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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-10-30-1950T13 Andrew Soderberg, Special Police - 6 months renewal Walter Lustyk, It 11611 Harry Meyers, ItIf 6 . " " Mayor Ingraham informed the Council of the presence of two guests from across the water, and asked that Mr. Joseph D. Landes, Jr. of Rand McNally & Co. introduce them. Mr. Landes then presented Dr. Phil Joseph Habbel of Regensburg, Germany who is also a councilman, and Dr. Fritz Schmitt of Nuremberg, Germany., bath of whom are publishers and are touring the United States as guests of the Department of State. Dr. Habbel.was interested in attending a council meeting here. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building October 30, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 30, 19500 convening at 8:45 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway " Barber " Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven " James of Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran If Harwood It Thoma of Rolfes ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting held October 234 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. 01 City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication Crusade for Freedom thanking the City Council for their permission to have booths on the streets in Evanston. Alderman Rubin moved same be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. 0 n 4 't Communication Mrs. R.D. Burge, Secy. of Citizen's Recreation Committee, expressing its appreciation to the Park Committee for delaying action on the Griffenhagen Report and recommending that the Mayor and City Council name a recreation board to have the same status as the Library Board, to combine the Bureau of Recreation with the Park Department and to name a qualified Commissioner of Recreation and Parks,. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Park Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted an application, together with the frontage consents re- quired by law, was received from the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, for permission to erect and.operate a gasoline filling station on the property at the northwest corner of Central Street and Reese Avenue. In accordance with the requirements of Section 1204 of the Municipal Code, as amended, notice of the application was published in the Evanston Review on October 12, posted on the property in question and a copy of said notice was mailed to 32 property owners nearest the location. Since that date,and before the expiration of the seven day period provided by ordinance for the filing of objections, a number of o1jections were received and four persons who had signed in favor of the gas station withdrew their consent and registered an objection. The applicant has accordingly lost the majority consents required bylaw and the application, as of October 23, 1950 does not conform with the requirements of Section 1204 of the Building Code, as amended. Committee on Buildings recommends that the application be denied, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the followinq bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: City Collector's Office $ 4.33 City Treasurer's Office 19,.21 Contingent Fund 809.12 Fire Department 772.38 Garbage Department 177.03 Health Department 73.64 Miscellaneous Fund 1*825.00 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 684.33 Municipal Building 9.44 Municipal Court 28.40 Park Department 182.60 Parking Meter Account 2.81 Parking Meter Account 39.84 Li 1 I,` 1 1 Playground Department $56.60 Police Department 973.61 Police & Fire Bond Building Acct. 452.00 Police, Fire & Court Building 12.94 Public Works Department 564.80 Street & Bridge Department 826.99 Pumping Station 2,033.50 Filtration Plant 141.56 Water Mains Division 63.00 Water Meter Division 22.33 Street & Bridge Department 220.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid November 3, 19500 same to -be charged to the proper accounts: Civil Service Commission Park Department Parking Meter Account Public Works -Maintenance Public Works -Sewer Public Works -Sewer Playground Department Special Assessment #1207 Street & Bridge Dept, Water Department Water Mains 0 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. $249.00 2*826.27 145.72 657.04 369.60 20.80 209.20 77.50 13*744.17 71.00 618.00 Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James,. Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted request from the architects employed to repair foundation and walls in general of basement of the church building at 1837 Brown Avenue, for the waiver of a building permit fee. On recommendation of the Building Commissioner moved that this request be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council meet as a committee of the aldermen. Duly seconded and carried. WHEN COUNCIL RECONVENED: Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene.as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. , Alderman Corcoran presented and moved the adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS; at the General Election to be held on November 7, 1950, the voters of the State of Illinois will be called upon to adopt or reject the Gateway Amendment, which seeks to change the amending process of the Constitution of Illinois; and WHEREAS, experience has shown that it is extremely difficult to amend our State Constitution under the present amending process, even when the'ovetwheiming majority of citizens favor a particular change, so that since 1908, despite numerous attempts, we have been unable to amend our Constitution.;. and WHEREAS; the great economic and social changes which have taken place since our Illinois Constitution was ratified in 1870 require that it be amended from time to time to meet the present day needs of State and Local Governments; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and -City Council of the City'of Evanston, that all the citizens be urqed to vote the BLUE BALLOT on November 7. 1950, "FOR" the Gateway Amendment to the Constitution of Illinois. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works stating the Street Department is in need of an additional salt spreader. A proposal has been received from Littleford Bros., to furnish a TARCO "Scotchman" salt spreader, Model SS-4, complete with electric starter, battery and light for $577, which includes tax and delivery to Evanston. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase one Tarco salt spreader in�accordance with proposal for $577, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 613. This has the approval of the Chairman of the'Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved., Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE sub- mitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $596.14 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET'COMMITTEE submitted request from Lord's for permission to stage a parade on November 24, 1950 at about 10:00 A.M. The route of the parade is to be east on Davis Street from the North Western -Depot to Sherman Avenue, and then north on Sherman Avenue to the Varsity Theatre. Moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Alderman Corcoran for the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKING presented and moved the .passage of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 118 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE 'A' PROHIBITED PARKING" OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 1942, ENTITLED"TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON" by adding thereto and including in said sdhedule eight items. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted and read the following report: "The parking problem in the downtown section of Evanston Rom` is very much larger than what is generally included in the Davis Street business area problem. There is, in reality, a business problem, a University problem, and a residential problem, and all ' of these must be merged in the plan for this district which is bounded by Lincoln Street'on the north, Ridge Avenue on the west, Lake Street on the south, and the lake on the east. For this area with its varied parking problems 7,000 off-street spaces will be needed. The interested parties in this territory have been meeting for some weeks reviewing the various surveys which have been made by the Plan Commission and other groups, and have also called upon the knowledge of business, professional and educational representatives who have had many years of experience with the problems involved. It appears that if this area is to be maintained as a high- grade shopping center and a desirable residential area that at least 71000 off-street parking spaces must be planned for. This goal includes all of the existing publics, private and University parking.lots, and the additional spaces needed to meet the problem. It is not a matter which can be solved hurriedly, but progress must be made on it at once. Evanston already has approximately 3,400 of the parking spaces recommended f or`this area. The Kankakee case has been settled and the green light given to municipalities to use parking meter revenue for the solution of off-street parking problems. The Council concurs in the suggestions presented through the Plan Commission and sets its goal to accommodate 7,000 cars. It further requests suggestions through the Commission for steps which can be taken toward the consummation of this plan. The Council is pleased with the fine cooperation of all parties concerned, and is confident that the way has been outlined for a satisfactory solution of this problem within a reasonable period of time. Reports on further'surveys"covering various sections of the city will be released from time to time." Alderman Corcoran moved the adoption of this report. Duly seconded and carried.` UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Beck of the Fifth Ward thanked the Lighting Committee and Commissioner of Public l l \ \ \ 1 1 Works for their prompt service for lighting of Church Street. Alderman Beck made a reference to the Police Department regarding motorists using Church Street and then swinging off on Hartrey Avenue, with suggestion that they look into this matter. Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward spoke of condition on Brummel Street west of Ridge Avenue where there is a gate in the center of the street, which gate has been left open and children can stray down on'the exposed third rail. Made a reference to the Mayor to.take up with the railroad company to see if they cannot take care of same immediately. Alderman Thoma stated he had received complaints about the routing of the various buses down Dodge Avenue since the bridge is out over the canal. The vibration from these buses has caused considerable damage. Made a reference to the Traffic Engineer and the Mavor as to possible re-routing of these buses south. Alderman Thoma made a reference to the Mayor matter of hot dog stand on Asbury Avenue north of Howard Street near the ' filling station; that unless the matter is cleaned up during the coming week that this permit be revoked. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma made a reference to the Mayor re: the new Kroger Store on Howard Street west of Ridge Avenue. They have a parking lot which has two exposed standards with Neon lights which the people are complaining about as they are unable to sleep at night. Asked if something could be done to alleviate the situation. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Harry Meyers, Special Police - 6 months renewal Walter Lustyk, " " 6 " Andrew Soderberg, " " 6 Alderman Rubin moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham presented for confirmation the name of Mr. Rex A. Bullinger, 2459 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, as City Attorney, to succeed Mr. Erwin F. Stolle, deceased. Alderman Corcoran moved the Suspension of the Rules for the purpose of confirming the appointment of City Attorney. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck,'J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran then moved that appointment be Mr. Rex A. Bullinger as City Attorney, be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried.