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04041949,28' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1919 AT 8:00 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, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. MR. WILLIAM HANCK, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PARENT TEACHER'S ASS'N. Mr. Hanok spoke regarding School finances. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the monthly reports of Inspectors Scharringhausen and Rieck, the City Clerk's report of receipts for March, Capt. Becker's report of Parking Meter arrests and the following report of Supt. Warnicke: Honorable Mayor and City Council April 4, 1949 Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Following is a report of an inspection of the Oakton Street sewer made today. . This inspection was made by Captain Stangor of the Fire Department, myself and two of my men. The Sewer was found to be in good sound condition free of debris or ob- structions of any kind and there definitely are no cave-ins or broken tiles. We also examined the junction. chamber where the City sever flows into the Sanitary District interceptor sewer and found the back -water gate which during heavey rains permits a free flow to the river to bei in good condition and perfect working order, and the 15 inch sewer running from this junction chamber to the interceptor was also found to be free of any obstruction. This report will confirm my previous reports made to the Council concerning the condition of our sewer system. Respectfully submitted, Signed E. R. Wernicke Sup't of Public Works LETTERS FROM STATE OFFICIALS 'ON RIVER POLLUTION. Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: March 29, 1949 This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 24th regarding the Des Plaines River and construction of dams. I believe I am more interested in the Des Plaines River than any member of the General Assembly. I introduced a bill this session providing for $300,000 for $ams. Last session I introduced a similar bill, it passed both the House and the S nate but was vetoed by the Governor because of lack of appropriations. Senator BidwiI1 and myself have talked to a representative of the Governor and have been assured that if the bill is again passed at this session, there will be noveto. 1 I have also introduced another bill to set up a committee to study,the Des Plaines River, causes of pollution and ways and means to eliminate same. I am enclosing both bills as I thought you might be interested. If at any time I can do anything for you on this subject I would appreciate it it you would write,me. With kindest personal regards, I remain Very truly yours Vernon W. Reich State Representative 7th Senatorial District VWR:N Enc. LETTERS FROM STATE OFFICIALS ON RIVER POLLUTION, CONT'D. Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk City of Des Plaines, Illinois City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henri eli On receipt of your letter of March priation for the Des Plaines River. At the an attempt to have this $300,000 put in the we are unsuccessful in this attempt we will bill. ajb:m Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: March 29, 1949 24th relative to $ 300,000 appro— present time we are now making omnibus bill for the waterways. If probably have to put in a separate Sincerely yours, Arthur J. Bidwill March 28, 1949 ,Z3/ Governor Stevenson has asked me to acknowledge with thanks you letter of March 24, concerning the action of the Des Plaines City Council urging the construction of dams in the Des Plaines River. This is being referred to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, which includes the Division of Waterways, --for their information and consideration. Otto W. J. Henrich, City C&_rk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: A bill was introduced last River. I assure you that as one of its passage. This matter, depend, to a great extent, his budget. BTV:hw Sincerely, James W. Mulroy --Executive -Secretary March 29, 1949 week providing for the improvement of the Des Plaines the sponsors, I shall do everything possible to secure however, requiring an appropriation of $300,000.00 will on the attitude of Governor Stevenson in makink up Sincerely yours, Bernice T. Van der Vries SECOND READING OF SEWER ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the proposed $275,000 Sewer Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by McKay to refer the proposed ordinance to the Sewer Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation wehreupon'the Mayor declared the motion carried. * ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECOMMENDATION TO REZONE THE NORTHSIDE OF ASHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN CENTER AND CORA STREETS. The Clerk read the following recom— mendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals: EECOMEENDATION, C » 1'D. Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Des PIdines, Illinois April 4, 1949 Your Zoning Board of Appeals, "sitting as a commission, pursuant to your direction, held a public hearing it the Municipal Building on March 29, 1949, after notice duly published, to consider the application to rezone from Class A Residential, to Area District B., Multiple Family Dwelling, the following described real estate: Lots 18 to 32 in W. Stile's Re—subdivision of Lots 149 to 157, Town of Rand, Sections 16, 17, 20 and 21, Township 41 N., Range 12 E. of 3rd P.M., The area in question comprises south half of a block, the north half of which is already zoned for multiple family dwellings. At present there are at least two multiple family dwellings in the block. The general character of the neighborhood appears to be of multiple family use. There were no objectors to the rezoning at the public hearing held. From all evidence presented, it appears that the hghest and best use of this area should be for multiple family dwelling purposes, and therefore it is recommended that the petition for a change form Class A, Residential, to Area District B, Multiple Family Dwellings, be granted, and an ordinance conforming with the recommendation is herewith enclosed. Respectfully submitted, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS Arthur W. Kaphen Acting Secretary PASS ZONING ORDINANCE (ASHLAND AVENUE ). The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONA ING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. * * * * * The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf 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, Wolf, Kehe, Harm, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon delcared the motion carried the rulels suspended and the pro— posed ordinance before the council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek andseconded by Wolf 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, Wolf, Kehe, Harm, McKay, Halverson,,and Morava. Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. 1 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 PAYMENTIII— FOR SANE. 20763 Publ. Service Co. 2,324.41 * 20764 Journal Printing Co. 25.50 20765 Copy Papers 30.53 * 20766 P. F. Pettibone & Co. 169.28 20767 Class Office Machine Co. 3.00 * 20768 The D. P. Publ. Co. 137.90 20769 D. P. Tire & Battery Serv. 20.65 * 20770 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 79.42 20771 Village Elec. & Radio Shop 90.00 * 20772 The C. H. Hanson Co. 24.00 20773 Frank Opeka 10.00 * 20774 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 43.00 20775 Arthur Rieck 37.50 * 20776 Frank Scharringhausen 37.50 20777 Crofoot, Nielsen & Co. 20.56 # 20778 Frank A. Bremer & Son 3.83 may deem proper to procure the prompt sale of said property to satisfy said tax liens. SECTION 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict here— with be and the alme are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: This 4th day of April, A.D. 1949. APPROVED: This 4th day of April, A. D. 1949. G. WALTER PFLUGHAUPT MAYOR ATTEST: OTTO W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK X33 RESOLUTION TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. * * * * * WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, has hereto- fore adopted ordinances providing for sewer water mains, sidewalks and paving im- provements covering in part the premises hereinafter sat forth; and WHEREA1L special assessments were levied to pay the costs of said improve- ments and, pursuant to the Statute applicable thereto, said• improvements were constructed and the report of cost and completion was in manner and form provided by law; and WHEREAS, only a portion of installments of said special assessments levied against said land have been paid and all other installments are now past due and delinquent; and WHEREAS, all other remedies available under the law have been without avail; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it will be for the best interests of this City that said special assessment liens be foreclosed; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1. That the special assessment liens against the following described real estate; Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 40, 46 in Block 3, in Bakers Addition to Riverview. Lots 19 and 20 in Block 1; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, .5, 6 in Block 2; Lots 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, in Block 4 in Ira Brown's Addition. Lots 1, 2, 3 in Bloek 2 in Diefendorf's Addition to Riverview; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Lots 24, 25, 27, 28, in Block 4 in White's Riverview Addition; Lot 11 in Block 2 and Lot 2 in Block 12 in McIntosh Addition to Des Plaines Heights; Lot 9 in Block 20 and Lot 1 in Block 22 in Des Plaines Manor Tract No. 2; Lot 17 in Block 24 in A. E. Clark's Subdivision; Lots 1 to 12 inc. in Block 9 in Des Plaines Center; be foreclosed. SECTION 2. That the City Attorney be and he is hereby directed to prosecute said foreclosure suit or suits as he may deem best and to cooperate with the State's Attorney of Cook County, in procuring the foreclosure of the lien of the general taxes upon said lots, which this City Council requests the State's Attorney to foreclose, that said City Attorney is hereby authorized to file suit for fore- closure Or to join in any suit or suits for foreclosure instituted by the State's Attorney to foreclose the lien of general taxes and to take such other steps as he 1 20779 F. Scharringhausen 20781 Lien Chemical Co. 20783 E. N. Fletcher 20785 Hap's Harley, -Davidson 20781 Kinder's 20789 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 20791 Milburn Bros. Inc. 20793 MarbleHead Lime Co. 20795 Penn Salt 20797 Manhattan Motors, Inc. 20799 Burroughs Adding Machine 20801 E. N. Fletcher 20803 The Anchor Packing Co. -20805 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 20807 C. L. Bishop 121-M Suburban Times No. 1 1935 Water Revenue Bonds 1947 " rt n 45.00 7.74 100.00 7.25 16.81 9.04 85.50 562.50 72.30 60.00 3.46 200.00 2.25 231.01 11.90 9.80 CASH * 20780 * 20782 * 20784 * 20786 * 20788 * 20790 * 20792 * 20794 * 20796 * 20798 • 20800 * 20802 * 20804 * 20806 * //00/ TRANSFER Free Cash fl it Plumbing & Heating Bus. Maringer & Co. Fred K. Howe Miller Meters, Inc. The Miro-Flex Co., Inc. Skokie Valley. Asphalt Co. B. F. Kinder's Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Worthington -Garcon Meter Co. Frank A. Bremer & Son U. S. Postmaster Kalamazoo Fire Apparatus Co. Tri -R Signs Village Elec. & Radio Shop WARRANT 741.66 637.50 Water Depreciation Free Cash 80.00 Water Free Cash 1,459.16 To transfer from the Water Free C sh the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordinance for the Month of March, 1949. No. 2 General Corporate Free Cash C-73 Library Free Cash 60.00 L- 5 60.00 233 2.00 8.23 7.50 2.16 193.77 534.04 10.13 4.69 183.83 1.53 75.15 19.08 36.00 30.00 To refund to the General Corporate Fund the portion of Janiotr's Salary chargeable to Library Fund, for the month of March, 1949. Alderman Baines made his appearance at this time. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by McKay 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, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ,TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASJESSMENTS. The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: * RESOLUTION TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. * * * * * The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was then made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf to refer the resolution to the Finance Committee for study and report. Alderman Kehe informed the Council that the Special Assessment Bonds were all held by one person who would clear the lots and put them back into taxation. Alderman Vavrinek and Wolf being satisfied with this information withdrew their motion to refer to the committee. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wo14 Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nayes; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. PASS ORDINANCE AMENDING BUILDING CODE (SUSPENDED CHIMNEYS). The City Clerk read for first reading the following prdposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED BUILDING CODE -OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. * * * * * * * The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Halverson 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, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: 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 Halverson and seconded by Kehe to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll %(/ with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vafrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nayes: None. *See page 233a. zgS , The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance padsed. APPLICATION FOR REZONING C. & N. W. RAILROAD PROPERTY. The Clerk read the following application: April ,4, 1949 The City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The undersigned are residents of the,West Side of Des Plaines and are owners of property -and homes which will be directly affected by the use of the pro- perty hereinafter described. In 1942 the property hereinafter described was reclassified from - Indnstrial District, Area District to Residence District, Area District A. The piece of property hereinafter described was part of a larger area, all of which was re -zoned as stated. The City Attorney of Des Plaines in a written report a to the City Council has recently questioned the validity of this re-classification. The Chicago and North Western Railway Company has just filed a petition to have other portions of this larger area reclassified again from Residence District, Area District A to Industrial District, Area District. In order to protect the values of our properties, to prevent the expanlion of certain undesireable uses of this area beyond reasonable bounds, and to clear up any existing ambiguity in the legality of the area, it is requested that the following described property be classified as Residence District, Area District A: e E- of the Ef of the Southwest fractional quarter of Section 18 wn 41 North Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, and at part of the W- of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 bounded d described as follows, to -wit,: beginning at the Northwest corner the Southeast quarter of said Section 18, thence east to the st edge of Wolf Road along the north line of said South East quart ence south along the west edge of Wolf Road as it now exists to e point of the crossing of said Wolf Road and the Des Plaines lley Line of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Company, ence west on a line parallel with said north line of said South- st quarter to the right of way of the wye Track of said Chicago and North Western Railway Company, thence north along said Wye track right of way to the place of beginning. We enclose herewith a map showing in red the premises covered by this application. There is also attached hereto a check in the amount of $35.00, in favor of the City of Des Plaines to over the cost of printingpublishing, etc. It will be appreciated if you will advise one of the undersigned of the date of the hearing so that we can arrange to be represented. Signed By: Yours very truly, A. Alfini Dorothy Knittle Ann C. Kelly Marie Schiavone Clara Gillespie Carold Sahling P. J. Sahling B. G. Smith Bernice,M. Smith The motion was made by Alderman Harm and seconded by McKay to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting_as acommis.sion to hold a public hearing. The motion was voted upon by acclamatidin whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. LETTER FROM ENGINEER E. N. FLETCHER - GRADING VETERAN HOMES STREETS. April 4, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: In order to complete the Des Plaines Veterans Homes itis necessary to obtain earth fill to bring the yards up to grade. In order to keep the costs as low as possible it is imperative that this fill be obtained from a source close to the project. This can be done CORRECTED APPLICATION RECEIVED MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1949 TO REPLACE THE APPLICATION OF MEETING OF APRIL 4. 1949. APPLICATION FOR RE7,ONING OR ZONING VARIATION April 23. 