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04/21/19581 4/2 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,, APRIL 21, 1958 CALL TO ODER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel the City Clerk being absent the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard and Prickett responding to call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett to approve the minutes of April 7, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Callaghan the bids for Catch Basin cleaning, Parking lot house wrecking and Radio equipment were opened by the Deputy Clerk. Alderman Martin appeared at this time. CATCH BASIN BID TO CITY SANITARY SERVICE. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman to refer the one bid for cleaning catch basins to the Sewer LCZ Committee. Alderman Prickett and Massman withdrew their motion in favor of CD a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan to award the catch basin bid to City Sanitary Service, Wilmette, Illinois for $3.85 per basin. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk call the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, Mckay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, et Wexler, Martin Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 1 BIDS FOR DEMOLISHING BUILDING LOT. 35. On a motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Figard to refer to the Parking Lot and Buildings and Grounds Committee for inspection and report at next meeting the following bids: Loeb Wrecking and Lumber Company, Chicago, Illinois $ 750.00 Progress Lumber Company, Northlake, Illinois 880.00 RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Oh a motion by Alderman 'Wright and second by Figard to refer to the Fire, Police and Finance Committees with the Civil Defense sitting in for inspection and report at next meeting on the following bids: Bendix.Radio, Baltimore, Maryland General Electric, Chicago Motorola Communications, Chicago $ 3,568.00 with alternates 3,148.50 with alternates 3,648.47 with alternate OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Deputy Clerk presented the City Clerks three month appropriation expenditures report and City Treasurers April report. TRAFFIC LIGHTS FOR GOLF AND WOLF ROADS. Engineer Fletcher requested approval to advertise for bids returnable May 19, 1958 for traffic lights for Golf and Wolf Roads. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan the approval was received. BIDS FOR SERVICE LINE ON DEMPSTER STREET FOR TOLL ROAD. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Rateike, Engineer Fletcher was granted permission to take bids on service line on Dempster Street for Toll Road, to be paid by Toll Road Commission and referred to the Water and Finance Committees and City Engineer. HAUL ROAD DAM BLOCKING DES PLAINES RIVER. On a motion by Alderman Bell and second by Rateike the attorney and superintendent of public works were instructed to contact the Toll Road Commission and the Division of Waterways regarding the haul road dam blocking the Des Plaines River to increase the opening in the river. Attorney Dowd presented his legal decision on the Finance Officer or Purchasing Agent and Alderman Prickett calla meeting for April 23, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss further. G LEICH SUBDIVISION. On a motion by Alderman Bell and second by Massman to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign plat pending receipt of contract specifying his intent regarding the park district. 62;4,),/21/58 COUNTY REZONING "OAXTON STREET GOLF RANGE". The Council approved sending Alderman Neff, John Geiger and Christopher Chamales to the county :rezoning hearing April 24, 1958 on 9 2/3 acres bounded by Oakton Street on the south and Forest Avenue on the north, approximately 163 feet west of Second Avenue from F(Farming) to B-2(Business, Tavern & Amusement).representing the city. The City Clerk was instructed to contact Park district regarding titles to Lowenberg and Lowenberg and DiMucci properties for proposed parks. THACKER STREET PARKING. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan the attorney was instructed to draw proper amendment to the Traffic Code reading — parking prohibited on the north side of Thacker Street from the easterly boundary of Junior High School to Des Plaines Avenue between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. except Sundays and holidays. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. HAULING GIRTERS FOR TOLL ROAD APPROVED. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan the council approved the moving of Toll Road girters from railroad to Toll road with a $100.00 Street Permit. ORCHARD PLACE DRAINAGE PROBLEM. Alderman McKay read the following letter: Referring to our report of April 7 which was based on letter fromCity Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works dated March 3, and in connection with which the Superintendent was authorized to spend not to exceed $500.00 plus labor and the use of one city truck, in an effort to afford some prompt drainage relief in the Orchard Place area; the Pleasant Homes•Development Company to pay for the grading equipment and to furnish one truck. In line with the statement of the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Public Works that the best solution to the Orchard Place Drainage problem would be to install sewers in Maple, Scott, Craig, Halsey, Nimitz and other streets, at an estimated cost of $125,000.00, we recommended that the matter be referred to the Board of Local Improvements to consider the possibility of special assessment proceedings. However, the City Engineer informed the Council on April 7 that it would be feasible to install a 36" storm sewer from Peterson Lake west to Craig Drive, at a sufficient depth so that it could eventually be extended throughout the Orchard Place area, as a preliminary installation at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 plus the use of city forces to ditch from the low area on Pratt, Nimitz and Halsey to catch basins which would be installed at Craig Drive. The City Engineer