1927 July Council ProceedingsCITY COUNCIL
(Official)
Special Session July 1st, 1927.
Meeting called by order of Council-
men Yount and Maclay.
Council met at 5:20 P. M.
Present —City Manager Douglas,
Mayor Melchior, Councilmen Maclay,
Meuser, Yount,
Absent — Councilman Schrempf.
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
bids for fire apparatus and acting on
any other business that may come
before the meeting.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the City Manager be given power to
enter into a contract with the Mack
Truck Co. for a new fire apparatus
for $7,400.00 net and the old appar-
atus in exchange. Seconded by
Councilman Maclay. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men, Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Schrempf.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the City Solicitor be empowered to
take such legal steps as may be nec-
essary to secure the cancellation of
the assessment of the Julien Ho-
tel Company from $300,000 to $100,-
000 as made by the Board of Review.
Seconded by Councilman Yount.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, 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.
Special Session, July 1st, 1927 277
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Regular meeting of the Council
July 4th, 1927, this being a legal
holiday. The Council met July 5th,
1927.
Present —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf, Yount.
There being no quorum present,
Council adjourned to July 11th, 1927.
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
Council July 11th, 1927.
Council met at 4:30 P. M.
Present —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Mayor Melchior stated that this is
an adjourned regular meeting of the
Council for the transaction of such
business as may regularly come be-
the meeting.
Petition of adjacent and abutting
property owners objecting to the im-
provement of O'Neill Street from
Burden Avenue to Brunswick Street,
for the reason that the improvement
at this time is unnecessary and
would involve a large expense which
would be out of proportion to the
value of any such improvement
Signed by Joseph Welty Est., M.
Muntz, Alma Kruse, F. J. Schrunk,
et al.
Councilman Yount moved that the
petition be received and filed. Sec-
onded by Councilman Meuser. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Communication of the Holland
Chimney Co. relative to a round hole
safety brick chimney, asking the
Council to consider the safety and
efficiency and, if favorable, to amend
the Building Ordinance to allow this
type of construction.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the communication be referred to
the Building Commissioner. Sec-
onded by Councilman Yount. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Bond of C. E. Douglas, City Man-
ager, also bonds of Fred Gantert,
City Auditor, and George Bennett,
City Assessor, presented for appro-
val.
Councilman Yount moved that the
bonds, being properly executed, be
278 Regular Session
received and placed on file. Second-
ed by Councilman Maclay. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Contractor's bond of Arnold Baum-
gartner, renewal of contractor's
bonds of C. C. Justman, Key City
Roofing Co.; sign bond of the Inter-
state Power Co.; renewal of sign
bends of The Grand Union Tea Co.,
Economy Tire Shop Inc., Great
American Stores at 1170 Iowa Street,
presented for approval.
Being properly executed, Council-
man Yount moved that the bonds be
approved, received and placed on
file. Seconded by Councilman Meu-
ser. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Y ount.
Ordinance No. 186, an ordinance
repealing an ordinance entitled, Or-
dinance No. 124, An Ordinance regu-
lating Circuses, Menageries, Carni-
vals, Shows, and prescribing a pen-
alty for the viblation hereof, said
crdinance having been adopted July
19th, 1922, presented for second
reading, having passed first reading
June 27th, 1927.
Councilman Yount moved that this
be considered the second reading of
the ordinance. Seconded by Council-
man Meuser. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council -
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Ordinance No. 187, an Ordinance
repealing an Ordinance, entitled "An
Ordinance amending an ordinance,
entitled "An Ordinance regulating
Circuses, Menageries, Carnivals and
Shows and prescribing a penalty for
the violation hereof, said ordinance
having been adopted May 12th, 1924,
having passed 1st reading June 27th,
1927, presented for second reading
Councilman Yount moved that this
be considered the second ieading of
the ordinance. Seconded by Council-
man Meuser. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council -
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Ordinance No. 188, an Ordinance
regulating Circuses, Menageries,
Carnivals and Shows, and prescrib-
ing a penalty for the violation here-
July 11th, 1927
cf, having passed upon first reading
June 27th, 1927, presented for sec-
ond reading.
Councilman Yount moved that this
be considered the second reading of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Council-
man Meuser. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Petition of Tent No. 24, Order of
Maccabees, asking privilege to have
a carnival company exhibit in Olin-
ger Park in August, presented. Ac-
tion deferred, no motion.
Reports of the City Auditor, City
Treasurer and the City Water
Works, for the month of June 1927,
presented for approval.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the reports be approved and filed for
record. Seconded by Councilman
Yount. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Dubuque, Iowa, July 9th, 1927.
To the Honorable City Council of
the City of Dubuque.
