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1924 December Council Proceedings836 Special Session, November 28th, 1924 ments for the improvement of Bur- den street. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent—Mayor Alderson. Moved by Councilman Gabriel and seconded by Councilman • Schrempf, that the following reductions on as- sessments as levied on account of the improvement of Cleveland ave- nue be made: H. B. and Ruth Wade —Lot 1 of 2 of Sub. of 76 and 77, Union Add.; reduced from $407.56 to $250.00 ... ........................$157.56 Catherine Birmingham Estate Sub. 1 of 76 and 77, Union Add.; reduced from $321.62 to $250.00 ....._...._...._ . ............................... 71.62 Eli.. Byrne —Lot 81, Union Add.; reduced from $320.84 $220.00 ....._ ................... ............................... 100.84 Total...... ..........._._.........._...... .......................$330.02 And that a warrant be drawn on the General Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund for $330.02 to make up the shortage on account of these reductions on the assessments for the improvement of Cleveland avenue. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Moved by Councilman Melchior and seconded by Councilman Schrempf, that the special assess- ment as levied against Lot 1 of 2 of Boxleiter's Sub., T. J. Mulgrew, owner, on account of the improve- ment of West Third street be re- duced from $730.00 to $500.00, and that a warrant be drawn on the Gen- eral Fund in favor of the Special Improvement Fund for the sum of $230.62 to make up for this reduc- tion on the assessment as levied against the property of T. T. Mul- grew for the improvement of West Third street. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Conn- , cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of C. H. Reynolds for re- duction in assessment as levied against Lot 1 of Min. Lot 93B for the improvement of Kirkwood street. This , special assessment is $487.19. He states that two - thirds of this lot is valueless and that the assessment is much too high. Councilman Melchior moved that the Council view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. City Solicitor Czizek reported ver- bally on the petition of Mrs. Sanner, asking for a reduction in assessment against her property for the improve- ment of Jackson street, stating that it is delinquent and advertised for tax sale. Councilman Melchior moved that the City Solicitor be authorized to purchase, as the City's agent, all property offered for delinquent spe- cial assessments, where there is no other purchaser. Seconded by Coun- cilman 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. Approved Adopted .....- __._... __1924. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Regular Session, December lst, 1924 83: CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, December 1st, 1924. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present —City Manager Carr, Coun- cilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf.. Councilman Melchior moved that Councilman Brede be appointed May- or pro -tem of this meeting. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas— Councilmen Gabriel, Mel- chior. Nays —None. , Not voting— Councilman Brede. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Mayor pro -tem Brede stated that this is the regular monthly meeting of the Council for the purpose of acting on any business that may regularly come before it. Councilman Melchior moved that the rules be suspended to give any one present an opportunity to ad- dress the Council. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf.. Mr. Utzig addressed the Council and stated that the alley back of his property on O'Neill street is in very bad condition, that some filling had been done there and that there is now an offset at the end of the alley making it worse than it was before, and he asks the Council to put some more filling there and level it so that people living there can use the alley. Council will view the grounds. Petition of the Pyramid Oil Co., making application for lease or pur- chase of a plot of ground north of the I. C. R. R. right of way, includ- ing that portion on which the Shot Tower stands and east thereof to Tower street, to be used for whole- sale oil storage purposes. Councilman Melchior moved that the City Manager and Council in- vestigate and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays - None. - Absent--Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. - Petition of Mrs. Ann Enright, ask - ing for a reduction in assessment as levied' against Lot 48 and 10 ft. of Lot 47, Union Add., for the improve- meat of Cleveland avenue presented. Councilman Melchior moved that the Council view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Notice of suit of Magdalen Schoen- berger against the City of Dubuque for $2,500.00 for personal injuries re- ceived in falling over an obstruction on the sidewalk on the east side of Jackson street between 21st and 22nd streets, in front of house num- bered 2156, on August 29th, 1924. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Notice of appeal from the assess- ment as levied against the property of St. Mary's Orphan Home and Mt. Pleasant Home, for the improvement of West Locust street, to the Dis- trict Court in Dubuque County, pre- sented. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Notice of appeal from the assess- ment as levied against the property of Ellen Rider Knowlton and Maur- ice B. Lee, trustee, for the S. P. Rider Estate, for the improvement of West Locust street, to the District Court in Dubuque County, presented. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro - tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. December lst, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the contract for the installation of sewer and water connections in Cur- tis street, James street. South Glen Oak street from West Third to West Fifth street, North Glen Oak street from Julien avenue to Vernon street, Atlantic street, Custer street, Auburn 838 Regular Session, December 1st, 1924 street, West 14th street from Alta Vista to Audubon street, Julien ave- nue, Air Hill street and Burch street, C. B. McNamara Construction Com- pany, contractors, has been com- pleted. I would therefore recommend the acceptance of this work by the City. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Curtis street from Booth street to Bryant street, by the installation of sewer and water con- nections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its accept- ance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation Of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Tames street from West Third street to the end of the street by the installation of sewer and water connections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his cre- tificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of . Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- men Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Glen Oak street from West Third street to West Fifth street, by the installation of sewer and water connections, has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his cer- tificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its acceptance, now therefore He it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager he approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, Regular Session, December 1st, and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount .of his contract less any retained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL,- H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- men Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Glen Oak street from Julien avenue to Vernon street, by the installation of sewer and water connections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stat- ing the same has been completed according to the terms and stipula- tions of the contract and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted, and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection, and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as .required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percentage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and annroved this 1st day of December. 2924. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. 1924 839 Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- men Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Atlantic street from Julien avenue to West 14th street or by the installation of sewer and water connections has been complet- ed and the City Manager has ex- amined the work and filed his cer- tificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvement an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. 840 Regular Session, December lst, 1924 A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Custer street from At- lantic street to Algona street or by the installation of sewer and water connections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating the same has been completed accord- ing to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its ac- ceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or par- cels of real estate subject to assess- ment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as re- quired by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained per- centage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Auburn street from Delhi street to West 14th street by the installation of sewer and water connections has been complet- ed and the City Manager has exam- ined the work and filed his certifi- cate stating the same has been com- pleted according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and rec- ommends its acceptance, now there- fore - Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of said assessment, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby di rected to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvement an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Calrried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent—Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of West 14th street from Alta Vista street to Audubon street or by the installation of sewer and water connections has been com- pleted according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and rec- ommends its acceptance, now there- fore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection an¢ the City Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby Regular Session, December 1st, 1924 841 directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained per- centage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Julien avenue from Hill street to Alta Vista street or by the installation of sewer and wat- er connections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipula- tions of the contract and recom- mends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is here- by instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvement an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Air Hill street from Julien avenue to west Eighth street or by the installation of sewer and water connections has been complet- ed and the City Manager has exam- ined the work and filed his certifi- cate stating the same has been com- pleted according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and rec- ommends its acceptance, now there- fore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is here- by instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessment, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvement an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest, JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent—Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. 