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1939 September Council Proceedings 238 Regular Session, City Council (Official) Regular Session, September 4th, 1939, No members of the Council being present on roll call, the meeting was postponed subject to call. J• J• SHEA, City Clerk. Approved _____________________ 1939. Adopted _______________________ 1939. Com~cilmen: _ ___ ___________ _ - - ----------------------- Attest: ----------------------------- City Clerk. September 4th, 1939. 239 240 Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. City Council (Official) Adjourned Regular Session, Septem- ber 5th, 1939. Council met at 8:10 P. M. Present-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, City Manager Rhomberg. Mayor Murphy stated that this meet- ing is an adjourned meeting of the reg- ular meeting of September 4th, 1939, for the purpose of acting upon such business as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Original Notice of Suit of Clarence Schetgen, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Schetgen, Deceased, Plain- tiff, vs. City of Dubuque, Defendant, in the amount of $10,000,00 damages for the death of Joseph Schetgen, said damages and death being caused in falling into an open sewer, being com- monly known as the Bee Branch Sewer on Fast 16th Street, presented and read. Councilman Clark moved to re- fer the Original Notice of Suit to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Council- man Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Mrs. Frank 7.e- manek, submitting attached bill in the amount of $25.94 for damages created While City men were removing a tree in front of her residence located at 1305 Lincoln Avenue, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved to refer the communication and attached bill to the City Manager for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of A. A. Bvrgmeier, calling attention of the City Council to the need of street repairs on both Oak Street and Apple Street and ask- ing the City Council to make an in- spection of said streets, presented and read. Councilman Thompson moved that the communication be referred to the City Cotiucil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Clarlc Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Milltvorkers Local Union 1646, requesting permission for the holding of a carnival from September 4th up to and including September 10th, 1939, on the City Lot on Fast 4th Street Extension and asking that the license fee and rental charge be dispensed with, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the request be granted and that the license fee, as paid, for the holding of said carnival be refunded. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, Nays- Noue. Petition of Ed. C. Kuehnle, request- ing arefund of penalties included in the redemption of tax sale certificate on Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 2S, Sister's Addition, presented and read. Council- man Clark moved to refer the petition to the City Manager and City Treasur-, er for investigation and report. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Wm. A. Haller, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot Z7 of McCrauey's 2nd Addition, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-lfayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Communication of Ludwig Braila, together with attached petitions, re- questing the City IVlanaoer and mem- bers of the City Council to re-instate Ludwig Braila as au employee of the City of Dubuque, presented and read. Councilman ~Gharton mo;=ed that the communication and attached petitions be referred to the City Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays- Noue. September 4, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- On Juue 22nd, 1939, the City Council appointed a Condemnation Committee for the purpose of viewing properties and submitting reports and recommen- dations. Itn accordance with the above I am attaching herewith the recommenda- tions of the Condemnation Committee with the request that the necessary resolutions be passed at your earliest convenience. Respectfully submitted, H. H. HOWIF, Building Commissioner. Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 241 Councilman Clark moved that the communication of Building Commis- sioner Horvie be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Cou»- cilman Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemev:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon City Lot 195 (239 Iowa Street) and owned by Klauer Julien Hate] Co. and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition fm• the following reasons: Structurally-over 70% depreciated, ,windows broken, roof in bad shape, walls bulging, general condition the re- sult of being unoccupied and not main- tained, Sanitation-being used for storage and warehouse purposes, there are no sanitan= provisions. Fire Hazard-the roof and interior frame construction create a fire hazard. The condemnation committee tutaui- mously recommend demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJFWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRRD W.SCHROFDFR, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman 'Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murph}=, Couucih men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vhartou. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Hmtorable Body to examine the building located upon Cit}= Lot 193 (281 Iowa Street) and owned by Wm. Lowther and re- port to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-over 70% depreciated, tt=indows, roof in. bad shape, walls bulg- ing, general condition run dawn as a result of being unoccupied and not properly maintained for a number of years. Sanitation-being formerly used for storage and warehouse purposes there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-the roof and interior frame construction create a fire hazard. The condemnation committee unani- mously recommend demolition, Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W,SCHROFDFR, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon the North one-third of City Lot SS4 (14 Locust Street) and owned by 1~Iary F. Doyle and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally -interior satisfactory, outside in a generally run down condi- tion. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-the exterior presents a fire hazard due to frame construction and lack of repair. The condemnation committee recom- mends that owner be atlowed to retain this building providing that the exterior is repaired and that proper plumbing and water facilities be installed in the lirst floor and second floor apartment. If these two recommendations are not followed by the owner the building should be demolished. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJFWSKI, NOF,MAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. 4` wR ~I ~a ~~~ .i~ '~,~c 242 Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee he made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following I vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Geutlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon the North one-third of City Lot 554 (17 Harrison Street) and owned by Mary F, Doyle attd report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-depreciated over 70%, , floors sagging, walls bulging and out of plumb, stairways dangerous. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-frame construction and due to lack of maintenance area dis- tinct fire hazard. The condemnation committee unani- mously recommend demolition. Yours very truly, C. I, KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried b}= the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Whartmt. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Comicil, Dubuque, Iowa. Getttlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon hots 2 and 4 of City Lot S5S (21- 23 Harrison Street) and owned by A4ary F. Doyle and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurall}=-depreciated over 70%, floors sagging, walls bulging attd out of plumb, stairways dangerous. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions, Fire Hazard-frame construction and due to ]aclc of maintenance is a distinct fire hazard. The condemnation comtnittee unani- mously recommends demolition, Yours very truly, C. I. I{RAJ$1VSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the t•ecommeudatiou of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutious. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee het•eto- fore appointed by your Honorable Bodv to examine the building located upon City Lot 238 (10-20 West 5th Street) and owned by P. J. and Minnie Nortmt and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following re- port. the find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the follotviug reasons: Structurall}=-depreciated over 70%, sills rotten, stairways and porches dangerous, walls bulging and out of plumb, entire structure in a vet•y di- lapidated condition. Sanitation-although several families occupy the building there is only one toilet and one water connection. Fire Hazard-due to the run down condition of this structure it is a dan- gerous fire hazard. The condemnation committee unani- mously recommends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJE'vVSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Dueltnan moved that the recotnmettdation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be iustructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clarlc, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 243 upon the East 33' 6" of City Lot 643 (362-364 West 9th Street) and owned by J. E, Fairbanks Estate and report to you our findings, beg leave to sub- mit the follotiving report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally -basement wall and building walls bulging and out of plumb, parches dangerous, floors sag- ging, depreciated over 70%, roof in bad shape, siding rotting and deteri- orated. Sanitation-the sanitation provisions comply with the minimum requit•e- ments but are very old. Fire Hazard-run down frame con- struction and occupancy by four fami- lies present a dangerous fire hazard. The condemnation committee unani- mously recommends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, lhhartou. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon Lot 284, East Dubuque No. 2 Addition (1445%-1453 Maple Street) and owned by Realty Inv. Carp, and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. IVe find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-building has been tm- occupied for years, windows out, in- terior stripped, roof bad, depreciated over 70%. Sanitation-there are uo sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-used by transients and presents one of the most fire hazards, being frame construction and situated in a densely populated area. The condemnation comtnittee unavi- mously recommends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. I{ORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be iustructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Ihharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemeu:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upmt I,ot 14, Yates Sub..636 West 17th Street) and owned by Catherine Smith and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following re- port. tiVe find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-building has been va- cant for a number of years, roof in bad shape, floors sagging, exterior de- teriorated. