02/16/1959MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
FEBRUARY 16, 1959
CALL TO ORDER. The'meeting was called to order
Clerk being absent, the Deputy Clerk called the
Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright
Massman, Bell, McKay and Callaghan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. On a motion by Alderman Prickett
the Council approved the minutes of February 2, 1959.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Deputy Clerk presented the City Treasurer and the City Clerk's
reports.
by Mayor Herbert H. Beh L, the City
roll with the following results:
Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle,
and seconded by Callaghan
OPEN BIDS SQUAD CARS. On a motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tistle, the
Deputy Clerk opened the following bids for police squad cars:
$298.00 per month per car
335.00 per month per car
Maine Leasing, Des Plaines
MacNevin Motor Sales, Des Plaines
Alderman Tures requested a recess after all bids were opened to decide on the squad
cars. , •
OPEN BIDS — WELL # 5. On a motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright,
Deputy Clerk opened the following bids:
L. Cliff Neely, Batavia, Illinois $39,094..00
Layne Western Company, Aurora, Ill. 39,250.00
Milaeger Well & Pump, Milwaukee, Wis. 39,700.00
Miller Artesian Well, Brookfield, I11. 42,210.00
Wehling Well Works, Beecher, I11. 46,812.00
the
On a motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved referral
of bids to the Water and Finance Committee, Superintendent of Public Works and
Engineer Fletcher.
OPEN BIDS SPRAYING AND TRIMMING TREES. On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and seconded
by Callaghannthe Deputy Clerk opened the following bids: •
Nels Johnson, Evanston, Ill.
Gullion Tree Serv., Elmhurst, I11.
Hargrove Tree, Barrington, Ill.
Fowler Tree Surgery, Elgin, I11.
Bishop's Tree Serv,, Chicago', Ill.
Button .Tree Serv,, Des Plaines,I11, '
R. Synnestvedt & Assoc., Glenview, Ill.
Clarke Outdoor Spraying, LaGrange, .
On
to
Tree Trimming
$3.24 per man hr.
3.40 per man hr.
3.50 per man hr.
None
3.50 per man hr.
3.54 per man hr.
4.25 per man hr.
none
Spraying
none
1.00 per gal.
.92 per gal.
.90 per gal.
.87 per ga.
none
1.N per gal.
per gal.
a motion by Dunlap and seconded by Massman the Council approved referral of bids
the Dutch Elm Disease and Finance Committee and Superintendent of Public Works.
AWARD SQUAD CAR BID TO MAINE LEASING. A. recess was called for the`Police and Finance
Committees to meet and decide on squad car bids. After the recess the motion was made
by Alderman Tures and seconded by Callaghan to award the bid for five squad cars to the
Maine Leasing Company for $298.00 per car per month. The Mayor put the question and
the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike
Dunlap, Tures, Wright, N eff, Wexler, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay and
Callaghan. N ays: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
TERRSAL PARK SUBDIVISION APPROVED. On a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded
the Council concurred in the report of the Municipal Development by Massman,
P pment Committee of approval
of subdivision as shown and for Mayor and City Clerk to sign plat upon receipt of
check covering improvements and notification to City Park Board that deed to park
property has been received.
LOT "C" TRIER SUBDIVISION APPROVED. On a motion
ell and
Dunlap, the Council concurred in the report of the Municipal Z' alerman BDeve opmentonded Committ
pee
to approve subdivision as shown and for Mayor and City Clerk to sign plat upon
receipt of check to cover improvements.
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Mayor Behrel informed the Council of a meeting with the Metropolitan Sanitary
District for February 18, 1959, 10:00 A.M. to discuss Weller Creek. Alderman
McKay requested formal letter of intent from Attorney Dowd for the meeting.
ADVERTISE.BIDS FOR CITY HALL IMPROVEMENT. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and
seconded by Tistle, the Council approved advertising bids for remodeling of
City Hall bids returnable April 6, 1959.
Alderman Callaghan reported on possibility of outlawing pin ball machines
completely from City.
Alderman Callaghan left at this time.
OPTION FOR LAND FILL GARBAGE DISPOSAL PROPERTY. The motion was made by Alder-
man Dunlap and seconded by Massman to permit Sanitation Committee to obtain
one-half option for land fill garbage d isposal property for $3,750,00 and
land appraiser fee $100,00. Expenditures of these funds is to be conditional
on the appropriation of the other half of the option price by Park Ridge. The
option is to provide that one-half the option cost is to be returned if the
option is dropped within six months. The Mayor put the question tad the Deputy
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,
Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, .
and McKay. N ays; None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND' THAT THE MAHOR AND CITY CLERK BE
AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR SAME.
Total: $28,826.11 (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on
file with the City Cler.) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and second-
ed by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question'and the
Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman
Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, lexler,'Figard, Prickett, Tistle,
Massman, Bell and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Behrel made a progress report on'the purchase of 1iiggins Water Company.
Mayor Behrel called a Committee as a Whole meeting for February 23rd at 8:00
to discuss the 1959 appropriation and salary ordinance.
APPROVE ANNEXATION TRIER LOT "C". The motion las made by Alderman'Bell and
seconded by,Massman to approve annexation of•Petersonts Trier Lot "C". The
Mayor put the question a nd the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following
result s : Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard,
Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, and McKay. Nays::: None. The Mayor voted "Aye"
and declared the motion carried.
ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 170 - ORCHARD PLACE WATER MAINS. The motion was made
by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adopt Special Assessment 170. The
Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard,
Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried,
Alderman Bell announced the Kuntze High Ridge Knoll subdivision annexation
will be deferred to next meeting.
REZONING SHAGBARK LAKE AND EAST BUSSE HIGHWAY. On a motion by Alderman Bell
and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the report of the Zoning
Board of Appeals rezoning from "A" Single Family to "R-1" "Deluxe Single
Family Residential" - Area 1: Shagbark Lake; bounded on the north by Whitcomb
Avenue as extended or River Drive, on the east by the Des' Plaines River; on
the south by Wicke Avenue as extended; and on the west by Des Plaines Avenue.
(River Road) Area 2: East Busse Highway; bounded on the southwest by Busse
Highway, on the east by the Forest Preserve District ( -section line) and on the
Northwest by the creek. This is an area 'adjacent to and southeast of Rand Park.
The City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance.
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RECLASSIFICATION RESIDENTIAL ORDINANCE. On a motion by Alderman Wright and
seconded by Dunlap, the Council concurred in report of Zoning Board of Appeals
for reclassification of residential ordinance and Attorney Dowd to draw up
necessary ordinance.
On a motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Rateike, the Council concurred
in the report of the Zoning Board on the Cumberland property north of City
Limits.
PETERSON LAKE AREA REFERRED TO PLAN COMMISSION. On motion by Alderman Wexler
and seconded by Prickett the Council concurred in report of Zoning Board on
Peterson Lake area. Alderman Massman requested Peterson Lake area be referred to
Plan Commission.
PLAN COMMISSION REDISTRICTING OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONING. Mayor Behrel
read the Plan Commission recommendations of redistricting of Industrial and
Commercial zoning and requested City Clerk to furnish copies to each Alderman,
Chamber of Commerce and Oakton Street Businessmen's Association, with map on
display in Mayor's office andCity Clerk's office.
PETTINGER SUBDIVISION - DEY AND SPROAT PLAT REFERRED TO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE. The above plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee
by the Mayor. '
HOWARD HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION TO PLAN COMMISSION . The Mayor referred the Howard
Highland Subdivision plat to the Plan Commission.
AMENTA ZONING VARIATION REFERRED TO ZONING BOARD. On a motion by Alderman Wright
and seconded by Prickett the Council referred the Amenta zoning variation between
Center and Pearson streets to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission.