In compliance with the provisions
of the statutes of Iowa, the Park
board of the City of Dubuque, by
resolution duly adopted the 7th day
of July, 1927, has fixed the tax need-
ed to be levied or certified for levy
for park purposes by your Honorable
Body for the coming year to be at
the rate of 2% mills on the dollar
of the assessable property of the
city and that said amount expressed
in dollars is $30,000.00, and herewith
enclosed for consideration and ac-
tion is a properly signed copy of the
resolution duly adopted.
Very respectfully,
PARK BOARD OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IA.
by Glenn Brown, Chairman.
by F. J. Piekenbrock, Sec'y.
The following resolution was duly
adopted by the Park Board of the
City of Dubuque by unanimous vote
of the members present at said
meeting held July 7th, 1927, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Resolved as required by the sta-
tutes of Iowa providing for levy of
taxes for cities of the state for park
needs and purposes, the Park Board
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on the
7th day of July, 1927, fixes and cer-
tifies to the Honorable City Council
of Dubuque, Iowa, as the tax needed
to be levied by said City Council for
park needs and purposes for the
coming year including the sum need-
ed to pay the Park Bonds coming
due May 1st, 1928, and the interest
then due on the remaining park
bonds to be at the rate of 2% mills
on the dollar of the assessed value
of the taxable property of the City
of Dubuque and that said amount of
said taxes so required expressed in
dollars is $30,000.00.
PARK BOARD OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IA.
by Glenn Brown, Chairman.
by F. J. Piekenbrock, Secy.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the communication be referred to
the Council for consideration when
it prepares the tax levy. Seconded
by Councilman Yount. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
Regular Session, July 11th, 1927 279
July 11th, 1927.
City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: The following is a
list of those who have filed applica-
tions for cigarette permit for the
year commencing July 1, 1927, to-
gether with the necessary bond for
your approval. They have paid the
permit fee of $100.
Julien Dubuque Hotel, 2nd and
Main St.
Gust Prazas, 850 Main St.
Stamatios Constantinos, 1410 Cen-
tral Ave.
George Ragatz, Jr., 1996 Central
Ave.
Louis J. Knockle, 1048 Main St.
Mrs. Mary Baches, 815 W. 5th St.
Wm. C. Leik, 501 Rhomberg Ave.
Anton Fortman, 234 Main St.
Charles Falkenhainer, 1097 Julien
Ave.
Peter Nicks, Adolph Kochendorfer,
696 Central Ave.
Esther Hoar, 4th and Central Ave.
B. R. O. E. Lodge No. 297, 7th and
Locust St.
Leo Loes, 1545 S. Grandview Ave.
Wm. Horne, 400 Rhomberg Ave.
George Miller, 23 -24 W. 4th St.
Alois Glab, 2991 Central Ave.
Leo Bisping, 1696 Central Ave.
Jay Luckey, 438 -446 Main St.
Jos. J. Fettgather, 1044 Central
Ave.
Chris Linehan, 1618 Central Ave.
Ralph Abbato, Dubuque.
Geo. J. Scherer, 1187 Iowa St.
Frank Schaeffie, Edw. Trainer, 923
Main St.
Chris Heller, 1515 Central Ave.
Hugh J. Kress, 55 E 7th St.
George Zillig, 2222 Central Ave.
Western Grocer Co., 90 -98 Main St.
G. H. Holcher, manager T. W.
Ruete Drug Co., 656 Main St.
The following are those applying
for a renewal of their permit to July
1, 1928.
Geo. Trimpler, 1701 Asbury St.
John Gengler, 926 Main St.
C. W. Joseph, 120 W. 1st St.
Clarence Buelow, 1555 S. Grand-
view Ave.
John P. George Co, 241 Main St.
Charles Petrakis, 1958 Central
Ave.
Mrs. Evelyn Snyder, 543 W. 8th.
Hartig Drug Co., 756 Main St.
A. J. Hartig Co, 97 Locust St.
Harry J. Jacquinot, 1850 Central
Ave.
Signal Pool Room, Henry Buckley,
proprietor, 336 Main St.
Respectfully submitted,
Sec'y to City Manager.
A. E. SIGMAN,
Councilman Yount moved that the
bonds, being properly executed, be
received and filed and the permits
be granted. Seconded by Council-
man Meuser. Carried By the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council.
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
July 11th, 1927.
Certificate of City Manager.
To City Council:
Subject: Acceptance of Overview
Court Improvement.
The undersigned hereby certifies
that the contract for the improve-
ment of Overview Court from the
west property line of South Grand-
view Avenue to the end of said
street, by paving the same with con
crete, J. F. Lee Paving Co., con-
tractor, 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.
by W. H. Cullen,
City Engineer.
A Resolution Accepting Improve-
ments and Directing the Clerk
to Publish Notices.