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisio7ts. Fire Hazard-frame construction with run down condition plus vacancy creates a fire hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED IV. SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Vau Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutious. Seconded by Councilman. Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Geutlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by yotu• Honorable Body to examine the building located upon the South one-half of Lot 19, Cor- rell's Sub'd. (558 West 7th St. rear) and owned by Anchor Investment Co. and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the fallowing report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally -roof practical 1 y stripped, floors rotting, building has been vacant for years. ~'~ f ~~~ ~i.f Ill "~ 244' Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-due to building being open it is used by transients and pre- sents abad fire hazard. There have been many complaints concerning dan- ger to chtldren. The condemnation comtittee unani- mously recommends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJ1•WSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRI•D W. SCHROI:DER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- denmatimt Committee be made amat- teer of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Alurphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson ,Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the buildings located upon I,ot 1 of Mineral I,ot 14S (39 South Grandview Ave.) and owned by Patrick O'Shea and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report, We find that said buildings are in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: The buildings inspected consist of a barn and three (3) sheds. Structurally-all frame construction, barn walls bulging, balance of sheds are otd, poorly constructed and badly deteriorated. Sanitation-being used for the hous- ing of horses ,as well as storage of grain avd hay; the barn has created numerous complaints from the neigh- borhood. Sheds are worse as a breed- ing place for rats. Fire Hazat•d-these sheds and the barn are an extremely bad fire hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends that the barn and all sheds be demolished and that the matter of fu- ture use of the premises be under the control and rules of the Health Depart- ment. Yours very trul}~, C. I. KRAJ$WSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FR$D W. SCHRO$DIaR, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon I,ot 10, Central Addition (S07 Robinson Street) and owned by Rich- ard Fuhrmaun and/or John O'Brien and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-building is badly de- teriorated, walls bulging and rotten, floors sagging, exterior walls and roof in very bad shape. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-due to location and frame construction plus the condition of the building it is a bad fit•e hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I: KRAJ~WSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FR$D W. SCHRO$DIaR, Condemnation Committee, Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemeu:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by you>; Honorable Body to examine the budding located upon City I,ot 348 (910 White Street) and owned Uy Dubuque Biscuit Co.) and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report, We find that said building is itt a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-walls sound, building used for storage only, eaves are iu need of repair, porch and stairway danger- ous, brick construction. Sanitation-storage only, no sanitary provision. Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 245 Fire Hazard-the woad cornice, porch and stairway constitute a fire hazard. The committee recommends that the porch, stairway and chimneys be re- moved. That the roof and cornice be repaired. For storage only one en- trance and the balance of the openings be closed properly. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJ1aWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FR;;D W. SCHROI~D$It, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Cou- denuratiou Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemeu:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon City I,ot 348 (918 White Street) and owned by Dubuque Biscuit Co. and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-frame used for storage only, roof and side walls deteriorated, windows broken, stairways in bad shape, depreciated over 70%. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-building located in one of the most densely populated districts and near large industries. Being used for storage only and not maintained as a dwelling would be, it presents a dangerous fire hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition, Yours very truly, C. L KRAJIJWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FR$D W. SCHRO$D)•R, Condemnation Committee, Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of 'the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to he instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- man Clark, Thompson, Vaa Duelman, bVharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee hereto- `ore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon City I,ot 347 (938 White Street) and owned by Dubuque Biscuit Co. and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. \1~e find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-walls sound, building used for storage Drily, eaves are iu need of repair, porches and stairways dan- gerous, brick construction. Sanitation-there are no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-the wood cornice, porches and stairways constitute a fire hazard and are dangerous to persons walking on the sidewalks or near the building, The committee recommends that the front second floor porch, the rear porches, stairways, and the cornices be removed. That the openings be prop- erl}~ closed. For storage purposes only one entrance is necessary, Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJIaWSKI, NORMAN J, KORMANN, FR$D bV. SCHRO$D1;R, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, tiVharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Geutlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon City I,ot 347 (rear of 938 White Street) and owned by Dubuque Bis- cuit Co, and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following re- port. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-frame building in a very run-down condition, exterior walls iu bad shape, porches and stairway dangerous, depreciated over 70%. Sanitation-not used for dwelling and no sanitary provisions. E~ F'. II~jl~ Ip,r. ~~'~'~ G~~'"'t ~~I I p.~ i i,w ~a N h~~• C', p: ill~'~ f:~.. ~~ 'f:~ 246 Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939, Fire Hazard-the building being frame, in a generally rwt-down condi- tion and located in one of the most densely populated districts and adja- cent to large industries constitutes a dangerous fire hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition, Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions, Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemeu:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Body to examine the building located upon City I,ot 348 (143-147 East 9th Street) and owned by Dubuque Biscuit .,o. and report to you our findings, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-frame two-story two- family dwelling used for storage pur- poses only, generally run-down and de- preciated more than 70%. Sanitation-used for storage only attd no sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-building being frame and not maintained as a dwelling, lo- cated iu a densely populated district and adjacent to large industries, pre- Seuts adangerous fire hazard. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSKI, NORMAN J. KORMANN, FRED W,SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record attd the Cit}~ Solicitor to he instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson,'Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. To the Hmtorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by your Honorable Bod}~ to examine the building located upon I,ot 22, Union Addition (961 Oak Street) and owned by Wm. J. Robinson (J. P. Hanten, mortgagee) and report to you our findings, beg leave to sub- mit the following report, We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-frame building, vacant for a long period of time, over 70%a depreciated, stripped of doors and win- dows, and iv a very run-down condi- tion. Sanitation-there are tto sanitary provisions. Fire Hazard-in its present condi- tion presents a dangerous fire hazard and is used by transients. Many com- plaints from adjacent owners. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition, Yours very truly, C. I. KRAJEWSI{I, NORMAN J. I{ORMANN, FRED W.SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- The undersigned committee hereto- fore appointed by yotu• Honorable Body to examine the building located upon I,ot 3 of I,ot 9, Union Addition, and owned by S. Wiedner and C. J. Jungwirth and report to you our find- tngs, beg leave to submit the following report. We find that said building is in a dangerous and unsafe condition for the following reasons: Structurally-frame building occu- pied by two families until vacated as dangerous to life. Entire building sag- ging, walls bulging ,and so run-down that there is au extreme danger of col- lapse. Sanitation-occupied by two large families but has only one toilet and one water connection, both located in the basement. Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 24? Fire Hazard-due to conditimt and occupancy there is an extreme danger of fire. Note: Water Department discouuect- ed water since inspection. Oue famil}~ moved and the second has been give^ final notice on vacating order. The committee unanimously recom- mends demolition. Yours very truly, C. I. ICRAJEWSKI, NOR114AN J. KORM[~NN, FRED \V. SCHROEDER, Condemnation Committee. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of the Con- demnation Committee be made a mat- ter of record and the City Solicitor to be instructed to prepare the proper resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Nlurph}~, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, tiVharton. Naps-Norte. Bills of C. I. Krajewski in the amount of $65,00; Fred W. Schroeder in the amount of $65.00; Norman J. Kortnattn in the amount of $65.00; for services rendered as members of Con- demnation Committee, presented and read. Councilman Clark moved that the bills of C. I Krajewski, Fred W. Schroeder and Norman J. Kormann in the amount of $65.00 each, be allowed, and the City Auditor to be instructed to draw warrants in the amount of $65.00 each in favor of C. I. Krajewski, Fred W. Schroeder and Norman J. Kormann for services rendered as members of Condemnation Committee. Seconded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September 5, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- At the meeting of the City Council held August 30, 1939, the petition of Mrs. Alvina Hill was referred to the City Manager and City Treasurer far investigation and report. 