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RESOLUTION ON RENT CONTROL, CONT'D.
The clerk read the following letter from Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer:
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 23rd, 1950
To the members of the City Council:
In connection with the question of whether the City of Des Plaines
should adopt rent control, I wish to state that I am opposed to the passage
of such a resolution.
Des Plaines is primarily a "Home owners" city, and I do not believe
that conditions exist in Des Plaines to warrant extending rent controls beyond
December 31, 1950.
Furthermore, our country today is having imposed upon it too many
governmental controls and regulations --we are gradually finding ourselves
faced with a socialistic state --a condition which every true American should
resist.
Should our nation be in an "all out state of war," we should of
course abide by every regulation to assure victory. Until such time arrives,
the City of Des Plaines should not continue rent controls.
Kenneth G. Meyer
Mayor
The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Wolf to
adopt the proposed resolution. Alderman Vavrinek read the following report
of the Public Protection Committee:
"We, your committee on Public Protection, therefore recommend:
"That the City Council adopt the resolution continuing rent
controls and if after a careful study it finds that controls are
not necessary after December 31, 1950, that the City Council then
go thru the process of de -controlling."
LeRoy J. Vavrinek
Howard W. Clement
Aldermen Vavrinek, Wolf and Clement.spoke_in favor of adoption.
Aldermen Baines and Hansen spoke against adoption. The Chair put the question,
and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen
Vavrinek, Wolf, Clement and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, Baines and
Halverson. The Chair thereupon declared the motion lost.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded
'by Vavrinek, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where-
upon the Chair declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.
OTTO . . HENRICH
TY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
,CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
SEPTEMBER 5. 1950, AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TOORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay,
Clement, Halverson and Morava.responding to roll call. Aldermen Wolf and Davis
were absent.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the reports of Building
Inspector, Arthur Rieek and the clerk'for the month of August.
COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported that at the County Zoning
hearing, Mr. Bestman's attorney withdrew the petition for rezoning for tavern and
business at Potter and Ballard Roads.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, CONT'D.
Alderman McKay presented a survey of the Prairie Avenue crossing
of the Soo Line which was made by members of the West End Civic Association.
At Alderman.oKay's request, the Mayor referred the above matter to the City
Attorney to be presented with the Lee Street survey.
Alderman Morava made the following report concerning the rental
of a room in the Warehouse to Jordan Manufacturing Company:
"Your Committee on Public Buildings and Land has investigated the
above and has found:
"In going over the space in our Municipal Garage, we find that
this space is not being used at this time and feel that the rental of $10.00
per month to the Jordan Manufacturing Company for storage is a fair price.
This rental is on a month tz. month basis and when the time comes that we need
this space, a thirty day notice will be given to the Jordan Manufacturing
Company to vacate. The revenue derived from this rental can be applied to
making necessary changes required in the warehouse."
On motion by Morava and second by Halverson, the report was
concurred in.
letter:
ESTELLE B. BENNETT "FORECLOSURE." The Clerk read the following
July 26, 1950.
City Council,
Des Plaines, Illinois.
Gentlemen:
The undersigned wishes for leave to foreclose special assessments
on the following described piece of real estate:
Lots Twenty -Four (24) and Twenty -Five (25)
in Block Four (4), in Ira Brown's Addition
to Des Plaines, in Section 17, Township 41
North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal
Meridian in Cook County, Illinois.
Schedule of special assessments on these lots is attached hereto.
Lots 24 and 25 are in one tract, and lot 25 is improved with a
very old house. The address of this property is 1305 Brown Street,
Des Plaines, Illinois.
Our bid on the above lots will be One Hundred Seventy-seven Dollars
($177.00), or 40% of the amount of the principal.
Trusting you will favorably consider a foreclosure of special
assessments on this property, I remain
EBB:L
Enc.
Attorney.
Very truly yours,
Estelle B. Bennett
The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance Committee and City
Alderman Halverson reported that he had met with the Park Board
in regard to the sidewalk at Wolf Road and Prairie Avenue. He said that
the Park Board realized the need of a sidewalk but had no money for such a
project, but they would see what could be done.