842 Regular Session, December 1st, 1924 A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Burch street from Fenelon Place to West Third street or by the installation of sewer and water connections has been complet- ed and the City Manager has exam- ined the work and filed his certifi- cate stating the same has been com- pleted according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and rec- ommends its acceptance, now there- fore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is here- by instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that • the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained per- centage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest, JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. Councilman Gabriel moved that the Chief of Police be instructed to place a (No Parking) sign in front of Sullivan & Hilkin's store to the alley, near the corner of Hill street and Burch street. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Schrempf. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved ..1924. Adopted ...... .. . . 1924. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. Special Session, December 17th, 1924 843 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, December 17th, 1924. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present - Mayor Ald "rson; Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Mayor Alderson in the Chair. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that service thereof had been duly made and accepted and that this meeting is called for the pur- pose of hearing objections duly ap- proved, for the construction of a combined Storm and Sanitary Sewer having its general location over Rail- road avenue, Southern avenue, and Grandview avenue, to the proposed contract, or to the cost of the 'm- pi evement which the City is to bear, and the issue of bonds to defray such cost, considering bids for said sewer and acting on any other bus- iness that may come before the meeting. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher, that plans and specifications have been adopted and are on file in the office of the City Clerk for the construction of a com- bined. Storm and Sanitary Sewer having its general location over Rail- road avenue, Southern avenue and Grandview avenue, also form of con- tract proposed to be executed by the City of Dubuque to pay for that por- tion of the construction of said sew- er as has been assumed by the City in the sum of approximately $22,000 and it is proposed that when said sewer is completed, Sewer bonds of general obligation will be issued to defray the cost of same. There being no objections or remonstrances, Councilman Brede moved that the notice of publication be received and filed for record. Sec- onded by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays -None. December 17th, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: In accordance with your instructions bids were received at ten A. M. Wednesday, December 17th, 1924 for the construction of a sanitary sewer in the Southern aven- ue Combined District Sewer. The following bids were received: Uhlrich -Paley Co., Dubuque Iowa - Per lin. ft. 36 . in. conc. R. R. Section....._.....$ 15.00 36 in. segment block .............._........ 7.00 56 in. concrete ....... ........................._..... 7.85 24 in. tile 24 in. concrete 18 in. tile 18 in. concrete 15 in. tile 15 in. concrete 12 in. tile 12 in. concrete 8 in. tile 8 in. cast iron 6 in. laterals 4 in. laterals Manholes, each Extra rock, per cu. yd . ............ 7.00 Spillway......................... ....':..................._..... 700.00 Totals - Tile....... ._ ............................. .....................$59,132.36 Concrete ................... ...._.......................... 60.707.80 James Saul & Co., Dubuque, Iowa. Per lin. ft. 36 in. cone. R. R. Section.........$ 12.41 36 in. segment block _ .................._.. 9.21 36 concrete .................. .._................_........... 9.45 24 in. tile ....................... ............................... 6.35 24 in. concrete ....... .._ ............................ 6.00 18 in. tile .................. ....._._..._................._. 3.77 18 in. concrete ....... ............_.................. 3.62 15 in. tile ....................... ........._............._....... 3.52 15 in. concrete ....... ................_.............. 3.37 12 in. tile .................... ..............._......._....._. 3.27 12 in. concrete ....... ......._....................... 3.23 8 in. tile ................._...._ ................_.............. 2.39 8 in. concrete .......... ......................_........ 2.34 8 in. cast iron .... ._._ ..................._._..... 2.80 6 in. laterals ......... ......_........._.............. 1.27 4 in. laterals ............. ._............................. 1.27 Manholes, each _.... .._....._ ...................... 65.00 Extra Rock, per cu. yd . ............ 7.00 Extra Rock, per cu. yd......._....... 6.00 Spillway . 475.0 Totals - Tile.......................... ..............._............... $92.430.56 Concrete ................... ......._....................... 91.316.08 Percy Smith, Cedar Rapids, Ia.- Per lin. ft. 36 in. cone, R. R. section ...........$ 21.00 36 in. segment block ............_....... 8.15 24 in. tile ................._... ._............................. 4.12 18 in. tile ....._ .............. ..........._._................. 2.41 15 in. tile ....._ ........... ........_..................._.. 1.91 12 in. tile .............. ............................... .... 1.82 8 in. tile ............................. ............................... 1.51 8 in. cast iron pipe ....._.........._..... 2.75 6 in. laterals ................._............. .77 4 in. laterals ............. .........._.................... .61 Manholes, each ....._ ....._ ......................... 56.00 Extra rock, per cu. ft. ............... 7.70 Spillway.... .._:.......... _......_ ....................... 650.00 Total -Tile ......_........_ . ............_:.......$67,186.59 Sieg Const. Co., Waterloo, Ia.- Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section ....._.....$ 30.00 36 in. concrete _.... .._ ................_........... 7.00 24 in. concrete ....... ................_.............. 6.00 18 in. concrete .... _.._.._ ...................._... 4.00 15 in. tile ....._...._ ......... ......_.._......._...._........ 3.00 15 in. concrete . 3.00 12 in. tile .................... ......_...._...._.............. 2.50 8 in. tile ........................ .._......._.................... 2.00 8 in. cast iron pipe - ...._._ ................. 7.00 3.75 3.58 2.24 2.27 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.04 1.24 1.26 3.00 .72 .48 48.00 844 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 845 6 in. laterals .......... ......._._......_..._.......... 1.00 4 in. laterals . ............. 1.00 Manholes, each ..... ..._ ............._..._......... 100.00 Extra rock, per cu. ft. . .. 10.00 Spillway.............._...._._... ...._.......___.........1500.00 Total- Concrete _..___...._...._._.492,322.85 Gje0lefaed & Chapman - Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section ....._.....$ 20.00 36 in. concrete .............. _.....__.............. 12.00 24 in. tile ..._ _...._ .... ..........._._................. 5.00 18 in. tile ....._......._ ... .............__......._........ 4.00 15 in. tile ................._... ......................_........ 3.50 12 in. tile .... ............................... 3.00 8 in. tile ........_.........._... ._ ............................. 1.50 8 in. cast iron pipe ..........._ .............. 15.00 6 in. laterals ............. ............._................. 1.00 4 in. laterals .._ ....... ......._..._.................._ 1.00 Manholes, each ....... .............................._ 100.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd..._........._ 12.00 Spillway ....._......._... ...__..........._......._....._ 600.00 Total- Concrete _ . ......._...........__$94,301.25 H. D. Schaefer & Son, Green Bay, Wis.- Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section .._........$ 16.00 36 in. concrete ....... ...._ .......................... 10.50 36 in. seg. block ... .............._..............._ 10.50 24 in. tile ..............._..... _.........._.............. 5.62 24 in. concrete ........... ............................... 5.22 18 in. tile ....................... ............................... 4.00 18 in. concrete ........ ............................... 3.82 15 in. tile ....._ ............ ...._.........._............... 3.60 15 in. concrete .......... ..............._............... 3.43 12 in. tile ....._ .............. ......................._...._.. 2.88 12 in. concrete ..... ..._......._.........._........ 2.79 8 in. tile .......................... ............................... 2.20 8 in. concrete ......_ ...... ............................... 2.11 8 in. cast iron pipe ........................... 3.85 6 in. laterals ......_....... ._ ............................. 2.00 4 in. laterals ................ ........._..................... 1.75 Manholes, each ....... ............._................. 90.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd. . 12.00 Spillway . 345.00 Totals - Concrete ..._ ...............:......... .....................$96.864.30 Tile ........_...........__ . .............._......._........ 99,159.27 E. L. Royer Const. Co., Des Moines, Iowa - Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section ............$ 22.00 36 in. segment block .................. 7.50 36 in. concrete ..... ._ ........ 7.50 24 in. tile __......._......._ ................_.............. 5.00 18 in. tile ........_ ............._ ................._............. 4.05 15 in. tile .................... ......_............._..._...... 3.00 12 in. tile .................._...... ............................... 2.50 8 in. tile .._ ............._......._. ............................... 2.00 8 in. cast iron pipe .... ................. 6.00 6 in. laterals .......... ......._..........._........... 1.75 4 in. laterals ...._....... ..._......._..........._....... 1.50 Manholes, each ................ .................. 76.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd ................ 5.00 Spillway... ...................._.......... .........._........ 500.00 Total -Tile ._ ................ ......_..............$86,978.82 National Const. Co., Davenport, Iowa - Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section .._.....$ 20.00 36 in. segment block _.._ ............... 14.00 36 in. concrete . 14.00 24 in. tile 4.25 18 in. tile . 3.75 15 in. tile 3.25 12 in. tile 2.50 8 in. tile _ 1.66 8 in. cast iron pipe . 5.00 6 in. laterals 1.00 4 in. laterals 1.00 Manholes, each 90.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd.. ...... 9.00 Spillway 750.00 Total -Tile $90,972.34 Cook & Kean, Dubuque, Ia.- Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section ....$ 16.00 36 in. concrete 12.00 24 in. tile 3.50 24 in. concrete 3.40 18 in. tile 2.23 18 in. concrete 2.10 15 in. tile 2.10 15 in. concrete 2.00 12 in. tile 2.05 12 in. concrete 2.00 8 in. tile 1.40 8 in. concrete 1.40 8 in. cast iron pipe . 3.00 4 in. laterals .80 6 in. laterals .90 Manholes, each 70.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd. 6.00 Spillway . 450.00 Totals - Tile $71,737.71 Concrete 70.987.89 Oliver Kringle, Dubuque, Ia.- Per lin. ft. 36 in. conc. R. R. section $ 14.00 36 in. segment block 13.80 36 in. concrete 11.26 24 in. tile 4.25 24 in. concrete 4.00 18 in. tile ........._ ............ ................._............. 2.40 1F in. concrete ... ............................... 2.25 15 in. tile ................ ....._.................._...... 210 35 in. concrete ... ...---- -• ...................... 2.00 12 in. tile ....._ ....................._ ............. 1.85 12 in. concrete . . ............................... 1.75 8 in. tile ..... .............................._ ....._........ 1.35 8 in. concrete .............. ............................... 1.35 8 in. cast iron pipe ........................ 3.00 4 in. laterals ..._ ..... .._......_ ..................... 1.00 6 in. laterals ............. ............................._. 1.00 Manholes, each ....... ............._................. 55.00 Extra rock, per cu. yd. .. ......... 7.75 Spillway....._._ .............. .........__.................... 276.00 Totals - Tile....._ ......................_..._._.. .....................$73,131.12 Compete ... 68,373.26 Engineer's estmiate ............ 77.934.43 I would recommend that a contract be awarded to Uhlrich -Paley Com- pany as their bid is the lowest bid received for doing this work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Signed in his absence by M. H. C. Resolution Awarding Contract. Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- strnction of a sanitary sewer in the Southern Avenue Combined District Sewer and Uhlrich -Paley Co., .con- tractors, have submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the the work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the con- tracts for the construcion of a sani- tary sewer in the Southern Avenue Combined Disriet Sewer be awarded to Uhlrich -Paley Company for tile construction with the railway portion to be constructed of concrete, and the Mayor and Manager be and they are hereby directed to execute con- tracts on behalf of the City of Du- buque for the complete performance of said work, and all checks of un- successful bidders be returned. 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 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayo, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays -None. A Resolution. Whereas, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Dubuque was duly passed, adopted and approved on the 28th day of November, 1924, fixing a time and place for hearing objections to the plans and specifica- tions duly approved for the construc- tion of a Combined Storm and Sani- tary Sewer having its general loca- tion over Railroad avenue, Southern avenue, and Grandview avenue, or to the proposed contract, or to the cost of the improvement which said City is to bear and to the issuance of bonds to defray such cost, and notice of such hearing as required by law, was published by the City Council; and Whereas no objections were made or filed by interested parties to such plans and specifications, contract, cost, or bonds, in response to said notice; Be it, therefore, resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that said improvement be made ac- cording to the plane and specifica- tions adopted; that the proposed form of contract be approved and duly executed when proposals are received and the contract awarded; and That such contract be entered in- to for the amount of •$15,000.00, and at the completion of the work, newer bonds of general obligation be 1sspued to defray the cost. Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES 4LDHS.Si9N, . MVO, L. 14. BREDE, THEO. GA.BRIEI,, ED. SCHREMPF, G. MEI,CH,IOR, Councils en. Attest: JOHN STIIDER., City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of tite resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays -None. A RESOLUTION Providing for Par- tial Vacation of Dubugne Harbor Improvement Company's Addition and Booth's Addition to the City of Dubuque. Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the owner of the following described lots: Lots 1 to 12, both inclusive; Lot 1 of 15; Lot 1 of 1 of 1.4; Lot 1 of 1 of 15; Lot 1 . 1 of 16; Lot 1 of 1 of 17; all in Block 30 in Du- buque Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Addition. And also Lot 1 of 1 of Block A in Booth's Addition; Lots 1 and 6 of Block B in Booth's Addition, including that part of East 4th street previously vacated by Plat No. 0678, adopted by the City Council on Jan. 4th, 1906, and approved on January 8th, 1906, and thereafter becoming a part of said Lots 1 and 6 of Block B in Booth's Addition to the City of Du- buque. And also The alley between Booth's Addi- tion and Dubuque Harbor Improve- ment Company's Addition lying north of East 4th street. Also That part of Cedar street lying south of East 6th street. And also Fifth street lying north of East 40, street, previously vacated. And also The alley through Block B Addition lying north of East 4th street, previously vacated. And Whereas all of said streets, alleys and lots are now owned by the City of Dubuque, a municipal corporation of Iowa, and none of said lots, streets or alleys have been sold excepting to the City of Dubuque; and 846 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 847 IM Whereas, it is desirable that said portion of said original plats contain- ing the lots, streets and alleys, herein described, be vacated and annulled in order that the same may be re- platted and the lots given legal de- scriptions and other streets be dedi- cated to public use; be it therefore Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that a partial vacation of the plats of Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's Ad- dition and Booth's Addition, as well as the streets, alleys and lots herein described, be and the same is vacat- ed and annulled and set side. Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby di- rected to cause this resolution to be certified to the County Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa, for the pur- pose of having the same made a matter of record in said office. Passed, adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. A Resolution. Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the owner in fee simple of Block 30, Dubuque Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Addition and that portion of Blocks A and B in Booth's Addition lying north of Fourth street Exten- sion which property includes all the ground lying between Fourth street extension, Sixth street extension and the railroad tracks, excepting only Block 29, Dubuque Harbor Improve- ment Company's Addition, and Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable to resubdivide said lots, blocks and lands owned by the City of Dubuque and replat the same in order that proper legal and con- venient descriptions may be given to the same; be it, therefore, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the En- gineer be and he is hereby directed to prepare a plat showing a resub- division of the lots, blocks and lands above described and submit the same to the Council for its examin- ation and approval. Adopted and approved this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 Alder son, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrmepf. Nays —None. Resolution. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, is the owner of all the lands constitut- ing and comprising "Industrial Sub- division No. 2" and a plat thereof has been duly prepared and exam- ined by the City Council, and it is desirous that said plat be placed on file and become a part of public rec- ords of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the plat of "Industrial Subdivision No. 2" of the City of Dubuque be and the same is hereby approved. Be it further resolved that a legal certificate of approval and consent be endorsed upon said plat by the Mayor and Councilmen on behalf of the City of Dubuque, as evidence of such approval and consent, and that thereafter said plat shall be regular- ly filed as a public record and con- stitute a new Subdivision to the City of Dubuque, bearing the name and title above stated. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be directed to cer- tify this resolution of approval to the County Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa, and affix said resolu- tion to the plat. Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of Margaret Murphy ask- ing for a reduction in assessment as levied against her property for the improvement of Cleveland avenue, and also stating that she has been assessed for a contemplated sewer in Oak street, referred to the Coun- cil; at a previous session the Coun- cil reported, that the assessment as levied is right, and the Clerk was instructed to notify Miss Murphy of this fact, also explain to her that she ' was misinformed on the Oak street matter, as the Council does not levy assessments for contemplat- ed improvements, no motion. Petition of Anna C. Dax referred to the Council at a previous meeting. Stating that she is assessed for the improvement of Cleveland Ave., against lot 75 Union Add. in the sum of $566.08 and against this same lot $395.07 for the improvement of Bry- ant street, for reduction in assess- ment. Council viewed the property. Petition of Mrs. Sigwarth owner of lot 74 Union Add., assessed for $180.84 for improvement of Cleve- land avenue, and petition of Mrs. Anna Enright, assessed for lot 48 and 10 feet of lot 47 in the sum of $255.28 for improvement of Cleve- land avenue, for reduction in assess- ment. The Council on viewing the above properties of Mrs. Dax, Mrs. Sig - warth and Mrs. Enright, decided that these property owners were en- titled to some consideration. Councilman Brede moved that the petitions be referred to the City So- licitor to devise scme way whereby the petitioners may lawfully receive some relief. Seconded by Council. man Schrempf. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. A Resolution. Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the May- or of said city be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a deed in favor of the Quality 011 Com- pany for Lot 1 of Industrial Sub. No. 2, same to be conveyed to the Qual- ity Oil Co., for the sum of $2,791.75. Be it further resolved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a deed in favor of Jaeger and Kunnert for Lot 8 Industrial Sub. No. 2, same to be conveyed to Jaeger and Kunnert for the sum of $4,100.00. Be it further resolved that a real estate contract be entered into with the Commercial Jobbing Company for Lot No. 9 of Industrial Sub. No. 2, the amount of consideration being $3,480, 5% per cent interest on de- ferred payments. Approved and adopted on this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Councilman Brede moved that all bonds issued by the City of Dubuque prior to September, 1920 and num- bered less than 6200 are hereby called in. These bonds should be presented to the City Treasurer of Dubuque, Iowa, on or before Janu- ary 2nd, 1925, and that the Manager and Clerk give notice of same by publication, and the Clerk notify the banks in the City. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote. Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. December 16th, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: My attention has just been called to the tax sale cer- tificate against certain lots in Rose- dale Addition owned by the Voelker Realty Company. Tax sale certificates are held against lots 42 to 48 inclusive, ex cepting lot 44, Rosedale Addition which the Voelker Realty Company stand ready to redeem on condition that the certificate No. 504 against Lot 45 Rosedale Addition, be reduced to the same amount as the figures will bring on certificate No. 505 against Lot 46 Rosedale Addition. Neither of these lots are particularly valuable. The assessment as levied in July, 1915, against Lot 45 was $38.28 while the assessment against Lot 46 was $16.93. Of course the additional charges now amount to more than the original assessment. Tax sale certificates 5019, 5020 and 5021 against Lots 36, 37 and 38 will be redeemed in full without question. The tax sale certificates against 848 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 Lots 35, 36, 37 and 38 Rosedale Ad- dition on account of city taxes prior to 1914, the Voelker Realty Com- pany asks to have cancelled on pay- ment in full of the other certificates as heretofore outlined. My recommendation would be that these certificates be surrendered on payment as herein set forth. Respectfully sumbitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and carried out as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, fVlelchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. December 4th, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the installation of gas connections on Foye street and Ellis street, Key City Gas Company, contractors, has been .completed. I would therefore recommend the acceptance of this work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the im- provement of Foye street and Ellis street by the installation of gas con- nections has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stat- ing the same has been completed ac- cording to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that the rec- ommendation of the City Manager be approved and said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted and the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare a plat and schedule showing the lots or parcels of real estate subject to as- sessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City Clerk subject to public inspection and the City Clerk shall upon re- ceipt of such plat and schedule pub- lish the notice of said assessments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improvement an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained percent- age provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of December, 1924. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. L. H. 13REDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPE, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Melchior moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays =None. December 8th, 1924. City Council, Dubugtue, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the contract which was awarded sometime ago to Geisler Bros, for a new roof on the Ninth Street Engine House, has been completed. One condition of the contract was that a guarantee be furnished by both the contractor and the manufac- turer of the roofing, guaranteeing the roof for a period of ten years. I am handing these guarantees to the City Council in order that they may be filed for future use in case they are needed. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Melchior moved that the report of the City Manager be accepted and the Guarantees above referred to be received and placed on file for record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. December 8th, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I would recommend the cancelle,`ion of Tax Sale Certifi- cate No. 267, covering the W. i,4 of Lot 106 Union Add. on account of the work done on Cleveland avenue in 1892, for the following reasons: The tax sale itself is in error in- asmuch as it states for curbing, gut- tering and macadamizing Leibnitz street from North Main street to Harold street and not for the im- provement of Cleveland avenue. Also, the assessment book is in error inasmuch as the notation in the book itself would indicate that the assessment had been entirely Special Session, December 17th, 1924 849 paid. The first three installments were paid properly. After that the lot was divided into the east one -half and the west one -half and the re- maining installments on one -half of the lot were paid regularly and no payments were made on the other one -half. Respectfully submitted, O. F. CARR, City Manager. Councilman Gabriel moved that the recommendation of the City Man- ager be approved and carried out as recommended. Seconded by Council- man Schrempf. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of Mrs. E. Byrne asking for a reduction in the assessment as levied against her property for the improvement of Holly street and Cleveland avenue, referred to the Council at a previous meeting. Coun- cil viewed the property and recom- mended that lot No. 82 be assessed at a valuation of $1200, and the as- sessment be based on 25 per cent of this value, reducing the assessment to $300.00 and on lot No. 81 the as- sessment be based on a value of $800.00 reducing the assessment to $200.00. Councilman Brede moved that the reductions as stated be made and the Treasurer be so notified, and the Auditor be instructed to draw a war- rant for the difference on the Gen- eral Fund in favor of the Special Assessment Fund to make up the shortage thus created. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of Magdalen and John Reuter, remonstrating against the assessment as levied against their property lot 138 Burden and Law - ther's Add., for the improvement of Burden street, also stating that the curb is already cracked, presented to the Council at a previous meet- ing, and viewed by the Council. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of A. W. Reifsteck, ask- ing for a reduction in the assessment as levied against lot 18 and part of lot 19 McCraney's Add. for the im- provment of Garfield avenue, pre- sented to the Council at a previous meeting, and viewed by the Council. Councilman Brede move.' that lot 19 be assessed on a valuation of $1000 reducing the assessment to $250 and lot No. 18 having a house on it, remain as it is. The Treas- urer to be so notified and the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in favor of the Special Assessment Fund to make up the shortage. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. • Nays —None. Petition of A. L. Rhomberg asking that Lots No. 28B, 29B, MB and 315 on Kirkwood avenue, Wood's Add., on which the assessment for sewer. water and gas connections were al- ready reduced at a previous session of the Council to $100.00 each be re- duced to $50.00 ee.ch, that the City Council had agreed to make one con- nection for every two lots, but through an oversight a connection made to each lot. In view of this fact Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the peittion be granted, the assessment be reduced to $50.00 for each lot, that the Treas- urer be so notified, and the Auditor instructed to draw a warrant for the difference on the General Fund in favor of the Special Assessment Fund to make up the deficiency thus created. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of C. H. Reynolds asking for reduction in assessment as levied against Lot 93B, for the improvement of Kirkwood street, amounting to $487.19, referred to the Council at a former. session. Council viewed the property and found the assessment is all right. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of Jos. J. Bertsch asking permission to hang an electric dis- play sign in front of his place of business, No. 1322 Central avenue; sign to extend 7 ft. 4 in. over the sidewalk. Councilman Melchior moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Building Commissioner be 850 Special Session, December 17th, 1924 notified to issue the necessary per- mit. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of property owners on White street from 21st street to 24th street, signed by Anthony N. Fritz, F. S. Spahn, Jacob Link et al (48 signers), asking that this part of White street be paved with Sheet As- phalt. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Communication of Jos. J. Ott, stat- ing that he had been served with a notice by City Solicitor Czizek that Lots 49, 50 and 51, S. M. Lang - worthy's Add., have been sold for taxes and that a tax deed will be given for them if not redeemed. And if it is more desirable for the City to accept redemption rather than a tax deed. he would be willing to con- sider redemption of these lots at a reasonable figure. Councilman Brede moved that the City Clerk notify Mr. Ott that the Council would be pleased to have him redeem these lots. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Report of the City Water Works, City Treasurer, and City Auditor for the month of November, 1924, pre- sented for approval. Councilman Brede moved that the reports be approved and filed for record. Seconded bv Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Notice of suit by Mercurio Pusa- teri, filed bv his attorneys, Frantzen, Benson & Gilloon. against the City of Dubuoue for 12,250.00 on account of personal injuries received by him and also for damage to his auto- mobile sustained September 14th, 1924, while driving on Jackson street between 24th and 25th streets. A wind storm blew over a large tree, damaging auto to the amount of 8250.00, and for injuries sustained by him he asks $2000.00. Councilman Brede moved that the notice be referred to the City Soli -• citor. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of Ed. L. Knippel asking for a reduction in the assessment as levied against Lots 12 and 13, South - view Heights, for the improvement of West Locust street. Assessments as levied are Lot 12, $30.22, and Lot 13, $64.36, stating further that these lots are near bluffs and not worth very much. Councilman Brede moved that the lots be reduced as follows: Lot 12 be reduced to $10.00 and Lot 13 be re- duced to $20,00, making a total of $30.00. Councilman Brede moved that the Treasurer be so notified and the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in fa- vor of the Special Assessment Fund for $64.58 to make up the shortage created. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Plumber's Excavation Bond of Lewis & Co. presented for approval. It being properly executed, Council- man Brede moved that it be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council - men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrmpf. Nays —None. Petition of property owners on Elm street asking that when Elm street is improved next year that it be improved with Sheet Asphalt pav- ing. Signed by Iowa Coffin Co., Metz Mfg. Co., Hawkeye Casket Co., et al. (67 signers.) Councilman Brede moved that the petition be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- man Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Plat of Pine Hurst Add. to the City of Dubuque presented for approval by Birdena E. Bush and Virginia E. 13. Robinson. Councilman Brede moved that the Clerk notify the aforesaid parties that the streets in said plat be made 50 feet wide and extend from street to street, and that the Council re- fuses to approve the plat as present- ed. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- Special. Session, December 17th, 1924 851 men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Petition of property owners on Seminary street from North Main to Heeb streets asking that Seminary street from North Main street to Heeb street, and Heeb street from Seminary street to 17th street, be improved. Councilman Brede moved that the proper resolution be prepared to im- prove Seminary street from Heeb street to North Main street. Second- ed by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf, Nays —None. Petition of Frank Lacy presented to the Council at a previous session asking for a reduction in the special assessment against Lots 7 in Taylor and Sub. of Lot 25 in Taylor & Cool - ey's Sub., for the construction of a sanitary sewer in Stafford street, and viewed by the Council. Councilman Gabriel moved that the assessments be reduced from $157.01 to $100.00 for each lot, a total reduc- tion of $114.02; that the Treasurer be so notified, and the Auditor be in- structed to draw a warrant for this amount on the General Fund in favor of the Special Assessment Fund to make up the shortage created. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Report of the City Solicitor on the petition of the Dubuque National Bank, Dubuque Savings Bank, and Second National Bank, asking for a cancellation of additional taxes, hav- ing been filed with the City Council and referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and report. He states that the facts set forth in the peti- tion are true. The taxes referred to in the petition are those which are due for the year 1919. And after a careful investigation of the matters involved, he consulted with Mr. Smith of the law firm of Hurd, Lene- han, Smith & O'Connor, who repre- sent the banks, and have come to an agreement with reference to these taxes. They have agreed that the banks should pay an additional 50% of the taxes which are claimed to be due, and if this is agreeable to the Council, he would suggest that the County Treasurer be instructed to correct his tax list by reducing the valuations there carried by one -half. If this is done the banks will pay on this basis. He recommends that this be done. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Solicitor be approved and carried out as rec- ommended. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. To the Honoroable Mayor and Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque: Gentlemen: The petition of Mrs. Irene Speigelhalter asking for the ex- emption from taxes for the year 1923 upon Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 108 of Cox's Addition to the City of Dubuque was referred to me for in- vestigation and report. I beg to ad- vise that this lady is a widow wom- an having six small children depend- ing upon her for support. She has a small home and no income except what she can earn through her own effort. In addition to this she re- ceives a widow's allowance from the County as provided by law. The Board of Supervisors have exempted her from the payment of these taxes and I believe the circumstances are such that the City should do like- wise. I therefor recommend that her petition be allowed and that the County . Treasurer be instructed to cancel the taxes for the year 1923 upon the property above described. Respectfully submitted, M. H. CZIZEK, City Solicitor. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Solic- itor be approved and the County Treasurer be instructed to cancel the taxes against Mrs. Spiegelhalter for the year 1923. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays —None. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Dubuque: Gentlemen: On the 17th of De- cember, 1922 the Main sewer in the alley between Alta Vista street and Center Place became clogged and sewage therefrom backed into the basement of Andrew Shea, the own- er of abutting property. This con- dition was discovered on the night of December 17th which was on a Sunday and owing to the fact that it was Sunday and at night it was practically impossible for him to get the conditioned checked until the following day. This resulted in his damage to the extent of $27.70. I have investigated the facts sur- rounding this matter and believe that the liability of the City rests in the 852 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 853 fact that this sewer had been per- mitted to become stopped up with grease, which grease had accumulat- ed for some time. The Sewer In- spector tells me that when he cleaned out the sewer after the stop - age was disclosed to him he found great pieces of grease in the sewer which must have been there for quite awhile. I believe the claim should be paid and therefor recom- mend that a warrant be drawn in favor of Mr. Shea in the sum of $27.70. Respectfully submitted, M. H. CZIZEK, City Solicitor. Councilman Brede moved that the recommendation of the City Solicit- or be approved, and the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant for $27.70 in favor of Andrew Shea, to pay for the claim. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Brede, Gabriel, Melchior and Schrempf. Nays -None. The City Solicitor reported on the personal tax matters of the A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Wagon and Bug- gy Co. All the personal tax matters of the Coopers was left in the hands of the Solicitor for settlement. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved .1924. Adopted 1924. Conncilmen: Attest: ..........................._............ ......................._._...., City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, December 29th 1924., Meeting called by order of Council- men Gabriel and Brede. Present - Councilmen Brede, Gab- riel, Melchior and Schrempf. Absent Mayor Alderson. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Councilman Brede moved that Councilman Melchior be appointed as Mayor - pro-tem of this meeting. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Brede Gabriel, Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Not voting - Councilman Melchior. Mayor protem Melchior read the call and stated that service there- of had been duly made and accept- ed and that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying special assessments as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections on the improve- ments of the following streets: Curtis street, from South Booth street to Bryant street, West 14th street from Alta Vista street to Aud- ubon street, Glen Oak street from Julien avenue to Vernon street, James street from West 3rd street, South to the end of street, Julien avenue from Hill street to Alta Vis- ta street, Air Hill street from Jul- ien avenue to West 8th street, Au- burn street from Delhi street to West 14th street, Custer street from Auburn street to Algona street, Glen Oak street from West 3rd street to West 5th street; water connections on Atlantic street from Julien aven- ue to West 14th street and acting on any other business that may come before the Council. 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 making of sewer and water connections, on the improvement of Curtis street from the east line of South Booth street to the west line of Bryant street. 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 sewer and water connections on the improvement of Curtis street from the east line of South Booth street to the west line of Bryant street by C. B. McNamara Construc- tion Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the sev- eral Lots, and parts of Lots, and Parcels of Real Estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each Lot of Parcel of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Chas. W. Brouilette, Sub. Min. Lot 149, Lot 17; 12.5 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 $30.00; 7,5 1m. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $7.50; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.06; interest at 6 per cent. 33c; total ......................... ..........................$ 38.89 Patrick Scanlon, Sub. Min. Lot 149, Lot 14; 20 lin. ft.. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $48.00; 7.5 lin. ft. wa.ie_• pipe at $1.,1., $14.25; extra ex- pense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.76; interest at 6 per cent, .54c; total ........_ ....... ............................... 64.55 Mary J. & Anna C. Farrell, Sub. Min. Lot 149, Lot 12; 20 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $48.00; 7 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $13.30; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.73; interest at 6 per cent, 53c; total . .........._ .................... 63.56 Mary J. & Anna C. Farrell, Sub. Min. Lot 149, Lot 11; 40 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $96.00; 14.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $27.55; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $3.49; interest at 6 per cent, $1.07; total ........................_. 128.11 John Murphy, Sub. Min. Lot 149, Lot 10; 18 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $43.20; 9 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $17.10; extra ex- pense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.70; interest at 6 per cent, 52c; total ................ ............._................. 62.52 Rodger McPoland, Sub. Min. Lot 149, W. 100 ft. Lot 24; 26 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $62.40; 14 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $14.00; extra expense at 2.82338 cent, $2.16; interest at 6 per cent, 66c; total .................. 79.22 Julia Walsh, Sub. Min. Lot 149, E. 167 ft. 6 in, Lot 24; 27.75 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $66.60; 14.25 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $14.25; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $2.28; in- terest at 6 per cent,. 70c; total............................. .._.........._........,........ 83.83 W. H. Quillen, McMahon's Sub., Lot 3; 11.6 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $27.60; 8.5 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $8.50; extra ex- pense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.02!; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total ................. ............................... 37.43 Mary and Henry McMullen, McMahon's Sub., Lot 6; 11.16 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $26.78; 8.84 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $8.84; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.01; in- terest at 6 per cent, 31c; total....._.........._._....... _...._......._ ................. 36.94 P. Fishbach, Bonson & Stew - art's Sub., Lot 3; 14.5 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $34.80; 5.5 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $5.50; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $1.14; interest at 6 per cent, 35c; total ................ ...._.......................... 41.79 P. Eisbach, Sub. Lot 1, Bon - son & Stewart's Sub., Lot 1; 40 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $96.00; 15.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $30.08; extra expense at 2.82338 per cent, $3.55; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.10; total................................ ............................... 130.73 Total....... ...................- ........... ........................$767.57 241.41 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft .............$579.38 53.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. ....._ .................... 102.28 58.59 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00 per lin. ft . . 58.59 Interest at 6 per cent . 6.42 Extra expense at 2.82338 per cent 20.90 Total .$767.57 All of which is assessed in pro portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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. 854 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 Absent -Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher of the City Coun- cil's intention to 1, vy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections on the improvement of West 14th street from the west line of Alta Vista street to the east line of Audubon street. 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. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of West 14th street from the west line of Alta Vista street to the east line of Audubon street by C. B. McNamara Construc- tion Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the sev- eral 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 Rose Jungwirth, Sub. lot 1 of 16 Mt. Pleasant Add., Lot 1; 11.5 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at 52.40, $27.60; 14.5 lin. ft. tile pipe at 51.00, 514.50; extra expense at 6.9173 per cent, $2.91; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total ..............................5 45.37 D. J. Linehan, Home Add., E. 45 ft. Lot 11; 13.25 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, 531.80; 8.75 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $8.75; extra ex- pense at 6.9173 per cent, $2.80; interest at 6 per cent, 36c; total ............. .._................_.......... 43.71 Birdena E. Bush, Idylwilde Heights, Und. 3z Lot 1; 6.25 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, 511.88; extra expense at 6.9173 per cent, 82c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 10c; total................._............. .............................. 12.80 Virg. F. B. Robison, Idylwilde Heights, Und. % Lot 1; 6.25 lin. ft. water pipe at 51.90, $11.87; extra expense at 6.9173 per cent, 83c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 10c; total................._............. ............................... 12.80 Total...... ._ ................._........... ........................$114.68 24.75 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft........$ 59.40 12.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. .......... ................_..._......_... 23.75 23.25 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0 per lin. ft. ............. ............_............ 23.25 Interest at 6 per cent ............... .92 Extra expense at 6.9173 per cent........................_......... ............................... 7.36 Total....... ..................._........... ........................$114.68 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections, on the improvement of Glen Oak street, from the north line of Julien avenue to the North line of Vernon street. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. 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. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Glen Oak street from the north line of Julien avenue to the north line of Vernon street, by C. B. McNamara Construction Co., contractor, in front of ant; adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the several Lots, and part of Lots, and Parcels of Real Estate hereinafter named, situ- ate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each Lot or Parcel of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Emily McEvoy, Sub. lot 7 Lawrence's Dubuque, Lot 1; 16 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at 52.40, 512.33; 12.33 lin. ft. water pipe at 51.90, $23.43; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.77; in- terest at 6 per cent, 53c; total........_ ..................... .._......................_....$ Emily McEvoy, Sub. lot 8 Lawrence's Dubuque, Lot 1; 18 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, 543.20; 2 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $3.80; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.34; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total . ......................_........ Rene Homan, Mt. Pleasant Add., N. 1/2 of W. 1 Lot 24; 18 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $43.20; 5.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, 510.45; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, $1.54; in- terest at 6 per cent, 47c; total ........_....._.... .._..........__._...._.