ADOPT NO PARKING ON GRACELAND ON LIBRARY PROPERTY. On a motion by Alderman Wright
and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved to place on passage the ordinance
prohibiting parking on Graceland Avenue the length of Library Property at Thacker
Street; The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to adopt the
above ordinance. This does not prohibit loading and unloading of Library patrons
The Mayor'put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright,
Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell and°McKay. Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Behrel requested letter from St. Stephens requesting permission to hold
carnival be placed on file.
ARNOLD RUUD REAPPOINTED TO SIX YEAR TERM ON DAMP COMMISSION. On a motion by
Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the Mayor's
reappointment of Arnold Ruud to a six year term on the DAMP Commission.
Mayor Behrel read letter from Mr. Bartelsmeyer, Chief Highway Engineer, inform-
ing the Council of the relocation of Route 62 to extend westerly over Oakton
Street to M'b-. -fi t , then no terly to Algonquin Road.
Elmhurst Road - changed 3/2/59hmeeting
The Mayor referred the Immanuel Lutheran Church letter of Street Lighting on
Lee Street to the Board of Local Improvement.
Mayor Behrel
Chamales for
Committee.
Mayor Behrel
of Census on
read Plan Commission letter on not requiring the' assistance of Mr.
successful function, which he referred to Municipal Development
referred to the Municipal Development Committee letter from Bureau
housing statistics.
Alderman Neff commended Mr. Chamales for an excellent job.
Mayor Behrel referred the school bus letter to the License Committee and Police.
2/16/59
On motion by Alderman acKay, second by Bell, payor referred to the City Code
and Judiciary committees for study and.report, the matter. of tighter regulations
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for temporary commercial use by subdivision promoters of property in residential.
areas, .incidental to the.sale oflots ••and/or.houses.-Inserted.at.3/2/59meeting
to replace below
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ADJOURNMENT. On a motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Prickett, the
Council approved adjournment.
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Gladys ` Buchholz - Deputy,_ ark
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR FETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HEIR IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MARCH 2, 1959
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel,
thO City perk being absent, the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard,
Prickett, Tistle, Massman•, Bell and McKay.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. After the following corrections were made, on a motion
by.Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright, the Council approved the corrected
minutes: On page 3 • Library parking --deleteaafter legal holidays!' Rerouting
of Route 62 - change Mt. Prospect Road to Elmhurst Road, page 4, first paragraph
replacement. On a motion by Alderman McKay, seconded by Bell, Mayor referred
to the City Code and Judiciary committees for study and report, the matter of
tighter regulations for temporary commercial use by subdivision promotors of •
property in residential, areas, incidental to the sale of lots and/or houses.
38 -CS - ARTERIAL STREETS. ORCHARD PLACE. SCOTT ST. AND OTHERS. Ona motion
by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Massman, the Deputy Clerk -opened the bids
for the following: 3845.
Skokie Valley Asphalt, Des Plaines '$17,298.17
Milburn Bros., Mt. Prospect 21,616.26
Carlson Asphalt, Palos Park 22,397.61
Arcole Midwest,;,Evanston 22,530.18
Black Top Roads, Melrose Park 22,693.86
Charles Lenz, Cicero 25,010,60
Robert Black, Chicago 29,751.23
On a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Masaman, the Council approved the
bids and referred them to the Street and Finance Cormnittees, Supt. of Public
Works and City Engineer for study and report.
TANK FARM NORTHWEST CORNER.OAKTON AND EIMHURST ROADS. After several speakers
from Ohio Oil Company, -favoring the tank farm, on a motion by Alderman Bell
and seconded by Rateike to refer the matter to Municipal Development Committee
for report and study. '
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Deputy Clerk presented the Building Cc®miissionera report
for February.
On the Dean Case, Attorney Dowd reported that the. Judge gave 20 more days to
demolish the building. On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Masaman, the council approved to return the bids and checks submitted for
demolishing said building, with a letter of explanation.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resolutions