heffernan, Police Judge,
Western Surety Co.
John A. Brady, Clerk of Police
Court, Central Surety & Ins. Cor-
poration.
Donlad J. Bandy, Building Com-
missioner, Continental Casualty Co.
Daniel J. O'Leary, Plumbing In-
spector, Fireman's Fund Indemnity
Co.
Luvern C. Norton, Electrical In-
spector, The Century Indemnity Co.
Virgil Fay Chapman, Milk In-
spector, Continental Casualty Co.
Mae A. Moore, Clerk-Health De-
partment, Indemnity Insurance Co.
of North America.
Nicholas J. Sutton, Recreational
Director, Indemnity Insurance Co.
of North America.
John Joseph Hail, Supt. and
Cashier-Water Dept., Massachu-
setts Bonding & Ins. Co.
Allen C. Kane, Accountant-
Water Dept., Western Surety Co.
Thomas P. Fitzpatrick, Clerk-
Water Dept., Western Surety Co.
Lucille Oster, Clerk -Water
Dept., Massachusetts Bonding &
Ins. Co.
Helen Nelson, Clerk -Water
Dept., Western Surety Co.
Henry Blocker, Parking Meter
Repairman & Collector, Western
Surety Co,
Robert M, Czizek, Assistant City
Solicitor, Western Surety Co.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Austin moved that
the bonds be approved and placed
on file. Seconded by Councilman
Kolb. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
April 20, 1951
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: I herewith submit re-
ports of the City Auditor, City
Treasurer, City Health Department
and City Water Works for the
month of March ]951; also list of
claims and list of payrolls for the
month of March 1951. Also includ-
ed are reports of the City Auditor
and City Treasurer covering the
fiscal year beginning April 1, 1950
and ending March 31, 1951.
Respectfully submitted,
L, J. SCHILTZ,
City Manager
Councilman Kolb moved that the
reports be received and placed on
file. Seconded by Councilman Aus-
tin. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor R~.isso, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller. Welu.
Nave-None.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-51
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 cigar-
ette papers within said City and
the Manager is directed to issue
such permit on behalf of said City.
Name Address
Mrs, Rhea Bournias, 800 East
16th Street,
William and Rona Carlson, 553
Eighth Avenue.
John M. Kane, 1103 .Iowa Street.
Charles F. Schnee, 1379 Central
Avenue.
Elmer E. Meyer, 1828 Central
Avenue.
Mrs. Rosemary Hird, Front
Street.
Joseph J. Hosch, 1563 Central
Avenue.
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Be It Further Rosolved that the
bonds .filed with the applications
be approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951,
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Kolb moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Schueller. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 156-51
Whereas, applications for 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
following 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
Lester M. Lochner and Larry B.
Kemp, 1200 Iowa Street.
Robert J. Bowen, 1105 University
Avenue.
William Carlson and Rona Carl-
son, 553 Eighth Avenue.
Joseph J. Hosch, 1563 Central
Avenue.
John M. Kane, 1103 Iowa Street.
Charles F. Schnee, 1379 Central
Avenue.
Merlyn L, Weber, 1904 Central
Avenue.
Elmer E. Meyer, 1828 Central
Avenue.
Mrs, Rhea Bournias, 800 East
16th Street.
John J. Rettenmaier and Marie
Rettenmaier, 1100 Lincoln Avenue.
Carl N. Brant and Bernard Arens-
dorf, 2600 Central Avenue.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB
Dubuque Golf Club, Randall
Place
Passed, adopted and approved
this 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSO,
Mayor.
CLARENCE P. WELU,
RAY KOI11,
RUBEN 'V, AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Schueller moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Welu, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Schueller, Welu,
Nays-None.
RESOLUTION N0. 157-51
Whereas, heretofore applications
for Class "B" Beer Permits were
filed by the within named appli-
cants and they have received the
approval of this Council; and
Whereas, the premises to be
occupied 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
of the City of Dubuque that the
Manager be and he is directed to
issue to the following named ap-
plicants aBeer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Lester M. Lochner and Larry B.
Kemp, 1200 Iowa Street.
Robert J. Bowen, 1105 University
Avenue.
William Carlson and Rona Carl-
son, 553 Eighth Avenue.
Joseph J. Hosch, 1563 Central
Avenue.
John M. Kane, 1103 Iowa Street.
Charles F. Schnee, 1379 Central
Avenue.
Merlyn L. Weber, 1904 Central
Avenue.
Elmer E. Meyer, 1828 Central
Avenue.
Mrs. Rhea Bournias, 800 East
16th Street.
John J. Rettenmaier and Marie
Rettenmaier, 1100 Lincoln Avenue.
Carl N. Brant and Bernard Arens-
dorf, 2600 Central Avenue,
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Special Session, April 24, 1951
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB
Dubuque Golf Club, 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 24th day of April, 1951.
ROMOLO N. RUSSD,
Mayor,
CLARENCE P, WELU,
RAY KOLB,
RUBEN V. AUSTIN,
LEO N. SCHUELLER,
Councilmen.
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
There being no further business
Councilman Austin moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Welu. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Russo, Councilmen
Austin, Kolb, Sehueller, Welu.
Nays-None.
Approved ................................1951.
Adopted ..................................1951.
Councilmen .....................................
Attest ........................................
City Clerk.
Special Session, April 24, 1951 275
Austin. Carried by the following
Board Of Health "ote,
Yeas-Chairman Romolo N. Rus-
so, Messrs. Ruben V. Austin, Ray-
(Official.) mand F. Kolb, Leo N. Sehueller,
Clarence P. Welu.
II Special Session, April 24th, 1951. Nays-None,
Board met at 8:30 P.M. J. J. SHEA,
Clerk, Board of Review
, Present-Chairman Romolo N.
Russo, Messrs. Rueben V. Austin, Approved ................................ 1951.
Raymond F. Kolb, Lea N. Schuel- Adopted ..................................1951.
ler, Clarence P. Welu, City Man-
'`j' ` alter L, J. Schiltz.
......................................
April 24th, 1951 ......................................
Honorable Chairman and Members
Dubuque Board of Health Members of ~ ......................................
Gentlemen: The State of Iowa Bd. of Health
Department of Agriculture has """""""""""""""""""
made available to this city severa
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inspectors to aid us in this emer• '
gency. We have found numerous Attest :...............
instances wherein flooded premises Clerk, Board of Health.
have encountered considerable
damage. With the protection of the
public health and safety in mind
we are asking this Board for the
following order:
"That no food or drink establish-
~~ ment, both retail and wholesale,
' which has been inundated or clos-
ed because of high waters, or back-
ed sewage be permiteed to reopen,
until such establishment has been
inspected by State or City officials
and found to be satisfactory. Fur.
ther, and such establishment must
post at, or near their main entrance
a copy of the State, or City Inspec-
tion Record, showing a satisfactory
condition."
Respectfully,
Albert J. Entringer, M. D.
Director of Health
Health Department,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Mr. Rueben J. Austin moved that
,,1,~ the report of Health Director En-
tringer be approved. Seconded by
I Mr. Leo N. Sehueller. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Chairman Romolo N, Rus-
so, Messrs. Ruben V. Austin, Ray-
mond F. Kolb, Leo N, Sehueller,
Clarence P. Welu,
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Mr. Raymond F. Kolb moved that
the Board of Health meeting ad-
journ. Seconded by Mr. Ruben V.