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1927 June Council ProceedingsRegular CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, June 6th, 1927. Council met at 4:30 P. M Present —City Manager Douglas, Mayor Melchior, Councilman Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Mayor Melchior stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the Council for the dispatch of such busi- ness as may regularly come before the meeting. City Council proceedings for the month of April presented for ap- proval. Councilman Yount moved that they be approved as printed. Sec- onded by Councilman Maclay. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Excavation bond of Philip Breit - haupt. Contractors bond of John P. Mueller. Renewal of contractors bonds of John G. Kuehnle, T. M. Smith, Herman Jansen and Harry J Schiltz. Sign bonds of Renier Music Co. and The Fitzgerald Cigar Co., presented for approval. Being properly executed, Council- man Yount moved that the bonds be received and placed on file. Sec- onded by Councilman Maclay. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Reports of the City Auditor and City Treasurer, presented for ap- proval. Councilman Yount moved that the reports be received and made a mat- ter of record. Seconded by Council- man Maclay. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. A communication from the Du- buque Bridge Co. relative to the con- dition of the bridge, also to the tolls charged for crossing on said bridge, whereby they make comparisons on the tolls with other bridges, namely: Lyons, Clinton, Muscatine, Burling- ton, Sioux City and Council Bluffs, showing that the fare charged on the Dubuque bridge, in spite of the fact that they charge a round trip fare is cheaper than the fares charged on any of the other above named bridges, not excepting the munici- pally owned bridge at Burlington and are in their opinion not in need Session, June 6th, 1927 253 of regulation or adjustment in the interest of the communities served. Councilman Maclay moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Petition and Waiver The undersigned, being the owner of all the property to be assessed for the construction of the improve- ment herein petition for, does here- by petition your honorable body, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to improve by paving with concrete pavement, Kirkwood Street from the end of the improvement now under construction to the west line of Lot 13 in Wood's Addition, said pavement to be constructed on the north half of said Kirkwood Street. Your petitioner further requests that the contractor now construct- ing the pavement on Kirkwood Street, namely James F. Lee Paving Co., be awarded a contract by the City Council of the City of Dubuque to construct said pavement on the basis that is being charged and paid for for the construction of the im- provement now being made on said street •In consideration of the granting of this petition and for the benefit and convenience which will arise in favor of the property of the undersigned because of the improvement being constructed at this time, the under- signed hereby expressly waives the taking of any preliminary steps pro- vided for by law for the construction of this improvement, all of such pre- liminary proceedings, including the making of a contract without adver- tising for bids, are hereby expressly and forever waived and the under- signed hereby agrees to pay the total cost of said improvement without objection for any reason whatsoever and without any deductions for any reason, reserving to himself the right to pay his assessment in in- stallments, as provided for by law. The express intention hereby be- ing to waive any and all errors or irregularities or omissions in any of the proceedings necessary to be tak- en in the construction of public im- provement and in the levy of assess- ments to pay for the same, all of such errors, omissions or irregular- ities are hereby expressly and for- ever waived. men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Resolution Whereas, J. H. Rhomberg on the 3rd day of November, 1924, by action in the District Court, of Dubuque County, Iowa, obtained an injunction restraining the tax collection officers of Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque from collecting delinquent taxes and special assessments levied against certain properties owned by him in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and, Whereas, in said action said J. H. Rhomberg petitions the Court to de- clare irregular and to cancel said delinquent taxes and special assess- ments; and Whereas, after a good deal of ne- gotiation the said J. H. Rhomberg offers to pay $1732.82 in full settle- ment of said delinquent taxes and special assessments; and Whereas, it is deemed desirable and in the best interests of the City to accept such offer; Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that said offer of J. H. Rhomberg to pay $1732.82 in full, complete and final settlement of all delinquent taxes and special assessments in- volved in said action, is hereby ac- cepted and upon payment thereof to the City Treasurer, the City At- torney is authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to dispose of said action in the District Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, on said basis. H. G. ME LCHIOR, Mayor JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Maclay moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Dubuque. Gentlemen: Malethia Mueller, a minor child, brought suit against the City of Dubuque in the sum of $3,500, claiming damages on account of per- sonal injuries by her when she fell upon an icy sidewalk on Central Avenue, on January 15th, 1926. When this action was started I caused to be served upon the owner of the property a notice advising them of Regular Session, June 6th, 1927 255 this action and, since the conditions were claimed to have been caused by the existence of a water spout which discharged water upon the walk, I advised them that the City would hold them responsible. A settlement of this case has been agreed upon, whereby the owners of the property will pay $250.00 and costs and the City will pay $150.00. I recommend the approval of this settlement and that a warrant be drawn in favor of R. P. Marshall, Clerk of the District Court of Du- buque County, Iowa, in the sum of $150.00. A claim was filed by James Mc- Donald in the sum of $175.00 for per- sonal injuries which he sustained on January 3rd, 1927, by falling upon an icy walk. Mr. McDonald sus- tained injuries and I have affected a settlement with him by the pay- ment of $135.00. I would recommend that a warrant be drawn in his favor for the sum of $135.00. Respectfully submitted, M. H. CZIZEK. Councilman Mac lay moved that the recommendation of the City So- licitor be approved and the Auditor be instructed to draw the several warrants as recommended. Second- ed by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. May 31st, 1927, Mr. M. H. Czizek, City Attorney, Dubuque, Iowa. Re Thomas F. Kenneally vs. City of Dubuque. Dear Sir: Beg to advise you that the above entitled case was dis- missed by the plaintiff some few days ago. Under date of August 24th, 1925, the property of Thomas Kenneally was assessed for the improving of South Grandview Avenue, the amount of the assessment levied against this property was $1447.15. Mr. Kenneally desires to pay at this time an amount equal to the installments which would be past due under the installment plan, and further desires that he be permitted to pay the balance remaining in in- stallments, over the period of years which is permitted by statute at the time the first payment is made. Mr. Kenneally at the time he was required to elect to pay this assess- ment in installments or a lump sum, had an appeal pending before the District Court and was unable there- fore to make an election at that time. 254 Regular Session, June 6th, 1927 Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 6th day of June, 1927. JOHN G. KUEHNLE. Councilman Maclay moved that the petition and waiver be granted and made a matter of record. Sec- onded by Councilman Meuser. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Councilman Maclay moved that the City Manager and Clerk are here- by instructed to enter into a con- tract with the Jas. F. Lee Paving Co., for the construction of this im- provement at the same price that he is doing the other work on said Kirkwood Street. Seconded by Coun- cilman Yount. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Councilman Yount moved that the rules be suspended to give any one present who wished to do so to ad- dress the Council. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Tom Farley addressed the Coun- cil, stating that he was repairing a garage on 15th St. between Wash- ington and Elm Streets, and the Building Inspector stopped him, claiming that this is a new building and being put up contrary to the Or- dinance. Mr Farley stated that the building was almost finished and asked the Council to permit him to leave it there. Councilman Meuser moved that as this is a repair job, the building be allowed to remain and Mr. Farley must cover the building with sheet metal and put on a fire proof roof as provided by ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Yount. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. City Solicitor M. H. Czizek report- ed that on Dec. 3rd, 1923, the City purchased the N. E. 16 feet of lot 2 Rosedale Add. No. 2 at tax sale for a delinquent assessment levied against said property in 1915 for the improvement of Rosedale Ave., prop- erty owned by J H. and M. Parker. Mr. Parker stated they did not know when they purchased this property that there was any assessment against it. They hereby offer the original assessment and costs, amounting to $11.46 and that the in- terest be cancelled. The City Solicitor recommends that the Council accept this offer. Councilman Yount moved that the recommendation of the City Solicit- or be approved, and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Second- ed by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Ordinance No. 185 An Ordinance amending an Ordin- ance entitled, "Ordinance 173. An Ordinance regulating street traffic within the City of Dubuque; pre- scribing rules and regulations for the use of streets, alleys, boulevards, and avenues by motor and other ve- hicles; providing a penalty for the violation of the provision hereof, des- ignating this as the traffic ordinance of the City of Dubuque" and repeal- ing ordinances No. 102, 122, and 125, heretofore adopted by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque by amend- ing rule 56 paragraph 889, section 2 so as to include Locust Street from West 8th Street to West 10th Street, within the restricted parking period. Councilman Yount moved that this be considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. Councilman Yount moved that the rules requiring an ordinance to be lead on three separate days be sus- pended. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Schrempf. Councilman Yount moved that the ordinance be read a second time by its title. Seconded by Councilman Maclay, Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman The ordinance was second time. Councilman Yount moved that this be considered the second reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman Maclay. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Schrempf. then read a Melchior, Council- 256 Special Session, June 20th, 1927 In view of the fact that the amount of Mr. Kenneally's assess- ment is large, I ask that you call this matter to the attention of the City Council and ask for permission for my client to pay the balance, excepting the installments now past due, in installments over a period of years, the same as allowed to other property owners assessed for the same improvement. Thanking you for any considera- tion you may show my client in this matter I am yours very truly, JOHN D. KNOLL. Councilman Meuser moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly. Seconded by Council- man Maclay. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Schrempf. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1927. Adopted 1927. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, June 20th, 1927. Meeting called by order of Mayor Melchior and Councilman Schrempf. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Douglas, Mayor Melchior, Councilman Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Mayor Melchior read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of considering for adoption Ordinance No. 185 amending the traffic Ordinance, and acting on any other business that may regularly come before the meet- ing. Petition of Grocers Baking Co., referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors, asking cancellation of their 1927 taxes, stating that they are no longer in business, presented and read. Councilman Maclay moved that the petition be received and filed and the Board of Supervisors be notified of the action taken by the Council. Seconded by Councilman Yount, Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Petition of W. D. Cooper, asking that the alley in the rear of his prop- erty, lot 6 Rohner's Sub., being No. 1335 Glen Oak Ave., be graded so as to stop the water from neighbor- ing property from flowing over his lot. Councilman Schrempf moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Petition of property owners and residents in the vicinity of West 3rd and Roland Streets, asking that an old barn located on the lot at the southeast corner of West 3rd and Roland Streets owned by A. A. Acker be declared a nuisance and a fire hazard and be ordered re- moved. Councilman Yount moved that the petition be referred to the Chief of' the Fire Department and the Build- ing Commissioner. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Petition of Clarence Thorpe, for redemption of property purchased by the City at tax sale, stating that he is owner of lot 29 Belmond Add., that when the assessment was lev- ied against this property for a sani- tary sewer in Lawther Ave., he was in California and therefore did' not receive notice of this assessment, the original assessment amounted to $75.36, interest to date at 8% $9.79, penalty at 8% $6.03, Audit- or's fee 25c. He asks that he be allowed to pay the amount less the penalty. Councilman Maclay moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly Seconded by Council- man Yount. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Petition of John Schaefers, owner of lot 112 East Dubuque Add., ask- ing that he be permitted to build a garage, to be constructed of wood covered with sheet metal, and fire- proof roof. Stating that the Building Commissioner refused him a permit, that a construction of this material was not in compliance with the building ordinance. Councilman Maclay moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Building Commissioner by instructed to issue a permit. Sec- onded by Councilman Yount. Car- ried by the .following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Petition of property owners on Perry Street, asking that sidewalks be laid on Perry Street, from Grand- view Ave., to Grandview Park Add., a distance of about 200 feet. Signed by Guy Spera, A. L. Rogers, Harry J. Wiedner. Councilman Maclay moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Yount Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Meuser. Councilman Meuser entered and took his seat at 4:40 P. M. A bill -of Frank J. Weber in the sum of $167.00 for damages to his property on account of a clogged sewer, presented. Councilman Maclay moved that the bill be referred to the City So- Special Session, June 20th, 1927 257 licitor Seconded by Councilman Yount. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Communication of Department of Public Affairs, inviting our Engin- eers to be present at the convention of Smoke Prevention Association to be held at Des Moines June 27, 28, 29 and 30th, 1927, presented. No action taken. Contractors bonds of A. H. Radloff, R. F. Conlon, renewal of contract- ors bond of Edwin C. Kuehnle, and heating contractors bonds of Scherr and Thihnany, and Walter Baches, presented for approval, all the above bonds and renewals being properly executed, Councilman Yount moved that they be received and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Meus- er. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- , men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Notice of claim of Julia E. and Minnie L Kemler on account of damages to their property, lots 1, 2 and 3 College Sub., by changing the grade in the alley 1st south of West 3rd Street, between College and Walsh Streets. Claiming dam- ages in the amount of $723.72. Councilman Maclay moved that the claim be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Report of the City Waterworks for the month of May, 1927, present- ed for approval. Councilman Schrempf moved that the report be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Yount. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Petition ,signed by 34 signers, ask- ing that Garfield Avenue from Dock to Marshall Streets, abutting the play ground of the Marshall School be closed to traffic during the hours that base ball games are played on said grounds, and that Geo. Roepsch be authorized to act as traffic officer during said games, he having offered to do so without compensation. Councilman Schrempf moved that that part of the petition referring to the traffic officer be granted. Sec- Seconded by Councilman Schrempf, Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. City Manager Douglas reported verbally that he had given Joe Beecher permission to install a gas- oline filling station at the corner of Dodge and Nevada Streets. Action of the City Manager ap- proved. No motion. Communication of the Dubuque Dental Study Club recommending a joint meeting of the City Council, School Board, and said Dental Club for the purpose of discussing a hy- giene program for Dubuque. The Council will consider this mat- ter. No action. Petition of Wm. Zumhoff asking that a "No Parking sign be placed at the northwest corner of West 24th Street and Central Ave., on the 24th Street side, stating that the street is very narrow making it dangerous for traffic. Referred to City Manager to take care of this matter. No motion. On the matter of vacating the al- ley from West 3rd Street and Lang - worthy Ave., back of College Ave., City Manager to confer with the abutting property owners, relative to the disposal of the property. No motion. Councilman Maclay moved that the rules be suspended for the pur- pose of allowing anyone present wishing to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Meuser Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Mouser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. A communication from the Retail Merchants of the City of Dubuque, making the following recommenda- tions, was presented and read by Mr. Charles Landon: That automatic traffic signals be installed at the intersections of the follows streets: Fourth and Main Streets, 5th and Main Streets, 6th and Main Streets, 7th and Main Street, 8th and Main Streets, 9th and Main Streets, 1( and Main Streets, 11th and Main Streets, 8th and Locust Streets. That the left hand turn be permitted at all intersections until it is proven impractical when combined with the use of the automatic traffic signals. That traffic be required to stop before entering or crossing Rockdale Road and Grandview Avenue. That traffic be required to stop be- Special Session, June 20th, 1927 259 fore entering or crossing 14th Street at Locust Street. That the Boulevard Stop signs at the above intersections as well as the Boulevard Stop signs on the west side of Jackson Street at 14th Street, on the east and west sides, of Jackson Street at 20th Street and on the west side of Jackson Street at 32nd Street be illuminated. That all Boulevard Stop signs be painted with a light yellow back- ground and black letters. That the Boulevard Stop signs now in use be lowered one foot. That the parking limit signs be changed to read: Parking Limit 60 min. 9:00 A. M. -6:00 P. M. Except Sundays and Holidays. That white lines be painted on the pavement at the intersection of Grandview Avenue, Grace and Del- hi Streets, directing motorists where to turn and creating a Pedestrial Safety Zone, in the - intersection. They state further that they real- ize that no provisions have been made in the budget for the installa- tion of the improvement, but feel that ways and means may be found to finance this project, that one of our local firms is willing to pay for the automatic traffic signals and have the City refund them over a period of ten years, or they offer an- other plan, which is to pay for the signals and be refunded by the City after provisions for the purchase of such equipment have been placed in the budget for the next year and the budget adopted, Councilman Maclay moved that action on this matter be deferred until the City Manager has all the figures in for the cost of these sig- nals. Seconded by, Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Mr. F. Olds addressed the Coun- cil relative to a street. Mr. Olds offers to donate the land to the City for a street to open into Kane Street. Councilman Meuser moved that the Council view the grounds and the Clerk to notify Mr. Olds when the Council will view this property. Seconded by Councilman Yount. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. C. E. Dove, general manager of the Dubuque Electric Co., addressed the Council relative to eliminating pole service and constructing under- 258 Special Session, June 20th, 1927 onded by Councilman Yount. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Petition of Tent No. 24 Order of Macabees for permission to hold a carnival in Olinger park in the near future, presented. Councilman Meuser moved that the petition be referred to the City Clerk to check the list of signers in favor of this carnival, with a list of property owners abutting said grounds Seconded by Councilman Yount. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Ordinance No. 185 An Ordinance amending an Ordin- ance entitled "Ordinance No. 173." An Ordinance regulating street traffic within the city of Dubuque; prescribing rules and regulations for the use of streets, alleys, boule- vards and avenues by motor and other vehicles; providing a penalty for the violation of the provisions hereof, designating this ordinance as the "traffic ordinance of the City of Dubuque," and repealing ordinances Nos. 102, 122 and 125, heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of Dubuque by amending rule No. 58, paragraph 889, section 2 so as to include Locust Street from West 8th to West 10th Streets within the re- stricted parking period. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: Section 1. That an ordinance en- titled "Ordinance No. 173. An or- dinance regulating street traffic with- in the city of Dubuque; prescribing rules and regulations for the use of streets, alleys, boulevards and aven- ues by motor and other vehicles; providing a penalty for the violation of the provisions hereof, designating this ordinance as the "traffic ordin- ance of the City of Dubuque ", and repealing ordinances Nos. 102, 122 and 125, heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of Dubuque" be and the same is hereby amended by amending rule No. 58, paragraph 889, section 2 by adding thereto the following: "D. Upon Locust Street from West 8th to West 10th Streets." Section 2. That said rule No 58, as thus amended, will read as fol- lows: "Rule No. 58. No vehicles shall be parked between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M., except Sun- days and holidays, for a longer per- iod of time than one hour on the following named streets: (a). Upon Main Street from 1st to 13th Streets. (b). Upon Central Avenue from 13th to 20th Streets and on the east side of Central Avenue from 20th to 24th Streets. (c'). Upon West 8th Street from Bluff to Main Streets. (d). Upon Locust Street from West 8th Street to West 10th Street." Section 3 This Ordinance shall be in force and effect ten days from and after its final passage and ad- option by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and publication as provided by law. Passed, upon first reading this 6th day of June, 1927. Passed( adopted and approved up- on final reading this 20th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Tele- graph- Herald and Times - Journal newspaper June 22nd, 1927. JOHN STUBER, 6 -22 -1t City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilman Yount. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Plat submitted by Frank Dentin of Beutin's Sub. for approval and ac- ceptance by the Council. Mr. Beu- tin also suggested that the street in said Subdivision to the City of Du- buque be named Lindbergh Terrace. Councilman Maclay moved that this be referred to the City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Yount. Car- ried by the following vote : Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Petition of Arthur Greene, asking that he be allowed to operate a pop corn wagon on the southwest corner of 14th Street and Central Ave., on the 14th Street side. Councilman Meuser moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. 260 Special Session, June ground service from 8th and Pine Streets to about White Street on 8th Street and he also stated it will be necessary to erect a structure at 8th and Pine Streets to distribute the wires for the overhead construction and this structure would overlap a portion of Pine Street. He hereby asks the Council to permit the over- lapping of this street. The matter was referred to the City Solicitor to prepare the proper resolution. No motion. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1927. Adopted 1927. Councilmen l• Attest: City Clerk. 27th, 1927 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, June 27th, 1927. Meeting called by order of Mayor Melchior and Councilman Schrempf. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Schrempf. Absent — Councilman Yount. Mayor Melchior read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying special assessments and authorize the issuance of bonds for the im- provement of Dorgan Place, and the alley let west of Madison Street, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Councilman Maclay moved that the rules be suspended to allow any one present who wished to do so, to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Yount. Attorney R. P. Roedell addressed the Council relative to a petition of Eugene Forward. Stating that Over- view Street in the Rudolph Jones Addition, recently platted, is so situ- ated that a curve in said street cuts off the front of the sidewalk of pe- titioner's premises a distance of about ten feet, which is at present the driveway to Mr. Forward's prem- ises, which is beneficial to Mr. Jones and detrimental to petitioner, and he hereby asks that the Council take such action as may be necessary to protect him in the proper enjoyment of his property, and not to permit the construction as heretofore ap- proved. Councilman Maclay moved that the matter be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Yount. Councilman Yount entered and took his seat at 4:40 P. M Notice of publication certified to by the publisher of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment and authorize the issuance of bonds to pay for the improvement of Dorgan Place, from the west prop- erty line of the alley 1st, west of Madison Street, to the east property line of Ellis Street. Councilman Meuser moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. A remonstrance filed by Lyon and Willging, attorneys for Clara Hether- ington against the assessment as levied against her property lot 1 of 42 south 46 feet of 43 north 4 feet of 43. And lot 44 Cox's Add., for the improvement of Dorgan Place, for the reason that the improvement is of no benefit to her whatever, all of said lots being situated on Ellis Street, an improved street in the City, and there is no access to Dor- gan Place except over Ellis Street, and there is no reasonable possibil- ity of said improvement being of any benefit to said lots in the future. She therefore respectfully requests that no assessments be levied against said property for such improvement. Clara Hetherington, by Lyon and Willging, her attorneys. Dated June 24th, 1927. Councilman Maclay moved that ac- tion on the assessment for Dorgan Street improvement be deferred and the Council view the grounds Sec- onded by Councilman Yount. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Notice of publication of the City Council's intention to levy a special assessment and authorize the issu- ance of bonds to pay for the improve- ment of the alley 1st west of Madi- son Street from West 17th Street to Dorgan Place, presented. There being no remonstrance the notice was received and filed, 011 mo- tion of Councilman Meuser. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for improving the alley first west of Madison Street from West 17th Street to the north property line of Dorgan Place, by Uhlrich -Paley Co,, contractor, in front of and adjoin- ing the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or par- cel of real estate, as follows: Special Session, June 27th, 1927 261 Owner Description Amount Michael Sullivan, Sub. Lot 14 Dorgan Sub., being the E. 25 ft. of S. 113 ft. 3 in. of Lot 14 Dorgan Sub., Lot 2; concreate paving cost, $114.17; extra expense at 1 per cent, $1.14; interest at 6 per cent, 99c; total $116.30 H. O. Rose, Sub. Lot 15 Dor- gan Sub., S. 116.5 ft. Lot 2; concrete paving cost, $41.86; extra expense at 1 per cent, 42c; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total 42.64 H O. Rose, Sub. Lot 1 of City Lot 673A, Lot 2; concrete paving cost, $4.46; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, 4c; in- terest at 6 per cent 3c; total 4.53 John Kriebs, Sub. Lot 1 of City Lot 673A, Lot 1; con- crete paving cost, $11.49; extra expense at 1 per cent 11; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 11.70 John Kriebs, Sub. Lot 15, Dor- gan Sub. 8, 89.5 ft. Lot 1; concrete paving cost, $14.58; extra expense at 1 per cent, 15c; interest at 6 per cent, 13c; total 14.86 John Kriebs, Sub. Lot 16, Dor- gan Sub., S. 58 ft. Lot 1; concrete paving cost, $5.98; extra expense at 1 per cent, 6c; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 6.09 Anna Backert Est., Sub. Lots 2 of 16 and 2 of 17 Dorgan Sub. and 2 of City Lot 673A and 4 of City Lot 672A S. 116.5 ft Lot 1; concrete pav- ing cost, $26.10; extra ex- pense at 1 per cent, 26c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 23c; total 26 59 The Wallis Co., Sub. Lot 2 of City Lot 673, W. 25 ft. Lot 2; concrete paving cost, $42.26; extra expense at 1 per cent, 42c; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total 43.04 The Wallis Co., Sub. Lot 2 of City Lot 673, Lot 3; con- crete paving cost, $118.06; extra expense at 1 per cent, $1.17; interest at 6 per cent, $1.03; total 120.26 The Wallis Co., Sub. Lot 2 of City Lot 673, W. % Lot 7; concrete paving cost, $15.51; extra expense at 1 per cent, 16c; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; total 15.81 Chas. W. Danglemeyer, Sub Lot 4 of 2 of City Lot 673, W. 1 / Z Lot 1; concrete pav- ing cost, $44.68; extra ex- 262 Special Session, pense at 1 per cent, 45c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 38c; total 45.51 C. A. Lantzky and W. H Landschulz, Sub Lot 4 of 2 of City Lot 673, W. 1 /2 Lot 2; concrete paving cost, $25.55; extra expense at 1 per cent, 26c; interest at 6 per cent, 23c; total 26.04 C. A. Lantzky and W. H Landschulz, Sub. Lot 2 of City Lot 673, S. 12 ft. W. Y2 Lot 5; concrete paving cost, $14.90; extra expense at 1 per cent, 15c; interest at 6 per cent, 13c; total 15.18 Max Rottler, Sub. 14 Dorgan Sub., being the W. 25 ft. of S. 113 ft. 3 in. and the N. 50 ft. of Lot 14 Dorgan Sub., S. 116.5 ft. Lot 1; concrete paving cost, $63.58; extra expense at 1 per cent, 64c; interest at 6 per cent, 55c; total 64,77 Total $553.32 305.16 sq. yds. concrete pav- ing at $1.78 per sq. yd $543.18 Interest at 6 per cent 4.71 Extra expense at 1 per cent 5.43 Total $553.32 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved June 27th, 1927. Adopted June 27th, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor, ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second ed by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improvement of the alley let west of Madison Street herein- after described has been completed and said improvement has been ac- cepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has com- puted the cost and expense thereof to be $553,32. June 27th, 1927 And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the inten- tion of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said im- provement and a public hearing has been held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and _determined. Now therefor, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of improvement of the alley 1st west of Madison Street from West 17th Street to Dorgan Place there be issued improvement bonds to the amount of $553.32. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 27th day of July, A. D. 1927, shall be in the denominations of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $53.32: they shall be numbered from 1459 to 1464 inclusive and shall be divided into ten series of which the bond numbered 1459 shall constitute the first series and shall be pay able on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1928; the bond numbered 1460 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1929; the bond numbered 1461 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bond numbered 1462 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bond numbered 1463 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bond numbered 1464 shall constitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto at- tached; and said bonds shall be pay- able out of the proceeds of the spe- cial assessment levied for said im- provement.. Both principal and in- terest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. 1459 to 1464. Series No. CITY OF DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENT BOND The City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A D., 19 ; or any time before that date at the option of the City the sum of One Hundred Dollars with inter- est thereon at the date of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presenta- tion and surrender of the interest coupons hereto attached, both inter- est and principal are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapted 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 27th day of June, 1927. This bond is one of a series of 6 bonds, 5 for $100.00 numbered 1459 to 1463 and one for $53.32 numbered 1464; all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of improving the alley 1st west of Madison Street from West 17th Street to Dorgan Place and described in said resolu- tion; which cost is assessable and levied along said imprqvement, and is made a lien on all abutting or ad- jacent property, and payable in ten annual installments, with interest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done pre- cedent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- ments, collections and payment here- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Dubuque by its City Council has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 27th 'day of July, 1927, and has authorized the use of their fac- simile signatures to the interest coupons hereto attached. Mayor. Countersigned (Seal) City Clerk FORM OF COUPON On the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the Bond, the sum of at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its improvement bond No. dated 19 Mayor. Countersigned. Special Session, June 27th, 1927 263 City Clerk Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then de- liver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them . in a book to be kept by him for that pur- pose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Improvement Fund. Be it further resolved that the in- terest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile signature of the Mayor and counter- signed with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted June 27th, 1927. Approved: H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WIM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolution Designating Depositories For Public Funds Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the resolution heretofore adopted by this Council naming certain banks with- in the City of Dubuque as deposit- ories of public funds and fixing the amounts to be deposited in each of said banks be and the same is here- by amended so that hereafter this resolution shall remain in force and effect and take the place of the reso- lution heretofore adopted, until such a time as this resolution may be further changed or amended by the passage of a subsequent resolution. Be it further resolved that the fol- lowing banks shall be named as de- positories of public funds of the City of Dubuque, to wit: Consolidated National Bank. Federal Bank & Trust Company. First National Bank. 264 Special Session June 27th, 1927 Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Union Trust and Savings Bank. American Trust and Savings Bank. Be it further resolved that the amount of public funds to be depos- ited in each of said banks shall not exceed the sum of $80,000 and the City Treasurer is hereby instructed to carry out the terms of this reso- lution and to file with the county treasurer a copy of this resolution showing the list of such depositories. Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. (Signed) H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council. men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Dubuque, Ia. Gentlemen: The Local Board of Review appointed by your Honorable Body to equalize the taxes for the year 1927, beg leave to advise that it has completed its work after hav- ing been in session sixty -four (64) days. Hereto attached you will find all assessments equalized by the Board There being nothing further to do, it has taken final adjournment. Your approval is kindly requested. Respectfully submitted, CHAS. A. WRIGHT, A. P. ABELN, EMIL FELGNER, Board of Review. Attest: JOHN STUBER, Clerk, Board of Review The Board was in session sixty- four days at which sessions were present the members of the Board as follows: Chas. A. Wright, present 64 sessions at $8.00 $512.00 Emil Feigner, present 64 ses- sions at $8.00 512.00 A. P. Abeln, present 64 ses- sions at $8.00 512.00 Total $1536.0 Respectfully submitted, JOHN STUBER, Clerk, Board of Review. Dated this 27th day of June, 1927. Councilman Schrempf moved that the report be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Report of the City Clerk relative to the owners of property adjacent to the streets abutting on Olinger Park, presented and read. Councilman Meuser moved that the report be received and filed for record Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Petition of Tent No. 24 Order of Macabees, asking permission to hold a carnival in Olinger Park, Aug. 15th, 1927, presented, also petition of the Dubuque Tnades and Labor Con- gress, for permission to hold a car- nival in Olinger Park in the near future, presented. Councilman Schrempf moved that permission be granted to both peti- tioners providing they secure the signatures of 75 per cent of the abutting property owners, signifying their willingness that such carnivals should be held. Seconded by Coun- cilman Yount. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays — Councilman Maclay. Sign bonds for the operation of display signs of the following busi- ness houses: Princess Theatre, Frank J. Berg, Mathey Chevrolet Co., O. A. Hart, presented for approval. Being properly executed, Council- man Schrempf moved that they be received and placed on file. Second- ed by Councilman Meuser, Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Cigarette bond of Len A. Steiner, presented for approval. Being properly executed, Council- man Schrempf moved that the bond be approved and a permit to sell cigarettes be granted. Seconded by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. June 27th, 1927. Certificate of City Manager To City Council, Subject: Acceptance of Perry St. improvement. The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improve- ment of Perry Street from the alley first west of Grandview Avenue to Rider Street, by paving the same with concrete, J. F Lee Paving Co., contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stip- ulations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve- ments and Directing the Clerk to Publish Bids Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Perry Street from the alley 1st west of Grandview Avenue to Rider Street, by constructing curb and gutter and paving the same with concrete, has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been com- pleted according to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now therefor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Engin- eer be approved and that said im- provement be and the same is here- by accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to pre- pare a plat and schedule showing the lots or pracels of real estate sub- ject to assessment for said improve- ments and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall up- on receipt of such plat and sched- ule publish the notice of the Coun- cil's intention to levy special as- sessments therefor, as required by law. Be it further resolved that said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to publish a notice of the intention of the City Council to issue public improvement bonds to pay the cost of said improvements and state there- in the time and place when and where objections thereto may be filed by interested parties, the meet- ing of this Council for said purpose to be held on the same date that the special assessments herein provided for are to be levied. 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- provements an amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any re- Special Session, June 27th, 1927 265 tained percentage provided for there- in. Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, W. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded .by Councilman Meuser, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Mechior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. June 27th, 1927. Certificate of City Manager To City Council Subject: Acceptance of Green Street improvement The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improve- ment of Green Street from Asbury Street to Avoca Street, by construct- ing concrete curb and gutter, J. F. Lee Paving Co., contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stipulations of the contract and I would therefore recommend its ac- ceptance by the Council. C., E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improvements and Directing the Clerk to Publish Notice Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Green Street from As- bury Street to Avoca Street, by con- structing curb and gutter has been completed and the City Engineer 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 therefor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the re- commendation of the City Engineer 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 as- sessment for said improvemtns and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the 266 Special Session, June 27th, 1927 notice of the Council's intention to levy special assessments therefor, as required by law. Be it further resolved that said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to publish a notice of the intention of the City Council to issue public im- provement bonds to pay the cost of said improvements and state there- in the time and place when and where objections thereto may be fil- ed by interested parties, the meeting of this Council for said purpose to be held on the same date that the special assessments herein provided for are to be levied. 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- provements an 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 June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. June 27th, 1927. Certificate of City Manager To City Council Subject: Acceptance of Alta Vista Street Improvement The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improve- ment of Alta Vista Street from Kirk- wood Street one hundred feet north, by paving the same with concrete, J. F. Lee Paving Co., contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stipula- tions of the contract and I would therefore recommend its acceptance by the Council. C. E. DOUGLAS,' City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve- ment and Directing the Clerk to Publish Notice Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Alta Vista Street from Kirkwood Street to a point 100 feet north, by constructing curb and gut- ter and paving the same with con- crete, has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed accord- ing to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the re- commendation of the City Engineer 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 and parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvements and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspec- tion and said Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of the Council's in- tention to levy special assessments therefor, as required by law. Be it further resolved that said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to publish a notice of the intention of the City Council to issue public improvement bonds to pay the cost of said improvements and state there- in the time and place when and where objections thereto may be fil- ed by interested parties, the meeting ' of this Council for said purpose to be held on the same date that the spe- cial assessments herein provided for are to be levied. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby di- rected to pay to the contractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvements an amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained precent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, W. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, CityClerk. Councilman Meuser moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by 'Councilman Schrempf, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. June 27th, 1927. Certificate of City Manager .To City Council Subject: Acceptance of Kirkwood Street Improvement. The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improve- ment of Kirkwood Street from the end of the present improvement to the west line of Lot 13 Wood's Add., by paving the same with concrete, J. F. Lee Paving Co., contractors, has been completed. I further certify that this work has been done in accordance with the plans and specifications and stipula- tions of the contract and I would there fore recommend its acceptance by the Council. C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve- ments and iDirecting the Clerk to Publish Notices Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Kirkwood Street from the end of the present improvment to the west line of Lot 13 Wood's Add. by constructing curb and gut- ter and paving the same with con- crete, has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed ac- cording to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the re- commendation of the City Engineer 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 improvements and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspec- tion and said Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Council's intention to levy special assessments there- for, as required by law. Be it further resolved that said Clerk be and he is hereby directed to publish a notice of the intention of the City Council to issue public improvement bonds to pay the cost of said improvements and state therein the time and place when and where objections thereto may be filed by interested parties, the meeting of this Council for said purpose to be held qn the same date that the spe- cial assessments herein provided for are to be levied. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby di- rected to pay the contractor from the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvements an amount equal of his contract, less any retained percentage provided for therein. Special Session, June 27th, 1927 267 Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. J. H. MACLAY, W. H. MEUSER, ED. SCHREMPF, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Meuser moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Maclay, carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolution Approving Plat of Beu- tin's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Whereas, a plat of Beutin's Subdi- vision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, has been duly filed with the clerk of the city of Dubuque and considered by the city council, and it has been found that said plat conforms to the provisions of law relating thereto: Now, therefor, be it resolved by the city council of the city of Du- buque that said plat of Beutin's Sub- division in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is hereby approved. Be it further resolved that the May- or and Clerk be and they are hereby directed to certify to this resolution and said resolution shall be affixed to the plat. Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, (seal) Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Certificate of Mayor and Clerk State of Iowa, Dubuque County —ss. I, H. G. Melchior and John Stuber, Mayor and Clerk respectively of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted and approved by the city council of the city of Du- buque, on the 27th day of June, 1927, and the resolution hereto affixed is a true and correct copy of such reso- lution. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Subscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 27th day of June, 1927. A. E. SIGMAN, (seal) Notary Public. 268 Special Session, June 27th, 1927 Councilman Maclay moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolution Be it resloved by the city council of the city of 'Dubuque that the sur- ety bond of C. E. Douglas, City Man- ager, be and the same is hereby re- duced from $40,000 to $20,000, the same to become effective as and from the date when the present bond ex- pires, to wit, July 1, 1927. Passed, adopted and approved this 27th day of June, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, (seal) Mayor. ED. SCHREMPP, JOHN H. MACLAY, W. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Certificate of City Clerk State of Iowa, Dubuque County —ss. I, John Stuber, Clerk of the City of Dubuque, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution passed, adopt- ed and approved by the city council of the City of Dubuque on the 27th day of June, 1927. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Subscribed and sworn to before me, a NotaryP'ublic in and for Du- buque County, Iowa, this 27th day of June, 1927. A. E. SIGMAN, Notary Public in and for Dubuque (seal) County, Iowa. Councilman Maclay moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Ordinace No. 186 An Ordinance repealing and Ordi- nance entitle "Ordinance No. 124. An Ordinance regulating circuses, men- ageries, carnivals and shows and pre- scribing a penalty for the violation hereof, said ordinance having been adopted July 19th, 1922, presented and read. Councilman Schrempf moved that this be 'considered the 1st reading of the Ordinance, seconded by Coun- cilman Maclay, carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Ordinance No. 187 An Ordinance repealing an Ordin- ance entitled "An Ordinance amend- ing an Ordinance entitled "An Ordin- ance regulating circuses, menager- ies, ,carnivals and shows and pre- scribing a penalty for violation here- of" said Ordinance having been ad- opted on the 12th day of May, 1924, presented and read. Councilman Schrempf moved that this be considered the 1st reading of the Ordinance, seconded by Council- man Maclay, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Ordinance No. 188 An Ordinance regulating Circuses, menageries, Carnivals, and shows and prescribing a penalty for viola- tion hereof, presented and read. Councilman Meuser moved that this be considered the 1st reading of the Ordinance, seconded by Council- man Maclay, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Councilmen Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf, Yount. Nays —None. Petition of Chris A. Voelker, own- er of lote 35- 36 -37 -38 Rosedale Addi- tion, offering to redeem this property sold to City at tax sale, referred to the Council to view the grounds. No motion. Also petition of Ed Muntz offering to make a settlement on lots 60 -61 city and lots 1 of 30, 1 of 31 and lot 32 Burton's Addition, referred to Council to view the grounds. No mo- tion. There being no further business, Councilman Maclay moved to ad- journ, seconded by Councilman Meu- ser, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1927. Adopted 1927. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. BOARD OF HEALTH (Official) Special session June 27th, 1927. Present: Mayor Melchior, Coun- cilmen Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf, Yount. Mayor Melchior in the chair. A communciation for Dr. D. C. Steelsmith, Health director, present- ed and read, suggesting that the Board of Health authorize the Health officer to refer patients formerly treated at the County Venereal clinic as well as new patients, to the physi- cian of their choice, or a reputable physician for further treatment of their venereal disease. The Board of Health can recom- mend later that the bill for said treatment be paid by the proper au- thority. Action deferred. There being no further business the Board adjourned. JOHN STUBER, Clerk, Board of Health. Approved 1927. Adopted 1927. Board of Health Attest: Special Session, June 29th, 1927 Clerk of the Board. of Health. CITY coaxes 269 (Official) Special session, June 29th, 1927. Meeting called by order of Mayor Melchior and Councilman Schrempf. Council met at 4:30 p. m. Present: City Manager Douglas, Mayor Melchior, Councilmen Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf. Absent: Councilman Yount. Mayor Melchior read the call and stated that serevice thereof had been duly i$ade and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying the special assessment and authorizing the issuance of bonds for the im- provement of Dorgan Place from the West property line of the alley 1st west of Madison Street to East prop- erty line of Ellis Street and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher of the City Council's in- tention to levy the special assess- ment and authorize the issuance of bonds to provide for the payment of the improvement of Dorgan Place from the alley 1st west of Madison St. to Ellis Street. A remonstrance by Clara Hether- ington having been referred to the Council at the meeting of June 27th to view the grounds. The Council up- on viewing the grounds took the fol- lowing action. Councilman Yount entered and took his seat at 4:35 p. m.. Councilman Meuser moved that the remonstrance be received and filed, seconded by Councilman Maclay, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for improving Dorgan Place from the west property line of the Alley first west of Madison St. to the east property line of Ellis St., by Uhlrich- Paley Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the several Lots, and parts of Lots, and Parcels of Real Estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the sever- al amounts set opposite each Lot or Parcel of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount John R. Luthe, Dorgan Sub., lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost $186.98; ex- tra expense at 3.222676 per cent $6.03; interest at 6 per cent, $6.03; total amount taxed $194.64 270 Special Session, June 29th, 1927 Special Session, June 29th, 1927 271 Clara Wybrant, Dorgan Sub., Iot 5, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost $70.92; extra expense at 3.22676 percent $2.29; interest at 6 per cent $.61; total amount taxed 73.82 Emma Behrens et al, Dorgan Sub., lot 6, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost $128.95; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent $4.17; interest at 6 per cent $1.12; total amount taxed 134.24 John G. and Mary Becker,. Dorgan Sub, lot 7, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost $128.95; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent $4.17; interest at 6 per cent $1.12; total amount taxed 134.24 T. F. McCaffrey, Dorgan Sub , lot 8, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $129.88; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $4.19; interest at 6 per cent, $1.13; total amount taxed .. 135.20 Frederick Gasser, Dorgan Sub , lot 9, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $132.89; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $4.29; interest at 6 per cent, $1.15; total amount taxed 138.33 Realty Inv.•Corp., Dorgan Sub , lot 10, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $111.03; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.58; interest at 6 per cent, $.97; total amount tax- ed .. 115.58 Richard Mullen, Dorgan Sub , lot 11; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $114.15; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.68; interest at 6 per cent, $.99; total amount tax- ed .. 118.82 Richard Mullen, Dorgan Sub., lot 12, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $66.15; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $2.13; interest at 6 per cent, $.57; total amount tax- ed .. .... .. .. .. Thomas Mulqueeny, Dorgan Sub, lot 13, Concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $114.22; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.69; in- terest at 6 per cent $.99; total amount taxed 118.90 Robt. Jungk, Sub. Lot 2 of 2 of City Lot 678, lot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $49.31; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $1.59; in- terest at 6 per cent, $.43; total amount taxed 51.33 68.85 Robt Jungk, Sub. Lot 2 of 2 of City Lot 678, S. 50 feet, lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $11.27; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.36; interest at 6 per cent, $1.0; total amount taxed 11.73 Joseph Keppler, Sub. Lot 2 of 2 of City Lot 678, N. 50 feet lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $5.36; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.17; interest at 6 per cent, $.05; total amount taxed 5.58 Joseph Keppler, Sub. Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of City Lot 678, W. 1 -2 lot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $.52, extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.02; interest at 6 per cent, $.01; total amount tax- ed .. ... .55 .... .. ... .. Linda Roddy, Sub. Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of City Lot 678, W 1 -2, lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $.39; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.01; interest at 6 per cent, $.00; total amount taxed .40 Eliz. Knippel, Cox Add., lot 45, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.41; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.69; interest at 6 per cent, $.19; total amount taxed 22.29 Mrs. H. B. Hetherington Est , Cox Add., lot 44, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $29.48; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.95; inter- est at 6 per cent, $.26; total amount taxed 30.69 Mrs. H. B. Hetherington Est , Cox Add., N. 4 ft., lot 43, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.86; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 percent, $.09; interest at 6 per cent, $.02; total amount taxed 2.97 Mrs. H. B. Hetherington Est , Cox Add., S. 46 ft., lot 43, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $46.09; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $1.49; interest at 6 per cent, $.40; total amount taxed .. 47.98 Mrs. H. B. Hetherington Est., Sub. Lot 42, Cox Add., lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $101.90; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.29, interest at 6 per cent, $.88; total amount taxed 106.07 Clara Wybrant, Sub. Lot 42 Cox Add., Iot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.19; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.07; inter- est at 6 per cent, $.02; total amount taxed 2.28 Mrs. F. C. Stines, Dorgan Sub., N. 1 -2, lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $121.44; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.92; interest at 6 per cent, $1.06; total amount taxed 126.42 Frank C. Stines, Dorgan Sub , N. 1 -2, lot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $94.26; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $3.04; interest at 6 per cent, $.81; total amount taxed 98.11 Frank C. Stines, Dorgan Sub , N. 26 feet of W. 9 feet, lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $3.40; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.11; interest at 6 per cent, $.03, total amount taxed .3.54 Frank C. Stines, Dorgan Sub , N. 20 feet of E. 42 feet, lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $4.75; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.15; interest at 6 per cent, $.03; total amount taxed 4.93 Frank C. Stines, Dorgan Sub , lot 1A, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $135.09; ex- tra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $4.36; interest at 6 per cent, $L18, total amount taxed 140.63 Adama Zillig, Sub. Lot 17 Dor- gan Sub., lot 1, concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $12.84; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $.41; inter- est at 6 per cent, $.10; total amount taxed 13.35 Adam Zillig, Sub. City Lot 672A, lot 3, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $35.82; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $1.16; interest at 6 per cent, $.31; total amount taxed .. .... .. ...... 37.29 Henry Mueller, Sub. City Lot 672A, N. 50 feet, lot 2, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $15.50; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.50; interest at 6 per cent, $.14; total amount taxed.. 16.14 James L. Stines, Sub. Lots 2 of 16 and 2 of 17, Dorgan Sub. and 2 of City Lot 673A and 4 of City Lot 672 A, N 1 -2, lot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $63.34; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $2.04; interest at 6 per cent, $.55; total amount tax- ed 65.93 Anna Backert Estate, Sub. Lots 2 of 16 and 2 of 17, Dor- gan Sub. and 2 of City Lot 673A and 4 of City Lot 672A N 1 -2, lot 1, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $230.93; extra expense at 3.22676 per cent, $7.45; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.99; total amount taxed 240.27 John Kriebs, Sub. Lot 16 Dor- gan Sub., N 1 -2, lot 1, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $25.25; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $.81; interest at 6 per cent, $.22; total amount taxed 26.28 John Kriebs, Sub. Lot 15 Dor- gan Sub., N. 1 -2, lot 1, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $47.84; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $L54; interest at 6 per cent, $.41; total amount taxed 49.79 H. 0. Rose, Sub. Lot 15, Dor- gan Sub. N. 1 -2, lot 2, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $70.87; extra ex- pense at 3.22676, per cent, $2.29; interest at 6 per cent, $.61; total amount taxed 73.77 Max Rottler, Sub. Lot 14 Dor- gan Sub. being the W 25 feet of S. 113 feet, 3 in. and the N. 50 feet of Lot 14, Dor- gan Sub., N 1 -2, lot 1, con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $76.16; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $2.46; interest at 6 per cent, $.66; total amount taxed 79.28 Michael Sullivan, Sub. Lot 14 Dorgan Sub, being the E. 25 feet of SI 113 feet 3 in. of lot 14 Dorgan Sub. N. 1 -2, lot 2, concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $32.75; extra ex- pense at 3.22676 per cent, $1.06; interest at 6 per cent, $.28; total amount taxed. 34.09 Total amount taxed $2,524.31 1174.29 Sq. Yds. concrete paving at $1.78 per Sq. Yd. $2,090.24 465 Lin. Ft. comb. curb and gutter at 72 cts per lin, ft. 334.80 Interest at 6 per cent 21.02 Extra expense at 3.22676 per cent 78.25 Total .. .. .. ...........$2524.31 All of which is assessed in propor- tion to the special benefits conferred. Approved June 29, 1927. Adopted June 29, 1927. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER. City Clerk. 272 Special Session, June 29th, 1927 Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Maclay, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improvement Bonds Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improvement of Dorgan Place, hereinafter described has been completed and said improve- ment has been accepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to $2,524.31 And Whereas, public notice as provided by law, has been published by the City Clerk, stating the in- tention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said im- provement and a public hearing has been 'held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and determined: Now therefor, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of improving Dorgan Place from the al- ley 1st west of Madison Street to Ellis Street, there be issued Im- provement bonds to the amount of $2,524.31. Said bonds shall be issu- ed under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear the date as of the 27th of July, A. D 1927, shall be in the denomina- tions of $200.00 each,except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $124.31; they shall be numbered from 1446 to 1458 incl. and shall be divided into ten series of which the bonds numbered 1446 to 1447 shall consti- tute the first series and shall be pay- able on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1928; the bond numbered 1448 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1929; the bond numbered 1449 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the, lst day of April, 1930; the bond numbered 1450 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1931; the bond numbered 1451 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April 1932; the bond numbered 1452 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933, the bond numbered 1453 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1934; the bond numbered 1454 shall constitute the eighth series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1935, the bonds numbered 1455 to 1456 shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1936, the bonds numbered from 1457 to 1458 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1937. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, which shall be payable semi- annual- ly, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto attached, and said bonds shall be payable out of the proceeds of the special assess- ment levied for said improvement. Both principal and interest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be substantially in the following form: No. 1446 to 1458 Series No. City of Dubuque • Improvement Bond The City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19.., or any time before that date at the option of the City the sum of Two Hundred Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presentation and surrender of the interest coupons hereto attached, both interest and principal are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and inaccordance with a resolu- tion of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 27th day of June, 1927: This bond is one of a series of 13 bonds, 12 for $200.00 numbered 1446 to 1457 and one for $124.31 numbered 1458, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of improving Dorgan Place from the alley 1st west of Madison Street to Ellis Street and described in said resolu- tion; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adjacent property, and payable in ten annual installments, with in- terest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done pre- cedent to an in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution, and for the assessments, collections and payment hereon of said special tax, the faith and dili- gence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque byits City Council has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 29th day of July, 1927, and has au- thorized the use of their - simile signa- tures to the interest coupons hereto attached. Mayor. Countersigned (Seal) City Clerk. Form of Coupon On the ..day of A. D. 19.., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the Bond, the sum of at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque, being months interest due that day on its improvement bond No. dated 19.. Mayor City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is here- by instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Saction 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in special fund 10 be known as Improvement Fund. Be it further resolved that the in- terest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile signa- ture of the Mayor and countersigned with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted June 29th, 1927. Approved: H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor. ED. SCHREMPF, JOHN H. MACLAY, WM. H. MEUSER, EARL YOUNT, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Maclay. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Special Session, June 29th, 1927 273 Nays —None. Communication from the City Manager June 29th, 1927. Honorable Council, Dubuque, Iowa, Gentlemen: The consensus of opinion of the various organizations in the City of Dubuque seems to be that automatic traffic signals be installed at several intersections on Main Street. There is a diversity of opinion re- garding the operation of automobile •signals. First, should left hand turns b� allowed at all intersections con- trolled by automatic signals? Second, should safety zones be laid off at in- tersections for the protection of per- sons getting on and off street cars? Third, should automobiles be allow- ed to pass street cars taking on and putting off passengers when the au- tomatic signal shows clear? The width of our paving, the num- ber of street car tracks and the gen- eral traffic make all of these prob- lems worthy of consideration before placing the automatic signals. How- ever, these are operating problems and can be worked out and the most satisfactory method adopted after in- stallation. If we install automatic traffic sig- nals, I would recommend the follow- ing interesections for the first in- stallations: 4th and Main Streets, 5th and Main, 6th and Main, 7th and Main, 8th and Main, 9th and Main, 10th and Main, llth and Main, 8th and Locust Streets. The intersec- tions of Bluff and 8th Street and Iowa and 8th Streets are worthy of con- sideration at this time, also. How- ever, they can wait until later date, after we have had more experience operating the first group mentioned. In our original proposition last Year, we included the intersection of Rockdale Road and Grandview Av- enue. It was recommended by the Re- tail Merchants Bureau of the Cham- ber of Commerce that Rockdale Road be made a boulevard and that all traffic in Grandview Avenue should stop at the intersection. It seems that a better solution of this problem at this time would be to place a properly designed "Caution" sign in the interesection which will call the attention of all traffic to the' fact that this is an intersection at which caution is necessary in pass- ing. A flashing signal design which allows a light to be on a few seconds and off a few seconds would attract more attention than a light burning continuously. In connection with this flashing signal would be a large light- ed sign with the word "Caution" 274 Special Session, June 29th, 1927 Special Session, June 29th, 1927 275 printed on it. I feel that this or some similar type would be satisfactory at this point. Below you will find an estimate of cost of automatic traffic contral and operation: 36 units at $81.00 each... $2,916.00 9 grouping switches at $10 each 90.00 3 relay cabinets at $120.00 each .. 360.00 1 automatic variable contral and all red manual 240.00 22 poles at $22.00 484.00 $4,090.00 6,000 lin ft. of cable at 50c a foot $3,000.00 Labor for installation $1,910.00 $9,000.00 Or $1,000 per intersection. Cost of operation for year, based on 18 hrs. per day: 9 intersections at $76.80 $691.20 To light boulevard stop signs using 50 watt lamp, would be about 1 1 -4c per hour. For 24 hr. day for one year.. 99.50 The cost of this equipment will be the same if the city buys it direct from the company or through a local dealer. The cost of installation will be ap- proximately the same whether the city forces do the work or whether it is done by an outside organization. Owing to the situation of these lines that are nearby, it would be lights and it being possible to con- nect them with some electric supply lines that are nearby, it would be hard to draw up a set of specifica- tions to receive bids on this work. I would recommend that as soon as the city finances are in shape that the city purchase the above auto- matic traffic control equipment and have the same installed. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. Councilman Maclay moved that the communication be referred to the Council for closer inspection and dis- cussion, seconded by Councilman Meuser. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. June 29th, 1927. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: • The following is a list of those who have filed applications for cigarette permit for the year commencing July 1, 1927, together with the necessary bond for your approval. They have paid the permit fee of $100.00: John C. Beck, 1501 Central Avenue. The Interstate Co., Ill. Cent. Depot. The Interstate Co., C., M. & St. P, Depot. Potterveld Drug Co., 1687 Delhi Street. Arthur J. Trapp, 2400 Central Av- enue. Lawrence Nielson, 378 Main Street. V. F. Kruse, 2418 Central Avenue. Oscar J. Haas, 1266 Central Aven- ue. W. F. Trimpler Grocery Store, 1585 Delhi Street. The Candy Kitchen, 309 West 8th Street. Myers Cox Co., 409 -419 Iowa Street. Central Hotel, 1006 Central Ave. Mary Callaghan, 280 Main Street. Jaeger Kunnert Co., 404 Iowa Street. Temple of Sweets, 623 Main Street. John D. Flynn, 450 W. Locust Street. Frank McLaughlin, 115 East 22nd Street. Chas. F'. Meyers, 5 West 8th Street. Arthur H. Eichman, 2119 Rhom- berg Avenue. E. H. Beyer, 2117 Delhi Street. John S. Mayerle, 400 Central Av- enue. F. W. Hubert, 509 West 8th Street. United Cigar Stores 'Co. of Amer- ica, 801 Main Street. Kies Drug Store, 1348 Central Av- enue. City Council: The following are those applying for a renewal of their permit to July 1, 1928: Torbert Drug Co., 44 Main Street. Albert J. Mackert, 135 West 7th Street. Jas. C. Schneider, 2900 Central Av- enue. John G. Becker, 2162 Central Aven- ue. Majestic Cigar Store, 401 Main Street. Schroeder- Kleine Grocery Co., 40 -42 Main Street. Thomas H. Clark, 976 Main Street. Merchant's Hotel Cigar Stand, 304 Main Street. Respectfully submitted, ALLAN G. SIGMAN, Sec. to City Manager. The bonds being properly executed, Councilman Yount moved that they be approved and placed on file and permits granted, seconded by Coun- cilman Schrempf, carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Councilmen Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. City Council proceedings for the month of May, 1927, presented for approval, Councilman Meuser moved that they be approved as printed and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Schrempf. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Heating Contractor's bond of Chas. Pape & Son, presented. Being prop- erly executed Councilman Yount moved that it be received and placed on file, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Councilman Maclay moved that the rules be suspended to allow anyone present who wished to do so, to ad- dress the Council, seconded by Coun- cilman Meuser, carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. A delegation of ladies from the parents, association of Bryant school were present and one of their number addressed the Council relative to es- tablishing a playground for the children of said Bryant School. They were informed that it is too late to take this matter up at this time, but that it . will be taken care of next year. Attorney J. J. Kintzinger address- ed the Council relative to the petition of Dubuque Labor Congress, stating that they have another signer to their petition, and now have the re- quired 75 per cent of the property owners adjacent to Olinger Park, stating that they have no objection to a carnival exhibiting in Olinger Park during the week of July 4th, 1927, and said Dubuque Labor Congress hereby ask that the prayer of their petition asking that said Carnival be allowed to exhibit at said Olinger Park, be granted. .After considerable discussion, Councilman Yount moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Schrempf and Yount. Nays — Councilmen Maclay and Meuser. On the complaint of Paul Braun against the sewer in Shiras Avenue, claiming that owing to the construc- tion of said sewer the water floods his property and does damage to same. Councilman Meuser moved that this matter be referred to the City Manager and Engineer, seconded by Councilman Yount, carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Maclay, Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays —None. Councilman Maclay excused him- self and left the Council chamber at 5:20 p. m. Councilman Meuser moved that the City Manager be authorized to have the bleachers at the Municipal Ath- letic Field rebuilt at once and to sal - vage as much of the old lumber as posible and new lumber to be used where needed. Seconded by Council- man Schrempf, carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council- men Meuser, Schrempf and Yount. Nays -None. Absent — Councilman Maclay. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1927. Approved 1927. f Councilmen Attest: City Clerk.