1Ve have examined the records and find the assessment against I,ot 3 of Tschirgi and Schwind's Sub. to be as stated in the petition. We recommend that following the redemption of the tax sale certificate held by Dubuque County that the City Auditor be au- thorized to draw a warrant on the Spe- cial Bonded Fund in the amount of $34.64, payable to Mrs. Alvina Hill, representing the refund of all in- terest in excess of 5% per annum and all penalties included iu the pay- ments made to the County Treasurer. 1Ve further recommend that the peti- tioner be allowed to redeem tax sale certificate No. 131 held by the City upon the payment of the face value of the certificate plus S% interest per an- num, the balance ~of interest and pen- alties to be waived. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. OTTO F, PUI,S, City Treasurer. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendations of City Man- ager Rhomberg and City Treasurer Puls be approved and that the City Auditor be authorized to draw a war- rant on the Special Bonded Fund in the amount of $34.64, as recommended, in favor of Mrs. Alvina Hill, represent- ing the refund of all interest in excess of S% per annum and al] penalties in- cluded iu the payments made to the County Treasurer on the special assess- ments levied against I,ot 3 of Tschirgi and Schv,=ivd's Subdivision and also that the City Treasurer be instructed to allow Mrs. Alvina Hill to redeem tax sale certificate No. 131 held by the Cit}~ against I,ot 3 of Tschirgi and Schwind's Subdivision upon the pay- ment of the ,face value of the certificate plus S% interest per annum, the bal- ance of interest and penalties to be waived. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Cart•ied by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, VPharton. Nays-None. September 5, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen; At the session of the City Council held August 30, 1939, the petition of Susan Erschens requesting permission to redeem tax sale certificate No. 128 held by the City Against I,ot 2 of the Sub. of hots 7 and 8 of S. M. I,ang- worthy's Sub. upon payment of the face of the certificate plus S% straight interest from the date of sale to the date of redemption was referred to the Manager and Treasurer for investiga- tion and report. We find the account as stated in the petition and recommend that the peti- tion be granted. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. OTTO F. PUI,S, City Treasurer. illikdll `I iii ~ej~4, 248 Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Man- ager Rhomberg and City Treasurer Puls be approved and that the City Treasurer be instructed to allow Su- san Erschens to redeem tax sale cer- tificate No, 128 held by the City against Lot 2 of the Sub. of Lots 7 and 8 of S. M, Langworthy's Sub. upon' payment of the face of the certificate plus S°/o straight interest from the date of sale to the date of redemption. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, Nays- None. September S, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the session of the City Council held August 30, 1939, the petition of Mrs. Bertha Lange requesting a re- fund in the amount of $10.01 far pen- alties paid on delinquent special as- sessments levied against Lot S of Jen- sen's Sub. No. 3 for the improvement of Roosevelt Street was referred to the Manager and Treasurer for investiga- tion and report., We find the conditions to be as set out in the petition and reconvneud that the petition be granted and a warrant of $10.01 ordered drawn on the Special Bonded Fund in favor of Mrs. Bertha Lange. Respectfully submitted, A. A, RHOMBERG, City Manager. OTTO F. PULS, City Treasurer. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Man- ager Rhomberg and City Treasurer Puls be approved attd the City Auditor to be instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $10.01 ott the Special Bonded Fund in favor of Mrs. Bertha Lange to cover the amount of refund granted for penalties paid on delin- quent special assessments levied against Lot S of Jansen's Sub. No. 3 for the improvement of Roosevelt Street. Seconded by Couttcilman Clark. Carried by the following votr ~~as-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton: Nays-None. September S, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- At the session of the City Council held August 7, 1939, the petition of Margaret Nagle, Executrix of the Es- tote of J. J. Nagle, requesting that the City Treasurer be authorized to make refunds of penalties and interest on special assessments on a list of prop- erty, was referred to the Manager and Treasurer for 'investigation and report. We have searched the records and tabulated the information on the vari- ous properties on the attached sheet. We recommend that following the re- demption of tax sale certificates held by Dubuque County and after the pay- ments.of the delinquent special assess- ments that the City Auditor be author- ized to draw a warrant on the Special Bonded Fund in the amount of $46925, representing a refund of all interest in excess of S% per annum and all pen- alties included in the payments made to the County Treasurer. We further, recommend that the petitioner be given the rigltt to redeem arty certificates held by the City against any of the at- tached listed property upon the pay- ment of the face value of the certificate plus S°fo straight interest from the date of the sale to the date of redemption. Respectfull}~ submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City I4lanager. OTTO F. PULS, City Treasurer. Couucilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendations of City Man- ager Rhomberg and City Treasurer Puls be approved and that the City Auditor be authorized to draw a war- rant on. the Special Bonded Fund in the amount of $469.25, as recommended, itt favor of Margaret Nagle, Executrix of the Estate of J. J. Nagle, represent- ing arefund of all interest iu excess of S% per amtum and all penalties in- cluded in the payments made to the County Treasurer on the special assess- ments as shown on the attached list and also that the City Treasurer be in- structed to allow Margaret Nagle, Ex- ecutrix of the Estate of J. J. Nagle, to redeem any certificates held by the City against any of the attached listed property upon the payment of the face value of the certificate plus 5°fo straight interest from the date of the sale to the date of redemption. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Cat•ried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Vhharton. Nays-None. September 5, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- Pursuant to your instructions sealed bids were received until 11:00 o'clock A. M. September S, 1939, for the col- lections and disposal of garbage, de- Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 249 cayed matter, and dead animals in the City of Dubuque on au annual basis for afive-year period. Attached are the • three bids received. No irregu- lat•ities nor informalities were noted in any of the bids. A summary of the bids is as follows: James F. McGloughlin~15,490.00 per year. The Collections Company-$16,728.00 per year. E. E. Frith Company-$19,OOO.OD per year. I, therefore, recommend that the bid of James F. McGloughliu be accepted and the contract awarded him for a five-year period from and after Septem- ber 16, 1939, his being the lowest bid received. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager Couttcilman Clark moved that the communication of City Manager Rhomberg together with the bids re- ceived for the collection and disposal of garbage, decayed matter, and dead animals within the City of Dubuque be referred to the City Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Wharton. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas- Atayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September S, 1939. Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Re: Applications for Tax Suspensions Gentlemen:- I herewith return to you applications for suspensions of taxes for the year ]938, referred to me for investigation and report, together with reports of my investigation in each individual case, the applications having been filed by the following named persons: John J, and H. L. Lundbeck, S2S West Locust Street. Mrs. Mary Klinkhammer; 29S South- ern Avenue. blrs. Martha Wilson, 67S Jefferson Street. Mrs. Margaret Hogan, 85S White Street. Louis Kuehnle, 1319 Rhomberg Ave- nue. Lillian L. Hargus, 1449 Bluff Street, Mrs. Emma Rummel, 600 South Grandview Ave, Peter Haupert, 809 Seminary Street, Mary Bertsch, 2510 Stafford Avenue. Mrs. Anna Fatka Boesen, 501 East 1Sth Street. Mrs. Louise Kirk, 880 Rose Stt•eet. Mrs, Louisa Scharff, 2951 Balke Street. Mrs. Anna Kolf, 412 West Four- teenth Street. Respectfully submitted, AL, J. NELSON, City Solicitor. Couucilman Van Duelman moved that the communication of City Solici- tor Nelson be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Coun- cilman Clark. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Coun- cilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duel- man, Wharton. Nays-None. The following decisions of the City Council relative to various tax peti- tions requesting suspension of taxes presented for approval: Petition of Mrs. Anna Kolf requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 1 of A. L. Brotant's Subdivision, request granted; Louisa Scharff requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lots 34 and 3S of Belmont Addition, request granted; Louise Kirk requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 2 of Sub. 4 of 3 of Alin. Lot 87 and part of Min, Lot 88, request granted; Mrs. Anna Fatka Boeseit requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lots 25S and 256, East Dubuque Addition, request granted; Mapr Bertsch requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lots 29, 30 and 31 of A. Stine's Addition, request granted; Peter Haupert requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lots 3, 4 and S of Busemau & Eberl's Subdivision, re- quest granted; Lillian L. Hargus re- questing suspension of the 1938 taxes ou Lot 1 of Sub. 1 of 1 of City Lot 667, request granted; Louis Kuehnle requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes ott Lot 60 of McCraney's 1st Addition, request granted; Mrs. Margaret E. Hogan requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on North one-half of City Lot 326, request granted; Mrs. Martha 1Vilson requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 7 of Subdivision of City Lot 730 and Lot 1 of Union Addi- tion, request granted; Mrs. Mary Klinkhammer requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 32, Sub, of Min- eral Lot 39, request granted; John J, and H. L. Lundbeck requesting sus- pension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 11 of Cox's Addition, request granted; Cath- erine Lundbeck requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 242, Wood- lawn Park Addition, request granted; Mrs. Emma Rummel requesting sus- pension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 2 of 2 of Min. Lot 46, Lot 2 of 3 of Min. Lot 47 and South 10 feet of Lot 13 of Grandview Avenue Addition, request denied. Couucilman Clark moved that the decisions of the City Council on ~,~ Iillf i I,I '' . ~I ref V~ ~l 4~ '~I 250 Adjourned Regular Sessi the various tax petitions be approved and that the Board of Supervisors be notified of the action of the City Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 150-39, Whereas, Applications for Class "B" Beer Permits have been submitted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the following ap- plications be and the same are hereby approved and it is ordered that the premises to be occupied by such appli- cants shall be forthwith inspected. Class "B" Permit Name. Address. Dubuque Lodge, No. 3SS, Loyal Or- der of 1Vloose, 1379 Central Avenue; Jolm A. Armstrong and Harriett Arm- strong, 398 Main Street; Mrs. Viola Grode, 1643 Central Avenue; John A. Hochberger and William Hochberger, 1701 Asbury Street; Frank Spielman and Geraldine Spielman, 1464 Central Avenue; Gust Billis, 60S Main Street; George Nordin, 1105 Julien Avenue; Patrick R. Kennedy and Minnie Ken- ^edy, 2412 Central Avenue; Alois 0. Weitz and Nellie M. 