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1925 November Council Proceedings680 Special Session, October 26th, 1925 BOARD OF HEALTH Special Session, October 26th, 1925. Present -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Notice of return of service notice served on Geo Acker to connect premises with sanitary sewer. Sworn to by Jos. Scharry, Sanitary In- spector. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabrile, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays -None. The folowing resolution was pre- sented and adopted: Special Order and Notice from Board Board of Health To John P. Buechele, 1042 Main St. You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of October, 1925, the Local Board of Health for the City of Du- buque adopted a resolution ordering you to abandon and remove the out- side water closet, privy or privy vault located upon the premises de- scribed therein and to clean the same; also to connect said premises with the sanitary sewer and install sanitary toilet and toilet facilities and connect the same with said sew- er, all of which to be done within Thirty (30) days from the date of said resolution, a copy of which is herein set out and is as follows: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Be it resolved by the Board of Health of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, that it is deemed necessary that Lot Number East Dub. Add., N. 31 ft. 6 in. of S. 63 ft. 6 in. of 16 and E. 11 of 17 owned by John P. Buechele, be connected with sanitary sewer; that the outside water closet, privy or privy vault upon said premises be abandoned and removed and said vault cleaned and that a sanitary toilet and toilet facilities be installed and connections made with the san- itary sewer. Be it further resolved that said John P. Buechele be notified to re- move and abandon the outside water closet, privy or privy vault located upon the premises above described and to clean said vault; that said property be connected with the san- itary sewer and that sanitary toilet and toilet facilities be installed and connections made with said sewer, all of which to be done within Thir- ty (30) days from the date hereof. Be it further resolved that said John P. Buechele be notified of the action of this Board by the service of a written notice together with a copy of this resolution. Failure to comply with the terms hereof with- in the time stated shall be followed by prosecution or such other action as the Council or Board of Health may determine. Dated this 26th day of October, 1925. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. You are further notified that pros- ecution will fololw a failure to com- ply with this order and notice, or such further action will be taken as to the Council or Board of Health may seem proper. Signed D. C. STEELSMITH, Health Officer. Councilman G- abr :el moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. and Schrempf. Nays -None. There being no further business, Board adjourned. Approved 1925. Adopted 1925. Board of Health Attest: Clerk, Board of Health. Regular Session, CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925. Present -City Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Schrempf. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Councilman Brede moved that Councilman Melchior be appointed Mayor pro -tem of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Not voting - Councilman Melchior. Mayor pro -tem Melchior stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the City Council for the dispatch of such business as may regularly come before it. Notice of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the construction of water connec- tions in Cooper Heights. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for water connections on the improve- ment of Cooper Place from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place, and in Raymond Place from Cooper Place south to alley, by C. B. McNamara Construction 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 several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 23; 13.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.68; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 93c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total $ 36.92 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 24; 13.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.68; extra expense at 2.614 per November 2nd, 1925 681 cent, 93c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.92 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 25; 13.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.68; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 93c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.92 A. Cooper, Inc., Copper Heights, Lot 26; 13.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.68; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 93c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.92 A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 27; 14 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $36.12; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 94c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 37.37 A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 28; 22.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58; $58.05; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.52; interest at 6 per cent, 50c; total . 60.07 A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 29; 34 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $97.72; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.29; interest at 6 per cent, 76c; total .. . 90.77 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 30; 41.41 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $106.84; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.77`; interest at 6 per cent, 94c; total 110.57 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 31; 41 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $105.34; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.77; interest at 6 per cent, 92c; total 109.47 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 32; 40.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $105.34; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.75; interest at 6 per cent, 92c; total 109.01 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 33; 41.25 lin. £t. water pipe at $2.58, $106.43; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.78; interest at 6 per cent, 92c; total . 110.13 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 34; 16 lin. ft.' water pipe at $2.58, $41.28; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.08; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total 42.72 . A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 35; 15.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $39.99; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.05; interest at 6 per cent, 34c; total 41.38 682 Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 36; 15 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $38.70; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.01; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; total 40.04 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 37; 28.83 tin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $74.38; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.94; interest at 6 per cent, 64c; total 76.96 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 12; 40.66 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $104.90; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.74; interest at 6 per cent, 91c; total 108.55 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 13; 41.16 lin. ft: water pipe at $2.58, $106.19; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.78; interest at 6 per cent, 92c; total 109.89 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 14; 40.41 lin. ft. water pipe at 2.58, $104.26; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.73; interest at 6 per cent, 90c; total 107.89 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 15; 40.16 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $103.61; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.72; interest at 6 per cent, 90c; total 107.23 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 16; 33 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $85.14; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $2.23; interest at 6 per cent, 74c; total 88.11 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 17; 1.25 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $49.68; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, $1.30; interest at 6 per cent, 43c; total 51.41 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 18; 13.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $34.83; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 91c; interest at 6 per cent, 2c; total 36.03 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 19; 13.66 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.24; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.47 A. A. Cooper Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 20; 13.66 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.24; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.47 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 21; 13.66 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.24; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 22; 13.66 lin. ft. water pipe at $2.58, $35.24; extra expense at 2.614 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 36.47 36.47 $1731.16 pipe at $1672.92 14.51 Total 648.42 lin. ft. water $2.58 per lin. ft. Interest at 6 per cent Extra expense at 2.614 per cent 43.73 Total $1731.16 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con - fered. . Approved November 2nd, 1925. Adopted November 2nd, 1925. II. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tern. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote, Yeas -Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. 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 as provided by law for con- struction of a sanitary sewer in Foye and Napier streets. ThLre being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for constructing sanitary sewer in Foye street from Lowell street to Napier street and in Napier street from Foye street to the west line of Lot 142 Mecanic's Add., and along right of way from Napier street to Kaufmann avenue, by Uhlrich -Paley Co., contractor, in front of and ad- joining 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 sev- Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 683 eral amounts set opposite each lot or parcels of real estate, as followis: Owner Description Amount Theodore Klein, C. A. Voelk- er's Add., Lot 19; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.81; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total $ 98.43 Theodore Klein, C. A. Voelk- er's Add., S. 10 ft. Lot 18; 10 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $1.85553, $18.56; ex- tra expense at 5.23135 per cent, 7c; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; total 19.70 William Bauck, C. A. Voelker's Add., N. 40 ft. Lot 18; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $1.85553, $74.22; ex- tra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $3.88; interest, at 6 per cent, 64c; total 78.74 John H. Reisch, C. A. Voelk- er's Add., Lot 17; 64 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $118.75; extra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $6.21; interest at 6 per cent,. $1.04; total 126.00 Sarah Wiehl, Sub. lot 10 of Sub. lots 138 -140 and 142, L. H. Langworthy's Add., Lot 1; 100 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $185.55; extra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $9.71; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.62; total 196.88 Louis A. Eichman, Mechan- ic's Add., N. 50ft. Lot 109; 51 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $1.85553, $94.63; extra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.95; interest at 6 per cent, 82c; total 100.40 Magdalena Haupert, Sub. lots 135 -136 Mechanic's Add. and lot 2 of 10 of Sub. lots 138- 140 -142, L. H. Langworthy's Add., S. 1/2 Lot 2; 37.75 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $70.04; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $3.67; interest at 6 per cent, 61c; total 74.32 Michael Rapp, Sub. lots 135- 136 Mechanic's Add. and lot 2 of 1 of Sub. lots 138 -140 and 142, L. H. Langworthy's Add., N. 1 /2 Lot 2; 37.75 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $70.04; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $3.67; interest at 6 per cent, 61c; total 74.32 Mary Mihulka, Sub. lots 135- 136 Mechanic's Add. and lot 2 of 10 of Sub. lots 138 -140 and 142 L, H. Langworthy Add., Lot 1; 75.5 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $140.09; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $7.34; interest at 6 per cent, $1.22; total 148.65 Michael Rapp, Mechanic's Add., Lot 134; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.18; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 Joseph Birner, Mechanic's Add., Lot 133; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.18; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total Voelker Realty Co., Mechan- ic's Add., Lot 132; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85653, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.18; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 Voelker Realty Co., Mechani- ic's Add., Lot 131; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.18; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 John .Stierman, Mechanic's Add., Lot 137; 43 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $779.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.18; interest at 6 per cent, 69c; total 84.65 C. A. Voelker, Mechanic's Add., Lot 138; 50 lin. ft. Mile pipe and manholes at $1.85553„ $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.85; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 C. A. Voelker, Mechanic's Add., W. 4 ft. lot 139; 44 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $1.85553, $81.63; extra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.28; interest at 6 per cent, 71c; total 86.62 Edward McKigney, Mcohan,- ic's Add., Lot 140; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.85; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 Cordelia Fels, Mechanic's Add., Lot 141; 50 lin. ft. Mile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.85; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 98.43 684 Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 Matt Czizek Sr., Mechanic's Add., Lot 142; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $1.85553, $92.78; extra ex- pense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.85; interest at 6 per cent, 80c; total W. Perkins, Mechanic's Add., Lot 143; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes $1.85553, $92.78; extra expense at 5.23135 per cent, $4.85; in- terest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 98.43 Total $1974.58 924.2 lin. ft. 6 inch tile at 70c per lin. ft. $646.94 7 manholes at $50.00 per man- hole 350.00 190.7 cu. yds. excavation at $4.50 per cu. yd. 858.15 15 cu. ft. concrete at $10.80 per cu. yd. 6.00 Interest at 6 per cent 16.13 Extra expense at 5.23135 per cent 97.36 Total $1974.58 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved November 2nd, 1925. Adopted November 2nd, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor protem. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds. Whereas, the contractor heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the construction of a sewer hereinafter described has been com- pleted and said improvement has been accepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to be $1974.58. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement and a public hearing has been held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and determined: Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of constucting a sanitary sewer in Foye 98.43 street from Lowell street to Napier street and in Napier street from Foye street to the west line of Lot 142, Mechanic's Add. and along the right of way there be issued Sewer bonds to the amount of $1974.58. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 2nd day of December, A. D. 1925; shall be in the denomina- tions of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $74:58; they shall be num- bered from 1055 to 1074 inclusive and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bonds numbered from 1055 to 1056 shall constitute the first series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1926; the bonds numbered from 1057 to 1058 shall constitute the second ser- ies and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bonds num- bered from 1059 to 1060 shall con- stitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1928; the bonds numbered from 1061. to 1062 shall constitute the fourth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bonds num- bered from 1063 to 1064 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bonds numbered from 1065 to 1066 shall constitute the sixth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bonds num- bered from 1067 to 1068 shall con- stitute the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bonds numbered from 1069 to 1070 shall constitute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds num- bered from 1071 to 1072 shall con- stitute the ninth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1073 to 1074 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1935. 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 spec ial 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 Regular Session, substantially in the following form: No. 1055 to 1074 $100.00 Series No CITY OF DUBUQUE SEWER 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 at the rate of 5 per cent per an- num, 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 in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Du- buque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 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 2nd day of November, 1925. This bond is one of a series of 20 bonds, 19 to $100.00 each and num- bered from 1055 to 1073 inclusive, and one for $74.58 numbered 1074, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of constructing a sanitary sewer in Foye street from Lowell street to Napier street and in Napier street from Foye street to the west line of Lot 142, Mechanic's Add. and along the right of way, and described in said resolution; which cost is assesable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adja- cent property, and payable in ten annual installments, with interest on all defered 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, happened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the as- sessments, collections and payment hereon of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Du- buque 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 af- fixed this 2nd day of December, 1925, and has authorized the use of November 2nd, 1925 685 their fac- simile signatures to the interest coupons hereto attached. Mayor. Countersigned: City Clerk. (Seal) 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 Dollars at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, bieng months interest due that day on its improvement bond No dated 19 Mayor. Countersigned: City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instucted 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 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 Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Sewer Fund. Be it further resolved that the in- terest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile sig- nature of the Mayor and counter- signed with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted November 2nd, 1925. Approved: H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor protem. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher of the City Coun- cil's intention to vacate the alley first east of Stafford street, from Edison street to within 48.8 feet of Althauser avenue. 686 Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabriel moved that rules be suspended to allow any one present to address the Council. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None, Absent —Mayor Aldeson. Jacob Gantenbein addressed the Council 'and stated that he objected to the vacating of said alley, for the reason that if he wanted to sell his property which is an estate, left by his parents and is for sale now, it would be harder to sell without an alley than with an alley, he has no objections to Mr. Paley using said alley for his garage as he is doing at present, but he thinks it would be unwise for the city to va- cate and sell this alley. The City took no further action on this matter, the Manager stating that he would see Mr. Paley and make arrangements whereby he may use the said alley; and pay the City a small rental therefor. Petition of Jas. A. Connors, asking permission to excavate in street at 258 Bluff street 'for the purpose of making gas connections to his new building just completed. He has made a deposit for same to allow the City to surface the street in the spring. Councilman Schrempf moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. On recommendation of City Man- ager Douglas, relative to the peti- tion for a street light on the corner of Garfield avenue and Shiras aven- ue. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be granted and the Dubuque Electric Company be notified to in- stall a light at this intersection. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Mayor Alderson. October 16th, 1925. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with the Iowa State Code of 1924, the Civil Service Commission held an examination for applicants of the Fire and Police Departments on Oc- tober 5th, 1925. The following five names on the Fire Dept. list and the two names on the Police Dept. list are those who have passed the mental and the phys- ical examination with the highest average and are respectfully sub- mitted for your information and ap- proval. Fire James P. Donlon 94% Win. J. Stoltz 92% John F. McCann 92 Wm. E. Blaser 90 Frank R. Ryan 86 Police Clarence A. Oswald 92% Frank Matz 80% A. L. WOODWARD, Chairman. E. J. RYAN, J. ENSDORFF, Civil Service Commission. A. E. SIGMAN, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of October, 1925. A. E. , SIGMAN, Notary Public. Councilman. Brede moved that the report be made a, matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resoluton of Necessity for Construc- tion of Sewer Whereas, a plat and schedule has been duly prepared by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque and now on file in the the .office of the Clerk thereof ,showing the boundaries of the district, the streets and alleys and other places along which the sewers are to be constructed, the terminal points of the same, each lot proposed to be assessed therefor, an estimate of the cost of the same for each different type of construc- tion and the kind of materials to be used and in each the amount thereof which it is estimated will be as- sessed against each lot. Be it therefore, resolved by the City Council of said City, on its own motion, That it is deemed necessary and Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 advisable to construct, lay and put in place a 12 inch sanitary sewer in South Locust street from the man- hole in Railroad avenue and South Locust street north 985 feet, thence an 8 inch tile sewer north 547 feet to end of present sewer. Said sewer shall be provided with manholes and any other appurten- ances that may be necessary. Said sewer shall be constructed in ac- cordance with the plans and speci- fications prepared by the City En- gineer, having been duly approved by the City Council and Manager and State Board of Health and now on file in the office of the City Clerk. That the cost and expense of mak- ing and constructing said sewer shall be assessed against the pri vately owned property abutting thereon not to exceed the amount provided by law and upon such ad- jacent property as might be benefit- ed thereby and in proportion to such benefits, and any deficiency shall be paid out of the general fund or sewer fund, or partly from each of said funds and bonds shall be issued and sold- in anticipation of deferred payment of assessments and the pro- ceeds thereof used to pay the con - tractor. Be it further. resolved that the above and foregoing sewers are hereby set forth, and that this pro- posed resolution, except this para- graph, be and the same is hereby set down for further and final hear- ing, consideration and determination, at a meeting of this Council to be held on the 26th day of October, 1925, at 4:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council chamber of the City Hall of this city, and the City Clerk be and he is here- by instructed to cause notice of the pendency of -the above resolution, and the time and place, when and where said proposed resolution will be considered for passage, to be given by publication in the official newspapers of said city, in the man- ner and for the time prescribed by law, at which time the owners of property subject to assessment for said proposed sewer may appear and make objection to -the boundaries of the proposed district, if any, to be cost of the proposed sewers, to the amount , to be assessed against ny lot, and to the passage of the proposed resolution, and ttn- .less property owners at the time of the final consideration of said resolu- tion have on file with the Clerk ob- jections to the amount of the pro- posed assessments, they shall be deemed to have waived all objec- tions thereto. The above resolution was ap- proved and ordered placed on file -for 687 final action and notice of its pend- ency ordered given this 5th day of October, 1925. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED: SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. The foregoing resolution of neces- sity was passed, adopted, and ap- proved as proposed, by the City Council this 2nd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor protem. L. H. BREDE, . THEO. GABRIEL, ED.- SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved- the adoption of the resolution. Second ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Adopting and Approving Plans and Specifications and Form of Contract for Sewer Improvements Whereas, sewer improvement as herein described has been ordered made and constructed by the City Council of the City of Dubfique, and plans, specifications and form of contract have been duly prepared, now therefore: Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the plans, specifications and form of contract heretofore prepared be and the same are hereby adopted and ap- proved for the construction of the following improvements, to wit: Twelve inch sanitary sewer in South Locust street from the man- hole in Railroad avenue and South Locust street north 985 feet, thence an 8 inch tile sewer north 547 feet to the end of the present sewer. Be it further resolved that on the 23rd day of November, 1925, a pub- lic hearing will be held at 4:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Cham- bers of the City of Dubuque, for the purpose of hearing objections which may be filed by any interested per - sons to the proposed plans or speci- fications or form of contract for, or cost of any of such improvements and -the City Clerk be and he is here- by directed to cause a notice of the 688 Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 • time and place of such hearing to be published in the official newspap- ers of the City of Dubuque, at which hearing the Council will hear such objections and enter on record its final decision thereon. Be it further resolved that the plans, specifications and form of contract be preserved on file in the office of the Clerk for public inspec- tion. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor protem. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Ordering Construction of Sewers and Directing Clerk to Advertise for Bids Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that pur- suant to a resolution of necessity, proposed at a meeting of this Coun- cil on the 5th day of October, 1925, and duly passed on the 2nd day of November, 1925, it is hereby ordered by this Council, upon its own mo- tion, and without petition of prop- erty owners, that the sewer de- scribed in said resolution be con- structed, the same being a 12 inch sanitary sewer in South Locust street from the manhole in Rail- road avenue and South Locust street north 985 feet, thence an 8 inch tile sewer north 547 feet to the end of present sewer. Said sewer shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and speci- fications heretofore adopted and now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Be it, further, resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby or- dered and directed to advertise for proposals for the construction of said sewer, as provided by law, which sewer shall be completed on or before the 1st day of December, 1925. The cost and expense of said sew- er will be paid for by levying spec- ial assessments against the private- ly owned property abutting upon said sewer and also against such adjacent property as might be bene- fited thereby and in proportion to such benefits, and payment will be made to the contractor out of funds realized from the sale of bonds to be issued in anticipation of deferred payment of assessments, as provided by law and any deficiency will be paid out of the general fund or .the sewer fund, or partly from each of such funds. This resolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate necessity, shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tern. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor protein Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. , Petition and Waiver To the Honorable Mayor and Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: Gentlemen: The undersigned, Rudolph Jones, Emma Ilg, Roger B. Buettell and J. F. Stampfer, Jr., be- ing the owners of all of the property subject to assessment, hereby peti- tions your honorable body to lay and construct in Overview Court a six inch tile sanitary sewer extending westerly from Gandview avenue to the end of said Overview Court; also a lateral from the main sewer in said Overview Court southerly across and on the division line be- tween lots 12 and 13 in Rudolph Jones Subdivision; into lot 10 of Grandview Heights Subdivision; thence a lateral westerly over and across lots 11, 12 and 13 of Grand- view Heights Subdivision; said sew- er to be constructed with manholes and all other appurtenances that are necessary. In consideration of the construc- tion of said sewer, which shall be laid and constructed according to the plans and specifications now pre- pared by the City Engineer, the un- dersigned expressly waive the prep- aration of preliminary schedules, passage of Resolution of Necessity, publishing of notices of every kind and description, and each and every preliminary proceeding required to Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 689 be taken in order to levy a legal as- sessment, except, only that the Council shall cause to be advertised for the doing of said work and let the contract to the lowest bidder, and when that has been done the undersigned expressed agrees to waive any question of legality, regu- larity in any of the proceedings in- cluding the levying of the assess- ments, and agree to pay the whole of the cost of said improvement af- ter the same has been levied by the City Council, reserving, howev- er, to themselves the right to pay the same in ten (10) annual equal installments. It is further agreed that the Coun- cil may order this improvement con- structed either on its own motion or upon the petition of the under- signed, and all questions of jurisdic- tion or legality of proceedings are expressly waived. The contractor may be paid in cash upon completion of the work or from the sale of sew- er bonds or partly from each of such methods. Any irregularity in proceedings or notices which may be given, as to form or time or in any other manner are also expressly waived. This sewer being desired by the owners of the property re- questing it is agreed to be paid for in full without deductions of any kind by the undersigned. Dated this 26th day of October, 1925. RUDOLPH JONES, EMMA ILG, ROGER BUETTELL, J. F. STAMPFER, JR. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the petiton and waiver be made a matter of record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution of the Construction of Sewer in Overview Court. Whereas, a petition and waiver has been filed with the City Council of the City of Dubuque requesting the construction of a 6 -inch tile sani- tary sewer in Overview Court from Grandview Avenue westerly to the end of said Overview Court, and a lateral running southerly from said sewer in and across the division lot between Lots 12 and 13 in Rudolph Jones Subdivision to the City of Du- buque, thence a lateral running west- erly from Lot 10 in Grandview Heights Addition in and across Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 in said Grandview Heights Addition, together with man- holes and other appurtenances, said sewer to be constructed according to plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer, which plans and specifications are hereby adopted and approved; and Whereas, said petition is signed by all of the parties against whom as- sessments will be made for said im- provement, and said parties express- ly waive the preparation of prelim- inary schedules of assessments, the passage of Resolution of' Necessity, the publishing of notices of every kind and description and every oth- er proceeding prescribed by law for the levy of special assessments, save only the advertising for bids and let- ting the contract to the lowest bid- der; and Whereas, the petitioners further agree to pay the total cost of said improvement without objection for, any reason whatsoever, in the man- ner and form provided by law; now theref or Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, on its own motion and pursuant to the petition heretofore referred to, that a 6 -inch tile sanitary sewer be laid and con- structed in Overview Court from Grandview Avenue westerly to the end of said street, and a lateral run- ning southerly from said sewer in and across Lots 12 and 13 in Rudolph Jones Subdivision, and a lateral run- ning westerly from Lot 10, Grand- view Heights Addition in and across Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 in said Grand- view Heights Addition, and that the total cost of constructing said sewer with laterals and manhole and other necessary appurtenances shall be assessed to the parties who have petitioned for said improvement and said assessments shall be paid in the manner provided by law, said par- ties being the owners of all abutting and adjacent property. That the contractor shall be paid from the proceeds of the sale of sewer bonds after said sewer has been constructed, completed and ac- cepted by the City Council, but should any part of the cost of said improvement be paid before the bonds are issued or sold, then the contractors shall be paid in cash to the amount of the assessments which may be paid at one time and the balance from the proceeds of the sale of bonds. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to advertise for bids for the construction of said im- provement in the manner and for the time required by law. 690 Regular Session, November 2nd, 1925 Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tem. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Bond of John G. Moser, heating contractor, presented for approval. It being properly executed, Council- man Brede moved that it be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schremepf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Mrs. Mae Roeder stat- ing that she was erroneously assess- ed for the improvement of West 14th Street in the sum of $5.00 which she paid, and she hereby asks that she be reimbursed for this amount. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Treasurer for examination and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Robert E. Byrne asking for a reduction in the assessment against Lot 2 of the Sub. of 24 and 25, Bonson & Stewart's Sub., for the improvement of Bryant Street and Curtis Street. The assessment for the improvement of Bryant Street being $357.53 and for Curtis Street $180.00, he asks that the assessment be reduced to one- fourth of the ac- tual value. He claims the actual value of this lot is $300.00. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The Council Proceedings for the month of July, 1925, presented for approval. Councilman Gabriel moved that they be approved and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Earl Cook, superintendent of Play- grounds, addressed the Council and read a lengthy and interesting report on what the Boys' Clubs and Play- grounds are doing for the children not only in the City, but all over the United States; he also alluded to the convention of the playgrounds organizations which he attended this summer, and the valuable experience he derived therefrom. He was ask- ed by the Council to furnish it a copy of this report, to be filed for record, which he promised to do. Report of the City Solicitor rela- tive to the petition and assessments of Oliver Kringle's property on Cur- tis Street and State Street, stating that he had made arrangements with Mr. Kringle that the City accept, for Lot 1 of 2 of Bonson & Stewart's Sub., and Lot 1 of 1 of Bonson & Stewart's Sub., for improvement of State Street in 1914. For improve- ment of Curtis Street on Lot 1 of 1 in 1915, for Lot 3 of Bonson & Stewart's Sub. for sewer in Curtis Street, Lot 4 of Bonson & Stewart's Sub. for sewer in Curtis Street in 1915, and on Lot 1 of 6 of Min. Lot 62 for improvement of State Street in 1914, sold to City at tax sale in 1923. Under the settlement Mr. Kringle will pay $300.00 in payment of the above delinquent assessments, and in addition to this will pay all the Curtis Street assessments against his property as reduced by the Council together with penalties and interest. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor be approved and the Treasurer be instructed accordingly; Mr. Kringle to make settlement not later than the 10th of November, and then dis- miss all appeals now pending and pay all the costs. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, Special Session, November 2nd, 1925 691 Councilman Brede moved to adjourn. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1925. Approved 1925. Councilmen: Attest: City Clerk. BOARD OF HEALTH Special Session, November 2nd. 1925. Board met at 6:00 o'clock P. M. Present — Councilmen Brede, Ga- briel, Melchior, Schrempf. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior was appoint- ed to act as Chairman of the Board. Notice of return of service notice served on John Buechele to abandon outside water closet and connect premises with sewer. Subscribed and sworn to by Jos. Scharry, Sani- tary Officer. Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, Board adjourned. JOHN STUBER, Clerk, Board of Health. Approved 1925. Adopted 1925. Board of Health Attest: Clerk, Board of Health. (Official.) Special Session, November 6th, 1925. Meeting called by order of Council men Gabriel and Brede. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Councilman Melchior moved that Councilman Gabriel be appointed as Mayor pro -tern of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Melch- ior. Nays —None. ,Absent —Mayor man Schrempf. Not voting—Councilman Gabriel. Mayor pro -tem Gabriel read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and accepted, and that this meeting is called for the purpose of considering bids for the construction of sidewalks in var- ious parts of the City and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Report of the City Treasurer, to whom was referred the petition of Mae Roeder, stating that she was er- roneously assessed for the improve= ment of Prairie Street, and asks to be reimbursed for $5.00 which she paid. The Treasurer states that her statement is true that a Mr. Ander- son paid this and by mistake Mrs. Roeder also paid it, therefore it was a double assessment. Councilman Brede moved that the report of the Treasurer be accepted and that he be instructed to reim- burse Mrs. Roeder in the sum of $5.00 drawn on the Prairie Street Im- provement Fund. Seconded by Coun- cilman Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Gabriel, Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Reports of the City Water Works, the City Treasurer, and the City Au- ditor for the Month of October, 1925, presented for approval. Councilman Brede moved that the reports be approved and filed for rec- ord. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. 692 Special Session, November 6th, 1925 CITY COUNCIL Alderson, Council- November 6th, 1925. . From City Treasurer to Honorable Council. Subject: Bids received for construc- tion of sidewalks. The following bids were received for the construction of sidewalks on various streets in the City of Du- buque. The tabulation is as follows: Albert Becker, 611 Kaufmann Ave- nue— Sidewalks on Windsor Avenue at 17c per sq. ft. N. J. Staner, Dubuque, Iowa —All sidewalks as advertised at 15c per sq. ft. N. J. Staner is low bidder on this work. I would therefore recommend the contract for the construction of sidewalks be awarded to N. J. Sta- ner at his price of 15c per sq. ft. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, Councilmen Brede and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Resolution Awarding Contract. Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of sidewalks in the City of Dubuque and N. J. Staner, contrac- tor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and ma- terials and performing the work as provided for in the places and spec- ification; now therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the con- tract for the construction of side- walks in the City of Dubuque as shown by attached list be awarded to N. J. Staner, and the Mayor and Manager be and they are hereby di- rected to execute a contract on be- half of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be it further resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and bf immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed and adopted this 6th day of November, 1925, on first reading. _ Mayor. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MEILCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Special Session, November 6th, 1925 Councilman Brede moved the adop- titon of the resolution; the resolu- tion to be placed on file for one week for public inspection. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, Councilmen Brede, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Councilman Schrempf entered and took his seat at 4:50 o'clock P. M. November 5th, 1925. From City Manager to Honorable Council. Subject: Tax Sale Certificate against Lot 1 of 2 of 7 of M. L. 158. Mr. A. Kniestedt, owner of Lot 1 of 2 of 7 of Mineral Lot 158, is re- questing an adjustment of a tax sale certificate amounting to $30.13 plus costs and penalties, which make a total of $40.18. Mr. Kniestedt is willing to pay the original $30.13, but as he knew nothing about this assessment at the time he bought the lot he feels that he should not pay the penalties. This assessment was not on record at the time his abstract was made, therefor it did not show up as being charged against the lot. The City bought in this assessment at a tax sale. I would recommend that we settle with Mr. Kniestedt for the original assessment of $30.13. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the Treasurer be instructed to accept $30.13 in full of settlement, and cancel or assign. tax sale certificate. Seconded by Coun- cilman Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of the Standard Tire and Supply Co. askifig permission to erect an electric sign, which will extend 6 feet over the sidewalk in front of their place of business, No. 104 West 4th Street, stating that when they purchased this sign they slid not know that the ordinance lim- its these signs to 5 feet. Councilman) Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Build- ing Commissioner for investigation and report. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, 693 Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Verbal petition of A. L. Rhomberg stating that the assessment on Lot 00 for the improvement of Kirkwood Street is too high and hereby asks to have the assessment reduced. Councilman Brede moved that the Council view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Gabriel, Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Verbal petition of George Gager stating that he purchased Lot No. 613, Ham's Add., from A. L. Rhom- berg and he now finds that the lot has been sold to the City at tax sale for the improvement of 5th Avenue, and he hereby offers to pay $20.00 in settlement of this assessment. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, and the Treasurer be instructed to accept $20.00 from Mr. Gager, and upon payment of same to cancel said tax sale certifictae. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Gabriel, Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Verbal petition of John P. Bue- chele asking that the time for con- necting his property with the sani- tary sewer be extended to April 1st, 1926, be granted. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of petitioner be granted and the time to connect with sewer be extended to April 1st, 1926. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Gabriel. Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. RESOLUTION ordering construction of a main concrete sewer located in the open and unimproved ditch known as "Bee Branch Sewer "; providing for the letting of a con- tract therefor; also for the issu- ance of main sewer bonds of gen- eral obligation to pay the cost thereof, and the levy of a tax or the payment of the bonds; also directing the preparation of pro- posed plans, specifications, form of contract and an estimate of the cost of such improvement. Whereas, it is deemed necessary 694 Special Session, November 6th, 1925 and advisable by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, and for the pro- motion of the public health, safety. comfort and convenience, to build. construct and put in place a concrete sewer of the size, style and dimen- sions to be shown in the plans and specifications to be prepared there- for by the City Manager and Engi- neer, said sewer to be located in the open drainage ditch as it now exists and which is commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer," the same to be constructed between 28th and 29th Streets; between 29th and 30th Streets, in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from Jackson Street to White Street; in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from White Street to Central Avenue; and in the block between 30th Street and 32nd Street extending westerly from the alley between Central Avenue and Lemon Street to connect with the present concrete sewer; that the sewer hereby contemplated to be con- structed shall be continuous from 28th Street northerly and westerly to the terminus of the present sewer, except where the same is already constructed; now therefor Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that a con- crete sewer as heretofore described be and the same is hereby ordered laid, constructed and put in place, this action being taken upon the Council's own motion, and the City Manager and Engineer be and they are hereby directed to prepare pro- posed plans and specifications for the construction of said improve- ment and submit the same to the City Council for its approval. Be it further resolved that the con- struction of said improvement be done under a contract between the City of Dubuque and the contractor to whom a contract may be awarded and a proposed form of such con- tract is hereby directed to be pre- pared and submitted to this Council for its approval. Be it further resolved that an esti- mate of the probable expense of such improvement be also prepared by the Manager and Engineer and sub- mitted to this Council for its inform- ation and approval. Be it further resolved that the in- tention to issue main sewer bonds to pay the cost of said improvement or as much of such cost as may become necessary be and the same is hereby declared, which bonds shall be is- sued in anticipation of the collection of the tax authorized by Sections 6213 and 6261 of the Code of Iowa 1924, and said tax shall be levied annually upon all of the taxable property within the City of Dubuque to pay the principal and interest in the manner and form provided by law, and the contractor shall be paid out of the fund to be created from the proceeds of the sale of main sewer bonds to be issued as herein provided for, or from any other fund that may be available for that pur- pose, or partly from each of all of such funds, after the contract has been complete?", and accepted by the City Council, provided, however, that at least 10% of the total contract shall be retained for not less than thirty (30) days to insure the pay- ment of claim that may be filed for labor and materials furnished and done in the performance of said con- tract, as provided by law. Be it further resolved that this im- provement is hereby declared to be a public improvement, and being for the preservation of the public health, safety, comfort and convenience, the same is urgent and of immediate necessity, and this Resolution shall, therefor be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and approval by the City Council. Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of November, 1925. Mayor. THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Gabriel, Councilmen Brede, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, Councilman Brede moved to adjourn. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1925. Adopted 1925. Councilmen Attest: i City Clerk. Special Session, November 9th, 1925 695 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special session Nov. 9th, 1925. Meeting called by order of Coun- cilman Gabriel and Brede. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Mel- chior and Schrempf. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior moved that Councilman Brede be appointed May- or pro -tem of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Mel- chior and Schrempf. Nays—None.. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Not voting — Councilman Brede. Mayor pro -tem Brede read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and that this meet- ing is called for the purpose of act- ing on resolutions pertaining to the construction of the Bee Branch sewer and acting on any other busi- ness that may come before the meet- ing. The City Manager and City Engin- eer having submitted plans and prepared a form of contract for specifications, estimate of the cost the proposed Bee Branch Storm Sewer, the following resolution was presented and adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF A CONCRETE MAIN SEWER TO BE CON- STRUCTED IN THE OPEN DITCH KNOWN AS BEE BRANCH SEWER. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, heretofore passed a Resolution ordering the construc- tion of the sewer herein described and directing the preparation of plans and specifications, form of con- tract and a estimate of the cost of the improvement provided for; and Whereas, plans and specifications have been prepared by the Manager and Engineer for the construction of a concrete sewer of the type, size and dimensions shown in such plans and specificfiations, such concrete main sewer to be located in the open and unimproved ditch of what is commonly known as the "Bee Branch Sewer" in the City of Dubuque; and Whereas such sewer is to be con- structed in said open drainage ditch as it now exists 'between 28th and 29th streets; between 29th and 30th streets; in the block between 30th and 32nd street extending westerly from Jackson street to White street; in the block between 30th and 32nd street extending westerly from the alley 'between Central av- enue and Lemon street to connect with the present concrete sewer, said sewer to be continuous from 28th street westerly and northely to the terminus of the pesent sewer, except where the same is already construct- ed; and Whereas, the estimated cost of the construction of said sewer is $34,- 000.00; and Whereas, a form of contract pro- posed to be used for the construc- tion of said sewer has been prepared, submitted to this Council and con- sidered by it; and Whereas, this Council believes the construction of said sewer to be nec- essary for the promotion and pro- tection of the public health, safety, comfort and convenience, now there- fore Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the plans and specifications and pro - posed form of contract be and the same are hereby adopted and ap- proved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where the same shall be preserved and opened for public inspection. Be it further resolved that when said plans, specifications and form of contract are filed in the office of the City Clerk, said Clerk shall and he is hereby directed to cause to be published a notice in the Telegraph - Herald and Times - Journal newspap- ers, said newspapers being of general circulation in the City of Dubuque, stating that a public hearing will be heard in the Council chamber at the City Hall in the City of Dubuque at 4:30 o'clock P. M. on the 23rd day of November, 1925, for the purpose of hearing objections which may be made by any interested parties to the proposed plans, specifications or contract for, or cost of such improve- ment. Be it further resolved that the 23rd day of November, 1925, at 4:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Cham- ber at the City Hall, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place, when and where the Coun- cil will meet for the purpose of hearing any and all objections which may be filed by any interested part- ies to the proposed plans, specifica- tions, form of contract for and cost of said improvement. Be it further resolved that this Council meet at such time and place for the purpose of hearing such ob- jections and any evidence for or against the same, at which each time or at a subsequent meeting to be then determined, the Council will 696 Special Session, November 9th, 1925 consider such objections, pass upon the same and enter of record its decision thereon. Passed, adopted and approved this 9th day of November, 1925. Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk, Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of the Women's Relief Corps, Camp No. 299, asking for the use of the Armory on Nov. 19, 1925, for the purpose of holding a dance for charitable purpose, attached to petition was •a permit given by Capt. Geo. P. Flanders of Co. A. 133 Inf., Govenor Greys. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabriel moved that the rules be suspended, for the pur- pose of giving any one present an opportunity to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the fololwing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Mrs. Roussell addressed the Coun- cil, asking permission to construct private driveway to her garage on St. Mary street over and across the sidewalk. Councilman Schrempf moved that the matter be refered to the City Manager and Engineer for investi- gation. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of M. Czizek, Sr., stat- ing that he is the owner of lot 142 Mechanic's Add. That he was as- sessed for the sanitary sewer in Foye and Napier streets in the amount of $98.43, that the lot is not worth more than $200.00 and the taxable value is $100.00, he hereby asks the Council to view this lot and make a reasonble reduction. Councilman Melchior moved that Council view the grounds. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of the Dubuque Electric Co., requesting the Council to pass the necessary resolution, granting it a permit under its fanchise to erect and maintain a high tension line from power plant at the foot of 8th street in said City to the south- erly limits of the City, substantially along the route hereinafter de- scribed, and to place towers to carry said line at the points herein desig- nated. Plat acompanied the petition. Petition signed by C. E. Dove, man- ager of the Dubuque Electric Co. Attorney Wm. A. Smith addressed the Council relative to the petition, and explained the route on the plat to the Council. Councilman Melchor moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor, to draw up the proper resolution or ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1925. Adopted 1925. Attest: Councilmen City Clerk. Special Session, November 13th, 1925 697 CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special session Nov. 13th, 1925. Meeting called by order of Council- men Brede and Melchior. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Melchior, and Schrempf. Absent Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. Councilman Schrempf moved that Councilman Brede be appointed as Mayor pro -tern of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council - mn Gabriel. Not voting—Councilman: Brede. Mayor pro -tem Brede read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and accepted and that this meeting is called for the purpose of considering the Asbury street paving matter and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. City Manager Douglas reported that he had received bills from the Park Board, one for $88.20 for paint- ing retaining walls, one for $142.85 for trimming trees in various parts of the City and one for $265.95 for erecting fence around tennis court on Third street reservoir, amounting in all to $497.00 and recommended that this bill be paid. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and the Aud- itor be instructed to draw a warrant for this amount on the General Fund in favor of the Park Fund. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. City Manager Douglas reported that he had received a bill from Sheriff Kennedy for service rendered by four members of Co. A., I. N. G. for 5 days each during the hunt for escaped prisoners, "Starnes and Kerdall ". Councilman Melchior moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Supervisors. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. Petition of Margaret Barry McVey, stating that she is the owner of lot one of part of Mineral lot 24 abut- ting Grandview avenue north of Southern avenue for which there is an assessment of $1750.94 for street improvement, $406.23 for water con- nections, $588.19 for sewer, and the owner of lot 1 of 4 in Barry and Kavanaugh Sub., for which there is an assessment for street improve- ment of $399.19 and $178.60 for sew- er, that she recently paid on these assessments $1000.00 and she has been lately informed that there have been objections filed to said assess- ments, and reductions made, and she asks that she be accorded the ad- vantages afforded to others in re- ductions of assessments, for said im- provements. Signed Mary Barry Mc- Vey, 211 E. 27th St., Chicago, Ill. Councilman Melchior moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Count cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. City Manager and Engineer to whom was referred the petition of Mrs. Roussell, asking permission to construct approach to her garage over and across the sidewalk on St. Mary street, was on their recom- mendation referred to the City So- licitor to draw up a waiver and agreement, to be signed by Mrs. Roussell, no motion. Councilman Schrempf moved that the City Solicitor be authorized to enter into and sign an agreement on behalf of the City with Anton Portman, relative to delinquent tax- es, owing by him. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. Nov. 13th, 1925. Certificate of City Manager To Honorable Council. Subject: Acceptance of Hempstead street. The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the improve- ment of Hempstead street from Kaufmann avenue to lot 2 of Sub. of lot 1 of lots 150 and 150A, L. H. Langworthy's Add., by constructing curb and gutter and by paving the same with concrete, J. F. Lee Pav- ing Co., contractors, has been com- pleted. 698 Special Session, November 13th, 1925 I further certify that said improve- ment has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract plans and specifications and I do hereby recommend its accept- ance by the City Council. C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve - provements and Directing the City Clerk to Publish Notices._ Whereas the contract for the im- provement of Hempstead street from Kaufmann avenue to lot 2 of sub. of lot 1 of 150 and 150A, L. H. Lang - worthy's Add., 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 stat- ing that the same has been complet- ed according to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance, now therefor Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Engin- eer be approved and said improve- ment be and the same is hereby ac- cepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels 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 City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and sched- ule publish the notice of the Council's intention to levy special assess- ments 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 the Council for said purpose to be held on the same date that the special assessments herein pro- vided for are to be levied. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor for the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ments an amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any re- tained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 13th day of November, 1925. Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, ED. SCHREMPF, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. Nov. 13th, 1925. Certificate of City Manager To Honorable Council. Subject: Acceptance of Quince St. sewer. The undersigned hereby certifies that the contract for the construc- tion of a sanitary sewer in Quince street from Rush street about 190 feet north, C. B. McNamara Con- struction Co., contractors, has been completed. I further certify that the said improvement has been com- pleted according to the terms and stipulations of the contract, plans and specifications and I do hereby recommend its acceptance by the City Council. C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve- ments and Directing the City Clerk to Publish Notices. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Quince street from Rush street to a part 190 feet north by the construction of a sanitary sewer, has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed his certificate stat- ing 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 Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Engin- eer be approved and said improve- ment be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed 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 City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of the Special Session, November 13th, 1925 699 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 for the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued up- on the above described improve- ments, an amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any re- tained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 13th day of November, 1925. Mayor. H. G. MELCHIOR, ED. SCHREMPF, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel. Councilman Gabriel entered and took his seat at 5:15 P. M. Councilman Melchior moved that the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant in the amount of the reduc- tions made on the assessments for the improvement of Asbury street and •pay this amount back to the General Fund. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior moved that the City Solicitor be authorized to enforce the contract for the improve- ment of Asbury street. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. • There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Adopted 1925. Approved 1925. Councilmen Attest: A City Clerk. 700 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special session Nov. 23rd, 1925. Meeting called by order of Coun- Council met at 4:30 P. M. cilman Gabriel and Melchior. Present —City Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Absent —Mayor Alderson. • Councilman Brede moved that Councilman Melchior be appointed Mayor pro -tem of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Not voting — Councilman Melchior. Mayor pro -tern Melchior read the call and stated that service there- of .had been duly made and accepted, and that this meeting is called for the purpose of a hearing on the plans, specifications and form of contract for the proposed sewer in ditch known as the Bee Branch Sewer, plans, specifications and form of contract for sewer in South Locust street. Considering bids for sanitary sewer in South Locust street, and a sanitary sewer in Over- view Court. Levying a special as- sessment as provided by law and is- suance of bonds fo the improvement of Diagonal street, advertised to be levied on November 16th, 1925, but was postponed to November 23rd, (there being no quorum present, on November 16th), and acting on any other business that may come be- fore the meeting. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher that there will be a hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract for concrete main sewer in ditch known as Bee Branch Sewer. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Whereas, proposed plans and spec - ifications and form of contract for the construction of a concrete main sewer to be located in the open ditch known as Bee Branch Sewer and to be built in the City of Du- buque between 28th and 29th streets; between 29th and 30 streets; in the block between 30th and 32nd streets extending westerly from Jackson street to White street; in the block between 30th and 32nd streets extending westerly from White street to Central avenue; and in the block between 30th and 32nd streets extending westerly from the alley between Central avenue and Lemon street to connect with the present stone sewer, said sewer to be continuous from 28th street nor -. therly and westerly to the easterly terminus of the present stone sewer, except where the same is already constructed, were approved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque at a meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of November, 1925, and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City for public inspection, and said Clerk was duly instructed to publish a notice in the Telegraph- Herald and Times- Journal newspapers of general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, stating that a public hearing would be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall in said City at 4:30 o'clock P. M. on the 23rd day of November, 1925, for the purpose of hearing ob- jections which might be made by in- terested paties to the proposed plans and specifications, form of con- tract for or cost of such improve- ment, said time and place having been fixed by said Council for the holding of said meeting and hear- ing; and Whereas, said notice was pub- lished by said Clerk on the 9th day of November, 1925, and certified cop- ies of said notice have been filed with the City Clerk and by him pre- sented to the City Council on this date, which notices were, by formal action of this Council, received and filed and made a matter of record; and Whereas, this meeting is called for the purpose of hearing any ob- jections by interested parties which might be made to said plans and specifications or contract for or cost of said improvement; and Whereas, no objections, either or- al or in writing have been filed or made by interested parties to such plans and specifications, contract for or cost of said improvement; now therefor Be it resolved, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the plans and specifications and form of contract proposed to be used in the construction of said improve- ment and previously approved by this Council, be and the same are hereby finally approved, accepted and adopted as and for the plans and specifications and form of con- Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 tract to be used in the construction of the improvement heretofore re- ferred to. This Resolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate necessity shall be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and approval by the City Council of the City of Dubuque. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tem. THEO. GABRIEL, ND. SCHREMPF, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Dubuque declaring its intention to cause to be issued main sewer bonds in the amount of $34,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the pur- pose of paying the cost of con- structing a concrete main sewer in the open ditch known as Bee Branch Sewer; directing the Clerk to publish a notice of such inten- tion, and fixing thetime for a. pub- lic hearing. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has, by Resolution, ordered the construction of a con- crete main sewer to be built in the open ditch known as Bee Branch Sewer and to be Iocated in the City of Dubuque between 28th and 29th Streets; between 29th and 30th Streets; in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from Jackson Street to White Street; in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from White Street to Central Ave- nue; and in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from the alley between Central Ave- nue and Lemon Street to connect with the present stone sewer, said sewer to be continuous from 28th Street northerly and westerly to the easterly terminus of the present sewer, except where the same is al- ready constructed; and Whereas, plans and specifications and form of contract have been ad- opted and approved by this Council as and for the plans and specifica- tions and form of contract to be used 701 for the construction of said improve- ment; and Whereas, the estimated cost of said improvement is Thirty -four Thousand ($34,000.00) Dollars; and Whereas, the cost of said improve - metn is to be paid from the proceeds of the sale of main sewer bonds to be issued in anticipation of the col- lection of a tax to be levied by the City Council upon all taxable prop- erty within the City of Dubuque dur- ing the years for which said bonds are to be issued and wherein they mature, the fund created by the col- lection of such tax to be used for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of said bonds until the same are fully paid and all bonds re- deemed, excep that the amount of interest upon said bonds for 1926 shall be paid out of the General Find or such other fund as may be avail - Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that there be and there is hereby declared the in- tention of this Council to cause to be issued and sold main sewer bonds in the sum of $34,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, the proceeds of the sale of such bonds to be used to pay the cost of con- structing the improvement hereto- fore referred to in this Resolution and in previous Resolutions adopted by this Council, and the same, when issued, to be payable from a fund to be created by the collection of a tax to be levied annually upon all the taxable property within the City of Dubuque, such tax to be provided for in a resolution to be adopted by this Council and levied in the manner and form provided by law, and said fund shall be used only for the pur- pose of paying the principal and in- terest of said bonds as the same re- spectively mature; provided, how- ever, that the interest which be- comes due on the bonds in 1926 shall be payable from the General Fund or from such other fund as may be available for that purpose. Be it further Resolved, that such bonds shall be issued serially, bear interest at the rate of four and one - fourth per cent, payable semi -annu- ally, at the office of the Treasurer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and shall be in form as provided for in the Resolution providing for the issu- ance of such bonds, the first series coming due in the year 1931 and each subsequent series coming due annually thereafter until the year 1940, each series being one -tenth of the whole amount of bonds to be is- sued and mature each year com- mencing with the year 1931 and end- ing with the year 1940, both years ..j 1' 702 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 inclusive, so that the principal and interets of such ponds shall mature in amounts as follows: Year Interest Principal 1926 $1,445.00 1927 1,445.00 1928 1,445.00 1929 1,445.00 1930 1,445.00 1931 1,445.00 3,400.00 1932 1,343.00 3,400.00 1933 1,156.00 3,400.00 1934 1,011.50 3,400.00 1935 867.00 3,400.00 1936 722.50 3,400.00 1937 578.00 3,400.00 1938 433.50 3,400.00 1939 289.00 3,400.00 1940 144.50 3,400.00 Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause to be published a notice of the intention of this Council to cause said bonds to be issued, including statement of the amount and pur- pose of the same, said notice to be published once in the Telegraph - Herald and Times - Journal news- papers of general circulation in the City of Dubuque, at least ten (10) days before the meeting at which it is proposed to issue said bonds, said meeting being hereby fixed as the 15th day of December, 1925, and will be held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall at 4:30 o'clock P. M., at which meeting objections which may be filed to the proposed issue of bonds will be considered by the Council and such further action ta- ken as may be necessary. This esolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate importance will be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and ap- proval by the City Council. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tern. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. RESOLUTION of the City of Du- buque providing for the levy of a tax annually upon the taxable pro- perty of the City of Dubuque to pay principal and interest of main sewer bonds to be issued by said Council in the sum of Thirty -four Thousand Dollars ($34,000.00), the proceeds from the sale of which bonds to. be used for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing a concrete main sewer to be built in the open ditch known as BEE BRANCH SEWER; also contain- ing an estimate of the amount pro- posed to be raised by taxation and the amount proposed to be ex- pended from the main Sewer Fund annually to pay principal and in- terest of such bonds; also direct- ing that such estimate be filed with the City Clerk; also fixing a date for a hearing thereon; and also directing the Clerk to publish a notice of the time and place of such hearing. Whereas, the City Council of he City has ordered to be constructed a concrete main sewer in the open ditch known as Bee Branch Sewer, such sewer to be built according to plans and specifications approvde by this Council and to be constructed between 28th and 29th Streets; be- tween 29th and 30th Streets; in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets extending westerly from Jackson Street to White Street; in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets ex- tending westerly from White Street to Central Avenue; and in the block between 30th and 32nd Streets ex- tending westerly from the alley be- tween Central Avenue and Lemon Street to connect with the present stone sewer, said sewer to be con- tinuous from 28th Street northerly and westerly to the easterly term- inus of the present stone sewer, ex- cept where the same is already con- structed; and Whereas, a Resolution declaring the intention of this Council to cause to be issued main sewer bonds in the sum of Thirty -four Thousand Dollars ($34,000.00), or so much thereof as may be necessary, has been adopted by this Council, the proceeds from the sale of such bonds to be used to pay the cost of said improvement; and Whereas, such bonds will be issued in anticipation of the collection of a tax to be levied annually upon all of the taxable property of said City of Dubuque and a fund will be cre- ated thereby out of which to pay the principal and interest of such bonds as they respectively mature, such fund to be called "MAIN SEWER FUND," and the tax to be levied and certified to be known as "MAIN SEWER TAX "; and Whereas, it is necessary that be- fore said tax is levied and certified Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 that an estimate be prepared and filed with the City Clerk showing the amount proposed to be raised by tax- ation and the amount proposed to be expended each year from the fund created by the levy and collection of said tax and that a time for a hear- ing be fixed and that a notice of such hearing be published; now therefore Be it Resolved, by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the following estimate of the amount proposed to be raised by taxation an- nually and the amount proposed to be expended annually out of the Main Sewer Fund for the purpose of paying principal and interest of main sewer bonds to be issued by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, the proceeds of which are to be used to pay the cost of constructing the im- provement herein described, be and the same is hereby made as follows: Supplemental Estimate for Main Sewer Fund. The following is an estimate of the amount to be raised by taxation and the amount proposed to be ex- pended annually from Main Sewer Fund for the purpose of paying prin- cipal and interest of main sewer bonds to be issued by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, the pro- ceeds of which are to be used to pay the cost of constructting a concrete main sewer in the open ditch known as BEE BRANCH SEWER. 1st. Total amount to be raised by taxation for principal and interest of bonds $47,770.00. 2nd. Amount to be expended each year from Main Sewer Fund com- mencing with the year 1927 and end- ing with the year 1940, as follows: Year Interest Principal Total 1927 1,445.00 $1,445.01) 1928 1,445.00 1,445.00 1929 1,445.00 1,445.00 1930 1,445.00 1,445.00 1931 1,445.00 3,400.00 $4,845.00 1932 1,343.00 3,400.00 4,743.00 1933 1,156.00 3,400.00 4,556.00 1934 1,011.50 3,400.00 4,411.50 1935 867.00 3,400.00 4,267.00 1936 722.50 3,400.00. 4,122.50 1937 578.00 3,400.00 3,978.00 1938 433.50 3,400.00 3,833.50 1939 289.00 3,400.00 3,689.00 1940 144.50 3,400.00 3,544.50 Estimates showing number of dol- lars of taxation for each thousand dollars of assessed value of property for each year: Tax levy of 1925 $.125 Tax levy of 1927 $.125 Tax levy of 1928 $.125 Tax levy of 1929 $.125 Tax levy of 1930 $ .40 703 Tax levy of 1931 $ .39 Tax levy of 1932 $ .38 Tax levy of 1933 $ .37 Tax levy of 1934 $ .36 Tax levy of 1935 $ .35 Tax levy of 1936 $ .34 Tax levy of 1937 $ .33 Tax levy of 1938 $ .32 Tax levy of 1939 $ .31 The interest due in the year 1926 wi,ll be paid from the General Fund. Any deficiency in principal or inter- est resulting from a tax levy for any year will be paid from the General Fund. Be it further Resolved that this estimate be filed in the office of the Clerk and that the 15th day of De- cember, 1925, at the Council Charn ber in the City Hall at 4:30 o'clock P. M. shall be fixed as the time and place when and where a public hear- ing shall be held on such estimate, and the Clerk is hereby directed to cause such estimate to be published with a notice of the time when and place where such meeting shall be held, such notice to be published at least ten (10) days before the hear- ing in the Telegraph- Herald and Times- Journal, official newspapers published in the City of Dubuque, the County seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, at which meeting any person subject to such tax levy shall be heard for or against the same, and after such hearing the City Council shall enter of record its decision and levy and certify the tax as provided by law. This Resolution being deemed ur- gent and of immediate necessity shall be in force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and ap- proval by the City Council. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tem. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication, certified to by the Publisher, that there will be a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications and form of con- tract for sewer in South Locust Street. ii 704 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec• onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Adopting and Approving Plans and Specifications and Form of Contract for Sewer Improvements. Whereas, sewer improvement as herein described has been ordered made and constructed by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, and plans, specifications and form of con- tract have been duly prepared, now therefore: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the plans, specifications and form of con- tract heretofore prepared be and the same are hereby adopted and ap- proved for the construction of the following improvements, to -wit: 12- inch tile sanitary sewer in South Lo- cust Street from the manhole in Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street north to the end of the pres- ent sewer. Bd it further resolved that on the day of November, 1925, a public hearing will be held at 4:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber of the City of Dubuque, for the purpose of hearing objections which may be filed by any interested persons to the proposed plans or specifications or form of contract for, or cost of any of such improvement and the City Clerk be and he is hereby di- reced to cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be pub- lished in the official newspapers of the City of Dubuque, at which hear- ing the Council will hear such oh- jectinos and enter on record its final decision thereon. Be it further resolved that the plans, specifications and form of con- tract be preserved on file in the of- fice of the Clerk for public inspec- tion. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tern. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. A Resolution. A RESOLUTION Rescinding a Reso- lution of Necessity and all Subse- quent Proceedings providing for the construction of a sanitary sewer in South Locust Street from the manhole at Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street north to the end of the present sewer. Whereas, an error has been dis- covered in the Resolution of Neces- sity and subsequent procedeings pro- viding for the construction of a sani- tary sewer in South Locust Street from the manhole at Railroad Ave- nue and South Locust Street north to the end of the present sewer and bids have been received from con- tractors; and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable to rescind the resolu- tion of necessity previously adopted by this Council and subsequent pro- ceedings in order to avoid technical objections which may be made to assessments; Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque, that the resolutions of neces- sity and subsequent resolutions and proceedings providing for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer in South Locust Street from the man- hole at Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street north to the end of the sewer, be and the same is hereby rescinded. Be it further resolved that all bids received from contractors be re- jected and certified checks returned to bidders. Passed, adopted and approved this 23rd day of November, 1925. Approved: H. G. MELCHIOR, ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. 706 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 Uhlrich -Paley Co. is low bidder on this work. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. All bids rejected. Sewer to be re- advertised. November 23rd, 1925. From City Manager to Honorable Council. Subject: Bids received for con- structing a sewer in Overview Court. The following bids for the con- struction of a 6 -inch sanitary sewer in Overview Court were received and opened. The tabulation is as fol- lows: Uhlrich -Paley Co. -852 ft. 6 -inch tile at $1.40; five manholes at $60.00; total, $1,492.80. Cook & Kean -852 ft. 6 -inch tile at $1.50; five manholes at $60.00; total, $1,578.00. C. B. McNamara Const. Co. -852 ft. 6 -inch tile at $1.75; five manholes at $57.00; total, $1,776.00. Engineer's Estimate, $1,450.00. Uhlrich -Paley Co. is low bidder on this work. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. Resolution Awarding Contract. Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a sanitary sewer in Overview Court and Uhlrich -Paley Co., contractor, has submitted the lowest bids for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now there- fore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the con- tract for the construction of a sani, tary sewer in Overview Court be awarded to Uhlrich -Paley Co., and the Mayor and Manager be and they are hereby directed to execute a con- tract on behalf of the City of Du- buque for the complete performance of said work. Be it further resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed and adopted this 23rd day of November, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tern. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment and to issue bonds as pro- vided by law to pay for the improve- ment of Diagonal Street from the West line of Central Avenue to the East line of Broadway. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Melchior. Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for improving Diagonal street from the west property line of Central avenue to the east property line of Boadway, by J. F. Lee Paving 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, situte and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Ind. School Distrct, Dunn's Sub., Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $315.06; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $12.24; in terest at 6 per cent, $2.74; total $330.04 Ind. School Distrct, Dunn's Sub., Lot 2; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $104.09; exta expense at 3.88483 per cent, $4.04; in- terest at 6 per cent, 90c; total 109.03 Ind. School Distrct, Dunn's Sub., Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $55.22; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $2.15; in- terest at 6 per cent, 48c; total 57.85 Ind. School Distrct, Dunn's Sub., Lot 4; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $26.70; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.04; in- terest at 6 per cent, 24c; total Ind. School District, Sub. lot 1 of 2 of 1 of 18, John King's Dub. Add., pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $6.92; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 27c; interest at 6 per cent, 7c; total Hazel Roth, Sub. lot 1 of 2 of 1 of 18, John King's Dub. Add., pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $14.24; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 55c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 12c; total Val Lochner Sub. lot 16 John King's Dub. Add., pt. Lot 2; concrete ipavin, curb and gutter cost, $1.29; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 5c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total Chas. H. Spahn Est., Sub. lot 2 of 1 of 18 John King's Dub. Add., pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $13.23; extra ex- pense at 3.88483 per cent, 51c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total Fridolin Heer, Dunn's dub., Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $24,43; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 95c; interest at 6 per ent, 21c; total Pauline & Elsie Heer, Dunn's Sub., Lot 6; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $109.79; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $4.27; in- terest at 6 per cent, 95c; total 115.01 Elias Itnyre, Dunn's Sub., Lot 7; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $105.83; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $4.11; interest at 6 per cent, 92c; total 110.86 H. O. & J. B. Thomas, Dunn's Sub., Lot 8; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $334.24; xtra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 12.98; in- terest at 6 per cent, $2.69; total 350.11 Peter Olinger, Sub. lot 9 Dunn's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $220.12; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $8.55; intrest at 6 per cent, $1.90; total 230.57 Elias Itnyre, Sub. lot 9 Dunn's Sub., Lot 2; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $5.70; extra expense at 27.98 3.88483 per cent, 22c; in- Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 707 7.26 14.91 1.35 13.66 25.59 terest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 5.97 Mary Fries, Sub. lot 10 Dunn's Sub., Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $46.69; exta expense at 3.88483 per cent, $9.58; in- terest at 6 per cent, $2.14; total 258.41 R. L. Woodward, Sub. lot 10, Dunn's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $107.33; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $4.17; interest at 6 per cent, 94c; total 112.44 Wm. L. Buelow, Dunn's Sub., Lot 11; concrete paving, cub and gutter cost, $67.71; extra expense at 3.88483 per cat, $3.41; interest at 6 per cent, 76c; total 91.88 John H. Beadle, Dunn's Sub., Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $43.49; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.69; interest at 6 per cent, 38c; total 45.56 H. W. Schmid, Dunn's Sub., Lot 13; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.64; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 84c; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total 22.67 E. L. Scheppele, Dunn's Sub., Lot 14; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.23; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 67c; interest at 6, per cent, 15c; total 18.03 Home Builders Co., Dunn's