12 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



Sheet metal 176.50 



Mill work 1,258.00 



Steel 5.800.00 



Painting 222.00 



Hardware 85.00 



Plumbing 550.00 



Total ? 17,358.00 



Contractor's profit, 10% 1,735.80 



Total cost ? 19,0a3.80 



Architect's fee, 3% 4,775.67 



Total cost $163,964.70 



The board came to the conclusion that inasmuch as East University 

 is to be improved and made one of the main thoroughfares through the 

 city, the board should ask for a sufficient appropriation to buy acreage 

 lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, known as the Sims Estate, and containing approximate- 

 ly 41 acres. 



The secretary also presented an estimate on the cost of curbing and 

 paving East Thirtieth street from the north side of Grand avenue to the 

 south side of East University avenue, showing the cost would be approxi- 

 mately $9,000.00. 



Mr. Pike moved the executive committee be instructed to formulate 

 bills asking for an appropriation of $150,000.00 for the purpose of con- 

 structing a cattle barn and sale pavilion; $54,000.00 for the purpose of 

 buying 41 acres of additional land and $9,000.00 for paying the paving 

 and curbing assessment against the state fair grounds. Seconded by Mr. 

 Escher. Motion carried. 



The secretary called the attention of the board to an estimate on the 

 cost of constructing two additional sections of the grand stand. 



Mr. Curtiss made the following motion: "That it is the sense of the 

 board that the surplus funds on hand should be used for erection of two 

 additional sections to the grand stand at such time as the board can let 

 a favorable contract." Seconded by Mr. Weaver. Motion carried. 



President Cameron appointed Messrs. Pike, Davis and Legoe commit- 

 tee on per diem and mileage. 



Mr. Reeves moved the board appropriate $200.00 for the Boys' Judging 

 Team Contest, with the understanding that the state club leader raise 

 an equal amount for the contest. Seconded by Mr. Legoe. Motion 

 carried. 



The committee on per diem and mileage made the following report: 



Mr. President: Your committee on per diem and mileage beg to re- 

 port as follows: 



Name Days Rate Amount Miles Amount Total 



15762 C. E. Cameron 5 $4.00 ?20.00 140 $14.00 $34.00 



15763 J. P. Mullen 5 4.00 20.00 117 11.70 31.70 



15764 H. O. Weaver 4 4.00 16.00 169 16.90 32.90 



15765 E. T. Davis 4 4.00 16.00 121 12.10 28.10 



15766 Elmer Reeves 4 4.00 16.00 126 12.60 28.60 



15767 E.J. Curtin 4 4.00 16.00 195 19.50 35.50 



15768 C. A. Tow 4 4.00 16.00 112 11.20 27.20 



15769 T. C. Legoe 3 4.00 12.00 85 8.50 20.50 



15770 Chas. F. Curtiss 4 4.00 16.00 37 3.70 19.70 



15771 F. B. Sheldon 4 4.00 16.00 123 12.30 28.30 



