The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-28

Carried.
Yea - 1runeel. Lonsstaff. DuBay and
Westendorf.
Nay None.
ed that the meat. milk and soft drink
license of Frank Thoel be approved.
Carried.
Yea - Bruneei. Longstsff. puBay and
Westendorf.
Nay None.
Commissioner DuBay-Lonsstaff moved
that the City Attorney draw up proper
resolution endorsing the resolution of
the Recreation Council In applying to
the proper authorities for aid in the
construction of Recreation Fields at the
USO Building and the Seminole Hills
Recreation Development. The resolution
Is as follows:
WHEREAS. Due to the war. numerous
defense industries have been located
near the City Of Mount Clemens and
an influx OF defense workers L. taking
place In the city and its immediate en-
virons: and
WHEREAS. selfridse Field. a perma-
nsnt government military post. Is locst-
ed within two miles Of the city limits.
where large numbers of soldiers are
quartered. and
WHEREAS. The City of Mount Glenn
ems has no public Fairgrounds or rec
reational facilities located on its own
property. such inadequate Fairgrounds
as are available being located on school
property or leased from private owners:
WHEREAS. The City of Mount Glenn
ems Is located In the Detroit Metropol-
itan Defense area; and
WHEREAS. The City Of Mount Glenn
ems Is the owner OF two parcels of land
which would be ideally situated for the
development OF Fairgrounds or recrea-
tional areas. which said properties are
described ~ follows:
Lots numbered <S2 to <ss. both in
elusive; AT to <3I. both inclusive; lSe
to 472. both inclusive. Seminole Hills
Subdivision; City Of Mount Clemens,
Lots numbered I. 2, 3. 4. g. ?. a o.
10. Of Block 30 Of Mullett Survey, City
OF Mount Clemens. Michigan; and
WHEREAS. The first Of the above de-
scribed property. known rs the Sem
mole Hills property, borders on the
Clinton River and Is located within the
zone OF prospective recreational devel-
opment of the Huron Clinton Parkway
authority. and also is adjacent to prop
erty owned by the School Board where
prospective school expansion is plan.
ned In the future: and
WHEREAS. The second Of the above
GescI'osd property. known ~ the Park
it the U. s. o. Recrestion.i i S~iidin On
and IS within q short distance from the
Federal Housing Project known as
"Selfrtdge Homes" and
WHEREAS. II II considered by all
authorities, whether Federal. State or
local. that proper facilities for recres-
ZION and physical exercise are particu-
larry necessary In defense areas for the
purpose of furthering the physical fit
ness and morale building program 80 es-
sential for National Defense; and
WHEREAS, The properties above de-
scrioed, II developed into proper rec
reationai and playground centers, viii
be available for use by thousands OF
citizens. including particularly defense
workers and members Of our armed
forces; now. therefore.
BE 1T RESOLVED, BY the City Com
mission Of the City Of Mount Clemens.
that this City Commission do and II
hereby does intellectually recommend
and urge that the proper defense rec
rational agencies, whether Federal,
state or local. approve and develop aid
properties rs recreational and playground
centers. thereby providing places for
thousands OF citizens. defense workers.
and soldiers TO obtain recreation and
physical activity which they are now
unable 70 obtain due to lack of such
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED. Thu.
tnis Commission do and 10 hereby does
offer its wholehearted cooperation and
support TO any authority or agency.
whether Federal. State or local, which
Is engaged in furthering this proposed
project. ''o'o'~u
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED. TIA,
a copy OF this resolution be spread upon
the minutes Of the City Commission and
copies, duly certified, sent 20 such
.Seneies or authorities engaged in fur-
tnerins the Defense RecrestionaI Pro
Carried.
Westendorf. 1D~' Ano
Nay None.
to adjourn. moved
Carried.
Westendorf. A>u"~y ana
Nay - None.
JOSEPH H. MATTHEWS.
City Clerk