__...... Andrew Conzett, Mt. Pleasant Add., S. 99 ft. of E. % Lot 26; 12 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, 528.80; 4 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $4.00; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 94c; interest at 6 per cent, 28c; total .........................:.... August Reis, Sub. lot 1 of 16 Mt. Pleasant Add., Lot 2; 23.55 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $55.80; .75 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, 75c; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.62; interest at 6 per cent, 50c; total .. ............................... Special Session, December 29th, 1924 855 Total...... _........._ .................... ........................$501.74 64.13 174.75 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft......._.5419.40 31.08 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. ........... ......_.............._......._. 59.05 5.25 lin. ft tile pipe at $1.00 per lin. ft. _ ........... ......................_........ 5.25 Interest at 6 per cent ................_... 4.20 Extra expense at 2.86128 per cent.............._..._..._ ..................._....._... 13.84 48.75 John Friedman, Hannig Sub., Lot 3; 16 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $38.40; 5.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, 510.45; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.40; interest at 6 per cent, 42c; total...................... ..__.._.........._....._....... 60.67 55.66 58.67 Rose Jungwirth, Sub. lot 1 of 16 Mt. pleasant Add., Lot 1; 40 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, 596.00; 2.25 lin. ft. water pipe at 51.90, $4.27; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, $2.87; in- terest at 6 per cent, 87c; total........_..._ .............. ......_......_................. 104.01 Rose Jungwirth, Sub. lot 1 of 9 Mt. Pleasant Add., Lot 1; 19.5 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at 52.40, 546.80; .5 lin. ft. tile pipe at 51.00, 50c; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.35; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total . .............................._ 49.06 D. J. Lenehan, Home Add., Lot 15; 12 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $28.80; 3.5 lin. ft: water pipe at $1.90, $6.65; extra expense at 2.86128 per cent, 51.01; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total............................. ............_._........._....., 36.77 Total ..... ..................._........... ........................$501.74 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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. 34.02 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 making of sewer and water cornections on the improvement of James street from the south lina of West 3rd street, south to the end of Cite street. 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. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of James street from the south line of West 3rd street, south to end of street, by C. B. McNamara Construction Co., con- tractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is here- by levied on the several Lots, and parts of Lots, and Parcels of Real Estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the several 856 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 amounts set opposite each Lot or Parcel of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description. Amount Alleen L. Massey Est., Lang - worthy Place, Lot 1; 22 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at 92.40, $52.80; 19 lin, ft. tile pipe at $1.00, 919.00; extra expense at 4.19447 per cent, 93.01; interest at 6 per cent, 62c; total .................. ............................. 75.43 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Sub. Min. Lot 72, Lot 2; 28 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $67.20; 1 lin. ft. water pipe at 91.90, 91.90; extra expense at 4.19447 per cent, I2.90; interest at 6 per cent, 60c; total .. .......... .......... ........... 72.60 Total .9148.03 50 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft. $120.00 1 lin. ft, water pipe at $1.90 1.90 19 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00...... 19.00 Extra expense at 4.19447 per cent .............._....... 5.91 Interest at 6 per cent 1.22 Total ..... ............................_.. ........................$148.03 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, • H. G. MELCHIOR, 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. 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 making of sewer and water connections, on the improvement of Julien avenue from the west line of Hill street to the existing pavement at the east and of Alta Vista street. 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, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Julien avenue from the west line of Hill street to the existing pavement at the east line of Alta Vista street by C. B. Mc- Namara Construction. Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby lev- ied on the several Lots, and parts of Lots, and Parcel 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 J. P. Stampfer, Kelly's Sub., Lot 2; 26 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at 92.40, $62.40; 12.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, 924.38; extra expense at 2.03965 per cent, 91.77; interest at 6 per cent, 76c; total.................................... ..............................$ 89.31 26 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at$2.40 ........_ ........ ........_.................._..$ 62.40 12.83 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. ........................... 24.38 Interest at 6 per cent................... .76 Extra expense at 2.03965 per cent................._......._....... ............................... 1.77 Total......._ ....................... ....................._........$ 89.31 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections on the improvement of Air Hill street from the south line of Julien avenue to the north line of West 8th street. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. See- Special Session, December 29th, 1924 857 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, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Air Hill street from the south line of Julien avenue to the north line of West 8th street by C. B. McNamara Construction Co., contractor, in front of and ad- joining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the several Lots, and part of Lots, and Parcels of Real Estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the sev- eral amounts set opposite each Lot or parcel -of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Margt. Martin, Kelly'. Sub. N. 40 ft. of S. 5i Lot 12; 20 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, 948.00; 3.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $6.65; extra expense at 2.65325 per cent, $1.45; interest at '6 per cent, 48c; total . .........._......._...........9 56.58 20 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft. $ 48.00 3.5 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. ........... ............_......._..._...... 6.05 Interest at 6 per cent ........_........... .48 Extra expense at 2.65325 per cent........ ..... ......................: 1.45 Total................................ ..............................$ 56.58 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections on the, improvement of Auburn street from the north line of Delhi street to the south line of West 14th street. 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, ana Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent-Mayor Alderson, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Auburn street from the north line 'of Delhi street to the south line of West 14th street by C. B. McNamara Construction 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- eral amounts set opposite each Lot or Parcel of Real Estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Anna G. Schrup, Tschirgi & Schwind's Sub., Lot 28; 16 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $38.40; 6.75 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $12.83; extra expense at 2.95235 per cent, 91.51; interest at 6 per cent, 45c; total .............................:$ 53.19 Myron J. Vollenweider, Tschir- gi & Schwind's Sub., Lot 35.; 13.0 lin. ft. tile and wat- er pipe at 92.40, 932.40; 8.5 lin. ft. tile pipe at $100, $8.50; extra expense at 2.95235 per •cent, $1.21; in- terest at 6 per cent, 35c; total......................_..... ...................._.......... 42.46 Total....................... ............................_.. .. -$ :95.65 29.5 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. 'ft. $ 70.80 6.75 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. .._ .._.._.......-- -•- ••- _- -- .._... 12.83 8.5 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00 p er lin. ft. ...................._..._... 8.50 Interest at 6 per cent .................. .80 Extra expense at 2.95235 per cent...._._ ...............__.... ....._......_....._............ 2.72 Total..............._.............. ....................__........$ 95.65 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. 858 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 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 as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections on the improvement of Custer street from the west line of Auburn street to the east line of Algona street. 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. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Custer street from the west line of Auburn street to the east line of Algona street, by C. B. McNamara Construction Co., contractors, ht front of and adjoin- ing the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the sev- eral amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner Description Amount Frank Schmitt, Tschirgi & Swind's Sub. N. 7 Lot 22; 19 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $45.60; 1- lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $1.00; extra expense at 3.90558 per cent, $1.82; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total ..................$ 48.83 19 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft . .....................$ 45.60 1 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00....._.. 1.00 Interest at 6 per cent ..................... .41 Extra expense at 3.90558 per tent ....._.. 1482 Total................................. ..............................$ 48.83 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 as provided by law to pay for the making of sewer and water connections, on the improvement of Glen Oak street from the north line of West 3rd street to the south line of West 5th street. 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. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for sewer and water connections on the improvement of Glen Oak street from the nor th line of West 3rd street to the south line of West 5th street by C. B. McNamara Construc- tion Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the sev- eral 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 Peter McKenna; Sub. lot 2 of 2 of 1 of 7 of M. L. 159, Lot 1; 12 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $28.80; 2 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00, $2.00; extra expense at 4.10912 per cent, $1.27; interest at 6 per cent, 27c; total . ..................._.....$ 32.34 A. Trueb Est., Sub. lot 2 of 2 of 2 of 1 of 7 of M. L. 159, Lot 3; 24 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40, $57.60; 6 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $11.40; extra expense at 4.10912 per ceht, $2.84; in- terest at 6 per cent, 60c; total............_.._._ ......... .........._.................... Realty Inv. Corp., Newberry & Hale's Sub., Lot 5; 14 lin. ft. tile and water pipe. at $2.40, $33.60; 6 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $11.40; extra expense at 4.10912 per cent, $1.84; interest at 6 per cent, 40c; total ............... ............................... Special Session, December 29th, 1924 859 72.44 47.24 Total...... ....................._......... ......_.................$152.02 50 lin. ft. tile and water pipe at $2.40 per lin. ft. .$120.00 12 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft. 22.80 2 lin. ft. tile pipe at $1.00 per lin. ft. .._......._._ ....... ..........._......_............ 2.00 Interest at 6 per cent . ................. 1.27 Extra expense at 4.10912 per cent..................._........... ......_........................ 5.95 Total.............._......_..__.. ..._.___...._...........$152.02 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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 of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment as provided by law to pay for the making of water connections on the improvement of Atlantic street from the north line of Julien avenue to the south line of West 14th street. 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, Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for water connections on the im- provement of Atlantic street from the north line of Julien avenue to the south line of West 14th street, 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, sit- uate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each Lot or Parcel of Real Estate,. as follows: Owner Description Amount Voelker Realty Co., Tschirgi & Schwind's Sub., Lot 51; 20 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90, $38.00; extra expense at 4.55264 per cent, $1.73; interest at 6 per cent, 33c; total.............................. .. ..._........_.........._....$ 40.06 20 lin. ft. water pipe at $1.90 per lin. ft . .............. .................._...........$ 38.00 Extra expense at 4.55264 per cent.............. ................ ............................... 1.73 Interest at 6 per cent.. .33 Total....._...._ .................... ..............................$ 40.06 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits con- ferred. Approved Dec. 29th, 1924. Adopted Dec. 29th, 1924. Mayor. L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, HD. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, 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, Claim of Mary Fortune against the City of Dubuque in the sum of $6,000.00 for personal injuries re- ceived in falling on account of a de- fective apron from the curb to the street at the north west corner of 3rd and Bluff streets. The accident happened Friday, November 21st, 1924 at about 4:45 o'clock P. M. in which fall she fractured her ankle. Notice filed in the Clerk's office Dec. 19th, 1924. Councilman Brede moved that the notice be referred to the City Solic- itor. Seconded by Councilman Gab- riel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson, Original Notice, that on or before Dec. 24th, 1924 there will be on file in the office of the Clerk of the Dis- 860 Special Session, December 29th, 1924 trict Court of - Dubuque County the petition of A. L. Rhomberg asking that special assessments and City and 'County Taxes against all lots Mid parcels of ground assessed against plaintiff, J. A. Rhomberg Es- tate and Catherine Rhomberg which were sold - by the County Treasurer upon tax sale to the City of Dubuque, be cancelled and set aside, filed in the - office of the City Clerk, Dec. 24th, 1924. Councilman Brede moved that the notice be referred to the City Solic- itor. Seconded by Councilman Gar - brigl. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem • Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Petition of Mrs. Anna Wild, ask - Mg for a reduction in the assessment as levied against Sub. lot 2 part of Mineral Mt 193 south 155 feet of lot 2. Amount of assessment $58.05 for the improvement' of West Locust street, claiming that this property is of but little value, as it has no frontage on any street. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Man- ager and Engineer for investigation and report. Seconded by Council- man Schrempf. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson, Renewal of Plumbers excavation bonds of L. O. Papin, Philip Breit - haupt, Chas. Pape & Son, and Line- han & Molo, presented for approval. The bonds being properly execut- ed, Councilman Brede moved that they be received and filed for record. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchibr, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent Mayor Alderson. The Ott Rubber Co. having paid for the property .purchased by them from the City, in the Industrial Sub. No. 1 for their factory site, the City Clerk was authorized to de- liver to them the warranty deed to said property. Motion made by Councilman Gabriel. Seconded by Councilman Brede and carried by the the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. -Nays_ None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Plat of Pine -Hurst tubdivision in the City of tiiibl'ique, presented for approval. The Changes suggested by the City Manager and Mayor hav- ing been made, referred to the next meeting of the Council to be held January 5th, 1925. Petitions for perfi►ite to sell cigar- ettes accompanied by the proper bonds, of the Hartig Drug Co. Inc., 630 Main street and J. D. Shirenian, 336 Main street, presented. The bonds being properly execut- ed, Councilman Brede moved that the permits be granted, licenses is- sued and the bonds be filed and made a matter of - record. Seconded by Counciliiiaii Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchibr, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Sclirenipf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. December 29th, 1924. City Council, Dubuque, Iowa. Gentlemen: I beg to advise that the contract for the construction- of sidewalks abutting Lots 2 and 5 Recke's Sub. and Lots 12 and 18 Stewart's Sub., T. E. Byrne contract- or, has been completed. I would therefore recommend the acceptance of this work. Respectfully submitted, O. E. CA$.R, City Manager. By Secretary. A Resolution. Whereas, the contract for the co, struction of sidewalks abutting lot 2 and Mt 5 Recke's Sub. and lot 12 and lot 18 Stewart's Sub, or by the construction of sidewalks has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his cer- tificate stating the same has been completed according to the terms and stipulations of the contract and recommends its acceptance, now therefore Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, that the recommendation of the City Manag- er 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 subject - to assessment for said improvement and file the same in the office of the City. Clerk subject to public inspec- tion and the City Clerk shall upon receipt of such plat and schedule publish the notice of said assess- ments, as required by law. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the funds realized from the Special Session, December 29th, 1924 861 sale of improvement bonds issued upon the above described improve- ment an amount equal to the amount of his contract less any retained per- centage provided for therein. Passed, adopted and approved this 29th day of December, 1924. Mayor. L. Il. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Council/nen. 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. The City Solicitor was authorized by the Council to effect settlements in the following law cases now pending: Mrs. Jubser vs. City of Dubuque, Hugh Kearney, J. Facken- thal, Anna Peters, the Koppes case. Councilman Brede moved that the City Manager be, on behalf of City, authorized to pay for the repairs on Wm. Brosky's car, damaged in a col- lision with the city ambulance. 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. Councilman Brede moved that the assessment as levied against Lot 75, Union Add., and owned by Anna C. Dax, levied for the construction of sewer and water connections on the improvement of Cleveland avenue, amounting to $92.82, and on Bryant street for $162.11 be cancelled, the Treasurer be so notified and the Auditor be instructed to draw a war- rant for the amount on the General Fund in favor of the Special Assess- ment Fund to make up the shortage. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas — Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the assessment as levied against Lot 74 in Union Add., owned by Mrs. C. Siegwarth, for the construction of sewer and water connections on the improvement of Bryant street amounting to $163.30, be cancelled; the Treasurer be notified and the Auditor be instructed to draw a warrant for the amount on the Gen- eral Fund in favor of the Special Assessment Fund to make up the shortage thus created. 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, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved...... ................. .............._...........1925. Adopted........................... ...._.....................1925. Councilmen Attest: ...................... ._............................. City Clerk.