'uVeitz, 201 East 22nd Street. Passed, adopted and approved this 5th day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. 1V. THObIPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerlc. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy; Comtcilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Vau Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 151-39 Whereas, Heretofore applications were filed by the within uamed appli- cants for Class "B" Beer Permits and they received the approval of this Council; and Whereas, The premises to be occu- pied by them have been inspected and fomtd to comply with the ordinances of this City and they have filed a proper bond; Now, Therefore, on, September 5th, 1939. Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that th2 Ivlanager be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following uamed persons a Beer Permit. Class "B" Permit Name Address Dubuque Lodge No. 3SS, Loyal Or- der of Moose, 1379 Central Avenue; John A. Armsri•oug and Harriett Arm- strong, 398 Ivlain Street; Mrs. Viola Grode, 1643 Central Avenue; John A. Hochberger and William Hochberger, 1701 Asbw•y Street; Frank Spielman and Geraldine Spielman, 1464 Central Avenue; Gttst Billis, 605 Maio Street; George Nordin, 1105 Julien Avenue; Patrick R Kennedy and Minnie Keu- nedy, 2412 Central Avenue; Alois 0. Weitz and Nellie M. Weitz, 201 East 22nd Street. Be It Further Resolved that the bonds filed by such applicants be and the same are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this Sth day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. . FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT 4VHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Clarlc. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Application of Teuenbom Super- 14larket, Inc., for renewal of Class "C" Beer Permit presented for approval. Counciltan Wharton moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing any one presentiu the Coun- cil Chamber, a~ho wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Nlayor 114urphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thomp- son, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays- Noue. Attorney John J. Nelson ad- dressed the Council relative to the ap- plication of Teuenbom Super-Market, Iuc., for renewal of Class "C" Beer Permit and requesting the City Council to approve said application or in the event that the Council does not desire to issue said permit that the Council defer action until their next meeting. Councilman 'uVharton moved that the application of Teuenbom Super-Mar- lcet, Inc., for renewwal of Class "C" Beer Permit be referred to the City Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Clark. tin„ , Ii ~ ~',:p iii ~~~ ;I, ~~~ ',r i ,I i~ ~~,~, , %'~ kk~~~ ''~ i ~ I I&I~ 'fi'r ti ~' ~'',,, i'`M;I !Illi~~~ i=~ i I~IriK 'I ~~,1 I~ Iti ~~~ I ~~, I Adjourned Regular Session, September 5th, 1939. 251 Car,t~ied by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy; Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton, Nays-Noce. Application of William R. Ebner for a new Class "C" beer permit to be lo- cated at 1120 Julien Avenue, presented for approval. Councilman Wharton moved that the application of William R. Ebner for anew Class "C" beer per- mit to be located at 1120 Julien Avenue be referred to the City Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-114ayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. There being no further business Councilman Clark moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor l+~furphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. J• J• SHEA, City Clerli. ,Approved _----"_~------------- 1939. Adopted ______________________ 1939. Cbuncilmen: 3______________________ L---------------------- Attest: ------------------------------ City Clerk. M Mr. F. W. Thompson moved that the communication of Director of Health $ntringer and Sanitary Officer Scharry be received and made a matter of rec- ord. Seconded by Mr. Carl A. Clark. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas- Chairman Geo. R. Murphy, Messrs. Carl A. Clark, F. W Thompson, Frank Van Duelman, Albert Wharton. Nays -None. _~ 252 Special Session, Board of Health (Official.) Special Session, September 5th, 1939', Board met at 9:00 P. M. Present-Chairman Geo. R. Murphy, Messrs. Carl A. Clark, F. W. Thomp- son, Frank Van Duelman, Albert Wharton. August 17, 1939. Board of Health, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- In reply to communication received from J. J. Shea, Clerk of the Board of Health, requesting the Health Director and the Sanitary Inspector to make a report to your Honorable Body pertain- ing to a complaint of Mrs. Theo. Kale, S69 Southern Avenue, in regard to the premises of I,eo Houpes at 567 South- ern Avenue. This is to advise that this inspection was made by the Sanitary Officer and he finds an outside toilet is on the Houpes premises about 30 feet from the Kale residence and that the Houpes property is not connected with water and sewer. As you recall this matter pertaining to sewer and water connections on Southern Avenue was taken up at a previous Council meeting. It is our understanding that Manager Rhomberg was to endeavor to secure a W. P. A. project for these sewer and water con- nections on Southern Avenue. Yours truly, AI,B$RT J. I;NTRING$R, Director of Health. JOS$PH T. SCHARRY, Sanitary Inspector. September $, 1939. To the Board of Health, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the session of the Board of Health held June 30, 1939, the communication of Director of Health $ntringer and Sanitary Officer Scharry advising that approximateely 2$ homes on Southern Avenue are not connected with the sewer, where sewer and water are available, was referred to the City Man- 5th, 1939. ager and Water Superintendent to work out some solution to the matter. We have investigated the situation and caused a survey and estimate to be made of the cost of materials for making sewer and water connections. A copy of the survey and estimate to- gether with a plat is attached. We recommend that an application for a project be made to the W. P. A. to carry out this necessary work. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMB$RG, City Manager. J. J. HAIL„ Supt. of Water Dept. Mr. Albert Wharton moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg and Sui~t. of Water Hail be approved. SeconTed by, Mr. Frank Van Duelman. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Chairman Geo. R. Murphy, Messrs. Carl A. Clark, F. W. Thompson, Frank Van Duelman, Al- bert Wharton. Nays-None. There being no further business Mr. Frank Van Duelman moved that the Board of Health adjourn. Seconded by Mr. F, W. Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Chairman Geo. R, Murphy, Messrs. Carl A. Clark, F. W. Thompson, Frank Van Duel- man, Albert Wharton. Nays-None. J. J. SH$A, Clerk, Board of Health. Approved ____________________ 1939. Adopted _____________________ 1939. -- - - - Members of Board of ------------------ ---- Health Attest: ----------------------------- Clerk, Board of Health. Special Session, September 8th, 1939. 253 City Council (Official.) Special Session, September 8th, 1939. Council met at 6:00 P. M. Present-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, City Manager Rhomberg. Meeting called by order of Councilmen Clark and Thompson. Mayor Murphy read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of considering bids submitted for the collection and disposal of garbage, decayed matter, and dead animals in the City of Du- buque, and acting on any other busi- ness as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Council Proceedings for the month of July, 1939, presented for approval. Councilman Clark moved that the Council Proceedings for the month of July, 1939, be approved as printed. Sec- onded by Councilman Thompson. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Ordinance No. 30-39. An Ordinance granting to J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns the right to construct and maintain a truss extend- ing from the building upon City I,ot 29 in the town, (now City) of Dubuque, Iowa, and across the alley adjacent thereto to the building upon the lot on the East side of said alley, and oppo- site thereto; and prescribing the con- ditions of such permit, said ordinance having been passed upon first and sec- ond readings on August 30th, 1939, presented and read a third time. ORDINANCE N0. 30-39 An Ordinance granting to J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns the right to construct and maintain a truss extending from the building upon City I,ot 29 in the town, (now city) of Dubuque, Iowa, and across the alley adjacent thereto to the building upon the lot on the )ast side of said alley, and opposite thereto; and prescribing the conditions of such per- mit: Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Paragraph 827, Section I. That, J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns, he, and they are hereeby granted the right and authority to construct and maintain a truss ex- tending from the building upon City I,ot 29 in the town (now City) of Du- buque, Iowa, and across the alley ad- jacent thereto, to the building upon the lot on the $ast side of said alley and opposite thereto, such truss to be con- structed of steel and iron and to be at least Z feet 6 inches in height, and at least 10 inches in width, and the full width of said alley and the full distance between said buildings approximately 30 feet in length, and at least 3S feet 6 inches above the surface of said alley and securely attached to the buildings on either side of said alley, the same to be used for the purpose of carrying electric light wires and power wires of the Interstate Power Company across said alley; said truss to be built and erected under the supervision of the building commissioner of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Paragraph 82'8, Section 2 Said J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns, shall agree, as a condition to the granting of the permit and privilege herein granted, and shall guarantee by the acceptance of the terms hereof, to fully protect and save the City of Dubuque harmless as to any claims, damages or liabilities of any kind which may arise because of the construction and maintenance of said truss, and any and all claims, damages or liabilities that may arise or be incurred by reason of the granting of the privileges herein made, and in any suit which may arise or be insti- tuted because of said truss, or the con- struction or maintenance thereof, said J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns, shall, at the direction of the City of Dubuque, make all necessary defense to said suit and fully indemnify said City of Dubuque for any expenses or liabilities to which said city may be subjected because of said suit. Paragraph 829, Section 3 It is understood and provided that such right, license and permission here- in granted to erect and maintain said truss is subject to the payment and as- sumption by the said J. F. Stampfer Company of the cost of publication of this ordinance, and subject to the con- tinuous control of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, said City Council reserving the right to impose restric- tions or conditions upon the enjoyment thereoef, as may be reasonably neces- sary for the protection of the public interests, including the right to revoke and rescind such permission, if at any time the public interest should require such revocation. If, and when such permit, right and license is revoked by said City Council, the said J. F. Stamp- fer Company, its successors or assigns, l i ~I If ,i iii `.' 