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1930 October Council ProceedingsMI Regular CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, October 6th, 1930. Council .met at 7:30 P. M. Present -City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Absent -None. Mayor Meuser stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council, for the purpose of act- ing on any business that may regu- larly come before the meeting. Petition of Mrs. Berthalda Whit - beck referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking that the 1929 and 1930 valuation on the north 11 in. of the north 26.5 feet of City lot 239 and south 22 feet on City lot 240 be reduced from $4600.00 to $3000.00. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred back to the Board of Supervisors as the Council has no jurisdiction, this is a matter for the Board of Review. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays-None. Petition of Ann Enright referred to the Council by the Board of Super- visors, asking that the 1929 regular tax and all back special tax be can- celled. Councilman Schuckert moved that the 1929 regular tax on lot 48 and the west 10 feet of lot 47 Union Add, be suspended and that part of the petition asking that all back special tax on said property be can- celled, be denied, and the Board of Supervisors be informed of the Coun- cil's action. Seconded by Council- man Jansen. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Communication from the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, thanking the Council for the use of the Athletic Field, free of charge, for the two days of their Festival. Councilman Schuckert moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Reports of the City Auditor, Trea- surer, City Waterworks, and the list of warrrants issued during the month of September 1930, submitted to the Council by the City Manager. Session, October 6th, 1930 323 Councilman McEvoy moved that the reports be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of Wm. Zumhof, agent, asking that the bond and renewel certificate of John P. Mueller, side- walk contractor, be cancelled and returned, stating that Mr. Mueller does not desire the bond anymore. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. October 4, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The following is a list of claims for which warrants were drawn dur- ing the month of September, 1930: Respectfully submitted, FRED GANTERT, City Auditor. E. E. Frith Estate, garbage collections $1500.00 Er. W. J. Connell, auto main- tenance 10.00 J. Scharry, auto maint. 30.00 C. R. Nelson, auto maint 15.00 B. M. Joy, auto maint 30.00 Herman Ternes, postmaster, postage 35.00 A. Sigman, refund 15.00 B. M. Joy, playground sup 10.32 Nat. Recreation Ass'n, sup 25.76 M. P. Hogan, salary judge 31.25 J. F. Lee Paving Co., grading 781.99 J. Nolen, planning and zon- ing Spahn & Rose Lbr. Co., Standard Oil Co., sup Key City Gas Co., sup L. Eberhardt, sup T. E. Byrne, rounding cor- ners ...._...._ C. B. Scherr, ins. prem. autos Lange Ins Agency, auto ins... Visiting Nurse, appropriation F. C. Burdt, maint. bldgs Dub. Lumber & Coal Co , fuel R. M. Evans, travel expense.. Mrs. R. Graves, sup. play- grounds Northwestern Bell Tel. Co., tel Langton Ins. Agency, ins ......... F. W. Coates, auto ins American City Magazine, sub Illinois Central Ry., freight 71.24 sup... 15.88 3.90 116.00 12.70 277.31 248.84 206.80 100.00 244.00 110.00 30.77 6.07 125.79 33.75 218.20 4.00 2.03 Regular Session, October 6th, 1930 325 the breeding and raising of rabbits, minks, etc., in the City limits. Sec- onded by Councilman McEvoy. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, Mc E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. October 6, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have ap- proved the following bond and policy and desire to have your approval on same for filing. SIGN Hartman Furniture Co., 872 Main Street; Policy No. 0. L. & T. 431915, Continental Casualty Co. SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR J. G. Moser, 526 Lincoln Avenue; Bond No. 17 -12- 1997 -25, U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jansen moved that the bonds be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. October 6, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The Engineer has completed the plans for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lin- coln Avenue and the alley between Rhomberg Avenue and Lincoln Ave- nue. I would respectfully ask to adver- tise for bids for this storm sewer. Repectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 326 -30 Preliminary Estimate, Plans and Specifications for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Ave- nue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley between Lincoln Avenue and Rhom- berg Avenue, submitted for approval. Councilman ■Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Resolution No. 3261/2 Be It Resolved By The City Coun- cil Of The City Of Dubuque that pur- suant to a resolution of necessity No. 327 -30 which was duly passed by this Council, for the construction of a storm water sewer in and along Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and in the alley between Rhomberg Ave- nue and Lincoln Avenue, be and the same are hereby ordered and con- structed by this Council upon its own motion and with or without the peti- tion of property owners. All the work shall be constructed in accor- dance with the plans and specifica- tions heretofore adopted and now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Be It Further Resolved that the Cost and expense of the said im- provements be paid for by levying special assessments against the pri- vately owned property lying within the assessable distance from the im- provements, whether such property abut upon the same or are adjacent thereto, according to the area thereof and in proportion to the special ben- efits conferred, and any deficiency will be paid out of the general, im- provement, or sewer funds of the city, or partly from each of such funds. Payment will be made to the contractor out of funds realized from the sale of bonds or with to be issued in anticipation of deferred payments of assessments as provided by law after the work has been completed and accepted by the City Council. Be It Further Resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby or dered and directed to advertise for proposals for the construction of the various improvements herein proJ- vided for in the manner provided by law, and said improvements shall be completed on or before the 1st day of March, 1931. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed, adopted and approved th's 6th day of October, 1930. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. 0. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. 324 Regular Session, October 6th, 1930 Murphy Ins. Agency, ins prem Interstate Power Co., light I. C. Chamberlain & Sons, comp. ins. 1404.34 0. F. Bethke, travel expense 51.06 J. P. Heim, sup 60.00 Midwest - Tirnmermann Co., sup Popper Addison Co., sup C. M. St. P. & P. Ry., freight Otto F. Puls, treas., petty cash C. Rose, inspector C. E. Allen, inspector Chapman, Cutler Co., bond exp. Payrolls, gen. administration Fayrolls, police Payrolls, firemen Payrolls, sewers Payrolls, streets Payrolls, fire alarm Payrolls, ambulance drivers Payrolls, bathing beach Payrolls, garage Park orders ....... . .............. _.......... _...._ Library orders Police pension orders Fire pension orders Regular bond interest Regular sewer bond Dock orders Dock bond interest Excavation refunds Improvement bonds D. Christensen, san. sewer J. F. Lee Paving Co., Nowata St. improvement Cook & Kean, retain J. F. Lee Paving Co., extra St. improvements Water Works Claims J. M. Paull, Inc. City Water Works, superin- tendent vouchers R. Andelfinger, refund Water Works Sicking Fund, transfer ............................ W. L. Yokum, sup Wallace & Tierman, sup Vacuum Oil Co., sup A. A. Trebon, sup Torbert Drug Co., sup Telegraph - Herald, adv I:ockwood Mfg. Co., sup J. Rauschenberger Co., sup Quality Oil Co., sup Phillips Pet. Co., sup Northwestern Bell Tel. Co , tel. Neptune Motor Co., sup National Refining Co., sup Molo Sand & Gravel Co., sup Mathey- Chevrolet Co., sup Mid - continent Pet Co., sup Martin- Strelau Co., drayage A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co , sup If. B. McCarten, plumbing G. F. Kleih Sons, sup 375.40 5598.98 7.36 116.55 2.62 18.88 168.00 156.00 400.00 5770.06 6003.60, 3654.35 882.45 4421.75 473.00 214.56 497.34 524.60 4170.31 1667.30 708.00 1309.50 1664.15 500.00 278.09 22.50 346.25 1100.00 715.69 5263.23 11.86 23.45 1.00 163.15 3.40 2700.00 77.65 1.74. 22.35 .90 5.20 21.50 101.07 8.61 .98 1.76 17.94 99.24 3.45 57.15 9.50 .98 15.40 26.76 6.73 16.36 Key City Roofing Co., sup 36.75 Key City Iron Works, sup 98.57 F. M. Jaeger Co., sup 10.20 Iowa Oil Co., sup 19.00 Interstate Power Co., power 2219.05 Hersey Mfg. Co., sup Heeb Co., sup Dubuque Auto Supply Co., sup 1.13 Dubuque Foundry Corp., sup 142.15 Geisler Bros., sup 1.56 W. D. Deckert Co., sup ....._...._ 1.25 W. S. Dailey Co., sup 31.08 Crescent Elec. Co., sup 13.11 Drummer & Son, drayage 18.00 American City Magazine, sub 4.00 Crandell Packing Co., sup 3.24 Addressograph Sales Co., sup 8.38 J. H. Schiltz, sup 2.2S Union Trust & Savings Bank, bond expense 15.36 Payrolls for month 3038.20 Water Works Sinking Fund Interest on bonds 6975.00 Councilman McEvoy moved that the report be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Communication from St. C. Ede thanking the Council for repairing Simpson Street, so that they can now get through safely. Councilman Jansen moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -N one. Petition from the U: S. Fidelity and Guarantee Co. asking that the bond of Albert V. Becker, sidewalk contractor, be cancelled, so that the company can terminate its liability. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Communication from the Healtl• Department, stating that numerous complaints have been received by the Board of Health of the unwhole- some odors arising from rabbitries in the city, and they suggest that regu- lations be drafted by the City to en- able the Health Department to abate the nuisance. Councilman Jansen moved that the communication be referred to the City Solicitor and he be instruct- ed to draft regulations prohibiting 37.21 1.31 326 Regular Session, October 6th, 1930 Resolution No. 327 -30 Whereas the construction of a storm sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lin- coln Avenue and the alley between Rhomberg Avenue and Lincoln Ave- nue is deemed necessary and advis- able by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by said Council that a storm sewer be and the same is hereby ordered constructed and put in place in Shiras Avenue, Lin - coln Avenue and the alley between Rhomberg Avenue and Lincoln Ave- nue, the same to consist of the ma- terials and to be built in the manner provided for in the plans and speci- fications heretofore prepared by the Manager and Engineer and which 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 newspaper of said City preliminary to the awarding of a contract for such public improvement and to advertise for bids for the do- ing of all work and the furnishing of all materials required by the plans and specifications referred to, all work to be completed not later than the 1st day of March, 1931, unless time for completion be extended by proper action of this Council. Be it further Resolved that the cost of such improvement be paid to the Contractor in cash upon com- pletion and final acceptance, from funds available for such purpose. This Resolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate necessity it shall be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption, and ap- proval by the City Council. Passed, adopted, and approved this 6th day of October, 1930. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays - -None. September 29, 1930. Mr. R. M. Evans, City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa. Dear Sir: We have made an inspection of the boulevard lights on Central Ave- nue from Eighteenth Street to Twen- ty Second Street and find that the same have been installed according to specifications. We recommend the acceptance of the same. Respectfully yours, JOS. CORRELL, City Electrician. OTTO F. BETHKE, Electrical Inspector September 29, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies_ that the contract for the installation of twenty -three (23) single light boulevard standards, including cable, relaying cement sidewalk, switches and furnishing all appurtenances necessary for a complete installation on Central Avenue from Eighteenth Street to East Twenty- second Street, Geo. W. Kennelly Electric Company, 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 woulu therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 328 -30 Whereas, the contract for the in- stallation of 23 single light boulevard standards including cable, relaying cement sidewalks, switches and fur- nishing all appurtenances necessary for a complete installation on Cen- tral Avenue from Eighteenth Street to East Twenty - Second Street, has been completed and the City Mana- ger has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed according to the terms of the contract, plans and spe- cifications and recommends its ac- ceptance, now therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Mana- ger be approved and that said im- provement be and the same is hereby accepted 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- Regular Session, October 6th, 1930 327 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 improvement bonds is • sued 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 6th day of October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Edward Muntz asking that the assessment against his prop- erty, lots 1 and 2, Block 19 Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition, for the. improvement of South Main Street be reduced. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager, Solicitor, and Engineer for investigation. Seconded by Council- man Schuckert. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas- -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen. Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. City Solicitor Czizek reported on the case of Mrs. Ethel Loper, who brought suit against the City in the sum of $10,000 for personal injuries received in a fall on an icy sidewalk on West 5th Street back of the A. A. Cooper property, stating that he could probably settle this claim for $1100 or $1.200. Councilman McEvoy moved that the claimant be allowed $1250.00 and a warrant be drawn in this amount in favor of Attorneys L. E. Taylor and John Knoll, attorneys for Ethel Loper, settlement in full of her claim. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert Nays —None. Councilman Schuckert moved that the street light at the foot of the steps leading to Montrose Terrace, situated between 14th and 15th Sts., be removed and the candlepower of the light situated at the center of the steps be increased. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of property owners refer- red to the City Manager and Engin- eer at a previous meeting asking that McCormick Street be improved from Delhi Street to Grace Street, report being favorable. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to be placed on the next years paving program. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of property owners on Walsh Street asking that the name of said street be changed to Parkway Street, referred to City Manager at a previous meeting, reported favorable. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper Ordinance be drafted making such change. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. City Manager Evans made the fol- lowing recommendations concerning lights: That a light be installed on West 2rd Street at the angle in the street between James Street and Hill Street; A light be installed on Langworthy Avenue, midway between James and Hill Streets; A light be installed at the intersec- tion of Cottage Place and Woodward i Street A light be installed on South Grandview Avenue between Ply- mouth Street and Southern Avenue; The light on Grandview Avenue at Cascade Road be moved to the north to equalize the light; That the two lights at the exten- tion of South Locust Street be re- moved and signs be placed at both ends of said Street, to read "Danger- ous, Keep Out." Councilman Andelfinger moved that the recommendation of the Man- ager be approved ajad carried out as recommended. Seconded by Council- 328 Regular Session, October 6th, 1930 man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the matter of the Main Street Merchants relative to the City plac- ing four signs, directing tourists on Highway No. 20 to the Main Street Business district, be referred back to the Council. Seconded by Council- man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of L. 0. Hillyard asking permission to narrow the sidewalk in front of his place of business on Jones Street; prayer of petition de- nied. No motion. The State Highway Commission offered to maintain the Rockdale Road paving, being Highway No. 61 from Grandview Avenue westerly to the City limits. Councilman McEvoy moved that the offer be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —Nona. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the rules be suspended to allow any one present who wishes to do so, to address the Council. Mr. Chris. Riedi addressed the Council rela- tive to the petition presented to the C:ouncil at a previous meeting asking that a Sanitary sewer be installed in Burlington, Davenport and Musca- tine Streets, stating that 20 of the property owners out of 23 have sign - ea the petition that the residents liv- ing in this district want the sewer and if the sewer is constructed there will be more residences constructed Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for same. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 329 -30 authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from the Gen- eral Fund, to the Sinking Fund, Du- buque City Waterworks. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by i the following vote: 1 Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1930. Adopted 1930. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Special Session, CITY COUNCIL (Official) Session, October 20th, Speciall 1930. Meeting called by order of Mayor Mouser and Councilman Jansen. Council met at 7:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Mayor Meuser read the call and stated that service hereof had been duly made, and that this meeting is called for the purpose of consider- ing bids for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, in the alley between Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Ave- nue, and acting on any other busi- ness that may properly come before the meeting. Proof of publication certified to by the publisher of notice to contractors of the receipt of proposals for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley between Lincoln Ave- nue and Rhomberg Avenue, present- ed and read. Councilman McEvoy moved that the proof of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Proof of publication certified to by the publisher that a hearing will be conducted on the plans and specifica- tions, form of contract and cost of the improvement for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and in the alley beta een Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue, estimated cost $19,641.00. There being no remonstrance Councilman Schuckert moved tha the proof of publication be receive and filed. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the followin vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 329% -30 Whereas, proposed plans and spe cifications and form of contract foe the construction of a storm watei in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Ave nue and in the alley between Lin coin Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue have been approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and October 20th, 1930 u • Councilman g t 329 public notice given as provided by Chapter 23 of the Code of Iowa, 1927, pertaining to public Contraets and bonds, and the time and place fixed for the hearing of all objections to said plans, specifications or contract for or cost of such improvements, said time being this 20th day of October, 1930; and Whereas, the City Council inet iu special session this 20th day of Octo- ber, 1930, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. at the Council Chambers in the City Hall for the purpose of hearing all inter- ested parties and considering any and all objections which have been filed to the proposed plans, specifica- tions or contract for or cost of the improvement herein described and proposed to be made; and Whereas, all interested parties have been given an opportunity to be heard and all objections which have been filed have been duly weighed and considered; now, therefore Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that all ob- jections which have been made and filed to the plans, specifications, con- tract for or cost of said improvement herein described and proposed to be made, be and the same ate hereby overruled and such plans, specifi- cations and form of contract hereto- fore approved are hereby adopted. Be It Further Resolved that this resolution containing the decision of this Council upon all objections which have been filed to the plans, specifications and form of contract for 'or cost of said improvement be made a matter of permanent record in connection with said improvement. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of October, 1930. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. MCEVOY, GEO. 0. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your instruc- tions and our advertisement, bids were received at 10:00 A. M. 'Mon- day, October 20th, 1930, for the Con- 330 Special Session, Octoiber 20th, 1930 struction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley between Rhomberg Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. I am attaching hereto a tabulation sheet showing the unit prices and total prices bid. The James F. Lee Paving Company is low on the con- crete type of construction and the Uhlrich -Paley Company is the low bidder on the segment block type of construction. This is being given you for your information. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. TABULATIONS OF SEWER PRO- POSALS Storm water sewer in and along Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley between Rhomberg Ave- nue and Lincoln Avenue. Proposals opened 10:00 a. m. Oct. 20, 1930. James F. Lee Paving Co., 84 in. Segment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft , 15.09; 84 in. Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 15.79; 6 ft. by 8 ft. concrete box, 1140 lin. ft., 12.09; 5 complete concrete catch basins, 45.00; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds.. .50; 1 cu. yd. Class B concrete in place (1- 2 -5 mixture), 15.00; 3 man- hole rings and covers in place, 15.00: 2 headwalls, 90.00; remove 2 trees, 15.00; total for segment block, $18,- 498.00; total for concrete, $14,830.10. Uhlrich -Paley Co., 84 in. Segment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft., 14.00; 84 in. Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 13.50; 6 ft. by 8 ft. concrete box, 1140 lin. ft., 14.74; 5 complete concrete catch basins, 40.00 excava- tion and refilling earth for stornt sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., .60; 1 cu. yd. Class B concrete in place (1 -2 - 5 mixture), 13.50; 3 manhole rings and covers in place, 14.00; 2 head. walls, 64.00; remove 2 trees, 14.00; total for segment block, $16,666.66; total for concrete, $17,758.10. James Saul and Son, 84 in Seg- ment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft., 16.76; 84 in Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 16.48; 6 ft. by 8 ft. con- crete box, 1140 lin. ft., 12.39; pipe for ca.tchbasin, 22ft, at .75; 5 complete concrete catch basins, 35.00; excava- tion and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., .60; 1 cu. yd. Class A concrete in place (1- 2 -5 mixture), 9.00 3 manhole hings and covers in place, 15.00; 2 headwalls, 110.00; remove 2 trees, 10.00; total for segment block, $19,352.74; total for concrete, $15,153.10. Braun Bros., 5 complete concrete catch basins, 38.00; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., 1.00; 1 - cu. yd. Class B concrete in place (1- 2 -5 mixture), 14.00; 3 manhole rings and covers in place, 18.00; 2 headwalls, 120.00; remove 2 trees, 5.00; total for segment block, $20,785.00; total for concrete, $18,358.00. R. F. Conlon, 84 in. Segment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft., 14.70; 84 in. Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 15.30; 6 in. by 8 in. concrete box, 1140 lin. ft., 16.15; 5 complete con- crete catch basins, 46.65; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., 1.25; Class B concrete in place (1 -2% -5 mixture), 1 cu. yd.; 3 manhole rings and covers in place, 19.50; 2 headwalls, 117.00; remove 2 trees, 25.00; total for seg- ment block, $18,773.20; total for con- crete, $20,128.00. Craig Construction Co., 84 in. Seg- ment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft., 15.40; 84 in Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 14.10; 6 in. by 8 in. concrete box, 1140 lin. ft., 14.00; 5 complete concrete catch basins, 45.00; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., .70; Class B concrete in place (1-2%- 5 mixture), 1 cu. yd., 25.00; 3 man- hole rings and covers in place, 15.00; 2 headwalls, 100.00; remove 2 trees, 25.00; total for segment block, $18,- 088.40; total for concrete, $17,138.50. Ashton and Russell, 84 in. Segment Block Section A, 643 lin. ft., 14.05; 84 in. Segment Block Section B, 497 lin, ft., 14.05; 6 in. by 8 in. concrete box, 1140 lin. ft., 15.50; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., 1.00; 3 manhole rings and covers in place, 20.00; 2 headwalls, 35.00; remove 2 trees, 25.00; total for segment block, $17,- 102.00; total for concrete, $18,755.00. Gjellefold Construction Co., 84 in. Segment Block Section A, 643 lin. It., 17.00; 84 in. Segment Block Section B, 497 lin. ft., 16.00; 5 complete con- crete catch basins, 30.00; excavation and refilling earth for storm sewer trench, 905 cu. yds., .80; 3 manhole rings and covers in place, 10.00; 2 headwalls, 110.00; remove 2 trees, E 00; total for segment block, $20,- 017.00. City Engineer's Estimate, $19,- 641.00. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley between Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue be constructed with segment block. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, Schuckert. Nays -Mayor Meuser, Councilman McEvoy. Special Session, October 20th, 1930 Resolution No. 330 -30 Awarding the contract for the con- struction of the storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and in the alley between Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue, for segment block construction to Uhl- rich Paley Co., presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that the awarding of the contract to Uhl- rich Paley Co. be approved and plac- ed on file for one week for public i.i- spection. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas - Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of the Dubuque Realty Co. objecting to the removal of the boule yard light on 8th and Iowa Streets In front of the Grand Opera House, stating that they were assessed for this light and if the Council does not reinstall the light they insist that their assessment should be cancelled and the money refunded. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Secondel by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of R. D. Mullen, owner off lots 11 and 12 stating that in 1929 the City took the authority to build a stone wall across the entrance of these lots to Madison Street without his consent, and he hereby asks that the same be removed. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of Mrs. J. Lockey, 1756 Wood Street asking that an inspec- tion be made of the sidewalk on the east side of Wood Street north of West 14th Street, stating that the sidewalk is in front of an unimprov- ed -lot owned by J. J. Nagle, is jut a trough of brick about 15 inches wide with weeds about 2 feet high growing on both sides. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. 331 Nay s -None. Petition of L. 0. Hillyard asking permission to extend his loading platform down and along and to the end of his new addition to his fac- tory. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be'granted, the council to retain the right to order it removed whenever it is deemed necessary. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen ndelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of residents and property owners on Green Street west of As- bury Street asking that the street be repaired and the water mains be extended, this work to be done be- fore the winter sets in, as the street is almost impassable in wet weather. Coundilman Andelfinger moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and Superintendent of the Waterworks. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fal- lowing vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Petition of A. L. Heukels for per- mission to construct a garage of standard construction on the rear of his property at 868 South Grand- view. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Andel- finger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Official bond of Desk Sargeant John J. O'Brien, and renewel of Cur- tis & Company's bond for plumbing and excavation, presented for ap- proval. Councilman Schuckert moved that the bonds being properly executed be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays -None. Report of activities of the City Health Department for the month of September presented for approval. Councilman Schuckert moved that the report be approved and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. MMM 332 Special Session, October 20th, 1930 Nays —None. A resolution adopted by the Com- missioners of Grand Rapids, Mich., relative to giving employment to the unemployed and restoring the old American confidence, respectfully pe- titioning the City Governments of each and every City of the Nation to sponsor and finance the initial move- ment for a similar plan for their respective cities. Councilman 'Schuckert moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote:' Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Bertholda Whitbeck re- ferred to the City Council by the Board of Supervisors, relative to hav- ing the 1929 tax' cancelled on the north 11 feet of the north 26.5 feet of City lot 239 and on south 22 feet of City lot 240. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor. Second- ed by Councilman Schuckert. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. October, 16, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen:' The writer's attention was called yesterday to a complaint in street lighting facilities on Lowell Street between Main Street and Foye Street. We find that the distance between these two streets on Lowell Street is approximately 1450 feet. There is at present a 600 C. P. light at the intersection of Main and Lowell and Foye and Lowell. There is also one 600 C. P. light about 400 feet north- westerly from the angle in Lowell Street which angle is approximately 250 feet west of Main Street. Where Paul Street and Rosalind Street in- tersects with Lowell Street there are no street lights. The writer would suggest authority to have the present light 400 feet from the angle of the street moved about two pole lengths toward Main Street which would afford light near the angle in Lowell Street and would also recommend the installation of a new street lamp at or near the inter- section. of Lowell and Paul Streets. This would correct the present 700 or 800 foot stretch without lights from Foye Street eastwardly. Awaiting your instructions, I am, Yours very truly, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved. Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o v, Schuckert. Nays —None. Communication from the Engineer- ing Extension Service, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, stating that the 12th Iowa Sewage Conference will be held at the Iowa State College, at Ames, Iowa, on November 13, 14, and 15, 1930, and urging that the City of Dubuque send a representative. Councilman Schuckert moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, Mc E v o y. Schuckert. Resolution No. 331 -30 Preliminary estimate, plans and specifications, for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified tile or con- crete sanitary sewer, Y branches, risers and manholes in Burlington Street from the north line of lot 81 McDaniels Park Hill addition to al- ley 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, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mouser; Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 332 -30 Resolution of Necessity for im- provement for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified tile or con- crete sanitary sewer, Y branches, risers and manholes in Burlington Street from the north line of lot 81 1\IcDaniels Park Hill addition to alley between National Street and Stoltz Street and in, the alley between Na- tional Street and Stoltz Street from Burlington Street to Davenport Street and in Davenport Street from Stoltz Street south to the south line Special Session, October 20th, 1930 of lot 29 McDaniels Park Hill addi- tion and in Stoltz Street from Daven- port Street to the existing manhole in Stoltz Street. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelflnger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Resolution No. 333 ---30 Whereas, the City Connell of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has by Reso- lution No. 331-30 given its prelim- inary approval on the proposed plans, specifications and form of con- tract and placed same on file in the office of the City Clerk for public; inspection, for the construction of an eight (8) inch vitrified tile or con- crete sanitary sewer, Y branches, ris- ers 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 between Na- tional 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 addi- tion and in Stoltz Street from Daven- port Street to the existing manhole in Stoltz Street, and, Whereas, the proposed Resolution of Necessity for said improvement has been introduced and is now on file in the City Clerk's office for pub- lic inspection, Be It Therefore Resolved that on the 10th day of November, 1930, 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 assessment for the proposed improve- ment may appear and make objec- tion to the proposed plans and speci- fications and proposed form of con- tract and at the same time to • the boundaries of the proposed district, to the. cost of the improvement, to the amount proposed to be assessed against any lot and to the passage of the proposed Resolution of Neces- sity 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 (2) nor more than four (4) weeks prior to the day fixed for its consideration and unless property owners at the time of final considera- tion of said resolution have on file with the Clerk objections to the amount of the proposed assessment. 333 they shall have been deemed to have waived all objections thereto, at which hearing the Connell will hear such objections and enter on record its final decision thereon. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of October, 1930. W'M, H. MEUSER, Mayor. GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCRUCKERT, Eli. McEVOY, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schuckert moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfiuger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 18, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that I have ap- proved the following bonds and pol- icies and desire to have your ap- proval on same for filling. SIGNS Harmony Inn, 342 Main Street; Policy No. LPI 1139, Royal Indem- nity Co. Nicholas Peschang, 743 Central Avenue; Policy No. 594319, Southern Surety Co. L. F. Rolling, 235 West 8th Street; Policy No. L.O.L. 217641, New Am- sterdam Casualty Co. Strand Theatre, 12 and Main Sts.; Policy No. L.O.L. 288102, New Am- terdam Casualty Co. E. L. Scheppele, 1420 Central Ave- nue Policy No. G.L.X.I. 401592, Globe Indemnity Co. Ed. Bowman, 47 West 4th Street; Policy N. O.L. & T. 432031, Continen- tal Casualty Co. Ernest & Mable Tischauser, 455 Central Avenue; Policy No. A.G.L. 455658, Continental Casualty Co. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., 335 Main Street; Bond No. R -4106, Col- umbia Casualty Co. SIDEWALK CONTRACTOR Albert Valentine Becker, 657 Kane Street; Bond No. 17 -12- 941 -28, U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Braun Bros., 2108 Shiras Avenue; Bond No. 443964, Globe Indemnity Co. PERSONAL BONDS Otto F. Bethke, Electrical Inspec- tor; Continental Jasualty Co. George Masters, Plumbing Inspec- tor; Continental Casualty Co. 334 Special Session, October 20th, 1930 Walter H. Cullen, City Engineer; Continental Casualty Co. C. J. McCarthy, Dubuque Harbor and Market Master; New Amster- dam Casualty 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 Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. G entlemen The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the construction of a six (6) inch sanitary sewer in Quigley Lane and Catherine Street from the manhole in Lot 16 of Quig- ley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 southerly across said lot in City right -of -way and in Catherine Street to the north line of Lot 2 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 711 and easterly across Lots 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 to manhole in Quigley's Lane, thence east in Quigley Lane one hundred thirty -two feet (132') and west eighty -nine feet (89'). Al- so a fifteen (15) inch storm sewer from the storm sewer in West Locust Street southerly in the east eight feet (8'), Lot 15 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 one hundred fifty -six feet (156'), thence a twelve inch (12') line southerly forty -eight (48') feet to Catherine Street and a twelve (12) inch line easterly across Lots 17- 18- 20 -21 -22 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 to Quigley's Lane, Cook & Kean, contractors, has been com- pleted. 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. 334 -30 Whereas, the contract for the con- struction of a six (6) inch sanitary sewer in Quigley Lane and Catherine Street from the manhole in Lot 16 of Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 south- erly across said lot in City right of way and in Catherine Street to the north line of Lot 2 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 711 and easterly across Lots 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 to manhole in Quigley's Lane, thence east in Quigley Lane one hundred thirty -two feet (132') and west eighty -nine feet (89'). Al- so a fifteen (15) inch storm sewer from the storm sewer 111 West Locust Street southerly in the east eight feet (8'), Lot 15 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 one hundred fifty -six feet (156'). thence a twelve inch (12 ") line southerly forty -eight feet (48'1 to Catherine Street and a twelve (12) inch line easterly across Lots 17 -18- 20-21-22 Quigley's Sub. of Out Lot 710 to Quigley's Lane, has been com- pleted and the City Manager has ex- amined the work and filed his certi- ficate 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 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 herby 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 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 sewer bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment in amount equal to the amount of his conract, less any retained per- centage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Special Session, October 20th, 1930 335 October 20, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. • Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improving of Wood Street, James F. Lee Paving Company, contractors, has been com- pleted. 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. 335 -30 Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Wood Street from the north property line of West Four- teenth Street to the south property line of Rosedale Avenue, has been completed 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 spe- cifications 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 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 herby 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 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 fe- tained percentage provided for there- in. Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. GEO. O. JANSEN, ED. McEVOY, H. F. SCHICKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, 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 Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improving of Foye Street and Napier Street, James F. Lee Paving Company, con- tractors, 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. 336 -30 Whereas, the contract for the im- proving of Foye Street, from the north property line of Lowell Street to the south property line of Napier Street, and Napier Street from the east curb line of Foye Street about seventy (70) feet westerly, by grad- ing said streets to the proper sub - grade, constructing concrete side- walks, roof drains, deep concrete curb, catch basins, and by paving Foye Street with a concrete pave- ment seventeen (17) feet wide and six (6) inches thick or by resetting and replacing old stone curb where necessary if contract is awarded on this baths, and by paving Napier Street, seventy (70) feet westerly with eighteen foot (18) concave sec- tion six 6) inches thick, has been completed 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 spe- cifications and recommends its ac- ceptance, 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- ment be and the same is hereby accepted 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 4le the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspec- 336 Special Session, October 20th, 1930 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 Improvement Bonds is- sued 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 October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Jansen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the installing of sewer and water connections in Wood Street, James F. Lee Paving Company, contractors, has been com- pleted. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stipu- lations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Resolution No. 337 -30 Whereas, the contract for the in- stalling of sewer and water connec- tions in Wood Street from the north property line of West Fourteenth Street to the south property Iine of Rosedale Avenue, has been complet- ed and the City Manager has exam- ined 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- ment be and the same is hereby accepted 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 Improvement Bonds is- sued 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 October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Jansen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, S chuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the installing of sewer and water connections in Auburn Street, Curtis- Straub Com- pany, contractors, has been com- pleted. 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. 338 -30 Whereas, the contract for the in- stalling of sewer and water connec- Special Session, October 20th, 1930 tions in Auburn Street • from the north property line of West Four- teenth Street to the south property line of Dexter Street, has been com- pleted and the City Manager has ex- amined the work and filed his certi- ficate 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 Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improve- ment be and the same is hereby accepted 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 Improvement Bonds is- sued 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 October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, 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 Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, - Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that we have to- day received application for cigar- ette permits for the five stores oper- ated in Dubuque by the Great At- lantic and Pacific Tea Company. These applications are accompanied by properly executed bonds and the permit fee of $75.00 for each store. 337 Will you kindly advise what action you desire to take? Your very truly, A. E. SIGMAN, Secy. to City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the permit be refused. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 20, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: This is to advise that M. A. Thode, 1245 Central Avenue, has filed appli- cation for cigarette permit for the period commencing October 20th, 1930 and expiring June 30th, 1931, to- gether with the necessary bond. He has paid the license fee of $75.00. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the bond be received and placed on file and the permit be granted. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Albert Schaetzle and J. A. Welty for permission to install a sanitary sewer in Riverside Street for the purpose of serving their pro- perties at number 1030 and 1100 Riverside Street, said sewer to ex- tend from the manhole in Eagle Street to a point approximately 110 feet south on Riverview Street, all of which is to be constructed under the supervision of th City Engineer. Lpon completion of sewer, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, they ask the acceptance of same as a part of the City sewerage system. with the provision that the cost of same shall be recorded as at 450.00 and at any time additional connec- tions be made to the aforesaid sewer that the undersigned petitioners be reimbursed a proportionate amount equivalent to an equitable distribu- tion of the cost of the sewer accord- ing to the number of connections made. Signed: ALBERT SCHAETZLE, J. A. WELTY, Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: 338 Special Session, October 20th, 1930 Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Assignment To City of Dubuque, Iowa. For value received the undersigned does hereby assign and set over to the First National Bank of Dubuque, Iowa, all the proceeds due or to be- come due by reason of, or in any way connected or arising out of a con- tract by and between the undersign- ed and your City for the construction of certain improvements more par- ticularly described as follows: Im- provement of Algona Street from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south property line of Delaware Street, such contract being dated the 9th day of September, 1930, and the total cost of the improve- ment being in the approximate sum of $5185.21. You are hereby authorized and di- rected to deliver said proceeds, whether the same be in cash, bonds, certificates, warrants, or other se- curities to said First National Bank free and clear of any charge or en- cumbrance of any kind whatsoever. James F. Lee Paving Company, By James J. Lee Secy'. We accept this order on behalf of the City of Dubuque and agree to carry out the terms of same. W. H. MEUSER, Mayor. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Dated October 20th, 1930. Councilman McEvoy moved that the assignment be received and filed and made a matter of record. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Assignment To City of Dubuque, Iowa: For value received the undersign- ed does hereby assign and set over to First National Bank of Dubuque, Iowa, all of the proceeds due or to become due by reason of, or in any way connected with or arising out of a contract by and between your City and the undersigned for the con- struction of certain improvements more particularly described as fol- lows: Improvement of Auburn Street from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south property line of Dexter Street. Such contract being dated as of the 9th day of September, 1930, and the total cost of the improvement being in the approximate amount of $6974.11. You are hereby authorized and di- rected to deliver said proceeds whe- ther the same be in cash, bonds, cer- tificates, warrants, or other securi- ties to the said First National Bank free and clear of any charge or in- cumbrance of any kind whatsoever. James F. Lee Paving Company. By James J. Lee, Secy. We hereby accept this order on be- half of the City of Dubuque and agree to carry out the terms of same. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Dated October 20th, 1930. Councilman McEvoy moved that the assignment be received and filed and made a matter of record. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen. Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Assignment To City of Dubuque, Iowa: For value received the undersign- ed does hereby assign and set over to the First National Bank of Du- buque, Iowa, all of the proceeds due or to becomme due by reason of, or in any way connected with or aris- ing out of a contract.by and between the undersigned and your City for the construction of certain improve- ments more particularly described as follows: Improvement of Algona Street from the south property line of Delaware Street to the south prop- erty line of Dexter Street, such con- tract being dated as of the 9th day of September, 1930, and the total cost of the improvement being in the approximate amount of $1885.69. You are hereby authorized and di- rected to deliver said proceeds whe- ther the same be in cash, bonds, cer- tificates, warrants, or other securi- ties, to the said First National Bank, free and clear of any charge or en- cumbrance of any kind whatsoever. James F. Lee Paving Company, By James J. Lee, Secy. We hereby accept this order on behalk of the City of Dubuque and agree to carry out the terms of same. WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Dated October 20th, 1930. Councilman McEvoy moved that the assignment be received and filed and made a matter of record. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Special Session, October 20th, 1930 339 Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y. Schuckert. Nays —None. Grant of Easement Know all men by these presents: That in consideration of the sum of $1.00 in hand paid by the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a municipal corp- oration, the receipt thereof is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned be- ing the owner of north 1 /2 of lot 256 Davis Farm Addition in the City of Dubuque hereby grants and conveys to said city of Dubuque a perpetual right of easement in, over and across said north 1 /2 of lot 256 Davis Farm Addition for the purpose of installing and maintaining therein a storm sewer with the right to go upon said premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting and re- pairing the same when installed, pro- vided, however, that said City of Dubuque shall replace whatever earth, sod or shrubbery that may be disturbed in the installation or re- pair of said storm sewer to as good condition as it was in before the same was disturbed. This grant of easement shall be binding upon the undersigned, his heirs, executors, ad- ministrators, purchasers and assigns forever. Signed: Melita M. Fisher. Dubuque County f State of Iowa l ss. Be it remembered that on this 20th day of October, 1930, personally ap- peared before me, a Notary Public, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, Nettie M. Fisher who is personally known to me and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing instru- ment as her voluntary act and deed. JOHN STUBER, Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Councilman Schuckert moved that the Grant and Easement be accepted and recorded. Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen. Carried by 'the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Report of the City Solicitor, Mana- ger and Engineer on the petition of Edward Muntz referred to them at a previous meeting, asking that the as • sessment against lots 1 and 2, Block 19 Dubuque Harbor Company's Addi- tion, for the improvement of South Main Street claiming that the assess- ment was too high in proportion to the value of the property. They report that the property is valuable and can well stand the as- sessment and recommend that the petition be received and filed. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. On suspension of the rules, Edwin Strueber addressed the Council rel- ative to- the Funeral Home he in- tends to erect at the Corner of 15th and Iowa Streets, and submitted the plans for same. This being in a restricted residence district he was informed to petition his plans and specifications in writing at the next meeting of the Council. No motion. Attorney Kretz addressed the Council representing C. L. , Sheffield protesting against the assessment as levied against his property for the improvement of Plymouth Street, claiming that the assessment is in excess of 25% of the valuation of the property and he hereby asks the Council to make a reasonable reduc- tion. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation ' and re- port. Secondedd by Councilman Jan- sen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. City Solicitor Czizek reported that he had made a settlement with Kane and Cooney, attorneys for J. C. Thomas, in the sum of $710.00 for personal injury claim, and if satis- factory with the Council, recom- mends that a warrant be drawn in said amount in favor of Kane and Cooney, settlement in full of said Claim. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor be approved and the Audi- tor be instructed to draw a warrant in favor. of Kane and Cooney in the sum of $710.00, settlement in full of claim of J. C. Thomas. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Councilman Schuckert moved that the City Manager be hereby instruct- ed to interview Robert Marshall, Clerk of the Court, relative to fur- nishing the Commissioner of Regis- tration with a list of deaths in each month of adults who died in the City, so he can keep up his registration files. Seconded by Councilman Mc- 1 ■ it ki A former. Yet, with the city's finances low, your honorable body proposes to throw away the difference to use clay. A concrete sewer is more ad- visable from an engineering stand- point. Personal likes or dislike, should not influence the selection of a material. "Concrete construction means a healthy contribution on the part of the city to help needy workmen in larger numbers and at a greatly in- creased payroll. Dubuque merchants will sell the lumber, sand, stone, steel and cement that will go into the sewer. Use of clay blocks means that Dubuque merchants will sell no- thing. The block will be purchased outside of Dubuque, made by outside labor and the profits will go to out- side people. The cost of segment block alone will be approximately 75 per cent of the entire contract. "As taxpayers, we feel that the City of Dubuque should be glad to give all available help, as other cities are doing, rather than use a product that means a minimum of labor and no local materials. We, therefore, petition your honorable body to re- consider your action. "Before making a final award of the contract, we further call upon you to submit the entire matter to the budget director of the state of Iowa, who is vested with authority to regulate the expenditure of pub- lic authority to regulate the expen- diture of public funds in the inter- ests of the taxpayers." Councilman Andelfinger moved that the remonstrances be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following, vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays - -None. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the contract be awarded to the Uhlrich Paley Co., being low bidder on segment block. Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen. Before the motion was voted upon, Councilman McEvoy moved that the rules be suspended to allow anyone present who wished to do so, to address the Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, S chuckert. • Nays —None. Attorney Frank Gilloon addressed the Council and stated that he was representing the contractors who had bid on the Shiras Avenue sewer project in competition with the Uhl- rich -Paley Company. "The City Engineer's estimate for Special Session, October 27th, 1930 341 both segment block and concrete construction of this sewer was $19, - 000," he said. "No distinction was made between the two materials by the estimator. Either one was deem- ed suitable for the project. "The purpose of competitive bid- ding is to prevent fraud and collu- sion. The Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company had a representative here to advise bidders on quotations for segment block. This representative gave Saul a quotation of $11.31 a cubic foot; Conlon, $11.31; Lee $10.84, and also told Lee he was giv- ing Uhlrich the same quotation. Whether he did or not, we do not know, but we do know that he gave different quotations to two contract- ors. "The council asks bidding on com- petitive basis. Bidding on segment block was confro,ied by a single firm, which gave the quotations. A total of 1,140 feet of sewer is to be laid. They gave Lee and Uhlrich a price 47 cents lower a cubic foot than they gave Saul and Conlon. Take 1,140 feet at 47 cents and it amounts to $535.80 on the job in fav- or of Lee and Uhlrich and gave them an advantage over the other two bid- ders, Saul and Conlon. Now, I main- tain 47 cents a foot is a fair profit. "Is the price too high? If you had fair, competitive prices you might shave down the cost. You ought not to pass this contract without invest- igating. "In this situation, one firm con- trolling the material to be used, can put the price of this material so high on one contractor and so low on an- other that others can't make a fair bid. "The council will be remiss in its duty if it does not investigate, re- advertise for bids and give all con- tractors an even chance to bid for the work. In all bidding, contract- ors must display ingenuity to obtain contracts when the competitive bid- ding is on an even basis. But, it one contractor has to pay 47 cents more a cubic foot for matrials than others, he is at a disadvantage. If this practice is permitted, you might as well throw competitive bids in the ash can. "You gentlemen owe the taxpayers a duty. You should investigate what kind of a combine clay products firms may have; you should abandon all proceedings so far, re- advertise for bids and give all contractors a square deal. "You should not take any action until you have made a thorough in- vestigation. If what you find isn't as clean as a hound's tooth, throw i Syl 1 1 a Vi 1 340 Special Session, October 27th, 1930 Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None Councilman Andelfinger asked to be excussed and left the Council Chamber at 9:40 o'clock P. M. Councilman McEvoy moved that all proceedings taken for the im- provement of Pine Street, from 7th Street to 8th Street, including the letting of the contract, be rescinded. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Andelfinger. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1930. Adopted 1930. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Sesssion, October 27th, 1930. Meeting called by order of Mayor Meuser and Councilman Jansen. Council met at 8:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Evans, Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andel- finger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Absent —None. Mayor Meuser read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of awarding the contract for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and in the alley be- tween Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Resolution No. 330 -30 awarding contract for the construction of a storm water sewer in Shiras Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and the alley be- tween Lincoln Avenue and Rhom- berg Avenue, to Uhlrich Paley Co., for segment block construction; hav- ing been approved and on file for one week for public inspection, presented and read. A remonstrance filed by competi- tive bidders objecting to the award of any contract for segment block, on Shiras Avenue sewer project, for the reason that and open competitive bidding has not been obtained. The only concern quoting prices on seg- ment block failed to give a uniform price to all bidders thereby denying the right to bid on an equal basis. They therefore wish to go on rec- ord as opposing the award of this contract on the present bidding. Signed by: Jas. F. Lee Paving Co. James Saul & Son, R. F. Conlon. Also a remonstrance by tax payers of the City of Dubuque objecting to awarding the contract for the Shiras Avenue sewer for segment block con- struction, and ask that the same be constructed of concrete. "In these trying days, with na- tional, state and civic authorities striving to relieve suffering and hardships following in the wake of unemployment, R is incumbent up- on the City Council of Dubuque to do its small part. Within the past few days the press has carried the announcement that the city must curtail expenditures to keep within the budget. There was a difference of $1,836 between the concrete and clay product bids in favor of the 342 Special Session, October 27th 1930 the whole matter out and start anew." J. D. Cook, salesmanager of the Dickey Clay Mfg. Co., replied to Mr. Gilloon: "This man (Gilloon) accuses us of discriminating in the matter of quo tations on segment blocks," he said. "The fact of the matter is, we gave Lee as low a price as was made to anybody else. However, he did not see fit to use it. "The Uhlrich -Paley account is a valuable one with our company. We sell them much material. Some of our accounts are better than others and they justify better quotations. We believe that it rests with our own judgement to quote certain prices to certain contractors. I be- lieve any fair- minded person will bear me out in that. Linehan and Melo have been dealers in our prod- ucts here for 20 years and we are giving them a chance to profit on all materials we sell here. "As for competitive bidding, we did not bid on this project. The con- tractors did the bidding. We did not make up their figures. Six other companies are making segment block all equal in quality to the Dickey Company's. It is no fault of ours that they did not come to Du- buque and quote prices." "The Uhlrich -Paley Company has decided to dispense with ditch -dig- ging machinery on this sewer pro- ject. It will all be done by hand labor. They will pay a minimum price of 40 cents an hour to common labor and more to skilled labor. Cook insisted that segment block is more durable than concrete, es- pecially well burned, vitrified and salt glazed block, which, he claims, is not affected by gases or acids. Again touching on the subject of competitive bidding and price quota- tions, Cook inquired as to why crushed stone has been quoted at $1.40 a ton in Dubuque and at 85 cents in East Dubuque. Mr. Paul Braun, another Dubuque contractor, addressed the Council in favor of segment block construction. In his argument, Braun said that he is probably more interested in the sewer than any other person, as it runs along his property. He said that if a concrete sewer were built, an extremely narrow sidewalk would run along Shiras Avenue and that all trees would have to be removed from one side of what he termed as "one of the most beautiful streets in the city ", one leading to Eagle Poin:, Park. With a segment block sewer. he said, the trees would not be de- stroyed and there would be a four - foot sidewalk on Shiras Avenue. The motion having been made and seconded, awarding the contract for the Shiras Avenue storm sewer pro - ject to Uhlrich -Paley Co., for seg- ment block construction, the question was then put and the vote resulted as follows: Yeas — Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, Schuckert. Nays —Mayor Meuser, Councilman McEvoy. The vote being 3 to 2 in favor of Uhlrich -Paley Co. and segment block construction. "I desire to explain my position," Mayor Meuser said. "When we ad- vertised for bids for this sewer, we called for them on two materials, segment block and concrete. No dis- tinction was made between the two. The fact that we advertised on bids for two materials and secured the lowest bid on concrete, leads me to l;elieve that the low bidder on con- crete should have been given the contract. I believe the City Manager recommended that the Council award the contract to the low bidder on concrete, whose bid was lower than the low bid on segment block. 