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1943 October Council Proceedings~^ . ____ T' - - Regul«r Session, Oct.~ber nth, 193 19? w ~ i ~. (Official.) Regular Session, October 4th, 1943. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayo Murphy, Council- men ~iloffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- rnan, ZVhartou, City Manager Rhom- berg. Mayor Murphy stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the purpose of act- ing ttpan such business as may pro- perly come before the meeting. Notice of Claim of Harold Bartels in the amount of $9.50 for damages to his car caused in striking a faulty curb at 307 East 22nc1 Street pre- sented and read. Councilman Van Duelmau moved that the Notice of Claim be referred to the City Solicitor for investiga- tion and report. Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt. Carried by the fol- io~ving vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- mau, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of the Senior High Schocl regttastittg permission to string a banner across Main Street bete=een Sth a,nd 9th Streets, from October 9th to November 7th, in- clusive, presented and read. Coutscihnan Thompson moved that the request be granted. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelmau. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men MotFatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- mau, Wharton. 1`Tays-\TOne. Petition of 1VIrs. Cora Eichhorn re- questing' a refund in the amount of $75.00 on her cigarette permit No. 25 as she has discontiuuecl business on September 30th, 1943, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelmau moved that the request be granted and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the antouut of $75.00 in favor of Mrs. Cora Eichhorn to cover the amount of refund granted on the unexpired portimz of her cigarette permit No. 25. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- tnan, Wharton. ~.Tays-None. Petition of Joseph Burke request- ing permission to complete the roof and other items of repair on his building adjacent to Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Cushing Addition and stating that if said permit is granted that he will sttbn?it an offer in the amount of $80.00 for the purchase of Lots 4, 5 and G of Cushing Addi- tion, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelmau moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. 1\Tays-None. Communication of Rev. Raymond P. Duggan submitting resolution adopted at a meeting of the Most Reverend Francis J. Beckman, Archbishop of Dubuque, and the pastors of the Catholic churches, stating that it is deemed advisable at this time, for the welfare and protection of our youth, that a City Ordinance be adopted to keep young una,ttendecl children off the city streets at night, and that the ages of the children to be restricted and the specific time of restriction he determined by the City Council, presented and read. Councilman Thompson move d that the couununication be referred to the Council for consideration at a meeting to be held at 7:30 P. 1VI. on 1~Ionday, October 11th, 1943, and That all interested organizations anti individuals are invited to attend this meeting. Seconded by Council- man Van Duehnan. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Comtcil- men IVloffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- mau, Wharton. idays-\~one. Dubuque, Iowa, September 27th, 1943. To the Honorable Mayor and Menil~ers of the City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Iu accordance with the provisions of Chapter 289 of the Code of Iowa, 1939, the Civil Ser- vice Commission conducted an en- trance examination on September 27th, 1943, for those seeking posi- tions as Ambulance Driver. The following is a list of those ~aho passed the examination with >- ~_' 1,„ - 1`' - i d' 1;~~~ _. a 1- _ _ _, , ~A ~ - ',.. _ pig i ~~ ' ' "'. '~ l ~.g s..'- - j , _~a,.~s ^' ,. l l>~~'. ~'' t'' g -;°, , 19S Regular Session, October ~tl~, 1913 an average of seventy per teat or better: Name Average Vincent A. Dueper ..................95A0% Chester W. Hayes ........_........75.00°0 Respectfully submitted, C. S. HARDER, Chairman. EDWIN F. STRUEBER, Commissioners. J. J. SHEA, Clerk. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th clay of September, 19$3. GERALDINE L. DEMKIER, Notary Public Councilman Van Duelman niovecl that the report of the Civil Service Conuuission be received and oracle a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-~/Iayor Murphy, Council- mett Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man. Wharton. Nays-ieTone. September 2Sth, 1913. Honorable 11layor anti City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In re: PETITION OF MRS. DATZE A. MILLER for Suspension of tales on: Lots 9 and 10, Johuston's Sub., asking that the 101`i tas be suspended because of age and infirmity. I reconunencl that the said Peti- tion should be approved ley the City Council of the City of Dubuque and notificatpot; of such approval be given to the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque County, Iowa. Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. KINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilntau Thompson move d that the recouuneuclatiou of City Solicitor I~intzinger be approved and the Boarcl of Supervisors to be notified of Council's action. Secosid- ed by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Dual- nran, Wharton. Nays-None. <,:., ,r-~= y='.