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Sr. STEPHENS . CHURCH . CARNIVAL: Onvmotion "by -.Alderman • Tistle- 'and Seeend by
Ma'ssinan' the Council granted permission to St. Stephen's Church to .hold a
carnival July 30 to August 3, 1958.
William Levander letter regarding condemnation of property at 1531 Park Place
was referred to the Parking Meter Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from the United Lutheran Social Mission Society inviting
the Council to attend "Ground Breaking Service" for the new'United Luthern
Church Home for aged and infirm on Sunday March 2, 1958 at 300 P.M. in Park
Ridge Manor.
PETTINGER SUBDIVISION PLAT. The Mayor referred the Pettinger Subdivision Plat
to the Municipal Development Committee.
TheMayor referred a letter from Toll Road Commission tothe License and Inspection
Committee regarding advertising devices.
At Alderman Neff's request the Mayor referred to the Police Committee about
policemen working outside the City in City police uniforms.
The Mayor referred a letter from Mr. Ralph on purchase communication equipment
to the Fire and Police Committees.
BID TO DEMOLISH HOMES TO PROGRESS WRECKING AND LUMBER COMPANY. The motion was
made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Prickett to award the bieto the above
company for $1,550.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the -
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman,
Bell, McKay, Gatippon, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Xe%, Neff, Wexler, Martin
and 'Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Martin requested for further information on squad car rental. The
Alderman furnished the Clerk with a number of items which were referred
to the Police Committee.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle
to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
Otto W. J. Henrich
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, HELD IN
COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 3, 1958
at 8:00 P.M. 1 '
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting called to order by the' City Clerk dueto absence
of the Mayor with Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike,
Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard responding to roll call.
Alderman Tistle was absent. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Figard
the Council appointed Alderman Prickett, Mayor pro tem.' I
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and second by
Tures to approve the minutes of February 17, 1958. Alderman McKay requested'
that his "no" vote on Meyer Coal Company case be recorded in the minutes
and Alderman Dunlap requested it be stated that Murray Smith spoke as a
private citizen on tree trimming contract. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation with corrections made.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the repofts of Building Commissioner
and City Clerk for February.
PETTINGER PLAT APPROVED. Alderman Bell reported the Plan Commission had
approved the Pettinger Plat and the Municipal Development Committee recommended
the approval. On motion by Alderman'Bell and second by Dunlap the Council
approved the Plat.
POLICE WORKING OUTSIDE CITY. Alderman Tures reported that the members of the
Police Reserve directed by Captain Becker directing traffic;at the request
of Mr. Herzog. We find that the only time our regular police work outside
the city limits is at the request of Maine Township during football games and
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and -other activities sponsored. by the' school. - We,''your Committee: on `Police .
therefore recommends- that the -city -attorney give'an opinion as to -whether or not
the city is liable for the actions of their men when performing duties as
mentioned above.
/s/ Ray Tures
/s/ L. A. Wright /s/ J. D. Callaghan
CEREBRAL PALSEY. Alderman Callaghan made the following report:
Your Committee on License & Inspection has investigated the above and has found:
that the work done by the United Cerebral Palsy of Chicago is a good one, and
III that it merits our support. Regarding next year's campaign, we would like to
know, specifically, why it is not possible for this organization to participate
in the Community Fund Drive. This group is currently taking part in five
United Funds, namely, the Evanston, Wilmette, Northfield, Northbrook, and
Western Springs campaigns. Itis the thinking of,this committee that there is
an increasing number of appeals for funds, nearly to the point of imposition.
It would be most desirable that the greatest possible number of these campaigns
be incorporated in the Community Fund Drive. We, your Committee on License
and Inspection, therefore recommends That a permit be granted for a house to
Ica house drive for UCP funds on May 20, 1958. Further, that the City Clerk
CD enclose a copy of this report in his reply to the UCP, with a recommendation
1.0 that the UCP request participation in the 1959 Des Plaines Community Fund
k'� Drive.
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/s/ J. D. Callaghan /s/ MSry V. Neff /s/ L. E. Martin
On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the
report.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS TWO TRUCKS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT. On motion by Alderman
Tures and second by Wright the Council approved to advertise bids for two
trucks for Water Department.