1 believe if we would re-advertise for bids we might get better price on both materials." "My position is the same as it was at last Monday night's Council meet- ing," Councilman McEvoy said. "When I voted 'aye' on the third motion to award the segment block contract it was to have harmony in the Council. I could not see why the Council should pay $1,836 more for segment block than concrete, espe- cially at this time, when there is so much unemployment. I still feel the same way about it." Attorney Gilloon addressed the Council representing Even and Kolb, asking permission to replace the gas filling pump between 9th and 10th Streets on Central Avenue with a new pump. Councilman McEvoy moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Anton Puccio, relative to having the valuation on Mineral lot reduced from $2,000 to $1,200 re- ferred to the ouncil by the Board of Supervisors, presented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Special Session, October 27th, 1930 Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Sylvia Garver, referred to the Council by the Board of Sup - edvisors asking that the 1929 tax on lot 6 O'Neills Sub. suspended, pre- sented and read. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Invitation of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, requesting the honor of the Council's presence at the dedi- cation of their Chapel, en Sunday, November the 2nd, 1930, at 9:30 o'clock. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the Council accept the invitation and attend in a body and the Clerl: notify the Sisters of the Council's acceptance. Seconded by Council- man McEvoy. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, • McEvo y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Edwin Strueber with pians attached, asking that a permit be granted him to construct his new funeral home on the piece of ground designated as the north 2 -5 of 'City lot No. 455 situated at the south -east corner of 15th and Iowa Streets, in accordance with plans submitted to the Building Department. Councilman Schuckert moved that the prayer of the petitioner be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Mc- Evoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of property owners on .Montrose Terrace, objecting to the removal of the light at the foot of the steps leading from Bluff Street to Montrose Terrace, signed by 43 sign- ers. One of the petitioners addressed the Council and stated that this is a dark and dangerous place in summer when trees and shrubbery are in bloom, and the light should not have been removed. Councilman Schuckert moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vine: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. 343 Petition of property owners asking that Mt. Carmel Road be improved by paving with concrete, signed by 8 signers. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays- -None. Petition of Farley, Loetscher Mfg. Co., for permission to excavate on Jackson Street under the Railroad siding adjacent to their building, cor- ner of 8th Street, for the purpose of installing a track hopper for unload- ing cars to their boiler room. Councilman McEvoy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and City Solicitor for in- vestigation. Seconded by Council- man Andelfinger. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. A communication of the Globe In- demnity Co. stating that they have been advised that bond No. 330148 Postal Telegraph Cable Co., cover- ing Electric sign bond, is no longer desired, and they hereby 'ask that said bond be cancelled. Councilman Schuckert moved that the bond be referred to the Building Commissioner. Seconded by Coun- cilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Nays —None. October 23, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In connection with the petition dated October' 3rd and signed by eight residents of Green Street west of Asbury and presented to the City Council October 20th, please be ad- vised that your officials have viewed the street and in consideration of the requests contained in said petition Lave advised the petitioners that we will extend the water line down to the west end of the street which in- cludes about 500 feet of six inch water line, serving four possible cus- tomers, and will also roughly grade Green Street the entire distance from Asbury Street. The grading proced- ure will not be difficult and will in- clude crowning the roadway and pro - iding ditches on both sides. We have decided to immediately start on tl:e construction of the wa- ter line in order to safeguard against freezing weather during construc- tion. 344 Special Session, October 27th, 1930 Trusting that this is in line with your desires, I am, Yours very truly, EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Jansen moved that the recommendation of the Manager be approved. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o Y. Schuckert, Nays —None. October 24, 1930 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The , attached petit- ion of residents on Wood Street dated October 18th requesting that a street light be installed at the in- tercetion of Fourteenth and Wood Streets was addressed to the writer and received October 22nd. We have made an examination of the lighting facilities on Fourteenth Street and find that there is a pres- ent arc light at Fourteenth and Mt. Pleasant, also at Fourteenth and Nowata. On Fourteenth there is a strip of approximately 700 feet with- out a light, eastern half being heavily treed. On Wood Street to- ward the, north there is a strip about 500 feet before the first street light and towards the South about 300 feet. Accordingly it would seem ad- visable to have a street light placed at the intersection of Fourteenth and the new paving on Wood Street. Respectfully submitted R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schukert moved that the recommendation of the Mana- ger be approved, Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor And elfingo Schuckert. Nays —None. Meuser, Councilman r, Jansen, McEvoy, October 22, 1930 Petroleum Corpora - r. R. H. Sarff, Branch Mid- Continent tion, Dubuque, Iowa. Attention: M Manager. Dear Sir: This is to acknowledge your letter of October 21st which pledges your company's assurance to the future change of lighting standards at your new gasoline station at Second and Lo.cust Streets at such time as•the City of Dubuque may erect standard fixtures at this intersection. Thanking you for your favor, I am, Yours very truly, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the communication be made a matter of record seconded by Councilman Schuckert, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen An d e 1 f Inger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. Communication from the Mid -Con- tinent Petroleum Corporation, Mr. R. M. Evans, City Manager Dubuque, Iowa. • Dear Sir; Your Council saw fit some time ago to grant the Mid- Continent Pet- roleum Corporation permission to in- stall two boulevard standards on the parking at our new service station at Second and Locust Streets with the understanding that if at any time the City Council were to errect boulevard light standards on either Locust or 2nd Streets past this place of business, that we would change our standards to correspond to the type which they erected. I am writing this letter to verify the verbal assurance which was given to yourself and the 'City Coun- cil that if these standards are erec- ted by the City on either 2nd, Street or Locust Street past our place of business, the Mid Contin- ent Petroleum Corporation will change their standards to comply with the type used by the City. Yours very truly Mid Continent Petroleum Corpora- tion, R. F. Sarff, Branch Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the communication be made a matter of record, Seconded by Coun- cilman Schuckert. • Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen An d e IT inger, Jansen, McEvoy, Schuckert. Nays —None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In connection with your instruct- ions of October 20th in regard to the petition of Mr. C. L. Sheffield that a further investigation be made by the City Manager toward the for- mer assessment of lots 16, 17, 18, 15 and 20 on Plymouth Street, please be advised that on assessment resolut- ion No. 14 -29, approved March 4th, 1929 by Councilmen Maclay, Schuck- ert, Meuser, and McEvoy, the follow- ing information appears: Special Session, October 27th, 1930 345 C. L. Sheffield, Lot 16, frontage 8 ft.; assessment units, 912; paving $42.64; extra costs, $3.48; total, $46.12. C. L. Sheffield, Lot 17, frontage, 60 ft.; assessment units, 6810; paving, $318.39; extra costs, $26.00; total, $344.39. C. L. Sheffield, Lot 18, frontage, 21 f t.; assessment units, 4848; paving, $226.66; extra costs, $18.51; total, $245.17. C. L. Sheffield, Lot 19, frontage, 30 ft.; assessment units, 6353; paving, $297.02; extra costs, $24.26; total, $ 321.28. C. L. Sheffield, Lot 20, frontage, 25 f 1.; assessment units, 5894; paving, $275.56; extra costs, $22.51; total, $298.07. Total frontage, 144 ft.; total pav- ing, $1160.27; total extra costs, $94.76; grand total, $1255.03. The writer has gone over the ground with Mr. Sheffield and Mr. Cullen, the City Engineer, today and Mr. Sheffield makes the statement that he does not challenge the en- gineering calculations or the method of levying the assessments, which method is in strict compliance with the sense of the resolution and in accordance with the Somer's System of levying assessments. Mr. Shef- field claims that for slightly more frontage on the street than his neigh- bors, Messrs. Molo and Stampfer, that he was assessed more in pro- portion than they were. This dif- ference was explained to him by Mr. Cullen in regard to the area basis for levying assessments. We find that the total frontage of property owned by Mr. Sheffield is 144 feet, against which was levied a total of $1,255.03, while against Mr. H. E. Molo, with a frontage of 7S feet, a total of $449.79 was levied and against Mr. J. F. Stampfer, with a frontage of 99 feet, a total assess- ment of $682.57. While the frontage on Plymouth Street of these portions of five lots is 144 feet, the lot lines radiate in such a way that at the approximate fifty foot setback line from the prop- erty line, which is the building line of said street, it would be possible to secure three lots at the fifty foot setback line, each eighty feet in width and the lot width in the rear would be considerably in excess of eighty feet. With this in mind and also due to the fact that the lots are up to street grade and are capable of being de- veloped for residential use, the writ- er can see no real reason for recom- mending any reduction in the assess- ment. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved. Seconded by Coun- cilman McEvoy. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 24, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The petition dated October 9th from the Dubuque Realty Company that either their assessment of $128.95 be rebated or a recently con- structed White Way lamp which was removed in August 1930 be placed on Eighth Street near Iowa, has been investigated. We find that the assessment for White Way lighting on Eighth Street was spread against lots abutting Eighth Street and for 128 feet either way. We find that on the first of August the Council authorized the removal of the particular light in question, which was in front of the Grand Theatre and about 15 feet westwardly from the property line between the Bradley & Maclay in- terests and the Dubuque Realty Com- pany property. The light was re- moved because of its confliction with the new canopy or marquee of the Grand Theatre. It was explained to Mr. Ed. G. Imhof that the light was in confliction with the new can- opy and that the lighting around the canopy would practically do away with the necessity of the light at this point. The light in question was a dark after midnight type, being a two lamp post. Accordingly if a rebate is allowed, it could not be made for $128.95 as requested because this amount includes the cost of under- ground cable and the lamp post. The actual cost of the lamp with glass and fixtures is $85.00. It was ex- plained to the Dubuque Realty Com- pany interests that if a rebate were made it would not be made to them as the light was not in front of their property and in our opinion the rebate should be made to every per- son assessed for the improvement on said lighting procedure. The writer suggested that inas- much as the Council had not fully determined as to whether or not Eighth Street was to be widened. j 7 1 1 ■ 1 I 346 Special Session, October 27th, 1930 that the question of re- installing the light be dropped for the time being until such time as a new location would be definite and accessible to both the Bradley & Maclay interests and the Dubuque Realty Company interests. Awaiting your instructions in this respect, I am, Yours very truly, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman Schuckert moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved. Seconded by Coun- cilman Jansen. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. October 22, 1930. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The writer's attention has been re- peatedly called by interested citizens of Dubuque toward condition of un- sightly, demolished or partly demo- lished building in the City. I am told that at the meeting of the Woman's Club Tuesday, October 21st, a plea was made to the City Council, espe- cially on two of these sites, namely the Cooper Building at Third and Locust and also a condemned house at Eleventh Street near Race Street. I find that on August 5th, 1930, the Building Inspector made the follow- ing recommendations: Demolish present house owned by C. C. McGregor at 737 -739 West Elev- enth Street. Demolish present frame• shed; owned by J. Doyle Estate at 14 Lo- cust Street. Demolish old barn owned by J. E. Kringle at 1598 Jackson Street. Remove old rock house on the for- mer City of Dubuque property al 2417 Queen Street. This house was . recently sold and the Building In- spector has been instructed to inter- view the present owner to hasten the tearing down of this house. Demolish the two story frame building owned by H. Pfotzer at Windsor Avenue and Ries Street. I am told that these matters were referred to the City Council for Council action at a later date. I would suggest that haste be made to clean up the hazards as above men- tioned. Respectfully submitted, R. M. EVANS, City Manager. Councilman McEvoy moved that the City Manager and City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans for the bringing up to grade the side- walks adjoining the A. A. Cooper Inc. property on the south corner of 3rd and Locust Streets. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Bond of City Solicitor M. H. Czizek presented for approval, being proper- ly executed. Councilman Andelfinger moved that the bond be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays-None. October 27, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the installing of sewer and watter connections in Al- gona Street from West 14th Street to Delaware Streets, Curtis - Straub Co., contractors, has been com- pleted. 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. 339 -30 Whereas, the contract for the in- stalling of sewer and water connec- tions in Algona Street from the north property line of West 14th Street to the south property line of Delaware Street has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed ac- cording to the terms of the con - tract, plans and specifications and re- commends its acceptance, now there- fore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the re- commendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improve- ment 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 oz 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 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 contractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of Improvement bonds is- sued 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 27th day of October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Andelfinger moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman McEvoy. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, McEvoy, and Schuckert. Nays —None. October 27, 1930. CERTIFICATE OF CITY MANAGER To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the installing of sewer and water connections in Al- gona Street from Delaware Street to Dexter Street, Curtis- Straub Co., con- tractors, 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. 340 -30 Whereas, the contract for the in- stalling of sewer and water connec- tions in Algona Street from the south property line of Delaware Street to the south property line of Dexter 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 ccntract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council Special Session, October 27th, 1930 347 of the City of Dubuque, that the re- commendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improve- ment 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 of 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 Improvement bonds is- sued 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 27th day of October, 1930. Approved: WM. H. MEUSER, Mayor. ED. McEVOY, GEO. O. JANSEN, H. F. SCHUCKERT, M. B. ANDELFINGER, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman McEvoy moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. The City Manager, to whom was referred the petition of R. D. Mul- len at a previous meeting, reported that he has seen Mr. Mullen relative to a rock wall constructed by the City at the entrance to his property to Madison Street, stating that he had made arrangements with Mr. Mullen regarding this wall and that the City Solicitor be instructed to draw up a resolution covering this matter. No motion made. On recommendation of the City Solicitor to whom was referred the petition off Christine Jackson rela- tive to the assessment against her property lot 2 Buettell's Sub, for street improvement, the money paid by Mrs. Jackson, on said assessment be returned to her and the balance of the assessment be cancelled; she being a widow and the mother of sev- eral small children. Councilman McEvoy moved that the recommendation of the City Soli- 348 Special Session, October 27th, 1930 citor be approved and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Andelfinger. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. Petition of Albert Schaetzle referr- ed to the City Manager at a previous meeting relative to constructing a sanitary sewer in Riverside Street. presented; sewer to serve the pro- perties of Albert . Schaetzle and J. A. Welty, 1030 and 1100 Riverside Street. The Manager made no recom- mendation. Councilman Jansen moved that they be allowed to construct said sewer at their own expense under the supervision of the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Schuckert. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. City Solicitor reported tbat Julia Welsh wants to pay the assessment against her property for street im- provement, being lots Stewart's Sub, 35 part of lot lot 1 Stewart's Sub., lots 27 and 26 and Stewart's Sub, lo; 24. He recommended that she pay $629.53 plus interest at 5% from date of tax sale to date, penalties to be cancelled„ for lots Stewart/s Sub. 35 part of lot 1 and Stewart's Sub. lots 27 and 26, and that she pay $170.24 in full with interest, no re- duction for lot Stewart's Sub. 24. Councilman McEvoy moved that the recommendation of the City Soli- citor be approved and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Seconded by Councilman Jansen. Carried by. the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Meuser, Councilmen Andelfinger, Jansen, M c E v o y, Schuckert. Nays —None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved......... _. ..._...._.......... , 1930. Adopted , 1930. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk.