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1931 July Council ProceddingsCITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, July 6th, 1931. Council met at 7:40 P. M, Present — City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen and McEvoy. Absent — Councilman Sehuckert. Mayor Meuser stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the Council for the transaction of such business as may regularly come be- fore the meeting and that this date has also been fixed for the purpose of final awarding of the contract for the improving of Locust Street, West Locust Street and the Bluff and West Locust Street intersection, also a hearing on the resolution of neces- sity for the widening of East and 'West 'Fourth Streets and for the in- stalling of Boulevard 'Lights on East and West Fourth Streets. Resolution No. 112 -31 awarding contract for'the improvement of Lo- cust Street 'from the south property line of West Sixth Street to the north 'property line of West Six- teenth Street except the West Eighth Street intersection and 'West Locust Street from the north property line of West Sixteenth Street''to the north property ' line of West 'Seventeenth Street and the Bluff and West Lo- cust Street intersection, said reso -, 'Tilton - having been approved June 29th, 1931, and placed on 'file for one week, to Jas. F. Lee .Paving Company, they 'being the lowest bid- ders, the type of construction to be sheet asphalt, .presented for final adoption. Councilman 'McEvoy moved the adoption ,of the resolution. Second- -ed !by Counciman Jansen. Carried r by the 'following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. 'Proof of publication, certified to by the publisher,iof .notice of pendency of resolution of ,necessity and hear- ing .upon :proposal plans and specifi-' •cations, form of contract and cost of improvement for the improving of East Fourth .Street from the east curb line of Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pa- cific 'Railroad Company tracks and 'West Fourth Street' from the west curb line of Central Avenue to the east curb line of Locust •Street, pre- sented and read. Councilman McEvoy moved..to re- ceive . and ifile the proof., of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Session, July 6th, 1931 201 Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Resolution No. 116 -31 containing decision of Council upon objections to plans, specifications, form of con- tract and cost of improvement for the improving of East Fourth Street from the east curb line of Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west curb line of Central Avenue to the east curb line of Locust Street, presented and read. Councilman Andelfinger moved the adoption of the resolution. - Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Resolution No. 106 -31 necessity for improvement for the improving of East .Fourth, Street from the east curb line of Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pa- cific Railroad Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west curb line of Central Avenue to the east curb line of Locust Street, said resolution having been approved June 15th, 1931, and placed on file for final action, presented and read for final ; adoption. Councilman Andelfinger moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman ,McEvoy. . Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schuckert. Resolution Resolution No. 117 -31 ordering construction and directing the Clerk to advertise for bids for the improv- ing of East Fourth Street from the east curb line of ,Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. Company tracks and West Fourth, Street from the .west curb line of Central Avenue to the east curb line ,of Locust Street, pre - sented and read. Councilman Andelfinger moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. , Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schuckert. Proof of publication, certified to by the publisher, of notice of pend- ency of resolution of necessity ,and hearing upon proposed plans ,and Specifications, ,form . of . contract . and cost of improvement for the installa- tion of boulevard .lights on East 202 Regular Session, July 6th, 1931 Regular Session, July 6th, 1931 203 Fourth Street from the east property line of Central Avenue to the Chi- cago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west proper- ty line of Central Avenue to the east property line of Locust Street, pre- sented and read. Councilman McEvoy moved to re- ceive and file the proof of publica- tion. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. - Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Resolution No. 118 -31 containing decision of Council upon objections to plans, specifications, form of con- tract and cost of improvement for the installation of boulevard lights on East Fourth Street from the east property line of Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west property line of Central Avenue to the east property line of Locust Street, presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Resolution No. 108 -31 necessity for improvement for the installation of boulevard lights on East Fourth Street from the east property line of Central Avenue t othe Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Rail- road Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west proper- ty line of Central Avenue to the east property line of Locust Street, said resolution having been approved June 15th, 1931, and placed on file for final action, presented and read for final adoption. Councilman McEvoy moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schuckert. Resolution No. 119 -31 ordering construction and directing the Clerk to advertise for bids for the instal- lation of boulevard lights on East Fourth Street from the east proper- ty line of Central Avenue to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company tracks and West Fourth Street from the west property line of Central Avenue to the east property line of Locust Street, presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Petition of L. J. Nehls, with bill attached, requesting that he be re- imbursed to the amount of $6.50 for damages received to his automobile due to running into a street excava- tion left unguarded at Fourteenth Street opposite City Garage, present- ed and read. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor and City Manager to in- vestigate. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Councilman Schuckert entered and took his seat at 7:55 P. M. July 6, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: On July 2nd our at- tention was called to the condition of the bridge across Catfish Creek on the North Cascade Road southwest from Wartburg Seminary. At this time certain repairs were made to the guard rail of the bridge. Today, with the Street Superin- tendent, the writer made an investi- gation of the entire bridge and found it to be in such poor condition that warning signs have been placed this afternoon at either end of the bridge warning vehicular traffic of the weak and unsafe condition of the bridge and limiting the total gross weight to two tons. The columns in this bridge are of crude and antiquated design, having become decayed and are absolutely unsafe at present. We did not have a chance to examine all the tim- bers in the bridge, but find that im- mediate attention should be directed. I ask for your authority to rebuild this bridge. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jansen moved that the City Manager be authorized to repair the bridge as requested. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 6, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have approved the following pol- icies covering signs and desire to have your approval on same for fil- ing:— Miller -Jones Co., 656 Main Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 432088, Contin- ental Casualty Co. Dubuque Auto Supply Co., 248 W. 9th Street. Policy No. O. L. & T. 432087, Continental Casualty Co. E. A. Sibbing, 803 Main, Street. Pol- icy No. O. L. & T. 432089, Contin- ental Casualty Co. R. D. Hughes (Central Hotel), 1006 Central Avenue. Policy No. YR4029, London Guarantee & Accident Co. Schmitt Motor Co., 651 Central Av- enue. Policy No. 1581789, Central West Casualty Co. Jungle's Bakery, 2130 Central Av- enue. Endorsement to Policy No. CLI -2069, Columbia Casualty Co. McCoy's Confectionery, 800 Iowa Street. Endorsement to Policy No. I20.69,- Columbia Casualty Co. Coates & Corcoran, 1324 Central Avenue. Endorsement to Policy No. CLI -2069, Columbia Casualty Co. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manage Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds be approved. and placed on file. Seconded by - Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Jos. C. Schneider, stat- ing that he has paid his soda foun- tain license for one year or the sum of $10.00 and requests that he be refunded $5.00 on this license as he only operates the fountain for six months, presented and read. Councilman McEvoy moved that Mr. Schneider be notified to make application for a new license and to surrender his old license and that he be given a refund of $5.00. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Power of Attorney by Public In- demnity Company of Newark, N. J., appointing Joseph Gehrig or L. F. Hille of Dubuque, Iowa, its true and lawful agent and attorney in fact to execute instruments in their behalf to the amount of $50,000.000, present- ed and read. - Councilman Schuckert moved that the Power of Attorney as executed by the Public Indemnity Company of. Newark, N. J., be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Theresa Muntz, stating that she had paid for a license for her son to peddle vegetables and not being able to make expenses he was forced to quit, she now requests the City Council to order a refund made on the peddler's license and have same apply on her boarding house license, presented and - read. Councilman McEvoy moved to re- receive and file the petition. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 6, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The following is a list of those who have filed applica- tions for cigarette permit commenc- ing July 1st, 1931, and expiring June 30th, 1933, together with the nec- essary bond. They have paid the license fee of $100.00. Army's Recreation, 398 Main St., Canfield Hotel Cigar Stand, 4th and Central Ave., Ralph E. Beyer, 1401 Central Ave., The Arno Pharmacy, 221 West 9th St., The Royal Lunch, 1563 Central Ave., Elks' Lodge, 7th and Locust Sts., A. J. Berntgen, 401 Main St., Wm. Horne, 400 Rhomberg Ave., George Zillig, 2222 Central Ave., Arthur Eichman, 2119 Rhom- berg Ave., Thompson & Hogan, 55 Locust St., Merlin Apel, 1205 Cleve- land Ave., Fitzgerald Cigar Co., 923 Main St., Arnold G. Jaeger, 1391 Cen- tral Ave., Syl. Halpin, 336 Main St., Leonard Schuster, 2656 Lincoln Ave., Merchants Hotel Cigar Stand, 304 Main St., Geo. J. Scherer, 1187 Iowa St., W. F. Trimpler, 1585 Delhi St., Adam Zillig, 1347 Central Ave., Chris Heller, 1298 Main St. Respectfully submitted, A. E. SIGMAN, Sec'y to City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file and the permits be granted. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. 204 Regular Nays —None. July 6, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The following is a list of those who have filed renewals for their cigarette perinits for the year commencing July 1st, 1931, and ex- piring June 30th, 1932. They have paid the license fee of $100.00. M. A. Thode, 1245 Central Ave., Schroeder- $leine Grocer 'Co., 40 =42 Main St.; De Luxe Sales Co., 438 -446 _ Main St.; Oriental Sweet Shop, '823 Main St.; Harry J. Jacquinet, 1850 Central Ave.; Chas. 'Petrakis, 1'958 Central Ave.; Geo. J. Trinipler, 1701 Asbury St.; Raymond McLaughlin, 115 E. 22nd St,; Gust'Paul, 241 Main St.; Dell Warren, 1696 Central Ave.; Thos. McCoy, 801 Iowa 'St.; 'Bruns- wick Mutual 'Benefit ASS'n, '32nd and Jackson 'Sts.; Coney Island Lunch Roan, 720 Main 'St. Respectfully submitt'e'd, A. E. SIGMAN, Sec'y to • City Manager. Councilman 'Schuckert moved that the renewals be approved and placed on file and the permits be ''granted. Seconded by "Councilman Andelfing- 'er. Carried U"y the following' vote: Yeas—=Mayor `Meuser, - Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEVoy, 'and Schuckert. Nays -None. Councilman Andelfinger moved that Mr. Charles McLean and 'Mr. :•F. R. 'Lacy be ' reapp'ointed 'as niem- hers' of the Library Board fora term pf, ;five years commencing July '1st, '1931 and that the' action of the City Council of May 18th, 1931, in making reappointments for a term of three years be rescinded. Seconded , Councilman' McEvoy. Carried b the following vote: Yeas —Mayor 'Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays =None. Councilman Jansen moved to 'sus - ''pend the rules for the purpose 'of allowing any one present in the Council Chamber to address the Council. 'Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following 'Vote: Yeas—Mayor 'Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. 'Mr. Gam addressed the Council' re -' questing that 'he 'be granted a reduc -! tibia on the special assessment levied against his 'property for the iinpreiv ing of Roosevelt Street. No action taken on his 'request. 'Councilman Jansen moved to re- fer to the Council to View the ' Session, July 6th, 1931 grounds the matter of repairing the storm sewer abutting the west 'side of Pinehurst Additions running north from Julien Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Report of City 'Engineer Cullen, on the petition of H. 'R. Hanger et 'al requesting the'paving of 'Grace Street from Grandview Avenue to McCor- mick 'Street, stating that he had checked the number of 'signatures on said petition and find that 54:98% of property owners have signed the-pe- tition. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the prayer of • the petition of H. R. Hanger, et al, ' requesting ' the paving of Grace Street from Grandview Av- enue to McCormick - Street be grant- ed. Seconded by -Councilman 'Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, 'McEvoy, 'and Schuckert. Nays =None. Councilman " Schuckert' -moved 'that the City 'Engin'eer "be '"instructed 'to prepare plans and `'specifications the improving':of Grace Street from Grandview Avenue to McCormick Street. 'Secen'ded by Councilman An- 'delfinger, ' Carried by rfallekving Vote: Yeas = Mayor Meuser, 'Councilmen Aidelfinger, 'Jansen, McEVey, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Report of City' Engineer- Cullen, 'on the petition of George H.' "Schilling, et al, rem onstrating against the Con - structien of the proposed 'sanitary Sewer in Valley and "Riker S treet, 'stating that be 'had checked The num- ber of 'signatures on ''said petition and''tfind that 58.11% of property 'owners have signed' 'the petition. Councilman' `Schuckert moved that all pievious 'action taken by the Obttncil relative to the "construction of the 'sanitary sealer in'Valley and Riker Streets' be rescinded. Second- ed by Councilman Andelfinger. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor 'Meuser, Councilmen :Andelfinger, Jansen, 'McEvoy, and 'Schuckert. Nays —None. Communication of " Library Board With resolution attached stating that • the sum of '$35,000.00 'is' needed the ensuing'year for 'the needs- of'the Library, 'presented =and read. Councilman - McEvoy moved to - re- fer' the "comihnnicat1bn "and resdlu- den ' of ' the 'Library 'Board to the Council for future consideration. Sec- Councilmen : Attest: Special Session July 'chided by Councilman Schuckert.'Car- 'ried by the 'following vote: Yeas- -MrJror •Meuser, 'Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. 'Councilman Andelfinger moved that the Mayor and City Manager 'be in- structed to address a letter of ap- preciation to the War Department relative to the appointment of John 'T. Adams as a member 'of the Ad- visory Committee of the Inland 'Wat- eiftvays `Corpoiation. Seconded by Cotiiicilinan' 'Carried by' the following vote: Yeas =Mayor 'Meuser, "Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. •Nays —None. Councilman Schuckert moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Adopted ........ _...._...._.......... _ ....... _...._ 1931. Approved • 1931. • City Clerk. 9th, 1931 205 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special session, July 9th, 1931. Council met at 8:40 P. M. Present — City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen and McEvoy. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Mayor Meuser stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of adopting a resolution and application for approval to levy an emergency tax and acting on any other business that may properly come before a meeting of the City Council. Resolution No 120 -31 RESOLUTION AND APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO LEVY AN EMERGENCY TAX. That whereas, the revenue in cer- tain 'funds of the City of Dubuque as 'set out in the within ;application is 'inadequate to meet the actual and nedessary expenses which must be paid from said funds and any extra- ordinary or unforseen'expense which may arise during the ensuing fiscal year; and, Whereas, the inadequacy of the reveuue'referred tots deemed'to con- stitute an •emergency 'which requires the levy of an'emergency'tak: NOW THEREFORE: Be it resolved by the 'City Coun- cil of the City Of 'Dubuque, 'Iowa, that the director of the budget be and he is hereby petitioned for ap- proval to levy an emergency 'taX for the year 1932 in the sum 01130,0'42, said tax to be used as set olit`below and is necessary for the purpose of securing additional operating reven- ue for the year 1932 on aceount'of a reduction in valuation of 'taxable pro- perty in the City of Dubuque to' the extent of fifteen per cent, (15 %'), said funds being as follows: A— Consolidated Fund, '(1.816 mills) $19,216 B —Fire •Maintainence Fund, (.833 mills) 8,815 •C —Park Fund, (.190 mills) 2,011 Be it further resolved that this 'resolution and application be certi- fied to the Director of the Budget in duplicate by the -Mayor and Clerk of the City of Dubuque. Passed, adopted and approved this 9th day -of July, .1931. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. M. B. ANDELFINGER, ED. McEVOY, GEO.- O. JANSEN, 'Councilmen. Attest: .-J. , J. • SHEA, City Clerk, 'Pro ,Tem. 206 Special Session, CERTIFICATE The foregoing resolution was ad- opted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Dubuque on the 9th day of July, 1931, and the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. J. J. SHEA, Clerk Pro Tem. APPROVAL The above application and resolu- tion having been filed with the Di- rector of the Budget, approval to levy the emergency tax in a sum not exceeding the amount authorized by law is hereby granted this day of , 1931. Director of the Budget Councilman McEvoy moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schuckert. Communication of Park Board with resolution attached stating the sum of $29,105.00 is needed by the Park Board for the ensuing year to take care of the needs of said Board, pre- sented and read. Councilman McEvoy moved to re- ceived and file the communication. Seconded by Councilman Andelfing- er. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Assignments of James F. Lee Pav- ing Company to First National Bank, Dubuque, Iowa, of all proceeds due on the following named contracts, improving of Bennett Street from the west property line of North Grand- view Avenue to the east property line of McCormick Street and also for the improving of North and South Algona Street from the south property line of Grace Street to the north property line of St. Joseph Street. presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved that the assignments be approved and placed on file with the City Auditor. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schuckert. Councilman Jansen moved that the City Manager be instructed to pre- pare plans for the repair of the July 9th, 1931 storm sewer abutting the west side of Pinehurst Addition running north from Julien Avenue. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. Councilman Jansen moved to ad- journ. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, and McEvoy. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schuckert. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Approved 1931 Adopted 1931 Councilmen: Attest: City Clerk. Special CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, July 20th, 1931. Meeting called by order of Mayor Meuser and Councilman Jansen. Council met at 8:00 P. M. Present — City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Mayor Meuser read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of acting on the notice of pendency of resolu- tion of necessity and hearing upon proposed plans and specification4, form of contract and cost of im- provement for the improving of Roosevelt Street from the westerly property line of Rhomberg Avenue to the north line of Lot 6 Peil's Sub- division and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Councilman McEvoy moved to sus- pend the rules for the purpose of al- lowing any one present in the Coun- cil Chamber who wishes to do so to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Mr. J. C. Collier addressed the Council and presented a communi -, cation from the Tax Committee of the Chamber of Commerce commend ing the City Manager and City Coun- cil upon their action in reducing the taxes for the ensuing year. Mr. Harry Lewis addressed the Council submitting a proposed or- dinance for the installation of oil burning equipment. Councilman McEvoy moved to re- fer the ordinance to the City Manag- er. Seconded by Councilman Schu- ckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas –Mayor Meuser. Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the notice of hearing upon plans, specifications, form of contract and cost of con - struction for the improving of Roos- evelt Street from the westerly pro- perty line of Rhomberg Avenue to the north line of Lot 6 Peil's Sub- division, estimated cost $21,715.00, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved to receive and file the proof of pub- lication. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Session, July 20th, 1931 207 Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Proof of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the notice of pendency of resolution of necessity for the improving of Roosevelt Street from the westerly property line of Rhomberg Avenue to the north line of Lot 6 Peil's Subdivi- sion, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved to receive and file the proof of pub- lication. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Petitions of A. L. Rhomberg for himself, for J. A. Rhomberg Estate, for T. ,E. Rhomberg, also of Mrs. E. Schnee, et al, also of Charles Gau and also of Mt. Calvary .Cemetery remonstrating against the proposed improvement of Roosevelt Street from the westerly property line of Rhomberg Avenue to the north line of Lot 6 Peil's Subdivision, present- ed and read. Councilman Andelfinger moved to refer the petitions to the Council and that the City Engineer be in- structed to check the number of signers and that further action on this improvement be deferred. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Communication of Board of Trus- tees of Sunny Crest Sanatorium stat- ing that they favor the proposed improvement of Roosevelt Street and that the cost of same be assessed to the property subject to assess- ment, presented and read. Councilman Jansen moved to re- fer the petition to the Council. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Communication of Uhlrich -Paley Company requesting of time for the completion of their contract for the construction of the storm sewer in Shiras Avenue, this request is on account of the contract being in liti- gation, presented and read. Councilman McEvoy moved that the request be granted and an ex- tension be granted till January 1st, 1932, if same meets with the ap proval of the bonding company. Sec- 208 Special Session, July 20th, 1931 'ended'liy Councilman Schuckert. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Harry C. Shain, et al, requesting that an electric arc light •be 'installed on "Curtis Street between 1-lill Street and State Street, pre- sented and 'read. Councilman McEvoy moved to re- fer the petition to the City Man- ager. Seconded by Councilman Schn'ckert. Carried by the folloiv- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, 'Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays - -None. Communication of Harvey'L.'Lillie 'requtfflthat 'he 'be reimbursed to the 'anidtint 'df $10.60 for damages to 'hi's s,ntdniobile 'tine le the flying up df a '1oose man -hdle over about block and 'a 'half east from the 'westerly `end of Jnlien 'Avenue, , pre - sented 'and 'read. Couneilfnah Schuckert moved to 'i'efdr 'the coinritunicatidn to the City Solicitor. Seconded by 'Cbuhcilthan McEvoy. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas = 'Mayor 'Meuser, Cduncilmen 'Andelfinger, 'Jansen, McEvoy, and • Schuckert. Nay's =None. • Coxhllituiicatlon 'of League 'df •Iowa Municipalities asking •the 'City 'Coun- cil to Make' sortie •personal investiga- tion "and 'study to 'to `offer sugges- 'tions as' to some (plan which will help to reduce the cost 'of 'all 'gov- ernment without impairing • the ef- ficierioy'of'same, presented and 'read. ' Councilman McEvoy •moved to •re- fer the communication to the Coun- cil. 'Seconded by 'Councilman Jan- 'Sen. 'Carried by the following 'vote: Yeas - - Mayor 'Meuser, '•Couti'cilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, 'and SC hucltert. Nays = 'Noire. Petition of DulnigUe Stone 'Pthd- ucts Comp "any, requesting permission to erect 'a 'scale' 'at' their ' cal • office 'bh either' Garfield Avenue or 'ICniest Street, presented and re'a'd. Councilman Jansen "moved 'to re- fer the 'petition to '"the ' Council to 'View the ground. 'Seconded by Coun- 'eilman'McEvoy. 'Carried by 'the •fol- 'lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor `keuser, ' Coulieilnien ' Andelfinger, ''Jaiie'en, ' MCEbh'y, "'and Schuckert. Nays =Nolle. CeniYiiainie'ati'en of Anierican L' og- '1on 'fecohimenditig 'that Joe AYh'ador be granted a' peddle'r`s license, 'with- Out "fee, ' to 'sell fruit 'aYYd'vegetables as he is a World War Veteran, pre- sented and read. City Manager Evans recommended that the request be granted. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that a li- cense be granted, without fee, to Joe 'Amador. Seconded by Council- man Schuckert. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 20, 1931. To the Honorable 'Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have approved the following pol- icies and bond -and desire to have your approval -on same for filing; SIGNS — Mathis- Moffatt "Co., 115 'W. 6th : St. Policy No. PI 718, Royal Indemnity Co. J. J. Fettgather, 1009 Central Ave. Policy No. PL 19722, Iowa Mutual Liability 'Ins. Co. IKasaler Motor db., 5th and White Sts. Policy No. 57960, Hawkeye Cas- ualty Co. Canfield Hotel, •'4th and ''C'entral Ave. Policy No. IGB 1267, Standard Accident Ins. Co. Avon Theatre, 869 "Main 'St. 'Pol- icy No. 2909345, The'kidelity & Cas- ' ualty,' C'o. EXCAVATION— . George I. Beaves, 2531 Wiridser Ave. Policy 'NO. PL 19f20, Iowa tual Liability Ins. ' Co. PERSONAL Fred Gate-it, 'City 'Ahditor, `Globe 'Inds miity Respectfully Siibntitted, 'R. 'M. EVANS, 'City `Manager. Councilliian' Schuckert 'iridved'that the 'bonds `be Aiipro`v'ed 'and `placed ','On file. ' S'econded U'y ' Councilman '1VTCEVOy. Carried 'by the following Ate: Yea's —Mayor Meuser, Counchhnen Andelfinger, Jansen, MdBvhy, 'and Schuckert. 'Nay's - None. Jdly 7, '1931. To 'the '11o'noi:abl'e Mayor 'arid 'City Council, City of fiiTuque, ' G'entlemen: In 'couneetion 'with the Alois Hoff ''ran case that was referred to the City 'E'rigiheer, the 'writer ° fdr .itiveetigation and 're port to the Cit'y'dodYi611'concerning 'the ''a'6tion ` df 'the City in 1925 in lravhig "Over, .and sitiee' then '1is1n'g, a 'i5'orttdn' of the front -of'a cerfai'n'pro- "perty ' form eti'y i'n' ne'd by ' G'ebf'ge Beach on Grandview Avenue, for Special Session, Street purposes, south of the Mt. Carmel Road, please be advised as follows. The area used for street purposes and a five (5) foot sidewalk toward the east of the curb includes ap- proximately 875 square feet, the width appropriated along Grandview Avenue is approximately seventy (70) feet, the widest portion in the middle of the circle is seventeen (17) feet. Your officials have had several meetings with Mr. Hoffman and to- day he has given his lowest and final price for • this portion of his lot, which has been used for street pur- poses since 1925, as Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). This represents a per foot price of fifty -seven cents (57c). Mr. Hoffman advises that,in- asmuch as no appropriation has been set up for this purchase in this year's budget he will be willing to have Council approve the purchase of this particular area on condition that it be paid within approximately six months to date. Yours very truly, R. M. SWANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the proposition of Mr. Alois Hoffman be accepted, the City to pay $500.00 for this strip of ground, payment to be made April 1st, 1932, without in- terest. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 10, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen : Attached is a peti- tion received last week requesting a new street light to be installed at the intersection of 11th and Wash- ington Streets. The writer has investigated this and finds that at this one intersec- tion no light exists. All four corners are occupied by buildings or dwell- ings and due to the fact that freight cars are allowed to stand along a southeasterly direction from this in- tersection, I would recommend', es- pecially for the safety of women and children, the installation of a new 400 C. P. street light. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. S'econded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen July 20th, 1931 209 Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 10, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: Today Mr. Thomas Stampfer, representing the Security Bldg, Co., at the corner of Main and Eighth Streets, has made formal ap- plication to the Building Commis- sioner and the .City Engineer for permission to rebuild a sidewalk space next to his building on Eighth. Street. We have at hand a set of detailed plans showing all proposed arrangements which include a new reinforced concrete sidewalk to, re- place the present existing sidewalk on Eighth Street and also a possible new walk on Main Street. The pro' posed construction below the side- walk level is so designed that if either Eighth or Main Streets are widened' two feet, no change will have to be made in the construction of the walk. Mr. Stampfer has also requested that permission be granted to him by the City for a certain modifica- tion on Eighth Street to the present show window ledge on the south ele- vation of this building which extends out over the sidewalk space for about two feet. The desire on the part of the owner is to construct a bulk- head from the top of the concrete sidewalk slab up to the floor of the show window. The purpose of this is to brace and further make stable the weak and unsafe condition and to improve the appearance of the show windows that extend out over the sidewalk space. As we under- stand it, the line of the bulkhead will be the line of the present show window. The Security Bldg. Co were grant- ed the right to locate the show win- dows on the sidewalk space approx- imately twenty -five years ago for an indefinite period. We bring this question to your attention- in the be- half that only the Council can grant modification or changes in construc- tion of a building occupying a por- tion of the public street. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City 'Manager. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the request of the Security Building Company be granted sub- ject to revocation at the will' of any succeeding Council. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser; Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Special Session, Resolution No. 123 -31 Whereas the City C ouncil of the City of Dubuque has duly consid- ered and caused to be prepared the budget estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year 1932, as a basis for the levy of the taxes for 1931, to be collected in 1932, and said budget estimate having been duly approved by it, NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: That said budget estimate be and the same is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for pub- lic inspection and the date of pub- lic hearing thereon is hereby fixed as the 3rd day of August, 1931, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber in the City Hall. Be it further resolved that said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause said budget estimate of expenditures to be published in the official newspaper of said City and the official notice to be given of the time and place, when and where, said budget estimate will be con- sidered by said Council for final ad- option and approval, at which time and place taxpayers will be heard for or against said estimate, said publication to be not less than ten days before said date of hearing. Passed, adopted, and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. R ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. July 16, 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 constructing and installing of gas connections in and along Bennett Street from the west property line of North Grandview Avenue to the east property line of McCormick Street, Key City Gas Company, contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stip- July 20th, 1931 211 ulations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 124-31 WHEREAS, the contract for the constructing and installing of gas connections in and along Bennett Street from the west property line of North Grandview Avenue to the east property line of McCormick Street has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the case has been completed accord- ing to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City En- gineer be and he is hereby directed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real es- tate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Council's intention 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 con- tractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of Improvement Bonds issued upon the above described im- provement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any re- tained percentage provided for there- in. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. July 16, 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 constructing and installing of gas connections in and along North and South Algona Streets from the south property line of Grace Street to the north property line of St. Joseph G f 210 Special Session, July 20th, 1931 July 10, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The question has arisen during the improvement of Bennett Street, west of Algona Street, of securing from Mr. Louis Baier the right -of -way for storm water across Lot 17 Ann O'Hares Sub. and Lot 1 of 2 of M. L. 156. At first Mr. Baier demanded that the City pipe the water across these lots and also that the City should pay him $300.00 for the right -of -way across this property. In conference on July 8th the writ- er explained that this was a natural waterway and Mr. Baler finally agreed to permit the City to lay a sewer across the east side of Lot 17 approximately two feet from the dividing line of Lot 18 and a slight distance beyond the end of Lot 17 to a depression without charge. Inasmuch as the City pipe is esti- mated for this improvement, I would recommend the acceptance of a right -of -way on this basis without compensation to Mr. Baier. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager .be approved and a right -of -way to be executed. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. BUDGET ESTIMATE NOTICE -The City Council of Dubuque of Dubuque County, Iowa, will meet the third (3) day of August, 1931, at 7:30 p. m., at the Coun- cil Chamber in the City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa. Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of ex- penditures at that time. J. J. SHEA, 'City Clerk, Pro Tem. Consolidated fund $361,427 $ 65,138 $296,289 $445,090 $480,981 F i r e equip- ment 3,030 67 2,963 5,740 5,083 Fire mainten- ance 108,212 2,394 105,818 118,159 86,677 Firemen's pen- sion 16,951 $15,300 $10,000 1,131 5,820 15,714 16,184 Garbage dis- posal & St. cleaning 21,643 479 21,164 Library oper- ation 29,759 843 ... 659 29,100 31,627 35,457 Library build- ing _ ................... 3,246 72 3,174 Waterwork .. 171,000 31,088 ... 171,000 .... ... 155,251 177,092 Park 37,634 1,005 ... 11,180 26,454 44,857 47,073 Policemen's pensions 12,712 Bond retire- ment 80,943 Bond interest 54,106 Playground & recreation 11,600 Dock bond & interest 27,052 6,599 ... Playground Bond & In. 3,787 892 ... 966 11,746 8,231 7,187 1,791 79,152 81,700 1,197 52,909 53,534 4,722 6,878 598 26,454 84 3,703 25,935 4,041 58,550 51,286 23,313 4,168 Totals ....$943,102 $55,727 $10,000 $261,478 $671,624 $989,779 $993,051 Estimated taxes per $1,000.00 of assessed value, $15.86. Taxable valuation (1930) (1931 estimated, $10,581,757), $11,985,949. Moneys and credits (1930) (1931 estimated, $7,741,119) $8,511,309. 212 Special Session, July 20th, 1931 Street, Key City Gas Company, con- tractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stip- ulations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 125-31 WHEREAS, the contract for the constructing and installing of gas connections in and along North and South Algona Streets from the south preperty line of Grace Street to the north property line of St. Joseph Street has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed' his certificate stating that the same has been completed' accord- ing to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and that said im- provement be and the same is here- by accepted and the City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or par- cels of real estate subject to assess- ment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Council's intention to levy special assessments there- for, as required by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and the is hereby directed to pay to the con- tractor from the funds to be real- ized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above de- scribed improvement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained percentage pro- vided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman- Jansen. Carried' by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 16, 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 and installing of sewer and water connections in and. along Central Avenue from the north pro- perty line