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1947 March Council Proceedings-s~- Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 31 II1®~~n (I~j11~ a (Official) Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947. Council met at 7:30 p.m. Present-Mayor Wharton, Coun• cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, City Manager Rhom• berg. Mayor Wharton stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the purpose of acting upon such business as may properly come before the meeting. Communication of D u b u q u e Trades and Labor Congress advis• ing that they are of the opinion that in the event that the City Council is called upon to make a decision on the question of Daylight Saving Time that it be left in the hands of the people to be decided at an election tc be called far that purpose, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Couhcil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Communication of Willard C. Bot- toms, Committeeman, submitting letter on his own behalf and at the request of other private citizens from 27 towns and cities in the State of Iowa who met in Des Moines to discuss a very important problem that is common to all of our municipalities, the problem of getting additional revenues with- out increasing property taxes, pre- sented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the communication be receiv- ed and filed. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt, Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Thompson 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 Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of County Audi- tor Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors have accepted an offer of $250.00 made by Arnold J, Leytem an the South 43 feet of the West 100 feet of Lot 5, North 7 feet of West 100 feet of Lot 5, South 33 feet of West 100 feet of Lot 6, North 17 feet of West 100 feet of Lot 6, all in Jaeger's Subdi- vision, presented and read. Council- man Van Duelman moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Telegram from Jimmie H. Davis, Governor of Louisiana, requesting attendance of Mayor Wharton or an official to represent him at the final hearing to Ue held in New Orleans on March 5th, on the pro- posed Tidewater Seaway, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that. the Telegram be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun• Gilman Murphy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Frank and Magdalena Buol submitting offer in the amount of $100.00 for the pur- chase of Lot 1 of McCraney's 1st. Addition, presented and read. Coun- cilman Vau Duelman moved that the communication be referred to the Council to view the grounds... Seconded by Councilman Th~omp• son. Carried by the fallowing vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays=None. Petition of Mancini, Ventrella & Sons, by Joseph Ventrella, request- ing pei7rrission to use explosives to clear the trench of all rock or bould- ers as may be encountered in the ,~ _ W ,, ~, ~~~ ;:, ,, i a I :. 32 Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 construction of the Kaufmann Ave- nue Sanitary Trunk Sewer, pre• sented and read, Councilman Mof- fatt moved that the request be grouted upon the filing with the City of Dubuque of a proper blast- ing bond in the amount of $5,000,00. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of Hyde Clark Women's Relief Corps requesting permission to hold a tag clay on Saturday, April 6th, 1947, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the request bo granted. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentleman: The undersigned, Vincent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Service, con- tractor for the clearing, grubbing, and grading of Wooten Street from McClain Street to the west line of James Street and Peabody Street, does hereby accept all the terms and conditions of the extension of time by Resolution No. 12.47 dated February 24th A. D~ 1947. Dated this 26th day of February, 1947. Vincent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Severice, Contractor. Councilman Mm•phy moved that the communication be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Parking Survey Report for the City of Dubuque, Iowa, submitted for Council consideration by the Citizens Advisory Parking Commit- tee, presented and read. Council- man Murphy moved that the report be referred to the Council for fur- ther study and that a copy of said report he furnished the members of the City Council. Seconded by Coun- cilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Mofaftt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the matter of augmenting the Bus Stop Signs to read, "Nc Park- ing To Corner," be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Board of Dock Commissioners explaining in detail the request for easements in favor of the Interstate Power Company over properties owned by the Mu- nicipality, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for their recommen• elation and report. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Lease between the City of Du• buque and the United States of America for the purpose of Naval Reserve Armory to be located on Lots 340, 341, 342, 343 and the abutting alley all in Ham's Addi• tion consisting of 0.85 of an acre, presented and read, Councilman Thompson moved that the Lease be referred to the City Solicitor for recommendation and report and the Mayor authorized to execute the said Lease upon receipt of the recommendation and report when submitted by the City Solicitor, Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None, Ordinance No. 5.47 An Ordinance amending and changing the Zoning Map of the City of Dubuque as provided by Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 33 Ordinance No. 3-34 designating "'Coning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque" so as to classify the en• tine area bounded by West Third Street, Burch Street, and Hill Street into Multiple Residence Dis- trict Classification, said ordinance having been passed upon first read- ing on February 24th, 1947, and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week before its final adoption, presented for final adop- tion. ORDINANCE N0. 5.47 An Ordinance amending and chang- ing the Zoning map of the City of Dubuque as provided by Ordinance No, 3-34 designating "Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of Dubuque' so as to classify the entire area bounded by west Third Street, Burch Street, and Hill Street into Multiple Resi- dence District Classification." Whereas it is deemed advisable uy the City Council to amend the Zoning map of the City of Dubuque as pro- vided by Ordinance No. 3-34 designat- ed as "Zoning Ordinance of the City of llubuque," so as to classify the entire area bounded by West Third Street, Burch Street and Hill Street. into Multiple reeidence District and Classification. Whereas, Notice of such proposed change has been .published as pro- vided by law, and an opportunity given to any and all interested par'.ies and citizens to object thereto, and Whereas, no objections nave bean filed or made to-the proposed change at said. hearing. Now, therefore; BE IT ORllAINEll BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Sec. 1. That the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Du- buque be and the same is hereby amended and changed as follows: "That the entire area bounded by West Third Street, Burch Street, and Hill Street, is hereby made and classi- fied as Multiple Residence District. Sec. 2. That any and all Ordi- nances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec. 3. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final paesage, adoption and publication as provided by law. Passed upon first reading this 24th day of February, 1947. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 3rd day of March, 1x47. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ' F. W, THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Attest: Councilmen. ' J. J. Shea, ', City Cleric. Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 5th day of lvlarch, 1947, I J. SHEA, 3-5-1t City Clerk. Councilman Murphy moved that the adoption of the ordfnance, Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car- ried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Ordinance No, 6-47 An ordinance providing for the vacation of part of Booth Street North of Martha Street next adjoin- ing Lot 1 of 1, Lot 1 of 1 of 2 and Lot L of 2 of 2, of Trenks Sub., and for the conveyance of parts of said Street to the respective abutting owners, said ordinance .having been passed upon first reading on February 24th, 1947, and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk far public inspection for at least one week before its final adoption, presented for final adoption. ORDINANCE N0, 6.47 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF PART OF BOOTH STREET NORTH OF MARTHA STREET NEXT All- JOINING LOT I OF I, LOT I OF I OF 2 AND LOT I OF 2 OF 2, OF TRENT{S SUB, AND FOR THE CON1'EYANCE OF PARTS OF SAID STREET TO THE RESPEC- TIVE ABBTJTTING OWNERS: Whereas, application has been filed for the vacation of certain parts of Booth Street by abutting owners, and Whereas, the part of the street asked to be vacated is not within the confines of Booth Street as it now exists, and Whereas, that part of Booth Street asked to be vacated is not suitable for street or Public purposes, and the vacation of that part requested to be vacated will not injure, damage or interfere with the use oP or accessa- bility to any private property, and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Dubuque have ex- amined into the. matter of the va- cation of a said part of Booth Street in question, and have recommended the approval thereof. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE: Sec. 1. That Booth Street, imme- diately north of Martha Street, nest adjoining Lot 1 of 2 of 2; Lot 1 of 1 of 2, and Lot 1 of 1 of Trenk's Sub- division as shown on a Plat of said property, be, and the came is here- by vacated, Sec. 2 That the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Dubuque, be and they are hereby authohrized and em- powered to execute and deliver on be- half of the City, a Quit Claim deed to Charlotte M. Offerman oP Lot 2 of Sub of Lot 1 of 1 of 2, and Lot 2 of Sub eP Lot 1 of 1, in Trenk Subdi- vision, as shown by a Plat dated Jan- uary 27, 1947; and to the owner of Lot 1 of 2 of 2 Trenk's Sub, a SQub ofl Lot 1 of loof e21Ti•enks Subf Dubuque, Iowa. Sec. 3 That the City Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to file and re- 34 Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 cord a certified copy of this ordinance in the Office of the County Re- corder of Dubuque County, Iowa. Sec. 4. That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect upon its final passage, adoption and approval by the City Council and publication as by law provided, and when Applicant files Plat of Property involved, pays costs of publication hereof. Passed upon first reading, February 34th 1947. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading, March 3rd, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEO. R. MURPHY W. W, MOFFATT Attest: Councilmen J, J. Shea City Cleric Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 6th day of March, 1947. J. J, SHEA City Clerk 3-5 it Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ordinance, Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Council Proceedings for the month of December, 1946, presented for approval. Councilman Thomp- son moved that the Council Pro- ceedings for the month of Decem- ber, 1946, be approved as printed, Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. February 2S, 1947, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentleman: This is to advise that I have approved the following bonds and desire your approval on same for filing: EXCAVATION Louis Buechel Bond No. 4387314 1043 Main Street Fidelity & Desposit Cc, Key City Gas Company The Fidelity & Casualty Co. 669 Main Street Bond No. 735673 Respectfully submitted, A, A. Rhomberg, City Manager. Councilman Moffatt moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file, Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Maycr Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 3, 1947. To the Honorable Mayor, and City Council. Gentlemen: As you know, the first assign- ment given our planning consul- taut was the matter of planning the development of the Eastern Industrial Area of the city, After various studies extending over a period of several months, Mr, Hart- zog's recommendations have been made to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the attached report. At a meeting held February 27, 1947 this report was approved by the Commission and its acceptance as an amendment to the Master Plan of the City is hereby recom- mended to your honorable body as the basis for the future de- velopment of the East Industrial Area, Respectfully submitted, Planning and Zoning Commission By R. V. McKay, Secretary Councilman Thompson moved that the communication of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission to• gether with the report and reco• mmendatious of Mr. Hartzog, Plan. ping Consultant, be referred to the Council for consideration. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 3, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council. Gentlemen: The attached petition of the Du- buque Packing Company asking for the vacation of certain streets and alleys in the East Industrial Area was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommen- dation and report. A great deal of the time and attention of our con- sultant, Justin Hartzog, has been used in the study of the problem. The Commission has devoted a number of meetings to the subject and several conferences have been Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 35 had with the representatives of the Packing Company. Agreement has not been reached with the Packing Company repre- sentatives. However the Commis- sion has attempted to meet the requirements of industry while at the same time safeguard the public interest. It is to be noted that the Hartzog report and the attached plan "B" contemplates the use of a widened Ash Street instead of Lynn Street, which was the first choice for anorth-south thorough- fare. This compiromise was made in order to assist the Packing Company development. To implement the plan for the development of the area, the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission re- spectfully recommends to your honorable body the vacation of the following: 1. East 17th Street as follows: From the east line of Sycamore Street to the west line of Lynn Street; from the east line of Lynn Street to a point 36 feet west of the west line of Ash Street; from the east line of Ash Street to the easterly line of East Dubuque Sub- division. 2. East 18th Street from the east line of Lynn Street to a paint 36 feet west of the west line of Ash Street and from the east line of Ash Street to the east line of East Dubuque Subdivision. 3. Lynn Street from the north line of E 15th Street to the south line of E. 16th Street, 4, The easterly 32 feet of Lynn Street from the north line of E. 16th Street to the south line of E, 18th Street, 5. Marsh Street from the north line of F., 16th Street to the south line of East 19th Street, 6. Hickory Street from the north line of E. 16th Street to the south line of East 19th Street, 7. The alley between Sycamore and Lynn Streets from the north line of E. 15th Street to the south line of E. 16th Street and from the north line of E, 16th Street to the south line of E, 17th Street. 8. The alley between Lynn and Ash Streets from the north line of East 15th Street to the south line of E. 16th Street and from the north line of East 16th Street to the south line of East 19th Street. 9. The alley between Ash and Marsh Streets from the north line of East 15th Street to fhe south line of East 16th Street and from the north line of E. 16th Street to the south line of E, 19th Street. 10, The alley between .Marsh and Hickory Streets fiom the north line of E, 16th Street to the south line of E, 19th Street. It is further recommended that the vacated portion of the streets and alleys as outlined above and as shown on the attached plat be conveyed to the Dubuque Packing Company upon the conveyance to the City of Dubuque of a strip of land 36 feet in width adjacent to and abutting on the west side of Ash Street from the north line of East 15th Street to the south line of East 19th Street. Respectfully submitted, Planning and Zoning Commission By R. V. McKay, Secretary Councilman Murphy moved that the communication of the Planning and Zoning Commission be referred to the Council for consideration. Seconded by Councilman Thomp- son, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelmam Nays-None. March 3, 1947. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Herewith submitted for your consideration are the following ap- plications for Class "B" Beer Per- mits: Anthony W. Moen and Donald C. Moes, 698 Central Avenue. John Glynn and Helen Glynn, 659 Central Avenue, John E. Noel and June Noel, 2400 Central Avenue. ITjarry A, Rawson and Gt'ace Rawson, 342 Main Street, Mrs. Florence Helmer, 3203 Jack- son Street, Inspections were made at the locations listed above and the build- ings are lacking the required stair- way facilities for proper exit from the upper stories. An inspection was also made by a representative of the State Fire Marshall's office 36 Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 and subsequent orders were issued for compliance with the State Laws. Realizing that under exist- ing conditions the past few months materials were not readily avail- able to enable compliance in all cases, the above applications are being approved by this office to give the owners a reasonable time to acquire the necessary materials and labor to install proper facilities to give the occupants of these buildings the protection and sense of security they are certainly en• titled to by law. We do and will expect the o`vners of the above buildings to have made a deter mined eSPort to accomplish the above mentioned improvements by the time applications will be again up for approval. Respectfully submitted, Donald J. Bandy, Building Inspector. Councilman Murphy moved that the communication of Building In- spector Bandy be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Vau Duelman. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Couucil- tnen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 16.47 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 fol- lowing applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms of the ordinances of this City. Class16B" Permit Name Address Anthony W. Moes and Donald C. Moes, 698 Central Avenue. John Glynn and Helen Glynn, 659 Central Avenue. John E. Noel and June Noel, 2400 Central Avenue. Harry A. Rawson and Grace Raw- son, 342 Main Street, Mrs. Florence Helmer, 3203 Jack- son Street. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March, 1942 ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Resolution No, 17.47 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 oc- cupied by such applicants have been inspected and found to comply with the ordinances of this Gity and they lave filed a proper bond: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the Manager be and he is hereby di- rected to issue to the following named applicants a Beer Permit: Class "B" Permit Name Address Anthony W, Moes and Donald C, Moes, 698 Central Avenue. John Glynn and Helen Glynn, 659 Central Avenue. John E. Noel and June ATOel, 2400 Central Avenue. Harry A. Rawson and Grace Raw- son, 342 Main Street Mrs. Florence Helmer, 3203 Jack- son Street. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March, 1947. Approved: ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F, W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 37 Councilman Van Duelman moved ' the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays--None. Resolution No. 18.47 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 fol- lowing applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms of the ordinances of this City. Class "B" Permit Name Address George J. Zi1Bg, 234 West 9th Street, American Veterans of World War II, Dubuque Post No, 3, 429 Main Street. Melvin McDonough, 305 Eighth Avenue. Mrs. Anna Heiar, 1900 Washing- ton Street. Erwin M. GFab and Helen Grab, 1575 Central Avenue Charles Clancy and Marie Clancy, 177 Main Street. Roy A. Wright and Esther Wright, 2600 Jackson Street. Merchants Hotel (Roger M. Bertsch), 310 Main Street. Sylvester Weiner and Dolores Weiner, 201 East 22nd Street. Class "B" Permit for Private Club Dr. Pepper Bowling Lanes Club, 880 Locust Street, Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None, Resolution No. 19.47 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 oc• copied by such applicants have been inspected and found to comply 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 Mana- ger be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following named applicants a Beer Permit. Class 'B" Permit Name Address Myrtle A. Chapman, 53 West 12th Street. George J. Zillig, 234 West 9th Street. American Veterans of World War II, Dubuque Post No. 3, 429 Main Street. Melvin McDonough, 305 Eighth Avenue. Mrs. Anna Heiar, 1900 Washing- ton Street. Erwin M. Grab and Helen Grab, 1575 Central Avenue Charles Clancy and Marie Clancy, 177 Main Street. Roy A. Wright and Esther Wright, 2600 Jackson Street. Merchants Hotel (Roger M. Bertsch), 310 Main Street. Sylvester Weiner and Dolores Weiner, 201 East 22nd Street. Class "B" Permit for Private Club Dr. Pepper Bowling Lanes Club, 880 Locust Street, Be It Further Resolved that the hoods filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved, Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W, W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest; J. J, SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution, Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: 38 Regular Session, March 3rd, 1947 Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. City Solicitor Kintzinger submitt- ed averbal report recommending that the Mayor be authorized to execute on behalf of the Cfty of Dubuque the Lease between the City of Dubuque and the United States of America for the purpose of Naval Reserve Armory to be located on Lots 340, 341, 342, 343 and the abutting alley all in Ham's Addition consisting of 0.85 of an acre. Councilman Murphy moved that the verbal recommendation of City Solicitor Kintzinger be ap- proved and the Maym• authorized to execute said Lease on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. J, 7. Shea, City Clerk. Approved - 1947. Adopted 1947. Councilmen: ~ .................................... Attest :.........................................:.. City Clerk. Special Session, Nlarch 14th, 1947 39 I~°~~7 !f';i;7C~VU~~® (Official) Special Session, March 14th, 1947, Council met at 7:30 P, M. Present-Mayor Wharton, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, City Manager Rhom- berg. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Murphy and Moffatt. Mayor Wharton read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of con• sidering an ordinance relating to traffic and regulating the use of public streets in the City of Du- buque, Iowa; prescribing regula- tions relative to the parking of vehicles upon such streets; pro- viding for purchase, rental, instal- lation, operation, maintenance, su- pervision, Regulation and control of the use of parking meters; de• fining and providing for the estab- lishment of parking zones upon the public streets and for an enforce- ment thereof and providing penal- ties for tho violation thereof and acting on any other business as may properly come before a regu- lar meeting of the City Council, Ordinance No. 7.47 An ordinance relating to traffic and regulating the use of public streets in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; prescribing regulations rela- tive to the parking of vehicles upon such streets; providing for pur- chase, rental, installation, opera- tion, maintenance, supervision, reg- ulation and control of the use of parking meters; defining and pro- viding for the establishment of parking meter zones upon the pub- lic streets and for an enforce- ment thereof and providing pen- alties for the violation there- of, presented and read. Coun- cilman Van Duelman moved that the reading just had be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the rules be suspended requir• ing an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week before its final adoption. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Murphy 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 Moffatt- Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None, Mr. Fred Parks, manager of the Parks Air Service, addressed the Council reviewing his company's plans for operation of ai'aplane service at the Municipal Airport and advised the City Council that his company proposes to run two round-trip flights daily but that it was still uncertain when operations on its feeder lines will begin as only two cities on this route now have available air fields and that the CAB presumably will permit start of operations on the Chicago- Sioux City feeder lines as soon as one more city provides adequate landing facilities. Original Notice of Suit of Minnie Magana in the sum of $7,600,00 for injuries sustained in a fall on an icy and defective sidewalkabutting the premises knotivn as 490 Alpine Street, presented and read. Council- man Murphy moved that the Origi- nal Notice of Suit be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Council- man Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: 40 Special Session, March 14th, 1947 Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Ceuncil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Mae A. Krayer in an unstated amount for injuries ;~ received in a fall on icy alley crossing an 15th Street, south of Main Street, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the '~ ~ City Solicitor for investigation and `' report, Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Thomas B, Roshelc in the amount of $269.26 for property damage to his airplane because of negligent maintenance by the City of Dubuque of the run- ways at Island Airport, Dubuque, Iowa, presented and read. Council- man Thompson moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Barney Smith iu the. amount of $1,500,00 for in• juries received in a fall on an icy crosswalk in the 1200 block on Rush Street, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the Gfty Solicitor for investiga- tion and report. Seconded by Coun- cilman Murphy, Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Leas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Mrs. Anna Smith in the amount of $5,000,00 for injuries received in a fall on an icy sidewalk on the easterly side of Kneist Street near the northeast corner of Kneist Street and Rhomberg Avenue, presented and read Councilman Moffatt moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and repm•t. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Paul Bardrick in the amount of $1,300.00 Por damages to his property, known as Lots 32 and 33 in Hillcrest, due to a sewer project adjoining his lots in Hillcrest Addition, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solicitor for investiga• tion and report. Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Major General Philip B. Fleming, U.S.A. General Chairman, The President's Confer- ence on Fire Prevention, extending invitation to the Mayor to attend the National Conference on Fire Prevention to be held in Washing- ton on May 6, 7 and 8 of this year, presented and read. Councilman Van Dueiman moved that the com- munication be referred to the City Council, Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of Robert Grant and Edgar Dykeman requesting permis- sion to lease from the City of Du- buque the property located at the corner of Hawthorne Street and Rhomberg Avenue for a removable Drive-In and Sandwich Shop, pre- sented and read. Comicilman Mur- phy moved that the petition be re- ferred to the City Manager and Superintendent of the Water De- partment far their recommendation and report. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt, Carried by the foilow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt,. Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Special Session, March 14th, 1947 41 Communication of Max A. Con- rad, Secretary-League of Iowa Municipalities, asking the City Council to contact the representa• tives of Dubuque County for their support of H.J.R. 5 and Enabling Act provding for the appointment of a state building code council to prepare a modern and uniform building code for Iowa, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the request be complied with and the City Clerk instructed to advise the Representatives of Dubuque County of the action of the City Council in approving and recommending the passage of H.J.R. Bill 5. Seconded by Council• man Van Duelman: Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of A. W. Lindeke request- ing permission to erect a six room General Timber Service, Inc. Fab- ricated Panel House to be located on Bradley Street, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the request be granted, Sec• onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Nays-None. Charles J, Wilson Company Chicago, Illinois March 1Q 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: It is requested that the attached assignment of the Wooten Street Contract and the agreement by and between Vincent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Service and Charles J, Wilson Company be approved by your honorable body. We further petition you to grant an additional extension of time until April 16, 1947 to complete the contract for the cleaning, grubbing and grading of Wooten Street from McClain Street to the west line of James Street. The requested time is necessary iu order that we may bring in prop- er scraper equipment to handle this type of grading. Your favorable consideration of the foregoing requests will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Charles J. Wilson Company By Edmund J. Mackay Councilman Murphy moved that the Assignment and Agreement be approved and the City Manager authorized to execute the Agree• went upon the filing of a properly executed Performance Bond by the Charles J. Wilson Company. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Alone, A RESOLUTION EXTENDING TIME TO CONTRACTOR Resolution No. 20.47 Whereas, on the 23rd day of Jan- uary, 1947 a contract was made and entered into by and between Vin- cent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Service and the City of Dubuque, Iowa, whereby said Vincent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Service con- tracted and agreed to do the fol- lowing work in said City, to-wit: Clear, grub and grade Wooten Street from McClain Street to the west line of James and Peabody Streeter and Whereas, The City Council on February 24, 1947 by Resolution No, 12-47 granted an extension of time until March 16, 1947; and Whereas, Vincent Kobida d/b/a Grey's Motor Service has now en- tered into an agreement with Charles J. Wilson Company for the completion of the above work con- tingent upon a further extension of time until April 16, 1947; and Whereas, it appears to this Coun- cil to be necessary to grant Charles J. Wilson Company additional time to obtain proper equipment and thus complete the above outlined work; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that said Charles J. Wilson Com- pany, the above named contractor, be, and he is hereby granted until April 16, 1947 in which to complete said work, this extension of time beingi conditvoned ~tlvat said contrac- tor shall and will adhere to said contract and that said contractor - i `? I i ',l i i I~~i 42 Special Session, March 14th, 1947 shall within seven (7) days Prom the date of passage of this resolu• tion, will accept in writing the terms ,and conditions hereof on his part. Passed, adopted and approved this 14th day of March, 1942 ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEC, R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attesl., J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car• Tied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Counci]• men Moffatt, Murphy,' Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Council Proceedings for t h e month of January, 1947, presented far approval. Councilman Murphy moved that the Council Proceedings for the month of Januaiy,1947 be approved as printed, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Chief of Police Strub recommending that a "No Turn" provision at Eighth and Main Streets be embodied in the Traffic Code and Ordinance of the City of DubuFlue, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the recommendation of Chief of Police Strub be approved and the City Solicitor instructed to pre• pare an amendment to the Traffic Code and Ordinance as recommend- ed by Chief of Police Strub, Second- ed by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Councilman Moffatt moved that City Manager Rhomberg be in- structed to confer with the officials of the Interstate Power Company in regard to a change in the routing of the East Dubuque bus and that the City Solicitor be directed to pre• pare an amendment to the Bus Route Ordinance upon receipt of the report of the City Manager. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None, March 12, 19Q7 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen, With reference to the claim of Eldon B. Digman, which was referred to me for in• vestigation and report, on February 6, 1947, while Claimant's new 1946 Plymouth was parked between Seventh and Eighth Streets on Bluff, a City grader plowing snow, threw some heavy chunks of pack- ed ice which dented and scratched the left rear fender of the car, and the doors on the left side were scratched causing Digman damage in the sum of $12.00. I recommend that the Claim be paid, and a warrant be issued to said Eldon B. Digman in the amount of $12,00, and the same be delivered to hfm upon delivery to the City of a release properly executed. Yours truly, JOHN J. KINTZINGER Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Solicitor Kintzinger be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $12,00 in favor of Eldon B, Digman, 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 Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 7, 1947 Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa Gentlemen: Referring to the at• tached petition of Charles J, Boyer and Julius J, Boyer, the Planning and Zoning Commission respectful- ly recommends denial of the peti• Special Session, March 14th, 1947 43 tion, The request is for rezoning of a single piece of property which is illegal and the petition is signed only by the interested parties. This is a modest but fast im• proving residential area, which the Commission feels is entitled to pro- tection just as is any other resi- dential district. At present, it would seem that there is no gen- eral need for the facilities of a Local Business District in this sec- tion, Yours truly, DUBUQUE PLANNING & ZON- ING COMMISSION R, V. McKay, Secretary. Councilman Thompson moved that the communication of the Planning and Zoning Commission be referred to the City Council for further consideration, Second• ed by Councilman Murphy. Car• ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 7, 1947, Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The attached peti- tion of Leo F. Bly is hereby re- turned to your honorable body with- out action. After a discussion of the matter with Mr. Bly and his Attorney, he decided to withdraw his petition. Therefore, the Planning and Zon- ing Commission recommends that Mr. Bly be allowed to withdraw his petition without prejudices. Yours truly, DUBUQUE PLANNING & ZON- ING COMMISSION R, V. McKay, Secretary Councilman Moffatt moved that the recommendation of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission be re- ceived and made a matter of rec- ord Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas--Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 7, 1947. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The Planning and Zoning Commission respectfully re- commends to your honorable body denial of the petition of Mrs. Celia Ellis et, al. Discussing her de- sires with Mrs. Ellis, the Commis- sion learned that she wished to add a room to her home to make room for herself as well as a mar- ried G, I, son. She may do this without rezoning, and since there is no apparent general need for rezoning in this area, the above action is recommended. Yours truly, DUBUQUE PLANNING & ZON- ING COMMISSION R. V. McKay, Secretary. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Gouncil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 7, 1947, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Dubuque, Towa, Gentlemen: The Planning and Zoning Commission respectfully.re- commends to your honorable body denial of the petition of Nicholas Grommersch, as it is the sentiment of the Commission that there is no public benefit to be gained, and a 15 foot wide extension of Sabula St. as suggested would be insuf- ficient to prevent a serious traffic hazard. Yours truly, DUBUQUE PLANNING & ZON• ING COMMISSION R. V. McKay, Secretary. Councilman Thompson moved that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be approved, Seconded by Coun- cilman Murphy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None, :~,; 44 Special Session, March 14th, 1947 March 7, 1947. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: Referring to the pe- tition of Earle J. Sowle requesting vacation of that part of National Street west of the west line of Keokuk St., the Planning and Zon- ing Commission respectfuly recom- mends granting of the petition. This part of National Street is a load end street with the ownership of property an dll three sides held by Nh~. Sowle, Hence, there is no apparent future need for the City to hold same. Yours truly, DUBUQUE PLANNING & ZON- ING COMMISSION R, V. McKay, Secretary. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the communication of the Planning and Zoning Commission be referred to the City Council for future consideration. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Vau Duelman. Nays-None. March 14, 1947. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: At the session of the City Council held January 15, 1947, the offer of $160.00 made by E. T. Frith fm• Lots 116, 117, 118 and 119 of Ham's Addition and the offer of $500.00 made by Joseph C. Huber for Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Cush- ing's Addition were referred to the Council to view the grounds. The Council examined the pro- perties on March 9th and decided to accept the offers. I recommend that the decisions of the Council be confirmed by the adoption of the attached resolutions. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Murphy moved that the recommendation of City Man- ager Rhomberg be approved. Se~- onded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Resolution No. 21-47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that it is deemed advisable to sell Lots 116, 117, 118 and. 119 of Ham's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to E. T. Frith far the sum of One Hundred Fifty and no/100 ($150.00) Dollars and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said grantee and to deliver the same to him upon the payment of said purchase price. Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk of said City of Dubuque be, and they are hereby authorized to execute said deed on behalf of the City of Dubuque and to affix thereto the official seal of said City. Passed, adopted and approved this 14th day of March, 1947, ALBERT WHARTON; Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELidAN, F. W. THOMPSON, CEO, R MURPHY, 1V. W. MOFFATT, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Resolution No. 22.47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that it is deemed advisable to sell Lots 4, 5 and 6 Hof Cushing's Addi- tion in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Joseph C. Huber for the sum of Five Hundred and no/100 ($500.00) Dollars and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said gran- tee and to deliver the same to him upon the payment of said purchase price. Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and Cleric of said City of Dubuque, Iowa, be, and they are hereby authorized to execute said deed on behalf of tie City of Du- buque and to affix thereto the official seal of said City. Special Session, March 14th, 1947 45 Passed, adopted and approved this 14th day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, GEC. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ,resolution, Sec• onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 14, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: At the session of the Council held March 3, 1947 the communication of Dubuque County regarding the offer of $250.00 made by Arnold J. Leytem for the West l00 feet of Lots 5 and 6 of Jaeger's Subdivi- sion was referred to the Council to view the grounds. The Council having viewed the premises on March 9th decided to reject the offer I recommend that the decision of the Council be con- firmed and the Board of Supervis- ors notified of the action, Respectfully submitt®d, A. A. Rhomberg. City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved and the Board of Supervisors to be notified of Council action. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 14, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: At the session of the Council held March 3, 1947 the offer of $100.00 made by Frank and Magda- lena Buol for Lot 1 of 1 of Mc- Craney's 1st Addition was referred to the Councll to view the grounds. The Council having visited the property on March 9th, decided to accept the offer, I recommend that the action of the Council be con- firmed by the adoption of the at• tacked resolution. Respectfully submitted, A. A. Rhomberg, City Manager. Councilman Murphy moved that the recommendation of City Mana- ger Rhomberg be approved. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 23.47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that it be deemed advisable to sell Lot 1 of 1 of McCraney's 1st Ad- dition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa except the portion owned by the C.M. St. P. & P. Railroad Company, to Frank and Magdalena Buol for the sum of One Hundred and no/100 ($100.00) Dollars and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said grantee and deliver the same to him upon the payment of said purchase price. Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk of said City of Dubuque, be, and they are hereby authorized to execute said deed on behalf of the City of Dubuque and to affix thereto the official seal of said City. Passed, adapted and approved this 14th clay of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F, W THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 24.47 Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque is faced with the ", `II c 1 i rc l '.i 1 1 ';!~ _!:? J', I ;1 I" = 1 '> ;l ,` 1 ,~ yam: 46 Special Session, March 14th, 1947 necessity of increasing personnel and increasing wages and salaries of city employees; and Whereas, the increasing of per- sonnel and of wages and salaries will require an amendment of the Budget Estimate of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948 by changing the following esti- mated expenditures: Consolidated Fund from $548; 128.00 to $569,838,00, Fire Maintenance Fund from $156,70E.00 to $167,996.00, and Whereas, the amounts of these increases will be paid from the municipality's share of the revenues from state liquor store sales in the amount of $21,710.00 to the- Con- solidated Fund and in the amount of $11,290.00 to the Fire Mainte- nance Fund, and Whereas, the increased expendi- tures contemplated will involve no increases of taxation; now there- fore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the City Ciek be and he is hereby di- rected to cause to be published in the official newspaper of this city at least once, a notice of the time and place of hearing on the pro• posal to Amend the Budget Esti- mate of Expenditures, said notice to be published at least ten days before the hearing. Be It Further Resolved that the City Council meet on the 28th day of March, 1947 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the purpose of conducting a hearing on the proposal to Amend the Budget Estimate of Expendi- tures as aforesaid, at which time any interested person or persons will be given a full opportunity to be heard upon any objections or protests thereto. Passed, adopted and approved this 14th day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W, THOMPSON, GEO. R, MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Resolution No. 25.47 Resolution and application for permanent transfer of funds. Whereas, during the current year Improvement Bonds in the amount of $40,000.00 matured and Improve- ment Bond Interest in the amount of $881.25 became due and payable; and Whereas, there is now in the hands of the City Treasurer and credited to the Water Works Gene- ral Fund the sum of $137,882.04, and Whereas, No water works bonds are outstanding and therefore the requirements of Section 397.35 of the Code of Iowa have been fully met; and Whereas, In order to provide for the payment of the obligations it is necessary to make a transfer of $15,000.00 from Water Works Gene- ral Fund to the Consolidated Fund which embraces the Improvement Fund; and Whereas, Before any transfer can be made from the Water Works General Fund to any other fund, an application must be made to the State Comptroller for authority to make the transfer and his approval secured thereon; Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that, subject to the approval of the State Comptroller, there be and there is hereby transferred from the Water Works General Fund to the Con• solidated Fund the sum of $15,000.00 and the State Comptroller is hereby petitioned to authorize and approve such transfer; and Be It Further Resolved that upon the approval of such transfer the Auditor of the City of Dubuque is directed to adjust his accounts ac- cordingly and to notify the Treas- urer of such transfer and such noti- fication shall be accompanied by a copy of this resolution and the record of its adoption, The resolution was passed, adopted and approved by unani- mous action of the City Council on Special Session, March 14th, 1947 47 the 14th day of March, 1947 and all members thereof signed their names thereto ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEO. R, MURPHY W. W. MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J, J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. March 14, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: Pursuant to your instruction I have investigated the field of avia- tion consulting service on the fur- ther development, operation and maintenance of the municipal air- port, Attached hereto is the pro- posal of Aviation Services Company of Minneapolis together with form of contract for furnishing such con- sulting service. I recommend that the City of Dubuque enter into the contract with the above company. Hereto attached are the necessary pro- ceedings. Since the C.A.A. will shortly contract for the lighting, seeding and fencing of the airport and thus provide for the completion of the current program the need for action in the matter is apparent, Respectfully submitted, A. A. Rhomberg City Manager, Councilman Thompson moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Resolution No. 26.47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun• cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the Mayor and Clerk of said city, be, and they are hereby author- ized to enter into contract with Aviation Services Company for the furnishing of aviation consulting service in the development, manage- ment and maintenance of the mu- nicpal airport in accordance with the terms of the Contract attached hereto and made a part hereof, Approved and placed on file for public inspection for a period of at least one week this 14th day of March, 1947. Councilman Murphy moved that the resolution be approved and to- gether with the Contract be placed on file for public inspection for a period of at least one week, Sec• onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Councilman Thompson moved that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare Profiles showing the proposed grades on Tressa Street and Esther Street Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, There being no further business Councilman Van Duelman moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, J, J. Shea. City Clerk. Approved ................................... 1947 Adopted ..................................... 1947 Councilmen: • ..............:..................... Attest : ............................................ City Clerk. --~~~ _~_ - 48 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 jell ~ ~ill,~d (OFFICIAL) Special Session, March 21st, 1947. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor Wharton, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, City Manager Rhom- bel'g. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Van Duelman and Thomp- SOll. Mayor Wharton read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of con- sidering for final adoption Ordi- nance No. 7=47, An Ordinance re- lating to traffic and regulating the use of public streets in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; Prescribing regu- lations relative to the parking of vehicles upon such streets; Provid- ing for purchase, rental, installa- tion, operation, maintenance, super- vision, regulation and control of the use of parking meters; Defin- ing aiid providing far the establish- ment of parking meter zones upon the public streets and far an en- forcement thereof and providing penalties for the violation thereof and acting on any other business as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Councilman Thompson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing any one. present in the Council Chamfer, who wishes to do so, to address the Council, Seconded by Councilnan Mm•phy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Kays-None. Ordinance No. 7.47 An Ordinance relating to traffic and regulating the use of public Streets in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; Prescribing regulations rela- tive to the parking of vehicles upon such streets; Providing for put•• chase, rental, installation, opera• trop, maintenance, supervision, reg- ulaton and control of the use of parking meters; Defining and pro- viding for the establishment of parking meter zones upon the pub- lic streets and for an enforcement thereof and providing penalties for the violation thereof, said ordinance having been passed upon first read- ing on March 14th, 1947, and ordered 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. 7.41 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS IN -THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA; PRESCRIBING REGULA- TIONS RELATIVE TO THE PARKING OF VEHICLES UPON SUCH STREETS; PROVIDING FOR PURCHASE, RENTAL, IN- STALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE USE OF PARKING METERS; DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARI{ING METER ZONES UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND FOR AN ENFORCEMENT THEROF AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEROF. WHEREAS, because of traffic con- ditions that have existed in certain sections of the City of Dubuque, the free movement of traffic in those sections is, and has been, impeded for a long period of time; and WHEREAS, attempts to regulate the parking in the said areas have not been as successful as is desir- able; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY DU- BUQUE, IOWA, that: SECTION 1, Definitions. Whenever the following terms are used in this Ordinance they shall have the mean- ing respectively ascribed to them in this section: STREET Every way set apart for public ~ travel, except alleyways, bridle paths, and foot paths. ROADWAY. That portion of a street between the regularly established curb lines, SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the cm~b lines and the adjacent property lines. VEHICLE. Any device by which any Person or property may be trans- ported upon a public highway, ex- cept those operated upon rails and. permanent tracks, PARKING METER, A mechanical device located upon a public street or sidewalk in a place regularly de- signed as a parking zone as herein after defined, which device shalt record a certain number of min- utes by the use oP a clock mech- anism determining the period of time for which parking privileges may be extended to the person so depositing such coin, PARKING METER ZONES. A cer- tain designated and marked off sec- tion of the public street within the marked boundaries where the vehicle may be temporarily parked Special Session, March 21st, 1947 49 and allowed to remain for such per- iod of time as the parking meter attached thereto may indicate. SECTION i?, The following portions of Streets are hereby established as parking meter zones: Main Street, from the intersection of P'ifth and Main streets, to 10th and Main Streets, Locust Street, on the easterly side thereof from the intersection of Fifth and Locust Street to 10th and Locust Streets, and on the west side thereof from the inter- section at Seventh and Locust Streets to Ninth and Locust Streets. Fifth Street, on the northerly side thereof, from the alley between Motu and Locust Streets to the al- ley between Main and Iowa Streets, Sixth Street, from Sixth and Lo- cust Streets to Sixth and Iowa Streets, Seventh Street, from Seventh and Locust Streets to Seventh and Iowa. Eighth Street, from Eighth and Locust streets to Eighth and Iowa streets. Ninth Street, from Ninth and Lo- cust streets to Ninth and Iowa streets. Tenth Street, on the southerly side thereof, from Tenth and Locust Streets to Tenth and Iowa streets. SECTION 3, The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to install parking meters in all parking meter zones hereby established, or hereinafter established, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the purpose of, and in such numbers, and at such places as may be necessary to the regulation, con- trol, and inspection of the parking of vehicles therein including the res- ervation of loading zones for com- mercial vehicles. SECTION 4. Parking meters instal- led in parking meter zones shall be installed upon the curb immediately adjacent to the individual parking spaces hereinafter described, and each parking meter shall be so con- structed and adjusted as to show, when properly operated, a signal that the space adjacent to which it is in- stalled is or is not legally in use. Each parking meter installed shall indicate by a Proper legend the legal parking time established by the City and when operated shall indicate on and by its dial and pointer the dura- tion of the period of legal parking and on the expiration of such period, shall indicate illegal or over park- ing, SECTION 5, The City Manager shall have lines or markings Painted upon the curb or upon the street ad- jacent to each parking meter desig- nating the parking space for which said meter is to be used, and each vehicle parked adjacent to any park- ing meter shall park within said lines m• markings. It shall be unlaw- ful to park any vehicle across any such line or marking or to park said vehicle in such position that the same shall not be entirely within the space designated by such lines m• marking. SECTION 6, It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, allow, per- mit, or suffer any vehicle registered in his name, or operated or control- led by him, to be upon any street within a parking meter zone in any space adjacent to which a parking rneter is installed for the time dur- ing which the meter is showing a signal indicating that such space is illegally in use, other than such time as is necessary to operate the meter to show legal parking, between the hours of 9 o'clock A.M. and 6 o'clock P.11S. of any day, except Fri- day, and on Friday the hours shall be from 9 o'clock A.M. to 9 o'clock P.M., Sundays and Holidays excepted, SECTION 6a, It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, allow or permit any vehicle registered in his name to be parked within a parking meter zone in any one space for long- er than one hour between 9:00 a.m. and fi;00 P.M, of any clay except Fri- day and on Friday the hours shall be frmn 9 o'clock A.M. to 9 o'clock P.NI. Sundays and Holidays except- ed, SECT10~1 7, Parking meters when installed and properly operated, shall be so adjusted as to show legal parking during a period of twelve minutes upon and after the de- posit oT a United States one cent coin, and sixty minutes -upon and after the deposit therein of one Unit- ed States five cent coin. SECTION S. When any vehicle shall be parked in any space adjacent to which a parking meter is located in accordance with the Provisions of this ordinance, the operator oY said vehicle shall, upon entering the said parking space, immediately deposit or cause to be deposited a one cent coin or a five cent coin, as described in Section i of this ordnance, of the IInited States, in such parlting meter, and put such meter in operation, and failure to deposit such coin or coins and put the meter ht operation shall constitute a violation of this ordi- nance, and shall subject such person to the penalty hereinafter prescribed. SECTION 9. It shall be unlawful to iteposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter any slug, device, or metallic substitute for a one cent or a five cent coin of the United States. SECTIOAT 10. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to open, or for any person to deface, injure, tamper with, or willfully break, de- stroy, or impair the usefulness of any parking meter installed Pursuant to this ordinance, or to hitch any ani- mals thereto. SECTION 11. It shall be the duty of the police, under ±he direction of the Chief oY Police to ]seep account of all violations of this ordinance. (a) He shall keep an account of and report the number of each parking' meter which indicates that the vehicle occupying the parking space adjacent to such parking me- eter is or has been parked in vio- lation of any of the provisions of this ordinance, the date and hour of such violation, the make and the stets license number oY such vehicle, and any other facts a knowledge of which is necessary to a thorough understanding oY the circumstances attending such violation. (b) He shall attach to such ve- hicl~ aSummons card stating that it has been parked in violation of this ordinance, .and instructing the owner or operator to report to the $0 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 Desk Sergeant at the Pollee Station not later than 8:00 o'clock A. M., the following morning in regard to such violation. SECTION 12. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a Pine not exceeding X100.00 and upon s"ailure to pay said fine shall be imprisoned for a period not exceeding thirty days. SECTION 13. The amount of the coins required to be deposited in parking maters as provided herein is hereby levied and assessed as a fee to provide for the proper regulation, control, and inspection of traffic upon the public streets; said coins as col- lected are to be paid into the Con- solidated Fund of the City of llu- buque. SECTION 14. It shag be the duty of the City Manager to designate some person or persons to make reg- ular collections of the money deposit- ed in said parking meters, anfl deliver the money to the City Treasurer, and it shall also be the duty of the City Treasurer, to count the money and place it in a special fund to be known as the "Parking Meter Fund," which fund shall be used far the purposes specified in Section 13. Such person or persons making surh collections shall be bonded in the sum of $1000.06 to insure the faithful performance of his or their duties. The premium on the bond shall be paid by the City. SECTION 15. If any section, part of section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the re- maining provisions hereof shall never- theless remain in full force anfl effect. SECTION 10. All ordinances or parts of ordinances or resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 17. This ordinance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final passage, adoption and publication as by law provided. Passed upon first reading this 14th day of March, 1947. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 21st day of March, 1947. ALBERT 1VHARTON Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. 4V. THOMPSON GEO. R. MURPHY W. W. bIOFFATT. Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Puhlished officially in The Telo- graph-Herald newspaper this 25th day of March, 1947. J. J. SHEA, 3-25-1t. City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the ordinance, Seconded by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lllayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Notice of Claim of John P, Buechele, for his wife Clementine Buechele, in an unstated amount for injuries sustained in a fall on an icy sidewalk in front of resi- dence No. 2407 Windsor Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solici- tor for investigation and report, Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Dubuque Boys' Club asking that the Mayor sign the attached proclamation designat- ing the week of April 14th through April 20th as Boys' Club Week, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the request be granted and the Mayor authorized to sign the proclamation; Seconded by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Couucil• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of Joseph and Paul J. Dillon requesting a refund in the amount of $25.00 on their Cigarette Permit No. 164 as they have dis- continued business on March 17, 1947, presented and read, Council- man Van Duelman moved that the t•equest be granted and the City Auditor instructed to draw a war- rant in the amount of $25.00 in favor of Joseph and Paul J, Dillon to cover the amount of t•efund granted on the unexpired pm•tion of their Cigarette Permit No, 164. Seconded by Councilman Mut•phy, Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of W. N. Ziepprecht et al requesting the installation of a sanitary sewer to run parallel to Bradley Stt•eet from Randall Piace to the last house on Bradley Street beyond Whelan Street, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that tho petition be referred to the City Manager with instruc- tions to have necessary preliminary plans pt•epared for Council consid- eration, Seconded by Councilman Special Session, March 21st, 1947 5l Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of Joseph. Gorman et al advising that they do not object to the rezoning of the one hundred and two hundred blocks on South- ern Avenue for the purpose of building.a bake shop, presented. and read Councilman Thompson moved that the petition, together with the previous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on this same subject, be referred to the Planning and Zoning Com- mission for their further considera- tion and report. Seconded by Coun- cilman 14Iurphy, Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Resolution No. 25.47 Resolution and application for permanent transfer of funds, Whereas, during the current fiscal year Improvement Bonds in the amount of $40,000.00 matured and hnprovement Bond Interest in the amount of $881.25 became due. and payable; and Whereas, there is now in the hands of the City Treasurer and credited to the Water Works Gene- ral Fund the sum of $137,882,04; and Whereas, No water works bonds are outstanding and therefore the requirements of Section 397.38 of the Code of Iowa have been fully met; and Whereas, In order to provide for the payment of the obligations it is necessary to make transfer of $15,000.00 from Water Works Gene- ral Fund to the Consolidated Fund which .embraces the Improvement Fund: and Whereas, Before any transfer can be made from the Water Works General Fund to any other fund, an application must be made to the State Comptroller for authority to make the transfet• and his approval secured thereon; Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the Cfty of Dubuque that, subject to the approval of the State Comptroller, there be and there is hereby transferred from the Water Works General Fund to the Con- solidated Fund the sum of $15,000.00 and the State Comptroller is hereby petitioned to authorize and approve such transfer; and Be It Further Resolved that upon the approval of such transfer the Auditor of the City of Dubuque is directed to adjust his accounts ac- cordingly and to notify the Treas- urer of such transfer and such notification shall be accompanied by a copy of this resolution and the record of its adoption. The resolution was passed, adopted and approved by unani- mous action of the City Couucil on the 14th day of March, 1947 and all members thereof signed their names thereto, ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEC. R. MURPHY W. W. MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J, J, SHEA, City Clerk. The foregoing resolution and ap- plication having been filed with the State Comptroller; the transfer re- quested is approved this 18th day of March, 1947. C, Fred Porter, State Comptroller. Councilman Murphy moved that the Approval of State Comptroller C. Fred Porter, of Resolution No, 25.47 be received and made a. mat- ter of record. Seconded by Council- man Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 17, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I herewith submit repat•ts of the City Auditor, City Treasurer, City Health Department and City Water Department, also list of claims and list of payrolls for which warrants were issued for the month of Feb• ruary, 1947, Respectfully submitted, A. A. Rhomberg, City Managet•. 52 Special Session, March 21st, .1947 Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 21, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have ap- proved the following policies and desire to have your approval on same far filing: Taxi•Cab City Cab Company, Policy No. 14 P 101908. 3rd and Main Streets, American Casualty Co, Excavation Seubert & Fesler, Policy No. 332976, 1603 Central Avenue, Em- ployers Mutual Casualty Co. Respectfully submitted, A. A. Rhomberg, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the Bonds be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: . Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, March 21, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen: At the meeting of February 24, 1947 the offer of $200.00 made by Acton Zwack, Inc. far Lot 34 in Taylor and Cooley's Sub. was re- ferred to the council to view the grounds. The council having examined the property decided to accept the offer I recommend that the action of the council be confirmed by the adoption of the attached reso- lution. Respectfully submitted, A. A, Rhomberg, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved. Seconded by Councilman Thomp- son. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 27.47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that it is deemed advisible to sell Lot 34 of Taylor and Cooley's Sub- division in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Anton Zwack, Inc, for the sum of Two Hundred and no/100 (200.00) Dollars and to execute a quit claim deed of said premises to said grantee and deliver the same to him upon the payment of said purchase price. Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and Clerk of said City of Dubuque be, and they are hereby authorized to execute said deed on behalf of the City of Dubuque and to affix thereto the official seal of said City. Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of March, 1947, ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W, THOMPSON GEO, R. MURPHY W. W. MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 21, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the meeting of March 14, 1947 the petition of Robert Grant and Edgar Dykeman requesting a lease on City-owned Lot 319 in Ham's Addition was referred to the City Manager and Water Superintendant for report and recommendation. We have considered the matter and find that this lot, which was purchased by the Water Depart- ment, is needed for the stm•age of cast iron water pipe now ennoute Special Session, March 21st, 1947 S3 to Dubuque, Therefore, we reco- mmend that the petition be denied. Respectfully submitted, A, A, Rhomberg, City Manager. J. J. Hail Water Superintendant, Councilman Thompson moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg and Water Superintendent Hail be approved. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None. March 21, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the meeting of February 24, 1947, a proposed transmission line easement grant by the City to the Interstate Power Company was re- ferred to the City Manager and Solicitor for report and recommen- dation. We have looked into the matter, examined the attached location map and find that the location shown would not interfere with the proper use of public property. How- ever, the easement as drawn is in general terms as to location over the various public properties. Therefore, we recommend that an easement in which the center line location of the proposed tr~ansmis- sion line is described by metes and bounds as sloven on the attached plat be granted to the Interstate Power Company and further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such easement. Respectfully submitted, A. A Rhomberg, City Manager. John J, Kintzinger, City Solicitor. Councilman Murphy moved that the recommendation of City Mana- ger Rhomberg and City Solicitor Kintzinger be approved. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 21, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen; Pursuant to your instructions I have conferred with Mr, C. E. Dove of the Interstate Power Company regarding the ire-routing of the East Dubuque bus. Agreement was reached that the East Dubuque bus route be changed to the following: "Commencing on Eighth Avenue at Main Street; thence east on Eighth Avenue to Central; thence south on Central Avenue to Fourth Street; thence west on Fourth Street to Iowa Street; thence south on Iowa Street to Second Street; thence west on Second Street to Locust Street; thence south on Locust Street to the East Dubuque Bridge; returning from East Du- buque Bridge on Locust Street north to Eighth Avenue; Hence east on Eighth Avenue to Main Street, the place of beginning." It was further agreed that bus stops in the congested area of Lo- cust Street be designated as fol- lows: On the south east cm~ner of Locust and West Fourth Streets; on the south east corner of Locust and West Sixth Streets, and on the south east corner of Locust Street and Eighth Avenue, I recommend that the above changes be adopted by the passage of an m•dinance, Respectfully submitted, A. A: Rhomberg City Manager. Councilman Mm•phy moved that the recommendation of City Mana- ger Rhomberg be approved. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Ordinance No, 8.47 An Ordinance amending ordi- nance No. 12-38, ordinance No, 10- 43, and ordinance No, 8.44, "Auth- orizing Interstate Power Company, its successora and assigns to sub- stitute motor bus transportation for street raihvay transportation; des ignating motor bus routes, etc." by changing certain defined bus routes, providing for certain bus stops, and by repealing ordinances ___ _, 54 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 in conflict herewith, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reading jest had be considered the first reading of the ordinance, Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt, Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the rules lie suspended requir- ing an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Mul•phy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk far public inspection for at least one week before its final adoption, Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Mul•phy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Ordinance No, 9.47 An ordinance amending ordi- nance No. 10.37, being an ordinance designated as "traffic code of the City of Dubuque" being in relation to turning of vehicles at intersec- tions, presented and read, Council- man Vau Duelman moved that the reading just had be considered the first rearing of the ordinance Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Councilman Van Duelman mowed that the rules be suspended 1'equir- ing an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carl°ied by.th~e following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public in- spection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council• men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. March 20, 1947 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen; Herewith submitted is a detailed distribution of proposed expendi• tures of the City of Dubuque for the fiscal yeal• beginning April 1, 1947, and ending March 31, 1948. I recommend this distribution to the Council for adoption as the basis for making appropriations for the ensuing fiscal yeal•. Respectfully submitted, A, A. Rhomberg City Manager. Councilman Mul•phy moved that the recommendation of City Mana• ger Rhomberg be approved. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Cal•ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Whal•ton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None, Special Session, March 21st, 1947 DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENDITURES ...for.,, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA For the Fiscal Year 1947 -1948 SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR 1941.45 FISCAL OPERATION A-From Taxes Levy in Fund Mille Tax Cbnaolidated ..............................................................................9.840 $351,900 Fire Maintenance .................................................o....i..,,....4.WD 143,049 Fire Equipment ......................................................................0.375 13,411 Library ........................................................................................1.12b 40,233 Park ........................................................................................,....0.625 22,351 Playground and Swimming Pool ................................... 0.50D 17,881 Police Penman ........................................................................0.514 18,382 Fire Pension ...........................................................................0.690 24,676 Police Retirement ................................................................0,250 8,941 Fire Retirement ....................................................................0.361 12,910 General Bonds ...............................:........................................1.743 62,334 Dock ..............................................................................................0.500 17;981 Airport ......................................................................................:.1.600 53643 Parking Lot ........................................................................,..0.50D 17,881 Emergency ................................................................................0.671 23,996 - 23.194 $829,469 Moneye and Credits Tax (Consolidated Fund) .......................... .. 16,896 Road Tax on Agricultural Londe (Consolidated Fund) .,.. .. 109 Library Tax mi Agricultural Londe (Library Fund) .,...... .. 98 GRAND TOTAL FROM TAKES LEVIED AUGUST 1948.......,$848,572 The above estimate is baeed on a revised taxable value of $36,782,229 which ie the asseseed value for 1947.48 operation ae obtained from the Qounty Auditor, The millage for 1946-47 operation was 22.285 mills on a taxable valuation o4 $35,741,396 which with moneys and credits tas of $14,791 plus taxes on agricultural lands o4 $206 totalled $810,779. B-From Miscellaneous Sources General Miacl. Revenues Bnsineas Licensee ...............................................................................$ 4,000.00 Dog Licenses .......................................................................:.................. 500.00 Building Permite ..., ............................................................:.............. 3,OOD.00 Plumbing Permits ................................................................................ 2,500.00 Electrical Permite ................................................................................ 2,600.00 Police Court Fines and Costs .......................................................... 20,000.00 Beer Permits ........................................................................................26,000,Of1 Cigarette Permits .................................................................................... 23,000.00 Street and Garage Receipts ........................................................ 800.00 Dieting Prieoners ..............................................................,,,.....,.,,,.,,...., 250,00 Miscellaneous Renta .............................................................................. 700.00 Miscellaneous Sales .............................................................................. 705.00 Scale Receipte .......................................................................................... 350.00 Ambulance R'eceipte .............................................................................. 3,000.00 Health Dept. Receipts ...................................................................... 500.00 Milk Inspection Fees .......................................................................... 4,600.00 Bicycle Registration ............................................................................ 600,00 Sale of Real Property ........................................................................ 1,000.00 State Highway Maintenance ............................................................ 2,295.00 Total ....................................................................................................$95,000.00 AIRPORT FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance ..............................................$80,000.00 Airport Returns ...................................................................................... 2,000.00 Total ....................................................................................................$62,OOD.00 CONSOLIDATED FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance ................................................$60,000.00 FIRE MAINTENANCE FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance ................................................$13,000.00 Outside Fire Protection Contracts ............................................ 650.00 Total ....................................................................................................$13,850.00 FIRE EQUIPMENT FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance ................................................$60,000,00 LIBRARY FUND Estimated Unencumbered Balance ..................................................$1,250.00 Book Rentals and Fines ........................................................................ 2,900.00 Total ........................................................................................................$3, 250.00 55 ~ S6 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 Special Session," March 21st, 1947 57 PARKING LOT FUND Item 105-City Treasurer's Offfoe ................ 2,000.00 ..... $ d Revenue ti t E A. Salary City Treasurer ,...,,.... ,.,..,.... ,,....*$ 2,376.00 "$ 2,502.00 .; ., .....................................,.......,.,.,,,,.,...,, e ma s D. Printing and Advertising ............................ 25.00 25.00 PARK FUND F. Maintenance ...................................................... 25,OD 25.00 %% Estimated Unencumbered Balance ...................................................$3,000.00 G, Material and Supplies .......,..,.,,...,,,,....,...... 150.00 150.00 Conce>s ions .........................................................:...................................... 300A0 I. Surety Bond ...............,.....,...,........,.................,.. 50.00 100.00 Miscellaneous Collections .................................................................... 400.00 - - ' Total ......................................................................$ 2,626,00 $ 2,802.00 Total ........................................................................................................$3,700,00 (Note: 25% of salaries of City ilianager, City A uditor and PLAYGROUND AND SWIMMING POOL FUND Trea surer are paid by `Pater Dept.) Estimated Unencumbered Balance .............................................$2,000.00 1946.47 1947-46 Swimming Pool Receipts ....................................................................3,500.00 250 00 Appropriation s Appmpriatione - . Skating Receipte ...........................................................'...,..,.,., Dliscellaneuus Receipts .................................................••.•..••... 75.00 Item 106-City Solicitor's Office - ~ A. Salary City Solicitor (Part Time) ,....,....$ 9,972.00 $ 6,2$0.00 Total .,........}...•o...,.._..,.....;, ........................................$5,82b.b0 B. Travel 40.D0 40.OD C, Ofice ............. I,.................................. 40100 40.00 POLICE PENSION FUND G. Material and Supphes ............................. 85.00. 85.00 i% Salary Deduction from Members $450.00 FIRE PENSION FUND Total ....................................................$ 5,137,00 $ 5,385.p0 ", 1% Salary Deduction from Members ...........................................$650,00 Item 106-City Assessor's Office DOCK FUND A. Salary City Assessor ......................................$ 1,716.00 $ 1,800.00 Estimated Unencumbered Balance ..................................................$ 3,000.OD A. Salaries Deputise (3) ..,,............,.....,........, 2,772.00 2,916.00 .........................................................:...... 1,800.00 Oil Terminal-Lease .... G. Material and Supplies ............................. 25,00 25.00 .. Virginia-Carolina Lease .......................................................:........... 2,100.00 J. Board of Il'eview ...,...........................,,. 1,200.00 600,OD ^ Wharfage Fees .......................................................................................... 2,000,00 0 Total ............................................,.........................$ - 5 713.D0 $ 6 341,00 , Dock House Lease .............................................................................. 1,232.0 , , Item 109-Civil Engineer's Office .....................................10,132.00 Total . ............................................................ $ A. Salary Fngineer $ 3,630.00 $ 3,900.00 DOCK BOND FUND A. Salary Assistant .................................................. 2,772.00 3,156.00 _ Estimated Unencumbered Balance ....................................................$5,200.00 A. C. Salaries Rodmen ,.,.,,.,.,.........,...,.,.......,...,.... Office ........................................._.,...,,........,...,,,..,.. 3,960.OD 100.00 8,400.00 1W.00 STREET CONSTRUCTION FUND E, Equipment ..............a....,......,...........;.,,.,,,,,,..,,,. 20D.00 200.00 - Estimated Unencumbered Balance .........................................:....$ 66,000,00 F. Maintenance ....,..,.,...,,.............,.,,.....,.................. 500.00 500A0 f Receipts from State Gas Tax .......................................................... 44,000.00 G. Material and Supplies ......,,,....,....,................, 500,00 500.00 `. Total ...................................................................................................$11Q000.00 Total ...,.,..,.,.,.,,...,..,.,........,,...,.........,,.....,...,..,,..,...$ 11,662.00 $ 16,766.00 STATE LIQUOR FUND Ilem 113-City Elections l i Cl k Et A S $ 500 00 $ 500 00 Estimated Cit Share .............................................$ 33,000.00 y ....................... . G. a ar es er s, c, .,,,.,,......,............,,..,,.... Material and Supplies .. ..... .... . . . ... . ... . 400 00 . 4W.00 Total Estimated Miac, Revenues and Unencumbered 00 464 857 J. . . . . .. . ..... . .. Rente .................,....................,,........,.,....,..........,, . 50.00 6400 , . Balaneea ....................................................................................... Total Estimated Receipts from Taxes ...................................... 846,572,00 Total ....................................................................$ - 95p.00 $ 950'.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED CITY REVENUES ....................$1,311,429,00 Item 114-Glty Buildings A. Salaries Janitors ..............................................$ 2,SOOAO $ 4,500.00 WATER WORKS DIVISION E. Equipment ..............:........................................... 1,000,00 1,000.OD (Self Supporting) 000 00 $250 l F, biaintenanceand Repairs ............................ 2,552.00 2,500.OD , , ance ............................................. Estimated Unencumbered Ba G. Material and Supplies ........,....,.....,.......,........ 1,300A0 1,000.00 Estimated 1Vater Revenue .............................................................. 179,165.00 H. g ............................................ Heat and Li ht 1,800.00 1,800.00 Total ..................................................................................................$429,165.00 Total ......................................................................$ x,452.00 $ los6D.Do ESTIbLI'pED GRAND TOTAL CITY AND 1VATER~ tiVORES Item 11S-Police Court DIVISION REVENUES ............................................................$1,740,594.00 A. Salary Po]ice Judge ........,,,.........,,............,,..,.$ 1,947.00 $ 2,052.00 G, T,tatet7al and Supplies .....................:............ 15.00 15.00 DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF PROPOSED Total $ """""'""~"'"'""~"""""""""""~"""'"""'""~ 1,962.00 $ 2,067,00 EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 194145 Item 119-Civil Service Commission GROUP 1-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION G. J. Material and Supplies ...........:......................$ Miacellaneous ................ ................................a 100.00 100.00 $ SOO.OD 100.00 (Consolidated Fund) . _ Item 101-City Council Total ......................................................................$ 200.00 $ 200,00 1946-47 194748 Appropriations Appropriations SUB TOTRAATIONROUP I-GENERAL ADMINIS- ................................,.,...................,,..,.$ 57,255.00 $ 65,004.00 ............................... 1,600.00 $ 1,500.OD Salaries ................................. $ A , B. Travel ..................................................................... 176.00 175.00 00 00 25 25 GROUP II-PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY . . J, Miscellaneous .................................................... Item 118-Police Department (Consolidated Fun d) Total ................,.,.,...,,.,.,....,.......,.....,..,,,............$ 1,700.OD $ 1,700.00 1946.47 1947-48 Item 102-City Manager's Office * A Appropriation S r Chi f P l f li $ s Appropriations 720 544 00 $ 3 00 3 $ 6,714.OD A. Salary City Manager .................................."$ 6,393.00 . y a a e o o ce ..,.................,...,....,.. . , . , Salary Secretary ............................................ 2,697.00 2,83~.OD A A. Salary Senior Captain ,...,................,,.......,..,.. 2,877,00 3,024.0( -` . Salary Stenographer .................................... 1,914.00 2,004.OD A A. Salaries Captains (2) ...,..................,......... 5,304.00 5,568.00 . Travel ................................................................ 100.00 250.00 B' A. Salaries Desk Sergeants (3) .,....,,,.,......... 7,848,OD 8,244,00 . Office ............................................................... 125.00 125.00 C A, Salaries Detectives (4) ..,,.,...,..,....,......,....... 10,320.00 10,848.00 . Printing ......................................~..........,,,..,., 15.00 76.00 D A. Salaries Motorcyclists (2) ...........:....,...,....,.. 5,016.OD 6,280.00 , Maintenance .................................................. 200.00 200.00 F A. Salaries Patrolmen (after 3 yrs.) (22).... 53,592.00 56,232.00 , Material and Supplies ................................ 325.00 325.00 G A. Salaries Patrolmen (before 3 yrs.) (2).... 4,596.00 4,824.00 . A. Solarise Patrolmen (during 1st yr.) (3) 2,079,00 6,652,00 ....................,.....,.. $ 11,769.00 $12,525.00 Total A. Salaries Matrons (2) ...........,....,,.....,......,,.... 4,158.00 4,368,00 .................................... A. Salaries Special Officers .......................... 100.1b 100.00 Item 10}-City Clerk's Office B, Travel ....:..................~...,...,.,.......,.,......,,........,...... 60.00 60,00 A. Salary City Clerk ..................:.........................$ 3,289.00 $ 3,956:00 C. Office ...............~.....~....~~............~...~~................., 275.00 276,00 A. Salary Extra Help ............. 150.D0 160.OD D. Printin .............................................................. 150.00 150.W G. Material and Supplies .................................... 76.00 75.00 E. Equipment ......,,,...,..,..,...,..,...,....,......,...,..,....,.... 2,000.00 3,500.00 - F. Alaintenance ........................................................ 2,800.00 2,800.OD - Total ....................................................................$ 3,614.00 $ 3,681:00 G. ]Haterial and Supplies ..,.....................,.,.,....... 2,000.00 2,000.00 Item 104-City Auditor's Office * Jd. J-2 Feeding Prisoners .........................:.................. Miscellaneous (Injuries) ,,...,...,....,....,......,. 1,500.00 300.OD 1,600.W 300.00 $ 2,547.00 A. Salary City Auditor ....................................."$ 2,420.00 , F. Maintenance ..............a....,,........,,..,.,,..,...,........~ 5D.00 b0.00 baterial and Suppliee .................................. 100.00 200.00 G Total .........,.~~.....,.......................~.....,••~•••••~••••,•••~••$1 08,509.00 $119,395,OD , - (Consolidated Tax-$95,339.00; Emergency Fund Transfer- . Total ...............r....,,,,...,,......,,,.,,....,..,.,,,.,...,....,.$ 2',670.00 $ 2797.00 $23,996.00) ~__ S8 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 Item 119A-Fire Department Maintenance Fund A. Salary Fire Chief ..........................................$ 3,644.00 $ 3,720.00 A. Salaries Senior Captains (2) ................... 6,698,00 6,098.00 A, Salaries Captains (5) .................................. 13,260.00 13,920,00 A. Salaries Lieutenants (7) .......................... 17,556.00 18,480,00 A. Salaries Engineers (4) .............................. 10,032.00 10,660.00 A. Salaries Firemen (after 8 yre,) (30) .,.... 73,080.00 76,880.00 A. Salaries Firemen (during 3 yrs.) (7) ..., 16,080.00 16,884.00 A. Salaries Firemen (during 1st yr.) (3) .... 2,079.00 G,652.00 B. Travel ................................„..,..,..,...,.....„..........,.., 50.00 50.00 C. Office ........,,..„ ...................................................... 650.00 650.00 D. Printing ..............„........,...,....,..,......,............„..,. 35.00 35.00 Fd. Maintenance ...............................„......,,...~...,.., 3,750,W 3,750.00 F•2. Repairs to Buildings ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,„.........,,, 3,000.00 3,000.00 G. 3iaterial and Supplies .................................. 2,700.00 2,700.00 H. Heat and Light ............................................ 3,000.00 3,000.00 I. Tnsurance ...+.....,;i...d..,..,..~ .........................„.... 40010q .400.00 J-1. Miscellaneous (Injuries) :............................. 900.00 soD.Do J•2. Interest on NatTants ...................................... 60.00 60.00 J-3. Reserve far Emergency .............................. 371.00 800.00 Total ................................................„.,.,.,...,.,.....,..$156,151.00 $107,989.00 (Piro Maintenance Tax-$143,049.00; Balance and ttiec. Rev- enue $13,060,00; State Liquor Fund-$11,290.00) 1946-47 1947-48 Item 1198-Fire Equipment Fund E. Equipment ..........................................................$ 67,474,00 $ 73,411.00 (Fire Equipment Tax-$13,411,00; Unenc umbered B'alance- $so,ooo.DO) Item 120-Fire and Police At6[m (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary City Electrician ........................„.,..$ 2,942.00 $ 2,568.00 A, Salary Extra Help ........................................ 100.00 2,100.00 C. Office „ ......................................„.............,......,,.... 100.00 100,00 E. Equipment ....................„.,.,....,...,..,........,.,.,,...,.. 150.00 150.00 F. Maintenance ...................................................... 150.00 160.00 G. Material and 6upplies ...............................::. 200.00 200,00 H, Heat, Light and Power ....,.„ .......................... 100,00 100,00 Total ....................„-.,..,,,.,.,,...,..,.....,,.....,.,............$ 3,32.00 $ 5,368100 Item 121-Building Commissioner's Office (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary Building Commissioner ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$ 3,630.00 $ 3,630,00 C, Office ..........................................:......................... 25.00 25,00 F, 3faintenance ...................................................... 150.00 150.00 G. Material and Supplies ................................ 100.00 100.00 Tetal ..........................................„,,.,...,....,,...,...,....$ 3,905.00 $ 3,905,00 Item 122-Plumbing Inspector's Office (Consol idAied Fund) A. Salary Plumbing Inspector .,..,.......„...,......$ 2,880.00 $ 3,024.00 G. Office .................................„.........,. „,..„...,..,,.... 25,00 26.00 D. Printing ................................................................ 15.00 15.00 G. Material and Supplies .................................... 50.00 60,00 J. Plumbing B'oard .............................................. 180.00 160.00 Total .................................................:....................$ 3,150.00 $ 3,294.00 Item 123-Electrical Inspector's Office (Consolidated Fund) A, Salary Electrical Inspector ........................$ 2,880.00 $ 3,024.00 C. Office ........,~ .............„......,._.....,...........„.....,....., 25,'00 25100 D. Printing ................................................................ 15,00 15.00 F. Maintenance .................................................... x76.00 175.00 G. Ittaterial and Supplies ................................ 100.00 100.00 Total ......................„,............,.......,,..................,...,$ 3,195.00 $ 3,339,00 Item 124-Dag Pound (Consolidated Fund) J, Enforcement Dog Ordinance ...,....,...„.,.,,,$ 150,00 $ 150.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP II; PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY ................................$395,776.00 $376,791.00 GROUP III-HEALTH AND SANITATION liem ]25-Health Department (Consolidated Fund) 1946.47 1947.48 Appropriations Appropriations A, Salary Director (Part Time) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$ 2,310.00 $ 2,424,00 A. Salary Sanitary Inspector .......................... 2,019.00 $112.00 A, Salary Clerk and Registrar .....,...„...,.. 1,800,00 1,950,00 A. Salary Restaurant Inspector .................... 1,572.00 1,650.00 A. Salaries Nurses (4) .................................... 6,900,00 9,480.00 A. Extra Help ...................................................... 1,320.00 1,534.00 B. Travel ,.„ .............................................................. 5'0.00 60.00 C. OHiee ...................~...,.,..........,......,,..................... 150.,00 15q.00 D. Printing .................„.....„..,....,,..........„,,.,,.,........ 60.00 50.00 E. Equipment ............................................................ 50.00 50.00 F, Maintenance ........................................„.....,...,., fi00,00 000.00 G. Material and Supplies .................................. 300,00 300.00 Jd, Laboratory Expense ..................................„.. 400.00 400,00 Totel ......................................................................$ 17,687.00 $ 20,812.00 Item 126-Control of Contagious Diseases J, Control of Contagious Diseases ..............$ 1,200,00 $ 1,200,00 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 Item 127-Sewer Maintenance A. 1Vages .....................w...,.„.,..................................$ 14,400.00 $ 15,500.00 E. Equipment .,...,..,...„ ............................................ 700.00 700.00 F. D[aintenance ..................................................„.. 1,200.00 1,200.00 G, Btaterial and Supplies ................................ 600.00 fi00.00 H. Prover for Sewer Pumps ............................ 800.00 1,500.00 Total ....................................................................$~ 17,700.00 $ 19,500.00 Item 12B---Garbage Disposal J. Contract far Garbage Collection and Diapoeal .....................................................„.,.....$ 16,800.00 $ 18,000.00 Item 129-Milk Inspection A. Salary iilflk Inspector ....................„,.,,.,......$ 2,772.00 $ 2,928,00 A. Salary Assistant ............................................ 2,400.00 2,620.00 E. Equipment ............................................................ 160.W 160.00 '. G. Material and Supplies ..,.....„........„ ................ 100.00 100.00 Total ....................................................................$ 5,432.00 $ 5,708.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP IH-HEALTH AND SANITATION .....................................................$ 58,719,00 $ 65,220.00 GROUP IV-HIGHWAYS AND STREETS Ifem 131-Highways Administration (Consolidated Fund) 1946-47 1947-48 Appropriations Appropriations A. Sala'r Timekee er 9 P .........................................$ 2,880,00 $ 3,024,00 A. 5faintenance ......................................„,.,...„...,.. 100.00 100.00 G. Materials and Supplies ..............................„,. 160.00 150.00 Total ......................................................................$ 3,130.00 $ 3,274.00 Item 132-Street Repairing and Grading (Consolidated Fund) A. Wages Laborers ..............................................$ 26,000.00 $ 27,500.00 E. Equipment ..........................~...............,....,.,....... 6,000.00 6,OOO.W F. Maintenanee ...................................................... 5,000.00 6,000,00 G. Material and Supplies .................................... 10,000.00 10,00090 J. Grading .........................................a.............,..,... 10,000.00 5,000.00 Total ........................................................................$ 57,000.00 $ 53,500.00 Item 13S-Street Construction Fund J. Street Construction ....................................$ 66,000.00 $llQ000.OD Item 133-City Garage (Consclidated Fund) A. Salaries 5fechanica ..........................................$ 9,750.00 $ 10,000.00 C. Office ...................................................................... 75.00 7590 E. Equipment .......................................................... 600.00 500.00 F. Blaintenance .........................................„,,..,.,..,. 400.00 400.00 G, bfaterial and Supplies ....,..,„ .......................:.. 325.00 325,00 H. Heat, Light and Power .............................. 2,000.00 2,000,00 I. Inaurance ....................................................„........ 50.00 50.00 Total ......................................................................$13,100.00 $13,360.00 Item 134-Ash and Can Collections (Consolidated Fund ) A. Nagel Drivers and Laborers ..,...,„,.....,,,,.$ 14,000.00 $ 16,000,00 F. Maintenance ....................................,..,........... 1,400.00 1,400100 G. Material and Supplies ..„ ............................... 500,00 600.00 Total ........„ ............................................................$ 15,900.00 $17,900.00 Item 138-Street and Traffic Signal Lighting (Consolidated Fund) H, Street Lighting and 14~affic Signals ...,..$ 40,600.00 $ 40.,500.00 Item 140-Street Cleaning (Consolidated Fund) A, Wages Dtivere and Laborers ....................$ 13,750.00 $ 14,000.00 E. Equiprnb`nt .,,„..,,1 ............................................. 500.00 500.00 F. Maintenance .................................................... 3,500.00 3,500.00 G, Material and Supplies .............:...................... 800.00 800.00 Total ....................................................................$ 18,550.00 $ 18,SOO.W Item 141-Snow Removal (Consolidated Fund) A. Labor ......................................................................$ 6,000.00 $ 7,000:00 E. Equipment .......................................................... SW.00 800.00 F. Maintenance ........................................................ 1,000.00 1,600.00 G, ilfaterial and Supplies .................................. 550.00 55000 Total ..........................„,,....,.........................,„,...,..$ 8,950.00 $ 9,950.00 SUB TOTALS GROUP IV-HI(1H{YAYS AND STREETS „ .........................:................................$223,130.00 $267,274.00 GROUP V-LIBRARY Item 143A-Library Fund and Misc. Library Revenue 1946-47 1947-48 Appropriations Appropriations A. Salery Librarian ...................).....,...........1...$ 3,000.00 $ 3,168.00 A. Salm~y Reference Librarian ,.,„ ................... 2,340.00 2,460.00 A. Salary Cataloguer .......................................... 2,142.00 2,8.00 A. Salary Juvenile Librarian .......................... 2,010.00 2,124.00 A. Salery Circulatien Head ...........................,. 1,137.00 1,968.00 A. Salary School Librarian ........................... 1,66G,00 1,969.00 A. Salary Asst, of Circulation Head ..,...,,,,., 1,666.00 1,968.00 A. Salaries General Assistants (3) .,.,.,...... 4,860.00 5,100.00 59 -~ -. ___ _ 60 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 r ! A. Salary Caretaker .............................................. 2,130,00 2,232,00 '+.~ A. Salary Extra Help .......................................... 3,649.00 1,76L00 _:;.~ B. Travel Expense ..........................,.,..,........,,... 100,00 100.00 C. Office Expense ................................................ 150.00 150.00 D. Printinr ................................................................ 50,00 50.00 ~ E. Books & Periodicals ........................................ 6,780.00 6,780.00 r. ::, F, Binding .................................~....,........,..,......,,.. 1,000.00 1,900.00 . ~_;'~ F-1, Building Repairs .......................................... 5,000.00 5,000.00 1 G. Material and Snppliea .................................. 1,700,00 1,700.00 ,;;'' H. Heat, Light and Nater ................................ 2,600,00 2,500.00 ii, I. L~surance ............................................................ 408.00 408,00 '<~i Total ........................................................................$ 43,588,00 $ 43,581,00 (Library Tax -$40,233'.00; Library Tax Agriculutral Land- - _. $96,00; biisc, Library Revenue-$2,000.00; Balance-$1, 250,00) GROUP VI-PARK FUND Ilem 144A-Park Administration '. A. Snla}y Superintendent ................................$ 2,580.00 $ 2,97G,00 ` . ' B. Travel .................................................................... SD.oo eD.oo ~, .: , C. Office ...........................................•..,...,.....,,.,..,...., 100.00 100.00 - ::-;) D. Printing and Advertising .............................. 60.00 60,00 J. biiscellaneous ...................................................... 15.00 15.00 r;`;'' Total ......................................................................$ 2,805AD $ 3,201,00 Item 1446-Park Areas, Buildings, Etc. i A. Napes of Laborers ........................ ....•......$ 16,300.00 $16,000,00 C, .Forestry ................................................................ 400.00 400.00 =i E. F.quipment .......................................................... 600.00 G00.00 - :.:=1 F, Maintenence ........................................................ 1,400.00 1,400.00 '' ~ G. biateria] and Supplies ...,...,... 1,800,00 ......................... 1,800.00 °..1 ,:.., , H. Heat, Light, Nater and Telephone .....,.. 1,800.00 1,800.00 `1 I. Insurance ............................•,,.....,,.,...,,,..,,..,....... 700.00 700,00 II ~ J-1. 100.00 Renovations and Replacements ... ... 100.00 I J-2. ::: Interest, Reserves and Assessments ... 62.00 50.00 ~ ' Tota1 ...• ..................................................................$ 22,162,00 $ 22,850,00 !G I I SUBTOTALS GROiiP VI-PARti FUND ...,.,,,..$ 24,D67A0 $ 26,051,00 (Park Tax-$22,351.00; Misc. Park Revenues-$3,700) GROUP VII-PLAYGROUND AND SWIMMING POOL FUND "'~ Item 14SA-Recreation Administrati',on 1946.47 1947.46 ~ Appropriations Appropriations : A. Salary Director ..................................................$ 2,640.00 $ 2,772.00 "' A. Salary Office Help ............................................ 1,056.00 1,200.00 :::,.. B, Travel .................................................................... 50.00 50.00 .;'> C. Office .................................................................... 120.00 120,00 F. Maintenance of Car ...,..,,.• ................................ 360.00 300.00 '` ' G. Material and Supplies .................................... 250.00 250.00 , ,.. Tatal .....................................................................$ 4,476.00 $ 4,752,00 Item 1456-Outdoor Recreation 5 ` A, Salaries Supervisors, Directors, Ete, ,,.,,.$ 6,250,00 $ 3,500.00 - ' A. Napes of Laborers ................................•,,..,,.., 750.00 750,00 _ ;;.` E. Equipment ............................................................ 1,100.00 750,00 ;:;.1;? F. Maintenance ...................................................... 700.00 500.00 - • G, baterial and Supplies ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 700.00 500,00 ;';;:; H, Light ................................•.....,,,........,...,,.,......,...... 600.00 500.00 I, Insnrance ........................................................ 500.00 250,00 ,, ; -''" Total $ 10.600.00 $ 6,750,00 _: Item 1450-Indoor Recreation :,S` " A. 1Vages .....................................................................$ 900.00 $ 600.06 " C. Office .......:............................................................ 25.00 25.00 E. Egnipment ..• .......................:................................. 300.00 300.00 1:` ` F. Maintenanee ...................................................... 500.00 600,011 I;; G, Material and Supplies .................................... 400.00 400.00 -'p:: H. Heat and Light ................................................... 400.00 400.00 Total ......................................................................$ 2,525.00 $ 2,225.00 Item 14SE--Swimming Pool A, Salary Superintendent ................................$ 450.00 $ 450.00 A. Salaries Guards (4) ........................................ 900,00 900.00 A. Salaries Attendants ........................................ 1,300.00 1,300.00 F. baintenance ................................................ 450.00 450.00 ,' G. H. Material and Supplies .............................. 350.00 Light and Power ................•,...., ,...,......, 3tl0.00 350,00 300.00 rr~ I, Insm•ancc ........s ............... ........................... 259.00 .229.00 Total .......................................................................$ 4,009.00 $ 3,979.00 Item 146-Improvement and Care wf Grounds F, Maintenance ..................•,...:.,,,..,.,,..,,...,.....,.......,$ 1,000.UO $ 1,000.00 J. Improvement of Grounds ............................ 6,000.00 5,000.00 Total ......................................................................$ 7,000.00 $ 6,000.00 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 SUBTOTALS GROUP VH-PLAYGROUNDS AND SNfbIbtING POOL ..............................$ 28,610.00 $ 23,708,00 (Playground and Swimming Pool Tax X17,881.00; Swimming Pool Receipts-$3,500.00; Skating Receipts-$250.00; Mfsc. Re• ceipts-$75.00; Balance on Hand-$2,000,00) GROUP VIII-MISCELLANEOUS Item 147-Planning and Zoning (Consolidated F und) 104&47 1947-48 Appropriation s Appropriations J. Miscellaneous ...........................................•........$ 26,00 $ 7,500.00 Item 148E-Ambulance A. Salaries Drivers (2) ....................... .............$ 4,872,00 $ 6,112.00 F, blaintenance ...................................................... 280.00 280.00 G. baterial and Supplies .................................. 350.00 350,00 I. Insuranee .............................................................. 226.00 225.00 Total ................................................................•,....$ 5,727.00 $ 5,967.00 Ifem 148C-Other Miscellaneous Jd. Iowa League of Municipalities ..............$ 80.00 $ SO.OD J-2, Damages .............................................................. 3,300.00 3,300.00 J-3. Printing Council Proceedings .................. 2,700.00 2,700.00 J-5, State Examiners ....................•.,.,,...,..............., 2,000,00 2,000.00 J-6. Repairs to Town Clock .............................. 500.00 500.00 J-7, biisc. Unclassified .......................:.................. 3,100.00 3,100.00 J-8. R'nrkmen's Compensation Insurance ... 1,500,00 2,500.00 J-9. Interest en 1Varranta ................. ........ 125.00 125.00 Total ...................................•....,,...........,,,,,,.•.,•.....,$ 13,305.00 $ 14,305.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP VIII-bfL9CELLANEOUS$19,057.00 $ 27,772.00 GROUP IX-MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES (Consolidated Fund) Item 152-Market Master A, Salary Market blaster ..................................$ 1,959.00 $ 2,052.00 F. Maintenance ...................................................... 20.00 20.00 G. Material and Supplies .................................. 05,00 65.00 J. bliscellaneous ...................................................... 20.00 20,00 Total ......................................................................$ 2,064,00 $ 2,157.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP IX-bfAREETS AND PUBLIC SCALES ..............................................$ 2,064,00 $ 2,157.00 GROUP X-MUNCIPAL IMPROVEMENTS (Consolidated Fund) Item 160-Past War Improvements J. Pest Nar Projects ..........................................$ G2,000.00 $ 32,000.00 Item 161-Bridge Construction J, Bridge and Viaduct Nork ..........................$ 26,716,00 $ 53,628,00 Item 162-Assessments and Sewers J-1. City's Share of Special Assessments ...$ 6,000.00 $- 6,000.00 J-2. Main Sewers and Inlets ...................$ 20,4.00 $ 25,000,00 Tctal ........................................................................$ 2x,264.00 $31,000.00 SUBTOTALS GROUP S-MUNCIPAL IM• PROVEMEN3'S ......................................$115,000.00 $116,628.00 (Consolidated 'l'ax $91,916.00; State Liquor Fund-$21,710.00) EMERGENCY AND RESERVE Reserve in General Misc. Revenues ......................$ 111.00 $ 165.00 GROUP XI-PENSION FUNDS Item 1S4-Police Pensions 1946.47 1947-48 Appsopriations Appropriations J-1. Police Pensions ................................................$16,641.00 $ 18,832,00 J-2, Police Retirement System ............................ 5,611,00 8,941,00 Total ,.,,• .............................................•....,...........,,..,$ 22,252.W $27,773.00 (Police Pension Tax-$18,382.00; Balance on Hand and Pay Deductions from bfembers-$450.00) (Police Retirement Tax-$8,941.00) Item 1SS-Fire Pens"runs J-1. Fire Pensions ..............................•....,...........,......$ 23,203,00 $ 25,326,00 J-2, Fire Retirement System ................................ 8,721.00 12,910.00 Total ................a...j....,,...•.........,,,...,..,,.,.,............$'31,924'.00 $138,236.00 (Fire Pension Tas-$24,676.00; Balance on Hand and Pay Deducatione from bfembers-$650.00) (Fire Retirement Tax-$12,910.00) SUBTOTALS GROUP %I-PENSIONS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$ 54,170.00 $ 66.009.00 61 62 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 GROUP XII-DEBT SERVICE Item 1fi1J•1-City Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest cn Bonds ......................».,..,,.........,....$ 8,008.00 $ 5,789.00 A-3, Sewer Band Redemption ............................. 35,000.00 11,000,00 A•4. Improvement Bond Redemption .............. 40,000.00 .,,,.,....,,,... A•5, Funding Bond Redemption ........................ 10,000.00 45,000.00 A•6. Reserve ....,...,.» ...................................................... 5,357.00 545.00 Total ............................................................».,...,$ 98,395.00 $ 62,334.00 (General Bond Fund-$62,334.00) Item 151J•2-Dock Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest on Dcek Bonds ...............................».$ 895,00 $ 200,00 A 2. Dock Bond Redemption ................................ 27,000.00 5,000,00 A-3, Reserve .,,......i ...................................................... 984,00 .,.,..,,,,,.. Total ......................................................................$ 26,879,00 $ 5,200,00 (Balanoe on Hand-$5,200,00) Item Ifi1J•2-Airport Bonds and Interest A-1. Interest on Airport Bonds ..........................$ 705.00 $ 570,00 A-2. Airport Band Redemption ............................ 18,000.00 19,000.00 Total ..................»,.,,.,,,,........,,,....,,»..,,.,.....,.,...,..,,$ 18,705.00 $ 19,570,00 (Airport Fund-$19,570.00) SUB TOTALS GROUP XII-DEBT SERVICE ..$1 46,949.00 $ 87,104.00 GROUP XIII-DOCKS Item 153A-Dock Operation 1946-47 19 47.46 Appropriatio ns Appropriations A. Salary Engineer ..,.,.,.» ......................................$ 420.00 $ 420.00 B. Travel .................................................................... 200,00 200.00 F, Dlaintenance ........................................................ 100,00 50.00 G. Material and Supplies .................................. 75.00 50,00 I. Insurancre ....a„» ................................................. 900.00 700:00 J•1. Traffic Association Service .,» ...................... 300.00 300.00 J-2. Improvements .................»....,...,.,.:,......,....,...,., 1,000,00 400.00 J-3. Miscellanoous ........................„...,,...,.,,,...........,. 700.00 400.00 Total ...................................................»...,............$ 3,695.00 $ 2,620,00 Item 1538-Dredge Operation A, Salary Engineer ..........................„.,.,................$ 180.00 $ 18000 A, Salaries Operators ......................................».,., 7,000,00 9,660.00 A. 1Vages Laborers ................................................ 4,500.00 4,500.00 F, iaintenance and Repairs ............................ 2,000,00 1,500,00 G. ,Material and Supplies .................................... 1,000.00 2,000,00 H. Electric Power ................................................ 5,000.00 4,500.00 I. Marine Insurance ...............»...,,,.........,.,,........ 729.00 703.00 I, Workmen's Compensation Insurance .... 600.00 600.00 J. Miacellaneous .................................................... 324.00 150.00 Total ..................................................»,,....,,..........$ 21,833.00 $ 23,793,00 Item 153C-River Front Impravemenk A, Wages ....... ............................................................$ 500A0 $ 500.00 E. Trucking ..............................................»..,,..,.,.,,,. 500,00 250,00 E. Equipment ............................................................ 1,000,00 3x0.00 E. Toals ,,.. ..................»»,.,..,..,.,.,....,.................,,»,. 200,00 100,00 G. Material and Supplies .................................... 1,700.00 500.00 Total ..................................................................»,.$ - 3,900,00 $ -- 1,700,00 SUBTOTALS GROUP XIII-DOCIIS ..................$ 29,428.00 $ 28,013.00 (Dock Tas-$17,8'51.00; Misc, Dock Revenues-$1Q,132.00) GROUP XIV-AIRPORT Item 187-Airport Fund F. Maintenance ...............:..............................:.....$ 2,500.06 $ 2,500,00 I. Tnsurance ....................._..,........,.,,.,,..,...,..,.,,....,, 500,00 500.00 J. Airport Development ...................................... 58,728.00 93,073.00 Total ......................................................................$ 61,728.00 $ 96,073.00 (Airport Tas-$34,073,00; Airport Balance and Revenues- $s2,ooo.an) GROUP XV-PARKING LOTS Item 170-Parking Lot Fund J. Parking Lots ..........................................»....,. .,,.,,..,, $19,851.00 (Parking Lot Tas-$17,881,00; Estimated Revenue-$2,000.00) GROUP XVI-WATER WORKS (Self•Supporting) Estimated Balance on Band April 1, 1940 ........$25Q000.00 $250,000.66 1946-47 1947.45 Appropriations Appropriations Estimated Meter Sales ............................................ 155,000.00 170,000,00 Estimated Flat Rate Sales .................................... 250,00 750.00 Estimated Fire Protection Service ................... 2,250.00 2,600.00 Estimated NomOperation Service ........................ 2,500.00 2,500.00 Estimated Sales Tax Collections ........................ 3,200.00 3,416A0 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 DISBURSEMENTS Item 149A-Administration 1946.47 1947-48 Appropriations Appropriations A. Salary Superintendent and. Cashier ....,...$ 4,400.00 $ 4,620.00 A, Salary Accountant .......................................... 2,886.00 3,036.00 A. Salary Stenographer and Clerk .............. 2,292A0 2,184.00 A. Salary Clerk .................................................... 1,854,00 2,184.00 A. Salary Clerk ........................................................ .........».,. 1,872.00 A, Salary City Manager (25%) .................... 2,132.00 2,238,00 A. Salary City Auditor (26%) .................... 808.00 840.00 A, Salary City Treasurer (25%) ............... 792,00 834.00 B. Traveh .................................................................... 125.00 125.00 C. Office Expense and Postage . ...................... 1,290,00 1,500.00 D. Printing and Advertising ,.,.».,..,......,..,..,.,. 400.00 400.00 E. Equipment ...............................».....,,...»...,...,,,.. 1,150.00 1,150.00 F. biaintenance ................................».,,.,,..........,,,. 300.00 300.00 G, Material and Supplies .................................... 800.00 500,00 I, Insurance ....................................................»,,.,.... 75.00 75.00 J-1. Post-War Projects ............................»...,.,,,....., 245,000,00 .......,.. J-2, kiiscellaneous ................. c .....»,.,...........,. 340.00 340.00 J-3, State Sales Tax ..................».........,......,,,,..,,.,.. 3,200.00 3,415,00 Total ..............................:.......................................$267,754.00 $ 25,622.00 Item 1498-Water Operation A. Salary Field Ergineer ....................................$ 3,300.00 $ 3,490.00 A. Salary Plant Chief Engineer .................... 3,018.00 3,168.00 A, Salaries Plant Engineers (6) .................. 15,480.00 16,272.00 A. Wages Extra Station Labor ...................... 3,000.00 3,000.00 A, Salarv Tapper and Hyrdant bfan ....,....... 2,580,00 2,712,00 A. Salary A[eter Service Man ........................ 2,292.00 2,412.00 A. Salary Meter Repair bfan ............................ 2,652.00 2,784.00 A. Salary Meter Reader .................................. 2,202.00 2,412.00 A. Salary Meter Inspector ..,.....,,,,» ................. .............. 2,148.00 A, Salary Asst. Dieter Repairer .................. 2,364,00 2,484.00 A. Salary General Foreman .............................. 3,126,00 3,288,00 A, Salary Asst. Foreman ,,..,.,.,» ....................... 2,436.00 2,556.00 A. Rages Laborers ............................................... 11,280.00 11,280.00 E. Equipment ,........~. .............»,........,,..:..,.,........., 10,000A0 10,000100 F. Dlaintenance ......................................................$ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 G. Material and Supplies .................................. 2,000.00 2,000.00 H. Heat, Light and Power ................................ 25,000.00 35,000.00 I. Insmance ........................................»,.,,,,..,......... 1,500.00 5,500.00 J-1. Water 1[ain Material .................................... 10,000.00 25,000.00 J-2. Other Betterments ....... .................................... 11,295.00 251,222,00 J-3. Store Reserve ....................................»...,..,..,.... 3,000.00 3,000,00 J-4. 1(iscellaneous .................................................... 1,000,00 1,000.00 Total ........................................................................$129,021.00 $402,718,00 GRA ND TOTAL WATER 1VORRS APPROPRIA- TIONS ....................................................................$397,375,00 $428,340.00 NON -APPROPRIATIONS RESERVE ....................$ 825.00 $ 825.00 TRANSFER TO CITY INDEBTEDNESS ...,..,,..$ 15,000,00 .,.,....., Total ......................................................................$ 413,200.00 $429,165,00 RECAPITULATION OF TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESERVES (a) City Operation, Group I to IX, Inclusive ................................................. .......$ 803,166.00 $ 897,556.00 (b) Municipal Improvements, Group X ...... 115,000.00 116,628.00 (c) Reserve in Gen, Dlisc. Revenues ...... 111.00 165.00 (d) Pensions, Group XI ....................... ...»., 64,176.00 66,009.00 (e) Debt Service Group XII ............... ....... 145,949.00 87,104,00 (f) Doeke, Group XIII ..........................~.. ......», 29,428.00 28,013.00 (g) Airport, Group XIV ....................... ....... 61,728.00 96,073.00 (h) Parking Lots, Group XV .................. .......... ............... 19,831.00 (i) Water Worlce, Group XVI ................. ....... 397,375,00 428,340.00 (j) Water TVorks Reserve .» .................... ........ 826.00 825.00 Total ....................»....,.,,,....................,,..,. ,......$1,807,768.00 $1,740,694,00 Tas Revenues ..................................».....,.,,.». ,,.»,.$ 810,779.00 $ 846,572.00 Miss. Revenues and Estimated Bal ance April 1, 1947 ......................................... .......$ 383,779.00 $ 464,857.00 1Vatm ' Rorks Revenue and Balance on Hand April 1, 1947 ....................................... .......$ 413,200.00 $ 429,165.00 Total .........................»......,......,.,......,..,.,,..,,..$1,607,758.00 $1,74Q594.00 63 Total ,..»» ..............................................................$413,200,00 $429,165.W i 64 Special Session, March 21st, 1947 Resolution No. 28.47 Whereas, a detailed distribution of proposed expenditures of the City of Dubuque far the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948 has been duly pre- pared by the City Manager and submitted to this Council for ap- proval; and Whereas, this Council has ex- amined the detailed distribution of proposed expenditures, wherein es- timates of the expenses of the de- partments and purposes are shown, including the estimates for which the consolidated tax levy and all other levies heretofore made, re- ceipts from moneys and credits and miscellaneous sources are to be used, and said distribution shows all of the proposed expeudi- tm•es for the ensuing. fiscal year; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that said detailed distribution of proposed expenditures fos• the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948 as heretofore pre- pared, be and the same is hereby adopted and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of March, 1947 ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEO. R. MURPHY W. W, MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the resolution, Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried. by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 10.47 An Ordinance making appropria- tions for the expenditures of city government of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948, presented and read. Council- man Van Duelman moved that the reading just had be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car• Tied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the rules be suspended requir- ing an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Councilman Murphy, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public in- spection for at least ono week be- fore its final adoption. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Resolution No, 26.47 Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that the Mayor and Clerk of said city, be, and they are hereby auth- orized to enter into contract with Aviation Services Company for the furnishing of aviation consulting service in the development sand maintenance ~of the municipal al•port in accordanoe~ with the terms of the Contract attached hereto and made a part hereof. Approved and placed on file far public inspection for a period of at least one week this 14th day of March, 1947. Passed, adapted and approved this 21st day of March, 1947 ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEO. R. MURPHY W. W. MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J_ J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote, Peas-Maym• Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Special Session, March 21st, 1947 6i~ Resolution No. 29-~}7 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 fol- lowing applications be granted and the licenses are to be issued upon the compliance with the terms of the ordinances of this City. Class "B" Permit Natne Address Ione Conner and Ray E. Conner, 1322 Central Avenue. Richard J. Alderson, 399 East 20ih Street. Joseph F. Walsh and Adele W~a1sh, 21 West 7th Street. Glass "C" Permit George E. Duscher, 2831 Central Avenue. Paul C. Wright, 2987 Jackson Street. Passed, adapted and approved this 21st day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W, THOMPSON GEO R. MURPHY W, W. MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA City Clerk. Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor' Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thmnpson, Van Duelman, Nays--None, Resolution No. 30.47 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 comply with the ordinances of this City and they have filed a proper bond: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Comrcil of the City of Dubuque that the Mana• ger be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following named applicants a Beer Permit, Class 'B" Permit Name Address Ione Conner and Ray E. Conner, 1322 Central Avenue. Richard J. Alderson, 399 East 20th Street. Joseph F. Walsh and Adele Walsh, 21 West 7th Street, Class "C" Permit George E. Duscher, 2831 Central Aventte. Paul C. Wright, 2987 Jackson Street. Be It Farther Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby appt~oved. Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN F. W. THOMPSON GEO R. MURPHY W, W, MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA City Clerk. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Se~- oncled by Councilman Moffatt, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman Nays-None. There being no further business Councilman Murphy moved to ad- journ. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follotiving vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Ceuncil- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. J. J, SHEA, City Clerk, Approved ................................... 1947 Adopted ..................................... 1947 Councilmen ~ ..................:................... Attest :................................................ City Clerk. 66 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 b7 Ijn®~ I~li','',j~1[~i~®I (Official) Special Session, March 28th, 1947, Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor Wharton, Coun- cilmen Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, City Manager Rhom- berg. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Van Duelluan and Thomp- SOll. Mayor Wharton read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meet- ing is called for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal to amend the Budget Esti- mate of Expenditures of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the fiscal year 194748 and acting on any other business as lnay properly came before a regular meeting of the City Council, Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of official notice of the hearing on the proposal to amend the Budget Estimate of Ex- penditures of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31; 1948, presented and read. No writ- ten objections filed and no objectors present in the Council Chamber at the time set for the public hearing. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Ordinance No. 10.47 An Ordinance making appropria- tions for the expenditures of city government of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948, said ordinance having been passed upon first reading on March 21st, 1947 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. 10.47 An Ordinance making appropriations for the expen- ditures of city government of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1947 and ending March 31, 1948, Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuqtte, Iowa: Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated from the revenue and funds of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for payment of the necessary expenditures of the city gov- ernment in the following amounts and for the purpose set forth in the ordinance to-wit; RECEIPTS Fund `~ ~ Q p/i ru GF 0~, N H ~`d ~" ~q ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ y paW EH F Consolidated ......$365,905 $ 95,000 $ OD,000 $45,706 $ 569,611 Fire Maintenance .. Fire Equipment Library ................ Park .................... Playground and Swim. Pool .. Police Pension Fire Pension .,,, Police Retirement Fire Retirement General Bonds .. Doclc Bonds ,....... Dock .................... Airport ............... Parking Lot ....., Emergency ......,. Street Construction . State Liquor .. Water Works ,... 143,049 650 13,000 11,290. 167,939 13,411 60,000 73,411 40,331 2,000 1,260 43,581 22,351 700 3,000 26,051 17,881 3,825 2,000 23,706 18,382 45C 18,832 24;676 650 25,32G 3, 941 8, 941 12,s1o 12,s1o 62, 334, 62, 33¢ 5,200 5,200 17,881 7,132 3,000 28,013 53,643 2,000 60,000 116,643 17,881 2,000 19,881 23,996 23,990 44,aDO ss,DDO na,o9o 33,000 33,000 179;165 250,OOD 429,165 $846,572 $370,672 $523,450 $56,996 $1,797,690 EXPENDITURES GROUP I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 101 -City Council ...........................................................$ 1,700.00 102 -Office of City Manager ...................................... 12,525.00 103 -Office of City Clerk ......................................... 3,681,00 104 -Office of City Auditor ...................................... 2,797.00 105 -Office of City Treasurer .................................. 2,802.00 106 -Office of City Solicitm• .................................... 5,385.00 108 -City Assessor's Office .......................................... 5,341.00 109 -Office of Civil Engineer .................................... 16,756,00 113-Elections .................................................................... 950.00 114 -City Hall ............. ............................................... 10,800.00 115 -Police Court ........................................................... 2,067.00 116 -Civil Service Commission .................................... 200.00 TOTAL GENERAL ADBIINISTRATION ..,,..$ fi5,004.00 These appropriations shall be paid from the Consoli- dat ed Fund. GROUP II-PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY 118 -Police Department .............................................$119,335,00 This appropriation shall be paid $95,339.00 from the Consolidated Fund and $23,996.00 from Emergency Fund transfer. 119A-Fire Departnent Maintenance ................... $167,989.00 This appropriation shall be paid $156,699.00 from the Fire Maintenance Fund, and $11,- 290,00 from'State Liquor Fund. 119B-Fire Equipment ...................................$ 73,411,00 Th[s appropriation shall be paid from the Fire Equipment Fund. 120 -Fire and Police Alarm System ................. 5,368.00 121 -Office of Building Commissioner ................ 3,905.00 122 -Office of Plumbing Inspector ...................n.,. 3,294.00 123 -Office of Electrical Inspector ............................ 3,339.00 124 -Dog Pound .......... ................ .... ....................... 150.00 These appropriations shall be paid firom the Consolidated Fund. TOTAL PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTy ...........................................................$37G,791.00 GROUP III-HEALTH AND SANITATION ' 125-Health Department ............._....,.......,..,....,.........$ 20,812.00 126-Control of Contagious Diseases .................. 1,200.00 127-Sewer Maintenance ............:................................. 19,500.00 128-Garbage Disposal ................................................... 18,OOgOn 129-Mille Inspection ................................................... 5,708.00 TOTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION ..$ 65,220A0 These appropriations shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund. GROUP IV-HIGHWAYS AND STREETS 131-Highway Administration ....._ .............................$ 3,274.Oo 132-Street Repairing and Grading ........................ 53,500.00 These appropriations shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund, 135-Street Construction .....,,,,_ ......................_....,.11D,000.00 This appropriation shall be paid from Street Construction Fund. 133-City Garage .... ...............:................................ 13,350.00 134-Ash and Can Collections ...,......._ .................... 17,900.00 138-Street and Traffic Signal Lighting .,....... 40,600.00 140-Street Cleaning .... .............................._........... 18.300.00 141-Snow Removal ......................................................... 9,950.00 TOTAL HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.... ...$267,274.00 These appropriations shall be paid fi•mn the Consolidated Fund. GROUP V-LIBRARY 143-Library Operatim~ ,.,._ ....................................... $ 43,581.00 This appropriation shall he paid fr01n the Library Fund. GROUP VI-PARKS 144A-Park Administration .... ..... ...........................$ 3,201.00 144B-Park Areas, Building's, Etc ............................ 22,860.00 TOTAL PARKS ..........................................$ 26,051.00 These appropriations shall be paid from the Parlc Fetid. GROUP VII-RECREATION 145A-Recreation Administration ..........................$ 4,752.00 145B-Outdoor Recreation ....................................... 0,760.00 145D-Indoor Recreation ........................................... 2,225.00 146E-Swimming Pool ................................................ 3,979,00 146 -Improvement and Care of Grounds ,......... 6,000.00 TOTAL RECREATIOAT ................................$ 23,700.00 These appropriations shall be paid from the Playground and Swimming Pool Fund. ~.~ ~. 68 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 GROUP VIII-MISCELLANEOUS 147 -Planning and Zoning .................................$ 7,500.00 148E-Ambulance ............................................................ 5,967.00 148C-Other Miscellaneous ....................................... 14,305.OU TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS ..........................$ 27,772A0 These appropriations shall be paid frmn the Consolidated Fund. GROUP IX-MARKETS AND SCALES 152 -Office of Market Master ..................................$ 2,157.00 This appropriation shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund. GROUP X-MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS 160J-Post-War Projects ..........................................$ 32,000.00 161 -Bridge Construction ...................................... 53,628,00 162J1-City's Share of Special Assessments ..,.. 6,000,00 162J2-Storm Sewers and Inlets ........................... 25,000.00 TOTAL MUNICIPAL LIIPROVEMENTS..$116,628.00 These appropriations shall be paid $91,- 918.00 from the Consolidated Fund and $21,710.00 from State Liquor Fund. EMERGENCY AND RESERVE Reserve in Consolidated Fund ........:.......$ 165,OD GROUP XI-PENSIONS 154J1-Police Pensions ............................................$ 13,832.00 This apprporiation shall be paid from the Police Pension Fund. 164J2-Police Retirement System ............................ 5,941.00 This appropriation shall be paid from the Police Retirement Fund. 155J1-Fire Pensions .... ........................................... 25,326.00 This appropr[ation shall be paid from the Fire Pension Fund. 155J2-Fire Retirement System ...._ ...................... 12,91D,U0 Paid from Fire Retirement Fund. TOTAL PENSIONS .......,_ ...........................$ 66,009.00 GROUP X11-DEBT SERVICE 161J1-Retirement of Bonds and Payment of Interest ................................................................$ 62,334,00 This appropriation shall be paid from the General Bond Fund. 161J2-Dock Bonds and Interest .............................. 5,200.Ob This appropriation shall be paid froth the Dock Bond Fund. 163J2-Airport Bonds and Interest .......................... 19,570,00 This appropriation shall be paid from Airport Fund. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE ...........................$ 87,104.00 GROUP XI11-DOCKS 153A-Dock Operation ..................................................$ 2,52OP" 153B-Dredge Operation ......................:....................... 23,793.00 153C-River Front Improvement .........................:.. 1,700.00 TOTAL DOCKS ...............................................$ 28,D13.00 These appropriations shall be paid from the Dock Fund. GROUP XIV-AIRPORT 157 -Airpart .........................................................._......$ 96,073.00 This appropriation shall 'be paid from the Airport Fund. GROUP XV-PARKING LOTS 170J-Parking Lots ......................................................$ 19,881.00 This appropriation shall be paid froth the Parking Lot Fund, GROUP XVI-WATER WORKS 149A-Administration .,,......., .......................................$ 25,622.Oc 149B-OAeration ............................................................... 402,713.00 Reserve .......................................................,....., 825A0 TOTAL WATER WORKS ..........................$429,165.00 This department is operated from its receipts and is not supported by the tax levy, hence no appropria- tions from taxes is made, These appropriations shall be paid from the Water Works Fund,.. Section 2, General Miscellaneous Revenues. General miscellaneous revenues which are collected during the fiscal year shall be allocated to the funds and purposes as provided for herein and shall be used far the payment Special .Session, March 28th, 1947 of the expenses of such funds and purposes in the sums herein shown Section 3. Surplus. Any surplus not specifically allocated for a definite purpose in the budget and which may exist in either the Consolidated Fund or the misr mellaneous revenues account shall be and the same is , hereby appropriated and set apart to be applied as con- tingencies arise or may be used for such proper pur- poses as the Council may determine upon, Any surplus.- not specifically distributed in the budget and .remain- ing~ in funds created by the levy of special taxes shall be ana the same is hereby appropriated for any proper purpose incident to such funds. Any surplus remaining in any fund at the close of the fiscal year 1946-47 (except taxes which have been levied for special pur- poses) shall be transferred into and become a part of the Consolidated Fund, Nothing herein contained shall authorize the transfer of funds realized for special taxes to a fund or purpose Por which any special taa levy has been made, except only with the approval of the State Comptroller. Section 4 Emergency Fttnd. Transfers of money may be made from the Emergency Fund to any other' fund for the purpose of meeting deficiencies in any such fund arising from any cause; provided, however, that no suoh transfer shal] be made except upon written approval of the State Comptroller and then only when such approval is unanimously requested by the City Council, Section 5. Delinquent Tax Collections. Delinquent prior years' tax collections shall be allocated to the respective funds entitled to the same when and as the same are received by the City Treasurer, Section 6, Distribution. That the distribution and division of the within appropriatimts shall be made in accm~dance with the detailed distribution adopted by the City Council on March 21, 1947, which detailed dis- tribution is made a part of this ordinance by reference thereto and shall be so considered in connection with the expenditures of said appropriations. Section 7. Emergency Clause, This ordinance in the interest of the preservation of public peace, health, safety and the general welfare of the City of Dubuque and the inhabitants thereof being deemed urgent and oP immediate necessity shall be in Porce and effect from and after its final passage, adoption and apprpval by the City Council and Publication as provided by lacy, and the appropriations herein provided shall be available when transferred to their respective fends. Passed upon first reading thie 21st day of March, 1947. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 28th day oP March, 1947, ALBERT WHARTON. Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN. F. W, THOMPSON GEO. R, MURPHY W, W, MOFFATT Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Published officially in The Telegraph-Herald news- paper this 3tst day of March, 1947, 3-31-it J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, b9 ;~0 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 Councilman Van Duelman moved the ,adoption of the ordinance, Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Councilman Murphy 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 Thompson. Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Mr Hamer Golden addressed the Council in regard to bus service on Park Hi11 District. and suggesting that Gay Street be cut down to meet Kane Street in order that Kaufinann Avenue be also served with bus route. Communication of Anna Bolsing• eI' stating that she wants to go on record as approving the proposed bus routes on Park Hill District and Kaufmann Avenue and also the proposed extension of Gay Street to connect the Park Hill District with Kaufmann Avenue via Kane Streei and that if bus service is granted to this district she does hereby offer to the City of Du- buque, without any charge what- ever, enough of the soutlern part of her property from its eastern bounds to the western bounds to make this extension of Gay Street possible and further stating that she wishes to voice her opinion on the subject of having a water main constructed in Kane Street so that the people living on Kane Street can enjoy fire protection, present- ed and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the CemIriUIllCatlell be reeelVed and referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-114ayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Mr. Russel Mulgrew, represent- ing the Jmrior Clamber of Com- merce, addressed the Council in re- Bard to the question of Daylight Saving Time and presented for Council consideration the results of a poll taken in regard to Day- light Saving Time and also pre- sented petitions asking that a Spec- ial Election be held as soon as the law permits an the question of Day- light Saving Time and also present- ed acommunication from Henry W. Wormley, Special Assistant At- torney General, as to the inquiry submitted, namely "could the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, pass an ordinance fixing time other than standard time for the purpose of governing the business operations of the City?" Also Messrs F, Asch- enbrenner, Homer Golden, Dr. Harry Lange, Edward. Gunter, J. P. Burroughs and Joe Eisbach ad• dressed the Council on the ques- tion of Daylight Saving Time. Af- ter a lengthy discussion on the question of Daylight Saving Time Councilman Moffatt moved that the former action of the City Council, adopted at the meeting- of the City Council held February 24, 1947, on the question of Daylight Saving Tme, be sustained. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication of Oito W. Riedel in regard to giving a tag for over parking "Out of Town guests" and sug'g'esting that they be given a Guest Tag instead of an aver park- ing tag, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the communication be referred to the Council Seconded by Coun- cilman Murphy. Carried by the fol- lowing- vote: Y-eas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy; Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Petition of Eldon J. Fleege et al, property owners, requesting the City Council to take immediate ac- tion to pave Audubon Street, with concrete, this spring, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the petition be referred to the City Council to view the grounds. Sec- Special Session, March 28th, 1947 71 onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men iVfoffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, Petition of Mrs. Mary Hier, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking for a suspension of the 1946 tax on the North 1/z of Lot 374 Davis Falm Addition, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Communication o f Interstate Rower Company in regard to the petitions submitted for bus service on both the Park Hill District and Kaufmann Avenue Dis- trict and suggesting that a survey be made by tle City to determine if it would be feasible to improve a street from the westerly end of Primrose Street to intersect Kane Street then to Kaufmann Avenue and stating that the Interstate Pow- er Company would be pleased to further discuss this matter with the City Council at their conven- ience, presented and read, Councilman Thompson moved that the communication be re- ferred to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, ^Ilrompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. Petition of Joe Eisbach et al, property owners in the Eagle Point Park District and within the City Limits of the City of Dubuque, re- questing that city water be made available to Heir property and in order to obtain the samo, including fine protection which they do~ not have at present, that they will be willing to contribute a reasonable amount tovrard the cost of construc- tion, presented and read. Messrs Joe Eisbach and Robert Clewell and Mrs. Chambers ad- dressed the Council in support of Heir petition, Councilman Murphy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and Water Superinten- dent far their investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Mof- fatt. Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Alayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of a statement of receipts and also a list of claims for which warrants were drawn daring the month of February, 1947, presented and read. Councilman Murphy moved that the proof of publication be received and fIled, Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ng vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- mon Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. ORDINANCE N0. 8--47 An Ordinance Amending Ordin- ance No, 12-38, Ordinance No. 10- 43, and Ordinance No. 8-44, "Author- izing Interstate Power Company, its Successors and Assigns to Sub- stitute Motor Bus Transportation for Street Railway Transportation; Designating Motor Bus Routes, etc." by Clanging Certain Defined Bus Routes, Providing for Certain Bus Stops, and by Repealing Or- dinances in Conflict herewith, said ordinance laving been passed upon first reading on March 21st, 1947 and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week before its final adoption, was presented for final adoption. ORDNANCE Na. 8-47 AN ORDINANCE AbIENDING ORD-~' INANCE N0. 12-38, ORDINANCE N0. 10-48, AND ORDINANCE N0. 8-44, "AUTHORIZING INTER- STATE POWER CO-4PANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS TO SUBSTITUTE MOTOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR STREET RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION; DESIGNATING MOTOR BUS ROUTES, ETC." BY CHANGING CERTAIN DEFINED BUS ROUTES, PROVIDING FOR CER- TAIN BUS STOPS, AND BY RE- PEALING ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HERWITH. Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section L That Section 1 of Ordin- ance No. 8-44 be and the same is hereby repealed and there is hereby substituted therefore the following: "Sea 1 East Dubuque Bus Route: Commencing on Eighth Avenue at 72 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 Main Street; thence east on Eighth Avenue to Central Avenue; thence south on Centro] Avenue to Fourth Street; thence west on Fourth Street to Iowa Street; thence south on Iowa Street to Second Street; thence west on Second Street to Locust Sreet; thence south on Locust Street to theEast Dubttque Bridge, returning from East Dubuque Bridge on Locttst Street north to Eighth Avenue; thence east on Eighth Avenue to Main Street, the place of beginning." Section 2. That bus stops on said route betNeen West Fourth Street and Eighth Avenue shall be as fol- loNS; "On the south east corner of Lo- cust and West Fourth Streets; on the south east corner of Locust and West Sixth Streets, and on the south east corner of Locust Street and Eighth Avenue. Section 3. That any and all Ordin- ces or parts of Ordinances in con- flict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in force and affect from and after its final passage, adoption and ap- proval by the City Council and pub- lication as provided by law. Passed 'upon first reading March 21st, 1947, Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 28th day of March, _' 1947. Albert Wharton, Mayor. Frank Van Duelman F. W. Thompson Geo. R. Murphy W. W. Moffatt, Councilmen Attest: J. J. Shea, City Clerk. Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 1st day of April, 1947. J. J. Shea, City Clerk Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Murphy, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None, Ordinance No, 9.47 An Ordinance Amending Ordin- ance No. 10-37, Being an Ordinance Designated As "Traffic Code of the City of Dubuque" Being In Relation to Turning of Vehicles at Intersect lions, said ordinance having been passed upon first reading on March 21st, 1947 and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption, was present- ed for final adoption. ORDINANCE N0. 9.47 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD- INANCE N0. 10-37, BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGATED AS "TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE" BEIATG IN RELA- TION TO TURNING OF VEHIC- LES AT INTERSECTIONS. Be It Ordained by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That Ordinance No. 10-37 subdivision "XV-Miscellaneous" is hereby amended by adding- thereto: "Rule (130), It shall be unlawful Por any person to turn a vehicle right or left at the intersection at 8th and Main Streets." Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, adoption, and ap- proval by the City Council and pub- lication as provided by law. Passed upon first reading March 21st, 1947. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 28th day oY March 1947. Albert `0harton, Mayor Frank Van Duelman F. ~V. Thompson Geo. R, Murphy VV. tiV. Moffatt, Councilmen. 'Attest: J. J. Shea, City Clerk Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 1st day of April, 1947. J. J. Shea, 4-1-1t City Clerk Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 11.47 An Ordinance amending Ordin- ance No 1-39, being "An Ordinance regulating the use of vehicles upon the streets of the City of Dubuque; designating the provisions hereof as the "Traffic Code" of Said City; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict here- with," by repealing (d) "Rule 108" Paragraph 736, Section 1, and en- acting asubstitute therefor, pre- sented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reading just had le con- sidered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--None. Special Session, March 28th, 1947 73 Councilman Van Duelman moved that the rules be suspended requir- ing an ordinance to be read on three separate days. Seconded by Council- man Murphy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Feas-Mayor Wharton, _ Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays--Nome, Councilman Van Duelman moved that the ordinance be placed on file with the City Clerk for public in- spection for at least one week be- fore its final adoption. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Resolution No. 31.47 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 Wm, F. Barrington and Ann Bar- ringbon, (effective 4.1.47), 250 West 1st Street. Clement B. Pelzer & Clarence J. Pfeiffer (effective 4-1-47), 1556 Cen- tral Avenue. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed with the applications be approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 28th day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W, THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Resolution No, 32.47 WHEREAS, applications for Glass °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 tha 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 Wm, F. Barrington and Ann Bar- rington, 250 West First Street. Clement B. Pelzer and Clarence J. Pfeiffer, 1555 Central Avenue. Passed, adopted and approved this 28th day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F, W. THOMPSON, GEO. R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec• ouded by Councilman Murply. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-Nohe, Resolution No. 33.47 Whereas, heretofore applications for Class "B" Beer Permits were fled by the within named applicants and they have received the ap- proval of this Council; and Whereas, the premises to le oc- cupied ly such applicants have been inspected and found to com- ply with the ordinances of this City and they lave filed a proper bond: Naw, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the Manager be and he is hereby di- rected to issue 'to the following named applicants a Beer Permit. Councilman Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second• ed by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murply, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None. Class "B" Permit Name Address Wm. F Barfngton and Ann Bar- rington, 260 West First Street. Clement B. Pelzer and Clarence J. Pfeiffer, 1555 Centrai Avenue.. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be 74 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 _ Special Session, March 28th, 1947 7~ and the same are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 23th day of March, 1947. ALBERT WHARTON, Mayor FRANK VAN DUELMAN, F. W. THOMPSON, CEO, R. MURPHY, W. W. MOFFATT, Councilmen Attest: J. J. SHEA, City .Clerk Councilman Moffatt moved thc; adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Thompson, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Wharton, Thompson, Van DUellnall. Nays-None. Application of Navy Club of Du- buque, Ship No. G7 for a Clasa "B" Beer Permit for Private Clab, pre- sented and read, Councilman Thompson moved that the application be referred to the City Solicitor far investigation and report. Seconded by Council- man Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- m~ea1 Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman. Nays-None, ®rdinance No. 37.46 An Ordinance amending Ordin- ance No. 12-38, Ordinance No. 16- 42 and Ordinance No. 10-43, being Ordinance and amendments thereto "Authorizing Interstate Power Cozn• parry, its successors and assigns to substitute motor bus trausporta- tion for street railway transporta- tion; designating' motor bus routes by changing certain defined bus routes and by repealing any and all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith," said ordinance having been passed upon first read- ing ion November 4th, 1946 and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week befm'e its final adoption, was presented for final adoption. °' ORDINANCE N0. 37.46 An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12-38, Ordinance No. 16-42 and Ordinance No. 10-43, being Ordinance and amendments thereto "`Authorizing Interstate Power Company, its suc- cessms and assigns to substitute mo- tor bus transportation for street rail- way transportation; designating motor bus routes by changing certain de- fined bus routes and by repealing any and all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith." BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DU- BIIr~uE: Sec, 1. That "PARAGRAPH 258- ROUTES-SECTION 12" Subdivision 4, "PftEMONT AVENUE ROUTE" as amended by Sec, 1, Ordinance No. 16-42 and as amended by Sea. 1, Or- dinance No. 10-43 be, and the same is hereby repealed, See. 2. That "PARAGRAUH 258- ROUTES-Section 9 -CLEVELAND AVENUE AND MOUNT CARMEL ROUTE" ae amended by Sec. 4 of Ordinance No. 16-42, be, and the same is hereby repealed. Sec. 3. That there is inserted in lieu of the above sections the follow= ing: "Sec. 1. MT. CARMEL AND FREMONT ROUTE: Point of be- ginning, Eighth and Main, South on 114ain Street to Railroad Ave., West on Railroad Ave. to Southern Ave., West and South on Southern Ave., to Grandview Ave„ East over Grandview Ave., to Mt, Carmel. Re- turn North over Grandview Ave., to Dodge St., over Dodge acid Fre- wont to Wartburg Place, return over Fremont and Dodge to Grand- view, North on Grandview to Delhi, West on Delhi and University to Algona, East and North over A1- Bona to Lm as, East on Loras to Alta Vista, South on Alta Vista to Rose, East on Rose to Race, South on Race to W. 11th St., East on W. 11th to Prairie, North on Prairie to Loras, East on Loras to Main, South on Main to point of begin- ning." "Sec. 2, CLEVELAND AVENIIE ROUTE: Point of beginning 11th and. Main Sheets, South on Main to Jones, West on Jones to Bluff, South on Bluff to Dodge, West on Dodge to Grandview, South on Grandview to Bryant, East on Bry- ant to Rush, East on Rush to Moun- tain Lane, North on Mountain Lane ±o Cleveland, West on Cleveland to Bryant, North and East on Bry- ant to Dodge, East on Dodge to Bluff, North on Rluff to Jones, East on Jones to ibIain, North on 1llain to Tenth, East on Tenth to Iowa, North on Iowa to Eleventh, West on Eleventh to point of beginning." Sec. 4. That "PARAGRAPH 255- ROUTES-SECTION 7 - LINWOOD AVENUE ROUTE" as amended by Sec. 4 of Ordinance No. 1D-43 be, and the same is hereby repealed, and there is enacted in lieu thereof the follow- ing: "Sec. 3, LINWOOD ROUTE: Paint of beginning', Davis and Wind- eor, West over Davis Ave. to~Sheri- dau, South on Sheridan to Edith, West on Edith to Burden, South on Burden to Windsor, South on Wind- sor to 22nd St., West on 22nd St. to Central Ave., South on Central Ave., to Seventh St., West on Seventh to Main, North on Main to Four- tesnth St., East on Fourteenth St., to Jackson St., North on Jackson St., to 22nd St. East on 22nd St. to Windsor Ave., North on Wind- sor Ave., to Davis Ave., point of be- ginning. Between the hours of 6:06 A, M. and 8:00 A, M, and 4:OD P, M. and 6:00 P. M, regular Linwood Bus does not turn West at 7th St., but continues South mt Centra.l Ave., to 4th St„ then turns West on 4th to Main and follows regular Linwood route from that point." Sec. 5. That any and all ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec. 6. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, adoption and approval by the City Council and publication as by law provided, and the rights hereunder shall accrue when the cost of publishing this Ordinance has been paid by the Interstate Power Com- pany. Passed upon fh•st reading this 4th day of November, 1946. Passed, adopted and approved upon Final reading this 28th day of March, 1947. - ALBERT WHARTON. FRANK VAN DUELMAN or. GEO. R. DIURPIIF W. W, MOFFATT Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Published officially in The Tele- graph-Herald newspaper this 1st day of April, 1947, J. J. SHEA, 4-1-1t. City Cleric. Councilman Moffatt moved the adoption of the ordinance. Second• ed by Councilman Murphy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Van Duel- man, Nays-Councilman Thompson. Verbal request of the represen- tative of the Hughes Oil Company, operator of the River Terminal Plant in Dubuque, asking for a building permit to erect two addi- tional 15,000 gallon tanks, south of their large tank, for the purpose of storing gasoline and fuel oil presented to the Councih Mr. John A. I{erper, President of the Dock Board addressed the Council in regard to request pre• seated by the Hughes Oil Company. Council advised the representative of the 13ughes Oil Company that the verbal request, asking for a permit to erect two additional 15,- 000 gallon tanks, would be consid- ered by the Council and action de- ferred till the meeting of the Coun- cil to be held April 7th, 1947, Mr. Mark Gavin addressed the Council in regard to the use of Eagle Point Park for the holding of free band concerts during the summer months. There being no further business Councilman Mul'phy moved to ad- journ, Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the follow- ing vote; Yeas-Mayor Wharton, Council- men Moffatt, Murphy, Thompson, Van Duelman, Nays-None. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk Approved ................................. 1947 Adopted ................................., 1947 Councilmen : ...................................... Attest :.............................................: City Clerk, 76 Special Session, March 28th, 1947 `'~ (Official) Special Session, March 28th, 1947. Board met at 9:30 p.m. Present-Chairman Albert Whar- ton, Messrs W. W. Moffatt, Geo. R. Murphy, F. W. Thompson, Frank Van Duelman, City Manager Rhom- berg. Meeting called for the purpose of considering complaints on the law butterfat content and the high retail price of milk distributed in the City of Dubuque, Milk Inspector Chapman review- ed the entire milk picture in the City of Dubuque and after a lengthy discussion of the milk situation Mr. Geo. R. Murphy moved that Milk Inspector Chapman be instructed to notify City Manager Rhomberg when butterfat and quality of milk show a decrease approaching the minimums required by ordinances, the City Manager in turn to arrange a meeting with the Board of Health to cope with the problem. Second- ed by Mr. W. W. Moffatt. Carried by the following vote; Yeas-Chaiiman Albert Wharton, Messrs W. W. Moffatt, Geo. R. Murphy, F. W. Thompson, Frank Van lluelman. Nays-None, There being no further business Mr. Geo. R. Murphy moved that the Board of Health meeting ad- journ. Seconded by Mr. W. W. Mof- fatt. Carried by the fallowing vote; Yeas-Chairman Albert Wharton, Messrs W. W. Moffatt, Geo. R. Mur- phy, F, W. Thompson, Frank Van Duelman. Nays-None. J. J. SHEA, Clerk, Board of Health Approved ... ............................... 1947 Adopted ................................... 1947 Members of Board of ~ ...................................... Health Attest :................................................ Clerk, Board of Health