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1931 March Council ProceedingsCITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session March 2nd, 1931. Council met at 7:40 p. m. Present —City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Absent —Coun- cilman Andelfinger. Mayor Meuser stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the transaction of such business as may regularly come before the meeting. Petition of Uhlrich, Paley Co., stating that owing to the litigation involving the City of Dubuque in the matter of the Shiras Avenue storm sewer contract, it will be impossible for them to complete this sewer in the time specified (namely March 1st, 1931) and they hereby ask that thetime for completion be extended. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petitioner be grant- ed and the time for completion be extended of August 1st, 1931, provid- ing this is agreeable to the bonding company. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman McEvoy moved that the rules be suspended to allow any- one present who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Mr. Harold Mathey presented a pe- tition signed by seven out of the nine property owners on Iowa Street between Fourth and Sixth Streets, asking that boulevard lights be in- stalled in this locality. W. M. Clemens, Chas. P. Mettel et a] addressed the Council, requesting that the boulevard lights be also in- stalled from Sixth Street north on Iowa Street to Thirteenth Street. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, and the City Manager and City Engi- neer be instructed to prepare the proper glans and specifications for the installation of boulevard lights on Iowa Street from Sixth Street to Thirteenth Street. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 35 Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of B. H. Becke et al, ask- ing that a storm sewer be installed from Putnam Street to Central Ave- nue, on West 28th Street, stating that this street is in a deplorable condition on account of washouts, which would not be if there was a storm sewer there. Councilman , Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Complaint has been filed in regard to the dangerous con- dition of West 28th Street westward- ly from Central Avenue. Upon inves- tigation it is found that just west of Central Avenue, 28th Street is badly rutted and has been made im- passable by reason of an open ditch carrying water from Park Hill above Central Avenue. It is recommended that authority be granted to the Street Department to install approximately 200 feet of 20 -inch vitrified tile in the present open ditch and that the ditch be filled in order to make a . greater width of street accessible for high- way traffic. In the accomplishment of this improvement it would be the intention to use the present stone curb from Central Avenue along the south edge of the street and near the present water course to provide fill- ing in order not to encroach on the property immediately south of West 28th. Street. A concrete inlet will have to be provided at the upper end of the new 20 -inch tile drain. The cost of this improvement can be- charged to the Sewer Bond Fund. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. . Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Henry Becker addressed the Coun- cil and stated that he understands that the City owns Lots 18 and 19, Blake's Add., having acquired Treas- urer's deeds to this property. He of- fers to purchase these lots from the 1! 36 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 City for $300;00 and also offers to tuy lots No. 25, 26, 27, Blake's Add., and asks what price the City will make on this property. Councilman McEvoy moved that the City accept the offer of $300.00 for Lots 18 and 19 and furnish him with a quit claim deed on receipt of $300.00, and that the Council view the Lots 25, 26, 27, before setting a price on same. Seconded by Council- man Schuckert. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of the Voeliter Realty Co. (by Louis Kolfenbach) stating that the City is holder of a tax sale cer- tificate on lot the West 45 feet of Lot 10, J. P. Porter's Add., for the im- provement of Seminary Street, amount $122.93, and for a subsequent tax payment of $23.20. They offer to pay this promptly if the City will accept one -half of this amount of the tax sale certificate, upon assignment of said tax sale certificate to them. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Council to view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Bertha Joffee, owner of lot N / of Lot 314, East Dubuque Acid., referred to the Council by the F,oard of Supervisors, asking exemp- tion of the 1930 tax. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the City Solic- itor. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Laura Love, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking that the 1930 tax be cancelled on Lots 20, 21, 37, O'Neill's Sub. No. 3. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the City So- licitor. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas =Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Fred Denell, referred to the City Council by the Board of Su- pervisros, asking that the last one - half of the 1929 tax and the 1930 tax on lot N. E. 27 feet of Lot 23, Wick's Add., be suspended, presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the City So- licitor. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, 'McEvoy, , Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mrs. Henry Cain, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking that the first half of the 1930 tax against Lot 3, McMa- hon's Add., amounting to $46.41, be cancelled. Councilman Jansen moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Board of Supervisors be no- tified of the Council's action. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman McEvoy moved that the Clerk receive bids for the print- ing of the index and binding the City Council proceedings for the year 1930. 'Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, 'Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. A communication from the Central Avenue Business Men's Association, congratulating the Council for the action taken in reference to the pav- ing of Central Avenue from 22nd Street to 32nd Street, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of D. J. O'Neill, asking that he be placed on the list of em- ployees, having injured his right hand and is unable to do heavy man- ual labor. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of W. H. Rauch, stating that he is the owner of Lot 12, Stew- art's Sub. This lot has been as- sessed for construction of a sanitary sewer in Exchange Street for $49.38, paving of Grandview Avenue for $375.00, constructing cement side- walks for $131.00 and for paving South Hill Street $412.00. He claims that the assessments are far in ex- cess of the valuation of the property and he hereby asks that the Council reduce the assessments, consistent v the valuation of the lot. The Cily holds tax sale certificates to this property. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Loretta Byrne, referred to the Council by the Board of Su- pervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax cancelled on Lot 261, Woodlawn Park Add. Councilman McEvoy moved that the rules be suspended and the Board of Supervisors be notified of the City Council's action. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman And elfinger. March 2, 1931. Certificate of City Manager. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned here- by certifies that the contract for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified tile sanitary sewer, Y branches, risers and manholes in Burlington Street from the north line of Lot 81, McDaniel's Park Hill Addition, to Alley between National Street and Stoltz Street and in the Alley between National Street and Stoltz Street from Burlington Street to Davenport Street and in Daven- port Street from Stoltz Street south to the south line of Lot 29, McDan- iels' Park Hill Addition, and in - Stoltz Street from Davenport Street to the existing manhole in Stoltz Street, and in Muscatine Street from Prim- rose Street to the Alley first north of National Street, Cook & Kean, contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stipula- tions of the contract and I would Regular Session•, March 2nd, 1931 37 therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. (A Resolution Accepting Improve- ment and Directing the Clerk to Publish Notice). CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. Resolution No. 22 -31 Whereas, the contract for the con- struction of an eight (8) inch vitri- fied tile sanitary sewer, Y branches, risers and manholes in Burlington Street from the north line of Lot 81, McDaniels' Park Hill Addition, to Alley between National Street and Stoltz Street, and in the Alley be- tween National Street and Stoltz Street from Burlington Street to Davenport Street and in Davenport Street from Stoltz Street south to the south line of Lot 29, McDaniels' Park Hill Addition and in Stoltz Street from Davenport Street to the existing manhole in Stoltz Street ani in Muscatine Street from Primrose Street to the Alley first north of Na- tional Street, has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been com- pleted according to the terms of the - contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now, therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improve - i lent be and the same is hereby ac- cepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspec- tion and said •Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of the Council's inten- tion to levy special assessments therefor, as required by law. Be It Further Resolved, that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of sewer bonds issued upon the above described improvement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Approved: W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN. H. F. SCHUCKERT. Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. 38 Regular Session, Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have approved the following poli- cies and desire to have your approval on same for filing: SIGNS Keller Electric Co., 1135 Main Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 431923, Continental Casualty Co. Green Mill Sweet Shop, 850 Main Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 432056, Continental Casualty Co. Falkenhainer Drug Co., 1097 Ju- lien Avenue. Policy O. L. & T. 431922, Continental Casualty Co. C. & M. Shoe Store, 630 Main Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 431924, Continental Casualty Co. Henry Wilberding, 449 Main Street. Policy No. LPI 1143, Royal Indemnity Co. C. H. Holscher, 1113 Main Street. Policy No. LPI 1143, Royal Indem- nity Co. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. OFFICIAL NOTICE Annual Budget, Year 1931, City of Dubuque, Iowa. The following budget of expenditures for the fiscal year, April 1, 1931, to March 31, 1932, on the basis of expenses for the several departments of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has been submitted by the City Manager to the City Council, and such budget has been approved by the City, Council as its budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1932. This budget will be con- sidered for final adoption by the City Council at a special meeting to be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on the 23rd day of March, 1931, at 7:30 p. m. Any taxpayer objecting thereto or protesting to the same or to any item thereof or to any omission therefrom shall present his objections to the City Council on or before that date. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1931. Sources of Revenue. A —From Taxes. March 2nd, 1931 Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file. ■Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with Provision 6670 of the General Code of Iowa, please find attached hereto a copy of the annual budget prepared by the City Manager for the consid- eration of the City Council. This budget includes detailed statements of receipts and expenses for the var- ious departments and subdivisions. The budget also shows the compar- ison between this year's anticipated income and expenses and the budget appropriation for the present fiscal year It is suggested that the budget be published and that the same be con- sidered prior to final passage at a special Council meeting to be held Monday evening, March 23, 1931. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Levy in Regular Moneys and Fund Mills Tax Credits Totals Consolidated 28.10 $336,805.17 $ 8,374.13 $345,300.19* Bond Interest 4.82 57,772.27 1,436.42 59,208.69 Bonds 6.24 74,792.32 1,859.59 76,651.91 Fire Equipment .26 3,116.35 77.48 3,193.83 Fire Maintenance 9.59 114,945.25 2,857.94 117,803.19 Parks 2.50 29,964.87 745.04 30,709.91 Police Pension .51 6,112.83 151.99 6,264.82 Fire Pension 1.04 12,465,39 309.93 12,775.32 Library 2.80 33,560.66 834.44 34,443.44 ** Dock Sinking Fund 2.25 26,968.39 670.53 27,638.92 Playground Sinking Fund .39 4,674.52 116.22 4,790.74 Sub- Totals 58.50 $701,178.02 $ 17,433.71 $718,780.96 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 39 Road Tax on Agricultural Lands $ 120.89 Addition to Consolidated* Library Tax on Agricultural Lands 48.34 Addition to Library ** Moneys and Credits 17,433.71 Pro -rated Sub - Totals $718,780.96 From Taxes The above estimate is based on a taxable value of $11,985,949.00, or an assessed value of $47,943,796.00, amounting to $701,178.02, plus moneys and credits taxes of $17,433.71, as obtained from the County Auditor. (The 1930 millage was 58.5 mills on a taxable value of $12,109,626.00, amounting to —3— $708,413.12, plus moneys and credits of $13,887.89, plus taxes on agricultural lands of $168.48, or a total of $722,469.49). B —From Miscellaneous Sources. Business Licenses Dog Licenses Plumbing Permits Building Permits Electrical Permits Ambulance Fees Scale Receipts Police Court Fines and Miscellaneous Sales Miscellaneous Rents Franchise Tax Bathing Beach Excavation Permits Ice Rink Fees State Highway Maintenance ` Receipts Totals $15,300.00 600.00 1,475.00 3,300.00 2,000.00 1,200.00 400.00 Costs 13,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 600.00 2,500.00 300.00 600.00 1,700.00 13,000.00 $60,975.00 Grand Total (except Water and Docks) $779,755.96 * Includes $300.00 per year from Docks toward salary of Market Master, and * Includes $4,300.00 from Board of Education (as agreed upon by Board). RECAPITULATION OF ALL RECEIPTS. Grand Total Taxation Receipts and Miscellaneous Estimated Water Operating Balance Total Annual Estimated Water Receipts Total Annual Estimated Dock Operation Receipts Grand Total All Receipts STATEMENT SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIA- TIONS FOR THE VARIOUS MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, 1931 -32. Group Purposes No. Consolidated Funds Special Funds I. General Administration $ 56,585.00 II. Protection of Life and Property 98,255.00 $120,997.02 III. Health and Sanitation 41,540.00 IV. Highways 145,105.00 V. Charities, Donations and Library 1,900.00 34,443.44 VI. Parks 30,709.91 VII. Recreation 10,345.00 VIII. Miscellaneous 31,950.00 IX. Markets and Scales 1,595.00 X. Municipal Improvements 14,000.00 XI. Police Pension Fund 6,264.82 XI. Fire Pension Fund 12,775.32 XII. Municipal Indebtedness 135,860.60 XII. Dock Bond and Operation 27,638.92 KII. Playground Bond and Interest 4,790.74 Allo wance for Shrinkage 5,000.19 Receipts $779,755.96 16,856.43 155,150.00 7,000.00 $958,762.39 Totals $ 56,585.00 219,252.02 41,540.00 145,105.00 36,343.44 30,709.91 10,345.00 31,950.00 1,595.00 14,000.00 6,264.82 12,775.32 135,860.60 27,638.92 4,790.74 5,000.19 Sub -Total Tax Funds $406,275.19 $373,480.77 $779,755.96 40 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 41 Water Department Operating 171,595.00 Dock Department Operating 7,000.00 Grand Total 1931 -32 Appropriations $958,350.96 Water Department- Balance, unappropriated 411.43 Grand Total $958,762.39 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 1931, TO MARCH 31, 1932. GROUP 1- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Consolidated Fund). 4 -1 -30 to 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -31 3 -31 -32 Appropriation Appropriation Item 101 -City Council. B. Travel Expense $ 125.00 $ 175.00 J. Miscellaneous 25.00 25.00 Totals $ 150.00 $ 200.00 Item 102 -City Manager's Office. A. Salary City Manager $ 8,500.00 $ 8,000.00 A. Salary Secretary 2,100.00 2,100.00 A. Salary Stenographer 1,500.00 1,500.00 B. Travel 255.00 200.00 C. Office 100.00 175.00 D. Printing and Advertising 100.00 100.00 F. Maintenance 100.00 215.00 G. Material and Supplies 315.00 300.00 1. Insurance 120.00 35.00 Totals $ 13,090.00 $ 12,625.00 Item 103 -City Clerk's Office. A. Salary City Clerk $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 D. Printing and Advertising 25.00 25.00 E. Equipment G. Material and Supplies 50.00 45.00 I. Surety Bond 5.00 Totals $ 2,180.00 $ 2,170.00 Item 104 --City Auditor's Office. A. Salary City Auditor $ $ 2,700.00 A. Salary Stenographer D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Surety Bond 2,700.00 480.00 100.00 100.00 15.00 200.00 40.00 100.00 50.00 15.00 200.00 Totals $ 3,635.00 $ 3,065.00 Item 105 -City Treasurer's Office. A. Salary City Treasurer $ 2,700.00 $ 2,700.00 A. Salary Stenographer (part time) 480.00 420.00 D. Printing 50.00 50.00 E. Equipment F. Maintenance 15.00 15.00 G. Material and Supplies 100.00 100.00 I. Surety Bond ($75,000) 225.00 350.00 Totals $ 3,570.00 $ 3,635.00 Item 106 -City Solicitor's Office. A. Salary City Solicitor $ B. Travel C. Office D. Printing G. Material and Supplies 4,500.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 60.00 $ 4,500.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 60.00 Totals $ 4,665.00 $ 4,665.00 Item 108 -City Assessor's Office - A. Salary City Assessor $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 A. Salary Assistant Assessors 900.00 900.00 G. Material and Supplies 25.00 I. Surety Bond 2.50 J. Board of Review 900.00 1,600.00 Totals $ 3,002.50 $ 3,725.00 Item 109 -City Engineer's Office. A. Salary City Engineer $ 3,300.00 $ 3,300.00 A. Salary Assistant Engineers 4,440.00 2,220.00 A. Salary Draftsman 2,400.00 2,400.00 A. Salary Clerk 2,400.00 2,400.00 A. Salary rRodmen 2,760.00 1,380.00 A. Salary Extra Help (part time) 300.00 B. Travel 50.00 50.00 C. Office 25.00 15.00 D. Printing and Advertising 150.00 125.00 E. Equipment 1,125.00 200.00 F. Maintenance 700.00 450.00 G. Material and Supplies 1,200.00 700.00 I. Insurance 60.00 50.00 Totals $ $ 2,155.00 Item 113- Election Expenses. A. Salaries E. Registration Cabinets D. Printing G. Material and Supplies 45.00 J. Rents 35.00 Totals $ 2,155.00 $ 80.00 Item 114 -City Buildings. A. Janitress $ 840.00 $ 840.00 A. Janitor 900.00 900.00 A. Extra Help , • 150.00 150.00 E. Equipment 25.00 25.00 F. Material and Supplies 700.00 4,500.00 G. Material and Supplies 725.00 700.00 H. Heat, Light, Water 2,400.00 2,400.00 I. Insurance 850.00 J. Comfort Station 600.00 600.00 Totals $ 6,340.00 $ 10,965.00 Item 115 - Police Court. A. Salary Judge $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 A. Salary Relief Judge 75.00 G. Material and Supplies 40.00 40.00 Totals $ 1,915.00 $ 1,840.00 Item 116 -Civil Service Commission. E. Equipment G. Material and Supplies , ... 15.00 15.00 J. Miscellaneous 10.00 10.00 $ Totals $ 25.00 Sub - totals for Group 1, General Administration $ 59,337.50 18,610.00 $ 13,590.00 $ GROUP II- PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY. Item 118 - Police Department (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary of Chief 6 $ 3,300.00 A. Salary Captain (Secretary) 2,100.00 A. Salary Captains (2) 3,720.00 A. Salary Detectives (4) 7,200.00 A. Salary Desk Sergeants (3) 5,220.00 A. Salary Motorcycle Officers (2) 3,480.00 $ $ 25.00 56,585.00 $ 3,300.00 2,100.00 3,720.00 7,200.00 5,220.00 3,480.00 42 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 A. Salary Patrolmen A. Salary Patrolmen A. Salary Matron A. Salary Matron (Health) A. Salary Special Officers B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Insurance J1. Feeding Prisoners J2. Miscellaneous A. A. A. C. E. F. G. H. A. A. C. D. E. F. G. I. J. Totals Item 119A -Fire Department (Special Fund) A. Salary Chief A. Salary Captain (Secretary) (1) A. Salary Captains A. Salary Driver - Mechanic' A. Salary Lieutenants A. Salary Engineers A. Salary First Grade Firemen A. Salary Second Grade Firemen B. Travel C. Office D. Printing F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light, etc. I. Insurance J. Miscellaneous Allowance for Delinquencies Totals Totals Totals Totals 43,680.00 43,680.00 1,520.00 1,520.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,080.00 500.00 500.00 150.00 150.00 400.00 450.00 250.00 120.00 1,550.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,800.00 2,400.00 3,000.00 130.00 230.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 75.00 50.00 $ 80,075.00 $ 82,800.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 2,100.00 (2) 3,960.00 13,020.00 11,160.00 1,980.00 1,980.00 12,180.00 12,180.00 6,960.00 6,960.00 63,840.00 63,840.00 3,240.00 3,240.00 125.00 100.00 275.00 275.00 100.00 125.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 3,600.00 3,500.00 140.00 250.00 436.00 433.19 600.00 $117,296.00 $117,803.19 Item 119B-Fire Equipment Fund E. Fire Equipment Plus Balance on hand April 1st (2,658.69) (Special Fund) $ 3,086.75 $ 3,193.83 $ 3,086.75 $ 3,193.83 Item 120 -Fire and Police Salary City Electrician Salary Assistant Electrician Salary Helpers . Office Equipment Maintenance Material and Supplies Heat, Power and Water Insurance Alarm (Consolidated Fund) $ 7,290.00 (Consolidated Fund) $ 2,700.00 time) 450.00 50.00 450.00 50.00 60.00 152.00 25.00 7.00 Item 121- Building Inspector Salary Building Inspector Salary Stenographer (part Office Printing Equipment Maintenance Material and Supplies Insurance Surety Bonds $ 2,280.00 $ 2,280.00 1,740.00 1,740.00 1,000.00 500.00 80.00 80.00 300.00 1,000.00 650.