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Evanston, Illinois
Municipal Building
December 261 1950
Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 26, 1950,
convening at 9:25 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT: (15) Alderman Bersbach
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Hemenway
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Barber
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Soule
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Mogg
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L. Mitchell
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MacSteyen
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James
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Rubin
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Beck
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J. Mitchell
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Christensen
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Corcoran
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Harwood
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Thoma
ABSENT: (1) " Rolfes
Mayor Ingraham presiding.
Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting
held December 19, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded
and carried.
City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following:
Communication William H. Rolfes, alderman of the Eighth
Ward tenderinq his resiqnation as alderman due to the fact he is
being transferred out of town. Alderman Mogg moved that this
resignation be accepted with regret and.that the Judiciary Committee
be instructed to prepare suitable resolution upon his retirement.
Duly seconded and carried. Alderman,Thoma stated that in his
association with Alderman Rolfes he found him to have the interest
of the, ward at heart at all times; that he was held in high regard
by, the people of, the ward.,
Annual Proqress Report for 1950 from the Plan Commission of
the City of Evanston. Alderman Hemenway moved same be received with
thanks and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman J. Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE
reported that at various meetings from January to July, 1946, the
City Council granted permission to Northwestern University to erect
temporary metal -dwelling units "for the duration of the housing
emergency." The City Council was.to determine the duration of the
emergency, but a limit was set by the Council at five years from the
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date of completion of the buildings. Those periods will accordingly
expire in 1951. Mr. Harry L. Wells, Business Manager of the University
has asked that the time during which the buildings may be used as
temporary living quarters be extended f or.a further period of from
three to five years. Committee on Buildings recommends that the
City Council extend these periods so that they expire on July 1,
1952, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Bersbach. Voting
aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell,
MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran,
Harwood and Thoma (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE pre-
sented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the
proper charges and transfers be authorized:
Building Department
$20.00
City Clerk's Office
53.33
Civil Service Commission
2.91
Contingent Fund
89.70
Fire Department
33,.78
Health Department
64.61
Miscellaneous Fund
1,717.44
Municipal Building
3.80
Municipal Court,
10.00
Park Department
89.09
Parking Meter Account
1,998.60
Playground Department
237.39
Police Department
390.34
Police, Fire & Court Building
325.18
Public Works Department
236.47
Street & Bridge Department
1,031.97
Pumping Station
415.67
Filtration Plant
21.43
Water Mains Division
181.41
Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1944
623.51
Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948
8,466.31
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
59,329.09
Motion
seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach,
Hemenway,
Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell,.MacSteven, James, Rubin,
Beck,
J. Mitchell, Christensen, -Corcoran, Harwood and Thoma (15):
Voting
nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Hemenway presented
and moved the payment
of the
following temporary payrolls to be paid
December 29, 1950,
same to be charged to the proper accounts:
Parking Meter Fund
$141.06
Parking Meter Fund
122.50
Police Department
14,299.50
Public Works Dept. -Sewer
511.85
Public Works Dept. -Sewer
10.00
Water Mains Division
629.23
Water Department
28.22
Street & Bridge Repair Dept.
45.00
Street & Bridge repair Dept.
121581.38
City Collector's Office $93.13
Civil Service Commission 183.00
Park Department 3,738.88
Public Works Department 712.83
Playground Department 18188.00
Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach,
Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin,
Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Thoma (15):
Voting nay none. Motion carried.
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Alderman Corcoran for the Judiciary Committee
introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter XLVIII entitled "P.olice
Regulations" by -amending Section 2452 thereof and by adding a
section to be known as Section 2452-A. - Sale of Switch Knives
Prohibited - Air Guns etc., - Selling to Minors.
Alderman Corcoran presented and moved the adoption
of the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, THE VERA MEGOWAN RESTAURANT, an Evanston institution
of national renown, has made available to the City of Evanston a
gift sufficient to insure the rehabilitation and restoration of
the historic fountain which, for so many years was a landmark in
Fountain Square; and
WHEREAS, the re -location of this fountain in Merrick Park
will be of great value and of historical significance to the
City of Evanston:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council do hereby
express to Mrs. Vera Megowan Markham, owner andoperato"r of
THE VERA MEGONAN RESTAURANT, the sincere appreciation of this
community for the restoration and relocation of this historical
fountain:.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable plaque of recognition
be provided at the base of the re -located fountain; that this
resolution be spread upon the permanent records of the City and a
copy thereof sent THE VERA MEGOWAN RESTAURANT.
Motion seconded by Alderman James and carried.
Alderman Corcoran moved that the Council convene
as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE presented
and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY,
RECREATION BOARD AND PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES ANDPCW ERS. Motion
seconded by Alderman Barber. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway,
Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell,MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck,
J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Thoma (15): Voting
nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Mogg submitted an accountinq from the
Supt. of Recreation of the 1950 Hallowe'en expenditures.
Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE
submitted report -from the Commissioner of Public Works stating the
remodeling work authorized for the Health Department necessitates
additional plumbing installation. 'Two proposals were received for
this work`and it'is recommended that the'Commissioner'be authorized
to accept the proposal of thellow bidder, Lawrence C1. Swarthout,
to do the necessary plumbing installation for $698, thb expenditure
to be charged to the proper account. This has the approval of the
Chairman of the Health 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 and
Thoma (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis-
sioner of Public Works stating the 1948 station wagon of the Bureau
of Recreation is in need of extensive repairs. It is considered its
replacement is advisable rather than make the expenditure for repairs.
Three quotations have been received which include trade-in of 1948
station wagon. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized
to accept the proposal of the low bidder, Zweifel Motors, Inc., to
furnish 1 - 6 cyl. Ford Station Wagon for the sum of $1,551.82,
which ihcludes trade-in allowance; the expenditure to be charged to
the proper account. This has the approval of the Chairman of the
Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion
seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway,
Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck,
J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Thoma (15): Voting
nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis-
sioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing one new
business coupe for use in maintaining parking meters. It is re,com-
mended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept the proposal
of the low bidder, Zweifel Motors, Inc., to`furnish one new 1,951 -
6 cyl. De Luxe Ford Business Coupe for use in maintaining parking
meters for $11.063, including trade-in of car No. 84; the expenditure
to be charged to the proper account. This has the approval of the
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Chairman of the Special Parking Committee and the Purchasing Committee,
and so moved. Motion seconded by .Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell,
MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran,
Harwood and Thoma (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE
submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $583.20
and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these
bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen
Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and
Thoma (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
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Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE submitted
copy of Estimate No. 2 Final, in the amount of $2,696.92 due the
Commercial Light Company for work done on Section 26-CS. installation
of traffic signal equipment at Sheridan Road and University Place,
Foster Street, Noyes Street and Central Street, also at Chicago
Avenue and Greenwood Street. Moved approval of this estimate for
payment from funds furnished for this contract by Illinois Division
of Highways, subject to submission of a satisfactory maintenance
bond and also subject to subsequent approval by the Illinois Division
of Highways. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell,
MacSteven, James, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood
and Thoma (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman James submitted copy of Estimate No. 2
Final, in amount of $971.03 due Commercial. Light Company for work
done on Section 35-CS. installation of traffic signal equipment at
Dempster Street and Asbury Avenue and at Davis Street and Benson
Avenue. Moved approval. of payment from funds furnished for this
contract by the Illinois Division of Highways, subject to submission
of a satisfactory maintenance bond and also subject to subsequent
approval by the Illinois Division of Highways. Motion seconded by
Alderman Barber: Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber,
Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Beck, J. Mitchell,
Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Thoma (14): Voting nay none.
Motion carried.
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UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Hemenway, Alderman
John Mitchell, and .Alderman Harwood expressed appreciation for the
restoration project undertaken by,Mrs. Vera Megowan Markham in behalf
of The Vera Megowan Restaurant.
Alderman MacSteven of the Fourth Ward wished the
Mayor and Council a Very Happy New Year.
Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward referred
to the very splendid report from the Plan Commission and urging each
alderman to read same carefully.
Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward related his
experience when driving west on Dempster Street and at the inter-
section of the railroad -tracks the gates.were up, there was no
switchman there and the train, evidently a troop train, proceeded
across the street without any warning. This has been called to the
attention of the railroad before and the Commerce Commission has said
that the railroad is taking every precaution. The people of Evanston
should not be subject to this kind of treatment, and requested that
this matter again be taken up with the North Western Railroad and
report back to the Council.
Alderman James of the Fourth Ward reported that
the merchants, with two exceptions, all along Main Street have cleaned
off their walks andahe felt that mention should be made of it on the
floor of the Council,so that they,might continue to,cooperate.
UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham
made the following appointments of names previously introduced:
Alexander R. McNaughton, Special Police - 6 months renewal
Stanley Anderson, 6 "
Robert P. Fournier, St. " " 6 "
George Boyer, )Ice Rink 4
James E. Menor,)attendants 4 "
Alderman Rubin moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly
seconded and carried.
Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names
for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council:
William V. Kelly, Special Police - 6 months renewal
Harry R. Dunn, " " 6 "
Floyd Jenkins, " 6, "
Fred Hauf, 6 "
Anne Claire, 6 "
Mayor Ingraham wished all a Very Happy,and
Prosperous New Year.
Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the
Council adjourned at 9:55 o'clock P.M.
Edward W. Bell,
City Clerk