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08/06/1956386 8/6/56 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, I CITY ',HALL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS ON AUGUST 6, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen and Bell responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY.16L1956. The. motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Clerk fer July and six months report of receipts and disbursements. Also Building Commissioners report. ENGINEEER FLETCHER REPORT: The following is the report of Engineer Fletcher: Honorable Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen and Miss Neff: I would like at this time to make a semi-final report on the $850,000.00 water bond issue project. All work contracted for is now in service and most of it has been in operation for several months. All contracts have now been issued Final Payment except Wigert on the general contract for the softening plant and Graver on the softening equipment. There is a question on subcontract work on these jobs whichhas not yet been settled and money is being retained until it is certain that the City of Des Plaines has no obligation for claims being made. We should have a final settlement on these contracts within thirty (30) days. According to my records, and I wish to check this with the City Clerk before' submitting a final report, the total cost of all work to date is $795,000.00. There have been reports that the total cost would be $550,000.00, and that the City had issued many more bonds than necessary. These rumors have been based, no doubt, on the fact that at the first letting of contracts theta was awarded some $550,000.00 worth of work. That did not include Well No. 3 in the amount of $75,000.00, nor did it include the well pump, the fence, fill, ;concrete pad, meter vault, meter house, fence for Public Service transformer, land, legal, engineering and other expenses. Out of the total Bond Issue we have left about $55,000.00. We have $200,000.00 worth of additional work which we would like to do, if we had the money,to do it. If any Alderman has been of the opinion that the expenditure of the Bond Issue money would take care of the City's water needs for all time to come, I am sorry. I certainly have never been of this opinion. I have stated, and I�wish,to state again at this time, that the Water Department of the City of Des Plaines is in a sound financial position and as long as it is in a sound financial position we have no real worry. Growing at the rate of more than 2000 people per year, plus an industrial increase of from 10 to 25% per year, we can never expect to get far ahead of our water needs. We can keep abreast of the demands if we leave the water department alone. At the time the Bond Issue was made it was my opinion, and I believe, that the Water Committee and the Superintendent of Public Works, that this money would allow ua to catch up with the demands and that we would then have sufficient income to keep even with them. In addition to the $55,000.00 in the Bond Fund, I understand that we will have available in 1956 from income 30000 to 40400 dollars, which may be and should be spent on improvement and additions to the system; and we may reaaonablyaxpect this sum to be increased in the coming years. It is the recommendation of your City Engineer that the following program be set up for improvements and additions to the water system: For the year 1956 1. Install sludge pumping equiphent at the Softening plant. 8/6/56 337 E. N. Fletcher letter continued: This will allow us to pump the sludge from the new section of the plant On to drying beds and will keep this sludge out of Weller Creek. This will not only help clear up Weller Creek, but will also save the City money now spent in dredging the sludge -from the sludge beds:. The estimate cost of this work is $6,000.00. 2. Install an 8" water'main in Miner Street, from Acres Lane to Rand Road. Estimated cost $13,000.00. This will supply water to an area which has long been short of water due to the size and condition of the existing main. The'present four (4) inch main serving the area is more than 30 years old and is badly corroded., 3. Install lime handling equipment at the softening plant. Estimated cost $16,000.00. The Superintendent of Public Works estimates that this will save the City $5,000.00 per year. 4. Rebuild the bowl and riser pipe on the 150,000 gallon elevated tank. Estimated cost $35,000.00. An inspection made of this tank shows it to be in too bad a shape to repair. It should be rebuilt. 1.0 Thertotal'eatimated cost of the above reeommended.expenditures for 1956 is $714000.00, and money is available. t For 1957 Drill new well. Estimated cost $40,000.00 For 1958 Equip new well with pumping: equipment and connect well to softening plant. Estimated cost $40,000.00. Experience shows that we should have one well for each 8,000 population, plus one spare well for emergency operation. We now have four wells. We should have at least five by 1958. Respectfully submitted, /a/ E. N. Fletcher City Engineer SAFETY COUNCIL REPORT ON TRAFFIC HAZARD AT MINER AND BUSSE. Following is the peport s . (1) That the traffic situation at Miner and Busse Highway constitutes a hazard particularly with regard to children traveling to and from Rand Park. (2) The nature of the intersection is such, together with the traffic situation at Miner Street and River Road, that further or additional traffic control signs would not be aufficient to help the situation. We, the Des Plaines Safety Council, therefore, recommend: That a traffic policeman or crossing guard be stationed at or near this intersection particularly during the hours when children, participating in the summer recreational program at Rand Park, are travelling to and from Rand Park • to control traffic for the protection of children at or near this intersection. /s/ Harry L. Kinser, President. ,Des Plaines Safety Council The Mayor referred the report to the Police Committee. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT: August 3, 1956 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Alderman Dana Schubert has called to the Plan Commission's attention a proposed incorporation of land lying roughly between Mt. Prospect Road on the east, Golf Road on the north, Busse Highway on the west and Higgins Road on the South. Your Plan Commission has given full consideration to the effect that this proposed incorporation would have on the development of the City of Des Plaines. 8/6/56 Plan Commission. continued: It is the unanimous opinion of the Plan Commission that such e development would-be extremely detrimental to the beet interests of Des Plaines. If it is the purpose of the proposed incorporation to control the future development of this property, -the Plan Commission believes that this purpose could be better accomplished by annexation of the property in question to Des Plaines. The Plan Commission strongly suggests that efforts be made by the City Council to arrange a meeting with the property owners 3n the area in question to give them full information about the careful planning which the City is doing for the City of Des Plaines and the surrounding area including the particular property proposed to be incorporated. Your Plan Commission considers this problem a very great emergency' since if it is successful, it will be a complete "road -block" to the logical and orderly development of the City and will completely disrupt the planning which is already being carried out with respect to the area in question. In addition, your Plan Commission believes that there. may be possible steps that the City can take in solving this problem which sould be given careful study by the City Attorney. Respectfully submitted, • DES PIAINES PLAN COMMISSION Harry M, Reeves, Chairman Oscar W. Blume, Secretary Howard W. Clement • Conrad J. Freeman John H. Geiger Christopher J. Chamalas, City.Planner /s/ 0. W. Blume, Secretary Alderman Schubert and Mr. Chamalas reported on the County rezoning'hearing on land at Oakton, Elmhurst and Mt. Prospect Road. On motion by; Alderman Schubert and second by McKay the Council instructed the.Clerk to writelto the County Zoning Board objecting to the rezoning. RIVERWOOD SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVED: Alddrman Schubert reported that the plat is in order and has been approved by the=Plan Commission; the Sewer Committee has approved the sewer plan and the subdivider has agreed to put in the improvements. The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the plat When a performance bond in the amount of $5,12.50, guaranteeing•,, to do the work before September 1, 1957 be presented to the Mayor. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by Behrel the Council concurred inhthe report. Alderman Schubert and Mr. Clmalae reported on Plan' Commission letter regarding the incorporating of land west of Mt. Prospect Road. On motion by Schubert and second by Dunlap the Mayor is to contact the proponents for incorporating. Alderman Bell reported about driveway application on Center Street'for A & P Store. It is to be held in abeyanceuntil the Zoning variation hearing has'been held. Alderman Bell reported on Universal Oil driveway application. The,Street Committee recommend approval of 35 foot driveway. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tures the Council approved the application. Alderman Bell reported on letter about lights and in parking 700 block Northwest Highway that; 1. Parking meters on North side of street. 2. Table report until Cumberland lighting situation is clarified. Alderman Bell made the motion which was seconded by Martin to refer the purchase of meters to the' Parking Meter Committee. I DRIVEWAY PERMIT SOUTHWEST CORNER HOWARD AND RIVER ROAD. Alderman Bell reported on application for driveway permit southwest corner of Howard and River Road that the driveways are in excess of what the Street Committee consders,necessary for this location and the Committee recommends four 25 foot driveways in locations shown. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett and Bell. Nays: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Tistle and Nelsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried. •I 8/6/56 3 8 9 . PETITION TO CHANGE BELLE PLAINE AVENUE TO PRATT AVENUE. Alderman Bell reported he had a petition to rename Belle Plaine. Avenue to Pratt Avenue. On motion by Alderman Bell and second. by Martin the Council approved the change and instructed the City Attorney to draft ordinance. Alderman Bell reported on traffic Commission report on parking on Cora Street from Algonquin to Oakton. The Committee recommends non -concurrence in the report since we feel that parked cars create a dangerous hazard for children on "Race Track" streets. We further recommend radar traffic court on this street to determine whether or not this should be a thru street. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Martin the Council concurred in the report. DRIVEWAY APPLICATION AT ELM AND CARTON STREETS. Alderman Bell reported on Standard Oil driveway application that the Committee recommends four 25 foot driveways with at least 25 feet space between two driveways on any one street. The motion waa made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to concur in the recommendation. The Mayor put. the'. question and the Clerk called the roll; Ayes: Alderman Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Nelsen and Bell. Nays: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures and Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Q DRIVEWAYS FOR GAS STATIONS TO BE 25 FEET. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Wolf that in the future all driveways for gas stations be 25 feet. The Mayor.put.the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Wexler,.Martin, Tistle, Nelsen and Bell. Nays: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Neff, Behrel and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BURGLAR AIARMS IN POLICE STATION. Alderman McKay reported the following: We had Marshal Wigham check with neighboring communities and he informs us those communities do not charge a fee for burglar alarms, We also understood those who have these alarms pay all installation costs. The.Police Committee recommend that no fee be charged those who have thaes alarms as long as the City pays none of the installed or maintenance costs. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tures the Council concurred in the report. . POLICE NEWS TO LOCAL PAPERS.* The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Tures to concur in the report. On motilin by Alderman Neff and second by Dunlap the Mayor referred the matter back to the Police Committee. TRI4OUNTY RULE ASSOCIATION ON METROPOLITAN LAW ENFORCING AGENCY. Alderman McKay reported the following: That the Mayor be authorized to return the attached coupon signifying the City of Des Plaines is not in favor of a metropolitan law enforcing agency, that we desire to join the Tri -County Home Rule Association, and that the first year's dues of $2.00 be forwarded with the coupon. On a Motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tures the Council concurred the recommendation. * Alderman McKay made the following report: Mayor and City Council: There was a meeting of the Police Committee.on Friday, August 3rd, with the press present, to consider the matter of an order issued by the Mar"ehal of Police restricting the availability of certain police department information. It seems the Marshal's action was taken becuase of the manner in which certain news stories were handled by one of the local papers during the fore -part of July. While your committee has its own views as to the importance of the incident covered in these news stories and the method of handling, it fails to find in the handling of this particular publicity anything to justify the imposition of any restriction. It is regrettable that the order to restrict the availibility of information should have been issued because of any one particular case. It should have been placed in effect long ago. We feel the complaint FILE should be accessible to authorized police department personnel only. Aepess to this file has bean so free that some information considered confidential has actually not been recorded therein. It is recommended that the complaint book and record of arrests remain accessible to the press and any other responsible person who has reason for wanting to inspect them. That the complaint FILE be kept confidential and that there be placed therein a complete record of all actions taken inconnection with follow-up of complaints, arrests and other investigations. That the Marshal of Police, or in his absence, the officer in charge, give to any reporter or other responsible 390 8/6/56 S. McKay report continued: person, full information on any complaint, arrest, or other matter,being investigated, except such information the release of which might'hamper the' pollee in their work or otherwise prove a disservice to the public. /8/ S. E. McKay, Chairman Ray Tures Walter Tistle FIRE DISTRICT FEES. Alderman Prickett reported the following about fire district fees: A committee meeting was held August 2nd. Subsequently letters were sent to the Council representing the various fire district informing him of costa fOr fire protection for thecoming years. Letters were also sent out requesting assessed valuations in the districts involved. Contracts with Benjamin Electric and Forest Trailer will contain no changes. Contract with Kerr Mfg. will be increased and Mr. !err was so notified. All parties were invited to contact the committee if there are any questions. /s/ A. J. Prickett S. E. Wexler • R. A. Bell On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Wexler that bids for 500 feet 2i inQh fire. hose and lighting fixtures for Fire was approved by CouJoil. be advertised Station No..2 On motion by Alderman Tunes and second by Schubert the City Engineer is to draw up specifications for 835 feet of six inch water main on Miner Street between Rand Road and Acres Lane was approved by the Council. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert that the City repair water mains in Mayfield Subdivision. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Wolf it was referred back to the Water Committee The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schubert to deny request for water by Church of Christ in subdivision on northwest corner of, Wolf and Oakton. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was then made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Nelsen to reconsider the refection and refer back to Water Committee. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Neff the Council concurred in report need for an ordinance. to help control Dutch Elm Disease on private property. ALDERMAN NELSON REPORTED ON PARKING METERS. Alderman Nelsen reported that • shopping meters are needed along the north and south side of Ellinwood Street and the.weat boundry of the lot no. 2. The motion was made to advertise for' bids for the purchase of 78:meters, 2 hour shoppers meters. On motion'by Alderman Nelsen and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the report. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Schubert to advertise for bids for all day, 10 hour meters for the balance of Parking Lot No. 2.The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Wolf, Tistle, Nelsen, and Bell. Nays: Alderman McKay, Davis, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion lo'at. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DFS PLAINES THAT'THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO'MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk.) Total 144,956.54. The motion was made by Alderman Be]me1 and seconded by Prickett to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Martin reported the following on Meyer Coal Company case: ' Des Plaines City Council % Lewis E. Martin 538 Rose Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: 8/6/56 391 Alderman Martin.letter. continued: The residents of -Crestwood Drive and Prairie Avenue west of Wolf Road have voted to recommend that.the City Council compromise rather'than continue the Meyer Coal and Material suit. Approximately 75 residents voted. Basically the compromise consists of the five points set out in Mi. John T. Burke's letter of opinion dated July 16, 1956 with certain exceptions. Out decision to recommend the compromise is qualified to the following extents 1. The fence described in Mr. Burke's letter is to run from Wolf Road to a point approximately 200' south of the center line of Prairie Avenue and is to be built according to the specifications given in the bid submitted by the Rustic Man dated July 28, 1955. Both Mr. Meyer and Mr. Jones, of the Meyer Coal Company, hive agreed orally to accept this bid and have agreed to the location and length of the fence. The cost will be $7,000 to $7,500 provided the price quoted can still be obtained. Therefore, the deposit of $5,000 mentioned in Mr. Burke's letter is inadequate and should be raised to $7,000 plus any additional deposits as are necessary to complete the purchase and installation of said fence. It is understood,.of course, that whatever monies are not spent for the fence will be returned to Meyer Coal. C) 2. That Council approve the fence installation, if necessary, since the fence to is to be 10' high. 3. That the consent decree include a statement. prohibiting. the use of any type car shaker in the Meyer Coal Co. yard. 4. That the City of Des Plaines, through the City Attorney, do whatever is necessary to see that the compromise agreement is. correctly drafted and entered in the case in.the Circuit Court as part of the consent decree. We wish to thank the Council for the many hours devoted to. this matter in recent months and for considering our position before rendering your decision. For the property owners, /8/ John H. Brenchley Peter Zinni John Thvedt Carl Ehrlich Chester Slapke Robert Ferguson On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Behrel to close the case as recommended was approved by Council. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Behrel to open the bids on parking lots. The motion was voted upon by acclamation: The following bids received: Improvement of Parking Lot No. 2 Arcole Midwest Corporation, 3225 Main Street, Evanston $ 20,611.20 Contracting & Material Co., 1227 Dodge Avenue,Evanston 18,938.90 Lighting Johnson Electric Company, Des Plaines 10,300.00 H - H Electric Company, Riverside, Illinois 11,250.25 Contracting & Material Company,Evanston 10,720.00 Pinner Electric Company, Brookfield, Illinois 11,985.00 Pinner Electric Company, Alternate Bid 7,726.00 No check deposited from Pinner Company The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Nelsen to refer the bids to the Engineer and Parking Meter Committee to report back next meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION LETTER: The City Clerk reported of an engineer of the Commerce Commission calling at City Hall and with Engineer Fletcher arranged a meeting to be held August 10, 1956 at 9:00 A.M., City Hall, with a representative of the County and State Highway Department, Soo Line and City Engineer regarding the installation of gates at the Soo Line crossings at Oakton, Prospect Avenue and Touhy Avenue. ADOPT SIGNBOARD ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for second reading the signboard ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor -put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Tures, Wolf, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen.and Bell. Nays: Alderman Dunlap and Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 392 8/6/56 On motion by Alderman Schubert and second by McKay the annexation and rezoning ordinance for Millers and Chicago and Northwestern Railway were tabled to next meeting. On request of Alderman McKay the Mayor referred the complaint of certain residents of Warrington Road, Northshire, concerning storm—water drainage, to Sewer Committee. RESOLUTION FOR WELLER CREEK CULVERT FOR STATE DEPARTMENT. The Clerk read a resolution for the State Department of Public Works o.n Weller Creek. On Motion by Alderman Wolf and iecond by Behrel the Council adopted the resolution. REZONING VARIATION FIRST NATIONAL -BANK. The Clerk informed the Council he had an application for zoning variation on the west side of Center Street south of Prairie Avenue. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Behrel the application was referred to the zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a,bearing. REZONING VARIATION OF Al& P . The Clerk informed the Council,he had an application for zoning variation on Center Street north of Thacker` Street. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Behrel the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. FIRST READING ORDINANCE ON DUTCH =DISEASE. The Clerk read for first reading, the ordinance in relation to Dutch Elm Disease. This ordinance provides for control of trees on private property. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. LETTER FROM POLICE MAGISTRATE A.L. SENGSTOCK. The Clerk read letter: To the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: the following As you have doubltlessly observed, the complection and income of the Police Court and of the City have changed quite radically since the advent of the Radar Equipment as an instrument of enforcement. In my work as Police Magistrate over the past years, I have always,felt that in a small way, I was making a sacrifice of time and effort commensurate with the time and efforts of the Mayor and Alderman. The position6has never been a lucrative one, until the present time, but unless there. is a material change from the results of the past month, I believe the Fee system now in operation, would pay the Police Magistrate an income out of proportion t6 the importance of his work. There is also the somewhat dubious fee system, which predicates the income of the office, on the number of arrests and convictions— a System which is not always a healty one. I am therefore making a suggestion that may or may not meet with your approval, and I hasten to say that whatever'you decide, I shall abide by it. My suggestion is that you pass an ordinance making the salary of the Police Magistrate, for hearing the Criminal Cases and Ordinance cases somewhere in the neighborhood of $3600.00 per year, and that the City Designate a Police Officer to act as Clerk of the Court in the manner of the Park Ridge Police Department, who would make out the Complaints, Maker,gut the Court Sheet, and make the turn in of fines.to the City Clerk. I pay out the necessary costs for this operation at present, but the Office, still would pay the City well, out of the Court Costs, which run much above the amount I have stated. All Court Costs would go to the City, as well as the fines. I believe the Statute permits this, and I believe it is the honest thing for me to do. As most of you know, I have been happy with my work over the years; and the City of Des Plaines has been especially good to me. I would feel remiss, if I did not make the suggestion set out above. If you feel it is a good one, I will sign any necessary release, relieving the City of the possibility of the payment of the Court Costs as now set forth by Statute. Very truly,yours, /s/ A. L. Sengstock Police Magistrate This item is to be considered in 1957 appropriation and on motion by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett was referred to the Finance Committee. 8/6/56 3 9 3 FIRST READING OF THE TAX LEVY ORDINANCE. The Clerk informed the Council a meeting of the Council as a Committee of the Whole was held.duly;al8th. In attendance was Alderman Wolf., Mayor Meyer, City Attorney Eley and City Clerk, The Clerk presented a copy of the amounts agreed upon for the 1957 Tax bevy. The Clerk then read for first reading the 1956 Tax Levy Ordinance. The Mayor ordered placed on file for next meeting. SEPTIC TANK APELICATION. 229 THACKER STREET. The Clerk informed the Council he had an application for septic tank at 229 Thacker Street. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded -by Tures to approve the application. After discussion the Mayor put the question and the.Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Davis, Tures, Wolf,'Behrel, Prickett and Tistle. Nays:. Alderman Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Nelsen, Bell. and McKay. The Mayor declared the motion lost. On motion by Alderman Neff and .second by Wexler it was referred to the Sewer Committee. SEPTIC TANK APPLICATION 154 OAKWOOD AVENUE. The Clerk informed the Council he had an application for septic tank at 154 Oakwood Avenue. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Wexler it, was referred to the.Sewer Committee. fl,D DRIVEWAY APPLICATION-1MINER AND.GRACELAND. The Clerk informed the Council he had rJ an application for driveway permit for gas station.at. Miner & Graceland. The p!d station is to be rebuilt and at present has. 2. driveways...The Mayor referred same eFr to Street Committee. `x METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT PERMIT. The Clerk informed the Council he had a 1 Sanitary District Permit for sewer connection at Lee and Forest Avenue. The Mayor referred the permit to the Sewer Committee. MAYOR'S LETTER TO ALDERMEN. The Clerk had mailed a letter from the Mayor to the Aldermen asking them.to consider several items. The Mayor requested they make cominents at the next meeting. Alderman Tistle requested that the old Riverview Village Hall property Which is owned by the City be referred to the Parking Lots Committee for parking. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE `COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, ON AUGUST 20, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Mayer, the City Clerk being absent the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following result: Alderman McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Behrel, Prickett, Nelsen and Bell. Alderman Tistle was absent. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 19 1.6... The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Martin to approve the minutes of August 6, 1956. Alderman McKay requested the addition of "On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tures the Council concurred in the recommendation" to the end of the paragraph entitled "Tri -County Rule Association of Metropolitan Law enforcing agency." The motion was voted upon by acclamation with the correction made. OFFICIAL REPORTS1 The Deputy Clerk submitted the monthly report of the City Treasurer. Alderman Schubert reported that on August 23, 1956 there would be a meeting to discuss the west boundary of Des Plaines with the parties concerned. PETERSON'S SUBDIVISION #4 APPROVED. On a motion by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Wolf the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the Peterson Subdivision plat #4 when a $38,000 performance bond was presented to the City Clerk. The bond shall also guarantee the installation of public improvements on Forest Avenue to Lee Street to be completed within one year. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.