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03011948021 ORDINANCE AMENDING THEATRE LICENSE, CONT'D. Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended, and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordinance. After discussion, the Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, and Morava. Nays: Alderman Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, and Halverson. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by McKay, that the City Attorney, Opeka, draft a new ordinance changing the license fee to thirty- five (35¢) cents per seat. The Mayor being unable to decide on the voice vote in- structed the Clerk to call the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Wolf, Baines, and Harm. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The City Attorney drafted the new ordinance which the Clerk read for first reading. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to suspend the rules and pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, rules suspended, the ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Wolf, Baines, and Harm. The Mayor there- upon declared the motion carried, and the proposed ordinance passed. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to publish the ordinance in The Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1948, and the adjourned meeting of February 9, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Vavrinek; to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 1948 AT 8:25 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Halverson and Harm were absent due to illness. REPORTS OF OFFICIALS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Inspector Frank Scharringhausen and Electrical Inspector Arthur Rieck. The Clerk also gave the report of the cash receipts for February. ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION HEARING. The Clerk read the notice of the hearing on Middle States Telephone Company's application of increase in rates. City Attorney Opeka informed the Mayor he had received notice. FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS. City Engineer Fletcher reported of a meeting with Mr. Arnold of the State Highway Department regarding the four-way stop signs at three street crossings. Alderman Johnson then made the motion,which was seconded by Hansen, that the Clerk write a letter to the State Highway Department requesting the four-way stop signs at Touhy and Manheim and Algonquin and Lee Streets. And also four-way stop and go lights at Lee and Prairie. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. JUNIOR LEAGUE TAG DAY REQUEST FOR BABY CLINIC. The Clerk read the following letter: February 21, 1948 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: The Junior League of the Des Plaines Women's Club hereby asks your permission to hold our annual tag day for the Des Plaines Baby Clinic. We would like to have it on Saturday April 17, with April 24 as an alternative. Thanking you for your kind cooperation on this worthy cause in the past, I remain, Dorothy C. Skibbe 1022 Walter Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Yours truly, Dorothy C. Skibbe Corresponding Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Morava, to. grant the request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. notice: COUNTY ZONING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. The Clerk read the following COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN MAINE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on a petition for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 7:30 P.M. (Central Standard Time) on March 11, 1948, in the Des Plaines City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The.property involved is located on the northeast corner of Wolf Road and Touhy Avenue, in Maine Township, legally described as: Lot 10 Block 10 Douglas Manor Subdivision E of the SE+ of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. re- corded September 24, 1943, as Doc.13146931 in Cook County, Illinois. The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally des- cribed property from its present classification as an F (Farming) District to a B-2 (Business, Tavern and Amusement) District, or such variation as the Board of Appeals may have the power to grant. All persons interested should attend and will be given an opportun- ity to be heard. ATTEST: Walter T. Popjoy Secretary Dated: February 17, 1948 HAZARD**REAR OF 1900 BLOCK following letter: Honorable G. Walter Pflughaupt Mayor Members of the City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY, Andrew J. Dallstream Russell B. James Edwin C. O'Toole William L. Voss, Sr. Robert Kingery, Chairman ILLINOIS STREET. The Clerk read the February 26, 1948 The existence of a large pool of water in the rear of the 1900 block on Illinois Street has been brought to ply attention. Upon investigation, I found it to be a most dangerous hazard. The water is several feet deep. The property where this is situated belongs to Wm. L. Kunkel & Co.,' 716 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois. Mr. Kunkel knows