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04/20/1936114 Signed by: George W.Kinder James J.Carroll F.A.Fulle C.L.Bishop Edwin D.MacLuckie E.A.Frederick J.W.Lemke Samuel C. Campagna. P.`.A.PROJECT #7270: The Clerk reported that while approval by P.W.A.of the award of contract to R.C. =ieboldt Co. for completion of Section "A" of P.Y.A. Project #7270 seems certain, there is some possibility that the City may have to readvertise for bids. He further reported that if re -advertising should become necessary, the advertisement must be in the nevspa er office bebre noon to -morrow (April 16 1936). The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Bishop to authorize the Clerk to re -advertise, if necessary, for bids for the completion of Section "A" of P.W.A.Pro j ect r2'7O, subject to the approval of the State Director of the Public Works Administration said re -advertisement to be published in the Des Plaines Journal. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Fulle, BishoTp, J1acLuckie, Frederick, Lemke and Campagna. Nays; None. The Myor thereupon c eclared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Campagna to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the C:;uncil regularly adjour RICH,City C1rk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 20th DAY OF RPRIL,A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR QF 8:00 P.L. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George 14xinder, presiding, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, lacLackies Frederick,Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk re- ported all members of the Council present. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE STREETS AND. SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE , through its chairman, alderman Vrederick, reported that efforts have been put forth toward inducing the Suburban Paving and improvement Company, the contractor who is repaving Lee Street, to haul crushed stone from the Lee Street excavation, to some of the Riverview Streets. He reported further that action is expected during the course of the week. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no report to off=er. THE SEWER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE HAD NO REPORT TO OFFER. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL: The Finance Committee, through its chairman, Alderman Pflughaupt, then introduced the following proposed resolutions Ok.# 425. 427 429 431 433 43 5 43? 439 493 44e 444 446 44E1 449 451 453 455 457 459 461 463 RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR. AND CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER -WARRANTS IN PANT OF SAME. SAID WARRANTS TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE. FINANCE COMMITTEE WREN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE,. Name Edgar J.Friedrich Pearl Knelling Gladys-LeRette R,Hamme ri E.Drexier J.Wigham A.D.Flentge E.P.Strempel A.D.Flentge Tames Conte Frank Ulrich Carl Schimka Herman 3deinshausen Richard Guenther LD.we11s Frank Fischer Clem Knittel Herman Reinshausen Ben Stangor Fritz' Wettin Adolph Esser Amt. 112.50 42.50 40.00 80.00 74.25 74.25 48.00 41.60 29.50 55.00 7.20 9.90 19.21 19.21 78.75 72.00 56.00 11.87 74.25 67.50 67.50 Ck.J Name - __Amt. 426 Otto W.J.henrich 53.33 428 Grace kexses 42.50 430 H.A.Becker 90.00 432 E.Meyer 74.25 434 F.Cheever 74.25 436 B.C.Foote 52.50 438 J.W.Grindley 50.00 440 R.Robinson 16.00 441 Kenneth G.Meyer 83.:3 443 John lines. 7.20 445 Henry Warnke 8.10 447 Fred Scharringhaus en 32.85 450 Ed.Flack 19.80 452 John Wetendorf 72.00 454 Hugh wore 56.00 456 Fred Kaufman 22.50 458 Richard Guenther 16.39 460 Ray Kolze 13.50 412 Rolland Pagel 67.50 11 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Fulle to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. hays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the' resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Yinance Committee, through its chairman, Alderman'flughaupt, tntroduced the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AFS DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER -WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. SAID WARRANTS TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. Ck. Name Amt. Ok.f 464 Des Plaines f'ournal )..i3 466 466 Burroughs_ Add.Mach 8.00 467. 468 Frank A.Bremer & Sons 469 10.66 470 Frank A.Bremer & S 4.22 471 472 Johnson's Elec.Shop .62 473 474 Henry S.Slipner Co 15.00 475 476 Fessn.4il.Co. 18.50 477 478 Penns.Oil. Co 5.05 479 480 Des PI.Lbr & Coal 8.65 481 482 Tames B.Clow & Sona 13.49 483 484 E«L.Niink 1.07 485 466 Geo.Brautigan 4.50 487 Name Amt. Des Plaines Journal 13.91 Fr* A.Rremer & Sana 9.27 City Clks Petty Cash 1.00 H.A.Becker 25.00 Des Plaines Merc.Co .71 Des Plaines Merc.Co. 5.46 Johnson's Elec.Shep 73.92 J.Walter .75 Union Linen Supply Co 1.50 Director of Finance 125.02 Dr.C.helson 3.00 Great Lakes Plat.Co. 4.50 116 Ck.# Name 488_ W.E.Markgraff 490 Union Lin.Supply Co 492 Des Plaines Journal Amt. Ck. Name Amt. *20.00 489 Des Pl.Vol.Fire Dpt 39.87 1..50 491 Frank A.Bremer :5 42.50 16.63 _ The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt, and seconded by Frederick to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughau;t, Fulle, Bishop, EacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Maya; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution dopted. #43,000.00 YuNDING BOND ISSUE; The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution in its entirety; RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SALE OF FORTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($43,000.09) FUNDING BONDS. WHEREAS the City Clerk of this, the City of Des Plaines, the county of Cook and State of jllinois, reports to the City Council that no petition for referendum has been filed relative to the ordinance adopted Parch 26 1936, providing for the issuance of Forty-three thousand dollars ($43,000.00) Funding :Bonds; and WHEREAS, negotiations have been made for the sale of said bondst • • NOW, THEREFORE, 114 It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, in the County of _Cook_and State of Illinois: Section 1. It is hereby found and determined as a fact that the ordinance providing forthe issuance of Forty-three Thousand Dollars ($43,000.00) Funding Bonds was published as required by law on the 20th day of March 1936; that no petition for referendum has been filed with respect to said ordinance, and that said ordinance is now in full force andeffect. Section 2. That said bonds are hereby sold to C.