Alderman Clement inquired as to what was being done about con-
demnation of the Minnich building. The Mayor referred the matter to the
City Attorney to adirise the proper City Official of what action should be
taken for condemnation proceedings.
Alderman Clement also reported that he received complaints from
several home owners on Crestwood Drive regarding the vibrations of their
homes, which they claim is due to work at Meyer Coal Company. Alderman
McKay stated that he had received complaints of sand blowing from this
same place of business. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to write a letter
to the Meyer Coal Company concerning this nuisance.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Baines, Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee, 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.
(Schedule of bills placed before each alderman and affixed to reso-
lution and on file with the City Clerk.)
The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen to
adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the -question, and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek,
Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted.
Alderman Baines informed the Council that they had met with the
Insurance Broker's Association regarding the various insurance items of the
City and would like to discuss the matter with the entire Council. A meeting
was scheduled for Monday evening, September 12th, at 9:00 P.M.
On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Clement, Engineer Fletcher
was instructed to prepare specifications for bids for bulk gasoline, including
the furnishing of a pump and tank.
Alderman Clement inquired about the school patrolman. He thought
the West Side School was to have the patrolman released at Prairie and Lee
Streets. The Clerk was instructed to contact Marshal Wigham concerning this
matter.
PASS ORDINANCE ON WATER MAIN IN CEDAR STREET. The Clerk read for
first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A CAST IRON WATER MAIN IN CEDAR
STREET IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS.
The motion was made by Aderman Vavrinek and seconded by Halverson
to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor
put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson
and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried
and the proposed ordinance before the council for final passage. The motion
was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Baines to pass the proposed
ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with
the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel,
McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance finally passed.
PASS ORDINANCE ON STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS IN CEDAR STREET. The
Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS IN
CEDAR STREET IN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. ILLINOIS.
The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Behrel
to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the
question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes:
Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, 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 Halverson 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 Hansen, Vavrinek,
Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance finally passed.
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Alderman Clement requested that the City Clerk write to the Chicago
and North Western Railway regarding the need of repairs to the Thacker Street
and the Wolf Road crossing on Belt Line.
Mayor Meyer instructed the Clerk to write the Chicago and North
Western Railway regarding the dumping of paper and steel bands by shippers
who unload freight on Miner Street and Graceland Avenue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Alderman McKay asked for a correction to the
August 21st, 1950, Minutes. The correction to be made in the third paragraph
from "no objections" to "a number of objections." The motion was made by
Alderman Baines and seconded by Clement to approve the minutes of August 21st
and the adjourned meeting of August 28th, 1950. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes
approved with correction made.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded
by Morava to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.
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. J. HENRICH
TY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
SEPTEMBER 18, 1950, AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines,
Behrel, McKay, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman
Clement was absent.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the City Treasurer's
report for the month of August.
COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal
Development.Committee, reported on the petition to vacate Birchwood Street.
The committee recommended that the petition to vacate be denied. On motion
by Alderman McKay and second by Wolf, the report was concurred in.
Alderman Vavrinek reported on the fire contracts for trailer camps.
The committee recommends that we enter into agreements with legitimate trailer
camp owners for fire protection at a rate of $100.00 per year, in a similar
manner as the contract we now have with Mr. Boesch. The City Attorney was
requested to amend the fire contract ordinance. On motion by Alderman
Vavrinek and second by Wolf, the report was concurred.
Alderman Behrel reported the following in regard to amending the
ordinance of architectural seal on plans:
"The present requirements of the ordinance are both desirable
and workable in the view of the Architectural Commission. The Building Com-
mittee recommends that no change be made in the present ordinance. On motion
by Alderman Behrel and second by Davis, the report was concurred in.
After discussion on motion by Behrel and second by McKay, the
City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to the Meyer Coal Company
regarding violations attheir place located by the Belt Line.
FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO "HOUSE MOVING" ORDINANCE. The Clerk
read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 208
OF ARTICLE XXI RELATING TO THE
MOVING OF BUILDINGS OF THE REVISED
BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES OF 1939, AS AMENDED.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second
reading.