about this matter and has been requested to take steps to abate this dangerous nuisance. The inclosed pictures show the real menace and danger to the children living in this area. many Very truly yours, Elsie M. Willer (Mrs. Louis A.) Health Inspector 023 MRS. WILLER'S LETTER, CONT'D. Mr. H. J. Ahbe, representing William Kunkel, informed the Council that the hole would be filled or a fence placed around the section. He said that the black soil had been removed by someone to landscape without permission. PARKING FOR PHYSICIANS IN BANK BUILDING. The motion was made by Alder- man Wolf, and seconded by Vavrinek, that the City in furnishing parking meters would reserve a place for physicians in the Bank Building. After discussion, Alderman Johnson made the motion,which was seconded by Kehe, to refer the matter to the council as a committee of the whole. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR NEW GARBAGE TRUCK. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Morava, that the City Clerk advertise for bids for a new garbage truck. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR NEW SQUAD CAR. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, that the City Clerk advertise for bids for a new squad car. The motion'was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MISS BENNETT'S BUILDING FOUNDATIONS. The Mayor informed the Council that Miss Bennett had not completed her buildings. The Mayor then requested that the following motion be made: that the City Clerk write to Miss Bennett informing her to either complete the buildings or proceed to place floors on the foundations to cover the excavations. The motion was made by Alderman Morava, and seconded by McKay. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL- LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 19298 Frank Scharringhausen $ 19300 P. F. Pettibone & Co. 19302 Otto W. J. Henrich 19304 Pricket & Blewitt Grhhouse 19306 Journal Printing Co. 19308 Frank Opeka 19310 Arthur Rieck 19312 Ernest Garpow 19314 Auto Parts of D. P. 19316 D. P. Postmaster 19318 Auto Parts of D. P. 19320 Purnell & Wilson, Inc. 19322 Marblehead Lime‘Co. 19324 Elgin Softener Corp. 19326 Niedert Motor Service 19328 James B. Clow & Sons 19330 E. N. Fletcher 19332 Kelite Products, Inc. 19334 Border's, Inc. 19336 Charles Holst 19338 Alvin Otto 19340 Ralph Brown 19342 A. P. Dorociak 19344 Village Elec. & Radio Shop 19.25 54.93 55.00 35.00 66.75 58.75 37.50 35.00 1.02 15.03 7:14 8.96 290.00 147.60 1.55 79.56 200.00 13.39 235.62 4.49 2.45 2.15 3.07 12.50 19299 City Clerk - 19.09 19301 Burroughs 11.12 19303 The D. P. Publishing Co. 15.60 19305 Village Elec. & Radio Shop 64.20 19307 T. A. Copple 21.35 19309 Frank Scharringhausen 37.50 19311 Sub. Bldg. Officials Conf. 3.00 19313 Patten Tractor & Equip.Co.2,242.75 19315 Socony-Vacuum oil Co. 19317 D. P. Tree Service 19319 Bud's Service Station 19321 Journal Printing Co. 19323 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 19325 Merchants Chemical Co. 19327 Pittsburgh Equitable 19329 Frank A. Bremer & Son 19331 Kaufman's Electric Shop 19333 Maringer & Co. 19335 Anthony Palenzani 19337 J. J. Rock 19339 Henry Schmalz 19341 W. J. Waller 19343 J. C. Graham 109-M Milburn Brothers (MFT) 47.23 292.00 74.32 22.00 74.38 50.49 387.10 1.79 8.08 60.00 3.50 3.13 4.27 1.93 5.00 2,000.00 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Vavrinek, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, CONT'D. Alderman Johnson reported on complaint regarding the connection of the catch basin on Golf Road to Cumberland sewer. City Engineer Fletcher said the State Highway Department ordered the City Superintendent of Public Works to make this connection. Alderman Johnson requested the Mayor to have the City Clerk write to the Cumberland Maintenance Corporation, informing them of the facts. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by McKay, that the matter of disconnecting the catch basin on Golf Road between Third and Fourth Avenues from the Cumberland sewer be referred to the Sewer Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DES PLAINES AVENUE CROSSING TO BE REPLACED WITH CONCRETE SLABS. City Engineer Fletcher said that the C. & N. W. Railway had in their budget the placing of concrete slabs at the Des Plaines Avenue crossing. Mr. Fletcher asked the City Clerk to write to the County Highway Department regarding this project. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Vavrinek, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. 0 0 . J. HENRICH ITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENINGt MARCH 15. 1948. AT 8:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. (Alderman Kehe was absent due to a vacation.) REPORTS OF OFFICIALS. The Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer, H. J. Ahbe, for the month of February. The Clerk read the following report of City Attorney, Frank M. Opeka: Honorable G. Walter Pflughaupt Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mayor Pflughaupt: March, 4, 1948 Pursuant to your request I attended the hearing in which the Middle States Telephone Company made application for an increase in rates. The hearing was held at Springfield on March 3rd, 1948 before Commissioners Helander and Wood. The Telephone Company presented its case in full. I asked only such. questions as were pertinent at the moment and reserved the right to further cross examine upon its next hearing, which was set for April 14th at Chicago. The Telephone. Company produced some 37 exhibits which went into the record to establish their need for an increase as well as to inform the Commerce Commission of their future plans. One of the exhibits in particular is of interest since it reflects the amount of the earnings over a period of five years. The net operating income in the year 1947 amounted to $152,904 represented by 18,165 telephones. The years 1944 and 1945 show a progressive drop, in the net income. The year 1946 shows a net income of $183,991 but the 1947 net income is $106,624 based on 22,319 telephones. The total operating revenues for the year 1947 amounted. to $1,135,048. Another exhibit that tends to show the return on their revenue, if the new rates are given, would show that there would be a net return of between 3.3% and 4.9%. The difference in the return on the investment is predicated on four methods at arriving at the net return, but in every instance the figures are predicated upon the increased income if granted by the commission. It was admitted by the Vice President in charge that the service was not what they want to render but that it has improved and every effort will be made to give better service. He also advised the commission that dial phones will be installed and in operation by 1950 and that the service therefore will be very good. I 1 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, CONT'D. They require this increase in order that they may finance the cost of new buildings, and the installation of a dial system. The contemplated expendi- tures for Des Plaines and Park Ridge amounts to $2,738,163. They contend that if they are to be successful in procuring finances for these improvements, it will be necessary to show an earning statement which will indicate their ability to repay such financing. The various exhibits are available .for your inspection at any time that you may wish to examine them and they shall be retained in my files. I would appreciate it very much if you will advise me as to what future action to take in this regard. Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeka cc Mr. Henry C. Harm, City Attorney Chairman of Public Relations Committee Mr. H. J. Kehe, Chairman Finance Committee FMO*AGH Mr. Opeka informed the Council that Des Plaines was the only city represented. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman Johnson reported that about 150 Parking Meters were installed and operating. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee, re- ported the following: Des Plaines, Illinois March 15, 1948 To the Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois The Municipal Development Committee of the City of Des Plaines attended the public hearing in the Des Plaines City Hall evening of March 11, having had formal notice of said meeting, as follows: "Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on a petition for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 7:30 P.M. (Central Standard Timeon March 11, 1948, in the Des Plaines City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The property involved is located on the northeast corner of Wolf Road and Touhy Avenue, in Maine Township, legally described as: Lot 10,Block 10,Douglas Manor Sub- division E- of the SEk of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. recorded September 24,1X+3, as Doc. 13146931 in Cook County, Illinois The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally described property from its present classification as an F (Farming) District to a B-2 (Business, Tavern and Amusement) District, or such variation aa the Board of. Appeals may have the power to grant. All persons interested should ,attend and ,will be given an opportunity to be heard." The full committee was present at this hearing, viz. Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, and McKay and also Alderman Wolf and Mayor. Pflughaupt. The City of Des Plaines was granted 10 days in which to state its position on this application, and the petitioners were granted equal time to correct a faulty petition it desired to, submit in favor of the reclassification. Your Committee has met and considered the matter and hereby submits the following recommendation for concurrence: That the City Council of the City of Des Plaines objects to the reclassification of the property under consideration from an F (Farming) District to a B-2 (Business, Tavern & Amusement) District. s COMMITTEE REPORT, CONT'D. That the City has no objection to a reclassifi- cation of the property from an F (Farming) District to a B-1 (Business) District, if the petitioners should decide to amend their petition accordingly, or if the Board of Appeals has the power to grant a B-1 classification under the pending petition. That a copy of this report, duly signed by the Mayor and City Clerk be sent to the County Clerk, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County, and to Mr. Harvey M. Adams, Justice of the Peace, Arlington Heights, the latter having appeared as representative for the petitioners at this hearing. MMr. Mayor and gentlemen of the Council, I move that this recommendation be concurred'in. Municipal Development Sg. Committee S. E. McKay, Chairman E. G. Hansen E. W. Johnson The foregoing recommendation was concurred in by the Des Plaines City Council, by a vote of 9 to,i0 March 15, 1948. G. Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk Copy to: County Clerk, Cook County, County Bldg., Chicago, Illinois Mr. Robert Kingery, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County Chicago, Illinois Mr. Harvey M. Adams, J. P. 207 Carlyle Place Arlington Heights, Illinois The motion was made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Baines, to ooncur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. resolution: APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay presented the BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL- LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 19345 Koehler Bro. Serv. Sta. $ 393.67 * 19346 19347 Public Service Co. 19349 Harold J. Ahbe 19351 19353 19355 19357 19359 19361 19363 19365 19367 19369 19371 19373 Journal Printing Co. Des Plaines Journal Prairie -Lee Paint Store Burroughs . Frank A. Bremer & Son D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. Village Elec. & Radio Special Agents Asso. Lien Chemical Co. A. N. Rutherford, Tree. Crofoot, Nielsen & Co. D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 2,164.98 * 19348 200.00 * 19350 17.50 * 19352 106.80 * 19354 38.52 * 19356 55.50 * 19358 2.04 * 19360 40.20 * 19362 379.11 *19364 5.00 * 19366 7.74 * 19368 10.00 * 19370 77.85 * 19372 32.06 * 19374 following proposed Middle States Telephone Co.$ G. Walter Pflughaupt Frank A. Bremer & Son William G. Grice & Co. Des Plaines Agency, Inc. City Clerk's Petty Cash Suburban Dairy D. P. Tire & Battery Serv. Niedert Motor Service Hartless-Austin Frank M. Opeka Johnson's Bither's, Inc. Des Plaines Journal Kuhlman & Nagel, Inc. 40.20 25.00 4.14 48.60 69.89 20.92 25.00 3.00 14.00 1.95 24.41 15.00 27.29 9.00 16.27 1 1 19375 Harold 0. Tibbitts 19377 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal 19379 H - H Electric Co. 19381 Sigurd Swanson 19383 Lagerhausen Lumber &Coal 19385 Collignon Nash 19387 Pa. Salt Manfg. CO. 19389 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 19391 Joe's Auto Service 19393 B. F. Kinder's Sons 19395 James B. Clow & Sons 19397 James B. Clow & Sons 19399 Westfield Motor Sales 19401 Address.-Multigraph Corp. 19403 Maringer & Co. 19405 Water Dept's. Petty Cash BILLS, CONT'D. 76.13 * 19376 19.66 * 19378 392.11 * 19380 5.00 * 19382 60.56 * 19384 60.00 * 19386 29.07 * 19388 27.74 * 19390 88.70 * 19392 18.22 * 19394 328.44 * 19396 149.20 * 19398 2.25 * 19400 .58.* 19402 86.94 * 19404 5.53 * 19406 Meyer Coal & Material Co. $ H - H Electric Co. Decatur Cartage Co. Wally's Mobil Service Journal Printing Co. D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. Krema Trucking Co., Inc. Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal Louton Paint & Varnish Co. Neptune Meter Co. Petterson Safety Service Prell & Price Frank A. Bremer & Son Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Walgreen Co. Hartless-Austin 14.36 300.00 14.35 11.69 21.50 1.48 16.19 15.60 '54.28 214.20 29.00 12.00 3.83 8.06 5.25 1.95 The motion was then made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. HIGGINS WATER COMPANY. The Clerk read the following letter: March 4, 1948 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Re: Higgins Water Company Please be advised that the Illinois Commerce Commission has just informed me that an order was entered granting a certificate of convenience and necessity for the construction, operation and maintenance of a water supply and. distribution system in the subdivision known as Town Improvement, Des Plaines Countryside Subdivision. The order was entered by the commission on February 11, 1948. FMO*AGH ing letter: Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeka City Attorney The Mayor ordered the'letter placed on file. MISS BENNETT'S BUILDING FOUNDATIONS. Alderman McKay read the follow - City Council c/o Alderman McKay Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: 1087 Hollywood Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois March 15, 1948 Thursday, March 11, 1948, my nine and a half year old daughter fell in an excavation in the 1000 block on Prairie Avenue as she was coming home from :illschool. She cut her head on the concrete foundation so as to require stitches and a tetanus shot. This excavation has stood as a menace to school children fortwo years. I have been to an expense for Dr. fees as well as having my daughter's face scarred. I want the City to look into this and see if the owner has insurance and is bonded for such emergencies as I would rather have this settled without having to turn it over to