Whereas, the contract for the im-
provement of Overview Court from
South Grandview Avenue to end of
said street, by constructing curb and
gutter and paving the same with
concrete, has been completed and
the City Manager has examined the
work and filed his certificate stating
that the same has been completed
according to the terms of the con-
tract, plans and specifications and
280 Regular Session, July llth, 1927
recommends its acceptance, now
therefor
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, that the
recommendation of the City Engi-
neer 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 parcesl of real estate
subject to assessment for said im-
provements and file the same in the
office of the City Clerk subject to
public inspection and said Clerk
shall upon receipt of such plat and
schedule publish the notice of the
Council's intention to levy special
assessments therefor, as required by
law.
Be it further resolved that said
Clerk be and lie 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 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-
tained percentage provided for
therein.
Passed, adopted and approved this
llth day of July, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
WM. H. MEUSER,
EARL YOUNT.
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Meuser moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
July 11th, 1927.
Certificate of City Manager.
To City Council:
Subject: Acceptance of West Street
Improvement.
The undersigned hereby certifies
that the contract for the improve-
ment of West Street from the west
property line of Finley Street to the
west property line of Gilliam Street,
by constructng combination concrete
curb and gutter, J. F. Lee Paving
Co., contractor, 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.
by W. H. Cullen,
City Manager.
A Resolution Accepting Improve-
ments and Directing the Clerk
to Publish Notices.
Whereas, the contract for the im-
provement of West Street from Fin-
ley Street to Gilliam 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
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 Engi-
neer be approved and that said im-
provement be and the same is here
by accepted and the City Engineer
be and he is hereby directed to pre-
pare a plat and schedule showing
the lots or parcels of real estate
subject to assessment for said im-
provements 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
.•chedule publish the 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
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 pur-
pose 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
therein.
Passed, adopted and approved this
llth day of July, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
WM. H. MEUSER,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Meuser moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay.
Schrempf.
July llth, 1927.
Certificate of City Manager.
To City Council.
Subject: Acceptance of Pearl Street
Improvement.
The undersigned hereby cretifies
that the contract for the improve-
ment of Pearl Street from the west
property line of O'Hagan Street to
the end of said street, by construct-
ing combination concrete curb and
gutter, J. F. Lee Paving Co., con-
tractors, has been completed.
I further certify that this work
bus 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.
by W. H. Cullen,
City Engineer.
A Resolution Accepting Improve-
ments and Directing the Clerk
to Publish Notices.
Whereas, the contract for the im-
provement of Pearl Street from
()'Hagen Street to end of said street,
by constructing curb and gutter, has
been completed and the City Engi-
neer has examined the work and
filed his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according
to the terms of the contract, plans
and specifications and recommends
its acceptance, now therefor
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, that the
recommendation of the City Engi-
neer be approved and that said im-
provement be and the same is here-
by accepted and the City Enginee
be and he is hereby directed to pre-
pare a plat and schedule showing
the lots or parcels of real estate
subject to assessment for said im-
provement and file the same in the
office of the City Clerk subject to
public inspection and said Clerk
shall upon receipt of such plat and
schedule publish the notice of the
Regular Session, July llth, 1927 281
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
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 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-
tained percentage provided for
therein.
Passed, adopted and approved this
llth day of July, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
WM. H. MEUSER,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Meuser moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Maclay,
Schrempf.
Mrs. Robert Jungk appeared be-
fore the Council and remonstrated
(verbally) against the assesment
as levied against her property on
Madison Street for the improve-
ments of Dorgan Place and the Alley
first west of Madison Street, stating
that her property has no outlet on
this alley and street, and therefore
her property derives no benefit from
these improvements and asks that
her assessments be cancelled.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the remonstrance be received , and
filed. Seconded by Councilman
Yount. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
July 11th, 1927.
Mr. C. E. Douglas,
City Manager, Dubuque, Iowa.
Dear Sir: I am submitting a re-
port and recommendation on the
282 Special Session, July
building located at 220 -228 Iowa
Street, now owned by the Dubuque
Ilide and Fur Co. Front wall from
grade to be taken down and rebuilt;
back wall to be taken down and re-
built; the roof over this whole build-
ing should be taken off and replaced
with a new roof; side wall at the
north side is in bad condition, same
should be rebuilt and roof joists an-
chored into structural work.
Code requirements for floor loads
in warehouses, Section No. 64, calls
for 150 lbs. to the square foot on all
floors over the first floor
Section 531 of Code specifies that
the reconstruction of old buildings
shall conform in every detail to the
regulations for new structure and
shall be classified according to the
purpose and location for which they
are used.
The building in question, known as
the Clark Awning Company's work
shop, at 220 -228 Iowa Street, has
been purchased by the Dubuque
Aide and Fur Co. It is their inten-
tion to make minor repairs, enough
to get in. This would be contrary
to our Code as the building is in
very bad condition and requires ex-
tensive repairs, or be taken down
altogether and replaced with a new
structure, something that would at
least be sanitary and not detrimen
tal to public health.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES C. MAC INERNEY,
Building Commissioner.
Permit refused. The owner did
not submit any plans or specifica-
tions.
Councilman Meuser moved that
the report be referred to the Coun-
cil to view the grounds. Seconded
by Councilman Yount. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Schrempf.
There being no further business.
Council adjourned.
JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Approved 1027.
Adopted 1927.
Councilmen
Attest:
City Clerk.
19th, 1926
CITY COUNCIL
(Official.)
Special Session July 19th, 1927.
Meeting • called by order of Mayor
Melchior and Councilman Schrempf.
Council met at 4:30 P. M.
Present —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Absent — Councilman Meuser.
Mayor Melchior read the call and
stated that this meeting is called for
the purpose of actng on the petition
of the Macabees asking for the priv-
ilege of putting on a carnival at
Olinger Park, and acting on any oth-
er business that may come before
the meeting.
Notice of suit, Julia E. Kemler and
Minnie L. Kemler against the City
of Dubuque, in the sum of $725.00 on
account of damage to property, Lots
1 -2 -3, College Sub., by cutting down
the established grade of the alley
abutting these lots, contrary to the
established grade, without an ordin-
ance or resolution authorizing the
same to be done.
Councilman Schrempf moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman
Maclay. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas — Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Meuser.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the rules be suspended to allow any-
one present who wishes to do so to
address the Council. Seconded by
Councilman Yount. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Meuser.
Messrs. Fosselman, Marshall, Bar-
ringer et al, addressed the Council
objecting to any more carnivals to
exhibit in Olinger Park, stating that
they are a nuisance and a menace
to health, and stated that they had
their doubts about the promoters
havng the signatures of 76% of the
abutting property owners giving
their consent thereto. Mr. George
Hendricks, representing the Maca-
bees, who had a petition in the Coun-
cil several weeks ago for permission
to stage a carnival at said Olinger
Park, addressed the Council relative
to their petition stating that they
had the same number of signers as
the Dubuque Labor Congress had,
and that their petition was present-
ed to the Council before the Labor
petition and could see no reason why
the Council should not grant the
Macabees the same privilege under
the .same conditions.
Messrs. Brede, Roshek, Miles,
Euechele et al addressed the Council
relative to the deplorable condition
of Rhomberg Avenue, from Lincoln
Avenue to the Eagle Point High
Bridge, and urged that this stretch
of street be improved or repaired,
and asked the Council not to delay
action as the street as it now is, is
a disgrace to the City. The Council
will consider this matter at their
not meeting which will be held July
21st.
Petition of Jos. W. Froelich com-
plaining against the existence of a
barn in the alley on the premises
owned by Mrs. Chas. Fosselman and
situated on the property designated
as 2320 and 2322 Jackson Street,
stating that this barn is in a dilap-
idated condition and is a fire hazard
and a nuisance and ought to be
removed.
Councilman Schrempf moved that
the petition be referred to the
Health Officer for investigation and
report. Seconded by Councilman
Maclay. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Mouser.
Petition of Ed Muntz objecting to
the assessment levied against Lots
8 and 19, Morgan's Sub., on account
of water connections, stating that
assessments are $50.93 against each
lot, a total of $101.86, claiming that
this is far in excess of the valua-
tion of the property. He hereby of-
fers to settle these assessments by
paying $50.00 in full.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Manager and Engineer for investi-
gation and report. Seconded by
Councilman Yount, Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount,
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Meuser.
Petition of Wm. Kretschmer,
agent for S. P. Rider Estate, asking
permission to construct a fireproof
shed, 7 by 8 feet by 7 feet high, on
the roof of building known as 1775
and 1779 Central Avenue as a stor-
age room for tenants.
Councilman Schrempf moved that
the petition be referred to the Build-
ing Commissioner for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Yount. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas—Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Special Session, July 19th, 1926 283
Absent— Councilman Meuser.
Report of Building commissioner.
To the Honorale Mayor and City
Council.
Gentlemen: Relative to the Hol-
land Chimne's flue. It is only 3
inches wide and of the same thick-
ness as common brick. This is laid
without any lining and is not in my
cpinion as good as a good common
brick flue, laid single and plastered
on the inside.
The City Code calls for all flues
to be lined with flue lining or built
of double brick. This so- called inter -
locking system as used by the l ol-
land Co, flue has no merit; it is lia-
able to be set without much mortor
at a joint, thereby leaving a danger-
ous joint and fire exposure.
The question of cost is another
item for consideration. The Holland
flue costs more than a plain double
brick flue and is not nearly as safe.
P. S. —Our present system of flue
construction is safe and satisfac-
tory, and this system has the appro-
val of the best authority in the
country (The National Board of
Underwriters, and the Bureau of
Standards). The Holland flue has
no such approval.
Respectfully submitted,
JAME MAC INERNEY,
Building Commissioner.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the report be received and filed.
Seconded by Councilman Yount.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent— Councilman Meuser.
Petitions with bonds attahced,
(for permits to sell cigarettes), of
Merchants Billiard Parlor, 326 Main
Street, Edward Werdehoff proprie-
tor; The Economy Drug Store, 1040
Julien Avenue, B. F. Baumhover
proprietor; M. C. Mai, 1401 Central
Avenue.
The bonds being properly exdc-
uted, Councilman Yount moved that
the bonds be received and placed on
Me and permits be granted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Maclay. Car -
ried by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Yount, Schrempf.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Meuser.
Renewal of bonds of Dubuque Au-
to Supply Co. and Aloysius M. Di-
desch, for the operation of display
signs, presented.
Being properly executed, Council-
man Yount moved that they be re-
ceived and placed on file. Seconded
by Councilman Maclay. Carried by
the following vote:
284 Special Session,
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Petition of A. L. Rhomberg, stat-
ing that on May 2nd, 1927, the spe-
cial assessment for construction of
the Eagle Point Sewer, levied in
1924 against Lots 314 and 315, Ham's
A.dd., was reduced by the Council
from $96.69 per lot to $13.88 per lot,
for the reason that these lots were
not adjacent to the sewer and no
connection could be made. He now
calls attention to the fact that Lots
316 and 317, immediately adjoining
the lots referred to, are precisely in
the same predicament and respect-
fully asks that the assessments be
reduced in a similar manner and
would suggest that in order to sim-
plify matters that the amounts over-
paid on Lots 316 and 317 be credited
to Lot 318, which is also owned by
Lim and assessed for the same
sewer. Dated July 18th, 1927.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the petition be received and filed.
Seconded by Councilman Yount
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Petition of Mrs. Frank Higgins,
stating that when the city workmen
were cutting weeds on Roosevelt
Street they deliberately cut down
her raspberry bushes, which were on
her property, a strip about 8 by 20
feet, and she hereby asks the City
to reimburse her for this loss.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the matter be referred to the City
Engineer for investigation and re-
port. Seconded by Councilman
Schrempf. Carreid by the following
vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Communication from the State
Highway Commission calling atten-
tion of the Mayor and City Council
to a change in the Code, relative to
traffic rules. Chapter 120, Acts of
42nd G. A., Section 1. That Section
5030 of the Code of 1924 is hereby
r epealed and a substitute enacted.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the communication be referred to the
City Solicitor. Seconded by Council
man Yount. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
A communication from the Iowa
Association of Chiefs of Police, stat-
July 19th, 1926
ing that the next convention of this
association will be held at Ft. Dodge,
lowa, August 9- 10 -11, 1927, and urg-
ing that Dubuque be represented.
Councilman Schrempf moved that
the Chief of Police, John Gielles, be
authorized to attend this meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Maclay.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Communication from the Dubuque
Dental Study Club recommending a
joint meeting of the City Council,
School Board and the Dental Study
Club to discuss a hygiene program
for Dubuque.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Councilman
Yount. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Report of City Solicitor on the
delinquent assessment and taxes
against Lot 1 of Sub. City 593, own-
ed by Clement Driscoll, purchased
by the City at tax sale.
For improvement of 1st St $ 89.46
Interest from time of sale at
5% 16.10
Regular tax for 1922 51.05
Interest at 5% 9.23
Subsequent tax, 1923 56.71
Interest at 5% 7.46
Subsequent tax, 1924 4.90
Interest at 5% 4.90
Subsequent tax, 1925 53.27
Interest at 5% 2.55
Total July 15th $347.62
The City Solicitor recommends that
the City accept this amount. The
regular tax for 1926 amounting to
$52.94 is still due.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the recommendation of the City So-
licitor be approved and the Treas-
urer be instructed accordingly. Sec -
cnded by Councilman Yount. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Meuser.
Councilman Maclay asked to be
excused and left the Council Cham-
ber at 5:50 P. M.
Petition of the Order of Macabees,
Tent No. 24, asking permission to
have a carnival exhibit in Olinger
Park was again presented, having
the required number of signatures.
Councilman Schrempf moved that
the prayer of the petition be grant-
eci. Seconded by Councilman Yount.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas - Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilmen Maclay,
Meuser.
