1947 September Council Proceedings~_
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2~0 Special Session, ~1u~ust ?ith, 1947
address from 951 i/2 Maiu Street),
610 >VIain Street.
Passed, adapted and approved
this 25th day of August, 1947
GEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W MOFFATT,
Councilmen
.lttest: J, J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehman moved
the adoption of the resoluti~ou. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Gaa•ried by the following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Canucil•
nreu Moffatt, Thompson, Yan Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 120.47
Whereas, application for Class
"B" Beer Permit has been submitt-
ed to this Council for approval and
the saane has been examined: Now,
Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council of
the Gity of Dubuque that the f~ol-
lowing applicatien be granted and
the license is to be issued upon
the couiplauce with the terms of
the ordinances of this City,
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB
Name Address
Hiawatha Club, b76 Central Av-
enue.
Passed, adopted and approved
(his 25th day of August, 194'1.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J, J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelnran moved
the adoption of the resolutiom. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson,
Carrhod by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
days-None.
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
that Mayor Geo, R. Murphy be ap•
pointed as a member of the exam-
ining board to determine the qu~ali-
ficaticns of City Assessor as requir-
ed by the new assessment taw, Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, ,Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further busliess
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
to adjourn, Seconded by Council-
man tiVlrarton. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton, '
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Approved .................................. 1947:
Adopted ........................._._......, 194?
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Attest : ................... . ............................
City Clerk.
Regular Session, September 1st, 1947
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Regular Session, September 1st,
1947,
No members of the City Council
being present upon roll call, the
meeting was postponed subject to
calk
J. J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Approved ..............................., 1948
Adopted....,....~ ...:.........~..........,., 1948
Councilmen: ..................................
Attest : ..............................................
City Clerk,
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252 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
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(Official)
Adjourned Regular Session, Sep-
tember 2nd, 1947.
Council met at 7:30 p.m,
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
m~n Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton. City Manager Rhomberg.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Mayor Murphy stated. that this
meeting is an adjourned meeting of
the regular meeting of September
1st, 1947, for the purpose of .acting'
upon such business as may properly
come before a regulai° meeting of
the City Council.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of hear-
ing on the plans and specifications,
form of contract and cast of im-
provement for the widening and
paving of Audubmr Street from the
nor°th property line of Loras Boule-
vard to the north property Line of
Dexter Street, estimated cast $22,-
199.92, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed, Seconded by Coun-
cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duehnan, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, ~af notice of pen-
dency of resolution of necessity and
hearing upon proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract sand
cost of improvements for the widen-
ing- and pawhrg of Audubon Street
from the north property line of
Loras B~ouleda~rd to the north prop-
erty line of Dexter Street, present-
ed and read.
Couueilmau Van Duelman moved
that the ~prooP of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Carried by tha
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Cormcihnan Thompson.
Property owners residing on Au-
dubon Street addressed the Couu-
cil stating that they have no ob-
jections to the paving of Audubon
Street in accordance with its pres-
ent width but thgt they were op-
posed to the widening of said street
to ~7 feet because it would cause
the removal of valuable trees and
the ruining of terraces.
(DECISION OF COUNCIL UPON
OBJECTIONS TO PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT AND COST OF IMPROVE-
MENTSJ
Resolution No, 121.47
Whereas, proposed plans and
specifications and form of contract
far the widening~aud paving of Au-
dubon Street from the nm~th prop-
erty line of Loras Boulevard to the
north property .line of Darter
Street have been approved by the
City Councik of~ the City of Du-
buqu~e and public notice given as
provided by Chapter 23 of the Code
of Iowa., 1927, pertaining to public
contracts and bonds, and the time
and place filed for the hearing of
all objections to said plans, speci-
fications or contract for or cost of
such improvements, said time being
this 2nd day of Septemlaer, 1947;
and
Whereas, the City Council met in
Adjourned Regular session this 2nd
day of September, 1947, ~at 7:30
o'clock p.nr. at the Council Cham-
bers in the City Ha11 for the pui°-
pose of hearing all interested
parties and considering a~uy and
all objections which have been filed
to the proposed plans, specifica-
tions m• contract for m~ cost of the
improvement herein described and
proposed to be made; and
Whereas, all interested parties
bate been given an opportunity to
be heard and all objections have
been filed have been duly tiveig~hed
and considered; now, therefore
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, that all
objections which have been made
and Piled to the plans, specifica-
timr, contract for or cost of said
improvement herein described and.
proposed to be made, be and thin
same are hereby overruled and
such plans, specifications and form
of contract heretofore approved
are hereby adopted.
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947 253
Be It Further Resolved that this
resolution containing the decision
of this Council upon all objections
which have been filed to the plans,
specifications and form of contract
for or cost of said improvement be
made a matter of permanent record
in connection with said fmprovs-
meut.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947,
GEO, R. MURPHI',
12ayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. SV. MOFFATT,
Cotmcilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption ~of the resohitiou. See~ond-
ed by Councilman Wharton. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 114offatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
(Necessity for Improvement.)
Resolution No. 112--47
Whereas, proposed plans, specifi-
cations, farm of contract, plat and
schedule have been duly prepared
and approved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque and are i;ow
on file in the oFice of the City
Clerk showing- among other things
the following:
L The boundaries of the district,
iP any.
2. The streets to be improved.
3. The width of such improve-
ment.
4. Each ]ot proposed to be as-
sessed together with a aahiation
fixed by the Council,
6. Au estimate of the cost of the
proposed improvement, stating'. the
same for each different type of cmi-
struction and kind of material to
be used.
G. In each case the amount there-
of which is estimated to be assessed
against each lot, far thewidening
and paving of Audubon Street from
the north property line of Loras
Boulevard to the north property
lice of Dexter Street.
Be It Therefore Resolved that the
City Council on its own motion or
upon petition of property owners,
deems it advisable and necessary
for the public welfare to make the
herein mentioned improvement, and
unless property owneits at the time
of the final consideration of this
proposed resolution have on file
with the City Clerk objections to
the amount of the proposed assess-
ments, ~fliey shall be deemed to have
waived all objectione thereto.
Said improvement shall be con-
structed and done in accordance
Zvith the plans and specifications
which have been prepared therefor
by the City Engineer which have
been approved by the City Council
and are now ou file with the City
Clerk. That the cost aml expense
of making said improvement will be
assessed upon and against all pri•
vately owned property ]ying~ within
assessable distance provided by law
and iu a~n amount not to exceed the
amount provided by lavv, property
will be assessed whether the same
abuts thereon or is adjacent there-
to according to area and iu propor-
tion to the special benefits co~n•
(erred thereby, acid any deficiency
s1}alt be paid out of the general
fund, improvement funds m' sewer
fiords, or partly'ou~t of each of attch
funds, Bonds shall be issued and
sold in anticipation of deferred pay-
ments of assessments when a con-
tract has been perfm•mect and a~-
cepted and the proceeds thereof
used to pay the contractor. The ra~il-
wav portion of any street m• assess-
ment district shall be assessed to
and paid by the railway company.
The above resolution tivas intro-
duced, approved and ordered placed
mr file with the City Clerle this 11th
day of August, 1947,
The foreoging resolution was fin-
ally passed and, adopted, as pro-
posed, 6y the City Council this 2nd
clay of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen,
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerle.
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
3
2~~ ~~djourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
owned by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelmau,
Wharton.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
(Ordering Construction.)
Resolution No. 122-47
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that. pur-
suant to a resolution of necessity
No, 112-47 which was duly passed
by this Council, for the widening
and paving of Audubon Street from
the north property line of Loras
Boulevard to the north property
line of Dexter Streei be and the
same are hereby ordered and con-
structed by this Council upon its
awn motion and with or without the
petition of property owners. All the
work shall be constructed in ac-
cordance with the plans and specifi-
cations heretofore adopted avd now
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Be It Further Resolvers that the
cost and expense of the said im-
provements be paid for by levying
special assessments against the pri-
vately owned property lying within
the assessable distance from the inr
provenrents, whether such property
abut upon the same or are adjacent
thereto, according to the area there-
of and in proportion to the special
benefits conferred, and any defic-
iency will be~paid out of the gen-
eral, improvement, or sewer funds
of the city, or partly from each of
such funds. Payment will he made
to the contractor out of funds real-
ized fi•om the sale of bonds to be
issued in anticipation of deferred
payments of assessments as pro-
vided by law after the work has
been completed and accepted by the
City Council,
Be It Further Resolved that the
Ci-ty Clerk be and he is hereby or-
dered and directed to advertise for
proposals for the construction of the
various improvements herein pro-
vided for in the mamrer provided
bylaw, the said improvements shall
be completed on or before 60 cal-
endar days after date of contract.
Be It Further Resolved that this
resolution being deemed urgent and
of inmrediate necessity shall be in
force and effect from and after its
passage and adoption by the City
Council.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen,
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelmau,
Wharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thonrspon,
Councihuan Wharton 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 Moffatt:
Carried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelmau,
Wharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councihuan Thompson.
Mr. Don Callahan addressed the
Council in regard to the construes
lion of curbs and gutters on Cum-
mins Street ur order to eliminate
the overflow of storm water from
said street onto his property and
causing damage to his Koine,
Oouncilman Wharton moved that
the Cit-v Manager he directed to
confer with the property owners on
Cummins Street for the purpose
of securing waivers in order to ex-
pedite the construction of curbs
arul gutters on Cummins Street and
ff property owners are agreeable
then proper proceedings be pre-
pared for the construction of curbs
and gutters on said Cummins
Street. Seconded by Councilman
Vau Duelmau. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council• '
men Moffatt, Van Duelmau, Whar-
tau.
Nays, None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, ]947 255
Mr. Gay Spence et a1, property
owners in Hillcrest Addition, ad-
dressed the Council inquiring as to
the cost of connecting with the
sanitary sewer installed in said
Addition by the Iowa Improvement
Company, also protesting to the
damage done to their properties
while the grading was being done
on said addition and while the sew-
er was being constructed, also call-
ing the attention of the City Coun-
cil to the present condition of the
streets as the same are in very
bad condition.
Council advised Mr. Spence and
the other property owners that they
would view the condition complain-
ed of when Council is out viewing
other properties.
.Petition of Fischer Investment
Company, by O'Connor, Thomas &
O'Connor, Francis J, O'Connor, Its
Attorneys, requesting the vacation
of Sixth Street commencing at the
west line of Tower Street and ex-
tending easterly to the levee, also
Fifth Street foam the east line of
Bell Street easterly to the west line
of vacated Tower Street, also all
of the alley intersecting Block J.
of Booth's Addition, also that por-
tion of Tower Street lying south of
the south line extended of the alley
separating Block I of Booth's Addi-
timi and Block 32 of Dubuque Har-
bor Improvement Company's addi-
tion and extending southerly to a
point 40 feet south of the north
line extended of Lot 5 in Block 0
~iu Booth's Addition also Lot 6 and
north 18 feet ofLot 4 of Block~O
in Booth's Addition and to cause
to be executed to them deeds of
vacation, presented and read,
Attorney Francis J. O'Connm• ad-
dressed the Council in support of
the petition.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition he referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission
for their recommendation and re-
port, Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 11foSfatt, Van Duelmau, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councihuan Thompson
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Kansas City 6, Missouri
Aug. 27, 1947
Mr, A, A. Rhamberg
City Manager
Dubuque, Iowa
Subject: Dubuque Municipal Air•
port, Dubuque, Iowa
CAA Docket No, 904.13.9
Completion of Project (Supple-
mental)
Dear Mr. Rhamberg:
Ir. our letter of March 10, 1947,
the City of Dubuque was notified
that the project instituted by the
Civil Aeronautics Administration
for the development of the Munici-
pal Airport at Dubuque, Iowa, had
been carried to completion with the
exception of the installation of a
lighting system •and seeding the
airport.
This remaining work has norv
been completed and the additional
facilities are hereby turned over
to the City for operation and main-
tenance in accordance with the
terms ~of the resolution adopted by
Che City Council of Dubuque on
March 6,1944 and the supplemental
resolution No. 17-44, adopted by the
City Council on March 19, 1944.
The Civil Aeronautics Administra-
lion wishes to assure you of its
appreciation of the cooperation
given by the City ~af Dubuque in
connection with these projects,
Very truly yours,
Leonard W. Jurden
Regional Administrator,
Councilman Wharton moved that
the conununication be received and
made a matter of recm~d. Seconded
by Councilman Moffatt. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Coun~il-
men Moffatt, Vau Duelmau, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None:
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Petition of Syl Frommelt, Chair•
man "Julien Dubuque Days" cele-
bration, making formal request for
permission to hold a street parade
on Friday, September 6th at 2:00
P.M, also for extra police protec-
tion for the boat regatta which will
he -held Sunday, September 7th
along the banks of the river in the
vicinity of the Municipal Swimming
=:o
;~
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256 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
Pool and for the clearing of the
streets by noon of the day of the
parade, presented and read. Coun-
cilman Wharton moved that the
petition be referred to the City
Manager and Chief of Police to
take favorable action. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Petition of Czizek &Czizek, at-
torneys for Harry Lewis, request-
ing that a permanent grade be es-
tablished upon Globe Street from
the westerly line of Harold Street
westerly to the end of Lot 30 in J.
P. Schroeder's Addition, presented
and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to the
Council to view the grounds. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton. Caa
Tied by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Wh~ar-
tou.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
Petition of Geo. H. Schilling et al
requesting tho City Council to take
action of some sort to do away with
the unhealthy condition due from
dust and dirt caused by the traffic
on upper Garfield Avenue, presented
and read. Councilman Vau Duel-
man moved that the petition be re-
ferred to the Council to view the
grounds. Seconded by Councilman
Viniarton, Carl°ied by the following
Vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
fuen Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Petition of Robert E, and Tillie
Chapman requesting a refund in the
amount of $150.00 on the unexpired
portion of their Class "B" Beer
Permit No. 20 and also a refund
in the amount ~of $76.00 on the un-
expired portion of their Cigarette
Permit No. 14 as they have dis-
continued business on August 30,
1947, presented and read. Council-
man Moffatt moved that the re•
quest be granted and that the City
Auditor be instructed to draw a
Zvarrant in the amount of $150.00 in
favor of Robert E..and Tillie Chap-
man to cover the amount of refund
granted on the unexpired portion
of their Class 'B" Beer Permit
No. 20 and also that the City
Auditor be instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $75.00
in favor of Robert E, and Tillie
Chapman to cover the amount of
refund on the unexpired portion
of their Cigarette Permit No. 14.
Seconded by Councilman Van Duol-
man, Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent Councilman Thompson.
Petition of George Ralston re-
questing~ a refund iu the amount
of $150.00 on the unexpired portion
of his Class "B" Beer Permit No.
55 as he has discontinued business
ou September 2, 1947, presented and
read. Councilman Van Duelman
moved that the request be granted
and the City Auditor instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$150.00 in favor ~of George Ralston
to cover the amount oY refund
granted on the unexpired portion
of his Class "B" Beer Permit No,
55. Seconded by Councilman Whar-
ton. Garried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar•
ton.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Notice from tie Board of Dock
Cmmmissioners notifying the Gity of
Dubuque that the Dock Board has
now leased the front footage on
Peosta Street from East 16th Street
to the Stone Arch Bridge on Haw-
thorne Street and the west store
live of the Mississippi River from
the northerly line of Mineral Lots.
296 and 297 (the north end of the
Guy Atkinson property) northerly
to Klnball Steet, exclusive of pri•
vote property in that area, to Mr.
iVi. P. Gauer, presented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved that the
Notice be received and filed, Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duelman.
Carried by the following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Vau Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947 257
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of a statement
of receipts and also a list of claims
for which warrants were drawn
during the month of July, 1947, pre-
sented and read. Councilman Van
Duelman moved that the proof of
publication be received and filed.
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Garried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Ordinance No, 26.47
An Ordinance Amending Ordin-
ance No. 10-47 Being Ordinance
Entitled "Au Ordinance Making Ap-
ptapriations For The Expenditures
Of City Government Of The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa For The Fiscal
Year Beginning April 1, 1947 And
Ending Marcli 31, 1943" By Adjust•
ing Appropriations Made Under
Group 1-General Administration.
Group VIII-Miscellaneous And
Gt•oup XVI-Water Works, said or-
dinance having been gassed upon
first reading on August 25th, 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~ 26-1947
AN ORDINANCE A-EENDING OR-
DINANCE N0, 16-47 BEING OR-
DINANCE ENTITLED "AN OR-
DINANCE tIIAI{ING APPROPRIA-
TIONS FOR THE EXPEArDI-
TURES OF CITY GOVERNMENT
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1947, AND
ENDING MARCH 31, 1948" BY
ADJUSTING APPROPRIATIONS
-LSDE UNDER GROIIP I-GENER-
AL ADMINISTP.ATION, GROUP
VIII -MISCELLANEOUS AND
GROUP NVI-WATER WORI{S.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 10-47
making appropriations for the fiscal
year 1947-1948 of the City o f Dubuque
was adopted by the City Council, City
of Dubuque, on March 28, 1947, and
1~rHEREAS, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque has fixed the salary
of the City Manager at the rate of
X12,660.00 per annum instead of
~s,se2.6o; and
WHEREAS, it is necessarly to ad-
just the appropriations heretofore
made in order to provide for the pay-
. went of such salary; and
WHEREAS, the revisions will in-
volve no increasedtotal expenditures,
ATOVi', THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque;
7. That Ordinance No. 10-47 be-
ing "An Ordinance making appropria-
tions for the expenditures of city gov-
ernment of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
for the fiscal year beginning April 1,
1947, and ending March 31, 1948," be
and the same is hereby amended by
striking from:
Group T-General Administration
"102-Office of City Manager-
$12,525.00" and substituting there-
for "102-Office of City l~Ianager-
$14,569.25" and by striking from
Group VIII-Miscellaneous "148C
-Other Miscellaneous $14,365.00"
and by substituting therefor "148C
-Other lYIiscel4vneous $12,260.75"
and by striking from Group YVI-
Water !Corks "749A-Administra-
tion $25,622.00" and by substituting
therefor "149A -Administration
X25,736,75' and by striking from
Group YVI-Water Works "Re-
serve y825.00 and substituting
therefor "Reserve $710.25".
2. This ordinance, in the interest
of the preservation of public peace,
health, safety and the general welfare
of the City of Dubuque and the in-
habitants thereof being deemed urgent
and of immediate necessity, shall be
in force and effect from and after its
floe! passage, adoption and approval
by the Ctiy Council and publication as-
provided by law and the appropriations
herein provided for shall he available
and transfen•ed to the proper funds.
Passed upon first reading tuts 25th
day of August. 1947.
Passed, adopted and aPProved upon
final reading this 2nd day of Septem-
ber, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANR PAN DUEL;SIAN,
ALBERT WHARTON
F~'. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen.
Attest, J. J. SHEA,
City Cleric.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 4th
day of September, 1947,
J. J. SHEA,
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Seconded
by Councilman Wharton. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar•
toll.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
August 30,,1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa,
Gentlemen: On August 30, 1947,
we the undersigned, representa-
tives of the various city depart-
ments, conducted an inspection of
the following buildings,
A two story frame shed directly
to the rear of 534 Rhomberg Aven-
ue and located on Lots 23 and 24
of High Street Sub, and owned by
Antoinette M, Scharle: This shed
is in a very dilapidated condition
due to lack of maintenance and re•
pair and is being' supported only
because. it Isans against a Yrame
258 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
house right adjacent. It is a def-
inite fire hazard to the adjoining
property as it is connected to the
porch of a three story brick apart•
meat house and if it should catch
fire, the people occupying this
building would he immediately en-
dangered.
A two story building at 1334 Cen-
tral Ave, located on the N. 14t/2
feet of the South 2-5 of City Lot 444
and owned by Rose Hoefflin et al
and Lena Kleih. The roar of this
building was damaged by fire some
time ago and very little has been
accomplished to have it removed
or repaired. The floors and roof
are hanging partly unsupported
and it is not only unsightly but
dangerous to adjoining owners,
On July 31, 1947 we directed a
letter to your honorable body list-
ing two other pr9perties and we
would like to have these additional
buildings included when a condem-
nation committee is .appointed and
have them authorized to inspect
these buiklings, at the same time.
Respectfully submitted
THOS. C. HICKSON
Fire Chief
DONALD J, BANDY
Building Inspector
ALBERT J, ENTRINGER, M.D,
Health Director
" ouucihnan Moffatt moved that
the communication of Fire Chief
Hickson, Building Inspector Bandy
and Health Director Entringer be
referred to the Council to view
the gt~omtds, Seconded by Council-
man Vau Duelman. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
toll,
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
August 30, 1947
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen:
tiVith reference to the claim of
Lyutr C.,Osborn as father and nest
friend of his son, Emmett, far
datnag~es in the amount of $1,000.00
for injuries received when a bicycle
his son was riding struck a large
hole on Shiras Avenue causing the
bicycle to tip over and the boy to
fall. It appears that there w.as a
large hole in the street, the bicycle
dropped therein, threw the son,
Emmett, forward onto his face,
knocking out a front tooth, requir-
ing him to secure surgical and
dental aid, He has sustained actual
damages iu the amount of $83,00.
After consultation with the father,
they have agreed to accept $100.00
in full payment of their claim,
I recommend that the claim be
allowed in the sum of $100.00 and
that a. warrant be issued, therefore,
and. delivered upon delivery to the
City of a release executed by Lynn
C. Osborn as father and next friend
of Emmett Osborn and by Emmett
Osborn individually.
Yours truly,
Jahn J. Kintzinger.
City Solicitor,
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
$100.00 in favor of Lynn C, Osborn
as fatter and next friend of Em-
mett Osborn, ~a~s settlement in full
of the claim, and that said warrant
he delivered upon receipt by the
City of Dubuque of a properly ex-
ecuted release. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Y eas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Vau Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays=None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
Attgttst 29, 1947
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen:
With reference to the claim of
J. F. Roscamp in the amount of
$500.00 for damages sustained by
hint when he was assisting to de-
liver a pationt to St, Joseph Sani-
tarimn, I find that on or about
August 16, 1947, Frank Roscamp,
60 years old, the fatherof claimant
became violent; that the ambulance
was called, thkt claimant got into
the ambulance and while on the
way to the Sanitarium his father
became violent and bit him several
times.
There is no liability on the part
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947 259
of the City, I recommend that the
claim be denied,
Yours truly,
John J, Kintzinger,
City Solicitor,
Councilman Wharton moved that
the recommendation of City Solici-
for Kintzinger be approved, Sec-
ouc?ed by Councilman Van Duelman,
Carried by the following vote:
,Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
August 30, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen:
Herewith submitted for your cotr
sideration is ptroposed Dubuque
Homes Subdivision Na. 2 which has
been approved by the Planning and
Zoning Comtission.