of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about 50 feet north of the north line of East 32nd Street, Nester & Buechel, contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stip- ulations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. MVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 126 -31 WHEREAS, the contract for the constructing and installing of sew- er and water connections in and along Central Avenue from the north property line of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about 50 feet north of the north line of East and West 32nd Streets has been completed and the City Man- ager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed according to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City En- gineer be and he is hereby directed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real es- tate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Council's intention 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 con- tractor from the funds to 'be real- ized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above de- scribed improvement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained percentage provid- ed for therein. Passed, adapted and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meurer, Councilmen Andelfinger, •Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Special Session, July 20th, 1931 213 July 16 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 constructing and installing of gas connections in and along Cen- tral Avenue from the north proper- ty ;line .of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about '50 feet north of the ^north line of East and West 32nd Streets, Key City ^Gas Company, contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this ^work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and .stip- tilatious ^ of the , contract and -I ^would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 127 -31 WHEREAS, the -contract for the constructing and installing of gas connections in and along Central Avenue from the north ,property ^line of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about 50 feet north of the the north line of East and West 32nd .Streets ihas been com- pleted and the 'City Manager has examined the work and filed his cer- tificate stating ^that the same has been completed according to the terms .of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends its ac- ceptance, now therefore, BE IT 'RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improvement be and the same is ,hereby accepted and the City En- gineer be and he is hereby directed to prepare a plat and schedule show- ing the lots or parcels of real estate subject 'td' as$essment for said im- provement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and sched- ule publish the notice of the Coun- cil's •intention to levy special assess- ment therefor, as required 'by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to 'pay to the con- tractor from the funds to be realized • from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described im- provement in amount equal to the amount of his :contract, less any re- tained percentage provided for there- dn. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of ; July, 1931. Councilman McEvoy moved the .ad- option of the ;resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. July 20, 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 improving of Central Avenue front the north property line of East 22nd Street and Kaufman Avenue to a point about 50 feet north of the north line of East and West 32nd Streets, Uhlrich -Paley Company, con- tractors, has been completed. - I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stip- ulations of the ^contract and II would therefore recommend its acceptance by the 'Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, ^City Manager. Resolution No. 128 -31 WHEREAS, the contract for ^the improving of ^Central Avenue ^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 has been com- pleted and the City Manager has ex- amined the work and filed his cer- tificate stating that the same :his been completed according to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends ^its acceptance, now therefore, BE 'IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the 'City Man- ager be approved and that said im- provement be and the •same is here- by accepted and the ^ City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to pre- pare 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 in- tention to levy special assessments therefor, as required by law. 214 Special Session, July 20th, 1931 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the con- tractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described im- provement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any re- tained percentage provided for there- in. Passed, adopted and approved thi, 20th day of July, 1931. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Andelfinger. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Counc!1p en Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None, July 20, 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 improving of McCormick Street from the south property line of Delhi Street to the north property line of Grace Street, Thos. Flynn Coal Co., 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 therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, .City Manager. Resolution No. 129 -31 WHEREAS, the contract for the improvement of McCormick Street from the south property line of Delhi Street to the north property line of Grace Street has been completed and - the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed according to the terms of the con- tract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and that said im- provement be and the same is here- by accented and the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to pre- pare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate sub- ject to assessment'for said improve- ment and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall up- on receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Council's intention 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 improve- ment bonds issued upon the above described improvement in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained percentage pro- vided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by ,Councilman Schuckert. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and S chuckert. Nays -None. July 9, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I am submitting here- with reports of the City Auditor, City Treasurer and City Water Works for the month of June, 1931, also lists of claims and payrolls for which warrants were issued during the month of June, 1931. Respectfully ysubmitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the reports be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. July 20, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with Ordinance No, 204 the Recreation Commission at its meeting held on July 16th (postponed from July 13th) certified, for your aprov- al, the amount of $11,600.00 to be appropriated from .the Consoli- dated Fund for general recreation purposes for the fiscal year 1932 -33. Respectfully submitted, HENRY BAUMGARTNER, Chairmain. GEORGE J. ROEPSGH, Secretary. Councilman Schuckert moved that the communication be received and placed on file. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, . McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. July 8, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor, City Coun- cil and City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The following is a list of claims for which warrants were drawn during the month of June, 1931. Respectfully submitted, FRED GANTERT, City Auditor. H. Ternes, postmaster, post- age $ 40.00 J. Scharry, auto maint 30.00 Dr. W. J. Connell, auto maint. 