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1869 October Council ProceedingsOctober 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Petitions D E Lyon, assessment too high equalization of taxes Key City Gas Company A M McKinlay, sidewalks on 19th St E A Lull, B W Poor, grade on 11th St, Bluff St Engineer survey George Burden, grade of High St A B Harrison, Council construct a sidewalk on 3rd St James Malloy, house stand on foot of 6th St M Mulkern address the Council October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Erect a frame building on White St between 7th St and 8th St Petitions Jacob Christman privilege to build a frame stable on Bluff St Patrick McQuillan frame building on Clay st between 13th St and 14th St remonstance of property holders Joseph Thomas, open Valeria St F A Gniffke 3rd St in passable condition F Beyer, fulfill contract on street S M Pollock, special tax for payment of judgment against the City Philip Derr, damage for loss of wood 7th St levee, 7th St bridge John Nagle, crossing on 6th St and Jackson St Ambrose Gleed equalization of taxes James Flynn, butcher license granted allowed to pay pro rata John D Bush abatement of taxes October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Postage on 22 Revised Ordinance books J M Robison, appointment of watchman for 1st Ward Petition Clark and Cowles, William Andrew, F Augustin assessments G F Bates, appointment of John Sage as policeman D A Mahoney, Madison St repaired Union Avenue with Mineral St Ham and Carver, privilege to erect a wood shed in the alley of 6th St between Main St and Locust St P M Guthrie, reports about him October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene City Sexton Gmehle, interments lots sold L W Worster Francois Cholvin City Engineer O H Crusius, cost of working Locust St to the Potter grade from 15th St to 17th St advertise for bids Crossing at intersection of Main St and 15th St improvement William Rebman, Contractor Marshal Hardy police force October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Arrests made Drunkeness Vagrancy Keeping disorderly house assault and battery larceny fines jail discharged Sums paid for killing dogs John Bowen, 6 dogs John Kinsinger John Campbell William Thompson Market Master Strasser Auditor Report due city officers H W Griswold D A McKenzie F Glab J D Jennings Edward McCenny George Strasser Owen Hardy H Stecher Captain M Halpin William Thompson A J Davis John Kinsinger John Brown J Campbell October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Auditor Report Amounts due City Officers J Brown, Police J Palmer Felix Sage, Engineer P O'Halloran, lamplighter M Halpine, extra police William Thompson John Kingsinger John Brown J Campbell J Bowen William Thompson G Gehmle R McGivern, weighmaster at West Dubuque fences around scales Wharfmaster Nic Powers, wharfage collected Justice Smith fines collected Street labor during the month Lamplighter O'Halloran October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Treasurer Griswald amount due M Levi for percentage on cemetery lots sold Report from D A McKenzie in relation to accounts of P M Guthrie April 1, 1862 to April 1, 1867 errors in copying from the stubs to the cash books balance paid over to successor Settling the judgment of Henry Young, issuing new bonds rate of interest and payment An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance in relation to licenses October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Claims Bills Paid B F Davis, overcharge on special assessment F E Moser, cement for cistern Frank Weber, boarding prisoners Conrad Schmidt Joseph Platz, lime Samson and Young, oil for engines James Kelly, stationary Ed Merz, stove pipes Dubuque Manufacturing Company A Heeb, brick for cistern Frank Weber, boarding prisoners Rouse and Dean, engine work John Nagle, Julien Avenue Sewer Poor Relief William Meyer, printing send back for corrections Mrs. Brady, case of baby B J Ockil, damage for horse Petitions of F Henke for sidewalks on 13th St from Washington St to Pine St Ordinance in relation to sidewalks, expense of abutting property holders Macadamizing the alley between 7th St and 8th St, Clay St and Iowa St October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Lake St and High St repaired by Michael Theis Crosswalks at intersection of Locust St and 13th St further time was granted on petition of P Kiene for paving the alley Woodman and Wiltse Parties who have rented cellars in Central Market Buildings Cistern built at Linwood Cemetery Pest House sold to J W Hoffman Engine No. 3, sold to City of Chariton, Iowa Granting Philip Schmitt the privilege of erecting a frame shop on 17th St and Clay St Bill of Howard and McArthur for lamp post repairs Fire Companies paid for refreshments at the late fire Mrs. Chapman gong bought for use Elizabeth Brewer allowed to pay principal due on her lots October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Taxes of Margaretha Flynn Ed Smyth Equalization Appeals from assessments made by City Assessor Petition of James Flynn, butchers license Map of John King's subdivision Resolution Resolved City Recorder give notice