(.McNear & Company, Chicago, Illinois, pursuant to their offer to purchase the same at not less than the par value thereof, and such contract is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed and the officials of this City are hereby directed to execute and deliver said bonds as contemplated by the ordinance authorizing the same as and when said purchasers shall pay the purchase price therefor. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions incconflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, and this resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its adoption. PASSED 1936 APPROVED 1936 RECORDED 1936 VOTE: Ayes - Nays - MAYOR CITY CLERK The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by .f'ulle to adopt this proposed resolution) The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, r'ulle, bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. -mays; mone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the.. resolution adopted. Mayor Alnder then signed the original of the resolution in approval thereof, which signature was attested by E.J. Friedrich, City Clerk, who then imporeased the official seal of the City thereon. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF 1936 TAX WARRANTS: Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Gdommittee, then introduced a proposed ordinance which was read in its entirety by the Clerk for first reading. The title of the ordinance being as follows: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 1936 TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Campagna to suspend such rules of the Council as might prevent the final passage of this proposed ordinance at this meeting, for the purpose of permitting the final passage of the said ordinance at this meeting, and; to put the ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question on the suspension of rules and the Clerk called the roll with the following result. Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Pullet Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Mays; Ione. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by -Nile to finally pass and adopt this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughapt, -tulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna. Nays; :done. The Payor thereupon declared the motion to finally pass and adqt carried and the ordinance passed. Mayor Kinder then signed the original of the said ordinance in approval thereof, which signature was attested by E.J.Friedrich, City Clerk, who then impressed the official seal of the City thereon. AMENDING SIGN; ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read in its entirety for second reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 288 ENTITLED *PERMITS - ANNUAL FEES* OF ARTICLE IT ENT ILED "SIGNS OVER SIDEWALKS" OF CHAPTER NINE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by tube to finally pass and adopt this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Pullet Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; none. The Mayor thereupon declared the Motion carried and the ordinance passed. Mayor Ainder then approved the original of the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto, which signature was attested by E...Friddrich, City Clerk, who then impressed the official seal of the City thereon. AMENDING PARKING RULES: The Police and License Committee, through its chairman Alderman Carroll, i*troduced a proposed ordinance which was read by the Clerk in it entirety for first reading, and which bears the following titre. 118 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE FOUR ENTITLED *PARKING RULES" OF CHAPTER TWENTY THREE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Ahbe to suspend such rules of the Council a might prevent the final passage of this proposed ordinance, at this meeting, for the purpose of permitting the passage of the same at this meeting and to place the said ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alder- men Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Bays; *one. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion to suspend the rules carried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final disposition. The motion was then made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Frederick to finally pass and adopt this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clark called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Yulle, Bishop, Mac- Luckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck_and Campagna. Bays; None. The Mayor thereupon d eclared the motioncartad and the ordinance passed. Mayor Alnder then approved the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto, which signature was attested by E.J.Friedrich, City Clerk, who then impressed theofficial seal of the City thereon. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Abbe to instruct the Clerk to cause this ordinance to be published in the Des Plaines Journal. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Abbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Bullet Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, -1-emke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Bays; Bone. AUTO WRECKING PLANT IN OLD FOUNDRY: The Clerk then repoiled that august A. ihssen requested permission tooperate an auto wrecking plant in the property described net *The rear two roams of the Northeast corner of the old foundry building and the rear tin building known as No.1845 Miner Street,Des Plaines, Illinois as a salesroom for used automobile parts.* with an express agreement written into his lease as follows: "The wrecking of all cars shall be done in the inside of building. At no time are parts or cars to be stored outside. The tenant has the right to have four to six cars outside of the building to show for sales purposes." The motion was made by Alderman Frederick scud seconded by Carroll to refer this matter to the Committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor -declared the motion carried. P .W .A .PROJECT NO .7270: Kenneth G .lieye r , 01 ty Attorney, then reported that R.C.Wieboldt Company has signed the contract for the completion of Section "A* of P.W.A.Project No.7270 and that the contract has been delivered to the State Director for final approval. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Frederick to instruct the bidders check of A.I,,Jackson Company subject to the approval of the State Director of the P.W.A. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT: The Clerk then read the following communication: STATE OF ILLINOIS Department of Public Works and Buildins Division of Highways Motor Fuel Tax Allotment City Clerk: xour allotment of motor fuel tax for the month of March 1936 is $745.53. ERNST LIEBERMAN Chief Highway sngineer The Mayor ordered this communication piaeed on file. AMERICAN LEGION POPPY DAY: The Clerk then read the following letter: Des Plaines,,Illinois April 20 1936 Ion. Mayor and City Council City of Dee Plaines Gent iemen- The American Legion Des Plaines Post mo.36 respectfully requests permission to conduct its annual poppy Day in Des Plaines on May 25, and in case of rain on May 26th. It is sincerely hoped that this request be granted and that our citizens generously support this charitable endeaver. Respectfully AMERICAN LEGION DES PLAINES POST Ne.36 By A.B.Cook Adjutant The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Pflughaupt to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayo -r declared the motion carried and the request granted. V.F.W. Carnival Requests The Clerk then read the following Ietterr, DES PLAINES POST 2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars April 10 1936 Honorable Mayor and members of City Council of Des Plaines C: -en t lemen: The Officers and Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Des Plains Post 2992, request. the permission of your honorable body to use Ellinwood Street between Pearson S`reet and River Road for the dates Trine 25th to the 28th for the purpose of staging our annual carnival. Thanking you in advance for your kind consideratiisn. CHAS .THOMPSOIT Adjutant Very sincerely your VETERANS OP FOREIGN WARS Des Plaines Post 2992 ALFRED W .GLUME Commander 119 120 The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Pflug- haupt to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the request granted. PLUMBERS LICENSE REFUND: The Clerk then read the following letter: ILLINOIS MASTER PLUMBERS' ASSOCIATION April 1 1936 Mayor -City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,Illinois Dear Sirs Under date of March 16th, wrote you with reference to a charge` of $25.00 made to Mr.Arthur A.Raffen, of 2316 Giddings Street, Chicago, for a business license which he had to take out in order to do a plumbing' Job in Des Plaines. I sent you a copy of the Illinois Plumbing .License Law, in which it is specifically stated it is not, necessary for any licensed master plumber holding a State certi- ficate as a master plumber, to pay any additional charge such as a license fee in order to do plumbing work in any city in Illinois. Inasmuch as this has not been refunded to Ar.Raffen,l would appreciate hearing from you. Sincerely, WM.R.BROOEMAN Executive Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Carroll to refer this letter to the City Attorney for investigation and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MEETINGS IN CITY OFFICES: The Clerk then read the following fetter: CITY OF DES PLAINES April 1 1936 City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: It has been the practice of the City Council to per- mit the use of the Treasurer's office as a meeting place for the Park Board and other bodies. Owing to the fact that there is a lack of vault space it is necessary that many valuable records of the City must remain unlocked, and as 1 am responsible for such records, ask that the Council discontinue the practice of permitting the use of my office for meetings other than Council Committee meetings. This request is rade without any reflection on those who have used my office as a meeting place in the past. Trusting that you will take the necessary action in this regard, I am Very Truly OTTO W J .HENR ICH City Treasurer -Des Plaines,i11 121 The motion was made by ,k1derman Ahbe and seconded by Frederick to refer this letter to the Public Works, Buildings and Plats Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPLICATION FOR MOTOR CARRIER: The Clerk then read the following: State of Illinois ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION Springfield April 20 1936 in the matter of the application of the Roosevelt Cartage Company for a certificate of convenience and neces- sity to operate motor vehicles as a public utility for the transportation of property for hire between certain points in the State of Illinois over Illinois State .Bond Issue Routes 1, 4A, 7,17, 20,21, 22, 23,.2-5,42042A,49 ,T 49, 50,53,54, 60,62,73,126,170,172 and 173 and o.S.Routes, 6,12,14,20,30,34,41,45, 66 and 330 as more specifically herein- after designated. 2443.4 Dear Sir: You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held on the above entitled application at the office of the Uommission at Springfield,-11inois, Centennial Building Annex, an Tuesday, May 5,1936, at the Your • of 9:30 A.M. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this notice. Yours respectfully ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION William W.Hart Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by MacLuckie to refer this matter to the City Attorney for attention. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Imo -TRACKER PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS: Alderman Frederick, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee then read the following letter: IF.H.ALT N Consulting Engeieer April 20 1936 To the Mayor and City Council of Des Plaines, Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlernen: In accordance with the instructions of the Safety Council 1 have re-disigned the Subway at Lee and Thacker Street. Running it on the North side of Thacker from the East to the West side of Lee Street and on the East side of Lee Street from the North side to the South side of Thacker Street, eliminating two entrances. 122 1 estimate the cost of this work as follows: EXCAVATION; 818 Cu. Yds. a $2..00 $1636.00 CONCRETE: 144 Cu.Yds. @ $20.00 17750# Reinf.Steel © 50 2880.00 887.50 RAILING 450.00 300 Lineal ft. 0 $1.50 LIGHTING: 9 outlets ® $4.00 36.00 215 ft. of Conduit 0 $.10 21.50 3 pipes Standards '+k $3.00 9.00 Connection to Public Service Co 161.00 SUMP PUMP & CONNECTION Pump and Pipe 100.00 SIDEWALKS 600 sg. ft. of Sidewalk 0 $..22. 132.00 SEWERS: 7 Manholes @ $20.00 560.00 240 Yds.of Sand Backfill a $2.00 480.00 80 ft.of 24* sewer a $4.00 320.00 72 ft.of 18* sewer 0 3.00 216.00 28 ft.of 12" sewer 0 1.50 42.00 4 I/2 M Timber left in Trenches 0 $40.00 180.00 WATER MAINS TO BE LOWERED: 30 ft. of 6* Pipe `r $4.2:0 126.00 30 ft. of 4" Pipe ® 2.80 84.00 4 Water Main Valve a $25.00 100.00 4 Valve Chambers a $75.00 300.00 EMERGENCY: Emergencies and force a/c work for construction unknown at this time. ENGINEERING: Engineering,Design and Supervision INSPECTION: Inspection Work 500.00 478.00 340.00 Total: - - - #10039.00 039.00 Yours Very truly, W.H.Allen The motion was made by Alderman MaoLuckie and seconded by Ahbe to reject this proposed project together with plans and estimates submitted. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, MaeLuckie, Lemke anddSchwanbeck. Mays; Aldermen 1'flughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, Frederick and Campagna. The Clerk reported the vote to be a tie, whereupon Mayor Kinder cast his vote as "Nay" and declared the motion d efeated. The motion was then made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Pflughaupt to instruct the City Engineer to prepare the necessary plans and specifications, in order that the Council can proceed to advertise for bids for this underpass. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll,.eflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Fre- derick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. I'ays; 'one. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. 123 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alder- man Pflughaupt and seconded by . Bishop that the Council approve as written, the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 6,1936 as well as the minutes of the adjourned meetings of April 13th and 14th,1936 and of the Special Council meeting held April 15,1936. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved as written. CAMERA FOR ACCIDENT PEUQB BUREAU: The motion was made by Alderman bishop and seeonded-'Tyughaupt to authorize the Accident prevention Bureau of the Police Department to purchase a camera the total cost ofvawhich is $90.00; $60.00 of which will be paid by the First National Bank and the remaining $30.00 to be paid by the city. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll vlith the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, i'ulle, -bishop, MacLuckie, Yrederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; i►one. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. DETOUR SIGN AT IFF STREET AND FIRST AVENUE: Mayor Kinder referred the matter of arranging for the proper location of a "detour' sign at Lee Street and First Avenue to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The motion vas made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Ahbe to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourne MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET I I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF DES. PLAINES .HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 4th DAY OF_ MAY,A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 .P.M. _ CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.I;inder, presiding. DESIGNATING CLERK_PRO-TEM: in the absence of Edgar .`.Friedrich, City Clerk, who was called out of town be- cause of his mother's illness, Mayor Kinder, with the consent of the Council, designated City Attorney Kenneth G.Meyer as Clerk Pro -Tem. ROLL CALL: The Clerk Pro -tem then called the roll with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, MacLuckie, Yrederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding thereto. Alderman Bishop was absent because of illness. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The report for April 1936 of H.A.Becker, Captain of Police was then read and ordered placed on file by the Mayor. The presentation of the April 1936 reports of the City Clerk, and the City Treasurer was deferred to the next regular meeting of the Council.