Ordinance No. 186 having passed
first and second reading, presented
for final reading and adoption.
Ordniance No. 186.
AN ORDINANCE repealing an Or-
dinance entitled "Ordinance No.
124. An Ordinance regulating Cir-
cuses, Menageries, Carnivals and
Shows and prescribing a penalty
for violation hereof," Said Ordin-
ance having been adopted on July
19th, 1922.
Be It Ordained by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
Section 1. That an Ordinance en-
titled "Ordinance No. 124. An Ordi-
nance regulating circuses, menager-
ies, carnivals and shows and pre-
scribing a penalty for violation here-
of," be and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
Section 2. This Ordinance being
deemed urgent and of immediate
necessity for the promotion of the
peace, comfort and health shall be
in force and effect from and after its
final passage by the City Council
and publication as required by law.
Passed upon first reading this 27th
day of June, 1927.
Passed upon second reading this
llth day of July, 1927.
Passed, adopted and approved up-
on final .reading this 19th day of
June, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
ED. SCHREMPF,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Published officially in the Tele-
graph- Herald and Times - Journal
newspaper July 20, 1927.
JOHN STUBER,
July 20, 1927 -1t. City Clerk.
Ordnance No. 187, havng passed
first and second reading, presented
for final reading and adoption.
Ordinance No. 187.
AN ORDINANCE repealing an Ordi-
nance entitled "An Ordinance
amending an Ordinance entitled
'An Ordinance regulating Cir-
cuses, Menageries, Carnivals and
Shows and prescribing a penalty
for violation hereof'," said Ordin-
ance having been adopted on the
12th day of May, 1924.
Be it Ordained by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
Section 1. That an ordinance en-
Special Session, July 19th, 1926 285
titled "An Ordinance amending an
ordinance entitled `An Ordinance
regulating circuses, menageries, car-
nivals and shows and prescribing a
penalty for violation hereof" be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Section 2. This Ordinance being
deemed urgent and of immediate
necessity in the interest of public
health, peace and comfort shall be
in force and effect from and after
its final passage and adoption by the
City Council and publication as pro-
vided by law.
Passed upon first reading this 27th
day of June, 1927.
Passed upon second reading this
llth day of July, 1927.
Passed, adopted and approved up-
on final reading this 19th day of
July, 1927.
H G MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
ED. SCHREMPF,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Published officially in the Tele-
graph- Herald and Times - Journal
newspaper July 20th, 1927.
JOHN STUBER,
July 20, 1927 -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 Schrempf, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilmen Maclay,
Mouser.
Ordinance No. 188 having passed
first and second reading, presented
for final reading and adoption.
Ordinance No. 188.
AN ORDINANCE regulating Cir-
cuses, Menageries, Carnivals and
Shows and prescriing a penalty for
violation hereof.
Be It Ordained by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque:
Par. 922. Excluded from residence
neighborhoods.
Section 1. No person, firm, assoc-
iation or corporation shall be per-
mitted to conduct or operate a cir-
cus, menagerie, carnival or show
anywhere within the City of Du-
buque in residence neighborhoods or
districts; providing, however, that
where such circus, menagerie, car-
nival or show is to be conducted for
one day only this restriction shall
not apply.
Par. 923. Terms defined.
Section 2. The term, "residence
neighborhood or district" as used
herein, shall be defined to be any
part of the city which is built up
with residences, homes, churches or
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schools where such buildings are
within 260 feet in any direction of
the place where it is proposed to
hold or conduct such performances.
Par. 924. Manner of conducting.
Section 3. Circuses, menageries,
carnivals and shows, whether the
same are held within or without
residence districts, shall at all times
be conducted in an orderly, peaceful,
lawful and quiet manner and so as
not to interfere with or obstruct
streets and highways near and ad-
jacent to where such performances
are being held.
Par. 925. License fees.
Section 4. No circus, menagerie,
carnival or show shall be held with-
in the City of Dubuque without a
permit having first been procured
therefor from the City Manager and
no permit shall be issued until the
follownig license fees have been paid
in advance:
For each circus or menagerie
$200.00 for the first day and $100.00
for each succeeding day.
For each wild west show $125.00
for the first day and $75.00 for each
succeeding day.
For each day and pony show $50.00
for the first clay and $25.00 for each
succeeding day.
For each carnival $50.00 for the
first day and $25.00 for each suc-
ceeding day.
The City Council reserves the
right to impose additional conditions
and restrictions as a condition to the
issuance of the license as the cir-
cumstances, from time to time, may
require.
Par. 926. Penalty.