Respectfully submitted,
DUBUQUE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
By Richard V. McKay, Secretary
Comicihnau Wharton moved that
the communication of the Planing
and Zoning Commission be received
and made a matter of record, Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor -lurphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar.
ton.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Resolution No. 123-47
Whereas, a plat has been flied by
Dubuque Homes, Inc, in which Lot
2 of 1 of 1 of 1 of Lot 2 of Bab-
cock's Addition in the City of Du-
buque, Iowa is subdivided and
platted as Dubuque Homes Subdi-
vision No. 2; and
Whereas, said plat has been duly
examined, investigated and ap•
proved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City oY Du-
buque; and
Whereas, upon said plat Cherokee
Drive is designated as a Street; and
Whereas, the owner has upon
said plat dedicated said street to
the public; and,
Whereas, the City Council has
examined said plat and has been
fully advised in the matter, finds
that said plat conforms to the City
ordinances relating thereto; and
Whereas, the City Council 'fnr•
then finds that the dedication of
Cherokee Drivo should he accepted
and confirmed and that said plat
should be approved; and
Whereas, Cherokee Drive is an
unimproved new street and the
Council is of the opinion that said
street should he improved by the
placing of a six inch macadam
base with asphalt wearing surface
and with a combination concrete
curb and gutter on both sides; and
Whereas, the Engineer's esti-
mated cost for s~~aid imptbvement
is as follows:
Grading ............................... $500.00
Macadam plus surface ........$2,000,00
Curb and Gutter ....................$3,500.00
Est. Total Cost ..................$6,000.00
and, Whereas, it is the opinion of
the City Council that said improve-
ments should be made on or before
July 1, 1948, that the plat filed
herein be approved upon Dubuque
Homes Inc, filing with the City
Clerk a surety company bond in
±he sum of six thqusand dollars,
which hood must be approved by
the City Council, said bond to in-
sure the construction and comple-
tion of the itnpravemeuts on Chero-
kee Drive on or before July 1, 1948
and said bond to provide for com-
pliance with the provisions oY ordi-
nance No. 23-45, the Subdivisiot
ordinance of the City of Dubuque
and especially Sec. IV thereof.
Now, Therefore, be It Resolved
by the City Council of the City
of Dubuque;
Sect. 1. That the dedication of
Cherokee Drive ttpon the plat of
Dubuque Homes Subdivision No 2
be, and the same is hereby
accepted for the purpose for which
it is thus dedicated,
Sec. 2. That the plat of Lot 2 of
1 of 1 of 1 of Lot 2 of Babcock's
Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa which will hereafter be known
as Dubuque Homes Subdivision No.
2 containing Lots 1, 2, 23 inclusive
and Lots 13A and 14A be, and the
same is hereby apptbved and the
-layor and Clerk ,are hereby di-
rected to endorse the approval of
the City of Dubuque upon said plat
provided;
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260 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1.94
That Dubuque Homes, Inc, sign
the written acceptance and agree-
ment hereto attached, agreeing to
comply with all of the terms and
conditions contained in this reso-
lution and that Dubuque Homes,
Inc.filewith the City Clerk a surety
company performance bond in the
amount of $G,OOD.OQ acceptable to
the City Council, insuring the con-
struction and completion of the
improvements on Cherokee Drive
on or before July 1, 1948, all as
herein before set out, all to be done
with the approval of the City
Manager,
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W, MOFFATT
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA
City Clerk.
Acceptance of
Resolution No. 123.47
Dubuque Homes, Inc. by author-
ity of its Board of Directors, with
full knowledge ,and understanding
of all of the terms and conditions
of Resolution No. 123-47, hereby
accepts the same as adopted, and
agree to abide by, comply with and
carry out aIP of the terms and con-
ditions thereof.
Executed this 4th day of Septem-
ber, 1947,
DUBUQUE HOMES, INC.
Charles P. Mettel
President
A. J. Mihm
Secretary,
Councilman Wharton move d
the adoption of the resolution. Sea
onded by Councilman Moffatt, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
September 2, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Dubuque, Iowa
This is to advise that I have ap•
proved the following policy and
bonds and desire to have your ap-
piwval on same for filing:
TAXI-CAB
Vets Radio Cab Cmnpany
5th and Central Avenue
Policy No. 14PL02626
American Casualty Co.
PERSONAL
Edward M, Tschirgi, City Treas.
Continental Casualty Co.
EICAVATION
Richard J. Burke, 130 West 13th
Street
Boud No, 5035
American Bonding Co, of Balti-
more,
Curtis-Straub Company
1069 Main Street
Central Surety & Ins. Corp:
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. Rhomberg,
City Manager.
Cotmcihnan Van Duelman moved
that the bonds be approved and
placed on file, Seconded by Coun-
cilman Wharton. Carried by the
following vote:
Leas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duehuan, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
September 2, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the City Coun-
cil held July 21, 1947 a communica-
tion from Dubuque County concorn-
ing the offer of $1b0.00 for Lot 7 of
South Avenue Addition made by
Andrew J. Daughetee was referred
to the Council to view the grounds.
The Council having view the
grounds decided to approve the tax
sale, I recommend that the decision
of the Council ba confirmed by
the passage of the :attached reso-
lution,
Respectfully submitted,
A. A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of City Man-
ager Rhomberg be approved, Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duel-
man. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947 261
Resolution Na, 124.47
Whereas, Lot 7 of South Avenue
Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa, was sold on
February 3, 1936 to Dubuque Couu-
ty, Iowa, by the County Treasurer
of Dubuque C~imity, Iowa, for de-
linquent taxes and unpaid taxes far
the years 1931 to 1934, inclusive;
and
Whereas, the said Dubuque,Ccun-
ty, Iowa, desirss to sell the above
described real estate to Andrew
J. Daughetee for $100.00, and
tiVhereas, the saleoi`said proper-
ty by Dubuque County, Iowa to An-
drew J, Daughetee for a sum less
than the total amount stated in the
tax certificate including all en-
dorsements of subsequent general
taxes, interests and costs requires
the written approval of a majority
of all tax-levying and tax-certifying
bodies having any interest in said
general taxes; Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the City Corm-
cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
that, the sale of said property to
Andrew J. Daughetee for the sum
of $100.00 in cash be and the same
is hereby authorized and approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947,
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J, J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayer Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
September 2, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: The Sisters of St.
Francis have begun the construc-
tion of Xavier Hospital on .the
northerly side of Davis Street just
outside the city limits. The archi-
tects for the Sisters, Schmidt, Gar-
den and Erikson ~of Chicago, are
anxious to connect with the city
sanitary sewer system,
A search of the records describes
that on September 27, 1926 an or-
dinance was adopted granting the
Sisters of St. Francis Convent the
right to construct and maintain a
sanitary sewer iu Windsor Avenue
from the intersection of Lowther
Street and Windsor Avenue north-
erly to the city limits at Davis
Street. However, this was never
done since there is ~at present no
sanitary sewer in Windrow Avenue
over this route. Instead an eight
inch sanitary sewer connected the
Sister's property to a manhole im-
mediately south of Davis Street in
.the alley first west of Windsor
Avenue,
Y recommend that the City Coun-
cil grant the Sisters~of Saint Fran-
cis the right to connect the new
hospital with the city sanitary sew-
er system with the provision that
should the system be thus over
loaded that they be required to
construct a separate sewer to
handle the sewage.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the recommendation ~of City
Manager Rhomberg' be approved
and the City Solicitor instructed to
prepare piroper proceedinga~as sug-
gested iu the recommendation of
City Manager Rhomberg. Seconded
by Councilman Moffatt, Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton,
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
September 2, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meeting of the
City Council held August 25, 1947
I was directed to make a report on
the operation of the old island air-
port. As you no doubt know H. W.
McAndrews operates the Cedar Fly-
ing Service at this location. There
is uo formal lease covering the
premises. The situation that pre-
vailed during the V•5 Naval Avia-
tion Training has been carried on
without a formal arrangement, It
consists of the payment to the city
of twenty-five cents per hour fm'
3
"z
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262 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
each hour of training time by the
operator.
It would appear to be in the best
interest of the city and of aviation
in this community to permit other
operators to engage in business
off the field and to terminate the
present arrangement which virtual-
ly gives to the Cedar Flying Ser-
vice amonopoly.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager,
Mr. Del Lynn addressed the Coun-
cil making formal application to
operate at the Island Airport ander
the same terms as the present
operator, Mr, H: N. McAndrews, is
operating. °
Councilman Wharton moved that
the commm~ication of City Man-
ager Rhomberg 'be received and
made a matter of record and the
City Manager directed to hold a
conference with Mr McAndrews
and Mr, Lynn to work out details
on the operation of the Island Air•
pmt and to submit a repm~t oP said
conference to the City Council.
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Carried by the following- vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman,
Wharton.
Nays-Noiie.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Resolution No. 125.47
Bt 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, he granted a permit to
sell cigarettes alld cigarette papers
within said City and the Manager
is directed to issue such, permit on
behalf of said City.
Name Address
J. Louis Spiehuau sand Susan
Spiehuau, 601 Rhomberg Avenue.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bond filed with the application be
approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Resolution No, 126.47
Whereas, applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted to
this Gounefl 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 grouted and
the licenses are to be issued upon
Cho compliance with the terms of
the ordinances of this City.
CLASS 'B" PERMIT
Name Address
George T. Vrotsos and Spiros D,
Coven, (transfer of address from
605 Main Street), 239 West 6th
Street.
CTeorge A. Nardin and Bessie Nar-
din, 1255 Central Avenue.
Mrs. Margaret Barrington,. 244
West 1st Strret.
Harry V. Grode and Viola Grode,
1638 Central Avenue.
William Hochbergor, 1701 Asbury
Street.
Thmuas F. McDonough and Ruth
McDonough, 1052 University Aw
enue.
J. Louis Spielman and Susan
Spielman, 601 Rhomberg Avenue,
Clifford Calvert and Bertha Cal-
vert, 185 Main Street.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB
The. Oasis Club, 998 Central Av-
onue.
Dubuque Lodge No. 355, Loyal
Order of Moose, 1397 Central Av-
enue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Vincent S. Schwartz, 1105 Walnut
Street.
Tenenbom Super Market, Inc.,
680 Locust Street,
National Tea Company, 898 Main
Street.
Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947 263
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution, Sea
onded by Gouncihnan Moffatt, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson,
Resolution No. 127.47
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 com-
ply with the ordinances of this
city and they have filed a prop-
er bond: Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Blanager be and he is hereby di-
rected to issue to the following
named applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
George T. Vrotsos and Spiros D.
Coven, 239 West 6th Street.
George A. Nardin and Bessie Nor
din, 1255 Central Avenue.
Mrs. Margaret Barrington, 244
West 1st Street.
Harry V. Grode and Viola Grode,
1638 Central Avenue.
tiVilliam Hochberger, 1701 Asbury
Street,
Thomas F. McDonough and Ruth
McDonough, 1052 University Av-
enue,
J. Louis Spielman and Susan
Spielman, 601 Rhomberg Avenue.
CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR
PRIVATE CLUB
The Oasis Club, 998 Central Av-
enue.