1949 Date City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Application is hereby made for a change in zoning classification or zoning variation of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by: The Chicago and North Western Railway Company Chicago, Illinois and described as follows: (See attached letter for description of Parcel One and Parcel Two). Change from Parcel I - Partly Light Industrial and partly Residential (under allegedly invalid amendatory ordinance). Parcel II - Residential (also under allegedly invalid amendatory ordinance). Classification Parcel I - Residential (under a clearly valid amendatory ordinance.) to Parcel II- Commercial Classification Application fee of $25.00 and $ 10.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. (Letter) (See attached letter for signatures of applicants) Signature of applicant Address Des Plaines, Illinois April 22, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Attached is an application for the rezoning of two parcels of land owned by the Chicago and North Western Railway Company situated within the corporate limits of the City of Des Plaines. This application is presented in view of the alleged defectiveness of the amendatory zoning ordinance duly adopted on September 8, 1942 affecting the real estate hereinafter described. The C. and N. W. Railway Company has previously submitted a petition to the City Council requesting that the triangular piece of property lying between the Hest Wye right of way and the Des Plaines Valley Line right of way, immediately north of the point at which these right of ways cross Thacker Street, be rezoned from a residential classification to a light industrial classification. The area sought to be rezoned by the railway includes the property now leased to the Coffman Coal Company. A hearing on -this petition of the railway was held before the Boardcf Appeals sitting as a Commission on Monday evening, April 11, 1949. A map is attached hereto showing the property included in this present application, the property being divided into two parcels. Parcel I is shown in solid red color; Parcel II is shown in solid green color; and the property which is currently sought to be rezoned by the railway is cross -hatched in ink. A more specific description of the two parcels is as follows: f PARCEL ONE The East -- of the East ' of the South West fractional quarter of Section 18 and all that part of the West of the South East of said Section 18 which lies west of a line drawn parallel with the 800 feet distant, at right angles easterly from the center line of the West Wye track of the Chicago and N rth Western Railway Company, as said track is now located and established, and northwesterly of the southeasterly right of way line of the main line right of way of the so-called Des Plaines Valley Company, except, That part of the West half of the South East 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 southerly from the north line of said West half of the south east quarter of Sectionl8, a distance of 523 feet, more or less, to the West Right of Way line of Wolf Road; thence running southeasterly along the said Right of way of Wolf Road 500 feet, more or less, to the northwesterly Right of May line of the main line of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company's Des Plaines Valley Line; thence running along said northwesterly Right of Way line in a southerly and westerly direction to the center line of Thacker Ave- nue; thence running west along the center line of Thacker Avenue to the West line of said West Half of the South East quarter of Section 18; thence running North along the West line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 to the plade of beginning; all situated in Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian., PARCEL TWO That part of the West half of the South East 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 North west corner thereof; thence running east on a line parallel with the distant 850 feet southerly from the north line of said West half of the South East Quarter of S ction 18, a distance of 523 feet, more of less, to the"'iest Right of Way line of Wolf Road; thence running southeasterly along the said Right of Way of Wolf Road 500 feet, more or less, to the northwesterly Right of Way line of the main line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company's Des Plaines Valley Line; thence running west on a lineparallel with the north line of said West half of the South East Quarter of Section 18 to the West line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 to the place of beginning; all situated in Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian. It is requested that Parcel I be classified by an amendatory zoning ordinance as Residence District, Area District A and that Parcel II to classified by an amendatory zoning ordinance as Commercial District, Area District C. This application is made on the assumption that the City Council is anxious to find a just and equitable solution to the zoning problem in this particular area which has been the source of so much difficulty in the past. It is believed that a disposition of the problem such as requested in this application would represent such a solution and therefore would not be subject to attack as being unreasonable or arbitrary if ever exposed to the scrutiny of ajudicial body. Assuming that the Council is of the opinion that the highest and best use of the property lying emmediately between the two railroad right of ways and south of Parcel II, as described above, is light industrial, and assuming also that the City Council recongnizea the tremendous additional devaluation of the surrounding residenlal property which might result if this industrial development is not con- fined within reasonable limits, it would seem logical to attempt to not only confine the industrial area but to also provide a better area in the form of commercial pro- --perty between the industrial property and the residential property. It is therefore respectfully requested that a hearing be held on this matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission. A check in the amount of $35.00 in favor of the City of Des Plaines to cover the cost of printing, publishing etc., is already in the hands of the City Clerk. Yours very truly, 756 Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, Ill. 549 Rose Ave., Des Plaines. Ill. John C. Mc Williams Frances D. Baker John D. Abbott Gartland Ross Robert E. Johnson, Jr. Lucie F. Johnson C. P. Lorentz George J. M. Smith Howard W. Johnson William R. Alfini 1 526 Rose Ave., Des Plaines, I11. 