254 Session, September 8th, 1939. Special Session, September 8th, 1939, 255 Class "B" Permit Name Address George Hail (Transfer of address from 1766 Central Ave.), 332 $ighth Avenue. Be It Further Resolved that the bond filed by such applicant be and the same is hereby approved, Passed, adopted and approved this 8th day of September, 1939. G)~O, R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL, A. CLARK, F. W. THObIPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution. Sec- onded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Comtcilmau Thompson moved that the contract for the collection and dis- posal of garbage, decayed matter, and dead animals be awarded to the lorv bidder, James F. McGloughlin. Sec- onded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Thomp- son and Van Duelman. Nays-Coutt- cilmen Clarlc and Wharton. shall remove such truss at its or their own expense and restore such part of said alley as has been occupied thereby to the condition it was in prior to the construction of said truss. Paragraph 830, Section 4 This ordinance shall be iu force and effect ten (10) days from and after its final passage, adoption and approval by the City Council attd publication as provided by law, and the rights here- under shall accrue to said J. F. Stamp- fer Contpatty, its successors or assigns when the provisions hereof shall have been accepted. Passed upon first and second read- ings this 30th of August, 1939. Passed, adopted and approved upon final reading this 8th day of September, 1939. G1;O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DU$LMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. Jt SHBA, City Clerk. Acceptance of Ordinance The J. F. Stampfer Company does hereby accept the terms, provisions and conditions of the ordinance adopt- ed by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, designated as: "Ordinance No. 30-39'. An ordinance granting to J. F. Stampfer Company, its successors or assigns the right to construct and maintain a truss 'extending from the building upon City Lot 29 in the town, (now City), of Dubuque, Iowa, and across the alley adjacent thereto to the building upon the lot on the $ast side of said alley, and opposite thereto, and prescribing the Conditions existing thereto," this 11th day of September, 1939. J. P. STAMPF$R COMPANY, By-T. M. STAMPFFR, President. By-EMILY P. STAMPF$R, Secretary, Published officially in the Telegraph- Herald newspaper on the 14th day of September, 1939. J. J. sxi•A, 9-14-1t City Clerk. Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the ordinance, Sec- onded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor n~iurph}~, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, 17au Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of Senior High School, re- questing permission to stretch a ban- ner across Main. Street between the Federal Baulc Building and the build- ing of the Fitzpatrick Sporting Goods Compau}5 the permission to extend from September 8th through Novem- ber '10th, 1939, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the request be granted. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelmau, Wharton. Nays-Noue. Proof of publication, certified to by the publishers, of a statement of re- ceipts avd also a list of claims fot which warrants were drawn during the month of July, 1939, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the proof of publication be re- ceived and filed. Seconded by Council- man 1Vharton. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vhartou. Nays-Noue. Resolution No. 152-39 Whereas, Application for Class °B" Beer Permit has been submitted to this Council for approval and the same has been examined; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Dubuque that the following application be and. the same is hereby approved and it is ordered that the premises to be occupied by such appli- cant shall be forthwith inspected. Class "B" Permit Name Address George Hail (Transfer of address from 1766 Central Ave.), 332 l;ighth Avenue. Passed, adopted and approved this 8th day of September, 1939. G$O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUBLMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL A, CLARK, F. 4V. THOMPSON, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SH1aA, City Clerk. Councilman Vau Duelman moved the adoptlon of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Clarlc. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Vau Duelman, Wharton. Nays- None. Resolution No. 153-39 Whereas, Heretofore application was filed by the within named applicant for Class "B" Beer Permit and has re- ceived the approval of this Council; and Whereas, The premises to be occu- pied by him have been inspected and found to comply with the ordinances of this Cit}~ and he has filed a proper bond; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the City of Duluque that the Manager be and he is hereby directed to issue to the following named persona Beer Pertnit. Resolution No. 154-39 Resolution Awarding Contract for the Collectimt and Disposal of Garbage, i Decayed Matter and Dead Animals, ~I Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of .Dubuque, Iowa, that a contract be awarded to James F, Mc- Gloughlin for the collection and dis- posal of garbage, decayed matter, and dead animals in said City, said contract I, to cover a period of five (S) years from the sixteenth (16th) day of September,) 1939, at an annual cast to said City of $15,490.00 per year. Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager and Clerk be and they are hereby directed to execute said con- tract on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said contract to be in accordance with the proposal executed and sub- mitted by the contractor and the pub- lished notice to Bidders, as authorized by the City Council, August 7th, 1939, al] of which are hereby made a part hereof, by reference thereto, a form of contract to be approved by this Council before the same is finally executed. Approved and placed on file for one week for public inspection this 8th day of September, 1939. Councilman Thompson moved that the resolution be approved and placed on file for one week for public inspec- tion. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Thompson and Van Duelman. Nays-Councilmen Clark and Wharton. Contract for the collection and dis- posal of garbage, decayed matter and dead animals by and between the City of Dubuque, a municipal corporation, of Iowa, as party of the first part, and James F, McGloughlin of Dubuque, Iowa, party of the second part, pre- sented and read. Councilman Thomp- son moved that the contract be ap- proved and placed on file for one week for public inspection. Seconded by Cowtcilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Thompson and Van Duelmau. Nays-Councilmen Clark and 1Vharton. There being, no further business Councilman Clark moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Van Duel- mau. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-&Iayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, bVhartov. Nays-None. J. J. sxl;A, City Clerk. Approved -----------------------1939 Adopted ________________________1939. Councilmen: f_______________________ Attest: ---------------- City Clerk. ^I~I ~ Cps. 'r~il`Ih,p I ~' ~~, ~~ ~i ~~a YI~I~ `~E~ ~~~' $ ~,~I i~~~~GI i~:' °" I sui Vii, ` i ??l~+ , ~~_ 256 ~ Special Session, September 19th, 1939. City Council (Official.) Special Session, September 15th, 1939. Council met at 7:50 P. M. Present-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton, City Manager Rhomberg. Meeting called by order of Councilmen Clark and Thompson. 11~Iavor &Iurphy read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of considering for final adoption Resolution No. 154- 39, aresolution awarding contract for the collection and disposal of garbage, decayed matter and dead animals to James T. McGloughliu, said resolution having been approved and ordered placed on file for public inspection on September 8th, 1939, and acting on any other bttsiuess as may properly come before a regular meeting of the City Council. Councilman Clark moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing any one present in the Coun- cil Chamber, who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded b}' Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Dr. C. W. Stewart of State Department of Agriculture, Des Moines, Iowa, ad- dressed the Council relative to the atvardiug of the co[tract for ,the col- lection and disposal of dead animals and advising Council that in order for persons or firms to pick up and dispose of dead animals in the State of Iowa that they must be registered and li- censed by the Secretary of Agriculture and must be equipped with a rendering plant and wider State inspection. Dr. Stewart advised Council that he would recommend to his department that no action be taken tmtil City Solicitor Nelson could obtain alt opinion from the ,Attorney General as to whether a State license was required attd a render- ing plant to be provided in the case of a contractor wlto intends to bury dead animals and not process the same. Resolution No, 154-39 Resolution Awarding Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Decayed Matter and Dead Animals. Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that a contract be awarded to James F. Mc- Gloughlin for the collectimt and dis- posal of garbage, decayed matter, and dead animals in said City, said contract to cover a period of five (5) years from the sixteenth (16th) day of Septembet•, 1939, at an annual cost to said City of $15,490.OD per year. Be It Further Resolved that the City n~iauager and Clerk be and they are hereby directed to execute said con- tract on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said contract to be in accordance with the proposal executed and sub- mitted by the conhractor and the pub- lished notice to Bidders, as authorized by the City Council, August 7th, 1939, alt of which are hereby made a part hereof, by reference thereto, a form of contract to be approved by this Council before the same is finally executed. Approved and placed on file for one week for public inspection this 8th day of Septembet•, 1939, Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. G1:O. R. l4IURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUNLMAN, F. W. THO114PSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHNA, City Clerl.. Councilman Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor niurphy, Councilmen Thompson and Van Duelman. Nays-Comtcilmen Clark and Wharton. Garbage Contract Know All Men Bp These Presents: That articles of agreement are hereby entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, a municipal corporation, of Iowa, as party of the first part, and James F. McGloughlin of Dubuque, Iowa, party of the second part, with and under the following terms and con- ditions, to-wit: 1. In consideration of the matters and things and works to be done and performed by said party of the second part, the party of the first hereby agrees to pay said party of the second part the sum of $15,490.00 per year for a period of five years from the 16th day of September, 1939, payments each year to be made in twenty-four install- ments computed at the middle and end of each month. 2. The party of second part, in con- sideration of the payments to be made as herei^ stated, agrees to collect all garbage, dead animals and decayed matter within the entire limits of the City of Dubuque as uoty existing, and dispose of the same iu a proper man- ner ,and, in order that the periods of collections and the number of times collections are' to be made may be un- derstood, the said City is divided into two districts tt=ithin which collections are to be made as follows: Special Session, September 15th, 1939. 257 DISTRICT N0. 1. This district in- cludes all the territory circumscribed by 1Vest 17th Street au the North, Jones Street on the South, Bluff Street ou the West, and Central Avenue on the Nast, both sides of these streets in- cluded. Lt this district, collections shall be made three times a week froth June 1st to November 1st and twice a weel: at other times. DISTRICT N0. 2. This district embraces all parts of the City within its present limits which are hat included within District No. 1. Collections shall be made in District No. 2 twice a week from Mav 1st to November 1st and mice a week at other times. 3. Throughout the entire cit}=, dead animals shall be removed daily, Stun days and holidays included. 4. The second party shall use an adequate number of vehicles for the collection of garbage, which vehicles shall be so constructed as to be non- leakable and so loaded as not to per- mit the scattering of garbage or refuse upon the streets, sidewalks, or alleys, and when loaded the contents thereof shall be securely covered. S. To insure the faithful perform- ance of the contract during the con- tract period, the party of the second part shall furnish the party of the first part with a surety bond in the penal sum of $5,000, which bond shall be so conditioned as to protect the said first party against all damages which it may sustain by reason of the breach of any of the terms or conditions of this con- tract. 6. The proposal submitted by the party of the second part and the surety bond furnished by it are hereby made a part of this contract just as much as if the provisions thereof ttrere set out fully herein. This contract has been executed by the City of Dubuque by its City Man- ager and Clerk pursuant to a resolution duly adopted September 15th, 1939, by the City Council of said City and the execution of the same by all of the parties hereto vvhich constitute an ac- ceptance of all of the provisions hereof. Dated and signed at Dubuque, Iowa, this 16th day of September, 1939. CITY OF DUBUQUN, Party of the first part. By A. A. RHOMBNRG, Manager. By J• J• SH>~A, City Clerk. Witness: G. L. DNMKINR. G, N. TH)~IS. JAMNS F. McGLOUGHLIN, Party of the second part. By JAM1aS F. McGI,OUGHLIN, Notice of Claim of Ivlrs. Ruth Nel- son in the amount of $75.00 for per- sonal injuries received in falling on sidewalk on West Ninth Street be- tween the entrance of the X-I, Sand- wich Shop at 242 West Ninth Street and the rear of the Jacob Schwieter- ing Grocery Store at 898 Main Street, presented and read. Councilman Clark moved to refer the Notice of Claim to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Van Duelman. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vhartou. Nays-None. Notice of Claim of Mrs. Mary E. Hense in the amount of $200.00 for per- sonal injuries received iu falling on sidewalk on West Fifth Street between Iowa and 14lain Streets in front of Linehan and Molo's office, presented and read. Councilman Clark moved to refer the Notice of Claim to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Van Duel- man. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. Comntnnicatiou of Mississippi Valley Association, extending invitation to the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council to attend the annual meeting of the Association to be held at St. Louis, Missouri, on October 16th and 17th, ]939, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved to refer the communication to the City Council Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duehnau, 1Vharton. Nays-None. Petition of iUirs. Katie A. Miller, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting sus- pension of the 1938 taxes on Lots 9 and 10 of Johnston's Subdivision, presented and read. Councilman Vau Duelman moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clarlr, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Petition of James Sullivan, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting cancellation of the 1933 taxes on the South one-half of City Lot 332, presented and read, Councilman Van Duelman moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. hl `'~ '., ;, ~~:, ili I 'I' 258 Special Session, September 15th, 1939. Petition of Mrs. Mary Doyle, re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, requesting cancellation of the 1938 taxes on the North / of City Lot 554, Lot 2 of City Lat 5SS, and Lot 4 of City Lot SSS, presented and read. Councilman Van Duelman moved to refer the petition to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. Seconded by Councilman Wharton, Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September 8, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen:- This is to advise that I have ap- proved the following bonds and policy and desire to have your approval on same for filing: Excavation Richard J, Burke, 130 West 13th Street, Personal Harry H, Howie, Building Commis- sioner. Edward M. Tschirgi, Accountant, Water Dept. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, - Wharton. Nays-None. r September 12, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:- I herewith subinit the reports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer, City Health Department, and the City IVater Department for the month of August, 1939, also a list of claims and list of payrolls for which warrants were drawn during the month of August, 1939. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager Councilman Van Duelman moved that the reports be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Vait Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September 1S, 1939, To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Re: Margaret Lavery vs. City of Dubuque Gentlemen:- At the session of the City Council held May 16, 1939, the recommendation of City Solicitor Nelson that the mat- ter of the suit of Margaret Lavery vs. City of Dubuque be referred to the City Manager far investigation attd re- port as to the advisability of employing special counsel to act in this case was approved. I have investigated aitd believe that it is to the best interest of the City that the suit be settled out of court. I have negotiated and effected a settle- ment in the amount of the medical and out of pocket expense of $75.45 in full settlement of all claims of said claim- ant against the City of Dubuque, the plaintiff to assume the court costs. I would accordingly recommend that upon the execution of a receipt and re- lease iu full settlement of al] claims or causes of action by the said Margaret Lavery and the dismissal of said suit in the District Court of Dubuque County and at the cost of the plaintiff, that a warrant be drawn payable to Margaret Lavery in full settlement of said suit itt the sum of $75.45. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manager. Councilman Clark moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg be approved and that the City Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $7S.4S in favor of Margaret Lavery, said war- rant to be delivered upon the execution of a receipt and release in full settle- ment of all claims or causes of action by the said Margaret Lavery and the dismissal of said suit in the District Court of Dubuque County at the cost of said plaintiff. Seconded by Council- man Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September 1S, 1939. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the session of the City Council held August 7, 1939, the petition of Margaret Nagle, Executrix, requesting a cancellation or a compromise of the special assessment against the Wester- ly 116 feet of Lot 2 of City Lot 703 for the construction of a sewer iu Wilbur Street was referred to the City Mana- ger and City Treasurer for investiga- tion and report. Special Session, September 15th, 1939. 259 1Ve have examined the records and find that the sewer referred to in the petition which was constructed in Wil- bur Street in 1929 did not abut the lot in question and no sewer assessment was levied against it. However, later in 1929, Wilbur Street was paved and au assessment of $350.90 was levied against the lot far the paving. On August 3, 1936, the City purchased cer- tificate No. 1927 for the delinquent spe- cial assessments of 1935 and prior vears. The later installments of 1936, 1937 and 1938 have since become delin- quent. On January 2, 1937, Dubuque County acquired a tax certificate against this property for the regular taxes for the years 1935, 1936 and 1937. The petition is based upon a mis- understanding and is not in accord with the facts. We therefore recom- mend that the petition be received and filed. Respectfully submitted, A. A. RHOMBERG, City Manages OTTO F. PULS, City Treasurer Councilman Clark moved that the recommendation of City Manager Rhomberg and City Treasurer Puls be approved. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council- men Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. September 15, 1939. Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Re: Application for Tax Suspensions Gentlemen:- I herewith return to you applications for suspension of taxes for the year 1938, referred to me for investigation and report, together with reports of my investigation in each individual case, the applications having been filed by the following named persons: 1Vm. A. Haller, 1023/ High Bluff St.; Emil Machinek, 349/ West 8th Avenue; Della C. Thul, 1983 St. Am- brose St. fours very truly, AL. J. NELSON, City Solicitor, Councilman Van Duelman moved that the communication of City Solici- tor Nelson be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Council- man Wharton. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. The following decisions of the City Council relative to various tax peti- tions requesting cancellation and sus- pension of taxes presented for approv- aL• Petition of 1Vm. A. Haller re- questing suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 27 of McCraney's 2nd Addi- tion, request granted; Emil Machinek requesting suspension of the 1938 taxes on Lot 17, Linehan Park Addition, West 170 feet of Lot 321 of Davis Farm Addition and Lot 51 of McDan- iel's Park Hill Addition, request de- nied; Della C. Thul requesting cancel- lation of the 1938 taxes on the South 2 feet 6 inches of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3 of Kleinschmidt's Subdivision, request granted. Councilman , Clark moved that the decisions of the City Council ou the various tax petitions be ap- proved and that the Board of Super- visors be notified of the action of the City Council. Seconded by Council- man Thompson. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilien Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. September 1S, 1939. Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Re: Claim and Suit of Mrs. Elsie Beresford vs. City of Dubuque, et al. Geutlemen:- On March 21, 1938, there was filed against the City of Dubuque, claim of Mrs. Elsie (Arna(d) Beresford, in the sum of Four Hundred ($400) Dollars, for damages on account of injuries al- leged to have been sustained by her in a fall upon a sidewalk on the Easterly side of Central Avenue in front of 1672 Central Avenue on the 29th day of January, 1938, This claitn was referred by the City Council to the City Solicitor for inves- tigation and report, and on June 11, 1938, report of investigation was made by the City Solicitor to the Council recommending that the claim be dis- allowed. On September 21, 1938, there was served upon the City, Original Notice of Suit of the said Mrs, Elsie Beres- ford, as plaintiff, vs. City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Laura Lenz, Caroline Lenz and Joseph A. Lenz, defendants, in which suit plaintiff claimed the sum of Four Hundred ($400) Dollars on ac- count of said injuries as set out in the claim filed against the City. The said Laura Lenz and Caroline Lenz, and Joseph A. Lenz are the owners of the property in front of which said acci- dent is alleged to have happened. Motions and other pleadings were filed in said cause on behalf of the City and the plaintiff has offered to settle said claim aitd suit and to release and discharge the City of Dubuque from all claims whatsoever in connection therewith, for the sum of Fifty ($50) Dollars. In view of the fact that the 1, p:"9'~~II?~I is ~` ~ II' ''lil III ~~~~~~;~ ~,6 a°i,lh''i ~~~~ 3 Ili', 1, ~~k~' II ~,pl'~~~I~~~~~~~: ~ lY,p~ , ^ 111 it i~,~1 ~iE I!II ~, l~'~i~;~ I6~~II,~I~~,~; 260 Special Session, September 15th, 1939. amount itrvolved iu the offer of settle- ment, and the further fact that the trial of this case would require the at- tendance in Court of representatives of the Engineer's Office and the Street Department, for perhaps a number of days with their attendant loss of time its their own department during trial of the case, I would recommend that this case be settled by the payment of the City of Dubuque to the said Mrs. Elsie Beresford of the sum of Fifty ($SO) Dollars, upou her execution and deliv- ery to the City of Dubuque of a receipt and release in full fot• al] claims for damages in said matter, and the dis- missal of said suit in the District Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, at plaintiff's costs. I would, therefore, recommend that upon the execution of the receipt and release by the claimant, a warrant be issued in the sum of $50.00 to Ray Licklider for claimant Mrs. Elsie Beresford. Respectfully submitted, AL• J• NELSON, City Solicitor. Councilman Van Duelman moved that the recommendation of City Solici- tor Nelson be approved and that the City Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of $50.00 in favor of Ray Licldider for claimant Mrs. Elsie Beresford, said warrant to be delivered upon the execution of a receipt and release in full for all claims for damages and the dismissal of said suit in the District Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, at plaintiff's costs. Sec- onded by Councilman Clark. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thomp- son, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays- Noue. Reseolution No. 155-39 Whereas, C. F. Hay of Muncie, In- diana, and Mrs. Frances Stark of De- troit, Michigan, sole and surviving legal heirs of J. E. Fairbanks, are the owners of the East 33' 6" of City Lot 643, iu the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Com- missioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department avd found to be a danger- ous structure attd unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by rea- son of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, 'his Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their find- ings to the Council, the same to act in conjunction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said Committee has filed its report and recommends that said buildiug be condemneed as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said C. F, Hay of Muncie, Ltdiana, and Mrs. Frances Starlc of De- troit, Michigan, owners of the build- ing described herein, a written notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to he held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., ott the 2nd day of October, 1939, and to show cause why said building should not be de- clared ' a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mar- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Vau Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. Reesolution Na. 156-39 Whet•eas, The Realty Inv. Cot•p. is the owner of Lot 284, East Dubuque No. 2 Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upou which is located and situ- ated abuilding which has been ex- amined by the Board of Health, Build- ing Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safe- ty by reason of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said buildiug and to report their find- ings to the Council, the same to act in conjunction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereb}~ directed to cause to be served Special Session, September 15th, 1939 261 upon the said Realty Inv. Corp., owner of the buildiug described herein, a writ- ten notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting there- of to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. GEO. R, MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK; F. 1V. THONIPSON, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerlc. Comncilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 1Vharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 157-39 Whereas, The Anchor Investment Co. is the owner of the South one-half of Lot 19, Correll's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of re- pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, IVhereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building he condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Anchor Investment Co., owner of the buildiug described herein, a written notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meet- ing thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. NL, on the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the Citv Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said buildiug should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DU1aLivIAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL, A. CLARK, F, W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J, SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution, Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No, 156-39 Whereas, Richard Fuhrmann and/or Jahn O'Brien are the owners of Lot 10, Central Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to he a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safe- ty by reason of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, 1Vhereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to snake a thorough investigation of said buildiug and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said repot•t being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Richard Fuhrmann and/ or Johu O'Brien, owners of the build- iug described herein, a written notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day , of October, 1939, in the Council Cham- ber in the City Hall in the City of Du- buquee, and to show cause why said buildiug should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F, lV. THOi1~IPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. ~! I~ I Rj{Ipi 262 Special Session, September 15th, 1939. Couucilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 159-34 ZVhereas, S. Wiedtier and C. J. Jung- wirth are the owners of Lot 3 of L,ot 9, Union Addition, in the City of Du- buque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building tivhich has been ex- amined by the Board of Health, Build- ing Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habi- tation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, 1Vhereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereeof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Build- ing Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said S. Wiedner and C. J. Jungwirth, arvners of the building described here- in, awritten notice commanding thern to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P, M., on the 2nd day of Octo- ber, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted attd approved this 15th day of September, 1939. G$O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANI{ VAN DU$LMAN, AI,B)•RT WHARTON, CARL, A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J, SHI:A, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 160-39 Whereas, Wm. J, Robinson is the ottmer and J. P. Hanten is the mort- gagee of Lot 22, Union Addition, to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menacC to public safety by reason of want of re- pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act i~t con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached ]tereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Wm. J. Robinsos, owner of the building described herein, and J, P. Hauten, Mortgage, a written no- tice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall, in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. GI!aO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DU$LMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL, A. CLARK, F. W, THOMPSON, Attest: J, j. SH)~A, City Clerk. Couucilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 161-39 Whereas, P. J, and Minnie Norton, are the owners of City Lot 238 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon tivhich is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of re- Special Session, September 15th, 1939, 263 pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, 1Vhereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, 