Dubuque Lodge No. 355, Loyal
Order of Moose, 1379 Central Aw
enue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Vincent Schwartz, 110b Walnut
Street.
Tenenbom Super Market, Inc.,
630 Locust Street.
National Tea Company, 898 Main
Street,
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed by such applicants le
and the same are hereby approved,
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R, MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Mofaatt moved the
adoption oP the resolution. Second•
ed by Councilman Wharton. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councihnau Th~ompsan.
Resolution No.. 128.47
Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form Af contract,
plat and schedule and all other
documents far the construction of
an eight inch vitrified the sanitary
sewer in York Street from the in-
tersection of York and Curtis
Streets to a paint 100 feet west of
the west property line ~of Soufn
Hill Street, estimated cost $2,464.36,
presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 111~offatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
t011.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
(Necessity fm• Improvement)
Resolution No, 129-47
Whereas, proposed plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, plat and
schedule have been duly prepared
and approved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque and are row
on file in the ofRce of the City Clerk
showing among other things the
following:
1, The boundaries of the district,
if any.
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264 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
2. The size and kind of sewers.
3. Each lot proposed to be as-
sessed together with a valuation
fixed by the Council.
4. An estimate of the cast of the
proposed improvement, atatiug the
same for each different type of con-
struction and kind of material to be
used,
5. In each case the amount there-
of which is estimated to be as-
sessed against each lot, for the
construction of an eight (S) inch
vitrified the sanitary sewer in York
Street from the intersection of
Ymk and Curtis Streets to a paint
100 feet west of the west property
lfae of South Hill Street.
Be It Therefore Resolved that the
City Council on its own motion or
upon petition of property owners,
deems it advisable and necessary
for the public welfare to make the
he~i°ein mentioned improvement, acid
unless property owners at. the time
of the final consideration of this
proposed resolution have on file
with the City Clerk objections to
the amount of the proposed assess-
menhs, they shall be deemed to
have waived all objections thereto.
Said improvement shall be con-
structed and done in accordance
with the plans and specifications
which have been prepared therefor
by the City Engineer which have
been approved by the City Counci]
and are now on file with the City
Clerk. That the cost and expense
of making said improvement will
be assessed upon and against all
privately owned property lying
within aessessable distance provided
by law and in an amount not to
exceed the amount provided by law,
property will be assessed whether
the same abuts thereon or is adja-
cent thereto according to area acid
in proportion to the special bene-
fits conferred thereby, and any de-
ficiency shall be paid out of the
general fund, improvement funds or
sewer furrds or, partly out of each
of such funds. Bands shall be issued
and sold in anticipation of deferred
payments of assessments when a
contract has been perfor°med and
accepted and the proceeds thereof
used to pay the contractor. The
railway portion of any street or as-
sessment district shall be assessed
to and paid by the raihvay com-
pany.
The above resolution was intro-
duced, approved and ordered placed
on file with the City Clerk this 2nd
day of September, 1947.
Approved and placed nn file for
final action.
Approved:
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W, W, MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
that the resolution be approved and
placed on fjle for Yiual action. Sec-
onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car-
ried by the final vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Vau Duehnan, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
(Fixing date of hearing)
Resolution No. 930.47
Whereas, the City Council of the
City ~of Dubuque, Iowa, has by Resc-
lution No. 128-47 given its prelim-
inary approval on the proposed
plans,. specifications and form of
contract and placed same on file
in the office of the City Clerk for
publfe inspection, for the c~onstruc-
tion of an eight (8) inch vitrified tije
sanitary sewer in York Street from
the intersection of York and Curtis
Streets to a paint 100 feet west af-
the west property line of South Hill ,
Street and,
Whereas, the proposed Resolution
of Necessity for said improvement .
has been introduced and is now on
file in the City Clerk's office for
public inspection,
Be It Therefore Resolved that on
tho 22nd day of September 1947 a
public hearing .will be held at 7:30
o'clock P. M, in the Council Cham-
ber in the City of Dubuque at which
time the owners of property sub-
ject to assessment for the proposed
improvement may appear and make
objection to the proposed plans and
specifications and proposed form of
contract and at the same time to
the boundaries of the proposed dis-
tri~t, to the cost of the improve-
went, to the amount proposed to be
assessed against any lot and to the
Adjourned Regular` Session, September 2nd, 1941 265
passage of the proposed Resolution
of Necessity and the City Clerk he
and be is hereby directed to cause
a notice of the time and place of
such hearing to be published in
some newspaper published iu the
City of Dubuque, the last of which
shall be not less. than two (2) nor
more than four (4) weeks prior to
the day fixed for its consideration
and unless property owners at the
time of final consideration of said
resolution have on file tivith the
Clerk objections to the amount of
the proposed assessment, they shall
have been deemed to have waived
all objectimis thereto, at which
hearing the Council will hear such
objections and enter on record its
final decision thereon.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 2nd day of September, 1947.
GEO. R, MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W, MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution, Second•
ed by Councilman Moffatt, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar•
ton,
A'ays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Dubuque, Iowa
August 29, 1947
Hon, Mayor, Members of the
City Council, and City Manager
Dear Sirs: Iu compliance with
instructions I am forwarding hero~
with a certified copy of a resolu-
tion adopted by the Board oY Direc-
tors at its regular meeting held
Thursday, August 28, 1947, which
is respectfully submitted in a sin-
cere spirit of cooperation far your
consideration.
Cordially yours,
J. A, KERPER,
Secretary
RESOLUTION
Whereas, steadily increasing au-
tomobile traffic is cre~atiug a car
parking problem for which reme•
dies must be provided if our city
is to progress and attract patrons
for our business establishments and
other visitors,
Whereas, while it is recognized
that in order to control traffic and
td avoid indiscriminate parking of
cars for long periods the installa-
tion of parking meters has become
necessary, but it ,fs obvious to
everyone that meters alone are only
a partial solution and unless sup-
plemented by the establishment of
public parking' areas and/or mul•
tiple story public garages, the use
of ~parlring~ meters will result in
creating antagonism and ill will
towards the city on the part of not
only visitors but our own residents
as well.
~-Vhereas, the Master City Plan
adapted some years ag'o, in the
preparation of which a thorough
study of this problem was made,
provides for one such parking area
iu connection with the widening
and improvement of Robinson
Street from Bluff to University
and designates the area between
Robinson Street and W.Bth Avenue
from the Telegraph-Herald Build•
ing west to University as a Parking
Lot site..
Resolved, that the City Admin-
istration be urged to carry out the
plan as adopted and in addition
cause a survey to bs made of
areas East of Iowa Street as a
possible site for a similar project,
and that steps be inaugurated
promptly to acquire such property
or properties, in the interest of
safety, convenience and general wel•
fare of this community,
I hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct copy of a
resolution adopted at a regular
meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Dubuque Chamber of Com-
merce held Thursday, August 28th,
1947.
J, A, Kerper, Secretary.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication of the Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors
with reference to parking lot prro-
ject and dated August 28th, 1947,
be received and made a matter of
record and the City Manager re-
quested to arrange a meeting
through the Secretary of the Cham-
ber of Commerce with a group
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266 Adjourned Regular Session, September 2nd, 1947
representing the Board of Directors
of the Chamber of Commerce, the
Housing Committee of the Cham-
ber of Commerce, the Citizens Ad-
visory Parking Committee and the
City Council to discuss the matters
referred to in said communication.
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Carried by the' following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None,
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
There being no further business
Councilman Wharton moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman Van
Duelman. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Van Duelman, Whar-
ton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
J. J, Shea,
City Clerk.
Approved ................................... 1948
Adopted ........................._........, 1948
Councilmen: j ......................................
Attest : .............................................
City Clerk.
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 267
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(Official)
Special Session, September 22nd,
1947.
Council met at 7:30 p.ui,
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council- ';
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton. City Manager Rhom-
berg.
Meeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Van Duelman and Thomp- ,'
son,
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had•
been duly made :and that this meet-
ing is called for the purpose of con-
ducting apublic hearing upon the
plans and specifications, Yorm of
contract, cost of improvement and
resolution of necessity for the con-
struetion of the Cherry-Green Street
Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station and
Force Main also for the construc-
of an eight inch vitrified the sani-
tary sewer in York Street, also for
considering bids received for the wi-
dening and paving of Audubon
Street and acting on any other busi-
ness as may properly come before
a regular meeting of the City
Council.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of pub-
lic hearing upon '„he plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of improvement for the con-
struction of the Cherry~Green St.
Sanitary Sewer, Lift Station and
Force Main, The 8•inch Sanitary
Sewer Line begins at the lift sta-
tion located at the intersection of
the alley between Cherry and (xreen
Streets and the alley at corporation
line, thence easterly in alley be-
tween Cherry and Green Streets 200
feet, thence southerly across the
easterly 10 feet of Lot No 206 of ,
Finley Addition to the centerline of
Cherry Street, to M ` H. Na. 2,
'thence easterly along the centerline
of Cherry Street a distance of 482
feet; also southerly along the ceter-
line ofFinley Street from the inter-
section of Finley and Cherry
Stl•eets a distance of 274 feet; also
from M. H. No. 2 westerly along
the ,centerline of Cherry Street a
distance of 269 feet; also from the
lift station north along-centerline of
corporation line alley a, distance of
255 feet to the intersection of said
alley and Green Street, thence east-
erly along centerline of Green
,Street a distance of 480 feet; also
from the intersection of Green and
Finley Strets northerly along the
centerline of Finley Street a die-
tanco of 270 feet, to the intersec-
tion of Poplar and Karrick Streets,
thence northeasterly along the cen-
terline of Poplar Street a distance
;of 160 feet; also from the inter-
section of Poplar and Karrick
Streets .northwesterly along a line
12 feet south of the north property
line of Karrick Street a distance o£
318 feet. The 0-inch cast iron force
main begins at the lift station run-
wing along centerline of alley at
corporation lice north a distance of
880 feet to the point of beginning
of the 8-inch Vitrified sewer pipe
force main which continues north
along centerline of said alley a dis-
tance of 815 feet to the intersection
of said alley and Seminary Street
at manhole No, 43 of Kaufmann
Avenue Trmik Line Sewer. Estim-
ated cost $27,930,79, presented and
read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that theproof of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Thompson, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couneil-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
P~~oof of publication, certified to
by the publisher, of notice of pend•
ency of resolution of necessity and
hearing upon proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of improvement for the con-
struction of the Cherry-Green St.