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 490.00 80.00 6,730.00 2,700.00 180.00 20.00 25.00 75.00 200.110 25.00 $ 3,944.00 $ 3,225.00 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 43 Item 122 - Plumbing Inspector (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary Plumbing Inspector $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 A. Salary Stenographer (part time) 225.00 120.00 C. Office 20.00 20.00 D. Printing 15.00 15.00 G. Material and Supplies 25.00 25.00 J1. Plumbing Board 30.00 30.00 J2. Miscellaneous 5.00 25.00 A. Salary Electrical Inspector A. Salary Stenographer (part time) B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Insurance J. Miscellaneous Totals $ 2,720.00 Item 123 - Electrical Inspector (Consolidated Fund) 2,400.00 225.00 • 20.00 25.00 525.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 75.00 $2,635.00 $ 2,400.00 120.00 20.00 50.00 75.00 175.00 25.00 $ 2,865.00 $219,252.02 Totals $ 3,395.00 Sub - totals for Group II, Protection of Life and Property $217,806.75 Balance April 1st in Fire Improvement Fund (2,658.69) GROUP III - HEALTH AND SANITATION (Consolidated Fund) Item 125 - Health Operation. Salary Director $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Salary Sanitary inspector 1,620.00 1,620.00 Salary Clerk 1,020.00 1,020.00 Salary Restaurant Inspector 900.00 900.00 Salary School Nurse (Head) 10 mo. 1,650.00 1,650.00 Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. 1,350.00 1,350.00 Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. 1,300.00 1,300.00 Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. 1,200.00 1,200.00 See A. Clinic (Matron) 1,080.00 Police Dept B. Travel 120.00 50.00 C. Office 100.00 100.00 D. Printing 40.00 40.00 E. Equipment F. Maintenance 480.00 G. Material and Supplies 200.00 Jl. Laboratory Expense 1,200.00 J2. Miscellaneous ' 480.00 250.00 900.00 45.00 Totals $ 14,260.00 $ 12,905.00 Item 127 -Sewer Maintenance. A. Salary Foreman $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 A. Salary Laborers, regular 5,300.00 5,500.00 A. Salary Laborers, extra 1,000.00 1,000.00 E. Equipment 1,685.00 200.00 F. Maintenance 200.00 200.00 G. Material and Supplies .. , 500.00 400.00 I. Insurance 450.00 35.00 J. Power for Electric Sewer Pumps 1,500.00 Totals $ 10,935.00 $ 10,635.00 Item 128 - Garbage Disposal (Contract) J. Garbage Collection and Disposal $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 Sub - totals for Group III, Health and Sanitation $ 43,195.00 $ 41,540.00 GROUP IV- HIGHWAYS (Consolidated Fund) Item 131 - Highway Administration. A. Salary Superintendent $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 45 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian 900.00 900.00 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian 780.00 780.00 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian (part time) 690.00 690.00 Salary Extra Help 1,310.00 1,310.00 Salary Janitor 1,320.00 1,320.00 Travel 100.00 100.00 Office 100.00 100.00 Printing 200.00 100.00 Equipment 9,000.00 7,500.00 Maintenance (Includes 1931 -32, $5,000 purchase of former Masonic Temple) 4,700.00 8,600.00 G. Material and Supplies 1,200.00 900.00 H. Heat, Light, Water, etc. 2,400.00 2,400.00 I. Insurance 300.00 200.00 J. Tax Delinquency 459.04 543.44 Totals $ 32,459.04 $ 34,443.44 Sub - totals for Group V, Charities, Donations and Library $ 34.959.04 $ 36,343.44 GROUP VI -PARKS (Special Funds) Item 144A -Park Administration. Salary Superintendent $ Salary Expert Superintendent (part time) Travel Office Printing and Advertising Heat, Light and Water Miscellaneous 2,100.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 7.50 $ 2,100.00 1,500.00 100.00 150.00 225.00 10.00 Totals $ 4,107.50 $ 4,085.00 Item 144B -Park Areas, Buildings, Etc. A. Salary Laborers $ 13,500.00 $ 14,500.00 E. Equipment 1,200.00 1,000.00 F. Maintenance 1,200.00 800.00 G. Material and Supplies 3,600.00 4,600.00 H. Heat, Light and Water 2,800.00 3,400.00 I. Insurance 250.00 360.00 J1. Band Concerts 600.00 J2. Miscellaneous Improvements 3,890.04 1,049.91 Delinquencies 320.00 315.00 Totals $ 26,760.04 $ 26,624.91 Sub - totals for Group VI, Parks $ 30,867.54 $ 30,709.9] Item 144C- County Levy (1 mill). J. Improvements ($12,133.69) ($11,985.95) GROUP VII- RECREATION. (Consolidated Fund) Item 145A- Recreation Administration. A. Salary Director $ 3,600.00 $ 2,280.00 A. Salary Stenographer Assistant 360.00 A. Salary Additional Help 120.00 B. Travel 175.00 50.00 C. Office 75.00 25.00 D. Printing 60.00 50.00 E. Equipment 130.00 F. Maintenance 360.00 G. Material and Supplies 170.00 100.00 J. Miscellaneous 25.00 Totals $ 5,075.00 $ 2,505.00 Item 145B- Playgrounds. A. Salary Supervisors (2 months) $ 600.00 $ 500.00 44 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 A. Salary Storekeeper 1,800.00 1,800.00 C. Office 50.00 D. Printing 60.00 E. Equipment 600.00 F. Maintenance, parts (not labor) 100.00 50.00 G. Material and Supplies 500.00 300.00 I. Insurance 50.00 50.00 Totals $ 5,550.00 $ 4,600.00 Item 132 - Street Repairing. A. Salary Laborers $ 15,000.00 $ 18,000.00 E. Equipment 4,585.00 2,350.00 F. Maintenance, parts 3,510.00 4,000.00 G. Material and Supplies 11,000.00 16,000.00 I. Insurance 965.00 450.00 J. Miscellaneous 300.00 100.00 Totals $ 35,360.00 $ 40,900.00 Item 133 -City Garage. A. Salary Head Mechanic $ A. Salary Mechanic A. Salary Asst. Machanic A. Salary Asst. Mechanic C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance of Building and Tools G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light, Water, etc. I. Insurance 2,400.00 1,560.00 1,440.00 1,320.00 50.00 25.00 1,502.00 385.00 280.00 700.00 185.00 $ 2,400.00 1,560.00 1,440.00 1,320.00 25.00 25.00 400.00 350.00 300.00 700.00 185.00 Totals $ 9,847.00 $ 8,705.00 Item 138- Street Lighting. H. Total Street Lights $ 67,380.50 $ 62,000.00 Item 140A- Street Cleaning. A. Salary Laborers and Drivers $ 21,500.00 $ 14,400.00 E. Equipment 6,270.00 500.00 F. Maintenance, parts 1,900.00 2,000.00 G. Material and Supplies 4,200.00 2,300.00 I. Insurance 660.00 100.00 $34,530.00 $19,300.00 Item 140B-Ash and Can Removal. A. Salary Laborers and Drivers Included 140A $ 7,100.00 E. Equipment Included 140A 100.00 F. Maintenance, parts Included 140A 1,000.00 G. Material and Supplies Included 140A 1,275.00 I. Insurance Included 140A 125.00 Totals $ 34,530.00 $ 9,600.00 Sub - totals for Group IV, Highways $152,667.50 $145,105.00 GROUP V- CHARITIES, DONATIONS AND LIBRARY Item 142 - Charities and Donations (Consolidated Fund) J1. Visiting Nurse Association $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 J2. Memorial Day Celebration 400.00 400.00 J3. Band Concerts 600.00 J4 Humane Society 300.00 300.00 Totals $ 2,500.00 $ 1,900.00 Item 143- Library (Special Fund) A. Salary Librarian $ 2,280.00 $ 2,280.00 A. Salary Reference Librarian 1,680.00 1,680.00 A. Salary Catalogue Librarian 1,500.00 1,500.00 A. Child Librarian 1,380.00 1,380.00 A. Salary Circulation Librarian 1,200.00 1,200.00 A. Salary School Librarian 960.00 960.00 46 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 A. A. A. A. D. E. F. G. H. I. J1. J2. Salary Play Directors (2 months) Salary Play Directors (2 months) Salary Special Instructors Salary Caretaker Printing Equipment Maintenance of Equipment Material and Supplies Heat, Light and Water Insurance Miscellaneous Rent of Buildings (School, etc.) A. Salary Superintendent A. Salary Check Room Help A. Wages Laborers C. Office Expense D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light and Water I. Insurance J. Miscellaneous 800.00 800.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 480.00 480.00 200.00 100.00 75.00 500.00 200.00 250.00 200.00 600.00 200.00 80.00 80.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 Totals $ 5,030.00 $ 3,905.00 Item 145C -City Wide Events. S. Cost of Music Week $ 500.00 $ 400.00 Item 145D- Winter Sports. $ 960.00 180.00 200.00 800.00 500.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 300.00 300.00 15.00 25.00 100.00 Totals $ 2,680.00 $ 1,360.00 Item 145E- Bathing Beach. A. Salary Superintendent $ 640.00 A. Salary Guards 550.00 550.00 A. Salary Attendants 300.00 300.00 A. Salary Wash Woman 120.00 120.00 A. Salary Laborers 600.00 301).00 C. Office 25.00 10.00 D. Printing 50.00 15.00 E. Equipment 750.00 200.00 F. Maintenance 300.00 300.00 H. Heat, Light and Water 125.00 125.00 G. Material and Supplies 375.00 200.00 L Insurance 55.00 55.00 J. Miscellaneous 75.00 Totals $ 3,965.00 Sub - totals for Group VII, Recreation $ 17,250.00 2,175.00 10,345.00 GROUP VIII - MISCELLANEOUS (Consolidated Fund) Item 146 - Athletic Park. F. Maintenance $ 280.00 $ 200.00 G. Material and Supplies 200.00 200.00 H. Current for Lights 200.00 I. Insurance 90.00 250.00 J1. Miscellaneous 50.00 50.00 J2. Payment on Flood Lights 2,500.00 Totals $ 620.00 $ 3,400.00 Item 147 - Planning and Zoning. A. Salaries of Consultants $ 5,000.00 B. Travel $ 6,000.00 500.00 J. Miscellaneous 500.00 Totals $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 47 Item 148E- Ambulance. A. Salary Driver $ 1,680.00 $ 1,680.00 A. Salary Asst. Drivers 300.00 100.0Q F. Maintenance 350.00 300.0Q G. Material and Supplies 100.00 250.00 I. Insurance 210.00 220.00 J. Miscellaneous 100.00 100.00 Totals $ 2,740.00 $ 2,650.00 Item 148C -Other Miscellaneous. 31. Payment 011 Library Property $ 3,000.00 $ J2. Iowa League of Municipalities Dues, 75.00 75.00 J3. Damages, Etc. 3,000.00 5,500.00 J4. Printing Council Proceedings 3,000.00 4,500.00 J5. Printing Ordinances 1,000.00 1,000.00 J6. Printing Reports . 400.00 J7. Mississippi Valley Association Dues 1,00.00 100.00 J8. State Audit 800.00 750.00 J9. Repairs to Fire Stations.. 5,000.00 J10. Care of City Town Clock 125.00 200.00 J11. Miscellaneous 1,000.00 1,000.00 312. Workmen's Compensation Insur- . Charged ante Elsewhere 1,775.00 Totals $ 12,500.00 $ 19,900.00 Sub - tptals for Group VIII, Miscellaneous $ 21,860.00 $ 31,950.00 GROUP IX- MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES Item 152 - Markets and Scales. A. Salary 1VIs,rl et Master $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 E. Equipment 9'. Maintenance 50.00 25,00 G. Material and Supplies 50.00 50.00 J. Miscellaneous 10.00 20.00 31. J. Totals $ 1,610.00' $ 1,595.00 Sub- totals for Group IX, Markets and Scales $ 1,610.00 $ 1,595.00 GROUP X- MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS (Consolidated Fund) Item 162.1. Improvements (City Share) $ 11,293.43 $ 14,000.00 $. 11,293.43 $ 14,000.00 Sub - tptals for Group X, Improvements GROUP XI- PENSION FUNDS (Spe.gial Funds) Item 154 - Pension Funds. Police Pensions $ 6,173.50 $ 6,264.82 Fire Pensions 18,520.52 12,775.32 Totals .. $ 24,694.02 $ 19,040.14 Sub- totals for Group XI, Pensions • $ 24,694.02 $ 19,040.1,4 GROUP XII- MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Item 161J -City Bond and Interest. 1, Regular Bond Interest $ 51,567.84 $ 55,527.86 2. Voting Machine Bond 1,000.00 1,000.00 3. Loan Warrant Redemption Bond 300.00 100.00 4. Regular City Improvement Bonds 21,000.00 21,000.00 • 5. Grading Bonds 9,000.00 9,000.00 0, Storm Sewer Bonds 1,500.00 ..... 7. Refunding Bonds Totals $ 84,367.84 $ 86,627.86 8. Sinking Fund Refunding Bonds . , , , . 51,449.3 49,232.74 Total Municipal Indebtedness ... , . , $135,817.16 $135,860..60 A. A. A. A. B. C. E. F. G. I. 31. J2. J3. Grand A. Salary Meter Repairman A. Salary Assistant Meter Repairman A. Salary General Foreman 2,400.00 2,400.00 A. Salary Assistant General Foreman 1,680.00 1,680.00 A. Salary Laborers 14,000.00 12,000.00 E. Equipment 4,600.00 4,500.00 F. Maintenance 13,375.00 10,500.00 G. Material and ISupplies 1,500.00 1,350.00 H. Heat, Light and Power 29,000.00 28,000.00 I. Insurance 500.00 500.00 J1. Main Extensions 26,061.20 20,000.00 J2. Betterments 3,420.00 36,000.00 J3. Stock Account 3,000.00 3,500.00 J4. Miscellaneous 300.00 910.00 Totals $120,836.20 $144,320.00 Water Department, Grand Total Expense $168,761.20 $171,595.00 Balance Unappropriated 411.43 Receipts- Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 49 Total $172,006.43 GROUP XIV -DOCK OPERATING Item - Cash on Hand April 1st Harbor Rents and Leases Wharf Fees Miscellaneous Income Total Balance and Yearly Total Expenses 1,860.00 1,860.00 1,620.00 FUND. 4 -1 -30 to 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -31 3 -31 -32 Estimated Appropriation $ 887.39 $ 900.00 5,899.50 6,100.00 64.09 Receipts $ 6,850.98 $ 7,000.00 6,850.98 7,000.00 Estimated Cash Bal. al. March 31st $ 000.00 $ 000.00 Item 153 - Dock Operating Expenses - Salary Clerk (Part Time) $ 120.00 $ 120.00 Salary Market Master (Refund to Consol. Fund) 300.00 Salary Engineers 1,300.00 2,000.00 Salary Labor and Mechanics 500.00 300.00 Travel Expense 400.00 300.00 Office Expense 25.00 New Equipment 1,000.00 'Maintenance 241.70 650.00 Material and Supplies 50.00 500.00 Insurance 565.50 750.00 Shippers Association Dues 300.00 300.00 Miscellaneous 10.00 Improvements 2,363.78 1,755.00 Total Dock Expense $ 6,850.98 $ 7,000.00 Grand Total City, Water and Dock Expenses and Allowance for Shrinkage $959,380.99 Balance Water Department, Unappropriated Grand Total $958,762.39 RESOLUTION NO. 23 -31. Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the budget of estimated receipts and ex- penditures for the fiscal year, 1931, as prepared 'by the City Manager and submitted by him to this Co'uncil, be and the same is hereby approved and is hereby adopted as the budget of this Council for said fiscal year. Be It Further Resolved that said $958,350.96 411.43 budget be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file with the City Clerk for public inspection and the Clerk is hereby directed to publish said budget and notice of hearing thereon in the official newspaper of the City of Dubuque at least two weeks before the 23rd day of March, 1931, at which time this Council will meet at 7:30 o'clock p. m. of said day at the Council 'Chamber in the 48 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 Item 161J2- Playground Bonds and Interest. 1. Interest on Bonds of Dec. 1, 1928 $ 1,041.26 $ 931.75 2. Bond Redemption of Dec. 1, 1928 3,000.00 3;000.00 3. Reserve 588.86 858.99 Totals $ 4,630.12 $ 4,790.74 Item 161J3 - Dock Bonds and Interest. 1. Interest on Bonds $ 14,845.00 $ 14,597.50 2. Bond Redemption 11,000.00 12,000.00 3. Reserve for Bonds I 1,935.75 1,041.42 Totals $ 27,780.75 $ 27,638.92 Sub - totals for Group XI1, Indebtedness $168,228.03 $168,290.26 Allowance for Shrinkage in 'Consol. Fund 5,000.19 Water Grand Total for' City (Exclusive of Works and Dock Operation) $783,768.81 $779,755.96 GROUP XIII - WATER WORKS 4-1 -30 to 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -31 3 -31 -32 Appropriation Appropriation Cash Balance April 1st $ 19,806.43 $ 16,856.43 Total Receipts 155,450.00 155,150.00 Totals $175,256.43 $172,006.43 Total Disbursements 168,761.20 171,595.00 Balance March 31st $ 6,495.23 $ 411.43 ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS 1931 - 32 Metered Rates $148,000.00 Flat Rates 1,000.00 Fire Protection Service 2,400.00 Totals $151,400.00 Non - Operating Receipts 3,750.00 Grand Total Estimated Receipts $155,150.00 WATER WORKS EXPENSE (Self - Supporting). Item 149A -Water Administration- A. Salary Superintendent $ A. Salary Cashier A. Salary Accountant A. Salary Stenographer A. Salary Extra Help B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies 1. Insurance J1. Sinking Fund J2. Refunds J3. Miscellaneous 3,600.00 2,340.00 2,160.00 1,500.00 300.00 150.00 1,500.00 200.00 500.00 400.00 500.00 75.00 32,400.00 2,000.00 300.00 $ 3,600.00 2,340.00 2,160.00 1,500.00 300.00 200.00 1,350.00 200.00 400.00 400.00 450.00 76.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 300.00 Totals $ 47,926.00 $ 27,275.00 Item 149B - Water Operation- Salary Field Engineer $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 Salary Plant Engineer 2,100.00 2,100.00 Salary Assistant Plant Engineers 9,000.00 9,000.00 Salary Extra Labor - 900.00 1,200.00 Salary Tapper 1,620.00 1,620.00 Salary Meter Service Man 1,620.00 1,620.00 Salary Meter Reader 1,500.00 1,560.00 50 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 City Hall for the purpose of conduct- ing a public hearing upon said bud- get, at which time full opportunity shall be given for the hearing of any objections or protests which any taxpayer of the city may desire to make to any item or items in said budget or to any omissions there- from, and for the further purpose of making any corrections in said bud- get as may be deemed necessary and advisable and of finally adapting said budget, as prepared, or as the same may be amended at that tune. Passed, adopted, and approved this 2nd day of 'March, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor, ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Petition of Henry Wilberding rela- tive to purchasing Lots 1 and 2 on Southern Avenue and Locust Street, owned by the City of Dubuque, ask- ing that the Council name a price for this property. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view. • Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger, Ordinance No. 1.31, establishing a grade on Bradley Street from Hen- derson Street to St. Joseph Street, being profile No. 1284, presented and read. Councilman Shuckert moved that this be the first reading of the Or- dinance. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays,—None. Absent — Councilman Andelinger. Councilman, Schuckert moved that the rules requiring an Ordinance to be read on three separate days he suspended. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that Quit Claim Deeds be executed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to Arnold, Dietrich to Lots East 1 /2 of Lots 288 and 289 and to Mrs. Catherine Kee- seeker to Lot 2 of Langwortby Add. These lots were erroneously bought by the City at a tax sale. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser-, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Rose Jungwirth, owner of Lot Sub. S. 80 feet of Lot 8 and 3 of 1 of 9, Lot 1, Mt. Pleasant Add., asking that she be allowed to redeem this property on payment of $50.00. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the City Treasurer be instructed to cancel the tax sale certificate on payment of same. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable, Mayo, and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa,,. Gentlemen: Mr. 0, E. Winner, 921 Gilliam Street, requests that the Council consider the furnishing and installing of about 80 feet of 30 -inch vitrified sewer pipe to complete across 14is, lot discharge from the, storm sewer system of the Mineral Street district. This storm sewer provides an outlet for a considerable area and includes the draining of lateral sewer from the swimming pool at the University of Dubuque. During such time as this pool is, emptied the water from the storm sewer flows over a portion of Mr. Winner's lot to such a, degree as to b,e a nuisance to him. The reason that this has become a nuisance is due to the fact that the storm sew- ers drain to, this discharge, while previously they had been allowed to, run through open ditches to the same point of discharge. It is recommended that this im- provement be authorized and that the cost of same be charged to the Storm Sewer Fund. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, • City Manager. Councilman Jansen moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Seconded by Council- man Schuckert. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In line with the pro- cedure followed by other water companies of this district and most water companies of the country and also in line with private utility oper- ation, the writer would respectfully recommend the amendment of Sec- tion 277 of the present rules and reg- ulations of the Dubuque City Water Works to read as follows: "That from and after March 14, 1931, all water meters in sizes from 6 / to 1 ", inclusive, be furnished to the consumer by the Water Depart- ment at the expense of the Water Department; further that after March 14, 1931, the Water Company shall repair and keep in first class condition all water meters within the above mentiond classes. It is ex- pressly understood that one meter only is to be furnished by the Water Department for each building. Met- ers in excess of one desired for sin- gle building shall be purchased by the owner or owners. Meters above 1" in size shall be approved by the Water Department and purchased by the owner or consumer." Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, • City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and the communi- cation be referred to the City Solici- tor to prepare an Ordinance cover- ing the same. Seconded by Council- man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 2, 1931. Dear Mr. Evans: The Water Department finds that they have not room to repair the number of meters they have in ser- vice, and plans and specifications are ready to be submitted to the City Council, at an estimate of $21,000. The City owns a piece of ground in the rear of the City Garage, suitable Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 51 for this building, and the Water De- partment is willing to build a meter room and garage on this property and finance the cost of the improve- ment out of the Water Works funds. They will furnish the City, for a repair shop, all space not used by the Water Department. Please bring this matter before the City Council for their consideration. Respectfully yours, J. W. McEVOY, Supt. Resolution No. 24 -31 Preliminary estimate, plans and specifications for the construction of a meter storage and repair building to be used for the storage and re- pairs of equipment of the Water- works Department,. presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Resolution No. 25 -31 Whereas, the construction of a building for use by the Water De- partment for the storage and repair of water meters and the housing of equipment and other purposes inci- dental to the conduct and operation of said Water Department is deemed necessary and advisable by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, said building to be built and erected upon Lot No. W. 65 ft of It 212 and 213, East Dubuque Add., owned by the City of Dubuque, and plans and spec- ifications therefore have been duly prepared and approved by this Council, the estimated cost of said building being approximately Twen- ty -one Thousand Dollars ($21,000). Now therefore, Be It Resolved by the said Council that said building be and the same is hereby ordered constructed and built of the mater- ials and in the manner provided for in the plans and specifications here- tofore prepared and approved, which plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Be It Further Resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby di- rected to publish all necessary no- tices in the official newsppaper of said City preliminary to the awarding of a contract for such public im- provement, including a notice of a public hearing upon the proposed plans, specifications, form of con- tract, and cost of the improvement, which hearing shall be held at 7:30 o'clock p. m. on the 23rd day of March, 1931, at the Council Chamber 111 the City Hall and also notice to bidders for the doing of all work and this property has been connected with City sanitary sewer for years. On recommendation of the City Solicitor, Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be received and filed and denied. Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Emily Faust, by her attorneys, Frantzen, Gilloon & Glenn, objecting to the assessment as levied against lot 2 of 29, Ann O'Hare's Sub., for the construction of the West Dubuque Sanitary Sew er, stating that this property is al- ready connected with the sewer in Grandview Avenue. On recommendation of the City Solicitor, the petition was denied. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be denied and be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser; Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. On petition of Mrs. Sena Liepe (verbal), objecting to the assessment as levied against her property for the construction of the West Du- buque Sanitary Sewer, referred to the City Solicitor at a previous meet- ing, the Solicitor recommended that the petition be denied. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be denied and received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT Whereas, the City of Dubuque, a municipal corporation of Iowa, is the owner and holder of tax sale certifi- cates upon Lot One (1) of the Sub. of M. L. 21, Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of M. L. 21, Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of Lot Two (2) of the Sub of Lot Five (5) of the Sub. of M. L. 21 and Lot Three (3) of Rowan's Sub., all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said lots and parcels of real estate being assessed to Ross McMahon Estate, and notices of redemption have 'been duly published by the City of Du- buque as provided by law. Now therefore, It is hereby stipu- lated and agreed by the City of Du- buque that, in the event said lots are not redeemed from said tax sales within the time prescribed in said i.otice by the owner or owners there- of, said City of Dubuque will cause Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 53 to be issued to it by the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, deeds thereon and, thereupon, it will, in turn, in consideration of the pay- ment to it by John Corcoran, Ross McMahon and George McMahon of the sum of $1,050, the receipt where- of is hereby acknowledged, cause to be executed and delivered to said John Corcoran, Ross McMahon and George .McMahon a quit claim deed of said premises, thereby conveying to said grantee all of its right, title and interest therein and thereto in so far as such interest is evidenced by the tax certificates aforesaid. It is further stipulated and agreed t hat in the event said lots are re- deemed from said sale by the owner or owners thereof prior to the exe- cution of tax deeds to said City of Dubuque, then said City will return to said John Corcoran, Ross McMa- hon and George McMahon the said sum of $1,050, which said parties have heretofore paid to said City of Dubuque and for which payment re- ceipt is herein acknowledged. It is further stipulated and agreed that, as a part of this transaction and in consideration of the sum above stated, said City of Dubuque will when and if said tax deeds are issued fo it, caused to be cancelled and dis- charged an unpaid special assess- ment heretofore levied by the Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque upon Lot Two (2) of the sub of Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of Lot Five (5) of the Sub. of M. L. 21 for the improve- ment of South Grandview Avenue in the year 1925. It is further stipulated that this agreement shall be deposited with the City Clerk of said City and pre- served by him until the provisions hereof have been complied with. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 2nd day of March, 1931. CITY OF DUBUQUE. By R. M. EVANS, Manager. By JOHN STUBER, Clerk. Approved by: Attorney for John Corcoran, Ross McMahon and George McMahon. Councilman Schuckert moved that the stipulation be approved and rlaced on file with the City Clerk. and preserved by him until the pro- visions hereof have been complied with. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Resolution No. 27-1 Whereas, a Stipulation and Agree- ment has been prepared and sub- mitted to this Council by the City Solicitor of the City of Dubuque, 52 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 the furnishing of all materials requir- ed by the plans and specifications re- ferred to, which notice shall be pub- lished twice in said official newspa- per, the first of which publications ' shall not be less than fifteen days prior to the receipt of bids, which bids shall be received by the City Manager up to 10 o'clock a. m. on the 23rd day of March, 1931, and submitted by him to this Council, the time fixed for completion of said structure shall be the 1st day of July, 1931. Be It Further Resolved, that the cost of such improvement be paid to t.h.: contractor in cash out of funds of the Water Department available for such purpose and upon monthly estimates certified by the architect, of labor performed and materials fur- nished, said payments to be made for not more than 85 per cent of said estimate and to be so made that at least ten per cent of the contract price will remain unpaid to the date of the completion of the contract. Be It Further Resolved, that each contractor submitting a bid shall ac- company his proposal with a certi- fied check for at least ten per cent of his bid as a guarantee that he will enter into a contract if awarded to him or forfeit the same in the event he should refuse to enter into such a contract. Any contractor to whom the contract will be awarded shall be required to furnish a performance bond up to at least seventy -five per cent of the contract price. This Resolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate necessity shall be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption, and ap- proval by the City Council. Passed, adopted, and approved this 2nd day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Resolution No. 26 -31 Whereas, a communication has been addressed to the City Council of the City of Dubuque by the City Manager, advising this Council that, in view of the fact that the Water Department needs a building for the purpose of the storage and repairs of water meters and the housing of equipment of said Water Depart- ment and requesting permission to expend funds of said Water Depart- ment for the erection of such a build- ing, for which plans and specifica- tions have been prepared and sub- mitted to this Council, said building to be erected upon Lot No. W. 65 ft. Lots 212 and 213, East Dubuque Add., owned by said City of Dubuque, the estimated cost of said building being 21,000 Dollars. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City. Council of the City of Du- buque, that said Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the erection of the building hereing referred to accord- ing to the plans and specifications prepared therefor and expend money of the Water Department to pay the cost of such structure, said building, when erected, to be used permanently by said Water Depart- ment for the storage and repair of water meters and the housing of equipment of said Water Depart- ment and for any other purpose that may be deemed proper in connection with the operation of said Water Department. Passed, adopted, and approved this 2nd day of March, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Petition of Ed Kuehnle, referred to the City Solicitor at a previous meet - inb, objecting to the payment of as- sessment for the sewer in West Du- buque Sewer District, as levied against lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 29, Ann O'Hare's Sub., claiming that this property is connected with the sewer on Grandview Ave. On recommendation of City Solici- tor, Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Stephen Bennett, re- ferred to the City Solicitor at a pre- vious meeting, objecting to the as- sessment as levied against lot Sub. 1 of 1 of S y of lot 10, claiming that 54 Regular Session, March 2nd, 1931 which provides for the sale of Lot One (1) of the Sub. of M. L. 21, Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of M. L. 21, Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of Lot Two (2) of the Sub. of Lot Five (5) of the Sub. of M. L. 21, and Lot Three (3) of Rowan's Sub, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to John Corcoran, Ross McMahon and George McMa- hon, and the execution of a Quit Claim deed therefore to said named parties in the event of said City of Dubuque becomes the owner there- of by virtue of tax deeds from the County Treasurer of Dubuque Coun- ty, Iowa, and also provides for the satisfaction and cancellation of a special assessment heretofore levied upon said Lot Two (2) of Two (2) of Five (5) of M. L. 21 for the im- provement of South Grandview Ave- nue; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that said Stipulation and Agreement be and the same is hereby approved and the Manager and Clerk are directed to execute the same on benalf of said City, said stipulation to be deposited With the City Clerk until the provis- ions thereof have been complied with. Be It Further Resolved that the payment of the sum of $1,050, re -, ferred to in said Stipulation is here- by acknowledged and the same is di- , rected to be paid to the City Treas- urer to be held by him until such time as tax deeds are issued to said City and said City has, in turn, issued and delivered its Quit Claim deed as provided for in said Stipulation, and thereupon 466.96 Dollars thereof shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund of said City and 583.04 Dollars thereof into the South Grandview Avenue Improvement Fund. But in the event said premises are redeem- ed from tax sale by the owners there- of then said sum of $1,050 shall be re- turned to said John Corcoran, Ross McMahon and George McMahon as provided for in said Stipulation. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution: Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. i.ttest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. On the petition of Margaret Hos- kins, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking that the 1930 tax be cancelled on Lots 326 and 327, Woodlawn Park Addition, on recommendation of City Solicitor the tax was suspended. Councilman Jansen moved that the tax be suspended and the Board of Supervisors notified of the Council's action. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Anna C. Kelly for can- cellation of the 1930 tax on Lot 134, Union Addition, referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors. On recommendation of the City Solic- itor, the tax was suspended. Councilman McEvoy moved that the tax be suspended and the Board of Supervisors be informed of the Council's action. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of John J. Mahoney, ask- ing that the 1930 tax be suspended on Lot 5 and Lot 1 and the N. 10 feet of Lot 2, Stout's Dubuque. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Board of Supervisors be no- tified of the Council's action. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Elvin C. Braehm, ask- ing that the 1930 tax be suspended on Lots 74, 75, 76 and 77, Finley Addition, referred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Schuckert moved that ?he prayer of the petition be granted and the Board of Supervisors be no. tified of the Council's action. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Eva Meisenberg, asking for exemption of taxes on southerly 87 feet of Lot 670 and westerly 31 , feet of southerly 87 feet of Lot 789 in McDaniels' Sub., and Lot 516, Lenox Add., referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be denied and the Board of Supervisors be no- tified of the Council's action. Sec- ' Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 55 onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman McEvoy moved that a warrant be drawn in favor of M. B., Andelfinger in the sum of $400.00 in payment of damages to his car while used upon City's business. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of J. W. Kilby, owner of part of Lot 66 on Oak Street, amount of assessment $173.19. City holds tax sale certificate. He offers to pay the face value of the certificate, plus 5% from date of sale. Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasurer be notified accord- ingly. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Patrick O'Shea (ver- bal), asking to redeem his property for which the City holds -a tax sale certificate. He offers to pay the face value of the certificate plus 5% in- terest from date of sale. Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasurer be instructed ac- cordingly. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. There being no further business, Councilman Jansen moved to ad- journ. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1931 Adopted 1931 Councilmen: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, March 23rd, 1931. Meeting called by order of Mayor Meuser and Councilman Jansen. Council met at 7:50 p. m. Present —City Manager Evans, Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Absent —Coun- cilman Andelfinger. Mayor Meuser read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of conducting a hearing and adopting a Budget of Expenditures for the City of Du- buque for the fiscal year from April 1st, 1931, to March 31st, 1932. Conducting a hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of improvement of a building for the use of the Waterworks De- partment, considering bids for same and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Proof of publication certified to by the publisher of publication of the Budget of Expenditures of the City of Dubuque and a hearing on same for the fiscal year of April 1st, 1931, to March 31st, 1932, presented and read. There being no remonstrance, Coun- cilman Schuckert moved that the proof of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. 56 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 OFFICIAL NOTICE Annual Budget, Year 1931, City of Dubuque, Iowa. The following budget of expenditures for the fiscal year, April 1, 1 1931, to March 31, 1932, on the basis of expenses for the several departments of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has been submitted by the City Manager to the City Council, and such budget has been approved by the City, Council as its budget for the fiscal year ending Marc11 31, 1932. This budget will be con- sidered for final adoption by the City Council at a special meeting to be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on the 23rd day of March, 1931, at 7:30 p. m. Any taxpayer objecting thereto or protesting to the same or to any item thereof or to any omission therefrom shall present his objections to the City Council on or before that date. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1931. Sources of Revenue. A -From Taxes. Levy in Regular Moneys and Fund Mills Tax Credits Totals Consolidated 28.10 $336,805.17 $ 8,374.13 $345,300.19* Bond Interest 4.82 57,772.27 1,436.42 59,208.69 Bonds 6.24 74,792.32 1,859.59 76,651.91 Fire Equipment .26 3,116.35 77.48 3,193.83 Fire Maintenance 9.59 114,945.25 2,857.94, 117,803.19 Parks 2.50 29,964.87 745.04 30,709.91 Police Pension .51 6,112.83 151.99 6,264.82 Fire Pension 1.04 12,465,39 309.93 12,775.32 Library 2.80 33,560.66 834.44 34,443.44 ** Dock Sinking Fund 2.25 26,968.39 670.53 27,638.92 Playground Sinking Fund .39 4,674.52 116.22 4,790.74 Sub- Totals 58.50 $701,178.02 $ 17,433.71 $718,780.96 Road Tax on Agricultural Lands $ 120.89 Addition to Consolidated* Library Tax on Agricultural Lands 48.34 Addition to Library ** Moneys and Credits 17,433.71 Pro -rated Sub - Totals $718,780.96 From Taxes The above estimate is based on a taxable value of $11,985,949.00, or an assessed value of $47,943,796.00, amounting to $701,178.02, plus moneys and credits taxes of $17,433.71, as obtained from the County Auditor. (The 1930 millage was 58.5 mills on a taxable value of $12,109,626.00, amounting to $708,413.12, plus moneys and credits of $13,887.89, plus taxes on agricultural lands of $168.48, or a total of $722,469.49). B -From Miscellaneous Sources. Business Licenses $15,300.00 Dog Licenses 600.00 Plumbing Permits 1,475.00 Building Permits 3,300.00 Electrical Permits 2,000.00 Ambulance Fees 1,200.00 Scale Receipts 400.00 Police Court Fines and Costs 13,000.00 Miscellaneous Sales 3,000.00 Miscellaneous Rents 2,000.00 Franchise Tax 600.00 Bathing Beach 2,500.00 Excavation Permits 300.00 Ice Rink Fees 600.00 State Highway Maintenance 1,700.00 ' Receipts 13,000.00 Totals $60,975.00 Grand Total (except Water and Docks) $779,755.96 * Includes $300.00 per year from Docks toward salary of Market Master, and * Includes $4,300.00 from Board of Education (as agreed upon by Board). Grand Total Taxation Receipts and Miscellaneous Receipts $779,755.96 Estimated Water Operating Balance 16,856.43 Total Annual Estimated Water Receipts 155,150.00 Total Annual Estimated Dock Operation Receipts 7,000.00 Grand Total All Receipts Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 57 RECAPITULATION OF ALL RECEIPTS. $958,762.39 STATEMENT SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIA- TIONS FOR THE VARIOUS MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, 1931 -32. Group Purposes No. I. General Administration II. Protection of Life and Property III. Health and Sanitation IV. Highways V. Charities, Donations and Library VI. Parks VII. Recreation VIII. Miscellaneous IX. Markets and Scales X. Municipal Improvements XI. Police Pension Fund XI. Fire Pension Fund XII. Municipal Indebtedness XII. Dock Bond and Operation XII. Playground Bond and Interest Allowance for .Shrinkage Consolidated Special Funds Funds Totals $ 56,585.00 $ 56,585.00 98,255.00 $120,997.02 219,252.02 41,540.00 41,540.00 145,105.00 145,105.00 1,900.00 34,443.44 36,343.44 30,709.91 30,709.91 10,345.00 10,345.00 31,950.00 31,950.00 1,595.00 1,595.00 14,000.00 14,000.00 6,264.82 6,264.82 12,775.32 12,776.32 135,860.60 135,860.60 27,638.92 27,638.92 4,790.74 4,790.74 5,000.19 5,000.19 Sub -Total Tax Funds $406,275.19 $373,480.77 $779,755.96 Water Department Operating 171,595.00 Dock Department Operating 7,000.00 $958,350.96 411.43 $958,762.39 Grand Total 1931 -32 Appropriations Water Department - Balance, unappropriated Grand Total CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 1931, TO MARCH 31, 1932. GROUP 1- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Consolidated Fund). 4 -1 -30 to 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -31 3 -31 -32 Appropriation Appropriation Item 101 -City Council. B. Travel Expense $ 125.00 $ 175.00 J. Miscellaneous 25.00 25.00 Totals $ 150.00 $ 200.00 Item 102 -City Manager's Office. A. Salary City Manager $ 8,500.00 $ 8,000.00 A. Salary Secretary 2,100.00 2,100.00 A. Salary Stenographer 1,500.00 1,500.00 B. Travel 255.00 200.00 C. Office 100.00 175.00 D. Printing and Advertising 100.00 100.00 F. Maintenance 100.00 215.00 G. Material and Supplies 315.00 300.00 1. Insurance 120.00 35.00 Totals $ 13,090.00 $ 12,625.00 Item 103 -City Clerk's Office. A. Salary City Clerk $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 D. Printing and Advertising 25.00 25.00 E. Equipment A. A. D. E. F. G. I. 58 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 59 G. Material and Supplies I. Surety Bond Totals Item 104 -City Auditor's Office. Salary City Auditor Salary Stenographer Printing Equipment Maintenance Material and Surety Bond Totals Totals $ 2,180.00 $ 2,170.00 Supplies 200.00 200.00 40.00 $ 3,635.00 $ 3,065.00 Item 105 -City Treasurer's Office. A. tSalary City Treasurer $ 2,700.00 $ 2,700.00 A. Salary Stenographer (part time) 480.00 420.00 D. Printing 50.00 50.00 E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Surety Bond ($75,000) $ 3,570.00 $ 3,635.00 Totals Item 106 -City Solicitor's Office. A. Salary City Solicitor B. Travel C. Office D. Printing G. Material and Supplies Totals Item 108 -City Assessor's Office - A. Salary City Assessor $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 A. Salary Assistant Assessors 900.00 900.00 G. Material and Supplies 25.00 I. Surety Bond 2.50 J. Board of Review 900.00 1,600.00 Totals $ 3,002.50 $ 3,725.00 Item 109 -City Engineer's Office. A. Salary City Engineer $ 3,300.00 $ 3,300.00 A. Salary Assistant Engineers 4,440.00 2,220.00 A. Salary Draftsman 2,400.00 2,400.00 A. Salary Clerk 2,400.00 2,400.00 A. Salary Rodmen 2,760.00 1,380.00 A. Salary Extra Help (part time) 300.00 B. Travel 50.00 50.00 C. Office ' 25.00 15.00 D. Printing and Advertising 150.00 125.00 E. Equipment 1,125.00 200.00 F. Maintenance 700.00 450.00 G. Material and Supplies 1,200.00 700.00 1. Insurance 60.00 50.00 $ 18,610.00 $ 13,590.00 Item 113- Election Expenses. A. Salaries $ E. Registration Cabinets 2,155.00 D. Printing G. Material and Supplies J. Rents 50.00 45.00 5.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 2,700.00 480.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 100.00 100.00 225.00 350.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 60.00 60.00 $ 4,665.00 $ 4,665.00 45.00 35.00 Totals $ 2,155.00 $ 80.00 Item 114 -City Buildings. A. Janitress $ 840.00 $ 840.00 A. Janitor 900.00 900.00 A. Extra Help 150.00 150.00 E. Equipment 25.00 25.00 F. Material and Supplies 700.00 4,500.00 G. Material and Supplies 725.00 700.00 H. Heat, Light, Water 2,400.00 2,400.00 I. Insurance 850.00 J. Comfort Station 600.00 600.00 Totals $ 6,340.00 $ 10,965.00 Item 115 - Police Court. A. Salary Judge $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 A. Salary Relief Judge 75.00 G. Material and Supplies 40.00 40.00 Totals $ 1,915.00 $ 1,840.00, Item 116 -Civil Service Commission. E. Equipment $ G. Material and Supplies 15.00 15.00 J. Miscellaneous 10.00 10.00 Totals $ 25.00 $ 25.00 Sub - totals for Group 1, General Administration $ 59,337.50 $ 56,585.00 GROUP II- PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY. Item 118 - Police Department (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary of Chief $ 3,300.00 A. Salary Captain (Secretary) 2,100.00 A. Salary Captains (2) 3,720.00 A. Salary Detectives (4) 7,200.00 A. Salary Desk Sergeants (3) 5,220.00 A. Salary Motorcycle Officers (2) 3,480.00 A. Salary Patrolmen 43,680.00 A. Salary Patrolmen 1,520.00 A. Salary Matron 1,200.00 A. Salary Matron (Health) A. Salary Special Officers B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Insurance J1. Feeding Prisoners J2. Miscellaneous 500.00 150.00 400.00 250.00 1,550.00 2,000.00 2,400.00 130.00 1,200.00 75.00 $ 3,300.00 2,100.00 3,720,00 7,200.00 5,220.00 3,480.00 43,680.00 1,520.00 1,200.00 1,080.00 500.00 150.00 450.00 120.00 1,500.00 2,800.00 3,000.00 230.00 1,500.00 50.00 Totals $ 80,075.00 $ 82,800,00 Item 119A -Fire Department (Special Fund) A. Salary Chief $ 3,600.00 $ 3,000.00 A. Salary Captain (Secretary) (1) 2,100.00 (2) 3,960.00 A. Salary Captains 13,020.00 11,160.00 A. Salary Driver - Mechanic 1,980.00 1,980.00 A. Salary Lieutenants 12,180.00 12,180.00 A. Salary Engineers 6,960.00 6,960.00 A. Salary First Grade Firemen 63,840.00 63,840.00 A. Salary Second Grade Firemen 3,240.00 3,240.00 B. Travel 125.00 100.00 C. Office 275.00 275.00 D. Printing 100.00 125.00 F. Maintenance 2,600.00 3,000.00 G. Material and Supplies 3,200.00 3,200.00 H. Heat, Light, etc. 3,600.00 3,500.00 I. Insurance 140.00 250.00 J. Miscellaneous 436.00 433.19 A. A. A. C. E. F. G. H. I. 60 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 61 Allowance for Delinquencies $117,296.00 $11 7,803.19 Item 119B -Fire Equipment Fund (Special Fund) $ 3,086.75 $ (2,658.69) Totals E. Fire Equipment Plus Balance on hand April 1st Totals Salary City Electrician Salary Assistant Electrician Salary Helpers Office Equipment Maintenance Material and Supplies Heat, Power and Water Insurance Totals A. Salary Building Inspector A. Salary Stenographer (part time) C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Insurance J. Surety Bonds Totals $ 3,086.75 Item 120 -Fire and Police Alarm (Consolidated Fund) $ 7,290.00 Item 121- Building Inspector (Consolidated Fund) Item 122- Plumbing A. Salary Plumbing Inspector A. Salary Stenographer (part time) C. Office D. Printing G. Material and Supplies J1. Plumbing Board J2. Miscellaneous $ 2,280.00 1,740.00 1,000.00 80.00 300.00 650.00 500.00 250.00 490.00 $ 2,700.00 450.00 50.00 450.00 50.00 60.00 152.00 :25.00 7.00 600.00 3,193.83 $ 3,193.83 $ 2,280.00 1,740.00 500.00 80.00 1,000.00 500.00 300.00 250.00 80.00 $ 6,730.00 $ 2,700.00 180.00 20.00 25.00 75.00 200.00 25.00 $ 3,944.00 $ 3,225.00 Inspector (Consolidated Fund) $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 225.00 120.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 5.00 25.00 Totals $ 2,720.00 $2,635.00 Item 123- Electrical Inspector (Consolidated Fund) A. Salary Electrical Inspector $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 A. Salary Stenographer (part time) 225.00 120.00 B. Travel C. Office 20.00 20.00 D. Printing 25.00 50.00 E. Equipment 525.00 F. Maintenance 25.00 75.00 G. Material and Supplies 75.00 175.00 I. Insurance 25.00 25.00 J. Miscellaneous 75.00 Totals $ 3,395.00 $ 2,865.00 Sub- totals for Group II, Protection of Life and Property $217,806.75 $219,252.02 Balance April 1st in Fire Improvement Fund (2,658.69) GROUP III - HEALTH AND SANITATION (Consolidated Fund) Item 125 - Health Operation. A. Salary Director $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 A. Salary Sanitary Inspector 1,620.00 1,620.00 A. Salary Clerk 1,020.00 1,020.00 A. Salary Restaurant Inspector 900.00 900.00 A. Salary School Nurse (Head) 10 mo. A. Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. A. Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. A. Salary School Nurse, 10 mo. A. Clinic (Matron) B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies J1. Laboratory • Expense J2. Miscellaneous Totals $ 14,260.00 $ 12,905.00 Item 127 -Sewer Maintenance. A. Salary Foreman $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 A. Salary Laborers, regular 5,300.00 5,500.00 A. Salary Laborers, extra 1,000.00 1,000.00 E. Equipment 1,685.00 200.00 F. Maintenance 200.00 200.00 G. Material and Supplies 500.00 400.00 I. Insurance 450.00 35.00 J. Power for Electric Sewer Pumps 1,500.00 J. A. A. C. D. Fl. F. G. I. A. E. F. G. I. J. ].,650.00 1,350.00 1,300.00 1,200.00 1,080.00 120.00 100.00 40.00 Totals $ 10,935.00 $ 10,635.00 Item 128 -- Garbage Disposal (Contract) Garbage Collection and Disposal.. • $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 Sub- totals for Group III, Health and Sanitation $ 43,195.00 $ 41,540.00 GROUP IV- HIGHWAYS (Consolidated Fund) Item 131- Highway Administration. Salary Superintendent $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 Salary Storekeeper 1,800.00 1,800.00 Office 50.00 Printing 60.00 Equipment 600.00 Maintenance, parts .(not labor) 100.00 50,00 Material and Supplies 500.00 300.00 Insurance 50.00 50.00 Totals Item 132- Street Repairing. Salary Laborers $ 15,000.00 Equipment 4,585.00 Maintenance, parts 3,510.00 Material and Supplies 11,000.00 Insurance 965.00 Miscellaneous 300.00 $ 35,360.00 Totals $ 5,550.00 Item 133 -City Garage. A. Salary Head Mechanic $ 2,400.00 A. Salary Mechanic 1,560.00 A. •Salary Asst. Machanic 1,440.00 A. Salary Asst. Mechanic 1,320.00 C. Office 50.00 D. Printing 25.00 E. .Equipment 1,502.00 F. Maintenance of Building and Tools 385.00 G. Material and Supplies 280.00 H. Heat, Light, Water, etc. 700.00 I. Insurance 185.00 Totals $ 9,847.00 1,650.00 1,350.00 1,300.00 1,200.00 See Police Dept 50.00 100.00 40.00 480.00 480.00 200.00 250.00 1,200.00 900.00 45.00 $ 4,600.00 $ 18,000,00 2,350.00 4,000.00 16,000.00 450.00 100.00 $ 40,900.00 $ 2,400.00 1,560.00 1,440.00 1,320.00 25.00 25.00 400.00 350.00 300.00 700.00 185.00 $ 8,705.00 62 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 63 Item 138 - Street Lighting. H. Total Street Lights $ 67,380.50 $ 62,000.00 Item 140A- Street Cleaning. A. Salary Laborers and Drivers. $ 21,500.00 $ 14,400.00 E. Equipment 6,270.00 500.00 F. Maintenance, parts 1,900.00 2,000.00 G. Material and Supplies 4,200.00 2,300.00 I. Insurance 660.00 100.00 Item 140B -Ash and Can Removal. A. Salary Laborers and Drivers Included 140A $ 7,100.00 E. Equipment Included 140A 100.00 F. Maintenance, parts Included 140A 1,000.00 G. Material and Supplies Included 140A 1,275.00 I. Insurance Included 140A 125.00 $ 34,530.00 $ 9,600.00 $152,667.50 $145,105.00 Totals Sub - totals for Group IV, Highways $34,530.00 $19,300.00 GROUP V- CHARITIES, DONATIONS AND LIBRARY Item 142- Charities and Donations (Consolidated Fund) J1. Visiting Nurse Association $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 J2. Memorial Day Celebration 400.00 400.00 J3. Band Concerts 600.00 J4 Humane Society 300.00 300.00 Totals $ 2,500.00 $ 1,900.00 Item 143- Library (Special Fund) Salary Librarian $ 2,280.00 $ 2,280.00 Salary Reference Librarian 1,680.00 1,680.00 Salary Catalogue Librarian 1,500.00 1,500.00 Child Librarian 1,380.00 1,380.00 Salary Circulation Librarian 1,200.00 1,200.00 Salary School Librarian 960.00 960.00 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian 900.00 900.00 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian 780.00 780.00 Salary Gen. Asst. Librarian (part time) 690.00 690.00 Salary Extra Help 1,310.00 1,310.00 Salary Janitor 1,320.00 1,320.00 Travel 100.00 100.00 Office 100.00 100.00 Printing 200.00 100.00 Equipment 9,000.00 7,500.00 Maintenance (Includes 1931 -32, $5,000 purchase Of former Masonic Temple) 4,700.00 8,600.00 G. Material and Supplies 1,200.00 900.00 H. Heat, Light, Water, etc. 2,400.00 2,400.00 I. Insurance 300.00 200.00 J. Tax Delinquency 459.04 543.44 Totals _ $ 32,459.04 $ 34,443.44 Sub - totals for Group V, Charities, Donations and Library $ 34.959.04 $ 36,343.44 GROUP VI -PARKS (Special Funds) Item 144A -Park Administration. A. Salary Superintendent $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00 A. Salary Expert Superintendent (part time) 1,500.00 1,500.00 B. Travel 100.00 100.00 C. Office 200.00 150.00 D. Printing and Advertising 100.00 225.00 H. Heat, Light and Water 100.00 J. Miscellaneous 7.50 10.00 Totals $ 4,107.50 $ 4,085.00 Item 144B-Park Areas, Buildings, Etc. A. Salary Laborers E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light and Water I. Insurance J1. Band Concerts J2. Miscellaneous Improvements Delinquencies Totals Sub - totals for Group VI, Parks $ 30,867.54 $ 30,709.91 Item 144C- County Levy (1 mill). J. Improvements ($12,133.69) ($11,985.95) GROUP VII - RECREATION. (Consolidated Fund) Item 145A- Recreation Administration. A. Salary Director A. Salary Stenographer Assistant A. Salary Additional Help B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies J. Miscellaneous Totals Item 145B- Playgrounds. A. Salary Supervisors (2 months) A. Salary Play Directors (2 months) A. Salary Play Directors (2 months) A. Salary Special Instructors A. Salary Caretaker D. Printing E. Equipment P. Maintenance of Equipment G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light and Water I. Insurance J1. Miscellaneous J2. Rent of Buildings (School, etc.) Totals Item 145C -City Wide Events. J. Cost of Music Week Item 145D- Winter Sports. A. Salary Superintendent A. Salary Check Room Help A. Wages Laborers C. Office Expense D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance, G. Material and Supplies 11. Heat, Light and Water I. Insurance J. Miscellaneous Totals $ 13,500.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 3,600.00 2,800.00 250.00 3,890.04 320.00 $ 14,500.00 1,000.00 800.00 4,600.00 3,400.00 360.00 600.00 1,049.91 315.00 $ 26,760.04 $ 26,624.91 $ 3,600.00 $ 2,280.00 360.00 120.00 175.00 50.00 75.00 25.00 60.00 50.00 130.00 360.00 170.00 100.00 25.00 $ 5,075.00 $ 2,505.00 600.00 800.00 1,320.00 480.00 200.00 75.00 500.00 250.00 600.00 80.00 25.00 100.00 $ 960.00 180.00 800.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 300.00 15.00 100.00 $ 2,680.00 $ 500.00 800.00 1,320.00 480.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 80.00 25.00 $ 5,030.00 $ 3,905.00 500.00 $ 400.00 200.00 500.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 300.00 25.00 $ 1,360.00 64 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 A. A. A. A. A. C. D. E. F. H. G. 1. J. Item 145E- Bathing Beach. Salary Superintendent Salary Guards Salary Attendants Salary Wash Woman Salary Laborers Office Printing Equipment Maintenance Heat, Light and Water Material and Supplies Insurance Miscellaneous $ 3,965.00 $ 2,175.00 Group VII, Recreation $ 17,250.00 $ 10,345.00 GROUP VIII - MISCELLANEOUS (Consolidated Fund) Item 146- Athletic Park. Totals Sub - totals for F. 'Maintenance G. Material and Supplies H. Current for Lights I. Insurance J1. Miscellaneous 32. Payment on Flood Lights Totals Totals $ 640.00 550.00 300.00 120,00 600.00 25.00 50.00 750.00 300.00 125.00 375.00 55.00 75.00 $ 620.00 Totals Item 147 - .Planning and Zoning. A. Salaries of Consultants $ 6,000.00 B. Travel J. Miscellaneous Item 148C -Other Miscellaneous. J1. Payment on Library Property J2. Iowa League of Municipalities Dues J3. Damages, Etc. J4. Printing Council Proceedings 35. Printing Ordinances J6. Printing Reports J7. Mississippi Valley Association Dues J8. State Audit J9. Repairs to Fire Stations 310. Care of 'City Town Clock 311. Miscellaneous 312. Workmen's Compensation Insur- ance $ $ 280.00 200.00 90.00 50.00 1,680.00 300.00 350.00 100.00 210.00 100.00 3,000.00 $ 75.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 400.00 100.00 800.00 125.00 1,000.00 Charged Elsewhere 550.00 300.00 120.00 300.00 10.00 15.00 .200.00 300.00 125.00 200.00 55.00 $ 200.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 50.00 2,500.00 $ 3,400.00 $ 5,000.00 500.00 500.00 6,000.00 $ 6;000.00 Item 148E- Ambulance. A. Salary Driver A. Salary Asst. Drivers . F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies , I. Insurance J. Miscellaneous $ 2,740.00 $ 2,650.00 $ 1,680.00 100.00 300.00 250.00 220.00 100.00 75.00 5,500.00 4,500.00 1,000.00 100.00 750.00 5,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 1,775.00 Totals $ 12,500.00 $ 19,900.00 Sub - totals for Group VIII, Miscellaneous $ 21,860.00 $ 31,950.00 GROUP IX- MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES Item 152- Markets and Scales. A. Salary Market Master $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 E . Equipment ...... F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies J. Miscellaneous ' 50.00 50.00 10.00 Totals $ 1,610.00 Sub- totals for Group IX, Markets and Scales $ 1,610.00 GROUP X- MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS (Consolidated Fund) Item 162J- Improvements (City Share) $ 11,293.43 $ 14,000.00 Sub - totals for Group X, Improvements $ 11,293.43 Totals $ 24,694.02 Sub- totals for Group XI, Pensions $ 24,694.02 GROUP XII MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Item 161J - City Bond and Interest. 1. Regular Bond Interest $ 51,567.84 2. Voting Machine Bond 1,000.00 3. Loan Warrant Redemption Bond 300.00 4. Regular City Improvement Bonds 21,000.00 5. Grading Bonds 9,000.00 6. Storm Sewer Bonds 1,500.00 7. Refunding Bonds Totals 65 25.00 50.00 20.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 14,000.00 GROUP XI- PENSION FUNDS (Special Funds) Item 154 - Pension Funds. 31. Police Pensions $ 6,173.50 $ 6,264.82 J2. Fire Pensions 18,520.52 12,775.32 $ 19,040.14 19,040.14 $ 55,527.86 1,000.00 100.00 21,000.00 9,000.00 $ 84,367.84 $ X86;627.86 8. Sinking Fund Refunding Bonds 51,449.32 49;232.74 Total Municipal Indebtedness Item 161J2 Playground Bonds and Interest. 1. Interest on Bonds of Dec. 1, 1928 2. Bond Redemption of Dec. 1, 1928 3. Reserve Totals $135,817.16 1,041.26 3,000.00 588.86 $135,860.60 $ 931.75 3,000.00 858.99 $ 4,630.12 $ 4,790.74 Item 161J3 Bonds and Interest. 1. Interest on Bonds $ 14,845.00 $ 14,597.50 2. Bond Redemption 11,000.00 12,000.00 3. Reserve for Bonds 1,935.75 1,041.42 Totals Sub - totals for Group XII, Indebtedness Allowance for Shrinkage in Consol. Fund Cash Balance April 1st Total Receipts Totals $ 27,780.75 $ 27,638.92 $168,228.03 $168,290.26 5,000.19 Grand Total for City (Exclusive of Water Works and Dock Operation) $783,768.81 GROUP XIII - WATER WORKS 4-1 -30 to 3 -31 -31 Appropriation $ 19,806.43 155,450.00 $175,256.43 Total Disbursements 168,761.20 Balance March 31st $ 6,495.23 $779,755.96 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -32 Appropriation $ 16,856.43 155,150.00 $172,006.43 171,595.00 $ 411.43 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Total Balance and Yearly Receipts $ 6,850.98 Total Expenses 6,850.98 Estimated Cash Bal. al. March 31st $ 000.00 Item 153 -Dock Operating Expenses- Resolution No. 28 - 31 Whereas, the Budget of Proposed Expenditures for the fiscal year 1931 has been duly prepared by the City Council, published as required by law, and an opportunity offered all who might wish to file objections or protests to the same, and the time for final action thereon having been fixed as of the 23rd day of March, 1931; and, Where, No objections have been made thereto or to any item therein and no changes have been proposed or made in said Budget, and this being the day for final consideration thereof: Now; therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque, that said Budget of Proposed Expenditures for the fiscal year, 1931, be and the same is hereby adopted and approved. Passed, adopted, and approved this 23rd day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Andelfinger. Ordinance No. 2 - 31 An Ordinance appropriating money 67 $ 7,000.00 7,000.00 $ 000.00 A. Salary Clerk (Part Time) $ 120.00 $ 120.00 A. Salary Market Master (Refund to Consol. Fund) 300.00 A. Salary Engineers 1,300.00 2,000.00 A. Salary Labor and Mechanics 500.00 300.00 B. Travel Expense 400.00 300.00 C. Office Expense 25.00 E. New Equipment 1,000.00 F. Maintenance 241.70 650.00 G. Material and Supplies 50.00 500.00 I. Insurance 565.50 750.00 Ji. Shippers Association Dues 300.00 300.00 J2. Miscellaneous 10.00 J3. Improvements 2,363.78 1,755.00 Total Dock Expense $ 6,850.98 $ 7,000.00 Grand Total City, Water and Dock Expenses and Allowance for Shrinkage $959,380.99 $958,350.96 Balance Water Department, Unappropriated 411.43 Grand Total $958,762.39 for the various funds and purposes of the City of Dubuque, for the fiscal year 1931, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered th first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Council- man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that the rules be suspended, requiring an ordinance to be read on three sep- arate days. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Andelfinger. Ordinance No. 1 -31 having passed upon first and second reading, was presented and read a third time. An Ordinance No. 1 - 31 Establishing a grade on Bradley Street from the north property line of Henderson Street to the north property line of St. Joseph Street. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: 66 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS 1931 -32 $148,000.00 1,000.00 2,400.00 Metered Rates Flat Rates Fire Protection Service Totals Non - Operating Receipts $151,400.00 3,750.00 Grand Total Estimated Receipts WATER WORKS EXPENSE (Self - Supporting). Item 149A -Water Administration- $ 3,600.00 $ 3,600.00 2,340.00 2,340.00 2,160.00 2,160.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 200.00 1,500.00 1,350.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 500.00 450.00 75.00 76.00 32,400.00 12,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 300.00 300.00 A. Salary Superintendent A. Salary Cashier A. 'Salary Accountant A. Salary Stenographer A. Salary Extra Help B. Travel C. Office D. Printing E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies I. Insurance J1. Sinking Fund J2. Refunds J3. Miscellaneous Totals $ 47,926.00 $ 27,275.00 Item 149B Operation- A. Salary Field Engineer A. Salary Plant Engineer A. Salary Assistant Plant Engineers A. Salary Extra Labor A. Salary Tapper A. Salary Meter Service Man A. Salary Meter Reader A. Salary Meter Repairman A. Salary Assistant .Meter Repairman A. Salary General Foreman A. Salary Assistant General Foreman A. Salary Laborers E. Equipment F. Maintenance G. Material and Supplies H. Heat, Light and Power I. Insurance J1. Main Extensions J2. 0Betterments J3. Stock Account J4. Miscellaneous Totals Water Department, Grand Total Expense Balance Unappropriated Grand Total Receipts- $155,150.00 2,400.00 2,100.00 9,000.00 900.00 1,620.00 1,620.00 1,500.00 1,860.00 2,400.00 1,680.00 14,000.00 4,600.00 13,375.00 1,500.00 29,000.00 500.00 26,061.20 3,420.00 3,000.00 300.00 $ 2,400.00 2,100.00 9,000.00 1,200.00 1,620.00 1,620.00 1,560.00 1,860.00 1,620.00 2,400.00 1,680.00 12,000.00 4,500.00 10,500.00 1,350.00 28,000.00 500.00 20,000.00 36,000.00 3,500.00 910.00 $120,836.20 $144,320.00 $168,761.20 $171,595.00 411.43 $172,006.43 GROUP XIV -DOCK OPERATING FUND. Item - Cash on Hand April 1st Harbor Rents and Leases Wharf Fees Miscellaneous Income 4 -1 -30 to 4 -1 -31 to 3 -31 -31 3 -31 -32 Estimated Appropriation $ 887.39 $ 900.00 5,899.50 6,100.00 64.09 68 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Section 1. That a grade on Brad- ley Street from the north property line of Henderson Street to the north and the line St. hereby Joseph established and adopted as shown by the profile of said street and grade prepared by the City Engineer, being profile No. 1284. B. M. on end of curb north- west corner of Bradley and Hender- son Streets. Elevation 246.03. Said grade begins with the north property line of Henderson Street, which is station 0+00, east curb elevation 246.5, west curb elevation 246.00; thence to station 0+50, east curb elevation 247.75. west curb elevation 247.00; thence on 100 foot vertical curve to station 1 +50, east curb ele- vation 248.5, west curb elevation 247.5; thence to station 2 +50, east curb elevation 247.5, west curb eleva- tion 246.5; thence on 100 foot vertical curve to station 3 +50, east curb ele- vation 249.56, west curb elevation 248.56; thence to station 4 +17, south property line of Whalen Street, east curb elevation 253.00, west curb ele- vation 252.00, thence to station 4+67, north property line of Whalen Street, east curb elevation 255.00, west curb elevation 254.00; thence to station 5 +80, east curb elevation 261.9, west curb elevation 260.9; thence on 200 foot vertical curve to station 7+80, east curb elevation 264.25, west curb elevation 263.25; thence to station 5 +50, east curb elevation 257.87 west, thence on 100 foot vertical curve to station 10+50, east curb elevation 256.94, west curb elevation 255.94; thence to station 11 +05.8, south property line of St. Joseph Street, east curb elevation 258.00, west curb elevation 257.00; thence to station 11 +55.8, north property line of St. Joseph Street, east curb elevation 258.5, west curb elevation 257.5. Section 2. This ordinance shall he in force and effect ten (10) days from and after its final passage and adoption by the City Council and publication as provided by law. March 6th, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I am attaching here- with reports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer, City Waterworks, Health Department, for the month of Feb- ruary, 1931, also a list of claims and payrolls for which warrants were drawn during the month of February, 1931. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that they be received and made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Andelfinger. Passed upon first and second read- ing March 2nd, 1931. Passed, adopted and approved March 23rd, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal March 26th, 1931. I ing Pris. JOHN STUBER, , Weis Oldsmobile Co., Sup... City Clerk. 1 Schrup Motor Co., Sup. Attest: March 26. It March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor, City Coun- cil and City Manager, Dubuque, Ia. Gentlemen: The following is a list of claims for which warrants - were drawn during the month of Feb- ruary, 1931. Respectfully submitted, FRED GANTERT, City Auditor. Dr. W. J. Connell, Auto $ 10.00 Maint. J. Scharry, Auto Maint. 30.00 C J. McCarthy, feeding pris- oners 22.20 B M. Joy, Auto Maint. 30.00 C. R. Nelson, Auto Maint 15.00 E E. Frith Est., Garbage Col. 1500.00 J. F. Lee Paving Co., Bal 1900.00 St. Imp. L. Martin, Personal Injury 100.00 Claim Northwestern Bell Tel. Co , 115.85 Service C., B. & Q. Ry., Freight 2.00 W. H. Cullen, Travel Expense 15.33 H: Ternes, Postmaster, Post- age 10.00 Telegraph- Herald, Subscrip- tions 21.00 Standard Oil Co., Sup. 5.74 Mathis- Moffatt Co., Sup. 14.25 Robbins Publishing Co., Sup. 15.00 Union Printing Co., Sup. 6.75 Underwood Typewriter Co., 109.25 Sup. Molo Oil Co., Sup. 295.32 Dub. Radiator Works, Sup 2.50 Metz Mfg. Co., Sup. 2.90 Higley Chemical Co., Sup 17.50 R. J. Burke Co., Plumbing 52.22 Dub. Paper & Supply Co , Sup. 16.00 G. C. Rath & Sons, Sup 2.41 Dubuque Service Bureau 5.00 P. J. Kier, Co. Auditor, Feed - 45.50 1.75 2.90 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 69 Gill's Pharmacy, Sup. 4.50 Kies & Butler, Sup. , .. .75 Tegeler's Garage, Sup. 1.50 M. S. Hardie, Sup. 7.50 A, Frick, Sup, 16.60 Mathey Chevrolet Co., Sup 3.95 Heitman Meat Market, Sup. 1.03 Finley Hospital, Laboratory Service 100.00 Motivation Charts, Inc., Sup. 4.35 Ellwanger Bros., Sup. 1.50 H. Magdal Co., Sup. 4.90 Molo Sand & Gravel Co., Sup. 84.50 Storm Mfg. Co., Inc., Sup 20.00 B. & G. Battery & Elec. Co , Sup. Model Wall Paper & Paint Co., Sup. 2.85 Midwest Lumber Co., Sup 3.96 Jacobson Iron & Metal Co., Sup. 1.00 Motive Parts Co., Sup. 11.24 International Harvester Co , Sup. Austin Western Road Mach. Co., Sup W. Williams Motor Service, Sup. Cedar Rapids Engr. Co., Sup. 6.17 Central Battery & Elec. Co., Sup. 6.40 Klauer Mfg. Co., Sup. 19.95 Conlon & Kearns, Sup. 9.50 Interstate Power Co., Sup 9.50 Playground & Rec. Ass'n, Sup. 7.50 Lorenz Laundry, Servicce 10.36 C. Beck, care of Town Clock 7.50 L. Tschudi, Co. Recorder, Fees 15.75 Fitzpatrick Sporting Goods Sup. 3.85 Hoermann Press, Sup. 20.80 Upton's Laundry, Sup. 6.00 Telegraph - Herald, Printing 450.28 Purvis Motor Go., Sup. 7.21 Dub. Auto Sup. Co., Sup 18.37 Geisler Bros. Sup. 6.50 Universal Car & Tractor Co , Sup. 91.01 G. F. Kleih Sons, Sup. 86.20 Keller Elec. C Sup. 18.48 Pam Oil Co., Sup. 356.63 Iowa Oil Co., Sup. 411.47 City Water Works, Water Rentals 62.16 Fischer & Co., Sup...... 362.77 Key City Gas Co., Service 25.20 G. Bock, Sup. 17.80 C. F. Cody Co., Sup. 29.60 Belsky Motor Co., Sup. 15.03 Torbert Drug Co., Sup. 22.88 F. M. Jaeger Co., Sup. 112.91 Heeb Co., Sup. 19.80 E J. Voggenthaler, Sup 2.43 :Midwest Timmerman 29.59 J. J. Clark, Sup. 13.00 Spahr Rose Lbr. Co., Sup 21.37 W. D. Deckert Co., Sup. 1.45 E. P. Smith Elec. Co., Sup 8.23 Merchants Supply Co, Sup 55.18 Chicago Oxyden Co., Sup 6.46 1. 20 13.50 136,86 7.00 A. C. Wunder, Pll;g. 5.30 Healey's Hdwe. Co., Sup... , • 1 3.50 Crescent Elec. Co., Sup. 2.34 A. Y, McDonald Co., Sup 2.29 Key City Roofing Co., Sup .75 Armour & Co., Sup. 5.40 Linehan & Molo, Sup. 108.00 Visiting Nurse Ass'n, Approp. 100.00 A. Eitel, InOPector 200.00 InterState Power Co., Light 5264.07 Payrolls, Gen. Adm. 4013.97 Payrolls, Police 5787.14 Payrolls, Firemen 8841.27 Payrolls, Fire Alarm 473.00 Payrolls, Amb. D river 140.00 Payrolls, Health Dept. 1101.66 Payrolls, Sewer Dept. .. 557.00 Payrolls, Garage 440.00 Payrolls, Labor 3441.92 Payrolls, Recreation 739.00 Library Orders 2907.93 Park Orders 1663.97 Dock Orders 1241.59 Police Pension Orders 708.00 Fire Pension Orders 1309.50 Imp. Bonds Paid 17300.00 Imp. Bonds Int. Paid 8.96 Regular Bond Int. Paid 108,75 Regular Bonds Paid 100.00 Sinking Fund (Investment) 25093.75 Water Works Claims Addressograph Co., Sup $ 1.88 Belsky Motor Co., Auto Sup.. 15.57 Buettel Bros. Co., Sup. 11.12 Central Battery Elec. Co. 4.67 Otto F. Puls, Treas. Dep't Chg. 177.45 Crandall Packing Co., Sup 31.75 Crescent Elec. Co., Sup. 10.41 Dubuque Auto Top Co., Sup. 4.15 Geisler Bros., Sup. 1.80 Heeb Co., Sup. 1.24 Hersey Mfg. Co., Sup. 63.20 Int. Harvester Co., Sup. 12.15 Interstate Power ,Co., Power 1858.10 Iowa Oil Co., Sup. 4.66 Kemolene Meaner Co., Sup 7.50 Key City Gos Co., Sup. 10.85 Key City Iron Works, Sup 1.50 G. F. Kleih Sons, Sup. 5.15 Lange Ins. Co., Prem 49.20 Martin Strelau Co., Drayage. 10.25 Mathey Chevrolet Co., Sup. . 1.50 C. Matz, Sup. 20.30 Midwest Timerman Co., Sup 4.37 Model Wall Paper Co., Sup 11.85 Neptune Motor Co., Sup. 53.10 N. W. Bell Tel. Co., Tele- phone 14.51 F. M. Paull Inc., Sup. .50 Sanborn Map Co., Sup. 23.40 M. Scholz, Sup. .40 E. P. Smith Elec. Co., Sup 14.30 C. M. Traut, Sup. .85 Universal Car, Tractor Co 310.75 Vacuum 011 Co., Sup. 43.67 Economy Lab. Co. Sup. 32.79 N. W. Sinking Fund Transfer 2700.00 Supt. Vouchers 136.56 Payrolls for month 2911.0_' one present who wishes to do so, tq address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Mrs. Kilby addressed the Council relative to an assessment against Lot 66 on Oak Street, stating that the City holds a tax sale certificate on this lot, assessment was $144.00. Some time ago her son offered to settle this by paying the face of the certificate, plus 5% interest from ('late of sale, but she thinks this is 1. o much and asks that the Council reduce this amount. She also claims that she paid for a sewer to this property on Cleveland Avenue. Councilman McEvoy moved that the matter be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. March 11, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Attention was called yesterday to the failure of a retain- ing wall along the east side of Thomas Street at the projection of Humboldt Street. The wall that failed is approximately fifty feet in length and varies from eight to ten feet from the top of the wall to the ground level at the lower side. The failure occurred partially at the lot owned by Louis Oberhoffer at 911 High Bluff Street, and Charles Min- er, his neighbor on the south. Yesterday it was believed that the question of whether or not the City was liable could remain until Coun- cil decision March 23rd. Today it is apparent that a hazard exists, both on the properties of the above men- tioned owners, and by reason of the fact that Thomas Street might slide in on these properties, endangering the lives of pedestrians and also au- tomobile traffic. The writer has also discussed this with one or two Councilmen infor- mally and with the City Solicitor, and this is to advise that steps were taken today noon to tear out the badly bowed stone wall and install an adequate concrete wall along the easterly line of said Thomas Street. I ask for your authority and approv- al in this connection, which was deemed an emergency case. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 71 Councilman Schuckert moved that the action of the City Manager be approved.' Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 9, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In connection with the instructions to the writer to ad- vise Mr. Wm. M. Clemens of the Trausch Baking Company that he had been tentatively selected to serve on the Playground and Recrea- tion Commission, please be advised that Mr. Clemens was interviewed March 9th and states that he will be pleased to serve on said commission. It is suggested that this appoint- ment be ratified immediately. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and owing to the fact that there are two vacan- cies to be filled, he moved that Wm. M. Clemens and Leo Gregory be ap- pointed to fill the vacancies on the Playground Commission for the un- expired terms ending July 10th, 1931. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 9, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: At the informal meet- ing of the Council Saturday, March 7th, after having viewed the ground, the Council decided to acept the deed of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stampfer for Lot 29 in O'Neill's Riverview Addition on O'Neill Street. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jansen moved that the report be approved, and the deed be accepted and recorded. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of R. P. Brown, an ex- service man, stating that he has a small delivery truck, and he hereby asks the Council that he be allowed to do odd jobs, such as hauling ashes, rubbish, etc., and that he be exempted from paying the license fee of $12.00. 70 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 Water Works Sinking Fund, Otto F. Puls, Treas., City 16000.00 Imp. Bonds Petition of Charles Loewen, re- fered to the Council by the Board of , relative to 19 0 tax suspended having suspended on Lot27, G the West's Add. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mrs. Florey Lagen, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax exempted on Lot 2 of 15 and 2 of 16, G. W. Rodgers' Sub. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Ada L. Williams, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax suspended on Min. Lot 149, west of 1 -2 of Lot 3. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yea's—Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mrs. Ernst Wurst, re- fered to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax cancelled on Lots 14, 15 and S. 161 ft. of Lot 10, Bush's Sub., as- sessed to Mary Richter. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mrs. Ann Enright, re- fered to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax suspended on Lot 48 and 10 feet of Lot 47, Union Add. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mrs. Ann Carroll, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax cancelled on S. 1 -2 of Lot 5, Cain's Sub. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Mayme E. Graydon, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to having the 1930 tax cancelled on Lot 108, Woodlawn Park Add. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Otto Krieg, referred to the Council by the Board of Super- visors, relative to having the taxes exempted on Lot 5 of Mineral Lot 24 and Lot 5 of Kavanaugh & Bar- ry's Sub. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman, Schuckert. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays-None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Communication from Otto F. Puls, City Treasurer, stating that at a tax sale held Dec. 2, 1929, the City pur- chased tax sale certificate to Lot 1 of 24 and 25, Bonson & Stewart's Sub., assessed to Mrs. Elizabeth Byrne in the amount of $41.69. As this amount had been paid by Mrs. Byrne, receipt bill 3111, and the County Treasurer. having failed to make the proper credit, therefore a refund should be made to Mrs. Byrne in the sum aforesaid. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be refererd to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman McEvoy moved that the rules be suspended to allow any- for approximately 5% of the bid, whereas 10% was required. It would appear that by readver- tising a saving could be affected of from $500.00 to $1,000.00 by changing the specifications to include another type of boiler and the Trane System of piping. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. (Awarding Contract) Resolution 32 -31 Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a building to be used by the Water Department for the stor- age of equipment and repair of met- ers, pursuant to Resolution No. 24 -31, and R. F. Conlon, contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the fur- nishing of all labor and materials and performing the general contract work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the con- tract for the above mentioned im- provement be awarded to R. F. Con- lon and the Manager be and he is hereby notified to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved that the resolution awarding the contract to R. F. Conlon be approved and placed on file for one week for public inspection. Seconded by Council- man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. (Awarding Contract) Resolution No. 33-31 Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a building to be used by the Water Department for the stor- age of equipment and repair of met- ers, pursuant to Resolution 24 -31, and Linehan & Molo, heating and plumb- ing contractors, have submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the heating and plumbing work as rrovided for in the plans and specifi- cations; now therefore, Bt It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque • that the con- tract for the above mentioned im- Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 73 provement be awarded to Linehan & Molo, and the Manager be and he is hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become ef- fective from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23rd, 1931. Councilman Jansen - moved that the resolution awarding the contract for Heating and Plumbing be ap- proved and placed on file for one week for public inspection. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. (Awarding, Contract) Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a building to be used by the Water Department for the storage of equipment and repair of meters, pursuant to Resolution No. 24 -31, and Keller Electric Co., Con- tractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the Electric work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now there- fore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the above mentioned improvement be awarded to Keller Electric Co., and the Manager be and he is hereby notified to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Du- buque for the complete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved that the resolution awarding the contract for the Electric work to Keller Elec- tric Co. be approved and placed on file for one week for public inspec- tion. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Miss Jessie Rice, stat- ing that she fell on an icy sidewalk on City property in front of No. 566 West 17th Street Feb. 8th, 1931. She does not ,want to sue the City, but Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 building and the proposed structure, be not considered at this time and that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, R. F. Conlon, for the sum of his proposal, which is $11,395.00. 72 Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jensen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition from the Fitzhugh Lee Auxiliary No. 1, U. S. Spanish War Veterans, asking permission to con- duct a tag day on Saturday, May 2nd, 1931. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Schuck- ert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent—Councilman Andelfinger. Proof of publication certified to by the publishers, of notice to con- tractors of receipt of proposals for construction of a building for use of the Waterworks Department to be erected adjoining the City Garage at 14th and Elm Streets. Also proof of publication of a hearing to be con- ducted on the Plans and Specifica tions, form of contract, the cost of improvement for said building, pre sented and read. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Schuckert moved that the proofs of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Dubuque, Iowa, March 23, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with the instructions of the City Council and the notice to bidders, please find herewith the results of the tabula- tion of bids for improvements and additions to the City Garage: General Building Contract Additional Al- Bidder Base Bid ternate No. 1 Braun Bros. .$12,995.00 $2,058.00 R. F. Conlon. 11,395.00 Anton Zwack 12,300.00 W. L. Yokom 11,707.00 H. J. Schiltz . 12,381.00 Ulrich Willy. 12,125.00 Larry Fitz- gerald .... 14,240.00 Wm. Laminar 13,700.00 Voelker Real- ty Co. .... 13,965.00 2,161.00 It is recommended by the City Manager that the Alternate No. 1, which includes certain additional in- sulation on the roof of the present 2,100.00 2,064.00 2,086.00 2,064.00 2,064.00 Electrical Bids Base Bid $786.00 584.00 740.00 715.00 Bidder United Electric Co. Keller Electric Co. Geo. Kennelly E. P. Smith Electric Co. It is recommended that the con- tract for the electrical work be awarded to the low bidder, namely the Keller Electric Co. of Dubuque, for $584.00. Heating and Plumbing This is to advise that upon the approval of plans and specifications for the heating and plumbing of the garage addition, that Council approv- ed an American Radiator Works Boiler. At the suggestion of the Kretschmer - Tredway Company addi- tional alternate bids were permitted by the architect and prices were re- ceived this morning. Inasmuch as not all of the bidders bid on alter- nates, it is suggested that the base bid only be considered or else all heating and plumbing bids be re- jected and the heating and plumbing be readvertised. The bids on heat- ing and plumbing are as follows: *Nesler & Buechel —Base bid, $5,- 685.00; less amount for substitution of a Weil - McClain Oil Burner, $335.00; less amount for substitution of the Trane System, $717.00. Linehan & Molo —Base bid, $5,- 197.00; less amount for substitution of a Weil- McClain 011 Burner, ; less amount for substitu- tion of the Trane System, * *Curtis & Straub —Base bid, $5,- 395; less amount for substitution of a Weil- McClain 011 Burner, $300.00; less amount for substitution of the Trane System, $650.00. Mullen Bros. —Base bid, $5,594.00; less amount for substitution of a Weil- McClain 011 Burner, less amount for substitution of the Trane System, — H. B. McCarten —Base bid, $5,- 455.00; less amount for substitution of a Weil- McClain Oil Burner, ; less amount for substitu- tion of the Trane System, Maurice Hill —Base bil, $5,911.22; les amount for substitution of a Weil - McClain 011 Burner, $312.00; less amount for substitution of the Trane System, $715.00. *Bid of Nesler & Buechel was ir- regular as certified check did not cover 10% of base bid. * *Bid of Curtis & Straub was ir- regular as the check was submitted 74 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 asks that the city pay her doctor bill. She broke her ankle in this fall. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Jansen.: Carried by the following vote: • Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of property owners on Lowell Street, asking that the street be macadamized, graveled and cov- ered with Tarvia binding at the ex- pense of the City, between Schroeder and Woodworth Streets. Signed by Mrs. John Noonan, Mrs. Roy Lewis, Mrs. D. Gritti et al (10 signers). Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the. City Manager. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Miss Eva Tisserand, stating that she fell on an ice - covered sidewalk on the east side of South Booth Street, just north of the Prei- tauer residence, at about 8 o'clock in the evening, and injured herself. She feels that she should collect damages from the City. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be referred to the City So- licitor. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. City Council Proceedings for the month of January, 1931, presented for approval. Councilman Schuckert moved that they be approved as printed and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Jansen. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Official bond of Herbert Peters, superintendent of parks, presented. The bond being properly executed, Councilman Schuckert moved that it be received and placed on file. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of property owners on Central Avenue between East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue and 24th Street, requesting that the Street be widened from the Present width (40 feet to 44 feet and that provision be made during the pav- ing operations for installation of sin- gle standard boulevard lights, later on. Signed by Herman Knoernschild, Edw. B. Tegeler, Chas. L. Rose et al (26 signers). Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 19, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: On March 16th, Mr. George McLean advised the writer that 'a new reduction in gas rates would be put in effect April 1, 1931. A copy of the new schedule is at- tached herewith. The proposed changes in cubic feet have been checked and we find no increases over the schedule effective January 5, 1931. The April 1st reduction is appar- ently in certain large quantities. The normal user is not affected. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Hughes and Roedell, owners of Lots 4 of 1 of Min Lot 6 and Min Lot 8, stating that this prop- erty is used for agricultural purposes only and hereby ask that it be taxed accordingly. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Matt McAllister, re- questing permission to drive an ice cream wagon on the streets of Du- buque for the purpose of selling ice cream. Being disabled (having lost a leg) he asks that he be exempted from paying a license. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Wm. Hird, owner of Lot 71, Finley, Waples & Burton's .Add., by Prantzen, Gilloon & Glenn, asking that Council reconsider their action and reduce the assessment on this lot for the construction of West Dubuque sewer. 'The assessment is $152.00. He offers to pay $50.00. Councilman McEvoy moved that the assessment be reduced 30% and the Treasurer be instructed accord- ingly. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Frank E. Smith, owner of Lots 11, 12, 13 in Sisters' Add., assessed to C. B. Trewin, presented by his attorney, J. P. Frantzen, ask- ing that the assessment against these lots for the West Dubuque sewer be reduced, presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Report of City Engineer Cullen, recommending that the assessment against Lot 136, Finley Add., owned by Thos. Lynch, assessed for sewer and water connections, be cancelled, being an erroneous assessment. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City En- gineer be approved, and the assess- ment be cancelled, and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Laboring Citizens of Du- buque, requesting that when the City lets contracts, the labor employed be confined to citizens of Dubuque who have been residents for at least six months. Councilman Jansen moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 18, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 75 I have approved the following bonds and policies and desire to have your approval on same for filing: SIGNS. E. E. Lory (Merchants Hotel) 3rd and Main Streets. Policy No. O. L. & T. 432049, Continental Casualty Co. Potterveld Drug Co., 1687 Delhi Street. Policy No. 5416611, The Fid- elity & Casualty Co. The Uptown, 1391 Central Avenue. Policy No. 5416617, The Fidelity & Casualty Co. Weis Oldsmobile Co., 414 Central Avenue. Policy No. 10651, The Lum- bermen's Mutual Ins. Co. Hoppmann Brake Service, 433 Cen- tral Avenue. Policy No. CLI -2609, Columbia Casualty Co. GENERAL CONTRACTOR. Finkel Bros., Chicago, `Ill. Na- tional Surety Co. - HEATING CONTRACTOR. Beaves & Candler, 253 Windsor Avenue. Globe Indemnity Co. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, 'Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of James B. Mullady, re- questing permission to sell flavoring extracts and toilet articles from house -to house, without procuring a license therefor, being an ex- service man and disabled. Councilman Schuckert moved that tile prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Resolution No. 29 -31 Preliminary Estimate, Plans and Specifications for the paving of Cen- tral Avenue, 44 feet wide from the north property line of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to the south property line of East 24th Street and 40 feet wide from the south property line of East 24th Street to a point about 50 feet north of the north property line of East and West 32nd Street. Estimate cost, Concrete, $61,228.20; Sheet Asphalt, $61,228.20; Warrenite Bithulithic, .76,228.80. Presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution, to be re- ferred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their immediate ac- 76 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 tion and report. Carr ed by the fol- cil man McEvory. lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Nays —None. Absent---Councilman Andelfinger. (Necessity for Improvement) Resolution No. 30 -31 Whereas, proposed plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, plat d schedule have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and are now on file in the office of the City showing among other things the fol- lowing: 1. The boundaries of the district, if any. 2. The streets to be improved. 3. The width of such improve ment, and the size and kind of sew- ers. 4. Each lot proposed to be as- sessed with a valuation fixed by the Council. 5. An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement, stating the same for each different type of con- struction and kind of material to be used. 6. In each case the amount there- of which is estimated to be assessed against each lot, for the improving of Central Avenue from the north property line of East Twenty- second Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about fifty (50) feet north of the north property line of East and West Thirty- second Street, by grad- ing said street to the proper sub - grade where necessary, removing old creosote wood blocks, bituminous pavement, brick pavement and sand cushion from existing concrete base, cleaning said concrete base and re- pairing same where necessary, re- moving old stone curb, trees and stumps along parking strip, ing extra concrete for base, furnish ing steel, constructive concerte side- walks, catch basins and tile connec tions to main sewer, concrete curbs, both high and step curbs, combina tion curb and gutter, concrete head- ers, tile drain and installing two (2) inch Fibre Conduit where necessary, and by paving and draining said street forty -four (44) feet wide from the north property line of East Twenty - second Street and Kaufman Avenue to the south property line of East Twenty - fourth Street and forty (40) feet wide from the south prop- erty line of East Twenty- fourth Street to a point about fifty (50) feet north of the north property line of East and West Thirty- second Street with a concrete pavement five (5) inches thick upon the present con- crete foundation, or with sheet as- phalt pavement one and one -half (1 inch top and necessary binder, approximately three (3) inches more or less, upon the present concrete foundation, or with Warrenite Bitu- lithic pavement two (2) inches thick and necessary binder approximately two and one -half (21/2) inches more or less on the present concrete found- ation and by paving i s single le track street railway portion Street and Kaufman Avenue to the Interstate Power Com- pany Car Barns with concrete pave- ment five (5) inches thick and seven (7) feet wide. Estimated cost for either Concrete or Sheet Asphalt pavement with street railway tracks included, $61,228.20; estimated cost as if street railway tracks did not ex- ist, $60,997.20. Estimated cost for Warrenite Bithulithic pavement with street railway tracks included $76,- 228.80; estimated cost as if street railway tracks did not exist, $75,- 997.80. Be it therefore resolved that the City Council of its own motion deem it advisable and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein mentioned improvement, and unless property owners at the time of the final consideration of this proposed resolution have on file with the City Clerk objections to the amount of the deemed proposed to s have waived objections thereto. Said improvement shall be con- structed and done in accordance with the plans and specifications which have been prepared therefor by the City. Engineer which have been ap- proved by the City Council and are now on file with the City Clerk. That the cost and expense of making said improvement will be assessed upon and against all nrivately owned neon= erty lying within assessable distance provided by law and in an amount not to exceed the amount provided by law. property will be assessed whether the same abuts thereon or is adiacent thereto according to area cod ir' pronortion to the snecial benefits conferred thereby, and any defie.ienCv shall he said out of the ; . P 1eral fiend nr iln nrnycrnent f11nd G, or partly out of each of such funds: Bonds shall be issued and sold in anticipation of deferred payments of assessments when a contract has been performed and accepted and the proceeds thereof used to pay the con- tractor. The railway portion of any street or assessment district shall be assessed to and paid by the railway Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 confpany in the manner as prescrib- ed by law. The above resolution was introduc- ed, approved and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk this 23rd day of March, 1931. Approved and placed on file for final action. Councilman Schuckert moved that the resolution be approved and plac- ed on file for final action. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Resohttiori No. 31 - 31. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by reso- lution No. 31 -31 given its prelimi- nary approval on the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract and placed same on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspec- tion, for the improving of Central Avenue from the north property line of East Twenty- second Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about fifty (50) feet north of the north property line of East and West Thirty - second Street, by grading said street to the proper sub -grade where necessary, removing old creosote wood blocks, bituminous pavement, brick pavement and sand cushion from existing concrete base, cleaning said concrete base and repairing same where necessary, removing- old stone curb, trees and stumps along parking strip, furnishing extra con- crete for base, furnishing steel, con- structive concrete sidewalks, catch basins and tile connections to main sewer, concrete curbs, both high and step curbs, combination curb and gutter, concrete headers, tile drain and installing two (2) inch Fibre Conduit where necessary, and by paving and draining said street forty -four (44) feet wide from the north property line of East Twenty - second Street and Kaufman Avenue to the south property line of East Twenty- fourth Street and forty (40) feet wide from the south property line of East Twenty - fourth Street to a point about fifty (50) feet north of the north property line of East and West Thirty- second Street with a concrete pavement five (5) inches thick upon the present concrete foundation, or with sheet asphalt pavement one and one -half (1 inch top and necessary binder, ap- Proximately three (3\ inches more or less, upon the present concrete foundation, or with Warrenite Bith- ulithic pavement two (2) inches 77 thick and necessary binder approxi- mately two and one -half (2 inches more or less' on the present concrete foundation and by paving a single track street railway portion from East Twenty- second Street and Kaufman Avenue to the Interstate Power Company Car Barns with con- Crete pavement five (5) inches thick and seven feet wide. Estimated cost for either Concrete or Sheet Asphalt pavement with street railway tracks included, $61,228.20; estimated cost as if street railway tracks did not exist, $6,997.20. Estimated cost for Warrenite Bitulithic pavement with street railway tracks included, $76,- 228.80 ; estimated cost as if street railway tracks did not exist, $75,- 997.80. Whereas, the proposed Resolution of Necessity for said improvement Itas been introduc - j and is now on file in the City Clerk's office for pub- lic inspection. B'e it therefore resolved that on the 20th day of April, 1931, a public hearing will be held at 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber hi' the City of Dubuque at which time the owners of property subject to assess- ment for the proposed improvement may appear and make objection to the proposed plans and specifications and proposed` form of contract and at the same time to the boundaries of the proposed district, to the cost of the improvement, to the amount pro- posed to be assessed against any lot and to the pas of the proposed Resolution of Necessity and the City Clerk be and be is hereby directed to cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in some newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, the last of which shall be not less than two (2) not more than four (4) weeks prior to the day fixed for its consideration and unless property owners at the time of final consideration of said resolution have on file with the Clerk objections to the amount of the pro- posed assessment, they shall have been deemed to have waived all ob- jections thereto, at which hearing the Council will hear such objections and enter on record its final decision thereon, and amend the Resolution of Necessity or adopt the same as proposed. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. M'EVOY, GEO. 0. JANSEN, H. F. SCIUCKERT, Councilmen. 78 Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent—Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of W. H. Rauch asking ad- ditional reduction on lot 12, Stew - art's Add. He was assessed for the improvement of Grandview Ave., $375.00; for the improvement of South Hill street $412.02; for the construction of sidewalks $131.00; for sewer in Exchange street $49.38. The Council reduced these assess- ments, but Mr. Rauch was not satis- fied and asked for a further reduc- tion. Councilman Schuckert moved that the assessments be reduced as fol- lows: Improvement of Grandview Ave. be reduced to $159.00; improve- ment of S. Hill street be reduced to $200.00; no reduction be made on sidewalk assessment, $131.00; no re- duction on sewer construction, $49.38. Total $530.38. Motion was seconded by Council- man Jansen. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent - -- Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of property owners on Iowa street between 13th and 14th streets, asking that the boulevard lights be installed in this block. Signed by E. M. Schmid Estate, Met - tel Land Co., Eleanor Lawther, Klauer Mfg. Co. Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. March 23, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that Wm. D. Nelson has filed application for a cigarette permit for the period commencing April 1, 1931, and ex- piring June 30, 1931, at 2400 Central Avenue. He has filed a bond prop- erly executed. Attest: Arthur J. Trapp has made an ap- plication to change the location of his permit from 2400 Central Avenue to 1266 Central Avenue. He has filed an endorsement on his original bond covering the new address. The bonds are attached herewith and are given you for your approval. Respectfully submitted, A. E. SIGMAN, Secy. to City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file and the cigarette permits be granted. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. On the petition of Voelker Realty Co. offering to redeem lot West 45 feet of J. P. Porter's Add., the Coun- cil agreed to accept 50 per cent of the assessment. Councilman Jansen moved to accept 50 per cent of the assessment on this lot, payment in full. The original assessment was $122.93. The Voelker Realty Co. is to pay $61.47 and all subsequent taxes, upon payment of which the Treasurer is to surrender the tax sale certificate. Councilman Schuck- ert seconded the motion. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andefinger. E. J. O'Rourke, No. 365 West Lo- cust street, presented a bill in the amount of $87.55 which he claims he paid out for the digging out and cleaning the sewer at that place, and he hereby asks the City to reimburse him in said amount Councilman Schuckert moved that the bill be referred to the City Man- ager. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of property owners on Al- gona street from Delhi to St. Joseph street asking that said street be im- proved, claiming that the petition is signed by 80 per cent of the prop- erty owners. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Engineer to check up and see if 80 per cent of the property owners want said street improved, also if all the property will stand the cost of the improvement. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent -- Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Bertha Joffee, referred to the Council by the Board of Su- pervisors, for cancellation of the 1930 tax on her property. Councilman Schuckert moved that the first one -half of the 1930 tax be cancelled, and the Board of Super- visors be advised of the Council's ac- tion. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the fallowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Petition of Laura Love, referred to the Council by the Board of Super- visors, for cancellation of the 1930 tax against her property. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be received and filed, and the Board of Supervisors be ad- vised of the Council's action. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays - -None. Absent -- Councilman Andelfinger. To the Honorable Mayor and Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque. Gentlemen: At a recent meeting of your Hon- orable Body you instructed me to in- vestigate the matter of regulating the storage of gun powder, dynamite, etc., within the limits of the City. For your information I beg to advise you that the statute on this subject is as follows: Section 5764. Cities shall have the power to regulate the transportation and keeping of gun powder, inflam- mable oils and other combustibles, and to provide and license magazines for storing the same, and prohibiting their location or maintainance with- in a given distance of the corporate limits of such cities. At the present time we have no Ordinance on this subject. However, I find that there was an earlier Or- dinance which regulated the storage of gun powder, etc., and required a permit therefore. This Ordinance limited the keeping and storage of gun powder in excess of fifty pounds within the City, unless the same be kept in a warehouse or other build- ing situated at least three hundred feet from any other building. Of course the storage of gun powder al- ways presents a menace and the danger from explosion is always present. In the case of dynamite or dynamite caps you have a somewhat different situation. There is not se much danger from the storage of these explosives, yet, I think that there should also be some regulation with reference to these articles. In view of the fact that certain Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 79 parties are considering the storage of explosives within the City, the Council should decide whether or not they will be permitted within the limits of the City, and, if so in what quantities and to what extent and where storage plants may be located. Respectfully submitted, M. H. CZIZEK, City Solicitor. There was no action taken on this matter at this time. Ordinance No. 3 An Ordinance vacating Cedar street from the North line of East 7th street to the South line of the alley first north of East 7th street, and 'granting and conveying said va- cated street to Midwest Lumber Company, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that the rules requiring an Ordinance to be read on three separate days be suspended. Second by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent -- Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent -- Councilman Andelfinger. Ordinance No. 4-31. An Ordinance amending an Ordi- nance entitled Ordinance No. 383A. An Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for installing water ser- vice, making connections with water mains, and fixing rentals and the col - lection thereof, repealing other Ordi- nances in conflict herewith and pro- viding a penalty for the violation hereof, by repealing section 27 and enacting a substitute in lieu thereof, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vete: Yeas —Mayor Mcuser, Councilmen Yeas — .Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Oouncilman Andelfinger. There being no further 'business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved Adopted _._...._....... _ ....... _._...._....... _........ 1931 Councilmen: Attest: Special Session, March 30th, 1931 City Clerk. 1931 81 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, March 30th, 1931. Meeting called to order by Mayor Meuser and Councilman - McEvoy. Council met at 7:40 p. m. Present —City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Absent— Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Mayor Meuser read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of adopting the appropriation Ordinance, appro- priating moneys for the various funds and purposes of the City of Dubuque for the fiscal year 1931. Awarding contracts for the build- ing to be erected for use of the Wa- ter Department, having been ap- proved and on file for one week for public inspection, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Ordinance No. 2 -31, appropriating mone for the various funds and inn poses of the City of Dubuque for the fiscal year 1931, having passed up- on first and second reading, pre - sented and read a third time. Ordinance No. 2 -31 An Ordinance appropriating money for the various funds and purposes of the City of Dubuque for the year, 1931. Be It Ordained by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: Par. 132. FUNDS. Section 1. That the appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year 1931 for the different de- partments and purposes of the City of Dubuque be fixed and determined as follows: I. General Administration Depart- ments. 