also stated that this $10,000.00 job was authorized and completed it could be a part of the $125,000.00 comprehensive plan. That being so, it would seem that the estimated cost of the comprehensive plan should be reduced by $10,000.00 and the Board of Local Improvements should bear that fact in mind when considering special assessment proceedings for the comprehensive project. It is recommended by the Sewer Committee: That the City Council authorize the above—described preliminary storm sewer project at estimated cost of $10,000.00 plus the use of city forces for ditching from the low areas entioned to catch basins at Craig Drive, the $10,000.00 to be taken from the item of $50,000.00 for "sewer extension and rehabilitation" included in the 1958 appropriations. That inasmuch as this $10,000.00 would come from genera]. city sewer funds, the Board of Local Improvements should take this into account when considering apecial assessment proceedings for the comprehensive storm sewer proposal, and if possible the special assessment should cover all property which benefits from both the $10,000.00 preliminary project and the $115,000.00 comprehensive project. /s/ S.E. Mckay Ch /s/ R. H. Figard /s/ Walter Tistle On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle to authorize cirengineer to prepare specifications for installing a 36" storm sewer from Peterson Lake west to Craig Drive, estimated cost of $10,000.00 to be paid from the Sewer Extension and Rehabilitation appropriation. The Maror put the question and the Deputy. Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 IMPROVEMENT OF -PARKING LOT 6 "OLD NORTH SCHOOL" PROPERTY. On a motion Cy Alderman Wexler and second by Rateike the council approved advertising for bids. for grading Parking Lot 6 returnable at the May 5, 1958 meeting. On a motion by Wexler and second by Prickett the Council approved extension on vacation of Campany property on Park Place parking lot from April 30, to May 15, 1958. LOT 33 PARK PLACE PARKING LOT APPROVED. On a motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Prickett to approve the purchase of Lot 33 of Park Place parking lot for $27,225.00 and authorization of Mayor and City Clerk signature pending necessary signature of parties concerned. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 4/21/(5)323 CHICAGO ARID NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY CENTER STREET CROSSI NG SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED. Mayor Behrel appointed Robert Blume, President of 'Safety Council and Charles Forberg Chairman of Traffic Commission to serve with Alderman Wexler on the Special Committee to study and report on investigation of a rehearing petition for LCD' Center Street crossing of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. /nAlderman Wright reported the interior supplies of. new Library building will come ex well within the budget. Alderman Neff announced a meeting of the Citizens Committee to revise the City Code of Des Plaines for April 28,1958 at 8:00 P.M. 1 APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett 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 MAIE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total - $11,343.99. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman andon file with the City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin,,Figard, and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Bell to approve payment of employees retirement fund in the amount of $3,299.51. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett.. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HOWARD AND LEE STREETS. On a motion by Alderman Tistle, and second by Prickett the Council concurred in the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the petition. 1909-45 TOUHY AVENUE - ZARI PROPERTY. On a motion by Alderman Bell and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report of the zoning Board of Appeals to deny petition. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES. On a motion by Alderman Neff and seond by Callaghan the Council concurred in the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve petition. 1100 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, CELOTEX CORPORATION. On a motion by Alderman Massman and second by Rateike the Council concurred in the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant petition and instructed the City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance. M. HOWARD LETTER ON BAUSKE AND PREMIER ROSE GARDEN CASE. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the following to be included in the minutes: I enclose herewith a copy of a dissenting opinion in the Supreme Court in the recent case of Bauske and Premier.Rose Gardens, Inc. v. City of Des Plaines in order .to complete the record of this case in the City files. I only last 6244121/58 M. Howard letter continued: week received this dissenting opinion and did not know up to this time that the case had been decided against us by the narrow margin of four to three. The opinion is brief but vigorous and it gives me some satisfaction at least to know that our case convinced some of the justices and that the decision was by such a narrow margin as four to three, rather than the seven to nothing;; margin which I had heretofore believed. I regret that the existence of the dissenting opinion does not change the final result. It is some satisfaction, however, to know that the reasons which we advanced, both in writing and, upon the oral argument of this case, are the bases of the dessenting opinion. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Marshall .Howard BAUSKE & PREMIER ROSE GARDENS, INC. v. CITY OF DES PLAINES MR. JUSTICE SCHAEFER, dissenting: By its decree the trial court rezoned for factory uses an area of, 138 acres in the city of Des Plaines. The entire tract is vacant except for the green- houses which, with their boiler plants and other improvements occupy 17 acres along the western boundary. The railroad that is said to "traverse" the property is actually its western boundary. A careful reading of the opinion shows that the surrounding area is conceded to be residential. The record shows that within a radius of 350 feet from the center of this tract (and of course much closer to its borders) there are 1016 residential buildings. It may be that a legislative body could reasonably decide tIa t a portion of the tract near to the railroadand next to that part now used for greenhouses could properly be reclassified. But it is hard to believe that a responsible legislature would rezone the entire area so that factories would be placed in close proximity to the residences that have been built around its borders. It is even harder to believe that this court would sustain such a legislative rezoning if the question came before it. The opinion reaches the result that it does by repeated characterization of the neighboring residences as "moderately priced". But the protection of zoning is not restricted to high priced property (See Kennely v. City of Chicago, 11 I11.2d 302,308.) The opinion does not mention the losses that the many owners of•these moderately priced homes will suffer when factories, with facilities for parking 2900 cars, are put in their midst. Yet the testimony of many witnesses was that the aggregate loss would total a minimum of $2,000,000. It would be hard to find in Cook County any area nearly 1/2 a square mile whose borders do not lie close to some important highways., Yet the opinion reaches out to discuss the two toll roads that lie 3/4 of a mile and more distant from this property. The influence of the airport upon the property is, in my opinion, exaggerated in the same fashion. I think that in this case there has been a gross usurpation of the legislative function, and so I dissent. DAVIS, C.J., and HERSHEY, J., join in this dissent. On a motion by Alderman Neff and second by Bell the Council approved the referral to the City attorney and the Zoning Board of Appeals to calla public hearing with Alderman Neff and Wexler sitting in for the Council. OFF-STREET PARKING ORDINANCE TABLED TO MAY 5122. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Wexler the Council approved tabling off-street parking ordinance to May 5, 1958 meeting. INCREASE STREET APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE. The Deputy Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Prickett to adopt the ordinance increasing the Street Fund appropriation number 6 to $32,683.00. The Mayor put the question and the deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell;, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE APPROVED. The 'Deputy ulerx reaa for secona reaaing the Swimming Pool ordinance. On a motion bar Alderman Martin and second by Figard to adopt the swimming pool ordinance. The Mayor put'the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman Wexler and Prickett. The Mayor declared the motion carried. DOWNSPOUT ORDINANCE TABLED. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Rateike to table the downspout ordinance for specifications on size of dry well. The Council concurred. ANNEXED WESTFIELD SCHOOL PROPERTY. The Deputy Clerk read for second reading the annexation ordinance of the Westfield School property. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. Mayor Be rel voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. 4/210525 RESOLUTIONS MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Bell to approve resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax money for resurfacing Pearson 1..0' •Street from Thacker to Ellinwood Streets approximate cost $15,000.00, with the 0 City Clerk mailing two copies to the Department of Public Works and Buildings. M The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, et Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor ddclared the motion carried. 1 On a motion by Alderman Tistle, and second by McKay to approve resolution to use Motbr fuel Tax money for surfacing the following: Prospect Lane from Lee Street to Dexter Lane Everett Lane from Lee Street to Dexter Lane Dexter Lane from Prospect Lane to Everett Lane approximate cost $5,000.00 with the City Clerk mailing two copies of the resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On a motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by McKay to approve resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax money for surfacing Fourth Avenue from Seegers Road to South Golf Cul de Sac, approximate cost $2,000.00 with the City Clerk mailing two copies to the Department of Public Works and Buildings. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On a motion by Alderman Tistle and second by McKay to approve resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax money for surfacing the following streets: Circle Avenue from prospect Avenue to Everett Street Prospect Avenue from Mannheim Road to Illinois Street approximate cost $30,000.00 with the City Clerk mailing two copies of the resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan to approve resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax money for maintenance on Non -Arterial Streets as follows: Oxford Road from Columbia Avenue to Washington Street Harvey Avenue from Chicago and Northwestern Railway to Seegers Road - Seegers Road from Wolf•Road to Harvey Avenue Harding Avenue from Wolf Road to Chicago and Northwestern Railway Columbia Avenue from Chicago and Northwestern Railway to Wolf Road Washington Street from Chicago and Northwestern to Wolf Road Harvey Avenue from Cumberland Parkway to Warrington Road Columbia Avenue from Cumberland Parkway to Warrington Road Harding Avenue from Cumberland Parkway to Warrington Road Washington Street from Westgate Road to Cumberland Parkway 626/21/58 Westgate Road from Washington Street north to end. North Golf Cul de Sac from Third. Avenue west to end South Golf Cul de Sac from.Fourth Avenue west to end Third Avenue from Golf Road north to end Second Avenue from Golf Road to Golf Cul de Sac Warrington Road from Golf.Road to Mt. Prospect Road Cumberland Parkway from Golf Road to Warrington Road Alfini Drive from Wolf Road to Wolf Road Jeannette Avenue from Van Buren Street to Forest Avenue, Margret Street from Van Buren Street to -Forest Avenue Jeannette Avenue from Algonquin Road to Walnut Avenue Cedar Street from Touhy Avenue to Jarvis Avenue Rose Avenue from Fifth Avenue west to its end Sixth Avenue from prairie Avenue to Greenview Avenue Algonquin Road from River Road to Lee Street . Second Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Algonquin Road Pine Street from Prospect Avenue to Howard Street approximate cost $20,000.00 with the City Clerk mailing two copiesof resolution to the Departmeht of Public Works and Buildings. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan to approve resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax money for maintenance of Arterial streets as follows: Columbia Avenue from Wolf Road to Woodbridge Road Woodbridge Road from Columbia Avenue to Washington Street Washington Street From Woodbridge Road to Wolf Road Cumberland Parkway from Golf Road to Warrington Road 1 Washington Street from Cumberland Parkway to Warrington Road Warrington Road from Golf Road to Washington Street for the clerk to mail two copies of resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings. The i°layor put the question and the, Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNTY LETTER REGARDING WIDENING TOUHY AVENUE. The letter from Cook County Department of Highways regarding widening to 4 lanes and resurfacing Touhy Avenue from Mannheim Road to Des Plaines River Road was referred to the Street and Traffic Committees and City Engineer. The letter from the Maine Township Squadron of Civil Air Defense letter regarding ambulance was referred to the Police and Fire Committees. BUILDING LINE VARIATION CENTER STREET. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman to refer to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission the above zoning variation. MEMORIAL DAY WREATH. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Figard to approve the presentation of a wreath for the Memorial Day Ceremonies. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Wright, Neff, Waxier, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Letter regarding Pleasant Manor Homes at Scott and Touhy Avenues was referred to the Police and Building Departments. Alderman Neff report of ordinance violation on Lee Street just north of Howard Street, which was referred to the Health Officer Elsie Willer. Street repairs on Pratt, Scott and Craig Streets and Maple and. Howard Streets were referred to the Superintendent of Public Works. GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHARGE ORDINANCE. The Deputy Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. PARKING METER FEE CHANGE. The Deputy Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. 4/2105717 Zoning violation at Oakton Street and Soo Line Railway was referred to the Police Department and building Department for inspection and report. The zoning violation on Mannheim Road between Touhy and Pratt Avenues was referred to the Fire and Police Departments for inspection and report. The zoning violation on Lee Street between Harding Avenue and Brown Street was referred to the Police Department for inspection and report. The Stone cutting machine between Riverview Avenue and Bennett Court was referred to the Police Department for inspection and report. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Wexler to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Gladys Buchholz Deputy Clerk THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, MAY 5, 1258 at 8:00 P.M. • CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk due to the Mayor being on vacation. Thefollowing Aldermen responded to roll call: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell,McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Nartin, Figard and Prickett. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard to appoint Alderman Prickett, Mayox•:prd,tee. The motion was. voted upon by acclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of April 17, 1958. Alderman McKay requested the following corrections: Page one - moved by Alderman Belland seconded by Massman that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon receipt in writing of satisfactory agreement concerning park area. Motion adopted by acclamation (Gliech Subdivision) Third paragraph page five - Moved by McKay seconded by Rateike that the ordinance be adopted. Page 6 second line should read "Third Avenue east to end" instead of "west to end". Third line should read "Fourth Avenue east to end" instead "west to end". Page 6, resolution on maintenance of Arterial streets, line reading, "Cumberland Parkway from Golf road to Warrington" should read "Golf Road to Washington Street" Approximate cost $4,000.00. Page 6. Subject "Building Line variation - Center Street, minutes should show "Notion adopted by acclamation". The motion was voted upon by acclamation with corrections made. The Council approved to open the three types of bids on motion by Alderman Tures and second by Tistle. SIDEWALK BIDS. There were eight bids low bid $.52 cents per square foot and high bid $.75 cents. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Bell the bide were referred to Street Committee. FUEL OIL BIDS. There were eight bids with prices of discount from - cent to 2 cents per gallon. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tistle the bids were, referred to the Public Building and Grounds Committee. IMPROVEMENT PARKING LOT NUMBER6. (NORTH SCHOOL): The following three bids were received: Skokie Valley Asphalt Company $ 26,377.00 Black Top Roads Company 25,750.00 Milburn Brothers 24,713.00 On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Tures the bids were referred to Parking Meter Committee. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Commissioner Rieck and City Clerk for April, also, three month report of Chief Kennicott. Chiefs Kolze and Kennicott reporton on zoning inspections. Alderman Rateike reported they would advertise bids on remodeling city hall in June. He said that the Council members would receive a copy of plans.