Sanitai°y Sewer, Lift Station and
Force Main. The 8-inch Sanitary
Sewer Line begins at the lift sta-
tion located at the intersection of
the alley between Cherry and Green
Streets and the alley at corporation
line, thence easterly in alley be-
tween Cherry and Green Strets 200
feet, thence southerly across the
easterly 10 feet of Lot No. 206 of
Finley Addition to the centerline of
Cherry Street to M. H, No. 2, thence
easterly along the centerline of
Cherry Street a distance of 482
feet; ..also southerly along the cen-
terline of Finley Street from the
268 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
intersection of Finley and Cherry
Streets a distance of 274 feet; also
from M. H• No, 2 tivesterly along
the centerline of Cherry Street a
distance of 269 feet; also from the
lift station north along centerline of
corporation line alley a distance of
255 feet to the intersection of said
alley and Green Street, thence ezst-
erly along centerline of ~Treen
Street a distance of 580 feet; also
from the intersection of Green and
Finley Streets northerly along the
centerline of Finley St, a distance
of 270 feet, to the litersection of
Poplar and Karrick Streets, thence
northeasterly along the centerline
of Poplar St. a distance of 160 feet;
also from the intersection of Poplar
and Karrick Streets northwesterly
along a line l2 feet south of the
north property line of Karrick St.
a distance of 318 feet, The 6-inch
cast iron force main begins at the
lift station rumrhrg' along centerline
of alley at corporation line north
a distance of 880 feet to the point
~of beginning of the 8 inch Vitrified
sewer pipe force main which con-
tinues north along centerline of
said alley a distance of 815 feet
to the intersection of said alley and
Seminary Street at manhole No. 43
of Kaufmann Ave. Trunk Line Sew-
er, presented and road,
Councilman Moffatt. moved that
the proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
vote:
`leas-Mayor Murphy,- Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Comticilman Wharton moved that
an attempt be made to secure waiv-
ers on all assessments from the
property owners who are subject
to assessment for the payment of
the cost of the construction of the
Cherry-Green Street Sanitary Sew-
er, Lift Station and Force Main
and that said waivers be then sub-
mitted to the City Council for con-
sideration, Seconded by Councilman
Moffatt. Carr°ied by the fallowing
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of pub-
lic hearing upon the plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of improvement for the con-
struction of au eight (8) inch vitri-
fied the sanitary sewer in York
Street from the intersection of
York and Curtis Streets to a point
100 feet west of the west Property
line of South Hill Street, estimated
cost $2,464.36, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the proof of publication be received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Van Duelman, Carried by the fol-
l~owlrg vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Mdffatt, Thompson, Van`Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of notice of parr
der-cy of resolution of necessity
and hearing upon proposed plans
and specifications, form of corr.
Tract acrd cost of improvement for
the construction of an eight (8)
inch vitrified' the sanitary sewer
in York Street foram the intersec-
tion of York and Curtis Streets to
a point 100 feet west of the west
property line of South Hill Street,
presented and read,
Councilman Thompson moved
that the proof ~of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nay s-None.
Councilman Wharton moved that
an attempt be made to secure waiv-
ers on all assessments from the
proper°ty owners who are subject
to assessment far the payment of
the oust of the construction of an
eight (8) inch vitr°liied tills~~anitary
sewer iu York Street from the in-
tersection of York and Curtis
Streets to a point 100 feet west
bf the west property line of South
Hill Street and that said waivers be
then submitted to the City Council
ion consideration. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompsmr, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 269
Proof of publication, certified to
ly the publishers, of the notice to
contractors of the receipt of pro-
posals for the widening and pan
ing of Audubon Street from the
worth property line of Loras Boule-
vard to the north property line of
Dexter Street, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed, Seconded by Coun-
cilman Wharton, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cohucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 22, 1944
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: Pursuant to your in-
structi~ons sealed bids were received
until 10:00 a.nt. September 22, 1947
for the widening and paving' oY Aa-
dubon Street from the north line
of Loras Boulevard to the north
line of Dexter Street. Oue bid re-
ceived, that of Thos. Flynn Coal
Company, a tabulation of which is
attached.
The bid is something over fifty
per cent greater than the En-
giueer's estimate. Since as&®ss•
;nests against benefited property
can not be collected in amounts
g~•eater than ten per cent above
those shown in the plat' and
schedule upon which a hearing was
held, it would appear that no award
should be made on the basis of the
bid submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Bid of Thos, Flynn Coal Co.-
Earth excavation $1.00 per Cu, Yd.;
Concrete sidewalks 4" thick 60
cents per Sq. Ft.; Removing side•
walk 5 ets, per Sq, Ft.; Rernoviug
stone curb 20 cents per Lin. Ft.;
Constructing concrete driveways
$4.75 per Sq. Yd.; Constructing
concrete pavement 6r/2 inches thick
with integral curb $4,76 per Sq.
Yd.; Furnish and install water stop
boxes $25.00 each; Remove trees
$35.00 each; Manhole covers to
grade $10.00 each; 'lbtal $33,851.95
Councilman Thompson moved
that the comunication of City Man-
ager Rhomberg together with the
bid of Thos. Flynn Coal Co, be re-
ferred bo the City Council for fur-
ther consideration. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, G~ouucil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Councilman Wharton moved to
suspend the rules for the purpose
of allowing any one present in the
Council Chamber, who wishes to do
so, to address the Council. Second-
ed by bouueilman Thompson, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor .Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
111r, Homer Golden addressed the
Cotmcil and submitted a cmnmuni-
cation from Mrs. Elizabeth Young
stating that she is vitally interested
in the installation of bus service
to the Park Hill and Kaufman Av
cone areas and since it has beau
established that the only practice-1
connection between the said Park
Hi11 Dishiet and Kaufman Avenue
would be over Primrose Street to
Dane Street and thence South to
Kaufman Avenue and because the
property between the end of Prim-
rose StreeC to a junction with
Kane Street is her own private
property that she does hereby of-
fer to the City of Dubuque, without
any charge or consideration what-
soever, enough of her property to
permit a street to be run through
far the special purpose of routing a
bus over said street, not limiting
said street for this purpose only,
and further providing that the
street be of concrete or other com-
position considered hard surface
and properly maintained and that
no buildings on the property are
to be moved and that the work be
started~as soon as possible and~ask-
ing that her own private drive of
some fifty feet be surfaced by the
City,
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be referred to
the City Manager, City Engineer
and City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Moffatt. Carried by the follo•,v-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murply, Council-
270 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claun ~of Mrs. Arthur
Bolte in the amount of $500.00 for
injuries received when she turned
her entire right foot over a hole in
the sidewalk in front of the General
Motor Service Company at 65 Main
Street, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the Notice of claim be referred
Io the City Solicitor for investiga-
tion and report. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Moffatt, Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Gouncil-
tnen Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Notice of Claim of Clarence J,
Bowen in the amount of $3,000.00
for damages to his home and per-
sonal property caused by a sewer
backing up inside of his home lo-
cated at 2975 Windsor Avenue, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Notice of Claim be referred to
the City Solfcitor for investigation
and report, Seconded by Couucil•
man 114offatt. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nay s-None.
Communication of Robert D. Blue,
Governor of Iowa, advising that
some time in the near future the
~sderal Government will eomrneuce
the return of the bodies of our
soldier dead and enclosing Yor
Council information an outline of
the procedure that is being follow-
ed by the War Department in carry-
ing out this task, presented and
read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the City Clerk be instructed
to convey copies of this information
to The Veterans of Foreign Wars,
The American Legion and The Am-
vsts, Seconded by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried b'y the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Communication of the Dubuque
Trades and Labor Congress thank-
ing Council for their participation
in the Labor Day Parade, presented
and read,
Councilman Van Dushnan moved
that the coriimunication he received
and filed. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton, Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None,
Communication of Henry J, Cun-
ningham stating that in reference
to his letter of last July 31st that
he notes that Council have com-
piled with one of the laws by adopt-
ing an ordinance to legalize in one
way the City Manager's salary
raise of July 16th last and again call•
ing Council attention to Sections
14 and 16 ~of Chapter 24 of the Cbde
of Iowa which have not been com-
plied with one of the laws by adopt-
action will not have to be taken at
the expense of taxpayers to have
the matter propsrly adjudicated in
the full light oY the laws oY the
State, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication be received and
filed. S~econdsd by Councilman Mof-
fatt. Carried by the following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nags-None,
Communication of the Dubuquo
Kiwanis Club submitting enclosed
resolution, which was passed at the
last meeting of the Club, express-
ing the endorsement of the proposed
plan of the Chamber of Commerce,
for to widen and improve Roiiinson
Street from Bluff Street westerly
to University Avenue and to utilize
Che area thereby made available
for public parking westerly from
ohs Telegraph-Herald building to
University Avenue, and also ex-
pressing its approval of the action
of the City Council taken with
respect thereto, presented and read,
Couucilma-n Moffatt moved that.
the cmnmunication and attached
resolution be received and filed. Nb
second received to Councilman's.
IJioffatt motion,
Councilman Wharton moved that.
the communication and attached.
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 271
resolution be referred to the Coun•
o i 1. Seconded U y Councilman
Thompson, Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton,
Nays-None,
Communication of Miss Loretta
Timpe submitting offer in the
amount~of $200.DO.for the purchase
of Lots 18 and 19 of Wrn. Blokes
Addition owned by the City of Du-
buque, presented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved to re-
fer the communication to the Coun-
cil for consideration, Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelman. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
merr Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
mail, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Communication of Thos J, Mul-
grew Co, by Thomas J, Mulgrew,
stating that Terminal Street is
badly in need of repairs and since
the water hole on Block 27 and
Camp Street has been filled and
there is rro outlet for the water that
it will require some filling and
some repairing, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that temporary repairs be made
immediately on Terminal Street
and that the City Engineer be di-
rected to immediately prepare a
profile showing the proposed grade
of Terminal Street, Sscmrded by
Comncilman Moffatt. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of Anton Schmitt et al
requesting Council to take action
to bring about a stop to the nuis-
ance created at the residence lo-
cated ~ou the Southwest corner of
13th and Washington Streets, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the petition be referred to
tle Chief of Police for investiga-
tion. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton, Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couucil-
men Moffatt, Tlompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition of Navy Club, Ship No,
fi7, requesting permission for the
holding of an Anchor Day Sales on
Saturday, Octobei° 2b, 1947, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the request be granted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duelnrau,
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None. .
Petition of Navy Mother's Club
Battleship Iowa No, 44 requesting
permission to hold a tag' day on
October 25, 1947, presented and
read,
Councilman Thompson moved
that the request be granted, Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duel-
man. Carried by tle following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of the Senior High
School requestion permission to
stretch a banner~acr~oss Main Street
between the Dubuque Building and
the Graham Clothiers Building, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved the
request be granted and the ersctiou-
of said banner to be under the sup-
ervision of the BuIlding Inspector.
Seconded by Councilman Thomp-
son. Carried by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Maym• Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Petition of Geo. Kohlmann et al,
residents of White Street and Cen-
tral Aveirue in the 2100 block re-
questing Council to abate the nuis-
ance in their neighborhood caused
by the discharge of water from
the Haudenshield Funeral Home
into the open gutter, presented and
read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the City Solicitor be directed to
dr°aft an ordinance covering the
overflow of water from air con-
ditioned places and any other dis-
charge of waste water upon the
streets and sidewalks of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson, Carried by
the following vote:
272 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of William E. Scantle-
bury et al requesting that cement
curbstones be constructed on the
part of West 3rd Street running
from Grandview Avenue West to
the bottom of the Hill or the dis-
tance of about ~a block, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the
Council. Seconded by Councilman
Van Duelman. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man. Wharton,
Nays-Noun.
Petition of Mrs. Agnes Clancy re-
questing arefund in the amomit
of $7690 on her Cigarette Permit
No. 30 as she has discontinued
i~usiness •ou September 15, 1947,
presented and read.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the request be granted and the City
Auditor instructed to draw ~a war-
rant in the amount of $75.00 in
favor of Mrs. Agnes Clancy to
cover the amount of refund grouted
on the unexpired portion ~of her
Cigarette Permit No. 30. Seconded
by Councilman Van Duelman. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Wm, F. Bari°ing'ton re-
questing arefund in the amount of
$100.00 on his Class 'B" Beer Per•
mit No. 5 as he has discontinued
business on September 2, 1947, pre-
-rented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $100.00
in favor of Wm. F. Barrington to
cover the amount of refund granted
on the unexpired portion of his
Class °`B" Beer Permit No. 5. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duel-
man. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 114offatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Dick Ferguson re-
questiug arefund in the amount of
$50.00 on his Class "B" Beer Permit
No. 128 as he has discontinued busi-
ness on Septenilrer 1, 1947, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Van .Duelman moved
that the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to draw a
warrant in the amount of $50.00 in
favor of Dick Ferguson to cover
the amount of refund grouted on
the unexpired portion of his Class
"B" Beer Permit No. 128. Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Y-ear-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dueh
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Floyd Tschiggfrie re-
questing arefund in the amount of
$150.00 on his Class "B" Beer Per-
mit No. 80 and also requesting a
refund in the amount of $75.00 oil
his Cigarette Permit No. 21fi as he
has discontinued business on Sep-
tember 22, 1947, presented and
read.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the request be granted and the
City Auditor instructed to ~'~aw
a warrant in the amount of $150,00
in favor of Floyd Tsehiggfrie to
cover the amount of refund granted
on the unexpired portion of his
Class "B" Beer Permit No. 80 and
also that the City Auditor bo in-
structed to draw a warrant in the
amount of $75.00 in favor of Floyd
Tschiggfrie to cover the amount
of refrmd granted on the unexpired
portion of his Cigarette Permit No,
216. Seconded by Councilman
'Phompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-illayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Veterans of Foreign
Wars requesting permiss'son to in-
augurate the sale of their annual
Poppy sale on Friday evening, Sep•
tember 26th and continue through
Saturday, September 27th, 1947,
presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the request be granted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 273
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
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
during the month of August, 1947,
presented and read.
Gouncihnan Van Duelman moved
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun•
Gilman Thompson. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 19, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor ~~aud
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meeting of
August 25 a petition was received
from K. R. Corwin requesting a
building permit for the erection of
a Hmne-Ola house on Valley Street
near Mount Loretta,
The Building Inspector was re-
quested to obtain plans and speci-
fications for this type of construc-
tion. Herewith submitted for the
consideration of the Gouucil are the
plans and specifications.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD J, BANDY,
Building Inspector,
Comrcilman Wharton moved that
the Building flrspector be directed
to issue one building' permit to K.
R. Corwin far the erection of a
Home-Cla house on Valley Street
near Mount Lm'etta. Seconded by
Councihuan Moffatt. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-Noce.
September 18, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: The Planning and
Zoning Commission respectfully
recommends to your honorable
body, approval of the Preliminary
Plat of Vernon Heights Subdivision
being developed by Mr, Louis Kolf-
enbach and shown on attached
drawing,
Yours truly,
DUBUQUE PLANNING AND ZON-
ING COMMISSION
By Richard V. McKay, Secy,
Councilman Wharton moved that
the conununication and plat be re-
ferred to the Council to view the
grounds. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Mo£iatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharbou.
Nays-None,
September 19, 1947.
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: You are no doubt
aware that the City of Dubuque
does not have 'any foiznal regulation
regarding sick leave for its em-
ployees. An enequftable system has
prevailed where in employees on
monthly salaries have had sick
leave benefits and workers on hour-
ly and ou daily mates have been
denied such privilege.
It is my reconuuendation that the
City Council regulate sick leave
benefits to all employees by the
passage of an ordinance which will
automatically cm~reet the inequality
iu the 1>resent inadequate and un-
regulated method.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the reconmiendation of Gity
11Ianager Rhomberg be approved
and the City Solicitor instructed io
prepare a proper ordinance, Sec-
onded by Conncihnau Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
September 19, 1947
'Po the Honorable Mayor and
City Couucfl, Dubuque, Iowa
C~eutlemeu: Herewith submitted
is a perfm~mance bond of Dubuque
Homes Incorporated as Principal
and the Massachusetts Bonding and
Insurance Company as surety in
the amount of six thousand dollars
($6,000) insuring the construction
and completion of the improve-
ments on Gherolcee Drive on or be-
fore September 1, 1948,
I recommend that the perform•
once bond be approved and placed
on file.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager
274 special Session, September 22nd, 1947
Councilman Van Duelman moved
thi{t the recommendation of City
Manager Rhomberg be approved,
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt,
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 19, 1947
'po the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meeting of
August 11, 1947 the petition of
Louis F, Fautsch and others re-
questing that the tennis courts in
Grandview Park be repaired and
maintained was referred to the City
Manager to confer with the Park
Board,
I wish to report that I have dis-
cussed this matter with the Park
Board .and visited the site with the
members of the Board, The Park
Board members are fully aware of
the great need for tennis courts in
the south end of the city, It was
fomrd that the first requirement is
an extensive drainage system to
provide a proper base for any type
of tennis courts in this location,
The Park Board does not have suf-
ficient funds at this time to proceed
with this project, It is, however,
the hope of the Park Board that in
the future they will be able to in-
stall the necessary drainage sys-
tem and that perhaps some ways
and means will be devised to ~ob-
tain the necessary funds to pave
the courts after the drainage is in-
stalled.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A, RHOMBERG
City Manager
Councilman Wharton moved that
the report of City Manager Rhom-
berg be received and made a mat-
ter of record, Seconded by Council-
man Van Duelman, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
inen Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None,
September 19, 1947
'1'o the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen; I wish to call your
attention to the condition of the
pumping engines of the Fire De-
partmeut. There are five pumpers
in active service as follows:
American La-France 1,000 Gal-
lons, 1924; American La-France
1,250 Gallons, 1936; 2 Four Wheel
Drive 1,000 Gallons each, 1939; and
American La-France 760 Gallons,
7.942.
Since the Ahrens-Fox 1,000 Gal-
lon pumper of 1925 has been junked
we are dependent upon a 1922
model American La-France 1,000
Gallon pumper for our reserve
pumping. This reserve engine is in
very poor shape and can not be
oxpected to do any sustained work,
It is therefore necessary that
we take steps to supplement our
pumping capacity,
I recommend that the Council so-
licit bids for the purchase of a new
fire pumper.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Thompson moved
that the reconunendation of City
Manager Rhomberg be approved
and the City Manager and Fire
Chief instructed to prepare speci-
fications far the same and that the
City Clerlc be directed to advertise
Yor proposals far the furnishing to
the City of Dubuque of a new fire
pumper in accordance with said
specifications. Seconded by Council-
man Van Duelman. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
September 19, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iotiva
Geutlemetr: At the meeting of
August 26th the Building Inspec-
tor was htstructed to issue a per-
mit fm~ the erection of one Butler
Boulevard Horse of aluminum con-
struction. This structure is now
nearing completion and appears to
be of substantial construction,
I recommend that the Council au-
thorize the Building Inspector to is-
sue permits on application Yor this
type of dwelling.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 275
Councihnan Wharton moved that
the. recommendation of City Man-
ager Rhomberg be approved and
the Building Inspector so authorized,
Seconded by Councilman Moffatt.
Carried by the following vote:
Ipeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
September 22, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: A meeting was held
Friday evening September 12 in
the Council Chambers to discuss
the widening of Robinson Avenue
as an extension of West 9th Street
and an off-street parking lot adja•
cent thereto.
Present were the Cfty Council,
the Board of Directors of the Du-
buque Chamber of Conunerce and
its Housing Committee, together
with tho Chairman of the Citizens
Advisory Parking Committee and
other interested citizens.
After considerable discussion it
appeared that there was consider
able interest in the Robinson Av-
enue project but that tho off-street
parking consideration should not
be limited to one particular loca-
tion.
In view of the general public
interest in the matter I recommend
that the City Council investigate
the probable cost of widening Rob-
inson Avenue and that~a study be
made of the possibility of obtain•
ing several conveniently located
off-street parking lints in the down•
town area.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A. RHOMBERG,
City 114anag'er
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of City Man-
ager Rhomberg be approved, Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, jVharton.
Nays-None.
September 22, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meeting of
August 25 the petition of Jaeger
Kunnert Company, 850 Jackson
Street requesting permission to
cotstruct and maittain a loading
dock and canopy three feet onto
Jackson Street was referred to the
Council to view the grounds, The
City Council having viewed the
premises decided to grant the re-
quest as revised in the supplement-
ary .application of Jaeger Kunnert
dated September 22.
I recommend that the decision
of the Council be confirmed and
that proceediug~s be prepared grant-
ing Jaeger Kunnert Gonrpany the
right to construct and maintain a
loading dock and canopy four feet
in width on Jackson Street thirty-
five feet in length extending north-
erly from the south corner of the
existing old building.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Vau Duelman moved
that the recommendation of City
114anag~er Rhomberg be approved.
Secoudedby Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men 11'Ioffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 22, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the meetings of
August 4th and August 30th the at-
tenrion of the Council was called to
several dilapidated buildings by the
Fire Chief, the Building Inspector
and the Health Director, These
buildings were referred to the
Cowrcil to view the grounds,
The Council having viewed the
g~rouuds and the various buildings
on September 14th decided to ap-
point acommittee to inspect the
properties and to males reports and
recommendations as provided uy
law.
I recommend that the decisions
of the Council be confirmed, that
a committee of three be appointed
to inspect and report on the fol-
lowing property: the large frame
barn and the series of sheds in the
rear of 15 Bluff Street hocated oil
lots 3 and 4 of the Subdivision of
Lots 2 and 2 of 3 of city lot 598
owned by Marie and Nelly Clancy;
the frame building in the rear of
625 Central Avenue located on the
276 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
south one-half of city lot 245 and
owned by Anna Appel and others,
the two story frame shed in the
rear of 634 Rhomberg Avenue and
located on lots 23 and 24 of Higir
Street Sub owned by Antoinette
M. Scharle; and the two story
building at 1334 Central Avenue, lo-
cated ~mi the north 14i/2 feet of the
south 2/5 of city lot 444 and owned
by Rose Hoeffliu and others and
Lena Kleih.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of City Mana-
ger Rhomberg' be approved and
that Messrs, Fred Schroeder, James
Saul and Fred Fichter be appointed
as meurbers of a condemnation com-
mittee to serve in conjunction with
the Building' Inspector. Seconded
by Cormcilman Wharton, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 22, 1947
T~o the Hmiorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: At the Council meet-'
ing of August 25th the petition of
O'Connor, Thomas and O'Coimm'
requesting that permission be
granted to the Illinois Central
Railroad Company to construct and
maintain aside track ou Salina
Street to serve Marmis and Solo-
mon, was referred to the Cormcil
to view the grounds.
The Council having viewed the
premises on September 14, decided
to grant the request.
I recommend that the decision of
the Council be confirmed and that
the ordinance outlining the grant
be introduced.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the recommendation of City Man-
ager Rhornberg be approved. Sec•
owned by Councilman Van Duelman,
Carried by the follotiving vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Ordinance No. 27.47
An Ordinance granting to the
Illinois Central Railroad Company,
its successors and asigns, right to
construct and maintain ~a sidetrack
from its tracks in Salina Street
north of Charter Street thence in
a northeasterly direction in Salina
Street and into the premises de-
scribed~as Lot 12~and the north 40
feet of Lot 11, all in Block 13, in
Dubuque Harbor Company's Addi-
tion in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and providing the terms and condi-
tions thereof, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duehuan moved
that the reading' just had be con-
sidered the first reading ~of the or-
durance. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing voie:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cormcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel
nran, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the rules be suspended requir-
ing an ordinance to be read on
three separate days. Seconded by
Gotmeihnan Moffatt. Carried by the
follc~ving vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Cormcil
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Arays-Noce.
Councilman Van Duehuan 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 Wharton. Carried by
the following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Norio.
September 15, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council, Dubuque, Iowa
Gentlemen: I herewith submit re-
ports of the City Auditor, City
Treasurer, City Health Department
and City Water Department for the
month ~of August, 1947, also list of
claiiirs and list of payrolls for which
warrants were issued for the month
of August, 1947.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A. RHCMBERG,
City Manager
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 277
Councilman Thompson moved
that the reports he received and
placed on file. Seconded by Couu-
cihuan Moffatt. Carried by the fol-
lowing' vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution Nc. 131.47
Be It Resolved by the City Corm-
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 an
behalf of said City.
Name Address
William F. Hansen, (Effective
10/1/47) 310 East 30th Street.
Audrey J, Fesleg 553 Eighth Av-
enue.
Josoph J. Ott, 2003' Washingtmn
Street.
Frank C. Wieland, 3198 Central
Avenue.
George Deyoe, 469 Main Street.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
he approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 22nd day of September, 1942
CEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THGMPSCN,
ALBERT WHARTCN,
W. W. MCFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Second-
ed by Councilman Wharton. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couhcil-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
rirau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 132.47
Whereas, application 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 gnauted and
the licenses are to be issued upon
the compliance with the terms of
the ordinances ~of this City,
CLASS `B" PERMIT
Name Address
William F. Hansen, 310 East 30th
Street,
Audrey J. Feder, 553 Eighth Av-
enue.
GLASS "C" PERMIT
Nirs. Wilma Gloeclnier, 343
Eighth Avenue,
Passed, adopted and approved
this 22nd day of September, 1947.
GEC, R. MURPHY,
114ayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THCMPSGN,
ALBERT WHARTGN,
W. W. MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest.: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Van Duehuan moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councihnau Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeaa-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Resolution No, 133-47
Whereas, hertofore ,applications
for Beer Permits were filed by the
within named applicants and they
have received the apprroval~of this
Cormcil; and
Whereas, the premises to be oG
copied by such applicants have
been inspected .and found to comply
with the ordinances Hof this City
and they have filed a proper band:
Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Mana-
ger bs and he is hereby directed
to issue to the following named
applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS `B" PERMIT
Name Address
William F. Hauseu, 310 East 30th
Street,
Audrey F, Fesler, 553 EighiL
Avenue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Mrs. Wilma Gloeckner, 343 Eighth
Avenue,
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed by such applicants be
and file same are hereby approved.
T
278 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
Passed, adopted and approval
this 22nd day of September, 1947,
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F. W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W, MOFFATT,
Cauncihuen
Attest: J. J, SHEA,
City Clerk
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 134.47
Preliminary approval of proposed
plans, specifications, form of con-
tract, plat and schedule and all
other documents for the construc-
tion of an eight (S) inch vitrified
the sanitary sewer for Vernon and
Edina Streets beginning' ~at the
~existing~ manhole located in mineral
lot No. 176 and running southerly
across mineral lot No. 176 and lot
Nq ^r2 of Voelker Highlands to the
center of Edina Street, (M, H, No.
1), thence southerly across lots 1
and 2 of lot 73 of Voelker High-
]ands and lot 1 of Mount Pleasant
aclclftiou to the center of Vernon
Street, thence north easterly along
the centerline oY Vernon Street to
a point 225 feet west of the west
property line of Alta Vista Street;
also from manhole No. 1 northeast-
erly ~along~ the centerline of Edina
Street to a point 225 feet west of
the west property line of Alta Vista
Street. Estimated cost $6,154,4b, pre-
sented ,and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
metr Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nay s-None.
NECESSITY FOR
IMPROVEMENT
Resolution No. 135-47
Whereas, proposed plans, speci-
fications, form of contract and
schedule have been duly prepared
and approved by the City Council
of the Gity of Dubuque and are now
on file in the office of the City
Clerk showing among other things
the fallowing:
1. The boundaries of the distrfct,
if any.
2. The size and kind of sewers.
3. Each lot proposed to be as-
sessed together with a valuation
fixed by the Council.
4. An estimate of the cost of
the proposed improvement, stating
the same far each different type of
construction and kind of material to
be used,
5. In peach case the amount
thereof which is estimated to be
assessed against each lot, for the
construction of an eight (8) inch
vitrified the sanitary sewer for
Vernon and Edina Streets beginn•
ing at the existing manhole in
nuneral lot No. 176 and running
southerly across mineral lot No.
176 and lot No, 72 of Voelker High•
lands to the center of Edina Street,.
(M, H. No, 1), thence southerly
across lots 1 and 2 of lot 73 of
Voelker Highlands acrd lot 1 of
Mount Pleasant addition to the
center of Vernon Stree, thence
north easterly a1•ong the center]ine
of Vernon Street to 'a point 225
feet west of the wort property lure
of Aita Vista Street; also from
manhole No. 1 northeasterly along
the centerline of Edina Street to a
point 225 feet west ~of the west
property line of Alta Vista Street.
Be It Therefore Resolved that
the City Council on its own motion
or upon petition of property owners,
deems it advisable and necessary
for the Public welfare to make the
herein mentioned improvement, and
unless property owners at the tune
of the final consideration of this
proposed resolution have on file
with the City Clerk objections to
the amount of the proposed assess-
ments, they shall be deemed to have
waived all objections thereto.
Said improvement shall be can
strutted and done in accordance
with plans and specifications which
have been prepared therefor by the
City Engineer which have been ap-
proved by the City Comtcil and are.
now on file with the City Clerk.
Special Session, September 22nd, 19'7 279
That the cost and expense of mak-
ing said improvement will be ~as•
sessed upon and against all pri-
vately owned property lying within
assessable distance provided by
law acid in an amount not to ex-
ceed the amount provided by law,
property will be assesod whether
the same abuts theron or is ad•
jacent thereto according to area
and iu proportion to the special
benefits conferred thereby, and any
deficiency shall be paid out of the
general fund, improvement funds
or sewer funds, m' partly out of
each of such funds, Bonds shall be
issued and sold in anticipation of
deferred payments -of assessments
when a contract has been per-
formed and accepted and the pro-
ceeds thereof used to pay the con-
tractor, The railway portfou of any
street or assessment district shall
be assessed to and paid by the rail-
way company,
The aUove resolution was intro-
duced, approved and ordered planed
on file with the City Clerk this
22nd day of September, 1947.
Approved and placed on file for
final action
Approved:
CEO. R. 11tURPHY
Mayor
PRANI4 VAN DUELDpAN
F, W. THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W. NIOFFATT
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA
City Clerk.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the resolution be approved and
placed on file Yor final action. Sea
owned by Comrciimau Moffatt. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
nrart, Wharton,
Nays-None,
(FIYIlVG DATE OF HEARING)
Resolution Na: 136.47
Wheareas, th-e City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by
Resolution No 134-47 given its
preliminary approval on t h e
proposed plans, specification and
form of contract and placed
same ~on file in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection, for
the construction of au eight (8)
inch vitrified tfle s~auitary sewer
for Vernon and Edina Streets be-
ginning at the existing manhole lo-
cated in mineral lot No. 176 and
running southerly across mineral
lot No. 176 and lot No. 72 of Voel-
ker Highlands to the center of
Edina Street, (M. H, No. 1), thence
southerly across lots 1 and 2 of lot
73 of Voelker Highlands and lot 1
of Mount Pleasant addition tb the
center of Vernon Street, thence
north easterly along the centerline
of Vernon Street to ~a point 225 feet
west of the west property lice of
Alta. Vista Street; also from ratan
hole No, 1 northeasterly along the
centerline of Edina Street to a point
225 feet west of the west property
line of Alta Vista Street.
and,
Whereas, the proposed Resolu-
tion of Necessity far said improve-
ment has been introduced and is
now on file in the City Clerk's
office for public inspection,
Be It Therefore Resolved that on
the 13th day of October, 1947, a
public hearing will be held at 7:30
o'clock P.NI. in the Comrcil Cham-
ber in the City of Dubuque at which
time the owners of property subject
to assessment for the proposed im-
provement may appear and make
objection to the proposed plans and
specifications and proposed form
of contract and at the same time to
the boundaries of the proposed dis-
trict, to the cost of the improve-
ment, to the amount proposed "to be
assessed ag~aiust any lot and to the
passage of the pr~opoaed Resolution
of Necessity and the City Clerlt
be and he is hereby directed ~to
cause a notice of the time and
place of such hearing to be pub=
lisped in some newspaper published
in the City of Dubuque, the l~a~st of
which shall be not less than two
(2) nor more than four (4) weeks
prim' to the day fixed for its con•
eideration~and unless property own-
ers at the time of final considera-
tion of said resolution have on file
with the Clerk objections bo the
amount of the proposed assessment,
they shall have been deemed to
have waived all objections thereto,
a.t which hearing the Council will
hear such objections and eater ou
record its final decision thereon,
280 Special Session, September 22nd, 1947
Passed, adopted and approved
this 22nd day of September, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY,
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
F, W. THOMPSON,
ALBERT WHARTON,
W. W, MOFFATT,
Councilmen
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
Cfty Clerk
Councilman Vau Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton. Caa
sled by the Following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 22, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen:
You are no doubt aware of the
present method ~of obtaining water
frmn the wells at the Eagle Point
Pumping Statimt, Wells number
six and seven have turbine pmnps
operated by electric motors and
standby gasoline engines. The
other wells have no standby power
that can be used in the event of an
interruption of electric services. it
is necessary drat the pumps serv-
ing wells and seven be replaced.
It appears to be good judgement to
install stand-by electrical generat-
ing equipment which can be used
in the event of electrical service
interruption for any of the well
units and/or the high lift pumping
~egnipment instead of providing
separate gasoline engines at each
installation.
Far your consideration there are
submitted herewith plans and speci-
fications for stand-by generating
equipment at the Eagle Point Pump-
ing Station together with appropr-
iate proceedings leading up to the
solicitation of bids.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the conmmnicatiou of City Manager
Rhomberg be received and made a
matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Carried by tho
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
m~an, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 137.47
Preliminary approval of proposed
plans, specifications, form oY coir•
tract and cost of improvement for.
the construction, Punishing, deliver-
ing and test gasoline or diesel
driven generating units for the
existing' Eagle Point Pumping Sta-
lion at Dubuque, „Iowa, estimated
cost $36,900.OQ presented and read,
Councilman Van Duehnan moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Vi~harton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 138.47
Whereas, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by
Resolution No. 137-47, given its
preliminary approval on the pro-
poeed plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost of
improvement, and placed same on
file in the office of the Gity Clerlc
for public inspection, for the Con•
strutting, Furnishing, Delivering
and T'esting' of gasoline or diesel
driven generating units for the ex-
isting Eagle Point Pumping Station,
Be It Therefore Resolved that on
the 13th day of Oct. 1947, a Public
Hearing will be held gat 7:30 o'clock
P.NI. in the Council Chamber in the
City of Dubuque, at which time the
taxpayers may appear and make
abjection to the proposed plans and
specifications, and proposed farm
oY contract, to the cost of the im-
provement, ahd the City Clerk be
and he is hereby directed to cause
a notice of the time and place of
such hearing to be published 10
days before said hearing in the
official newspaper, published in the
City of Dubuque, at which hearing
the City Council will hear any
objections and enter on record its
final decision thereon.