Alderman Wexler reported that with the Mayor he had conferred with officials
of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway about the two parking lots between
Lee Street and Graceland Avenue, that the officials were considering about the
lots. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Tures the City Attorney
is to negotiate with the officials of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway
regarding the lots.
ALDERMAN WEXLER REPORT ON PARKING METER FINE DEPOSITORIES. .Alderman Wexler
made the following report:
Your Committee on Parking Lots and Meters had referred to it the suggestion
of possible installation of meter fine depositories. The proposed method
is an attempt to have effective collection of parking meter fines with the
minimum amount of administration on the part of the City Clerk's Office.
At the present time when a parking meter violation occurs, the officer prepares
duplicate violation slips. The original is attached to the automobile and the
copy is placed in the police file. The violator has the option of contesting
the matter in court or paying the fine at the City Clerk's office. As a
result, the City Clerk's office is required to spend a considerable amount
of time collecting the money, preparing receipts, and transmitting its
records to the Police Department so that delinquent violators may be ascertained.
The proposed fine depository would be attached to various meters'to afford
the violator an opportunity of paying the fine immediately and avoid the
necessity of involving the City Clerk's office in each transaction.
Investigation of other communities in the area discloses that the fine
depository system has increased the percentage of fine collections.
Your committee therefore recommends that the City,Council authorize the
purchase of six fine depositories as an experiment to test the efficiency of
such operation. The six fine depositories would be installed as.foliows:
Three on Ellinwood and three on Miner Street between Lee and Pearson Streets.
The committee is of the further opinion that the parking meter violator be
induced to use the fine box by making the fine Fifty Cents($.50) if paid into
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the fine box within forty eight hours.....Otherwise, the full fine is to be
collected at the City Clerk's office.
The committee recommends that the City Attorney be'instructed to amend the
existing parking meter ordinance'to effectuate this procedure. If the
Council approves this experiment, the committee will report to it within
ninety days of installation as to the possible installation of fine meter
boxes throughout the City.
/s/ Sydney E. Wexler /s/ Ray Tures
The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Tures the City Clerk
purchase six of the collection boxes at $17.50 per box. The Mayor pro tem
put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:
Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap,
Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The, Mayor pro
tem declared the motion carried.
The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Bell to amend the
Parking Meter Revenue Ordinance to a,charge of.fifty,cents to be deposited in
depositories and the City Clerk to purchase 1,000 envelopeAickets',. The Mayor
pro tem put'.theiquestion and the Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike,
Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The
Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
CUMBERLAND PARKING: Alderman Wexler made the following reports .
Your committee on Parking Lots and Meters had referred to it the recommendation
of the Streets and Traffic Committee that the Median strip on Broadway between
Northwest Highway and Cumberland Circle be graded and black topped and made
available for all day parking,'and the Committee's further suggestion that
consideration be given to paving the center of Broadway and providing angular
on one or both sides.
Your Committee has investigated the above and recommends that this matter
be held in abeyance until negotiations with the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad regarding Cumberland Ststion parking is completed.
/s/ Sydney B. Wexler /s/ Ray Tures
Alderman Figard reported the City attorney was preparing an ordinance regarding
Youth Activities and if any Alderman had suggestions to refer same to Attorney
Dowd. Alderman Dunlap requested the Aldermen receive information regarding
this ordinance.,
Alderman Neff reported there will be a meeting of the Citizen's Committee on
zoning March 24, 1958.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED .BY THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES 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.
Total. $24,054.95. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on
file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by
Dunlap to adopt the resolution. The Mayor pro tem pit .the question and the
Clerk called'the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett,
Massmann, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, .Neff,
Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the
motion carried.
AMEND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. Alderman McKay report that the appropriation
ordinance provided for 5 men @ $4,669.00 a total of $23,345.00 and recommended
to amend the ordinance to 7 men a total of $32,683.00. The motion was made
by Alderman McKay and seconded by Figard that the City Attorney draft an
amending ordinance to provide for same. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
OPEN BIDS ON FIRE STATION WAGON AND POLICE AUTO RENTAL. On motion by Alderman
Tures and seconded.by Callaghan the Clerk was instructed to open the bids.
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Fine bids received for..station.wagon.