10.00 C. J. McCarthy, feeding prisoners 22.20 Philips Pet. Co., sup. 867.31 R. J. Burke Co., plumbing 138.52 E. E. Frith Estates, gar- bage col. 1,500.00 Jacobson Iron & Metal Co , sup. T. E. Byrne, rounding corn- ers L. Palen, labor, streets... Otto F. Puls, Treasurer, City's share J. A. Clarke, Co. Treasurer, fees J. Nolen, Plan. & Zoning contract R. E. Atchison, travel ex- pense C. B. & Q. Ry., freight Visiting Nurse Ass'n., ap- propriation R. Fury, maint. Beach Dubuque County Recorder, fees R. M. Evans, travel expense Frantzen, Gilloon, Glenn, settlement injury claim Northwestern Bell Tel. Co ,. service P. R. Martin, sup. Dub. Paper & Sup. Co., sup. Chamber of Commerce, Rest Room Expense I. C. Chamberlain & Son, ins. prem. Excelsior Motor Mfg. Co , sup. Weis Oldesmobile Co., sup. Central Battery & Elec. Co., sup. A. Zillig sup. Dub. Service Bureau, re- ports P. J. Kies, Auditor, feeding ing prisoners Heitzman Meat Market, sup. Geo. C. Rath & Sons, sup. Jacobson Iron & Metal Co. M. S. Hardie, sup. Finley Hospital, laboratory service Special Session, July 20th, 1931 160.00 423.75 22.00 50.83 18.75 500.00 4.27 2.09 100.00 5.00 30.50 13.50 100.00 114.31 2.10 32.00 50.00 75.00 2.12 20.80 12.97 1.00 5.00 53.50 8.20 20.33 3.30 6.00 75.00 215 The Barrett Co., sup. Uhlrich -Paley Co., sup Midwest Lumber Co., sup Klauer Mfg. Co., sup. Harris Calorific Co., sup Morrison Bros., sup. Pauly Printing Co., sup Barton Co. Rock Asphalt Co., sup. 202.80 Molo Sand & Gravel Co , sup. 63.33 Dub. Stone Prod. Co., sup. 422.63 Iowa Gravel & Fuel Co , sup• 43.55 Klauer Mfg. Co., sup. 59.50 Crawford Tractor Co., sup. 7.38 T. J. Mulgrew Co., sup 128.12 Swords Bros. Co., sup 32.10 Ellwanger Bros., sup . .60 Langton Ins. Agency, ins. prem. 189.00 Austin West, Road Mach Co., sup. 41.54 Elgin St. Sweeper Co., sup. 10.59 Dub. Music House, sup 18.84 Early Amer. Antique Shop, sup. 1.00 The Horseshoe World, sup. 1.00 H. B. McCarten, plumbing. 80.03 Fitzpatrick Sports Goods Co., sup. 13.20 Dub. Lumber & Coal Co , sup. 2.80 Wm. Zumhof, ins prem.... 12.24 National Refining Co., sup. 14.35 A. Zwack, repairs eng. hous- es 183.09 Iowa Wall Paper Co., sup. 2.30 Telegraph - Herald, print. & Adv. 631.38 M. Mueller, repairs, eng houses 219.00 J. D. Bush, ins. prem. 78.19 Roshek Bros Co., sup. 2.48 J. W. Kintzinger, Jr., sup 5.00 C. Beck, care Town Clock 7.50 Wash. Mortuary Sup. Co., sup. .. 56.25 Heeb Co., sup. 5.67 Rainbo Oil Co., sup. 122.48 Buettell Bros. Co., sup 1.80 Universal Car & Tractor Co., sup. 39.44 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co , sup. 12.43 G. F. Kleih Sons, sup. 24.79 Firestone Service Co., sup. 70.60 Belsky Motor Co., sup 63.97 A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co , sup. 3.41 C .F. Cody Co., sup. 56.25 Crescent Elec. Co., sup. 19.07 Juergen's Paint Store, sup. 31.60 Mathis - Moffatt Co., sup 14.50 Upton's Laundry, service 10.53 International Harvester Co , sup. 33.63 Z. B. Hoffmann, sup. .. 1.40 Kretschmer-Tredway Co., sup. 28.95 Schroeder - Kleine Grocer Ca., sup. 4.80 176.50 51.25 4.50 12.50 19.65 5.75 16.00 216 Special 'Session, July 20th, 1931 Iowa Motor Co., sup. Dubuque Medical Clinic, service H. H. Pickron Elec. Works, sup. -.Orne Elec. Co. sup. American LaFrance Co , sup, Ahren's -Fox Fire Eng. Co., sup. Larkin Mfg. Co., sup. Murphy Ins. Agency, ins. prem. J. J. Ris, ins. prem. Kretschmer Ins. Agency, ins. prem. Metz Mfg. Co., sup. +H. Magdal Co., sup. Merchants Sup. Co., sup Torbert Drug Co , sup National Refining .Co., sup. Wheeler Schebler Car 'Co., sup. F. W. Woolworth Co., sup. Henkel's Garage, sup. +G. F. O'Connor, ins. prem. W. Williams, sup. Iowa Oil Co., sup. Standard 011 Co., sup Adams Co., sup. F. M. Jaeger Hdwe. Co., sup. Iowa Wallpaper Co., sup Union Printing .Co., . sup. • • Key City Gos Co., service Geisler Bros., sup. Dubuque Auto Top Co., sup. Dubuque Auto Supply Co , sup. Torbert Drug Co., sup Hoppmann Brake Service , sup. Midwest Timmermann Co , sup. E. J. Voggenthaler Co., sup. Johnson High Test Oil Co., sup. Model Wallpaper Co., sup K. Elliott, guard, beach C. M. .St. P. & P. Ry. freight Paull Motor Co.,. sup. Interstate Power Co., light International Decorating Co., sup. E. Dempsey, "personal in- jury claim N. Welbes, rent of grounds E. Schrempf, salary Board of Review A. P. Abeln, salary Board of Review J. J. Bertsch, salary Board of Review C. Rose, salary inspector J. Heim, salary inspector F. Beutin, salary inspector R. Story, salary inspector Payrolls General adminis- tration Payrolls Inspection dept ;60 3.00 20.30 15.00 67.34 3.23 38.08 53.75 49.75 75.00 2.20 11.00 5.69 8.88 6.25 26.83 .50 2.00 56.25 16.20 31$.35 415:00 6.15 8.49 9.00 •31.15 29:60 4:50 5:00 18.71 22.00 41.83 5.56 3.98 1.75 11.33 13.20 88.46 2.20 5,112.68 25.00 500.00 50.00 536.00 536.00 536.00 163.80 163.80 12.00 78.00 3,651.66 695.00 'Payrolls Health dept. 1,011.66 Payrolls Police dept. '6;078:53 Payrolls Fire dept. 8 ;661.32 Payrolls fire alarm 619.00 Payrolls garage 560.00 Payrolls sewers 704.00 Payrolls labor ' 4,262.61 Payrolls Recreation dept 941.59 Salary ambulance driver 140 ;00 Police pension orders 850.50 Fire pension orders 1,309.50 • Park orders 4,125.07 Library orders 2,474.50 Dock orders 262,56 Regular bond interest 2,490.65 Dock bond interest 270.00 Dock bonds 3,000.00 Improvement bonds 70,300:00 Improvement bonds interest 40.51 Waterworks "Claims for the Month df June, 1931. Federal Barge Lines '$ '615.79 R. F. Conlan, Est., garage 5,628.70 "Universal Car & Tractor Co., sup. United Electric Co. ,sup... 'Torbert Drug Co., sup ,Spahn & Rose 'I:br. 'Co , sup. 23.28 J. Rauschenberger Co., sup. .9:09 Pittsburgh Equit. Meter Co. 12.92 F. M. 'Paull, Inc., auto maint. 25.26 N. W. Bell Tel. Co., serv- ice 14.51 Martin- Strelau Co., drayage 42.49 J. McEvoy, travel expense 72.37 Leadite Co., sup. 9.65 C. J. Krajewski, erg. ex- pense 150.00 G. F. Kleih Sons, sup 1'.00 Key City Iron Works, sup 4.47 Key City Decorative Glass Works, sup. 5:75 Iowa Valve Co„ valves, etc 172.80 Iowa Oil Co., "oils and gaso- line 16.18 Iowa Gravel & Fuel Co , sup. 33,23 Interstate Power Co., power 1,840.96 C. E. Hunt Co., sup. 3.50 Hersey Mfg. Co., meters and maintenance 597.26 Crandall Packing Co., sup. 3.83 Garlock Packing Co., sup. 16.35 Dubuque Powder Co., sup. 22.37 Dubuque Lbr..& Coal .Co., sup. Dubuque Foundry Corp , sup. Water Works Sinking Fund, transfer C. F. Cody "Co., sup Dubuque Auto Supply Co , sup. F. W. Coates, ins. prem Otto E. Puls, Treas., dept charges Addressograph Co., sup... Adams Co., sup. Linehan & Molo, est.. garage .75 4.54 8.25 12.90 239.40 2,700.00 2.20 2.25 94.33 117:92 295.78 248.00 1,521.50 Special Session, 174.93 Supt. vouchers H. Ternes, Postmaster postage 25.80 Payrolls for month 4,140.88 Communication of T. Q Ashburn, Major General, U. S. A. Chairman and executive, Inland Waterways Corporation, acknowledging receipt of letter signed by Mayor and Man- ager as to the expression of grati- fication on the appointment of Mr. John T. Adams as a member of the Advisory Board of the Inland Water- ways Corporation, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved to receive and file the communication. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Monthly report of Recreational Di- rector for the month of June, 1931, presented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the report be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Monthly report of Board of Health for the month of June, 1931, pre- sented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the report be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. July 20, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: • In connection with Ordinance No. 5 adopted March 30, 1931, you find attached hereto Pol- icy No. 276352 issued by The State Automobile Insurance Association, Des Moines, Iowa, Vince Kehoe, lo- cal agent, and written to cover one Studebaker Sedan owned by B. J. Kramer, Black and White Taxicab Company. You will note this pol- icy covers the period from June 23, 1931 to June 23, 1932. Respectfully submitted, A. E. SIGMAN, Secy. to City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the policy be approved and placed on file and a license granted. Sec- onded by Councilman Jansen. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen July 20th, 1931 217 Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Resolution No. 130 -31, preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form, of contract, plat and schedule, for the improving of Grace Street from the west property line of North Grandview Avenue to the east pro- perty line of McCormick Street, pre- sented. Councilman McEvoy moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Meuser. Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Resolution No. 131 -31, necessity for improvement for the improving of Grace Street from the west pro- perty line of North Grandview Av- enue to the east property line of McCormick Street, presented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the resolution be approved and placed on file for final action. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Resolution No. 132 -31, fixing date of hearing and directing City Clerk to publish notice of same for the im- proving of Grace Street from the west property line of North Grand- view Avenue to the east property line of McCormick Street, estimated cost $9,070.17, presented. Councilman McEvoy moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of Fred Leiser requesting permission for use of the Municipal Athletic Field Thursday, July 23rd, 1931, for a boxing exhibition which will be staged under the direction and auspices of the American Leg- ion, presented and read. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the prayer of the petitioner be granted. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilman Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays -None. Verbal report of City Solicitor Czizek recommending that the taxes pended on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 Rosedale for the years 1929 and 1930 be sus- 218 Special Session, July 20th, 1931 Addition No. 2, Mrs. Hattie Bennett. owner, presented. the recommendation of the City So- lieltor pe apProved and the Board of Supervisors,` be notified of the Coun- cil's action. Seconded by Council - man Andelfinger. Carried by the fol- lowing yote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansenl, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Verbal report of • Oity Solicitor Czizek recommending that the peti- tion of Mrs. Florence Arensdorff be denied requesting that the second half of the 'current taxes be can- celled on the East 85 feet of South one -half of East 170 feet of Lot 350 Davis Farm Addition, presented. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City So- licitor be approved and the Board of Supervisors be notified of the Coun- cil's action. Seconded by Council- man Andelfinger. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 122 -31 Whereas, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company has peti- tioned this Council for permission to substitute a flag man between the hours of 4 P. M. and 8 A. M. at its crossing at East Fourth Street for the operation of gates at said point, due to the infrequent use of said crossing by said Company during said hours, and said petition having received proper consideration by this Council: NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: That said petition be and the sauce is hereby granted, with the express •provision and understanding, how- ever, that said Company, whenever said crossing is being used by it be- tween the hours of 4 P. M. and 8 A. M., shall station a flag man or flag men at the same whose duty it shall be to display warning lights or signals adequate to warn the trav- eling public of the approach of en- gines or trains, and the operation of gates during said hours by said Com- pany shall be dispensed with. Be it further resolved that should said Company fail to refuse at any time to properly protect and guard said crossing in the manner herein stated, or should the Council deem the substitution of a flag man for the operation of gates,inadegoate or un- safe in the interest of the publil., d in either event, the pe:rmis ante Shall }le re voki and said Company may be required to protect said crossing by the open ation of gates. Passed, adppted, and approved this 20th day of July, 193.1. W. H. MEIJSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. •SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Cpuncilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEyoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 121 -31 Whereas a petition • has been filed with this Council requesting the va- cation of that portion of the alley lying first West of Locust Street and commencing at the South property line of West Sixth Street and end- ing approximately 183.5 feet South thereof, and this Council has exam- ined the same and, in view of the fact that the United States Govern- ment proposes to erect a Post Office building on the property abutting said alley and contemplates the use of the alley in conjunction therewith, is prepared to adopt the necessary proceedings for such vacation; Whereas, the statutes of Iowa as amended, provide that before such alley can be vacated the proposal for the vacation or partial vacation shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its rec- ommendation and approval: NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: That the proposal to vacate that portion of the alley lying first West of Locust Street and commencing at the South property line of West Sixth Street and ending approximate- ly 183.5 feet South thereof be sub- mitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Dubuque for its recommendation and approval. Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to file a copy of this resolution with the Secretary of said Commission with the request that said Commis- sion take prompt action thereon. Passed, adopted, and approved this 20th day of July, 1931. W. H. MEUSER, ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen, Attest: J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Verbal report of City Solicitor Czizek recommending that the peti- tion of Taylor- Yonkers Company, re- questing a reconsideration and rede- termination of the assessed value of its property subject to taxation for the year 1930, be returned to the Board of Supervisors as the City Council has no legal authority to act on this petition. Councilman McEvoy moved that the recommendation of the City So- licitor be approved and the Board of Supervisors be notified of the Council's action. Seconded by Coun- cilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy and Schuckert. Nays -None. Councilman McEvoy • moved that the request of John L. Heim asking for a further reduction on the assess- ment levied against Lot r Fairmount Park Addition for the improvement of Saunders Street be referred to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Councilman Jansen moved that the City Manager be instructed to pro- ceed with the construction of the storm sewer abutting on the west side of Pinehurst Addition running from Julien Avenue to Custer Street and that cost of said storm sewer be charged against the Sewer Bond Fund and that the City secure right- of-ways for said sewer. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. Councilman Schuckert moved to Special Session July 20th, 1931 adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk, Pro Tem. Approved 1931. Adopted................._... ._.......__....._._...._ 1931. Councilmen: 219 Attest: City Clerk.