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MAYOR'S MESSAGE. (CONT' D. )
Personally, I think the first project on this plan should be the widening of Thacker
Street and the construction of a storm sewer starting from River Road and thus pro-
ceeding westerly. How far the first stage of this improvement can go depends upon
the gas ax monies that are available for this purpose.
Algonquin Road is in a bad state of repairs and needs widening and im-
proving. I know there is opposition to widening Algonquin Road, but I do believe
that once Algonquin Road was widened and improved, the property owners would realize
that their property would be increased in value thereby. We have strong hopes of
having State Highway #62 re-routed to Oakton Street and thus remove some of the
traffic from Algonquin Rohl.
Same progress otos made during 1953 toward eliminating or reducing the
traffic hazard on Northwest Highway at the Belt Line Viaduct and I hope something
more constructive can be accomplished on this question in 1954.
The many problems which face us and which will be of ultimate benefit to
the City twill require shore time on the part of each Alderman on the various matters
assigned to them.fof study and report, for it is only by strong, collective operations
that these important projedts can come to a final conclusion for the benefit of the
City.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that we can be proud of what has been
accomplished during the past year, and if we can complete the projects on our
schedule for 1954, you will have rendered a valuable service to the citizens of Des
Plaines. Your cooperation in all matters assigned to you is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth G. Meyer (Signed)
Kenneth G. Meyer
Mayor
On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Davis the appointment of
Mrs. E. Willer as Health Inspector for one year was approved.
The City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance amending the
Fire Department Creation Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Hansen to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Otto W. J.
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY,
JANUARY 18, 1954,1 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who
presided with Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz,,Behrel, Harm,
Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Behrel
to approve the minutes of January. 4, 1954. Alderman Auck requested to include the
amount of Benjamin Electric Fire Contract of $1,000.00 per year and Protective
Coating Corporation Fire Contract of .002 of the total value of the property
determined by fire insurance value. Alderman McKay requested to include "on
judgement of awards" on purchase of parking lots. Alderman Wolf requested that the
following item be included: '"The Mayor appointed Alder Jacobs to investigate the
Library regarding their appropriations." The motion was then voted upon by acclama-
tion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Treasurer, City Clerk, Acting
Building Commissioner, and the Nurse and Welfare Association for December 1953. Also
the annual reports of Marshall Kolze and Marshall Wigham.
The Clerk read the report of Marshall Kolze regarding the condition of property
in the rear of Jordan Mfg. Company and suggestion that the cyclone fence be removed in
order that fire trucks would be able to drive through. The Mayor referred the matter
to the Bublic Building Committee with power to act.
The. Clerk read the following report of City Attorney:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
January 18, 1954
Some time ago I was requested by the Council to draft an ordinance forbid-
ding issuance of a business license to any person who did not have a building in which
1.0 to locate to sell merchandise. The idea was to prohibit the sale of merchandise either
CD from a truck, automobile or from vacant commercial property.
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It is my earnest and sincere opinion this is an invalid and illegal ordinance.
No City has the right to prohibit conduct of a lawful business for the sole reason it
is not carried on in a building. Peddling, and similar occupation, can be regulated
and licensed, but I do not believe they can be prohibited.
If it is still your desire that we risk the charge of illegality, I will
proceed to draft the best ordinance that I can under the circumstances. I do not,
however, believe that such an ordinance could be successfully defended.
Very truly yours,
Marshall S. Howard (signed)
Marshall S. Howard
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The Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance.
The Clerk read a letter from E. Knocke, Chairman of the Plan Commission,
regarding the renaming of Cumberland Parkway and Warrington Road in Cumberland.
The Mayor requested the Street Committee to meet with the Plan Commission January
28, 1954.
The Clerk read a letter from E. Knocke, Chairman of the Plan Commission
recommending that the City Council notify the Park District regarding the Herzog
Subdivision No. 3, having Lots 15 and 16 in Block 4 set aside as a park and recreational
site. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Park District on motion by Alderman
Dahl and seconded by Schubert.
ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO REZONMAT 21 W. GOLF RD. The Clerk read the report
of Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the rezoning of lot a 21 W. Golf Road to
Commercial. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Schubert to concur
in the report and the City Attorney draft an ordinance. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Dahl reported on two county zoning notices and said the Committee
found no objections. Alderman Dahl reported on Bell Telephone franchize. On motion
by Alderman Dahl and seconded by McKay the Council voted to allow the Municipal
Development Committee to negotiate for a franchise for a term of five years.
Alderman Wolf requested the Attorney to draw up a lease with Engineering
Appliance Company for the land in rear of Jordan Mfg. Company for $100.00 per year.
Alderman Harm, Chairman of the License Committee, reported the following:
The license committee met on Wednesday, Jan. 6, to consider request of Bersal's
Dining Room, who were represented by Mr. F. E. Passarelli. The Mayor and nine
Aldermen were present.
After due consideration the license committee recommends:
The creation of a new classifidation to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages to
patrons while being served meals by restaurants which have no counter or counter
stools and which have a serving capacity of 75 or more at tables. Limitation of
one to this classification and annual fee to be $800.00.
Henry Harm (Signed)
Alfred Prickett (Signed)
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On motion by Alderman Harm and seconded by Dahl the Council concurred in the report.
and instructed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance.
Alderman Hansen reported that some of the sidewalks had been constructed on
Algonquin Road in Minilow Subdivision.
The Mayor referred the "Fire Department Creation" to the Fire Protection
Committee.
On motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Hansen the Parking Meter
Committee was given authority to install six (6) one hour meters on north side of
Pr&irie Avenue east of Pearson.
Alderman Behrel reported the following on request of H. Thal for Quit Claim
Deed for all four lots 8,9,10 and 11 on payment of $100.00 each for lots 8,9 and 10
or a total of $300.00. On motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Blume the report
was concurred in.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following proposed resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE
AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAY-
MENT FOR SAME.
(A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and one
file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by
Schubert to adopt the resolution. Alderman Wolf requested two bills of Tower Oil
Company, $89.76 and Des Plaines Tire and Battery Service, $20.95 be withdrawn. The
Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes:
Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett,
Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion
carried with the two bills withdrawn.
ADOPT GARLAND REZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the following
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AS TO THE PROPER' OF
LA VENE GARLAND ON MINER STREET
IN IRS PLA INE S
The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Davis to adopt the ordinance.
The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl,
Blume and Davis. Nays: Alderman Schubert and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared
the motion carried.
The Mayor ordered the Herzog annexation deferred until
next meeting.
ADOPT ORDINANCE VACATING 33 FOOT STRIP IN OAKTON GARDENS. The Clerk read for second
reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A
33 FOOT STRIP IN OAKTON
GARDENS FROM OAKTON STREET
TO HOWARD STREET
The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance.
The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck,
Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: The Mayor thereupon declared the
motion carried.
FIRST READING AIR CONDITIONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the
following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
INSTALLATION OF REFRIGERATION
OR AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading.
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IIIThe letter was ordered placed on file.
SANITARY DISTRICT TETTER ON IMHOFF TANK CUMBERLAND TERRACE. The Clerk read the
following letter:
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS LETTER ON IEE STREET. The Clerk read the
following letter:
January 11, 1954
Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich
City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Mr. henrich:
In response to the resolution of the City Council of Des Plaines, dated
December 21, 1953, relating to the abandonment of parking lanes along Lee Street,
SBI Route 46 (U.S. 8oute 45), which was forwarded to this office by Mr. J. P.
Tuthill, District Engineer, Chicago, the action described below has been taken.
Effective January 15, 1954, the Sate of Illinois, Department of Public
Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, releases to the City of Des .Plaines,
Illinois, for the purpose of maintenance and traffic control the following des-
cribed portions of Lee Street in said City, to wit:
"A six-foot section including curbs, gutter, gutter inlets, and all
appurtenances which may have been constructed or are being maintained by the State
of Illinois, and which are located along the curbs as aforesaid, between the
northerly line of Thacker Street and the southerly line of Prairie Avenue in the
City of Des Plaines, Illinois, County of Cook, and State of Illinois."
Notice of this action will be given to field maintenance forces of the
Division of Highways.
ATTEST:
N.M. Bartelmeyer (Signed)
Chief Highway Engineer
Very truly yours,
E. A. Rosenstone (Signed)
E. A. Rosenstone
Director
January 6, 1954
To the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
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In compliance with the Ordinance relating to the Upper Des Plaines Intercepting
Dever, Contracts Nos. 11-A and 11-B, dated December 11, 1952, under Section Three (3)
thereof, The Sanitary District of Chicago is hereby notifying the City of Des Plaines
that the Intercepting Sewer is now completed and the area served by the Pumping Station
is now connected into the aforesaid Intercepting Sewer. In consequence thereof, the
Sanitary District ceased operating said Pumping Station on December 31, 1953, and
hereby notifies the City of Des Plaines that it is yielding and delivering to said
City of Des Plaines for its use and operation thereafter the Pumping Station, manhole,
and sewer structures adjacent to and northwest of the Pumping Station, and the equip-
ment therein, the stone roadway, the cyclone fence around the site of the Unit Tank, and
the landscaping, as it exists; all as specified in said Section Three (3) and as subject
IIIto the conditions of Section Four (4) of said Ordinance.
Will you kindly acknowledge the receipt hereof by an appropriate resolution or other
appropriate action?
Yours very truly,
Anthony A. Olis (Signed)
President
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The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Prickett to accept the items. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
FIRST READING SEWER CONNECTION ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the following
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A
SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE AS TO
NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY
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FIRST READING SEWER CONNECTION ORDINANCE. (Cont'd.)
The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second readin
FIRST READING $61,000.00 REFUNDING WATER REVENUE BONDS ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for
first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE authOritiiig and providing for
the issue of $61,000 Refunding Water Revenue
Bonds of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County,
Illinois, prescribing all the details of said
bonds, and providing for the collection,
segregation and distribution of the revenue
of the waterworks system of said City for the
purpose of paying the cost of the operation
and maintenance thereof, and paying the prin-
cipal and interest of said Refunding Water
Revenue Bonds.
The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Auck that the ordinance be placed
on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk fo a period of not less
than seven days. The Mayor put the question andthe Clerk called the roll with the
following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel,
Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried.
Alderman Jacobs made his appearance at this time.
Referred the item of increasing the rezoning applications to the License
Committee on request of Alderman Harm.
Alderman Auck read a report of Mrs. Elsie Willer, Health Inspector, regarding
wells and septic tanks in Oakton Gardens.
Alderman Harm reported about a building having been moved to First and Walter
Avenues and requested an investigation be made. The Mayor referred the item to the'
Building Permit Committee.
Alderman Dahl asked permission for a member of the National Guard to speak
regarding the Governor's order which would eliminate the Guard in Des Plaines. On
motion by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Hansen the Council voted that the Mayor
write the Governor asking him to give further consideration in regard to withdrawing
the National Guard from Des Plaines.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Hansen to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion.carried.and the Council regularly adjourned.
Otto W. J
City Cler
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