Section 5. Any person, firm, asso-
ciation or corporation who violates
any of the provisions of this ordin-
ance shall be punished by a fine of
not to exceed $100.00 or imprison -
ment not to exceed 3Q days for each
offense, and each day that any of
the provisions of this ordinance are
not complied with shall be consid-
ered a separate offense.
Section 6. This ordinance being
deemed urgent and of immediate ne-
cessity for the preservation of the
health, peace and comfort shall be
in force and effect from and after
its passage by the City Council and
publication as required by law.
Passed upon first reading this 27th
day of June, 1927.
Passed, upon second reading this
11th day of July, 1927.
Passed, adopted and approved up-
Session, July 19th, 1926
on final reading this 19th day of
July, 1927.
H. G, MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
ED. SCHREMPF,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Published officially in the Tele-
graph- Herald and Times- Journal
newspapers, July 20th, 1927.
JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
July 20, 1927 -1t.
Councilman Schrempf moved the
adoption of the Ordinance. Second-
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Schrempf, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilmen Maclay,
Meuser.
There being no further business.
Council adjourned.
JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk,
Approved 1927.
Adopted 1927.
Councilmen
Attest:
City Clerk.
Special Session
CITY 000NCIL
(Official)
Special Session, July 21st, 1927.
Meeting called by order of Mayor
Melchior, Councilman Meuser.
Council met at 4:00 P. M.
Present —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Absent — Councilman Schrempf.
Mayor Melchior read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting is
called for the purpose of creating a
Sanitary District and acting on any
other business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
Resolution.
Be it Resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque that, a sani-
tary district for the purpose of col•
letting and disposing of garbage and
such other material as may become
dangerous to the public health, and
for the oiling, sprinkling, flushing
and cleaning of streets be and the
same is hereby created, said district
to comprise the entire limits of said
City of Dubuque.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21st day of July, 1927, by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
JOHN H. MACLAY,
WM. H. MEUSER,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Maclay moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Schrempf.
Resolution.
Whereas, Rhomberg Avenue from
the North line of Lincoln Avenue to
the Eagle Point Bridge, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, is a continuation
of the Primary Road System of the
State of Iowa, the same being known
as Highway No. 61, and
Whereas the houses on said street
within the described limits average
not less than two hundred feet
apart; and
Whereas said street and highway
is in immediate need of improvement
by grading and hard surfacing; and
Whereas a proposal for the grad -
ir.g and hard surfacing of said street
and highway within the described
limits for a width of twenty -six feet
has been received by the City Coun-
July 21st, 1927 287
cif of said City of Dubuque, which
proposal is in the sum of $8,217,73;
and
Whereas, by virtue of Chapter 101
of Acts of the 42nd G. A., the High-
way Commission of the State of
Iowa has jurisdiction to improve by
g rading and hard surfacing high-
ways within cities which are a con-
tinuation of primary roads for a
width of twenty feet; and
Whereas, it is deemed advisable
and necessary to take advantage of
such provisions of the law; now,
therefore
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Dubuque that the
Highway Commission of the State of
Iowa be and it is hereby requested
to improve, or pay the cost of im-
proving, by grading and hard surfac-
ing Rhomberg Avenue from the
north line of Lincoln Avenue to the
Eagle Point Bridge in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Said street within
the described limits being a contin-
uation of State Highway No. 61,
plans and specifications for said im-
provement having heretofore been
adopted by the Council of said City
and are now on file in the office of
the City Clerk, said highway to be
improved by said Commission for a
width of twenty feet.
Be it further resolved that, since
said high }vay forms the entrance to
the City of Dubuque from the State
of Wisconsin and a vast amount of
travel passes over the same, in the
event said Commission cause said
highway to be improved or pay the
cost thereof for a width of twenty
feet, then this Council will cause
said highway to be further improved
for an additional six feet, making
the entire improvement twenty -six
feet in width.
Be it further resolved that a cer-
tified copy of this resolution be sent
to the Highway Commission at
Ames, Iowa, by the City Clerk.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21st day of July, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
JOHN H. MACLAY,
WM. MEUSER,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Maclay moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Meuser. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, CounciI-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
Absent — Councilman Schrempf.
Pond of L. J. Fosselman, for the
m
'0
0
g
Proposed
Expense
Estimated
for 1928
Balance
on Hand
March 31, '27
Est. Sur's
of Balance
on Hand
Estimated
Income
other than
Taxation
Amount
Necessary
Ito to be Raised
Taxation
Expended
for Year 1928
Expended
for year 1925
288 Special Session, July 21st, 1927
operation of a display sign, present-
ed for approval.
It being properly executed, Coun-
cilman Meuser moved that it be re-
ceived and placed on file. Seconded
by Councilman Yount. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Schrempf.