101 —City Council $ 200.00 102 —City Manager's Office 12,625.00 103 —City Clerk's Office 2,170.00 104 —City Auditor's Office 3,065.00 105 —City Treasurer's Office 3,635.00 106 —City Solicitor's Offiice 4,665.00 108 —City Assessor's Office 3,725.00 109 —City Engineer's Office 13,590.00 113 — Election Expenses 80.00 114 —City Buildings 10,965.00 115 — Police Court 1,840.00 116 —Civil Service Commis- sion 25.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy). II. Protection of Life and Prop- erty. 118 — Police Department... $82,800.00 720— Police and Fire Alarms 6,730.00 121 — Building Inspection.. 3,225.00 n 80 Special Session, M Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that the rules requiring an Ordinance to be read on three separate days be suspended. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -- Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen. McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Ordinance No. 5 An Ordinance requiring owners of Taxi Cabs to file a bond or public lia- bility insurance policy as a condition to the granting of a license, and pre- scribing a penalty for the violation hereof, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that the rules requiring an Ordinance to be read on three separate days he suspended. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser. Councilmen Jansen. McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent -- Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordnance. Seconded ry Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mavor Mens"r. Councilmen Jansen. McEvoy and Schuckert. Nave —None. Absent -- Councilman A ndP 1 fiu March 13. 1 031. To the T-To n “ah1P Mavnr and City f nnnnil Tlubumie. Towa. rontiemen: Attention of the City }�.p P''11PP” was directed vesterda.v to a nhanPP. in curb B'''ade during the construction of a new sidewalk on 7th Street facing the newer Roshek arch 23rd, 1931 addition between Locust Street and the alley west of Main Street. Upon investigation yesterday and today the fact is established that the contractor has changed the grade of the curb between the alley and Lo- cust Street in such a way that there is now an 18 -inch step from the top of the sidewalk at the curb down to the gutter grade. From this point of maximum distance from gutter line to curb grade the walk is so sloped that the established curb grade is met at the intersection of Locust Street and at the alley. Today a letter has been sent to Mr. Roshek and a copy to the archi- tect advising that this walk is con- trary to the established curb grade and is condemned by the 'City Engi- neer. The reason for the non- appro- val of this walk is due wholly to the action of the contractor in rebuilding the curb to a grade not in conformity with the Council Ordinance for the establishment of the 7th Street curb. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. An Ordinance establishing a grade on West 7th Street from the East property line of Locust Street to the alley first east of Locust Street pre- sented and read. There was considerable discussion on this Ordinance, but no action was taken. Ordinance No. 6 - An Ordinance amending an Ordin- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 66. An Ordinance to regulate and li- cense vehicles kept for hire by re- pealing paragraph 488, Section 1 thereof, and enacting a substitute in lieu therefore, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -- -None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. Councilman Schuckert moved that the rules requiring an Ordinance to be read on three separate days be suspended. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Schuckert moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: appropriations herein provided for shall be available when transferred to the respective funds. Passed upon first and second read- ing this 23rd day of March, 1931. Passed, adopted, and approved up- on final reading this 30th day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times- Journal newspaper April 1st, 1931. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Ordinance No. 3 -31 having passed upon first and second reading, pre- sented and read a third time. Ordinance No. 3 - 31. An Ordinance vacating Cedar street from the North line of East Seventh street to the South line of the alley first North of East Seventh street and granting and conveying said vacated street to Midwest Lum- ber Company. Whereas, Midwest Lumber Com- pany and Interstate Power Company have petitioned the Council of the City of Dubuque for the vacation of Cedar street from the North line of East Seventh street to the South line of the alley first North of East Sev- enth street, being that portion of said street lying between Lots 1 of 36 and 2 of 36, Block 14, and Lots 1 of 2 of 34 and 2 of 2 of 34, Block 12, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Addition to the City of Du- buque and being the same tract of land described as Lots 1A and 2A shown upon a plat appearing in Book 8 on page 359, filed February 7, 1923, by Pyramid Lumber Com- pany; and Whereas, the petitioners are the owners of all of the real estate abut- ting upon and adjacent to said por- tion of the street herein vacated; and Whereas said portion of said street is not used or needed for public travel or convenience and the re- maining portion of said street lying North of the South line of the alley first North of East Seventh street Special Session, March 30th, 1931 having been heretofore vacated to the South line of East Eighth street, as platted; and Whereas, in consideration of the vacating of said street herein made and the conveying of the vacated portion thereof to the Midwest Lum- ber Company, said Midwest Lumber Company has agreed to pay to the City of Dubuque the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) Now therefore Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Par. 137, section 1. That Cedar street from the North line of East Seventh street to the South line of the alley first North of East Seventh street, being all of said street lying between Lots 1 of 36 and 2 of 36, Block 14 and Lots 1 of 2 of 34 and 2 of 2 of 34, Block 12, Dubuque Har- bor Improvement Company's Addi- tion, be and the sane is hereby va- cated and annulled, said land being all of that portion of said street in- cluded within Lots 14 and 24, Du-. buque Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Addition, as shown upon a plat appearing in Book 8 on page 359, filed February 7, 1923, by Pyra- mid Lumber Company. Par. 138, section 2. That, in con - sideration of the payment to the city of Dubuque by the Midwest Lumber Company of the sum of $750.00 said City of Dubuque hereby sells and conveys to said Midwest Lumber Company the portion of said street hereby vacated and the Mayor and Clerk be and they are hereby direct- ed to execute and deliver, on behalf of said City, its Quit Claim Deed thereof to said Midwest Lumber Company. Par. 139. Section 3. That the Clerk be and he is hereby directed to file for record a duly certified copy of this Ordinance in the office of the Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa. Par. 140. Section 4. This Ordin- ance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its passage and final adoption by the City Council of said City and publication as provided by law. Passed upon first and second read- ing this 23rd day of March, 1931. Passed, adopted, and approved up- on final reading this 30th day of March, 1931. Attest: WM. H. MDUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. 83 I I 1 �I I II I . I 82 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 122 — Plumbing Inspection. 2,635.00 123 — Electric Inspection 2,865.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy and miscellaneous receipts.) 119a —Fire Department ... $117,803.19 (This appropriation to be made from Special Tax Levy.) 119b —Fire Equipment $ 3,193.83 (This appropriation to be made from Special Tax Levy.) III. Health and Sanitation. 125— Health Operation $12,905.00 127—.Sewer Maintenance $10,635.00 128 — Garbage Disposal 18,000.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy.) IV. Highways. 131— Highway Administra- tion $ 4,600.00 132 — Street Repairing 40,900.00 133 —City Garage 8,705.00 138 — Street Lighting 62,000.00 140a— Street Cleaning 19,300.00 140b Ash and Can Removal 9,600.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy and miscellaneous receipts.) V. Charities, Donations, and Lib- rary. 142— Visiting Nurse Asso- cian, Memorial Day Celebration, Hu- mane Society $ 1,900.00 (This appropriation to be made from miscellaneous receipts.) 143— Library $34,443.44 (This appropriation to be made from Special Tax Levy.) VI. Parks. 144a —Park Administration $ 4,085.00 144b —Park Areas, Build- ings, etc. 26,624.91 (These appropriations to be made from Special Tax Levy.) VII. Recreation. 145a— Recreation Adminis- tration $ 2,505.00 145b— Playgrounds 3,905.00 145c— City -wide Events 400.00 145d— Winter Sports 1,360.00 145e— Bathing Beach 2,175.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy and miscellaneous receipts.) VIII. Miscellaneous. 146 — Athletic Park $ 3,400.00 147 — Planning and Zoning. 6,000.00 148a— Ambulance 2,650.00 148c —Other Miscellaneous. 19,900.00 (These appropriations to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy and miscellaneous receipts.) IX. Market and Public Scales. 152 — Market and Public Scales $ 1,595.00 (This appropriation to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy and mis- cellaneous receipts.) X. Municipal Improvements. J— Improvements (City Share) 14,000.00 (This appropriation to be made from Consolidated Tax Levy.) XI. Pension Fund. 154 —J1— Police Pension ..$ 6,264.82 154 —J2 —Fire Pension .... 12,775.32 (These appropriations to be made from Special Tax Levy.) XII. Municipal Indebtedness. 161 —J1 —City Bond and In- terest $86,627.86 161 —J2— Playground bonds and interest 4,790.74 181 —J3 —Dock Bonds and interest 27,623.92 (These appropriations to be made from Special Tax Levy.) XIII. Water Works. 149a —W at or Administra- tion $ 27,275.00 149b —Water Operation 144,320.00 (This Department is operated through its receipts and is not sup- ported by tax levy„ hence no appro- priation is made.) XIV. Dock Operation. 153 —Dock Operating Ex- pense $ 7,000.00 (This Department is operated through its receipts and is not sup- ported by tax levy, hence no appro- priation is made.) Par. 133 — General Fund. Section 2. That for the purpose of conven- ience the fund which is made up from moneys received from the Con- solidated Tax Levy and miscellan- eous receipts shall be designated and known as "General Fund." Par. 134 — Surplus. Section 3. That any surplus remaining above these appropriations shall be and the same are appropriated to meet emergen- cies that may arise or may be ap- plied upon such municipal improve- ments as the Council may determine upon. Par. 135. Distribution. Section 4. That the distribution and division of the above appropriations shall be made in accordance with the Budget of the City Council adopted on March 23, 1931, which Budget is made part of this Ordinance by reference there- to and shall be considered in connec- tion with the expenditures of said appropriations. Par. 136. Emergency Clause. Sec- tion 5. This Ordinance in the inter- est of the preservation of public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the City of Dubuque and the inhabitants thereof, being deem- ed urgent and of immediate neces- sity shall become effective from its final passage, adoption, and appro- val by the City Council and publi- cation as provided by law and the 84 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 Councilman ,Schuckert moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspaper April 1st, 1931. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. March 2, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In line with the pro- cedure followed by other water com- panies of this district and most wa- ter companies of the country and also in line with private utility oper- ation, the writer would respectfully recommend the amendment of Sec- tion 27 of the present rules and reg- ulations of the Dubuque City Water Works to read as follows: "That from and after March 14, 1931, all water meters in sizes from %" to 1" inclusive, be furnished to the consumer by the Water Depart- ment at the expense of the Water Department; further that after March 14, 1931, the Water Company , shall repair and keep in first -class condition all water meters within the above mentioned sizes. It is express - ly understood that one meter only is to be furnished by the Water De- partment for each building. Meters in excess of one desired for single building shall be purchased by the owner or owners. Meters above 1" in size shall be approved by the Wa- ter Department and purchased by the owner or consumer." Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Ordinance No. 4 -31, having passed upon first and second reading, pre- sented and read a third time. Ordinance No. 4 -31 An Ordinance amending an Ordin- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 383A. An Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for installing water ser- vice, making connections with water mains, and fixing rentals and the collection thereof, repealing other ordinances in conflict herewith and proving a penalty for the violation hereof," by repealing Section 27 and enacting a substitute in lieu thereof. Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Par. 141. Section 1. That an Or- dinance entitled "Ordinance No. 383A. An Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for installing water service, making connections with water mains, and fixing rentals and the collection thereof, repealing other ordinances in conflict here- with and providing a penalty for the violation thereof," be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Sec- tion 27 and enacting the following in lieu thereof: "Section 27. All water meters in sizes from %s" to 1 ", inclusive, shall be furnished to the consumer by the Water Department without expense to the consumer and shall be repair- ed and kept in first -class condition by said Department. Only one meter will be furnished for each building. Meters in excess of one desired for a single building shall be purchased by the owner or owners of such build- ing. Meters above 1" in size shall be approved by the Water Department before the same is installed and pur- chased by the owner or owners." Par. 142. Section 2. This Ordin- ance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final Passage, adoption and approval by the City Council and publication as provided by law. Passed upon first and second read- ing thin 23rd day of March, 1931. Passed, adopted, and approved up- on final reading this 30th day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman McEvoy moved that the Ordinance be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - =Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger, Jansen. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspaper, April 1st, 1931, JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Ordinance No. 5 -31 having passed upon first and second reading, pre- sented and read a third time. Ordinance No. 5 -31 rAn Ordinance requiring owners of taxi cabs to file a bond or public lia. bility insurance policy as a condi- tion to the granting of a license and prescribing a penalty for the viola- tion hereof. Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Par. 143. Section 1. Every per- son, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of operating taxi cabs, as herein defined, shall first procure a license and pay the prescribed fee therefore, as provided in Ordinance No. 66 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, 1919, and, as a condition precedent to the granting of such license, shall file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Du- buque an indemnity bond or public liability insurance policy executed by a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, such bond or policy to be approved by the City Council of said City. Par. 144. Section 2. For the pur- pose of this Ordinance, the term "taxi cab" shall be defined to be any motor vehicle, (other than a motor bus, traveling over prescribed routes) which is used for the trans- portation of persons for hire and any motor vehicle which is used for hire with or without a driver. Par. 145. 'Section 3. The mini- mum liability of such bond or insur- ance policy shall be as follows: A. To cover the assured's liability for personal injury or death of one person, as a result of one accident or other cause, $5,000; and for all per- sons receiving personal injuries or death as a result of one accident or other cause, $15,000, said liability to include injury or death to passengers being carried upon such vehicle or persons injured or killed through the operation of such vehicle. B. To cover the assured's liabil- ity for damage to or destruction of property other than that of or in charge of the assured, as a result of any one accident or other cause, $5,000. Par. 146. Section 4. Every bond or insurance policy filed with the Clerk shall have attached thereto the following endorsement: "It is understood and agreed that before the bond (or insurance pol- icy) to which this endorsement is at- tached may be suspended or can- celled, the .City of Dubuque, Iowa, will be given ten days prior written notice of such proposed suspension or cancellation. "It is further understood and agreed that the obligation and prom- ises of said policy (or bond) shall not be affected by any act or omis- sion of the named assured or any employe of the named assured with respect to any condition or require- ment of said policy (or bond), or any endorsement attached thereto, nor by any default of the assured in payment of premium, or in the giv- ing of any notice required by said policy, (or bond) or otherwise, nor by the death, insolvency, bankruptcy, Special Session, March 30th, 1931 85 legal incapacity of inability of the as- sured." Par. 147. Section 5. Said bond or insurance policy shall be issued for a period covering the life of the license applied for. Failure to keep such in- surance policy in full force and ef- fect shall be cause for revocation of the license. 'Par. 148. Section 6. Any driver of a taxi cab operating the same for hire and any owner thereof permit- ting the same to be operated upon the streets, alleys, avenues, and high- ways of the City of Dubuque, with- out a bond or insurance policy being filed as herein provided, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not to exceed $100 or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days. Par. 149. Sec, 7. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final passage and adoption by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and publication as provided by law. Passed upon first and second read- ing this 23rd day of March, 1931. Passed, adopted, and approved, upon final reading this 30th day of March 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. DD. 1V1cEVOY, IL F. SOHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption, of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and, Times - Journal newspaper, April 1st, 1931. JOHN STUBDR, City Clerk. Ordinance No. 6 -31 having passed upon first and second reading, pre- sented and read a third time. Ordinance No. 6 -31 An Ordinance amending an Ordin- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 66. An Ordinance to regulate and licen•.,e vehicles kept for hire" by repealing paragraph 488, section 1, thereof and enacting a substitute in lieu there- fore. Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Par. 150. Section 1. That Ordin- ance No. 66 of the Revised Ordin- ances of the City of Dubuque, 1919, entitled "An Ordinance to regulate and license vehicles kept for hire," be and the same is hereby amended o- 86 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 by repealing paragraph 488, Section 1, thereof and enacting the following as a substitute in lieu therefore: "Paragraph 488. Who included. Section 1. No person, firm, or cor- poration, shall hire out or keep or use for hire, within the limits of the City, any vehicle of any description whatever, either for the conveyance of passengers or the conveyance or transportation of goods, wares, mer- chandise, or other articles from place to place without first securing a li- cense and paying a license fee as provided by this Ordinance." Par. 151. Section 2. This Ordin- ance shall be in force and effect ten days after its final passage and adop- tion by the City Council and publi- cation as provided by law. Passed upon first and second read- ing this 23rd day of March, 1931. Passed, adopted, and approved up- on final reading this 30th day of 1 March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspaper, April 1st, 1931. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. (Awarding Contract) Resolution No. 32 -31 Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a building to be used by the Water Department for the stor- age of equipment and repair of meters, pursuant to Resolution No. 24 -31, and R. F. Conlon, contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing general contract work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the con- tract for the above mentioned im- provement be awarded to R. F. Con- lon, and the Manager be and he is hereby directed to execute a con- tract on behalf of the City of Du- buque for the complete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23, 1931. Passed and adopted March 30th, 1931. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. • Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. (Awarding Contract) Resolution No. 33-31 Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a building to be used by the Water Department for the stor- age of equipment and repair of met- ers, pursuant to Resolution No. 24 -31, and Linehan & Molo, heating and plumbing contractors, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and perform- ing the heating and plumbing work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the con- tract for the above mentioned im- provement be awarded to Linehan & Mole, and the iManager be and he is hereby directed to execute acontract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23, 1931. Passed and adopted this 30th day of March, 1931. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, 'Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. • Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. (Awarding Contract) Resolution No. 34-31 Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a , building to be used by the Water Department for the stor- age of equipment and repair of met- ers, pursuant to Resolution No. 24 -31, and Keller Electric Co., contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the electrical work as provided for in the plans and spe- cifications; now therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the contract for the above mentioned im- provement be awarded to Keller Electric Co., and the Manager be and he is hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete perform- ance of said work. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become ef- fective from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Approved and placed on file for one week on March 23rd, 1931. Passed and adopted this 30th day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Petition fo Wm. J. Glenn, referred to the Council by the Board of Super- visors, asking that the last half of the 1929 and all of the 1930 tax be cancelled on the west 24 feet of City Lot 120, by reason of sickness, being confined in Sunny Crest Hospital. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Petition of Mrs. Hattie Bennett,. referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking that the 1929 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 87 and 1930 tax be cancelled on Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9, Rosedale Add. No. 2. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Andelfinger, Jansen. Petition of. Geo. B. Miller, referred to the Council by the Board of Su- pervisors, asking that the 1930 tax be cancelled on Lot 218 and Lot 1 of 219, Finley Add. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. - Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Petition of Carrie Baier et al, stat- ing that some time ago the property owners on McCormick Street pre- sented a petition signed by 99% of the property owners of said street, asking that said street be improved. They are anxious to have this street improved, and again call the Coun- cil's attention to the request. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition. be referred to the Coun- cil. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote; Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Petition of Joseph Snyder, 1939 Catherine Street, asking that the steps at the northwest corner of Catherine Street be moved south far enough to give him room to con- struct a driveway to his garage. He will pay the expenses of new steps. Councilman McEvoy moved that • the petition be referred to the City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. March 23, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Complaint has been made of the inadequacy of the pres- ent 100 C. P. lamp on Perry Street at an agle west of Grandview Ave- nue. This Light serves five houses and it is the City Manager's recom- —■ • 88 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 mendation that authorization be giv- en to install in place of this 100 C. P. lamp a 250 C. P. lamp. Complain has also been made on Shiras Street of very poor lighting facilities. In order to afford proper protection between Lincoln Avenue and the entrance to the park it is my recommendation that two new 400 C. P. lamps be installed and that from a section west of the park entrance to the. City line two new additional 400 C. P. lamps be installed. In this last section there is a gap of approx- imately 2,000 feet between lamps. Yours very truly, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. March 27, 1931. To the Honorable , Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Report on Edward O'Rourke's Sewer Complaint Gentlemen: In connection with the Edward O'Rourke sewer complaint at 365 West Locust street, which was presented to the City Council March 23rd and referred to the writer for investigation, please be advised as follows: Mr. Connie Sullivan has known for some time that the sanitary sewer of 12 -inch diameter terra cotta between 16th and 17th Streets, has been slug- gish at certain times, but the sewer has worked without inconvenience to abutting property owners after the usual maintenance each year. To the best of our knowledge, in the afternoon of November 21, 1930, Mr. John O'Rourke advised me at the City Hall that Mr. Edward O'Rourke at 365 West Locust Street was hav- ing trouble with the sanitary sewer system. Mr. Sullivan was advised to investigate this condition and it was ascertained Saturday, November 22nd, and by further investigation Monday, November 24th, that the main sewer in front of this residence on West Locust Street was not clogged, but we found a few roots in the same. Whereas, Mr. O'Rourke states that two loads of roots and sand were removed from this sewer, it is known definitely by the City employes that not over one bushel of roots was taken from the section in front of the O'Rourke residence. No sand existed in the main sewer at the time of the trouble. By exact measurement we found that the small number of roots that we found were located in the sewer to the north and up -grade from the O'Rourke connection. The existence of the roots was at a spot of from 25 to 50 feet up -grade from this loca- tion. We admit that upon the dig- ging up of the sewer connection at the main there were roots also of small size in the main sewer at the connection, but not to such an ex- tent that would cause any stoppage. We have rodded and scraped this sewer this week and were able to get a 9 -inch cutter through the block on West Locust from 16th to 17 Streets. It is believed that the elm tree on • the O'Rourke parking between the sidewalk and curb may be partly re- sponsible for the root trouble at this location. The O'Rourke sewer lateral con- sists of two lengths of terra cotta six -inch pipe adjacent to the sewer Y and from this location about 5 feet from the main the balance of the lateral sewer is 6 -inch cast iron soil pipe. As to the recommendation as to whether or not the City should as- sume the entire bill of $87.55 which Mr. O'Rourke claims is entirely the City's fault, we raise the point that had the owner notified the City that sewer trouble existed at this location, we could have rodded and cut the few roots above the O'Rourke con- nection at a probable cost of from $10.00 to $15.00. We do not understand why this stoppage occurred at the O'Rourke property as practically no roots were found below the connection. No other houses were flooded by sewage backing up from this sewer either up -grade or down -grade from the O'Rourke connection. Inasmuch as no serious trouble in the sanitary main sewer was found and the evidence of the slight trou- ble at the O'Rourke connection was of such minor nature that it was im- possible to determine whether the roots had grown from the lateral sewer into the main sewer or vice versa, it would seem reasonable that the City should not assume more than a portion of this bill, if any. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the matter be referred to the City ,Manager with power. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: • Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilman McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent— Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. March 28, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have approved the following poli- cies and desire to have your approval on same for filing:, SIGNS Louis Rotman, 301 Iowa Street. Policy No.,- AG 241226. Iowa Mutual Liability Ins.. Co. Kraft Clothing Store, 560 Main Street. Policy No. G. L. 0574324. Aetna Life Ins. Co. Henry C. Braun, 1415 Rhomberg Avenue. Policy No. G. L. 1156354. Hartford Accident & indemnity Co. Herbert Tucker &John Luthe (Au- tomobile Paint Shop), 480 West Lo- cust Street. Policy No. M: P. L. 691754. Continental Casualty Co: Mrs. Arthur J. Eisenegger, 1255 Central Avenue and 155 West 4th Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 431919. Continental Casualty Co. EXCAVATION Mullen & Son, 1947 Central' Ave - nue: Policy No. C P. L. 690846. Continental Casualty Co. Ge'or'ge I. Beaves et al, 2253 Wind - sor Avenue, PolicyNo. P. C. I. 400704. Globe Indemnity Co. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds be aproved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. Resdlution No. 35 -31 Preliminary plans and specifica- tions, form of contract, and cost of improvement for the installation of Boulevard Lights on Iowa Street from West Fourth Street to West Fourteenth Street, presented and read. Estimated cost, $15,858.89. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen. (Necessity for Improvement) Resolution No. 36-31 Whereas, proposed plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, plat and Special Session, March .30th,. 1931 89 schedule have been duly prepared and approved by the City Council of the City, of Dubuque and aye now on file in the office of the Clerk, showing among other things the fol- lowing: 1. The boundaries of the district, if any. 2. The streets to be improved. 4. Each lot proposed to be as- sessed together with a valuation fixed by the Council. 5. An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement, stating the same for each different type of con- struction and kind of material to be used. 6. In each case the amount there- of which is estimated to be assessed, against each lot, for the installation of fifty -seven (57) single light boule- vard standards, including „ cable,, switches and fibre conduit, relaying brick and cement sidewalks where disturbed, and furnishing all neces- sary appurtances for a complete in- stallation on Iowa Street from West Fourth Street to West Fourteenth Sreet. Be It Therefore Resolved that the City Council • or upon petition of property owners, deems it advisable and necessary for the public welfare to make the herein mentioned im- provement, and unless property own- ers at the time of the final consider= ation of this proposed resolution have on file with the City' Clerk ob- jections to the amount of the pro, posed assessments, they shall be deemed to have Waived all objections thereto. Said improvement shall be con= strutted and done in accordance, with the _ plans and specifications which have been prepared therefor by the City Engineer which have been approved by the City Council and are now on file with the City Clerk. That the cost and expense of making said improvement will be assessed upon and against all nri- vately owned property lying within assessable distance provided by law and in an amount not to exceed the amount provided by law, nronerty will he assessed whether the same abuts thereon or is adjacent thereto accordinfr to area and in nrnnnrtion to the special benefits conferred' thereby. and any deficiency shall be paid out of the general fund. im- nrovement funds. or partly out of each of such funds. Bonds shall be issued and sold in anticipation of deferred payments of assessments when a contract has been performed and accepted and the proceeds there- of used to pay the contractor. 90 Special Session, March 30th, 1931 The above resolution was intro- duced, approved and ordered placed on file with the City Clerk this 30th day of March, 1931. Approved and placed on file for final action. .Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. M'EVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Councilman McEvoy moved that the resolution be approved and plac- ed on file for final action. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Resolution No. 37-31. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by Reso- lution No. 35 -31 given its prelimi- nary approval ou the proposed plans, specifications and form of contract and placed same on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspec- tion, for the installation of fifty - seven (67) single light boulevard standards, including cable, switches and fibre conduit, relaying brick and cement sidewalks, where disturbed, replacing brick, asphalt and wood block pavements where disturbed, and furnishing all necessary appur- tenances for a complete installation on Iowa street from West Fourth street to West Fourteenth street. Es- timated cost $15,868.89, and, Whereas, the proposed Resolution of Necessity for said improvement has been introduced and is now on file in the City Clerk's office for pub- lic inspection, Be it therefore Resolved that on the 20th day of April, 1931, a public hearing will be held at 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber in the City of Dubuque at which time the owners of property subject to assess- ment for the proposed improvement may appear and make objection to the proposed plans and specifications and proposed form of contract and at the same time to the boundaries of the 'proposed district, to the cost of the improvement, to the amount pro- posed to be assessed against any lot and to the passage of the proposed Resolution of Necessity and the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in some newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, the last of which shall be not less than two (Z) nor more than four (4) weeks prior to the day rixeu for its consideration and unless property owners at the time of final consideration of said resolution have on file with the Clerk objections to the amount of the proposed assess- ment, they shall have been deemed to have waived all objections thereto, at which hearing the Council will hear such objections and enter on record its final decision thereon, and amend the Resolution of Necessity or adopt the same as proposed. Passed, adopted and approved this 30th day of March, 1931. WM. 11. 1VLEUSER, Mayor. ED. lvl'EVOY, H. F. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schuckert. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, t;oundilmen McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Petition of the lVLidwest Lumber Company for permission to erect a lumber shed in accordance with the plans and specifications hereby sub- mitted. This shed to be 126 feet long and 32 feet wide for 90 feet of the length and 40 feet wide for 36 feet of the length, and to be well and substan- tially constructed with 15 reinforced concrete walls, and the building to be open on one side and the other three sides covered with corrugated steel siding. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Petition of property owners on Bennett street asking that said street be improved from Grandview avenue to Algona street, signed by W. H. Wiedner, Frank G. Skemp, Alfred C. Mehl, et al, (25 signers). Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Engineer to check up and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Petition of Mrs. Josephine Jac - quinot, 1889 Central avenue, asking for a further reduction on driveway and sidewalk which was damaged and repaired by the city When Cen- tral avenue was improved and boule- vard lights were installed between 18th and 22nd streets. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Engineer to check up and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Communication of Holy Ghost church asking that the City con- struct a sewer north of the church on their property to take care of the water that flows from the bluff over and across their property. They suggest that this be done before the improvement is made on Central avenue. Councilman McEvoy moved that this matter be referred to the coun- cil. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy: Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Councilman McEvoy moved that the rules be suspended to allow any- one present who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays - -None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Thomas O'Rourke addressed the Council relative to the petition ask- ing that the Council reimburse him for the cleaning out of the sewer at 365 West Locust street. He statd that he was under the wrong im- pression as to the amount of this work the City ought to pay for, and is perfectly satisfied that the City Council adjust this matter as they deem it right. Councilman Schuckert moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with power. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays —None. Special Session, March 23rd, 1931 91 Absent Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Max Herzlnan addressed the Coun- ell relative to the Taxicab Ordinance, stating that the Ordinance should be amended, that the ordinance as it now reads affords him no protection. He was informed that the Count i1 would take it under advisement. There was no further action taken. Mr. S. A. $eck, representing the White Phillips Co., addressed the Council relative to exchanging the $65,000 Dock bonds of the City of Dubuque fOr ,4 per Cent refunding bonds in the same amount and ma- turing sane as said deck bonds. Councilman Schuckert moved that the proposition be rejected. Second- ed by Council McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent = Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Henry Baumgartner of the Recre- ation Commission addresSed the Council asking that the Council in- crease the appropriation covered in the budget by $500.00. He was in- formed that the Budget has been adopted and cannot be changed. There was no action taken. Petition of Mrs. M. Carroll for can- cellation of the taxes on Cain's Sub., South 1 -2 of let 5, referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, send reported on by the City Solici- tor, presented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the tax on this property be suspend- ed and the Board of Supervisors be advised of the Council's action. SeC- ended by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schtickert and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Petition of Chas. Loe *en, referred to the Council by the Board of Su- pervisors for suspension of tart on lot 27, G. R. West's Add., and re- ported on by the City Solicitor, pre- sented. Councilman Schuokert moved that the petition be received and filed and the Board of Supervisors be hifotin- ed of the Council's action. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and i IcEVoy. Nays — None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Petition of Mrs. Florey Lagen, re- ferred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors for cancellation of taxes on lot Sub. 15, G. W. Rodgers' Sub. and lot 2 of Sub.. 16, G. W. Rodgers' • Sub. 2, reported on by the City So- licitor. Councilman McEyoy moved that the taxes be suspended. and •the Board of Supervisors be informed of the . Council's action. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert: Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays -Npne. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Petition of Mrs. Mary Hauser, re- ferred to the City. Council by the Board of Supervisors relative to hav- ing the 1930 regular tax. and special tax remitted on lot 1, Jungk's Add., and reported on by the City .Solicitor, presented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the tax he suspended and the Board of Supervisors be notified of the Council's action. Seconded by Coffin cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen, Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. Resolution No. 38 Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: That the bonds of the within nam- ed officials be and the same are here- by fixed as follows • City Manager $10,0-00.00 Secretary to Manager 1,000.00 City Clerk 1,000.00 City Auditor 5,000.00 City Treasurer 75,000.00 Building Inspector 3,000.00 Electrical Inspector 1,000.00 Plumbling Inspector 1,000.00 Clerk of Police Court 1,000.00 City Solicitor 1,000.00 City Engineer 1,000.00 City Assessor 1,000.00 Superintendent Water Dept 5,000.00 Cashier Water Dept. 5,000.00 Clerk Water Dept. (each) 1,000.00 Weigh Master .. 1.000.00 Park Commissioners (each) 1,000.00 Superintendent of Parks ._ 1,000.00 Passed, adopted, and approved this 30th day of March, 1931. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. M'EVOY, H. P. SCHUCKERT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- 92 Special Sessiori, March 23rd, 1931 ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and. Jans en. Councilman Schuckert moved that Anton Abeln, Ed. Schrempf and Jos. J. Bertsch be appointed as members of the Board of Review for the City of Dubuque and Julien Township, for the year 1931. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Schuckert and McEvoy. Nays—None. Absent — Councilmen Andelfinger and Jansen. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Aproved 1931. Adopted 1931. Councilmen: Attest: City Clerk.