~~~~ tw oi= _.,.~ i '. ~_- .~ -~ `l g. I;~ _. ~t _ ~ ~ - 4 ~r~, r . _ P:"~4 a,,t_; °3r: ~.~-;: ~..::- „ ~~~.: =.4,; September 29, 1943. In re: Claim of Mrs. James Lane. Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: RTrs. James Lane claims that on Sunday, June 20th, 19=1>, she ran into a defect in front of 1105 Grandview Avenue, which resulted in a blow-out of one of her li tires. I have investigated this claim and tall.ed with her about it aucl she has agreed to accept $3.00 in full payment of her claim. I recomntentl that a warrant be issued payable to lter order in the amount of .$5.00 anti delivered to i~er tapon delivery to the City of a properly executed release. Yours truly, JOHN J. IiINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Solicitor Iiintzinger be approved aatl the City Auditor instructed to draw a vrarraut in the amotant of $3.00 in favor of Prlrs. James Lane as settlement in full of her claim and that said warrant be delivered upon receipt by the City of Dubuque of a properly eiecuted release. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: i eas-ilIayor Murphy, Couucil- tnen Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- man, tiVharton. Nays-None. October 4th, 1913. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The termination of the lease to the Dubuque Airways, Inc., for the island airport and the arrangement for a new lease with H. 1V3. llcAntlretvs of the Ceclar Fly- i~rg Ser',-ice make it desirable for the C"itv ±e acquire title to the old metal clad hangar and the machine shop on the island airport and to e`fec;t settlement foi' the rental o~v- ittg to the City by the Dubuque Air- tvays, Inc., for the temporary land- ing field in the Table Blouncl Town- ship. iVIr. R. L, i~IcCaffree has agreed that in cousicleration of the pay- ment of the rental for the tempor- ary landing field and the payment of $.,000.00 by the City ail of the property of Dubuque Airways. Inc., on the island airport wili be ti~atis- t'erred to the City. I reconuuend that settlement be made ott this basis and that a warrant be orcler- ecl ciratvn on the Airport Funcl in favor of Dubuque Airways, Inc., in the sum of $1,000.00. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHONIDERG, City l"Ianager. Councilman Wharton moved that the recommendation of City Man- ager Rliotuberg be approved and the City Auditor instructed to draw a warrant in the amotult of $1,000.00 on the Airport Fund in favor of the Dubuque Airways, Inc., as recom- uteucled. Secoucled by Councilman Can Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- iuan, Vr'harton. I~Tays-None. ~. '~ Regular Session, October 4th, 1943 199 Resolution No. 109-43 Be It Resoved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following, having complied with the provisions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, be granted a per- mit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers within said City and the Manager is directed to issue such permit on behalf of said City. Name Address Herman Reinker aucl Nellie Reiu- ker, 1555 Central Avenue. Frank H. Berntgen, 2186 Central Avenue. Mrs. Josephine Nicks, 201 East 22nd Street. Be It Further. Resolved that the bonds filed with the applications be approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of October, 1943. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON, FRANF~ VAN DUELMAN, W. W. MOFFATT, ALBERT WHARTON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duehran moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Moffatt. Car- ried by the following' vote: Yeas-iVTayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- tnan, Wharton. Nays-Noce. Resolution No. 110-43 Whereas, applications for Class `B" Beer Permits have been sub- mitted to this Council for approval and the saute have been examined; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the follow- ing applicators are granted and the licenses are to be issued upon conx- pliaxxce with the terms of the ordi- nances of this City. CLASS "B" PERMIT Name Address John A. Armstrong and Harriett Armstrong, 398 Main Street. Eugene P, iVlcCann, 802 Iowa Street. John M. Baumgartner and John J. Baumgartner, 1543 Central Avenue. John Grutz and Clara Grutz, 2991 Central Avenue. CLASS `B" PERMIT FOR PRIVATE CLUB. Union League Club, 400 Iowa Street. Hawkeye Club of Dubuque, Iowa, 1382 Central Avenue. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th clay of October, 1943. GEO. R. MURPHY, 11layor. F. tiV. THOMPSON, FRANK VAN DUELMAN, W. W. MOFFATT, ALBERT tiVHARTON, Councihuen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman 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-tlTOne. Resolution No. 111-43 Whereas, heretofore applications were filed by the within named ap- plicants for Class `B" Beer Permits and they have received the approval of this Council; and Whereas, the premises to be oc- cupied by such applicants have been inspected and fotard to comply with the ordinances of this City and they have filed a proper bond; Nov, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the Man- ager be and he is herby directed to issue to the following named ap- plicants aBeer Permit: CLASS "B" PERMIT 1Tame Address John A. Armstrong and Harriett Armstrong, 393 Main Street. Eugene P. McCann, 802 Iowa Street. John M. Baumgartner and John J. Iaumg'artuer, 1543 Central Avenue. Jolts Grutz and Clara Grutz, 2991 Central Avenue. CLASS "B" PERMIT FOR PRIVATE CLUB Name Address Union League Club, 400 Iowa Street. Hawkeye Club of Dubuque, Iowa, 1382 Central Avenue. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be axtd the same are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of October, 1943. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON, FRANK VAl!' DUELMAN, tiV. ZV. MOFFATT, ALBERT WHARTON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. .~ .° :,: - ,:~ ` 200 Re~uiar Session, October nth, 19-F3 Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follownig vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. 1~Tays-None. Application of the P.Y. Club for a Class "B" Beer Permit for Pri- vate Cittb, presented and read. Councilman Moffatt moved that the application be referred to the Council for consideration and in- vestigation. Seconded by Council- man Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mtarphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-I~TOne. There being no further business Cotncilman Van Duelman moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Mttrphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Noce. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Approved ................................... 1943 Adopted ..................................... 1943 Councilmen: { ...................................... Attest : ................................................ City Clerk. __ , ~gecial Sessi~:n, Octottcr 11th, 1~~-3 ?Cl'1 ® _ - ~ i -!~ ~• ~~ (Official) Special Session, October 11th. 1943. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present-Mayor Mttrphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton, City Manager Rhoui- berg. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilmen Van Dnelman and Thomp- son. Mayor Murphy read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly xxxade and that this meeting is called far the purpose of consider- ing and ciiscuasing the matter of a Curfew Orciinauce and acting on au3> other business as may properly come k;efoz'e a regular meeting of the City Council. Communication of Rev. Raymond P. Duggan submitting a resolution aclopteci at a meeting of the Most Reverend Francis J. Beckman, Ax•cltbishop of Dubuque, and the pastors of the Catholic churches, stating that it is deemed advisable at this time, for the welfare and protection of our youth, that a City Ordinace be adopted to keep young uuattencled children off the city streets at night and that the ages of the children to be restricted and the specific time of restriction be determined by the City Council and that such an ordinance to be effect- ive should include proper sanctions, presented and react. Councilman Van Duelman moved ghat the conununication be received acct filed. Seconded by Councilman Tlaoulpson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor tlZurphp, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- nta~n, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Chas. F.. Loi- zeaux, M.D., presenting a protest to the passage of a Curfew Ordinance as proposed and submitting his views on this matter, presented and react. Councilman Van Duelmau moved that the conununication be received acct filed. Seconded by Concilman tiVharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lZayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duei- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Comxnnnicatiou of Paul V. How- ard stating that he is not in favor of the enactment of a Curfevr Law in the City of Dubuque and sttb- miiting his views on this matter, presented acid read. Councilman Vau Duelnxan moved that the communication be received anel filed. Secoucled by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men le'ioffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- tnan, Wharton. Nays-None. Cotnmtuiication of Milton J. Glean, District Judge, stating that he doubts the wisdom of adopting a Curfew Law in the City of Du- buque and submitting his views on this matter, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelnxan moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Whartan. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Il'durphy, Comicil- txien Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Cotutcilmau Vau Dueiman moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing any one present in the Council Chatrber, ~vho wishes to cio so, to address the Council. :;eccndeci by Cottncilmau Moffatt. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor iSIurphy, Council- men Ari`offatt, Thompson, Van Duel- mau, Wharton. Nays-None. Mayor Nlurphy stated that the treating was no~v open for the dis- cussion of the Curfew Ordinance. Rev. Raymond P. Duggan ad- clressecl the Council iu behalf of the Catholic Social Center, Girl Scouts, Y.