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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
13
Ordinance 5 regulates tree planting along streets to keep trees within a set line between sidewalks and curbs, and requires maintenance to prevent hazards. It bans unauthorized cutting or injuries to shade trees, requires street department oversight, and imposes fines and jail time for violations.
The Rock Valley Iowa council enacts an ordinance setting compensation for mayor clerk treasurer police and other officers and employees with pay tied to council meetings plus board of review sessions. It details annual payment limits and methods including poll taxes exemptions and penalties, and states the ordinance takes effect after publication.
Poll tax ordinance No 16 establishes a levy for voters with section 1 indicating the ordinance applies to qualified electors. The fragment references a section mandate and notes a procedural vote or adoption by the governing body.
Ordinance sets speed limits by vehicle weight and tire type, with city districts on Mitchell Street and suburban zones at twenty five to thirty two mph. It requires conspicuous signs. mandatory head and rear lights. bans muffler cutting. and prescribes penalties up to 100 dollars or 5 days, plus third offenses trigger state auto department notice.
Ordinance 18 establishes licensing for public dance halls in Relev Valley Lews with permit requirements for each dance event. It sets age restrictions, venue standards, ventilation, restrooms, and hours, forbids underage attendance without guardian, and includes penalties for violations.
Rock Valley Iowa enacts license and operation rules for billiard pool tables and bowling alleys. Sets license fees per table, restricted hours, viewability of interiors, minor access prohibition, restaurant exceptions on Sundays, penalties up to 30 days jail and $100 fine, and repeal of conflicting ordinances.
Ordinance No 2 sets fire limits in Rock Valley, detailing where structures may be erected or rebuilt with fireproof walls and roof, prohibiting removal of nonconforming buildings, and outlining penalties and enforcement by the mayor, with fines charged to owners and tax collection actions. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication.
A historical ordinance governs public dance halls prohibiting disorderly conduct and drunkenness. It requires police supervision at events, bans refusals of orders, and sets penalties up to thirty days in jail or a one hundred dollar fine. Violations may capsize costs and jail time until paid.
Worthington a consulting accountant engaged by Budget Director to audit the books of several state institutions. Work started at Ames and will proceed to Iowa City. Assistants include R. H. Stevens N. Hughes Caslion Wood and George Coburn.
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