Sub., pt. Lot 15; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.46; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 6c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 1c; total 1.53 John Steffen, Sub. lot 239 Dav- is Farm Add., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $451.96; extra ex- pense at 3.88483 per cent, $17.56; interest at 6 per cent, $3.92; total 473.44 John Steffen, Sub. lot 1 of 5 Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $47.37; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.84; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total 49.62 Augusta Sitterly, Sub. lot 1 of 5 Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $31.72; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.23; inteest at 6 per cent, 28c; total 33.23 Augusta Sitterly, Sub. lot 4 Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 708 Special Session November 23rd, 1925 1; concrete paving, curb and gutte cost, $46.08; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.79; interest at 6 pe cent, 40c; total Augusta Sitterly, Sub. lot 3 Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.52; ex- tra xpense at 3.88483 per cent, 84c; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total Augusta Sitterly, Sub. lot 2, Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $13.84; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 54c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total Augusta Sitterly, Sub. lot 1, Kiene & Altman's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $12.30; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 48c; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total Peter Roth Est., Sub. Lot 1 of lot 241 Davis Farm Rdd., pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $7.85; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 30c; interest at 6 per cent, 7c; total Mathilda Schoenbeck, Schoen - beck's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $222.02; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $8.63; interest at 6 per cent, $1.92; total 232.57 Mathilda Schoenbeck, Schoen - beck's Sub., pt. of 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $50.77; extra ex- pense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.97; interest at 6 per cent, 43c; total 53.17 Jacob Unmacht, Groves Sub , Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $150.82; ex- tra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $5.66; interest at 6 per cent, $1.31; total 157.99 Joachim Grobe Est., Groves Sub., pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $260.65; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $10.13; interest at 6 per cent, $2.25; total 273.03 Christ F. Buelow Est., Rhein - franks Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $196.69; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $7.64; interest at 6 pr cent, $1.70; total 206.03 Frank J. Frick, Sub, lot 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $222.26; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, 8.63; interest at 6 per cent, $1.92; total 232.81 48.27 Julius Abel, Sub. lot 2 of 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $207.17; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, $8.05; interest at 6 per cent, $1.80; total 217.02 22.55 Emma Fischer, Sub. lot 2 of 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Subj., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $14,00; ex- tra xpense at 3.88483 per cent, 54c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 14.66 14.50 Emma Fischer, Sub. lot 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Sub., Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $36.53; extra ex- pense at 3.88483 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total 38.26 12.88 Emma Fischer, Sub. lot 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Sub., pt. Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 33c; extra expense at 3.88483 per cent, lc; interest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .34 8.22 Julius Abel, Sub. lot 1 of 3 Rheinfranks Sub., pt. Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 97c; extra ex- pense at 3.88483 per cent, 3c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total 1.01 Total $4040.33 1640.33 sq. yds. concrete pav- ing at $1.64 per sq. yd $2690.14 890.5 lin. ft. comb, curb and gutter at 73c per lin. ft 650.07 130.94 sq. ft. cement sidewalk at 20c per sq. ft. 26.19 218.07 cu. yds. crushed rock at $2.25 per cu. yd 490.66 Interest at 6 per cent 33.43 Extra expns at 3.88483 per cent 149.84 Total $4040.33 All of which is assesed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Nov. 23rd, 1925. Adopted Nov. 23rd, 1925. H. G. MELCHIOR, ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen, Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved that the resolution be adopted. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 Yeas -Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrem•pf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds. Whereas, the contract hereto- fore entered into by the City of Du- buque for the improvement of Diag- onal street 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 be $4040.33. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement 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 Dubuque that to provide for the cost of im- proving, Diagonal street from the west line of Central avenue to the east line of Broadway, there be is- sued improvement 'bonds to the amount of $4040.33. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 23d day of December, A. D. 1925, shall be in the denominations of $300.00 each exce,pt that there shall be one bond to the amount of $140.33; they shall be numbered from 1075 to 1088 inclusive, and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bonds numbered 1075 to 1076 shall constitute the first series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1926; the bonds num- bered from 1076 to 1078 shall con- stitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bond numbered 1079 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1928; the bond numbered 1080 shall con- stitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bond numbered 1081 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bond numbered 1082 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bond numbeed 1083 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bond numbered 1084 shall constitute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds numbered 709 from 1085 to 1086 shall constitute the ninth series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1087 to 1088 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1935. 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 he substantially in the fololwing form: No 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 Three Hundred Dollars with interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presentation and sur- render of the interest coupons here- to attached, both interest and prin- cipal are payable at the 'office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Du- buque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 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 16th day of November, 1925. This bond is one of a series of 14 bonds, 13 for $300.00 numbered 1075 to 1087 and one for $140.33 numbered 1088; all of like tenor and date, and issued for the pur- pose of improving Diagonal street from the west line of Central aven- ue to the east line of Broadway, and described in said resolution; 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 an- num, 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 recited that all the acts and condi- tion and things required to be done precedent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, 710 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 happened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the as- sessments, collections and payment hereon of said specal tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Du- buque 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 2,3rd day of De- cember, 1925, and has authorized the use of the fac- simile signatures to the interest coupons hereto at- tached. Countersigned (Seal) Mayor. 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 Dollars .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 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 regster sad bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then delver them to the City Treasurer who will also reg- ister 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 Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the procedes 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 signa- ture of the Mayor and countersigned with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted November 23rd, 1925. Approved: H. G. MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tem. THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved that the resolution be adopted. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The contract awarded to Nick Sta- rer at a session held November 6th, 1925, for the construction of side - walks in various parts of the City was presented for approval, having been on file for public inspection in the Clerk's office for not less than one week. Councilman Brede moved that the contract be approved. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, the following vote: Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Mayor Alderson. Report of the Building Commis- sioner on the petition of S. A. John- son, asking to be released from his bond for a display sign, stating that the sign was against the building and not projecting over the sidewalk. The Building Commissioner quoted Section 755 of the Building Code and recommended that the prayer of the petitioner be not granted. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the Building Commissioner be approved and the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Report of the Building Commis- sioner on the petition of the Stan dard Tire and Supply Co., asking per- mission to erect a sign over the side- walk, the sign is 6 feet 6 inches. He states that inasmuch as that this firm has already purchased this sign, that he does not want to work 'a hardship on it and leaves it to the Council to decide. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be received and filed and the ordinance be enforced. Second- ed by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 711 • Petition of Eugene Singer asking for a reduction in the assessment as levied against his property for the construction of the combined sewer in the Southern Avenue District, amounting to $95.28, stating that the assessment is twice as much as the value of the property. Councilman Brede moved that the Council view the grounds. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro-tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrmepf. Nays —None. Absent — Mayor Alderson. Report and recommendation of the City Solicitor stating that Nick Biaun, owner of Lot 1 of Sub. 52 and 53, E. Langworthy's Add., offers to settle a delinquent street assessment levied in 1894, amounting with in- terest to about $65.00.' He offers to settle this assessment for $15.00. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted, the Treasurer be instructed to accept this amount and upon receipt of same to cancel the tax sale certif- cate. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The City Solicitor reported on the claim of Dr. Fosselman recommend- ing that the City Settle this claim for $750.00. Mr. Fosselman was in- jured when he fell over an abandon- ed guide wire left by the Telephone company; this wire formed a loop in which his foot was caught, causing him to fall and injure himself. The Solicitor stated that he had spoken with the Superintendent of the Tele- phone Company and the Telephone Company agreed to reimburse the City for this amount. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor be approved and the Auditor be in- structed to draw a warrant in the sum of $750.00 in favor of Frantzen, Benson & Gilloon as settlemen in full of this claim. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior. Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of J. H. Rhomberg for a reduction in assessment levied against Sub. 2 of 537, Ham's Add., Lot 2 for sanitary sewer in Eagle Point District; assessment as levied is $93.94, which he claims is much too high. Councilman Gabriel moved that the Council view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 23d, 1925. Moved by Councilman Gabriel and seconded by Councilman Brede, that after investigation it be deemed nec- essary and advisable to install an electric light on Garfield Avenue be- tween Farragut Street (formerly Eighth Avenue) and Hawthorne Street (formerly Ninth Avenue) and also on Milwaukee Street in the center of the block between Central Avenue and Jackson' Street and that the City Clerk be instructed to no- tify said Dubuque Electric Co. of this action taken by the City Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Mr. C. E. Douglas, City Manager. Dear Sir: The new Ahrens -Fox pumping engine which was officially tested November 14th stood all tests satisfactorily and now awaits the of- ficial acceptance by you and the members of the City Council before the same can be placed in service. I wish to place this engine in service as soon as possible and therefore re- spectfully ask that the above matter be given early consideration. Respectfully yours, J. W. FISHER, Chief of the Fire Department. Councilman Brede moved that the City Manager be authorized, to ac- cept the fire engine on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. City Manager C. E. Douglas re- ported that when O. E. Carr was city manager he had made arrangements with the Building Commissioner for the maintenance of his car by the City, and that there is due the Com- missioner for said maintenance prior to $1925, $380.00 and he hereby rec- ommends that this amount be paid to the Commissioner. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Manager r. h 712 Special Session, November 23rd, 1925 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 713 be approved and the Auditor be in- structed to draw a warrant in favor of R. G. Humphrey in the sum of $380.00 to pay for said maintenance. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabriel moved that J. E. McEvoy, Superintendent of the City Water Works, be authorized to represent the City of Dubuque at the Water Ways Convention to be held at St. Louis November 23rd and 24th, 1925, the City to pay his expenses. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 23d, 1925. Moved by Councilman Brede and seconded by Councilman Gabriel that the following reductions be granted to the assessments for the improve- ment of Cleveland Avenue: Francis Connolly, Lot 78, Un- ion Add.; from $321.45 to $200.00 $121.45 *Francis Connolly, Sub. Lot 1 of 76 -77, Union Add.; from $321.62 to $200.00 121.62 $243.07 `Former reduction by action of Council cancelled. That the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant on the General Fund of the City in favor of the Special Improvement Fund in the suns of $243.07 to make up the shortage in- curred by this reduction. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior. Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Moved by Councilman Brede and seconded by Councilman Gabriel that the following reductions be granted to the assessments for the construc- tion of a sewer in Foye and Napier Streets: Lot 132, Mechanics Add., Voel- ker Realty Co., from $98.43 to $77.10 $21.33 Lot 138, Mechanics Add., C. A Voelker, from $98.43 to $77.10 21.33 Lot 139, Mechanics Add., W 44 ft., C. A. Voelker, from $86.62 to $77.10 9.52 Lot 143, Mechanics Add., Matt Czizek, from $98.43 to $77.10 21.33 $73.51 That the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund in the sum of $73.51 to make up the shortage incurred by this re- duction. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Moved by Councilman Brede and seconded by Councilman Gabriel that the following reduction be granted in the assessment for the improve- ment of Kirkwood Street: Lot 2 of Sub. 81A, A. L. Rhomberg, from $336.50 to $25.00 $311.50 That the Auditor be instrutced to draw a warrant on the General Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund in the . sum of $311.50 to make up the shortage incurred by this reduction. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petitions of H. L. Fitzgerald filed August 5th, 1925, and referred to the Council to view, asking for a reduc- tion in the assessment as levied against Lot 13 of the Sub. of Lot 3 of the Sub. of Min. Lot 90 and part of Min. Lot 87, for the improvement of West 14th Street, the Council de- cided as follows: Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Mary and Jessie Backes asking for a reduction in assessment as levied against their property for the improvement of West 14th Street, referred to the Council, Octo- ber 26th to view the grounds, the Council decided as follows: Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. I Petition of R. E. Hagerty (verbal) for reduction in street assessment for improvement of Glen Oak Street. Council viewed the grounds. Councilman Brede moved that this matter be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1925. Adopted 1925. Conncilmen: Attest: • City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official.) Special Session, November 30th, 1925. Meeting called by order of Council- men Schrempf and Gabriel. Council met at 4 :30 P. M. Present —Cily Manager Douglas, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Councilman Gabriel moved that Councilman Brede be appointed as Mayor pro -tern of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Not voting — Councilman Brede. Mayor pro -tem Brede read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and accepted and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying special assess- ments and authorizing the issuance of bonds as provided by law to pay for the improving of Cornell Street from West 14th Street to May Place, Air -Hill Street from Julien Avenue to West 8th Street, Julien Avenue from West 8th Street to Alta Vista Street and acting on any other busi- ness that may come before the meeting. Notice of publication, certified to by tiJe 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 Cornell Street from the North line of West 14th Street to the South line of May Place presented. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for improving Cornell Street from the north line of West 14th Street to the south line of May Place, by J. F. Lee Paving 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 several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. M. S. Hardie, Sub. S. part of City Lot 684, Lot 4; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $261.38; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, $11.30; interest at 6 per cent, $2.25; total $274.93 John Kaiser, Sub. S'. part of City. Lot 684, Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $199.71; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, $8.63; interest at 6 per cent, $1.73; total 210.07 Chris. J. Horning, Sub. S. part of City Lot 684, Lot 6; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $107.53; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, $4.65; inteest at 6 per cent, 94c; total 113.12 Emma Hackett, Yates & Pick - ett's Sub., E. 1 / 2 of Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $56.43; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $2.44; interest at 6 per cent, 49c; total 59.36 Bart Schmid, Yates & Pick - ett's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $305.33; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $13.20; interest at 6 per cent, $2.65; total 321.18 Bart Schmid, Yates & Pick - ett's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $112.64; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $4.87; interest at 6 per cent, 97c; total 118.48 Clara L. Hillyard, Yates & Pickett's Sub., Lot 3; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $61.17; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, 53c; total 64.34 Clara L. Hillyard, Yates & Pickett's Sub., part of Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.91; ex- tra expense at 4.32209 per cent, 95; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total 23.05 Clara L. Hillyard, Yates & Pickett's Sub., part of Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.91; ex- tra expense at 4.32209 per cent, 95; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total 23.05 Mary Atkins, Yates & Pick - ett's Sub., Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter and curb cost, $61.17; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, 714 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 $2.64; interest at 6 per cent, 53c; total 64.34 John E. Dexter Estate, Yates & Pickett's Sub., S. 1 / 2 of Lot 10; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $56.30; $2.43; interest at 6 per cent, 49c; total 59.22 Hannah Gelling, Yates & Pickett's Sub., N. 1 / 2 of Lot 10; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $56.30; ex- tra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $2.43; interest at 6 per cent, 49c; total 59.22 Hannah Gelling, Yates & Pickett's Sub., N. 1/2 of Lot 11; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $152.69; ex- tra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $6.60; interest at 6 per cent, $1.32; total 160.61 John E. Detxer Estate, Yates & Pickett's Sub., S. % of Lot 11; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $162.69; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $6.60; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.32; total 160.61 Christine Luz, Morgan's Sub , part of Lot 6; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $68.61; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $2.27; in- terest at 6 per cent, 59; total 72.17 Christine Luz, Morgan's Sub , part of Lot 5; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $26.28; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $1.14; in- terest at 6 per cent, 23c; total 27.65 Bernard H. and John Pins, Morgan's Sub., Lot 9; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $7.32; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, 32c; interest at 6 per cent, 7c; total 7.71 Clara Deggendorf, Sub. N. 42 ft. 9 in. of N. 85 ft. 6 in. of Lot 142, Morgan's Sub., concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $176.34; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $7.62; interest at 6 per cent, $1.53; total 185.49 Albert Vogelsberg, Sub. S. 42 ft. 9 in. of N. 85 ft. 6 in. of lots 1 and 2 Morgan's Sub.; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $176.34; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $7.62; interest at 6 per cent, $1.53; total 185.49 Albert Vogelsberg, Sub. S. 33 ft. 6 in. of lots 1 and 2 Mor- gan's Sub.; concrete paving, Special Session, November 30th, 1925 curb and gutter cost, $138.21; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, $5.97; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.20; total 145.38 Lisetta Feigner, Morgan's Sub. Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $75.51; extra expense at 4,32209 per cent, $3.26; interest at 6 per cent, 66c; total 79.43 Lantzky and Landschulz, Sub lot 8 City lot 667, pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $23.90; extra ex- pense at 4.32209 per cent, $1.03; interest to 6 per cent, 20c; total 25.13 Anna J. Mackett, Yates and Pickett's Sub. W. 1/2 pt.; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.33; extra expense at 4.32209 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total 22.44 Total $2462.47 880.35 sq. yds. concrete pav- ing at $1.85 per ■sq. yd. $1628.65 715.6 lin. ft. comb. curb and gutter at 83c per lin ft 593.95 154.25 sq. ft. cement side- walks at 2Oc per sq. ft 30.85 35.02 cu. yds. crushed rock at $2.50 per cu. yd. 87.55 Interest at 6 per cent 20.29 Extra expense at 4.32209 per cent 101.18 Total $2462.47 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Nov. 30th, 1925. Adopted Nov. 30th, 1925. THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved) the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for improving Cornell 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 corn- 715 puted the cost and expense thereof to be $2,462.47. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement and a public hearing has been held pursuant therto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and determined: Now therefor, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that to provide for the cost of im- proving Cornell Street from the north line of West 14th Street to the south line of May Place, there be is- sued improvement bonds to the amount of $2,462.47. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 30th day of December, A. D. 1925; shall be in the denominations of $200.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $62.47; they shall be numbered from 1089 to 1101 inclusive and shall be divided into 10 series, of which the bonds numbered 1089 to 1090 shall constitute the first series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1926; the bonds numbered 1091 shall constitute the second series and shall be pay- able on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bonds numbered 1092 shall con- stitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1928; the bonds numbered 1093 shall con- stitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bonds numbered 1094 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bonds numbered 1095 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bonds numbered 1096 shall con- stitute the seventh series and shall payable the 1st day of April, 1932: the bonds numbered 1097 shall con- stitute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds numbered from 1098 to 1099 shall constitute the ninth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1100 to 1101 shall constitute the tenth 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 716 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: Nos. 1089 to 1101. 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 wtih interest thereon at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presentation and surrender of the interest cou- pons hereto attached, both interest and principal are payable at the of- fice 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 Chapter 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 30th day of November, 1925. This bond is one of a series of 13 bonds, 12 for $200.00 each, numbered from 1089 to 1100 in- clusive, and one for $62.47, numbered 1102, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of improving Cornell Street from the north line of West 14th Street to the south line of May Place and described in said resolution; 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 interets on all deferred pay- ments 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 prec- edent 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 hree- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque, 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 af- fixed this 30th day of December, 1925, and has authorized the use of their fac- simile signatures to the in- terest coupons hereto attached. Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. (Seal) 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 Improve- ment Bond No Countersigned: 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 the City Treasurer who will also purpose, and to then deliver them to 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 in- structed 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 signa- ture of the Mayor and countersigned with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted November 30th, 1925. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved: L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tern. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. 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 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 , 717 of bonds to pay for the improvement of Air -Hill Street from the North line of West 8th Street to the South line of Julien Avenue. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for improving Air Hill Stret from the south line of Julien Avenue to the north line of West 8th Street, by J F. Lee Paving 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 several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. A. E. Nagle, Sub. Lot 11, Kel- lys' Sub., Lot 1,; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $148.53; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $5.78; interest at 6 per cent, $1.30; total $156.61 A. E. Nagle, Sub. Lot 11, Kel- ly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb a,nd gutter cost, $47.35; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.84; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total 49.60 James Walsh, Sub. Lot 11, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $75.52; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.94; interest at 6 per cent, 66c; total 79.12 James Walsh, Sub. Lot 10, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $1.69; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 7 #; interest at 6 per cent, 2c; total 1.78 Thos. Whitby, Kelly's Sub., E 29 ft. 6 in. of Lot 9; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $52.46; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.04; interest at 6 per cent, 45c; ttoal 54.95 Thos. Cadden, Kelly's Sub , W. 18 ft. of Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $25.63; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.00; interest at 6 per cent, 23c; total 26.86 Cath. McCollins, Kelly's Sup., Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $43.28; ex- tra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.68; interest at 6 per cent, 38c; total 45.34 Henrietta Pelkey, Kelly's Sub., Lot 7; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $21.26; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 83c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 19c; total 22.28 Sophia K. Brown, Kelly's Sub., Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $13.90; ex- tra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 54c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 14.56 Sophia K. Brown, Kelly's Sub , E. 13 ft. part of Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $1.46 extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 6c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 1c; total 1.53 Emma Spellerberg, Kelly's Sub., W. 37 ft. part of Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.33; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 9c; interest at 6 per cent, 2c; total 2.44 Jacob Clow, Kelly's Sub., part of Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49c; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 2c; total .51 Chas. Meyers, Kelly's Sub., E. 28 ft. of pt. S. 85 ft. 6 in. lot 28; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 19c; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 1c; interest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .20 John H. Schneider, Kelly's Sub., part of Lot 27; con- crete paving, curb and gut - ter cost, $8.97; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 35c; interest at 6 per cent, 8c; total 9.40 Emma Spellerberg, Kelly's Sub., W. 30 ft. of N. 80 ft. of Lot 26; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $3.00; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 14c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; total 3.77 Herman Richard, Kelly's Sub., E. 20 ft. of N. 80 ft. of Lot 26; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.72; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 11c; interest at 6 per cent, c; total 2.86 Helen Domes, Kelly's Sub., S 105 ft. 6 in. of Lot 26; con- crete paving, curb and gut- 718 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 ter cost, $11.31; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 44c; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 11.65 Herman Richard, Kelly's Sub., W. 1 / 2 of Lot 25; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $12.91; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 50c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 13.51 James H. Keefe, Kelly's Sub., E. 1 / 2 of Lot 25; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.80; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 69c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 16c; total _ 18.65 Louis B. McColins, Kelly's Sub., Lot 24; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $66.81; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.60; in- terest at 6 per cent, 57c; total 69.98 Louis B. McCollins, Sub. Lots 22 and 23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $50.02; ex- tra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.95; interest at 6 per cent, 43c; total 52.40 C. C. McGregor, Sub. Lots 22 and 23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $59.17; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.30; interest at 6 per cent, 52c; total 61.99 K. R. Armstrong, Sub. Lots 22 and 23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $39.42; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.53; interest at 6 per cent, total 41.29 E. M. Holipman, Sub. Lots 22 and 23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and expense at 3.89099 per cent, gutter cost, $40.15; extra $1.56; interest at 6 per cent, 35c; total 42.06 E. M. Hoppman, Sub. Lots 22 and 23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and pense at 3.89099 per cent, gutter cost, $65.14; extra ex- $2.53; interest at 6 per cent, 57c; total 68.24 Realty Inv. Corp., Sub. Lot 5, Sub. Lots 22 -23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $7.60; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 30c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 7c; total Realty Inv. Corp., Sub. Lot 5, Sub. Lots 22 -23, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete pay- 7.97 ing, curb and gutter cost, $7.82; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 30c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 7c; total 8.19 Realty Inv. Corp., Sub. Lot 21, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $48.52; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.89; interest at 6 per cent, 42c; total 50.83 Realty Inv. Corp., Sub. Lot 21, Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $68.20; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.65; interest at 6 per cent, 59c; total 71.44 Margt. Spear, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's Sub., S. 105 ft. of Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $151.70; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $5.90; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.32; total 158.92 Margt. C. Rooney, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's Sub., N. 25 ft. of Lot 2; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $38.82; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.51; in- terets at 6 per cent, 33c; total 40.66 Margt. Spear, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's Sub., S. 84 ftp 3 in. of Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $43.51; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.69; in- terest at 6 per cent, 38c; total 45.58 1Vlargt. C. Rooney, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's Sub., N. 25 ft. of Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $14.71; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 57c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 12c; total 15.40 Margt. C. Rooney, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's Sub., W. 100 ft. of Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $107.07; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $4.17; interest at 6 per cent, 94c; total 112.18 Joseph Wagner, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kelly's .Sub., E. 50 ft. of Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $16.06; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 62c; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; total 16.82 •Joseph Wagner, Sub. Lots 18, 19, 20, Kellys' Sub., Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $23.26; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 91c; interest at 6 per cent, total Joseph Ley, Kelly's Sub., S. 35 ft. of Lot 12; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $54.35; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.11; in- terest at 6 per cent, 47c; total Margt. Martin, Kelly's Sub , N. 40 ft. of S. 1 / 2 of Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $62.10; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.42; interest at 6 per cent, 54c; total John P. and Kate Mueller, Kelly's Sub., W. 1 /2 of N. 1 /2 of Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $76.94; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $2.99; in- terest at 6 per cent, 66c; total Margt. Martin, Kelly's Sub., E 1 / 2 of N. 1 /2 of Lot 12; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $39.51; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.54; interets at 6 per cent, 34c; total N. J. Reuter (guard.), Kelly's Sub Lot 13; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $88.33; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, $3.44; in- terets at 6 per cent, 76c; total Chas. T. Jones, Kelly's Sub., N. 100 ft. of Lot 14; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $32.12; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, $1.25; interest at 6 per cent, 28c; total Chas. T. Jones, Kelly's Sub., S. 50 ft. of Lot 14; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $16.06; extra expense 3.89099 per cent, 62c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 14c; total Joseph Wagner, Kelly's Sub , Lot 17; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $21.54; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 94c; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total A. W. Kemler Estate, Sub. Lot 15, Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $14.90; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 58c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total A. W. Kemler Estate, Sub.Lot 15, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con - crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $5.74; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, Special Session, November 30th, 1925 719 24.37 56.93 65.06 80.59 41.39 92.53 33.65 16.82 22.57 15.60 22c; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 6.01 Elnmaa Bornhauser, Sub. Lot 16, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $11.01; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 43c; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total Martin Byrnes, Sub. Lot 1 of 16, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $1.76; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 7c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total Martin Byrnes, Sub. Lot 1 of 1 of 16, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 15c; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, lc; total Maggie E. Bowen, Sub. Lot 1 of 1 of 16, Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 30c; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, i total Maggie E. Bowen, Sub. Lot 18, City Lot 703, Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, 47c; extra expense at 3.89099 per cent, 2c; total .49 A. W. Kemler Estate, Sub. Lot 19, City Lot 703, Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 34c; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, lc; total A. W. Kemler Estate, Sub. Lot 19, City Lot 703, Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $4.07; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, 16c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; toal Vincenzo and A. Scardino, Sub. City Lot 703, Lot 20; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 15c; extra ex- pense at 3.89099 per cent, lc; total 11.54 1.84 .16 .31 .35 4.26 .16 Total $1,853.40 663 sq. ft. concrete paving at $1.75 per sq. yd. $1,160.25 703.5 lin. ft. combination curb and gutter at 75c per lin, ft. 527.63 23 lin. ft. cement curb at 43c per lin. ft. 9.89 28.56 cu. yds. crushed rock at $2.50 per cu. yd. 71.45 Interest at 6 per cent 15.34 Extra expense at 3.89099 per cent 68.84 Total $1,853.40 d, 720 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Nov. 30th, 1925. Adopted Nov. 30th, 1925. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improving of Air Hill street pleted and said improvement has hereinafter described has been com- been accepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to be $1853.40. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement 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 Dubuque that to provide for the cost of im- proving Air Hill street from the south line of Julien avenue to the north line of West 8th street, there be issued improvement bonds to the amount of $1853.40. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 30th day of December, A. D. 1925, shall be in the denominations of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $53.40; they shall be numbered from 1102 to 1120 inclusive and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bonds numbered 1102 to 1103 shall constitute the first series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April A. D. 1926; the bonds numbered from 1104 to 1105 shall constitute the sec- ond series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bonds numbered from 1106 to 1107 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1828; the bonds numbered from 1108 to 1109 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st clay of April, 1929; the bonds num- bered from 1110 to 1111 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bonds numbered from 1112 to 1113 shall constitute the sixth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bonds numbered from 1114 to 1115 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be pay - able the 1st day of April, 1932; the bonds numbered from 1116 to 1117 shall constitute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds numbered from 1118 to 1119 shall constitute the ninth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bond num- bered 1120 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1935. 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 Treasuer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. 1102 to 1120. Series No. CITY OF DUBUQUE IMPOVEMENT 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. at the option of the City the sum of 19 ; or any time before that date One Hundred Dollars with interest thereon at the rate 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 i.a issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, t924, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said city. duly passed on tl» 30th .11 of November, 1925. This bond is one of a series of 19 bonds, 18 for $100.00 and numbered from 1102 to 1119 and one for $53.40 numbered 1120; all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of improving Air Hill street from the south line of Julien avenue to the north line of West 8th street and de- • scribed in said resolution; which Special Session, November 30th, 1925 cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adja- cent 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 cal 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 f,aith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque by its City Council has caused this bond to be signed b its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 30th day of December, 1925, and has authorized the use of their fac- simile signatures to the interest cou- pons hereto attached. Mayor. Countersigned City Clerk. (Seal) 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 Dollars at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its improvement bond No Mayor. Countersigned 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 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 in- structed 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 721 be signed with the ffac- simile signa- ure of the Mayor and countersigned with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted Nov. 30th, 1925. Approved: L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tem. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. 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 as provided by law, to pay for the improvement of Julien aven- ue from the north line of West 8th street to the east line of Alta Vista street. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -ten Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of E. Cadden owner of lot s,ituated at No. 603 Julien Ave., stat- ing that his lot has a 57 feet front- age and the improvement goes about 15 feet to the middle of the street and that his assessment for this im- provement ought to be reduced about $50.00. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the City Engineer to investigate and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for improving Julien avenue from the north line of West 8th to the east line of Alta Vista street by Jas. F. Lee Paving 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 here- inafter named, situate and owned, 722 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 and for the several amounts set op- posite each lot or parcel of real es- tate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Ed. C. Hubert, Sub. City Lot 703, pt. Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost cost, $24.21; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.14; interest at 6 per cent, 21c; total $ 25.56 Hugh McCloskey, Sub. lot of city lot 703, pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $64.86; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.05; interest at 6 per cent, 57c; total 63.48 Jerome Hainline, Sub. lot 11 of city lot 703, pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $42.49; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $2.00; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total .. 44.35 T. J. LeVan, Jr., Sub. lot 10 of city lot 703, pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.22; interest at 6 pe cent, gutter cost, $26.08; extra 23c; total 27.53 Ben Bassler Est., Sub. lot 46 Farley's Sub., pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $180.53; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.48; interest at 6 per cent, $1.58; total 190.59 Irene Cadden, Sub. lot 45 Far - ley's Sub., pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $163.38; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.67; interest at 6 per cent, $1.42; total 172.47 Delos Kissell, Farley's Sub , pt. Lot 44; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $139.81; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $6.57; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.22; total 147.60 Ed. J. Delaney, Sub. lot 43, Farley's Sub., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $157.22; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.38; interest at 6 per cent, $1.37; total 165.97 Wilhelmenia Smyth, Sub. lot 43, Farley's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $31.98; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.50; interest at 6 per cent, 28c; total 33.76 Wilhelmenia Smyth, Farley's Sub., S. 3 ft. 6 in. pt. Lot 36; concrete paving, curb and glitter cost, $1.39; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 7c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total . :.17 Mike Adams Est., Farley's Sub., S. 46 ft. 6 in. of N. 96 ft. 6 in. pt. Lot 36; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 38c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, Oc; total Ed. J. Delaney, Farley's Sub , pt. ot 37; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $183.87; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.64; interest at 6 per cent, $1.60; total 194.11 City of Dubuque, Farley's Sub., pt. Lot 38; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $172.50; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.10; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 182.11 City of Dubuque, Farley's Sub., pt. Lot 39; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $159.44; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.49; interest at 6 per cent, $1.39; total 168.32 City of Dubuque, Farley's Sub., pt. Lot 40; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $144.24; extra expens9 at 4.69707 per cent, $6.78; interest at 6 per cent, $1.25; total 152.27 City of Dubuque, Farley's Sub., E. 21 ft. pt. Lot 41; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $54.20; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $2.25; interest at 6 per cent, total 57.22 Hannah Doyle Duffy, Farley's Sub., W. 29 ft. Lot 41; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $69.51; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.26; interest at 6 per cent, 61c; total 73.38 Hannah Doyle Duffy, Farley's Sub., pt. Lot 42; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $109.22; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $5.14; interest at 6 per cent, 95c; total 115.31 David A. Putnam, Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $91.58; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.31; in- terest at 6 per cent, 80c; total 96.69 David A. Putnam, Sub. Lot 5, City Lot 738, Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $86.32; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent .40 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 723 $4.06; interest at 6 per cent, 75c; total 91.13 Francis Kirk, Sub. lot 5 City lot 738, Lot 1; concete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $213.93; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.05; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.85; total 225.83 Louis Foell, Sub. City Lot 738 E. 50 ft. Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $187.66; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.81; interest at 6 per cent, $1.63; total 198.10 Catherine McLaughlin, Sub City Lot 738 W. 30 ft. Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $112.60; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $5.29; interest at 6 per cent, 97c7; total 118.86 Sarah J. Thomas, Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 7; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $75.06; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.53; interest at 6 per cent, 66c; total 77.25 Nellie T. Bassett, Sub. Lot 1 of 1 of 3 Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 2; concete paving, curb and gutter cost, $143.56; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $6.74; interest at 6 per cent, $1.25; total 151.55 Nellie T. Bassett, Sub. Lot 1 of 1 of 3 Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $54.72; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $2.57; interest at 6 per cent, 48c; total • 57.77 Susan Weimerskirsch, Sub. lot 1 of 3 Sub. City ot 738, Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $19.52; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; total 20.61 Eugene and Carrie Anderson, Sub. City Lot 738, W. :3 ft. Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter ,cost, $11.26; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 53c; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 11.89 Eugene and Carrie Anderson, Sub. City Lot 73.8, Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $187.66; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.81; interest at 6 per cent, $1.63; total 198.10 Carrie B. Anderson, Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 10; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $207.18; extra expense at 4.69707 per. cent, $9.73; interest at 6 per cent, $1.80; total 218.71 Jennie West, Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 11; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $187.66; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.81; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.63; total 198.10 Jennie West, Sub. lot 2 of 3 Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.00; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 80c; interest at 6 per cent, 15c; total 17.95 Carrie B. Anderson, Sub. lot 2 of 3 Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.00; ex- tra expense at 4.6707 per cent, 80c; interest at 6 per cent, 15c; total 17.95 Carrie B. Anderson, Sub. lot 2 of 3, Sub. City Lot 738, Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $12.87; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 60c; interest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 13.57 James Cotter Est., Sub. Lot 2 of 3 Sub. City Lot 738, pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $78.85; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.56; interest at 6 per cent, 67c; total 80.08 B. F. Monroe, Cain's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $209.66; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $9.86; interest at 6 per cent, $1.82; total 221.34 Frank Duggan, Cain's Sub.,. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $73.38; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.45; interest at 6 per cent, 64c; total 77.47 James Donegan, Cain's Sub , Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $41.06; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.93; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total 43.35 Eliz. Taylor, Cain's Sub., pt Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $14.56; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 68c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 15.36 Geo. Schumacher, Cain's Sub , Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $253.57; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $11.91; interest at 6 per cent, $2.20; total 267.68 Arthur Melchior, Cain's Sub , Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $54.42; ex- 724 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $2.56; interest at 6 per cent, 47c; total 57.45 Belle Lawrence, Cain's Sub., pt. Lot 10; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $25.07; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.18; interest at 6 per , cent, 22c; total 26.47 J. M. McFadden Est., Sub. lots 1 and 4 McNulty's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $430.80; ex tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $20.23; interest at 6 per cent, $2.73; total 454.76 J. M. McFadden Est., Sub. lots 1 and 4 McNulty's Sub., S. 9 ft. Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $9.87; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 46c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 8c; total 10.41 Elsie Bott, Sub. lots 1 and 4 McNulty's Sub., N. 45 ft. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $28.82; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.35; interest at 6 per cent, 24c; total 30.41 Elsie Bott, Sub. lots 5, 8 and 9 McNulty's Sub., Lot 7; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $19.52; extra .expense at 4.69707 per cent, 92c; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; total 20.61 Elsie Bott, Sub. lots 5, 8 and 9, McNulty's Sub., Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49c; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total .52 Thos. H. and Fannie Nicol, Sub. lot 5, 8 and 9 McNul- ty's Sub., Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, lc; total .52 Thos. H. and Fannie Nicol, Sub. lot 5, 8 and 9 McNul- ty's Sub., Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $12.65; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 59c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 10c; total 13.34 Thos. H. and Fannie Nicol, Sub. lot 5, 8 and 9 McNul- ty's Sub., Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 75c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 4c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 1c; total... .80 Mrs. A. M. Beck, Sub. lots 5, 8 and 9, McNulty's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 15c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, lc; inteest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .16 Mrs. A. M. Beck, Sub. lots 5, 8 and 9 McNulty's Sub., pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $5.37; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 26c; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 5.67 A. J. Shea,, Sub. lot 2 McNul- ty's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $369.58; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $17.36; interest at 6 per cent, $3.21; total 390.15 John W. Zaug, Sub. lot 2 Mc- Nulty's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $61.22; exta expense at 4.69707 per cent, $2.88; interest at 6 per cent, 53c; total 64.63 Anna T. Sullivan, Newburgh Sub., Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $38.92; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.83; ni- terest at 6 per cent, 33c; total 41.08 Anna T. Sullivan, Newburgh Sub., Lot 2; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $14.00; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 66c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 14.78 Anna M. Collings, Newburgh Sub., Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $10.70; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 50c; in- total 11.29 Eva T. Henschel, NewBurgh Sub., Lot 4; concrete pair- ing, curb and gutter cost, $8.82; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 41c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 7c; total 9.30 Thomas P. Baxter, Newburgh Sub., pt. Lot 5; concrete pair- ing, curb and gutter cost, $6.38; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 30c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 6.73 Thomas P. Baxter, Newburgh Sub., pt. Lot 6; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, 26c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, lc; interest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .27 Sisters of Visitation, Sub. West pt. Min. Lot 86, Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $957.97; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $45.00; interest at 6 per cent, $8.30; total 1011.27 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 725 David T. Howie, Sub. Min. Lot 82 pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $281.87; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $13.24; interest at 6 per cent, $2.44; total fa97.55 Albert D. Dennis, Oxford Heights, pt. Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $198.51; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, •$9.32; interest at 6 per cent, $1.72; total 209.55 Albert D. Dennis, Oxford Heights, pt. W. 1 /2 Lot 7; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $99.26; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.66; interest at 6 per cent, 86c; total 104.78 Evelyn Snyder, Oxford Hghts E. 1 / 2 Lot 7; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $99.26; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.66; in- terest at 6 per cent, 86c; total 104.78 Evelyn Snyder, Oxford Hghts pt. Lot 6; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $198.51; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $9.32; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.72; total 209.55 Louise Bechtel, Oxford Hghts. pt. Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $198.51; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $9.32; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.72; total 209.55 Henry Bechtel, Oxford Hghts pt. Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $200.61; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $9.42; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.73; total 211.76 Else F. Bechtel, Oxford Hghts. Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $124.01; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $5.82; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.08; total 130.91 Julia G. Orvis, Oxford Heights Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $227.56; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.69; interest at 6 per cent, $1.97; total 240.22 Elix. Whitney, Oxford Hghts, Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $153.81; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.22; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.33; total 162.36 J. P. Burg, Yale Court, Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $26.42; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.24; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; total 27.89 James Aldeson, Yale Court Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $20.83; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 98c; interest at 6 per cent, 17c; total 21.98 Helen T. Buckley, Yale Court, Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $30.10; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 26c; total 31.77 James Alderson, Yale Court, Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.83; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 84c; interest at 6 per cent, 15c; total 18.82 James Alderson, Yale Court, pt. Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $23.91; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.12; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 25.23 James Alderson, Yale Court, pt. Lot 8; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $6.94; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 33c; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; total 7.32 James Alderson, Yale Court, pt. Lot 7; concete paving, curb and gutter cost, $3.04; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 14c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; total 3.21 Mary Alderson and Helen Buckley, Yale Court, pt. Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.06; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 10c; interest at 6 per cent, 2c; total 2.18 John M. Lee, Mobley's Du- buque, Lot 2; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $111.92; extra expense at 4.69707 pe cent, $5.26; in- terest at 6 'per cent, 97c; total 118.15 John M. Lee, Mobley's Du- buque, Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $177.08; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.32; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.54; total 186.94 Albert and Louisa Mackert, Keogh's Sub., pt. Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $16.81; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 79c; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; total 17.74 726 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 727 B. F. Monroe, Mobley's Du- buque N. 70 ft. Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $132.19; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $6.21; interest at 6 per cent, $1.15; total 139.55 B. F. Monroe, Mobley's Du- buque S. 70 ft. Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $39.33; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.85; interest at 6 per cent, 34c; total 41.52 Nicholas J. Pitz, Mobley's Du- buque, Lot 6; concrete pay ing, curb and gutter cost, $168.56; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.92; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.46; total 177.94 Nicholas J. Pitz, Sub. lot 7 Mobley's Dubuque, Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $139.96; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $6.57; interest at 6 per cent, $1.21; total 147.74 Elmer and Virginia Butt, Sub. lot 7, Mobley's Dubuque Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $18.47; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 87c; interest at 6 per cent, 16c; total 19.50 Glen Hicks and wife, sub. lot 2 of 2 of M. L. 79, Lot 3; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.84; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 9c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total 1.94 Glen Hicks and wife, Collins Sub., Lot 6; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $14.83; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 70c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 15.65 Nicholas J. Pitz, Sub. lot 1 Collin's Sub., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $15.84; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 74c; interest at 6 per cent, 14c; total 16.72 Elmer and Virginia Butt, Sub. lot 1 Collin's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.65; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 8c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total 1.74 Elmer and Virginia Butt, Sub lot 1 Kelley's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 205.00; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $9.63; interest at 6 per cent, $1.78; total 216.41 J. F. Stampfer, Sub. lot 1 Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $21.43; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.01; interest at 6 per cent, 19c; total 22.63 J. F. Stampfer, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $225.94; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.61; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.95; total 238.50 Elvina C. Bradley, Kelly's Sub., Lot 3; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $225.68 ; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.60; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.95; total 238.23 Jacob H. Clow, Kelly's Sub , Lot 4; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $225.34; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.58; in- terest at 6 per cent,, $1.95; total 237.87 Emma Spellerberg, Kelly's Sub., W. 37 ft. Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $166.53; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.82; interest at 6 per cent, $1.44; total 175.79 Sophia K. Brown, Kelly's Sub , E. 13 ft. Lot 5; concrete paving, curb and gutter and curb cost, $58.33; ex- tra expense at 4.6707 per cent, $2.74; interest at 6 per cent, 50c; total 61.57 Sophia K. Brown, Kelly's Sub , Lot 6; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $224.56; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.55; interest at 6 per cent, $1.94; total 237.05 Henrietta Pelkey, Kelly's Sub., Lot 7; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $224.18; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.53; interest at 6 per cent, $1.94; total 236.65 Cath. McCollins, Kelly's Sub , Lot 8; concrete paving curb and gutter cost, $224.03; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.52; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.94; total 236.49 Thos. Cadden, Kelly's Sub., W. 18 ft. Lot 9; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $80.28; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.77; interest at 6 per cent, 69c; total 84.74 Thos. Whitby, Kelly's Sub., E. 29 ft. 6 in. Lot 9; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $130.31; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $6.12; interest at 6 per cent, $1.13; total 137.56 A. E. Nagel, Sub. lot 10 Kel- ly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $150.35; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $7.06; interest at 6 per cent, $1.30; total 158.71 A. E. Nagel, Sub. lot 11, Kel- ly's Sub., Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $175.16; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.23; interest at 6 per cent, $1.53; total 184.92 James Walsh, Sub. lot 11, Kel- ly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $25.33; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.19; interest at 6 per cent, 22c; total 26.74 James Walsh, Sub. lot 10, Kel- ly's Sub., Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.20; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 6c; in- terest at 6 per cent, lc; total 1.27 Realty Inv. Corp, Sub lot 21, Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $4.20; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 20c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; total 4.43 Realty Inv. Corp, Sub lot 21, Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, 26c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 1c; in- terest at 6 per cent, Oc; total . Realty Inv. Corp., Sub. lot 5, Sub. lots 22, 23 Kelly's Sub. pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 75c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 4c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total .80 Louis B. McCollins, Sub. lots 22, 23 Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 6; concrete paving, curl) and gutter cost, 75c; ex- tra expense at '4.69707 per cent, 4c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total .80 Louis B. McCollins, Kelly's Sub., Lot 24; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $1.20; extra expens3 at $4.69707 per cent, 5c; in- terest at 6 per cent, lc; total 1.27 James H. Keefe, Kelly's Sub , E. 1 / 2 pt. Lot 25; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 53c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 1c; total .56 Herman Richard, Kelly's Sub W. 1/2 pt. Lot 25; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 1c; total .52 Herman Richard, Kelly's Sub., E. 20 ft. N. 80 ft. pt. Lot 26; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 34c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; interest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .36 Emma Spellerberg, Kelly's Sub., W. 30 ft. N. 80. ft. pt. Lot 26; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; interest at 6 per cent, lc; total .52 John H. Schneider, Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 27; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 60c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 3c; inter- est at 6 per cent, lc; total .64 Chas. Meyers, Kelly's Sub., N. 100 ft. pt. Lot 28; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 53c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 1c; total .56 Chas. Meyers, Kelly's Sub., N. 10 ft. pt. Lot 29; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, 49c; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 2c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 1c; total .52 Chas. Meyers, Kelly's Sub , Lot 30; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, lie; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, lc; interest at 6 per cent, Oc; total .12 John P. and Kate Mueller, Kelly's Sub., W. 1 /2 of N. 1 / 2 Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $82.87; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.89; interest at 6 per cent, 71c; total 87.47 Marg. Martin, Kelly's Sub., E. 1 / 2 of N. 1 /2 Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $82.87; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 3.89; interest at 6 per cent, 71c; total 87.47 Marg. Martin, Kelly's Sub., N. 40 ft. S. 1 /2 Lot 12; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $32.77; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.54; interest at 6 per cent, 28c; total 34.59 Joseph Ley, Kelly's Sub., S 35 ft. of S. 1 /2 Lot 12; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $17.30; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 81c; interest at 6 per cent, 15c; total 18.26 Marg. C. Rooney, Sub. lots 18, 19, 20 Kelly's Sub., W. 100 ft. pt. Lot 1; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $3.60; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 17c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 3c; total 3.80 N. J. Reuter (Guardian), Kel- ley's Sub., pt. Lot 13; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $214.68; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $10.08; interest at 6 per cent, $1.85; total 226.61 Chas.- T. Jones, Kelly's Sub , N. 100 ft. Lot 14; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $187.66; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.81; interest at 6 per cent, $1.63; total 198.10 Chas. T. Jones, Kelly's Sub , S. 50 ft. pt. Lot 14; con- crete paving, curb and gut - ter cost, $23.50; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.10; interest at 6 pe cent, 20c; total 24.80 A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 15 Kelly's Sub., Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $187.47; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $8.81; interest at 6 per cent, $1.63; total 197.91 A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 15, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $100.29; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.71; interest at 6 per cent, • 87c; total 105.87 Emma Bornhauser, Sub. lot 16 Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $8.86; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 42c; interest at 6 per cent, 7c; total 9.35 Joseph Wagner, Kelly's Sub , pt. Lot 17; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $17.87; extra expense at 4.6707 per cent, 84c; interest at 6 per cent, 15c; total 18.86 A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 19, City lot 703, Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $14..56; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 68c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 15.36 A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 19, City lot 703, Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $117.96; extra ex- 728 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 pense at 4.69707 per cent, $5.54; interest at 6 per cent, $1.02; total 124.52 Vincenzo and A. Scadino, Sub city lot 703, Lot 20; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $79.61; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.74; interest at 6 per cent, 6c; total Adam Foell, Sub. city lot 703, Lot 21; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $103.03; extra expense at 4.69707 per c6nt, $4.84; in- terest at 6 per cent, 90c; total 108.77 Margt. Martin, Sub. city lot 703, Lot 22; concrete pav- ing, curb and gutter cost, $20.38; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 96c; inter- est at 6 per cent, 17c; total Joseph Jeannetaud, Sub. city lot 703, pt. Lot 13; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $66.88; exta expense at 4.69707 per cent, $3.14; interest at 6 per cent, 57c; total Joseph Jeannetaud, Sub. lot 14 City lot 703, pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $24.96; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $1.17; interest at 6 per cent, 21c; total 26.34 Mary E. Kenna, Sub. lot 14 City lot 703, pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $97.58; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.58; interest at 6 per cent, 85c; total 103.01 Mary E. Kenna, Sub. lot 14 City lot 703, pt. Lot 3; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $18.39; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 86c; interest at 6 per cent, 16c; total Magt. Martin, Sub. City lot 703, pt. Lot 15; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $102.31; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, $4.81; interest at 6 per cent, 89c; total A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 16, City lot 703, pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $45.75; exta ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 2.15; inteest at 6 per cent, 40c; total A. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 16, City lot 703, pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $3.04; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 84.04 21.51 70.59 19.41 108.01 48.30 14c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; total Charles T. Jones, Sub. lot 18, City lot 703, pt. Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $3.38; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 16c; interest at 6 per cent, 3c; total Maggie E. Bowen, Sub. lot 18, City lot 703, pt. Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $5.03; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 24c; interest at 6 per cent, 5c; total Maggie E. Bowen, Sub. lot 1 of 16, Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 1; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.50; ex- tra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 7c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total Martin Byrnes, Sub. lot 1 of 16, Kelly's Sub., pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $2.14; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 10c; interest at 6 per cent, 2c; total Maggie E. Bowen, Sub. lot 17, City lot 703, pt. Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $9.23; extra ex- pense at 4.69707 per cent, 43c; interest at 6 per cent, 8c; total R. W. Kemler Est., Sub. lot 17, City lot 703, pt. Lot 2; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $1.42; extra expense at 4.69707 per cent, 7c; interest at 6 per cent, 1c; total Special Session, November 30th, 1925 3.21 3.57 5.32 1.58 2.26 9.74 1.51 Total $13,594.53 7204.75 sq. yds. concrete paving at $1.63 per sq. yd. $11,743.71 281.6 sq. ft. cement side- walk at 20c per sq. ft 56.32 1739.3 lin. ft. cement curb at 43c per lin. ft 747.90 573.7 lin. ft. reset curb at 27c per lin. ft. 154.90 70.08 cu. yds. crushed rock $2.50 per cu. yd. 175.20 Interest at 6 per cent 111.61 Extra expense at 4.69707 per cent 604.89 Total $13,594.53 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits ferred. Approved Nov. 30th, 1925 Adopted Nov. 30th, 1925. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. con- i 729 Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Du- buque for the improvment of Julien avenue 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 be $13,594.53. And whereas, the public notice as provided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the in- tention of the City Council td 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 Julien avenue from the north line of West 8th street to the east line of Alta Vista street, there be issued improvemen bonds to the amount of $13,594.53. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 30th day of December, A. D. 1925; shall be in the denomina- tions of $500.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $94.53; they shall be num- bered from 1121 to 1148 inclusive, and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bonds numbered 1121 to 1122 shall constitute the first ser- ies and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, A, D. 1926; the bonds numbered from 1123 to 1125 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bonds numbered from 1126 to 1128 shall constitute the third series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1928; the bonds numbered from 1129 to 1131 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bonds numbered from 1132 to 1134 shall constitute' the fifth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bonds num- bered from 1135 to 1137 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be j }{ 730 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bonds numbered from 1138 to 1140 shall constitute the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bonds num- bered from 1141 to 1143 shall con- stitute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds numbered fom 1144 to 1146 shall constitute the ninth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1147 to 1148 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1935. 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 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. 1121 to 1148. 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 Five Hundred Dollars with in- terets at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the pesentation and surrender of the interest coup- ons hereto attached, both interest 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 Chapter 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 30th day of November, 1925. This bond is one of a series of 28 bonds, 27 for $500.00 each numbered from 1121 to 1147 inclusive, and one for $94.53 numbered 1148; all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of improving Julien avenue from the north line of West 8th street to the east line of Alta Vista street, and described in said reso- lution; which cost is assessable and levied, along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abut- ting or adjacent property, and pay- able 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 collec- tion of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other pur- pose. 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 hereon of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Du- buque 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 af- fixed this 30th day of December, 1925, and has authorized the use of their facsimile signatures to the in- terest coupons hereto attached. ' Mayor. Countersigned City Clerk. (Seal) FORM OF COUPON On the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bear- er, as provided in the bond, the sum of Dollars at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its improvement bond No Mayor. Countersigned 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 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 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 sig- nature of the Mayor and counter- Special Session, November 30th, 1925 731 signed with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted Nov. 30th, 1925. Approved: L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tern. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Communication of Capt. Geo. Flanders of Co. A. —I. N. G. (Gov- ernors Greys) asking that four members of the company be reim- bursed for the time they were on duty with the company during the hunt for the escaped convicts, Stearns and Keardel, which com- munication was referred to the Board of Supervisors, by the City Council at a previous session and referred back to the Council by said Board of Supervisors, presented. Councilman Schrempf moved that the communication be referred to Sheriff F. A. Kennedy, he having asked for their assistance in this hunt. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tens Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of Irene Spiegelhalter, for cancellation of taxes on lot Sub. 108 Cox's Add., lot for the years 1923 and 1924 assessed to Temple Secur- ities Co. She being a widow with six chidren and having a small in- come. referred to Council by the Board of Supervisors for its ap- proval. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed, and the Board of Supervisors be so advised. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent—Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of Susan Crotty, owner of lot No. 37 S. M. Langworthy's Add., asking for a suspension of the 1924 tax, referred to the Council by the Board of Supervisors for its ap- proval. Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed and the Board of Supervisors be so advised. Seconded by Council- man Schempf. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Bond of the Trade Home Shoe store for the operation and main- tenance of a display sign, presented for approval. It being properly executed, Coun- cilman Gabriel moved that it be re- ceived and placed on file. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of Oscar Irmen asking that a street light be placed on West 28th street, midway between Central avenue and the top of Park Hill. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of the Dubuque Girls Band asking for the use of the Arm- ory for the purpose of giving a card party on Dec. 16th, 1925, presented. . Councilman Gabriel moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed, providing they get the consent of the Governor's Greys. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of L. O. Hillyad, that a new fire station be built at the in- tersection of Main and Jones street. Stating that it will be only a matter of time, until the reclaimed property, formerly a slough, will be occupied by some form of manufacturing in- dustries, which will further increase fire hazards. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: 732 Special Session, November 30th, 1925 Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Petition of resident in the vicinity of Eagle street and Emsley's Lane asking for street light, refered to Council to view at a former session of the Council and reported on fav- orably. Councilman Gabriel moved that the report of the Council be ap- proved and the payer of the petition- ers be granted, and the Dubuque Electric Co. be so notified. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Nov. 30th, 1925. Moved by Councilman Gabriel, sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf, that the following reduction be granted to the assessment for the construc- tion of the Grandview avenue sewer, levied in 1924: Eugene Singer, Lot 9, Sub.. Min. Lot 39 —from $95.28 to $25.00 - 170.28. That the City Auditor be instruct- ed to draw a warrant on the Gen- eral Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund in the sum of $70.28 to make up the shortage in- curred by this reduction. Passed by the following vote: Yeas .—Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Nov. 30th, 1925. Moved by Councilman Gabriel, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, that the following reduction be granted to the assessment for the construction of the Boardway Ex- tension sewer, levied in 1924: Jos. P. Heim, Sub. Lot 3 of M. L. 319 Lot 8— $2457.59 to $2000.00— $457.59. That the City Auditor be instruct- ed to draw a warrant on the Gen- eral Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund in the sum of $457.59 to make up the shortage in- curred' by this reduction. Passed by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. Nov. 30th, 1925. Moved by Councilman Gabriel, seconded by Councilman Schrempf, that the following reduction be granted for the assessment for the construction of the sanitary sewer in the Eagle Point district, levied in 1923: J. H. Rhomberg, Sub. 2 of 537 Ham's Add. Lot 2 —from $92.94 to $48.23 — $44.71. That the City Auditor be instruct- ed to draw a warrant on the Gen- eral Funds of the city in favor of the Special Improvement Funds in the sum of $44.71 to make up the shortage incurred by this reduction. Passed by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. 30th, 1925. Manager Nov. Certificate of City To Honorable Council. Subject: Acceptance of Cooper Heights paving. The undersigned hereby certifies, that the contract for the improve- ment of Cooper Heights Addition by paving the same with concrete pav- ing and by constructing curb and gutter, J. F. Lee Paving Co., con- tractors, has been completed. I further certify that said im- provement has been completed ac- cording to the terms and stipula- tions of the contract plans and specificfiations and I do hereby rec- ommend its acceptance by the City Council. C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. A Resolution Accepting Improve- ments and Directing the City Clerk to Publish Notices. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Cooper Heights by constructing curb and gutter and paving the same with concrete, has been completed and the City En- gineer 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 recommend its acceptance, now therefor Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Engin- eer be approved and said improve- ment be and the same is hereby ac- cepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels 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 City Clerk shall upon recept of such plat and sched- ule publish the notice of the Coun- cil's intention to levy special assess- ments therefor, as required by law. Be it further resolved that said Special Session, November 30th, 1925 733 Clerk be and he is hereby directed to publish a notice of the intention of the City Council to issue public improvements bonds to pay for 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 for the funds to be realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ments an amount equal to the tamed percentage provided for amount of his contract, less any re- therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 30th day of November, 1925. L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tem. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Schrempf moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. - Supt. J. W. McEvoy of the City Water Works, who attended the Water Ways Convention, at St. Louis, representing the City of Du- buque, made a report to the Council, whereup the following resolution was presented and adopted. Resolution Whereas: It is of the greatest im- portance to all Mississippi River cit- ies and Dubuque in particular that every effort be made to deepen the channel of the Mississippi river in order that its former greatness from the standpoint of traffic shall again be attained, and Whereas: At the large and en- thusiastic meeting of the Mississip- pi Water Ways convention just held in St. Louis, Mo., November 22nd to 26th, 1925, it was decided unani- mously by the six hundred and fifty (650) delegates in attendance that the time has come when a determ- ined effort shall be made to impress upon Congress the needs and wants of the Mississippi River Valley, and Whereas: In order that the many advantages of the Mississippi Val- ley and Dubuque in particular be clearly set forth to the country, now therefore Be it Resolved: That the city council of Dubuque, Iowa, in regular meeting most heartily endorse the stand taken by the Mississippi River Valley Association in convention as- sembled in all the project that re- ceived their endorsement, especially for a nine (9) foot channel from Minneapolis to New Orleans; the maintainance of the Mississippi riv- er as a rate breaking point and for all other things that are for the good of the Mississippi Valley in geneal, and Be it further resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this meeting, also that a copy be sent to Con- gressman T. J. B. Robinson 'from the 3rd Iowa district, Hon. Senator A. B. Cummins and Hon. Senator S. W. Brookhart, and also to our neigh- boring cities in order that their sup- port be enlisted. Adopted and approved this 30th day of November, 1925. L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tern. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, • Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Sc'hempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Melchior. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1925. Adopted Councilmen: Attest: 1925. City Clerk. IF