1Vhereas, Said committee has filed ils report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereb}~ directed to cause to be served upon the said P. J. and Minnie Norton, o~taters of the building described here- in, a written notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to he held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of Octo- ber, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall, in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. GEO, R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DU$LMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F, W. THOIIIPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SH$A, City Clerk. Councilman Clarlc moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- ph}~, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Reesolution No. 162-39 Whereas, Patrick O'Shea is the own- er of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 14S in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated buildings which have been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and a menace to public safety by reason of want of repair, and sanitation; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction 4vith the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building lie condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Noty, Therefore, Be It Resoh~ed by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Patrick O'Shea, owner of the buildings described herein, a written notice commanding him to ap- pear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., ou the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall, in the City of Dubuque, and to shota~ cause why said buildings should not be declared as dangerous struc- tures and a nuisance, Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. G1;O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALB$RT WHARTON, CARL, A. CLARK, F, W, THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest. J. J, SH$A, City Clerk. Councilman Clarlr moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Couucilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 163-39 1Vhereas, Catherine Smith is the owner of Lot 14, Yates' Sub., in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to bE a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of re- pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served ~ qw~ 264 Special Session, September 15th, 1939. upon the said Catherine Smith, otvner of the building described herein, a writ- ten notice commanding her to appear before this Council at a meeting there- of to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., oit the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall, itt the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939, GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Clarlc moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor I4fur- phy, Councilmen Clatk, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No, 164-39 Whereas, Mary F. Doyle is the own- er of Lots 2 and 4 of City Lot 555, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of re- pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- jtmetion with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building,be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Mary F. Doyle, owner of the luilding described herein, a writ- ten notice commanding her to. appear before this Council at a meeting there- of to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamfer in the City Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause tvhy said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. GEO. R, MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DiJELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Comtcilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 165-39 Whereas, Mary F. Doyle is the own- er of the North one-third of City Lot 554, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Com- missioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to lea danger- ous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by rea- son of want of repal•, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Comntis- siou; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said luilding be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and Ite is hereeby directed to cause to be served upon the said Mary F, Doyle, owner of the building described herein, a writ- ten notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting there- of to be held at 7:30 o'clock P, M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, and to show cause ashy said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted aitd approved this 1Sth day~of September, 1939. GEO. R, MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F, W. 7.'HOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk. Special Session, September 15th, 1939. 265 Couucilmait Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, 11Tharton. Nays-None. Resolution No, 166-39 1Vhereas, Wm. Lowther is the owner of City Lot 193, in the City of Du- buque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been ex- amined, by the Board of Health, Build- ing Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habi- tation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, 1Vhereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Wm. Lowther, owner of the building described herein, a writ- ten notice commanding him to appear before this Council at a meeting there- of to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, iu the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. GEO. R. MURPHY, Mayor, FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A, CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Cleric. Councilman Clarlc moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Cowicilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No, 167-39 1Vhereas, The Klauer Julien Hotel Co. are the owners of City Lot 195, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a dangerous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by reason of want of re- pair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, 1Vhereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in cou- juuction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Klauer Julien Hotel Co., owner of the building described herein, a written notice commanding them to appear before this Counci] at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. 14., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber iu the City Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. G$O. R, MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUELMAN, ALBERT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J, J. SH$A, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 168-39 Whereas, The Dubuque Biscuit Co. is the owner of hots 347 and 348, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated buildings which have been exaniiited by the Board of Health, Building Commissioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to he dangerous structures and a ~G;si. ~~ 266 Special Session, September 15th, 1939, menace to public safety by reason of want of repair, and defects to drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said buildings be condemned as a nuisance, said reports being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner, be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Dubuque Biscuit Co., owner of the buildings described here- in, awritten notice commanding them to appear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of Octo- ber, 1939, and to show cause why said buildings should not be declared a dan- gerous structures and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. G>~O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUI3LMAN, AI,B$RT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SH$A, City Clerk. Councilman Clark moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy, Councilmen Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 169-39 Whereas, Maty F. Doyle is the own- er of the North one-third of City I,ot 554, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon which is located and situated a building which has been examined by the Board of Health, Building Com- missioner, and the Chief of the Fire Department and found to be a danger- ous structure and unfit for habitation and a menace to public safety by rea- son of want of repair, and defects in drainage and plumbing; and, Whereas, This Council has hereto- fore appointed a Condemnation Com- mittee of three disinterested persons to make a thorough investigation of said building and to report their findings to the Council, the same to act in con- junction with the Building Commis- sion; and, Whereas, Said committee has filed its report and recommends that said building be condemned as a nuisance, said report being attached hereto and made a part hereof; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the Building Commissioner be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be served upon the said Mary F. Doyle, owner of the building described herein, a `an•itteu notice commanding her to ap- pear before this Council at a meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the 2nd day of October, 1939, in the Council Chamber in the City Hall in the City of Dubuque, and to show cause why said building should not be declared a dangerous structure and a nuisance. Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of September, 1939. G]3O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DU$I,MAN, AI,B$RT WHARTON, CARL A. CLARK, F. W. THOI4IPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J, SH$A, City Clerlc. Councilman Clark tnoved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Thompson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Mur- phy; Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Nays-None. Resolution No. 174-39 Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, That the fol- lowing, having complied with the pro- visions of law relating to the sale of cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, be granted a permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers within said City and the Manager is directed to issue such permit on behalf of said City: Name Address General Sales Company (Cliff Har- ker, Mgr.), 9S1 Main Street; I,eo N. Theisen (This permit to become effect- tive 10/1/39), 332 );ighth Avenue, Be It Further Resolved, That the bonds filed with the applications be ap- proved. Passed, adopted and approved this 1Sth day of September, 1939. G$O. R. MURPHY, Mayor. FRANK VAN DUIaI,MAN, AI,B)~RT WHARTON, CARI, A. CLARK, F. W. THOMPSON, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHRA, City Clerk. Special Session, September 15th, 1939. 267 Councilman Van Duelman moved the adoption of the resolution, Second- ed by Councilman Wharton. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cotncilmen Clark, Thomp- son, Van Duelman, tiVharton. Nays- None. There being tro further business Councilman Clark moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Yeas- Mayor Murphy, Councilmen Clark, Thompson, Van Duelman, Wharton. Na}~s-None. J. J• SHI;A, City Clerk. Approved ----------------------1939. Adopted _____ -------------1939. ------------------ Councilmen: Attest: ----------------------------- City Clerk.