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10151951X49/ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,MONDAY OCTOBER 15th.1951. AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen,Davis,Tures,Schallawitz, McKay,Clement, Morava and Auck responding to roll call. Alderman Wolf, and Behrel were absent. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of Treasurer and City Clerk for September. Also the Clerk's report of the the receipts and disbursements for the first nine months of 1951. ATTORNEY HOWARD'S REPORT ON THE S00 LINE CROSSING GATES. CITY Attorney Howard reported that he had the contract with the Soo Line Railroad Company regarding gates. After explanation by Attorney Howard the motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Morava that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract provided the state approves the use of Motor Fuel Tax money to pay for the gates. The Mayor put the question and theClerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen,Davis,Tures,Schallawitz,McKay,Clement,Morava and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LETTER ON MANNHEIM S1'1 D. The Clark read a letter from the Division of Highways stating the speed of autos on Mannheim Road south of Howard Avenue to Touhy and that they would post a 45 M.P.H. sign at Touhy Avenue going North in the pity. Alderman Auck informed the Council that south of Touhy to Higgins Road they had a 35 M.P.H. limit and the C]e rk was instructed to write and suggest that 35 M.P.H. limit also be in the City Limits. Img HANNIFIN ZONING ORDINANCE t The C4.erk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINESIILLINOIS. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Morava to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen,Davis,Tures, Schallawitz,McKay,Clement,Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. LITTIEFUSE REZONING ORDINANCE. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Morava that the second reading of the Littlefuse rezoning ordinance be deferred until the next Council meeting. On motion byAlderman Clement and seconded by McKay the Plan Commission is to be requested to prepare a map to show the property within the City, and adjacent to the City which is primarily suitable for industry. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay,Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. (Schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Davis to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the quastion and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis,Tures,Schallawitz,McKay,Clement, Morava and Auck. Nayst None The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. QUIT CLAIN DEED — E.R.CARLTON. Alderman McKay reported that the Finance Committee accept the offer of $35.00 of E.R.Carlton for a Quit— Claim Deed. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Clement the report was concurred in. On motion byAlderman McKay and seconded by Hansen, the Finance Committee recommendation effective November 1,1951 that offers for Quit Claim Deeds, to be $50.00 was concurred in. On motion by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay that Boy Scout Troop 27 be granted permission to have a paper drive October 20,1951 in Cumberland Terrace and Cumberland East was approved. WEST DES PLAINES CIVIC ASSOCIATION LETTER. ON PARKING. The Clerk read the following letter . Secretary Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: October 3,1951 The West Side Civic Association would like to bring to the attention of the Council the parking situation on Thacker Streets from Second to First Avenues. We believe that a sign designating "No Parking on this side of street" would relieve congestion resulting from parking on both sides, making it difficult to see children crossing streets. Weld appreciate having this matter brought to the attention of the Council at its next meeting. On motion by Alderman Clement to the Traffic Commission. ALFINI CONSTRUCTION the following application. Sincerely, Mrs. Jane Wittbold Secretary,West Side Civic Association. and seconded by McKay the letter was referred COMPANY REZONING APPLICATION. The Clerk read October 15,1951 City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Application is hereby made for a change in zoning classification or zoning variation of premises located in the Lsity of Des Plaines, Cook County,Illinois, owned by: Alfini Construction Company 571 Thacker Street,DesPlaines,Illinois and described as follows: Lots 39 and 40 in Alfinits Second Addition to Des Plaines, being a subdivision of part of the East 180 feet of the West HA1f (2) of the North East Quarter (*) of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof registered as Document No 1355681, commonly known as 576 and 568 Algonquin Road. Lots 79,80,81,82,83 and 84 in Alfinits third Addition to Des Plaines, being a Subdivision of part of the West 326 feet of the East 506 feet of the Wf of the N.E.k of Section 19,Township 41, North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County,Illinois, commonly known as 558,550, 542,538,528, and 518 Algonquin Road. Change from Residential Zoning To Commercial Zoning. Application fee of $25.00 and $15.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. William R.Alfini Signature of Applicant 571 Thacker Street On motion by Alderman Clement and seconded bySchallawitz the Application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. CAREBUILT CORPORATION REZONING APPLICATION The Clerk read the following application. CAREBUILT CORP. LETTER CONT'D. October 1,1951 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: Carebuilt Corporation 1563 Ellinwood Street,Des Plaines,Illinois and described as follows: Lots three ( 3) through seven (7) in Sylvia Park Addition to Des Plaines, being a Subdivision of Lot 1 in Block 1 in Arthur T.Mclntosh & Co.'s. Addition to Riverview being a subdivision of the North 9.75 chains of the East * of the SW* and the North 9.75 chains Westof Des Plaines Road of the SE of Section 28,Township 41 North,Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. in Cook County, Illinois. Change from Commercial to Single Family Area Application fee of $25.00 and $15.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Carebuilt Corporation By Hugh W. Urban, President 1563 Ellinwood St. Des Plaines,I11. On motion by Alderman Clement and seconded by Morava the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion wasmade by Alderman Auck and seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of October 1,1951. The motion was voted upon by Acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded byClement to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned.