Whenever, in the opinion of Council, it is necessary to construct or repair any sidewalk, Council shall pass a resolution specifying the location and character of the sidewalk to be repaired or constructed. The Clerk-Treasurer shall cause notice thereof, which notice shall embrace a copy of the resolution, to be served upon the proper party. Every such notice shall be served either personally or by being left at the usual place of residence of the person to be notified, but if any person entitled to such notice cannot be served, then the Clerk-Treasurer shall cause a notice to such person, including a copy of such resolution, to be published for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the village. The Clerk-Treasurer shall make return to Council of the time and manner of service of each notice issued by him or her under this section.
(`94 Code, § 923.04)