514 Rose Avenue, Des Plaines, I11. 567 Rose Ave.. Des Plaines, I11. 567 Rose Ave.. Des Plaines, I11. 520 Rose Ave., Des Plaines, I11.• 513 Rose Ave., Des Plaines, I11. 491 Rose Ave., Des Plaines, I11. 555 Rose Ave.. Des Plaines, I11. 235 LETTER FROM E. N. FLETCHER, CONT'D. by establishing a pavement grade on the unimproved streets of the usrrounding subdivision and grading these streets to the lines established. The attached plans show the streets from which the earth would be taken. If this meets with your approval please authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the attached plat. - Very truly, ENF:sk E.N. Fletcher .City Engineer Des Plaines, Illinois The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf to grant approval and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the plat,. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. LETTER REQUESTING A LIGHT IN CENTER OF 1400 BLOCK ON HENRY AVENUE. The Clerk read the following letter: April 2, 1949 Street Dept. City Council Des Plaines, I11. We,,the undersigned, residents of the 1400 block on Henry Avenue feel the central portioncof this block is inadequately lighted. Therefore we submit this request for_ a street light to be erected in the center of this block. Marian Heiden Walter Heiden Laura M. Robertson M. H. Robertson Mabel Umbach Clara Weith Elizabeth Griebel, Mary Haas Earle G. Haas Anna Kruse Roberta Kruse 1436 Henry Avenue 1436 Henry Avenue 1435 Henry Avenue 1435 Henry Avenue 1445 Henry Avenue 1445 Henry Avenue 1431 Henry Avenue 1427 Henry Avenue 1427 Henry Avenue 1422 Henry Avenue 1422 Henry Avenue The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Baines to refer the letter to the street committee for investigation and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DES PLAINES POST NO. 2992 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS REQUEST FOR PERN;ISSION TO HOLD CARNIVAL. The Clerk read the following letter: 2nd April, 1949 City Council City of Des Plain _s Des Plaines, Illi ois Genelemen;- Application is hereby being made for a permit to hold the Annual Carnival and Festival of Post 2992 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States , to include the dates June 13th through 20th on the plot of ground just East of the junction of Busse Highway and Northwest Highway, presently owned by the Henry Valve Company. Permissipn,has been granted by Mr. Henry to use this property for the purpose mentioned above and for the aforesaid dates. This area is idealy suited for such a carnival by virtue of the location and•absenee of many residences, thereby insuring the minimun of inconvenience to neighbors. For the Commander, ROY J. NAPIERALSKI Adjutant The motion was made by Alderman Harm and seconded by Wolf to grant permission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS ON INSPECTORS CAR. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Morava that the City,Clerk_open the bids on Inppectors car. The following are the bids: Brown—Orth Motors — Studebaker Champion De Luxe $700.00 Purnell & Wilson — 6 Cyl. Ford. 990.94 " - Anglia 690.00 Des Plaines Motor Sales — Chevrolet Styleline Special 798.85 The bids not having been receibed on type of form requested by Council the motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Morava to reject all the bids and to readvertise for bids. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where— upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY FRANK OPEKA TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION. The Clerk read the following letter: Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: April 4th, 1949 I hereby tender lay resignation as City Attorney for the City of Des Plaines, effective as of April 30th, 1949. It has been a privilege to serve as Attorney f`or this City and the many difficult problems that presented themselves were rendered easier by the fine cooperation received from you. FMO*AGH Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeka The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Hansen to accept the resignation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and it was accepted with regrets. APPROVAL OF MITES. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Halverson to approve the minutes of the March 21st, meeting and the special meeting of March 28, 1949. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Harm to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. 0 . J. BENRICH ITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PIA INES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1949, AT 8:00 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, Harm, McKay, Halverson, Morava, responding to roll call. The committees did not have any reports. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Vatrinek to adjourn to Monday, April 25, 1949, 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned to Monday, April 25, 1949 at 8:00 P.M. OTTO W. J. HENRICH, CITY CLERK 1