required by Section 3, Chapter 24 of the Revised Ordinances October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Resolution Resolved City Recorder give notice required by Section 3, Chapter 24 of the Revised Ordinances that application has been made to the Council to change the grade of High St plat on file Plank sidewalk established grade, 19th St Couler Avenue, Jackson St expense of abutting property holders accounts of P M Guthrie, acting City Treasurer D A McKenzie, Finance Committee creditable to that gentleman and stamps him a most faithful and honest officer Fire Department Eagle Point Avenue sewer locks or gates White St collecting water, estinguish fires City Recorder publish ordinances in the Dubuque Herald, Times, National Democrat and Iowa Staats Zeitung define the limits of the fire limits of the Revised Ordinances October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Resolution Resolved German papers legal measures to compel the railroad way company, keep railroad track in repair purchase wood and coal for market house and engine houses Excelency Governor Merill, convention held at Portage City on October 20, 1869 appointment of delegates bad condition of North Cascade and Southern Avenue roads Ordinance increasing the wharfage on steamboats and wood October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Bills paid B F Davis, Pest house nurse O H Crusius, Engineer John L Williams, wood for City Hall A Y McDonald, gas fixtures John Nagel, poor relief Mrs. Ogilsby, ground rent Perry and Pitschner, glazing N A Wells, stationary William Meyer, printing C Whitacker, work in Treasurer's office Mrs. Flannery, poor relief Thomas Murray, hauling James Mulligan, poor relief William Rebman, 15th St work John McCoy, Julien Avenue Sewer LaBarge and Brothers, pest house Mrs. Welsh, poor relief John Nagel, Andrew and Treadway, P McMahon, N Echman and Co, M B Mulkern License of James Flynn October 7, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Petition of E R Lumbert abatement of Wagon license Attorney McCeney, telegraphing to Des Moines October 8, 1869 October 9, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Equalization of taxes Petitions D E Lyon Complains of assessment of personal property A Greenwald took an oath before the council Merchandise, stocks and corporation H Fockler William G Walters, no residence of the city when the assessment was made William Coates Key City Gas Light Co J N Hill, personal property assessed too high October 9, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Petitions of Edward Langworthy assessment of mineral lot N W Wagon Manufacturing Company Ambrose Gleed, stock be reduced J D Bush, complaining of too high assessment on homestead George D Wood on his Real Property Clark and Coroles real property reduced William Andrew, returned by Assessor Dubuque Cabinet Makers Wanderlich and brothers F E Augustin pay personal tax Pat McQuillan fine remitted N Weber, privilege to add a kitchen to his house October 11, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Petitions Tschirgi and Schwind, personal tax Assessment on Manufacturers John Simplot Iowa St property Main St Mineral Lot Iowa Brewery Personal Property Equalization of taxes John Deery, reduction of lot October 11, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Resolution Resolved sidewalks on 17th St between Clay St and Iowa St Potter grade abutting property holders Cemetery deed for lot, Mrs. Sabina Leist, Early Settlers Association, free gratis Patriotic Devotion Linwood Cemetery, burying the remains of those removed from Jackson Square Liquidation of public debt general expenses road purposes tax of one per cent Tax on city property October 11, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Liquidation of public debt general expenses road purposes tax of one per cent Tax on city property public debt, special interest fund payment of interest on bonds compromise of city indebtedness No smoking shall be permitted in the Council chamber while the Council is in session Preamble and Resolution Coupon Bonds Edward Langworthy Henry Young of New York City Circuit Court of the United States Writ of mandamus to compel payment October 11, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Preamble and Resolution Coupon Bonds Edward Langworthy Henry Young of New York City Circuit Court of the United States Writ of mandamus to compel payment bonds paid semi annually principal and accrued interest Judgment in U.S. Circuit Court, May 28,1868 Accept proposition of settlement issued Young or Bearer new obligations October 22, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene Complaint against Wharfmaster Powers neglected his duty, wharfage not collected Asa J Davis Resolution Resolved appoint suitable person to take charge of the books and papers of the office of wharfmaster till the close of navigation proposed improvement of 3rd St Potter grade men October 22, 1869 Knight, Rowan, Lucas, Gehrig, Lenehan, Young, Pleins, Coates, Weigel, Jaeger, Kiene John Blake paid on judgement against the City Profile of Prairie St B D Lenehan Clerk of District Court, Court cases City of Dubuque vs. Mace and Wooton