Petition of John H. Bradley, own
er of all the property fronting on
Bradley Street, from the Alley first
west of Grandview Avenue to the
South line of Rider Street, asking
that the City establish the sidewalk
grade on the above mentioned por-
tion of said street.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Engineer. Seconded by Councilman
Meuser. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas -Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays -None.
Absent - Councilman Schrempf.
Councilman Maclay moved that
the rules be suspended to allow any-
one present who wishes to do so to
address the Council.
Frank McCoy addressed the Coun-
cil and complained about the secre-
tary to the City Manager, stating
that he acted ungentlemanly towards
him. The Mayor stated that the
Council would take this up with the
City Manager.
Report of the City Engineer, to
whom was referred the petition of
Mrs. Frank Higgins, in which com-
plaint was made that the City work-
men in cutting weeds on Roosevelt
Street, cut down her raspberry
bushes, and asking that she be re-
imbursed for the damage done,
stated that the bushes were cut
down as she had stated, but did not
know what the value of the bushes
were. No action taken.
There being no further business,
Council adjourned.
JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Approved 1927.
Adopted 1927.
Councilmen
Attest:
City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL
(Official)
Special Session, July 22nd, 1927.
Meeting called by order of Mayor
Melchior and Councilman Maclay.
Council met at 4:50 P. M.
Present -Mayor Melchior, Council-
Resolution.
Whereas the Budget Estimate of
Expenditures for the various funds
of the City of Dubuque has been
duly prepared by the Council of said
City and the same has been duly
filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection; now, therefor
Be it Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby di-
recetd to cause said budget estimate
of expenditures for the year 1928 to
be. duly published in the Telegranh-
Herald and Times - Journal news-
paper at least ten days before the
gate herein set for public hearing
on said budget, said newspaper be-
Special Session, July 22nd, 1927 289
1
2
...............
funds comprise the
same.
3
men Maclay, Meuser, Yotint.
Absent - Councilman Schrempf.
Mayor Melchior read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting is
called for the purpose of adopting
the budget for the ensuing year, and
acting on any other business that
may come before the meeting.
BUDGET ESTIMATE AND RECORD OF FILING
TOWN AND CITY
Notice -The City Council of the City of Dubuque of Dubuque County
Iowa, will meet on the 8th day of August, 1927, at 4:30 P. M., at the Coun-
cil Chamber in the City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa.
Taxpayers will be heard for or against the following estimate of expen-
ditures at that time:
JOHN STUBER, City Clerk.
4
5
General $ 237,000 . _ ............
Improvement 58,500
Grading 35,100
Sewer 58,500
Light 68,500
The above
as and for the
Fire Equipment 9,000 9,000
Fire Maintenance 81,900
Firemen's Pens'n 18,550
Garbage Disposal 23,400
Library 29,250
Waterworks 175,000 175,000
Park ........................ 40,950 11.700
Policemen's
Pension 3,925 8,000 1,000
Bond . 81,000 :.
Bond Interest 56,100
Emergency 11,700
Dock 23,400
Comfort Station 725
Playgrounds 4,350
- - - --
Totals ......._._...... $1,001,150 $ 17,000 $ 9,000 $308,700 $692,450 $970,525 51,044,625
$120,000 $117,000 $228,345 $
58,500 57,020
36,100 34,212
58,500 57,020
58,500 58,500
Consolidated Fund and will be
1,000
81,900
17,550
23,400
29,250
29,250
2,925
84,000
56,400
11,700
23,400
725
4,350
Estimated taxes per $1,000.00 of assessed value, $59.19.
Taxable valuation (1926), $11,602,192.
Moneys and credits (1926), $6,300,000.
6
13,370
84,131
17,058
17,000
30,275
166,207
40,000
5,966
100,500
46,801
12,000
7
352,288
53,380
32,026
53,380
53,380
levied
15,988
75,836
16,169
16,000
22,408
155,341
34,514
4,842
89,600
54,881
10,000
600 600
3,000 3,000
ing a newspaper of daily circulation
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Be it further resolved that the 8th
day of August, 1927, at 4:30 P. M.,
be fixed as the date upon which said
public hearing will be held at the
Council Chamber in the City Hall in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Du
buque this 22nd day of July, 1927.
H. G. MELCHIOR,
Mayor.
JOHN H. MACLAY,
WM. H. MEUSEli,,
EARL YOUNT,
Councilmen.
Attest: JOHN STUBER,
City Clerk.
Councilman Maclay moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Yount. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas —Mayor Melchior, Council-
men Maclay, Meuser, Yount.
Nays —None.
A bsent—Councilman Schrempf.
There being no further business,
Council adjourned.
JOHN STUBER,
City Cleik.
Approved 1927.
Adopted 1927.
Councilmen
Attest:
290 Special Session, July 22nd, 1927
City Clerk.