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REZONING APPLICATION 880 to 900 GRACELAND AVENUE. The Clerk i
had an application for rezoning from Commerdial to Light Indu
Graceland Avenue received from Contour Saws. On motion by Al
seconded by Tures the application was referred to the Zoning
sitting as a Commission to call a hearing.
formed the Council he
trial at 880 to 900
erman Schubert and
Board of Appeals
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and secondee by Tures to adjourn
until Monday, December 13, 1954, at 7:30 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclama-
tion and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Otto W. J. H ich
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE C OVNC IL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1954, AT 8:30 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, Auck, Prickett,
Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay responding to roll call. Alderm n Harm, being away on
vacation, was absent.
PRASSES WATER MAIN AGREENENE APPROVED. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl that the
Mayor call a recess for the Council to consider the water agr ement as a committee
of the whole. The Mayor declared a recess. After about one nd one-half hours, the
Council reconvened. The motion was then made by Alderman Dah and seconded by
Prickett to approve the agreement and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign the agreement if and when the property is annexed. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Aye: Alderman Hansen,
Schubert, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay.
Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADOPT PRASSES ANNEXATION ORDINANCE. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and
seconded by Prickett to adopt the annexation ordinance. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Aye6: Alderman Schubert,
Tures, Behrel, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: Alderman Hansen,
Wolf and Schallawitz. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
REZONING APPLICAT ION 643 ALGONQUIN ROAD. The Clerk read an a plication for rezoning
at 643 Algonquin Road from Residential to Commercial. On motion by Alderman Dahl
and seconded by Tures the Council approved that the application be referred to the
Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to have a heaing.
.S TELEPHONE COMPANY REQUEST FOR INSTALLATIONS. Th
above request to the Street Committee.
Mayor referred the
CITY CLERK'S LETTER REQUESTING TO FILE UNCOLLECTABIE WATER BILL
the following letter:
There is a total of 316.26 in uncollectable water bill
to remove from the ledgers and place on file.
District one
District two
Dittrich three
District four
$ 112.78
77.58
39.77
86.13
S. The Clerk read
which I am requesting
A total of 31 bills.
If the :10.60 deposit had been in effect the total would have, been $44.50 less.
(Signed) Otto W. J. Henrich
APPROVE TENTATIVE PLANS OF NEW FIRE STATION AND ADDITION TO C HALL FIRE STATION.
On request of Alderman Davis the Mayor declared a recess to study the tentative
plans of new fire station and improvements on old station. After reconvening, on
motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by Tures, the Council approved the tentative
plans and that the architect complete the final plans.
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Alderman Davis made a report on Weller Creek, that there are plans by Arlington
Heights and Mt. Prospect to dredge Welter Creek, and he was instructed to make further
investigation on plans.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Behrel to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Otto WI' J. Henrich
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCS L ROOM, CITY HALL,
DECEMBER 20, 19541 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with
1.0 Alderman Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blue,
Davis and McKay responding to rollcall. Alderman Hansen was absent.
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APPROVAL.OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Behrel to
approve the minutes of December 6, 1954. Alderman McKay requested a correction on
Seegers annedation to eliminate "until the January 3, 1955 meeting". The motion was
voted upon by acclamation and the Mayor declared the motion c arried with correction made.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, DES PLAINES, AWARDED BIDS ON $116,000.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT BONDS.
On motion by Alderman Auck and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the opening of
bids on fire department bonds after the Mayor inquired if there were any more bids to be
turned in to the Clerk. The following bids were received:
Net Interest Cost
First National Bank, Des Plaines 1.9586
Municipal Bond Corp., Chicago 2.0726
McDougal and Condon, Chicago 2.1230
Harris Trust & Savings, Chicago 2.459
The Mayor called a recess and referred the bids to the Finance & Fire Oon-
. A representative of Harris Trust & Savings Bank, and Benjamin and Lang Company
were asked by the Mayor to assist the Alderman. After reconvening, Alderman Behrel
reported that the First National Bank having the lowest bid, the recommendation is
award them the bid. The motionuas then made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by
Schubert to award the bid to the First NatiorajBank. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Wolf, Tures,
Schallawitz, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Prickett, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion c arried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for December. Also
a report from the City Attorney that the case against the Sterling Oil Company for
$75.00 business license on bulk gasoline station was decided in favor of the City.
The Company must pay the 1953, 1954 and 1955 license.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SELECTED AS WINNER CLASS 2 AWARD FOR 1954 COOK COUNTY FIRE PREVTENTION
WEEK. Marshall Kwlze read the following letter:
In behalf of The Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, it is a please to advise
you that your community's entry in the 1954 Cook County Fire Prevention Week Contest has
been selected as the winner of the Class II award.
This year we received twenty-six excellent entries, and I am sure that you will be
happy to learn that your report was choaen as the outstanding Class II entry.
If you will contact Mr. D. P. Skaer, Cook County Inspection Bureau, 175 W. Jackson
Blvd. (telephone WAbash 2-4151), he will arange to make the presentation during the
month of January at a time and place convenient to you.
(Signed) H. Hayward Hirsch
The Mayor commended him on the sward.