Passed, adopted and approved
Special Session, September 22nd, 1947 281
this 22nd day of Sept, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F, W, THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W. MOFFATT
Councilmen,
Attest: J, J. SHEA
City Clerk.
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Seconded
by Councilman Van Duehnan, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No, 139.47
Be It Resolved By The City Coun-
cil Of The City Of Dubuque that
pursuant to a Resoitttion No.
137-47, which was duly passed by
the Council for the Canstructiug',
Futmishurg~, Delivering' aatd Testing
of gasoline or diesel driven genes-
ating units fm' the existing' Eagle
Paint Pumping Station, that said
improvements be, and they ,are
hereby ordered constructed,
Be It Farther Resolved that the
cost and expense of the said im-
provement be Paid from the Water
Works General Fund.
Be It Further Resolved that the
City Clerk he and he is hereby or-
dered and directed to advertise for
pt~oposals for the construction of
the improvement herein provided
for in the manner provided by law,
the said improvement shall be com-
pleted within the number of con•
secutive days specified by the bid-
der, which couunencement date
shall be specified in a written order
by the City Manager.
Bo It Fnr'ther Resolved th~~at this
resolution being deemed urgent and
of immediate necessity shall be iu
force and effect from and after its
passage and adoption by the City
Council.
Passed, adopted and appt'oved
this 22nd day of September, 1947,
GEO. R. MURPHY
Maym•
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F, W. THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W, W. MOFFATT
Comiciimen,
Attest: J, J, SHEA
City Clerlc,
Councilman Thompson moved tho
adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Couucihnan Van Duehnan.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton,
Nays-None.
There being no further business
Councilman Wharton moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councfl-
meu Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-Noce.
J, J, Shea,
City Clerk,
Approved .,.,._ ................_,,...,., 1948
Adopted .................................... 1943
Attest :................................................
City Clerk.
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282. Special Session, September 29th, 1947
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(Official)
Special Session, September 29th,
1947.
Council met at 7:30 P.M.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton. City Manager Rhom-
berg.
Meeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Wharton and Moffatt.
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting is
called for the purpose of consider-
ing the bid submitted Por the widen-
ing and paving of Audubon Street
from the north property line of
Loras Boulevard to tle north pro-
perty line of Dexter Street .and
acting on any other business as
may properly come before a reg-
ular meeting of tle City Council.
City Manager Rhomberg sub-
mitted averbal report, stating that
iu his judgment the City Engineer's
estimate, Yor the widening' and
~ paving~of Audubon Street from the
north property llre of Lm-as Boule-
vard to the north property line of
Deter Street, was iu error, since
it was too low in figuring the items
of labcr and materials, and that the
bid submitted was comparable to
those on similar jobs recently
awarded in the State of Iowa. Coun-
cilman Thompson moved that the
verbal report of .city Manager
Rhomberg be received and made a
matter oY record. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duelm~~an. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men -Ioffatt, Thompson, Van Dttel•
man, Wlarton,
Nays-None.
September 22, 1947
T~o the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your instructions
sealed bids were received until
10:00 A.M. September 22, 1947 for
the widening and paving of Aud-
ubon Street from the north line of
Loras Boulevard to the north line
of Dexter Street.
Cue bid was received, that of the
Thos. Flynn Coal Company, a tabu-
lation of which is attached,
The bid is something over fifty
percent greaterthan the Engineer's
estimate. Since assessments against
benefited'property can not be col-
leeted in amounts greater than ten
per cent above those shown in the
plat and schedule upon which a
hearing was held, it would appear
that no award should be made on
the basis of the bid submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHCMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication of City Manager
Rhonilterg be received and made
a matter of record. Seconded by
Councilman Moffatt. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van DueI-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Bid of Thos Flynn Coal Co. for
the widening and paving of Audu-
bon Street from the north property
line~of Loras Boulevard to the north
property lino of Dexter Street:
Earth excavation '1,108 Cu, Yds, Q
$1,00 per Cu. Yd.-$1,108.00; Con-
crete sidewalks 4" thick 9,256 Sq.
Ft. (co 50 cts, per Sq. Ft.-$4,628.00;
Removal of •4" sidewalk 8,016 Sq,
Ft, cr 5 cts. per Sq. Ft.-X400,80;
Removal of stone curb 2,217 Lin, Ft,
20 cts per Lim. Ft.-$443.40; Con-
structiug~ driveways 12' wide Incl.
12' oY G" walk 45 Sq, Yds. ~ $4,75
per Sq. Yd.-$213.75; Concrete
pavement 6t/z" thick with imtegral
curb reinforced with 6x12x5 gauge
mesh 5,405 Sq. Yds, ~ $4.75 per Sq,
Yd.-$25,6SS.OD; Furnish and in-
etaL water stop loxes 21 ~ $25.00
each-$525.00; Remove trees 23 @
$35.00 each-$505.00; Manhole cov-
ers to grade 4 @ $10.00 each-
$40.DD, Total lid-$33,851.96,
(Awarding Contract)
Resolution No. 140-47
Whereas, proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the ,
widening and paving of Audubon
Street from the north property lute
of Loras Boulevard to the north
property lice of Dexter Street pur-
suant to Resolution No. 122-47 and
Tlos. Flynn Coal Co, contractm~,
Special Session, September 29th, 1947 283
has submitted the lowest bid for
the farnishiitg of all labor and ma-
terials and performing the work as
provided for in the plans and speci-
fications; now therefore,
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
contract for the above mentioned
improvement be awarded to Thos.
Flynn Coal Co, and the Manager
be and he is hereby directed to ex-
ecute acontract on behalf of the
City of Dubuque for the complete
performance of said work.
Be It Further Resolved that this
resolution being deemed urgent and
of immediate necessity become ef-
tective from and after its passage
and adoption by the City Council.
Approved and placed on file for
one week an September 29th, 1947.
Councilman Moffatt moved that
the resolutioh be approved and
placed on file far one week, Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Wm. F. and Leon C.
Barrington requesting a refund in
the amount of $75.00 on their Cigar-
ette Permit No. 212 as they have
discontinued business•on September
2, 1947, Presented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the request be granted and
the City Auditor instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $75.00
in favor of Wm. F. and Leon C.
Barrington to cover the amount of
refund granted ~on the unexpired
portion of their Cigarette Permit
No, 212. Seconded by Councilman
Van Duelman. Carried by the fol-
lorving vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Tltonrpson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition oP Mancini, Ventrslla &
Sons, By Joseph Ventrella, request-
iugthat they be granted an exten-
sion of time to December 31, 1947
for the completion of their contract
for the construction of the Kauf-
mann Avenue sanitary trunk setivet•,
presented and read. Councilman Van
Duelman moved that the request
le granted providing that the Bond-
ing Company agrees to the exten-
sion of time. Seconded by Council-
man Wharton, Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
nren Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition of C. J. MacInerhey re•
questing that the property on South-
ern Avenue from the Brockside
Dairy to the farmer grocery store
be rezoned to semi-business or light
industrial classification, presented
and read. Councilman Wharton
moved that the petition be referred
tb the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission for their recommendation
and report. Seconded ly Council-
man Moffatt, Carried by the follow-
lllg Vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Council Proceedings for the
months of May, June and July, 1947
presented for approval. Councilman
Thompson moved that the Council
Proceedings for the months of May
June and July, 1947 be a~pprov2d
as printed. Seconded by Coumcihnan
Moffatt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-A'Iayor Mtu°phy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
September 25, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa,
Gell~emell:
1~Ve are attaching hereto applica-
tion for Class "B" Beer Permit
from John E, and June Noel to
operato at 2400 Central Avenue.
This is to advise than au inspec-
tion has been made of this building
by the Building, ,Plumbing and
Elech•icalInspectors,the Fire Chief
and the Assistant State Fire Mars-
Lall, Mr, Lnbberden, and it was
found that this building does not
comply with the State Fire Regula-
tions in regard to fire escapes,
Therefore, an official order to con-
struct and place a fire escape on
this building has been served on
Mr. Joln E. Noel, corner of said
building, A time limit of sixty (60)
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284 Special Session, September 29th, 1947
days bad been given to complete
this installation. On September 23,
1947 an order was placed with E. J,
Voggenthaler Company to construct
a fire escape on thia building, and
a copy of contract far above work
is attached,
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD J. BANDY,
Building Inspector.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the communication of Building In-
spector Bandy be received and
made a matter of record, Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 141.47
Whereas, application for Class
"B" Beer Permit has been sub•
mitted to this Council for approval
and the same has been examined:
Now Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the fol-
lowing application be granted and
the license is to be issued upon
the compliance with .the terms of
the ordinances of this City.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Jolm E. and June Noel, 2400 Ceu•
teal Avenue,
Passed, adopted and approved
this 29th day of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F. W. THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W, MOFFATT
Councilman.
Attest: J. J. SHEA
City Clerlc.
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution, Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 142.47
Whereas, heretofore application
for Class "B" Beer Permit was filed
by the within Warned applicants sand
it has received the approval of this
Council; and
Whereas, the premises to be oo-
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 Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Mana•
gar be and he is hereby directed
to issue to the following named
applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
John E, Noel and June Noel, 2400
Central Avenue,
Be It Further Resolved that the
bond filed by such applicants be and
the same is hereby approved.
Passed, adopted sand approved
this 29th day of September, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F. ~~~. THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W. MOFFATT
Councilman.
Attest: J. J, SHEA
City Clerk.
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilman Thompson, Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None,
Resolution No. 143.47
Ee It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
that it is deemed advisable to sail
Lots 18 and 19 of Wnt. Blake's Ad-
dition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
to Loretta Timpe far- the sum of
Two Hmtdred and mo/100 (200.00)
Dollars, and to execute a quit claim
deod of said premises to said gran-
tee and deliver the same to her
upon the payment of said purchase
price.
Be It Further Resolved that the
iUayor and Clerk of said City of
Dubuque, Iowa, be, and they are
hereby authorised to execute said
deed on behalf of the City ~of Du-
buque, and to affix thereto the
official seal of said City.
Special Session, September 29th, 1947 285
Passed, adopted and approved
this 29th day of September, 1947.
GEO, R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F. W, THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W, MOFFATT
Councilnuau.
Attest: J. J. SHEA
City Clerk,
Councilman Moffatt moved the
adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilman Van Duelmau. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wh~a~rton.
Nays-None.
adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton, Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Approved ................................. 1943
Adopted ..................................... 1943
Resolution No. 144.47
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 pap-
ors within said City and the Mana-
ger is directed to issue such per•
mit on behalf of said City.
Name Address
MaryAbersold, (Effective 10/1/47)
120 Vvest 4th Sheet.
Mrs. Margaret Barrington. (Effec-
tive 10/1/47) 244 West 1st Street.
illrs. SVilma Gloeckner, (Effec-
five 10/1/47) 343 Eighth Avenue.
Be It Further Resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
be approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 29th dray of September, 1947.
GEO. R. MURPHY
Mayor
FRANK VAN DUELMAN
F. W. THOMPSON
ALBERT WHARTON
W. W, MOFFATT
Councilman.
Attest: J. J. SHEA
City Clerk,
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution. Sec•
onded. by Councilman Thompson.
Carried by the following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel-
. man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
There" being no further business
Councilman Thompson moved to
Councilmen
attest :....................... _............
City Cerk
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