~V.C.A., Y.NLC.A., the City Re- creation Department and the Boys Club and subuxitted for Council con- Uideration the following four-point program: 1. Strengthen the enforce- utexit of local and state laws. 2. Bring ordinances about minors up to date. As a group we are not cer- tain of ail the existing local or state 1•aws relating to minors. Therefore eve recommend a careful study and consideration of these old legisla- tive treasures pertaining. to general health and welfare of minors as well as of those which deal with contrilntting to delinquency of tuin- ors. Theca having given time to exaxniue thoroughly these facts bring up to date that legislation by modification or amendment as may be deemed advisable at the time by making provisiozZS for including x°e- spousibility on the parents as well as the children. 3. The social agen- cies of Dubuque pledge themselves __ . ~, ~ =x. ~_. i _- 202 Special Session, October 11th, 1~,3 to tiie fullest co-operation with the C'iiy Council in promoting a pro- ~ri..n -shich will be of the greatest help iii meeting the needs and de- aiyes of youth and directing their recreation in wholesome play. This v,-culd mean au adoption to or es- pandang of our present pt'ogram to fuliz.- meet this need. 4. V~'e ask the City Council to work with us iu ad- vaneittg out' efforts to reach and interest "teen age" youth. Rev. Thomas J. Megahey, President of the Dubuque -Iiuisteyial Associa- tion, acldyessect the Cotuicil and pre- sented the following' recommenda- tions in behalf of the ministerial group: 1. That the Cit> Council call upon the schools, churches, social agencies and iaw enfot'cement bo- dies of the city aucl county of Du- buque, to co-operate in Dromoting a program of moral suasion, whereby young people are encouraged to es- tablish aself-ituposecl curfe~,v as au act of patriotism, in order to pre- serve the health and the mental anal moral fitness of young people in a time of national emergency, that youth be encouraged through the prol>et' use of their time, to se- cure adequate hours of sleep, and to apply themselves to creative ac- tivities in order to serve a dual pur- pose of, fist, offsetting the possi- bility of a war time epidemic ancl, second, adequately prepaying them- selves to serve well their country in times of peace as well as wai'. 2. That the City Council of Dubuque call upon the Chief of Police of the Git,~ of Dubttque to rigidly enforce the laiv concerning the sale of drinks to minors in the clubs and taverns; and that, as an emergency measure, a 10 o'clock curfew be imposed upon clubs and taverns for ilte duyatiott. 3. That the City Council of Dubuque call upon the City Attorney anti Juvenile Court to retake effective Statute No. 365S of the Code of the State of Iowa, and to interpret it according to the precedent established by the ju- venile judge of Clinton, Iowa, ivltereby parents, tavern keepers and proprietors of clubs permitted to sell beer, wines and liquors, who perauit or encourage minors to he on the streets of Dubuque after 10 o'clock at night, unescorted by par- ents, guardians, or approved adults, aye judged to be contributors to ju- venile cleliuquency aucl therefore liable to the fines and imprison- ments imposed by the above men- t;oned statu±e. After a lengthy clis- cussion participated in by the re- presentative leaders in youth work, interested persons in the Cottnoil Chamber, and the testimony of three high school boys, Mayor Mur- l;hy stated that all thought of a Cuyfe«- Ordinance aintecl at control of the night activities of the yottng- Nteys of Dubuque vas abanclonecl by a unanimous decision of the City Councii, bttt that Council ~jrottld cc- opet'ate in every possible way with the welfare agencies in fin ding a satisfactory solution of the youth problem aucl that Council support would be given to the several t'ecanunendatfons and program sub- mittecl. Coutntuuicatiou of the Upper Mississippi 5~'atet'way Association c~:tencling invitation to atteucl the ;neeting of the Mississippi Valley Association io be held in St. Louis, 11Io., ou October 1Sth and 19th, 1943, presented and t'ead. Counciiulau Van Duelman moved that the coutxnunicatiou be referred to the City Council for considera- tion. Seconded by Councilman Mof- fatt. Carried by the following vote: Feas-itIayor Mut'phy, Council- men lIoffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- man, ZZ'harton. Nays-i` ene. Communication of Charles J. Ab- raham, Clerk iu Water Department, advising that he has been inducted into the armed forces of the United Mates under the Selective Service Act and re~.Iuesiing a leave of ab- sence as Proviclecl by Resolution No. 14-?1, presented and react. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the request be granted and made a matter of record. Secoucled by Councilman Moffatt. Cayriecl by the following vote: Fear-it'iayor itilurphy, Council then -Ioffatt. Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Mary P. Brandt, re- ferred to the Gity Cottnoil by the Board of Supervisors, requesting a suspension of the 1942 tas on the South ?z of Lot 162 of East Dubttque Addition, presented and read. Councilman Thompson move d that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor for investig'atian and report. Seconclecl by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Feas-idayor 1Iurphy, Council- men NToffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Done. Petition of Della C. Thul, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting cancella- tion of the 1940, 1941 and 1912 tas- ---- I I Special Session, Octobex• ll.th, 1943 20.E es on the South 2 feet 6 inches of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3 of I~lein- schmidt's Subdivision, presented and read. Councilman Thompson move d that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. October 8th, 1943. In re: Claim of Harold Bartels. Honorable Alayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is a claim for damage to tire and tube because of a faulty curbstone on East 22nd Street between 307 aucl 313 East 22nc1 Street. I went to the scene of the accident and from my observa- tion there is no defect sufficient to cause liability on the part of the City and I recommend that this claim be denied. Yours truly, JOHN J. IiINTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Thompson move d that the reconunenclation of City Solicitor I~intzinger be approved. Seconclecl by Councilman Van Duel- man. Garried by the following vote: Yeas-Alayor :Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel® man, Wharton. Nays-Noce. October 8th, 1943. Iu x•e: Action of Josephine Spon- heimer vs. City of Dubuque. Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: With reference to the action now pending' in the Dis- trict Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, entitled Josephine Spon- heimer, Plaintiff, vs. City of Du- buque, Iowa, Defendant, claiming damages in file amount of $7,500.00 for iujnries received oil or about January 2B, 1943, when plaintiff tripped, slipped and fell on and against a ridge of ice negligently made and erected by the defendant, located on the crosswalk on the east intersection on 9th a,nd Main Street in the City of Dubuque, re- sulting in serious aucl permanent injuries to claimant, wherein she claims that she received a fracture to her right wrist and arxu which are permanent, and because of such injuries she incurred medical care and treatment, nursing, x-rays and other necessaries. I have investi- gated this case and am of the opin- ion that there is a case against the City, the obstruction being caused by the negligence of the City in removiug~ packed ice and snow for a distance of approximately four or five feet from the southerly curb of Nest 9th Street where Main Sheet crosses `Vest 9th Street and am satisfied that plaintiff sustained serious injuries. After such inves- tigation and consultation with At- torneys Duffy and Czizek, they have agreed to settle this case for $1,500.00. I recommend that a war- rant for $1,500.00 be issued payable to John L, Duffy and Czizek and Czizek, Attarneys for Josephine Sponheimer, and that the same be delivered upon delivery to the City of Dubuque oY a Release properly executed by the Plaintiff. Yours truly, JOHN J. I~INTZINGER, City Solicitor. Councilman Thompson nx o v e cl that the recommendation of City Solicitor I~intziuger be approved and the City Auditor to be iustruct- ecl to clraty a warrant in the amount of $1,500.00 in favor of John I.. Duffy and Czizek and Czizek, At- torneys for Jcsephine Sponheimer, as settlement in full of the claim and suit of Josephine Sponheimer and that said warrant be cleliverecl upon receipt by the City of Du- buque of a properly executed re- lease by the Plaintiff. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-11'Iayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Noce. October 11th, 1943. To the Honorable Mayon aucl City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the session of the Council held October 4, 1943, the petition of Joseph Burke requesting permission to complete the roof and other items of repair of his building located on Lots 2 of 1 and 2 of 2 of Cushing's Sub, was referred to the Council to view the grounds. The Council viewed the premises on October 10th and decided to re- fer the matter to the Board of Ad- justment. I recommend that the ac- tion of the Council be confirmed. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Couucilmaai Wharton moved that the recommendation of City Man- ager Rhoxuberg be approved and the decision of the Council confirmed. Seconded by :,'ouneilnxan Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-.ilayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man. Wharton. Nays-None. --~ 20-} Special Session, Qctober 11th, 19-13 October 11th, 19-13. To the Honorable i\Iayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: r;t the session of the Council held September 17. 1913, the communication of County Ancl- itor Daykin advising that the Board of Supervisors iiad accepted offers for various tax sale Properties was referred to the Council to view the grounds. On October 10th the Council viewed the premises and clecidecl that the offer of $50.00 for Lots 100 and 10 7 of Burden and Lawther's Addition and the offer of $40.60 for Lot 129 of tiVoodlawn Park Addition were too low and should be reject- ed. I recommend that the decisions of the Cotuicil he confirmed. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, i City Manager. ', Councilman Thompson rat o v e cl that the recommendation of City 3lanager Rhomberg be approved and the decisions oY the Council confirmed. Seconded by Council- man Moffatt. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- ntan, iVharton. Nays-None. October 9th, 1943. To the Honorable -Iayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I herewith submit the reports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer, City Health Department and City Water Works, also the list of ciainis and payrolls for which warrants were drawn during the month of September, 1943. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Coun- cilman Moffatt. Carried by the Yol- lowiug vote: Yeas-Alayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. resolution No. 112-43 Whereas, Lots 1, 2, 3, 11, 12 and 13, Ding's Grove Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, were sold ou February 3, 1936, to Dubuque County, Iowa, by the County Treasurer of Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa, for delinquent taxes and unpaid taxes for the years 1930 to 1934, inclusive, and Whereas, The said D u b u q u e County, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to How- ard FV. Hintz for $55.00, and Zi'hereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa, to Howard W. Hintz for a sum less than the total amount stated iu the tax certificate including all endorse- ments of subsequent general taxes, interests and costs requires the vn•itten approval of a majority of all tax-levying and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Ee It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that the sale of said property to Howard W. Hintz for the sum of $55.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized aucl approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 11th day of October, 1943. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON, FRANF~ VAN DUELMAN, W. W. 1\ZOFFATT, ALBERT WHARTON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Vau Duelman moved the adoption .of th'a resolution. Seconded by Councilman 1VIoffatt. Carried 13y the following vote: Yeas-1\Iayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- nian, Wharton. Nays-None. resolution Rfo. 113-43 Whereas, Lots 11 and 12, Marsh's :idclition to the City of Dubuque, Dtabuque County, Iowa, ~vei•e sold on January 4, 1937, to Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa, by the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for de- linquent taxes and unpaid taxes for the years 1933, 1934 and 1935, and Whereas, The said Dubuque County, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to Arch Tinkham for $35.00, and Whereas, The sale of said prop- erty by Dubuque County, Iowa, to Arch Tinkham for a sum less than the total amount stated in the Tax Oertificate 'including 'all endorse- ments of subsequent taxes, interests and costs requires the written ap- proval of a majority of all tax- levyiug and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general taxes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that the sale of said property to Arch Tinkham for the sutra of $35.00 in cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. T Special Sessic_,n, C?ctober 11th, 1943 20~ Passed, adopted and approved this 11th day of October, 1943. GEO. R. DTURPHY, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON. FRANFi VAN DUELMAN, Zip. SV. NIOFFATT, ALBERT WHARTON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerlc. Couiiciiman Vau Duehnan moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Coutcilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- ntan, Wharton. Nays-None. E~esolution No. 114-43 Whereas, Lots 625, 626, G27, 015, Fi29, 622, 623, 624, 625 and 620, East Dubuque Addititon to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, were sold on February 3, 2936, to Dubuque County, Iowa, by the Coun- iy Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for delinquent tales and tm- paid taws for the years 1932, 1933 and 1934, and Lots 620 amd 621, East Dubuque Addition to the City of Du- buque, Dubuque County, Iowa, were sold on February 3, 1936, to Du- buque County, Io`va, by the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, for delinquent tares and un- paid tales for the years 1924 to 2934, inclusive, and, Whereas, The said D u b u q u e Cotutty, Iowa, desires to sell the above described real estate to the City of Dubuque as represented by the Board of Dock Commissioners ibr $120.00, and Whereas, The sale of said prop '~ erty by Dubuque County, Iowa, to the City of Dubuque as represented by the Boarcl of Dock Commission- ers fora sum less than the total amount stated in the Tac Certificate iucluding• all endorsements of sub- sequent general tales, interests and costs requires the written approval of a majority of all ta,z-levying and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in said general tales; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that the sale of said property to the City of Dubuque as represented by the Board of Dock Commissioners for the sum of $120.00 iu cash be and the same is hereby authorized and approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 12th clay of October, 1943. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. F. W. THOMPSON, FRANK VAN DUELMAN, `~~. W. MOFFATT, ALBERT WHARTON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Thompson move d the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onclect by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. There being no further business, Councilman Van Duehnan moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Moffatt, Thompson, Vau Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-Notre. J. J. SHEA, City Clei'k. Attest : ................................................ City Clerk.