my attorney. Respectfully yours, Merwin S. Netherland After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by McKay, that the proper city official notify Miss Bennett to proceed with construc- tion in two weeks, or provide suitable protection around the foundations, until the buildings are completed. Otherwise, the City will take action to dispose'of the hazards. The motion was voted upon by .acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter of M. S. Netherland. ag SUBURBAN METALCRAFT, INC. The Clerk read the following letter: March 12, 1948 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Our agreement with the City permitting us to engage in a light manufactur- ing business in a commercial zone will expire on April 30, 1948. We request an exten- sion of another 'year under the same terms and conditions as embodied in the existing agreement. The reasons for this request are as follows: We are still owners of some land onsBusse Highway }sear the intersection of Mason Lane. We have had various estimates made of the cost of constructing a plant and we'find that the costs remain prohibitive and that there still is a scarcity of materials. The circumstances do not warrant construction at this time. ' We have, however, looked around and found a suitable place, properly zoned,'for our activities. However, the place, which is located in Des Plaines, will not be'available for our use until sometime in March of next year. We have made arrangements to take this space, and with that as a primary reason for requesting this extension, you have our assurance that we are conforming in every way with the ordinance of this City and are making every effort not to disturb any of our neigh- bors and keeping noise down to a minimum. ' Trusting that this will have your favorable consideration, we are Very truly yours, Suburban Metalcraft, Inc. By P. A. Smith The Mayor referred the letter to the Public Relations Committee. REQUEST OF REFUND ON BUILDING PERMIT FOR JOSEPH R. BREDAR. The Clerk read the following letter: City of Des Plaines Mr. Seharringhausen Building Inspector Gentlemen: Des Plaines, not be built appreciate a according to March 15, 1948 1 Construction of the proposed dwelling of Joseph R. Bredar, 1654 Wicke Ave., Illinois, has been cancelled because the contractor decided this house could for the amount of his original bid. Due to these circumstances, I cannot build on this property, and I would refund on the enclosed permits. This property will be put back into the condition it was originally in, regulations of the City of Des Plaines. Thanking you for your services The Clerk was instructed back into its original condition. Very truly yours, Joseph R. Bredar to issue the refund after the property is put SANITARY DISTRICT PERMIT. The Clerk read the following letter: March 5, 1948 Mr. E. N. Fletcher City Engineer, City of Des Plaines Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Fletdher: In compliance with your request, Sanitary District Sewer Permit No. has been issued to the City of Des Plaines to cover the construction of a sanitary connection to the Sanitary District Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer, to serve Izaak Walton Club, Des Plaines. Three copies of the permit are enclosed, and it is requested that the permit be duly accepted by the City Council and the copy marked "Sanitary District" be properly signed and returned to this office. 1948-11 sewer the LP:RMN Yours very truly, 'Langdon Pearse Sanitary Engineer 29' SANITARY DISTRICT PERMIT, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Morava, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the permits. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon' the Mayor declared the motion carried. CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY REZONING APPLICATION. !The Clerk then read the following letter: March 12, 1948 LPJ-200 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS GENTLEMEN: Application is hereby made for a change in the zoning classification of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by the Chicago'and North Western Railway Company and described as follows: "That part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, described by beginning at a point on the West line of said West Half of the South- east Quarter of Section 18, which is 850 feet south of the Northwest corner thereof; thence running East on a line parallel with and distant 850 feet southerly from the North line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, a distance of five hundred twenty-three feet, more or less, to the west Right of Way line of Wolf Road; thence running southeasterly along the said Right of Way line of Wolf Road five hundred feet, more or less, to the southeasterly Right of Way line of the main line Right of Way of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company's Des Plaines Valley Line; thence running along said southeasterly Right of Way line in a southerly and westerly direction to the center line of Thacker Avenue; thence'running west along the center line of Thacker Avenue to the west line of