6. cy1. , 8. cyl.• .
Des Plaines Motor Sales, Des Plaines $ 2;011:79 $ 2,087.79
Holmes Motor Company, Des Plaines 2,084.73 2;191:73
Mac Nevin Motor Sales, Des Plaines 2,329.88 2;416:41
Touhy Avenue Motors,, Park Ridge, --- 2;650.00
Kuhlman and Nagel, Des Plaines --- '2,626.20
The Mayor pro tem referred the bids to the Fire Committee. Five bidswere received
on rental of squad cars. There are several items involved to be considered. The
Mayor pro tem referred the bids to the Police Committee.
ZONING BOARD REPORT CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY PROPERTY. The Clerk submitted
a report of the Zoning Board recommending the rezoning of the Chicago and North-
western Railway property south of Cumberland station to Commercial. On motion
by Alderman McKay and seconded by Callaghan to approve the recommendation and
the attorney to draft an ordinance was approved by City Council.
ZONING BOARD REPORT UNIVERSAL OIL PROPERTY. The Clerk submitted the report of
Zoning Board to recommend the rezoning the northwest corner of Mt. Prospect and
Algonquin Roads to Scientific Research and Development District. On motion by
Alderman McKay and seconded by Callaghan to approve the recommendation and the
® City attorney draft an ordinance was approved by City Council.
FINAL DECREE ON MEYER COAL COMPANY CASE. The Clerk read the following letter
‹t from Attorney M. S. Howard: ,
This is to advise you that on Friday, February 21, Judge Harrington entered a
final decree in the above entitled case in accordance with the settlement
agreement heretofore rendered. Briefly, this will permit Meyer to continue
.to operate the ready -mix hopper but forbids any additional ones and restricts
him in certain other details of operations that would make it less obnoxious
to adjoinint property owners.
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I need, however, call your special attention to the fact that the decree
provided for a fee of $1,000 to the Master in Chancery who spent a very long
time in the beginning of this case in hearing testimony. This fee is 'to be
divided equally between the two litigants, the City of Des Plaines to pay
$500.00 and Meyer to pay $500.00. I should, therefore, like to have a check
as quickly as possible for $500.00, payable to Master in Chancery Arthur
Sullivan, in full for Master's fees in this case.
The chief attraction of the settlement to the city and property owners is, of
course, the construction of a rustic type fence in the rear of the properties
of the property owners. Arrangements are now being made so that this
construction can proceed forthwith. The Meyer Coal is to pay the full cost
of the construction of the fence, but not be liable after construction for
any maintenance thereof.
I understand there was a lengthy discussion in the Council over that provision
of the agreement with Meyer which forbids any further suits against him by
the city or property owners in relation to the operation of the yard.
Objection was made that such an agreement might hamper the city in prosecution
of otherwise lawful ordinances against Meyer in the future. I wishto report
that this has been taken care of satisfactorily in my opinion. In the first place
the agreement was amended on its face to confine the purport of that paragraph
to matters previously in dispute between Meyer and the city. In other words,
the main objective of ouch paragraph on behalf of the Meyer Company was to
prevent any further suits at some future date by either the city or individual
property owners in connection with the same ready -mix hopper which we have
been litigating in the lawsuit. In the second place, I have written a
letter to Mr. Jenner as attorney for the Meyer Company, interpreting this
paragraph a little more fully than could be amended on the face of the agreement
and specifically excluding from its operation any future suits against Meyer
for any violations not concerned with the present litigation. Mr. Jenner has
acknowledged the receipt of this interpretation and is in agreement with it.
For the future guidance and record of the city I enclose herewith:
1. An exact copy of the decree entered by Judge Harrington on February 21, 1958.
2. A copy of the agreement between the parties duly executed by the Meyer Coal
and Material Company.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Marshall S. Howard
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The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded -'by ' Figard -that the -City
Clerk send a'check for $500.00 to M. S. Howard payable. to Master in:Chancery
Arthur Sullivan. The Mayor pro tem put. the.question.and.the Clerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell,
McKay', Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard.
Nays:' Nobe. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.,
ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NUMBER 168 ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second
reading the above ordinance on streets for Orchard Place area. The motion
was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance.