said West Half ofthe Southeast Quarter of Section 18; thence running North along the West Line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 to the place of beginning." Except that part of extra width right-of-way of Railroad Company located easterly of the •main track of the Des Plaines Valley Line cross -hatched in black ink, consisting of a strip 680 foot long by 50 feet wide beginning at the center line of Thacker Street and running in a northeasterly direction 680 feet. illThis tract of land totalling approximately 18.2 acres, was originally classified as "Resident District, Area District A". In 1937, upon application of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, this area along with an additional 43.8 acres located to the east north, and west was reclassified to "Industrial District, Area District C". The City Council, after considering the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, expressed the belief that the highestand best use for said land is for industrial purposes. In 1942 the total area referred to in the preceding paragraph (62.0 acres) was again reclassified from "Industrial District, Area District C" back to "Residence District, Area District A" upon petition, we understand, of dwelling house owners to the north. The Chicago and North Western RAilway Company, the sole owner of this large tract of land, was not advised of the proposed change of zoning, except by notice in a local newspaper. Such notice to a non-resident, is, of course, inadequate, and the Railway Company was not represented at the Hear- ing, and had no knowledge of the changed zoning until 1946. In 1942 the area included in this petition had a railroad running along the southeasterly side, another railroad running along the westerly side, farm lands on the north, and numerous switch tracks on the east, and was partially occupied by two coal yards and a bulk oil station. The same conditions prevail today. This application is for a change in the zoning to "Industrial District A,I,ight Manufacturing, Area District C" and the area will be used in connection with the expan- sion needs of the existing industries located thereon. In order to protect the residence development to the north, the northerly eight hundred fifty feet of the Railway Company owned strip located between Wolf Road and the railroad.on.the west has been eliminated in this application. A,map is attached hereto showing in solid yellow color the premises covered by this application, and there is also enclosed a voucher in the amount of $35.00 in favor of the City of Des Plaines to cover the costs of printing, publication, etc., as required by your City. I will appreciate it if you will arrange for a Hearing and advise me when the Hearing is.to take place, in order that we may be represented. Enclosure Yours very truly, H. S. Larimer Land Commissioner REZONING APPLICATION, CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by McKay, to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MAYOR PFLUGHAUPT informed the Council that City Engineer, E. N. Fletcher, was out of town, due to the death of his sister. Mayor Pflughaupt also stated that the Council would meet as a Board of Local Improvements in the Mayor's Office, Monday, March 22, 1948. ALDERMAN HARM reported about the parking and signs (regarding parking at Prairie and. Second Avenue). The Mayor asked the chairman. of the Public Protection Committee to have this situation checked. Alderman Harm also reported on the mud. holes at the bus -stand on Ellinwood Street and other holes in the various streets. -- The Mayor informed the Alderman that plans are being made for the repair of all streets damaged by the winter weather. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf,and seconded by McKay, that the City Clerk write the Motor Coach Company in regard to placing some crushed stone in the mud hole at the bus stand. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. .The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Baines, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MARCH 29. 1948, AT 8:20 P. M. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK, CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. READING OF CALL. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to following call and notice of the Special Meeting: Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: G. Walter Baines, read -the March 22, 1948. The undersigned Aldermen hereby call and request that you give notice of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, to be held on Monday, March 29, 1948, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. (Day light Saving time) for the purpose of discussing the flooding of basements and to transact such other business as may lawfully come before the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING R. G. Wolf H.J. Halverson E. G. Hansen Aldermen TO: Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, E. W. Johnson, E. G. Hansen, L. Vavrinek, R. G. Wolf, H. J. Kehe, P.'Baines, H. C. Harm, S. E. McKay, H. J. Halverson, W. Morava, and City Attorney F.. M. Opeka.