The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the
following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan,
Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None.
The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
ADOPT ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF AMHERST AVENUE. The Clerk read for second
reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded
by Wexler to adopt the ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and
seconded by Callaghan to amend the ordinance to get an appraisal. Alderman
Neff withdrew her motion and made the motion to table but no second was made.
The Mayor pro tem put the question on the original motion and the Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Prickett, Massman,
Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin and
Figard. Nays: Alderman Neff. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
ADOPT ORDINANCE RESTRICT PARKING 425-435 GOLF ROAD. The Clerk read for second
reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded
by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes; Alderman Prickett,
Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler,
Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
ADOPT ORDINANCE RESTRICT PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS. The Clerk read for second
reading the above ordinance regarding parking on streets at schools. The
motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the
ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Massman
to delete paragraph 3 regarding Orchard Place School. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation. The Mayor pro tem put the question on the ordinance
as amended and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:
Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright,
Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman Tures. The Mayor pro tem
declared the motion carried.
Table ordinance on rezoning of southeast corner of Rand and Wolf Roads for
next meeting on motion by Alderman Bell and McKay.
ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEYS NORTHWEST CORNER RAND AND RIVER ROADS. The Clerk
read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made' by Alderman Bell
and second by Rateike to adopt the ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman
Bell and seconded by Rateike to amend the ordinance to eliminate the vacating
of streets. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the clerk called the roll
with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massbian, Bell, McKay,
Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard.
Nayal None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.)
The Mayor pro tem put the question on the motion as amended and the Clerk called
the roll with the fallowing results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell,
McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler and Figard. Nays: Alderman Neff,
Martin and Callaghan. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion lost.
LETTER FROM MT. PROSPECT VILLAGE OFFICIALS. The•Clerk read the letter :froth _the.:
Village officials of Mt. Prospect regarding setting a boundary between the City
and the Village of Mt. Prospect. The letter was referred to the Special Committee
of Alderman Bell, Mt. Geiger and Mayor Behrel.
LETTER FROM GIENVIEW COUNTRYSIDE CIVIC ASSOCIATION. The Mayor had received a
letter from the above regarding annexation. The letter was referred to the
Special Committee of Alderman Bell.
RESOLUTION LICENSE AGREEMENT. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY. The Clerk read,
the resoltuion regarding the above agreement for Howard Street sewer. The
motion was made by Alderman.McKay and second by Dunlap to adopt the resolution.
The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the
following results: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan,
Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler., Martin and Figard..' Nays: .None.
The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
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CIRCUIT COURT: SUMMONS N " GRAVES CASE:- The Clerk informed, .the Council that-, -
he received -the above sutznons.. The. motion was' made "by'Alderman`Neff:.'and -second
by Rateike to retain Attorney James DoWd.for.this. case.. The Mayor: pro. tem ptt
the question-and.the'Clerk.called the roll with the following_results:.' Ayess
Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap,. Wright,
Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk informed the Council he received notice from Illinois Commerce
Commission of hearing March 5, 1958, regarding extension electrical transmission
system. Attorney Dowd has notice of hearing.
REZONING APPLICATION SOUTHEAST CORNER LEE AND HOWARD STREETS. The Clerk submitted
the above application (40 acres). On motion by Alderman McKay and,second by
Callaghan the application was referred to Zoning Board to call a hearing sitting
as a Commission.
REZONING APPLICATION 1909-1945 TOUHY AVENUE. The Clerk submitted the above
application. On motion by Alderman Massman and second by Dunlap the application
was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing.
trZ RESOLUTION MOTOR FUEL TAX - PROSPECT AVENUE GATES. The Clerk:read the above
resolution for appropriating $7,200 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The:motion was
made by Alderman Bell and second by Massman to adopt the resolution. The
motion was voted upon•by acclamation.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE REZONING NORTHWEST CORNER AIGONQUIN AND Mr. PROSPECT ROADS.
The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance.
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UNITED MOTOR COACH PARKING. *The Clerk read. the letter from Kurt J. Salomon on
Motor Coach parking near home of G. Owens, 1297 Perry Street. Mayor Behrel will
be informed to confer with Motor Coach Company.
At request of Alderman Neff the parking of Herzog trucks on Walnut Avenue near
Mt. Prospect Road was -referred to Street and Police Committees.
WATER DRAINAGE ORCHARD PLACE AREA. Alderman Massman and McKay reported on the
above. Alderman McKay read the following report from Engineer Fletcher and
Superintendent Wernicke:
As requested by Alderman Massman at the committee meeting on February 28th, we
have checked -the drainage for Pratt Avenue and Scott Street and wp recommend as
follows: Item #1
For an immediate solution tothe unsatisfactory drainage in this area, we
recommend that the ditch along the east side of Scott Street from the access
road to the Toll Road Service Station at Halsey Drive be deepened north to
Morris Avenue and east on Pratt Avenue to the low spot between Scott Street
and Craig Drive.
This will require the]ocation of twenty (20) existing culverts and the
installation of two new culverts. It will also require considerable'earth
excavation and the hauling away of the earth. We have discussed this with Mr.
Cohen of the Pleasant Homes Development, and he has agreed to pay for the
grading equipment and to furnish one truck to haul away the dirt, provided
the City.will remove and relocate the existing culverts and furnish and install
the two new culverts. The removal and relocation.of the existing culverts
can be done with City forces and we could furnish one City truck to help remove
the dirt. The cost to the City out side of labor and equipment furnished by
the City should not exceed $500.00. We recommend that this work be done as
soon as conditions permit.
Item #2 An alternate method has been considered, and this would be to run a
storm sewer from the Peterson Lake west to Craig Drive. This sewer would have
a diameter of 36 inches and would be placed at sufficient depth so that it could
eventually be extended throughout the Orchard Place area: At the present time,
catch basins would be installed at Craig Drive so that the low areas on Pratt
Avenue, Nimitz and Halsey Drives could be ditched to these catch basins.
The estimated cost of this work ia$10,000.00, plus the use of City forces to
ditch to the catch basins.
Item #3 The best solution to the wide -spread drainage problems in Orchard Place
would be to install sewers in Maple, Scott, Craig, Halsey, Minitz and other
streets. If the drainage problem is to be adequately solved in this area, this
is a must. The estimated cost of this work is $125,000.00. This could be
installed under Special Assessment and would mean an assessment of approximately
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$2.00 per front foot, if all lots were assessed equally.
In conclusion, we recommend that the work listed under Item #1 be done immediately
and that Items #2 and #3 be given serious consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ E. N. Fletcher /s/ E. R. Warnicke
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Massman that
Superintendent Warnicke be allowed to spend not to exceed $500.00regarding
paragraph #1. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Massman, Bell,
McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler,,Martin and
Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried.
On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Massman the item on $125,000 storm
sewer was referred to Sewer Committee.
After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Neff
to advertise bids -for Police cars to be returned March 17, 1958. The Mayor
pro tem put•the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Dunlap, Neff, Martin,; .ilea]:eraa:id Figard. Nays:Alderman
Prickett, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright and Tures. The
Mayor pro tem declared the motion lost.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Tures to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. .
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City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL
ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 17, 1958 at 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures,
Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard responding to roll c11. Alderman
Dunlap was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Bell to approve the minutes, Alderman McKay requested his "no" vote be recorded
on the Northwest Town House Plat which was approved Februaryi17,, 1958, which
was voted upon by acclamation.
Engineer Fletcher reported the blacktopping of. Everett Street at South School
would cost an additional $1,010.00. The Mayor referred the item to Street
Committee.
Engineer Fletcher reported he had a resolution regarding the;"Joint City -State
Improvement" along Golf Road. The resolution includes the increasing the storm
sewer size. The. Mayor referred the resolution to the Sewer and Finance Committees.
Engineer Fletcher reported the Soo Line Rai],way, would install aluminous signs at
Thacker Street crossing.
City Attorney Dowd read the following letter:
Re: McKay-Nealis Kittyland
In reply to yours of recent date relative to the above subject matter, I wish
to advise that I have examined the copies of the correspondence in connection
therewith and wish to advise as follows:.
The commitment on the part of the developers is not satisfactory nor is it
binding as a matter of law. The offer to provide funds for the equipment of
the proposed park should be executed in a corporate manner, that is, signed