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11/02/195910/19/59 -5- Alderman Massnfan requested help from other Aldermen to secure signatures regarding Higgins Water 'Company. Several Alderman reported about parking'on parkways and stone being placed on parkways. The Mayor referred the above item to the Street Committee. LETTER FROM C. F. MITCHELL, JR. - OFF STREET PARKING. A letter received by Attorney Dowd.vas.referred.to.the.Building.Control .Committee.. ' ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adjourn.. The motion was voted by acclamation. .Otto.W..J.. enrich City C1 rk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAIDS, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, NOVEMBER 2, 1959 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Flauter, Figard, i;rickett, Tistle,`Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff and Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of October 19, 1959. Alderman Rateike requested a correction on sludge bid to fence around sludge bed. OPEN BIDS ON MAPLE STREET WATERMAIN:. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman,.the Clerk was instructed to poen the bids on:the Maple Street Watermain. The following bids were received: Joe B. Divito & Co. $8,694.80 Des Plaines Scully, Hunter & Schully 8,746.18 Norridge, I11. Rossetti Contract. Co. 9,169.00 Chicago, I11. C. B. Construction Co. 9,536.00 Chicago, I11. On motion by Alderman Tistle and Tures, the bids were referred to the Finance and'Water Committees, Superintendent of Public Works and City Engineer. The'Mayor declared a recess and after reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Prickett to award,the bid to Joe B. Divito Company and the other.,, bidders' bonds returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. ,The Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS; The Clerk submitted the reports of the City Clerk, and Building Commissioner for October. Engineer Fletcher reported No. 5 well drilling has been completed and building will now be erected. On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Wright, Superintendent Wernicke is to contact the State Highway, Department t6mnake a survey of traffic on Wolf and Thacker Streets for traffic lights or a four-way stop sign. COMPLAINT AT LAW VIRGINIA S. JOHNS: Attorney presented. the above complaint and the Mayor referred same to the Judiciary Committee. 1 1 1 -2- 11/2/59 KOEHLER ANNEXATION AND LAKEVIBW TOWERS PLAT; Alderman Bell made the following report: -Your 'ommittee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Subdivision meets all requirements except for blocks being 126 feet. longer than regular city blocks. Petitioner is dedicating approximately 6% of land (68 X 1320 feet) for park use and $40.00 per house to school board - monies to be paid at the time of , application for building permit. We, your committee on Municipal Development, there- fore recommend annexation ordinance now on second reading be adopted, subdivision plat be approved in view of attached letter signifying intent but no building permits be issued until receipt of revised plat dedicating land to park district. /s/ Bell /s/ Prickett /s/ Blume The motion was made iby Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett to adopt the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. APP R PLAT OF FIRST ADDt TO}C KAY & NEALIS SUBDIVISION: Alderman Bell made the o report: our Commitee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found: Approval of this plat would forever prevent Locust Street from joining any other street on the south. This would create a dead end street and a street layout not in keeping with the rest of the area. City Plan shows this street con- tinuing south through this proposed subdivision. `We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend the plat of subdivision not be approved in its present form. Alderman Tistle requested permission to use the blackboard to explain why he thought the plat should be approved. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Jackson to table to next meeting. The -Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: I1derman Massman, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Neff, and Moehling. Nays: Aldetpman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Blume, Tures and Wright. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor then put the question on the previous motion which had been made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Bell, Jackson, Blume, Wright and Neff. Nays: Alderman Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Callaghan, Rateike, Tures and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion lost. Alderman Rateike reported that the City does not have suitable space for the type of storage required byy Des Plaines Nurses Assn. and the City Clerk to inform Mrs. Pedley by letter that we regret we cannot fulfill their request. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Callaghan, the Council concurred in the report. BUS ROUTE }LOCATED FROM FIFTH AVENUE: Alderman Jackson made the following report: Your Committee on Streets & Traffic and Committee on Health, Licensing and Inspection have investigated the above and have found after two meetings with the Fifth Avenue residents, a representative of the United Motor Coach Company and the above committees, the United Motor Coach Company has offered to reroute regular bus traffic off of Fifth Avenue. Their representative also stated that they intend to relocate the.part of their bus route presently using Greenview due to the fact that the street is not wide enough to easily accommodate both bus traffic and regular passenger traffic. /s/ R. Jackson /s/ R. Bell /s/ J. Callaghan /c/ G. Massman /8/ M. Neff On motion by Alderman Jackson And seconded by Callaghan, the Council accepted the report. "DAMP" WATER COMMISSION. Alderman Tures made the following report: The Water Committee, together.with.the.Mayor and Mr. Wernicke met recently to discuss the report and - preliminary engineering plans for a common water supply for Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, and Arlington Heights, recently submitted by the so-called "Damp" water commission. For the information of these aldermen not on the council at the time this commission was formed, we might explain that it consists of one commissioner frau each par= ticipating municipality and one member appointed by the court. The purpose.of the IIIcommission is to investigate the procurement of a common source of water supply to supplement the dwindling, source now being used. The Water Committee is well pleased with the report as submitted by the Commission and wishes to express its appreciation to the Commission for the fine job they have done. We feel that the report is complete in every detail, well presented and easily 11/2/59 -3- understood. As each alderman was furnished a copy of the report we trust that everyone is familiar with it. At this time the Water Committee does not care toiecomnend to the Council any of:the plans included in the report furnished by the Commission. However, we do:equest the Council to ask the Commission to furnish sample contracts such as are to be submitted to prospective water customers. /s/ R.Tures /s/ L. Wright /8/ R.Figard, On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the Coundil approved the report. OAK .STREET PARKING: Alderman Blume made the following report: Your Committee on Building.Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found that the owner of the property at 367 Oak Street, Des Plaines has made no effort to construct q sufficient number of parking places for his multi -family dwelling unit as provided by ordinance. That the substitute parking offered by the Owner on the other side of the street does not appear to be justified. We, your Committee on Building Control and Inspection, therefore recommend that the owner be notified of the findings of • this Committee and be instructed to comply with the ordinance or face suit by the City of Des Plaines. /s/11. Prickett /s/ R. Blume /w/ Geo. Massman On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council concurred in the report. SIGN'INSTALIED-NO PERMIT-HIGGINS AND MANNHEIM: Alderman Blume made the following report: Your -Committee ,on Building Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found that a .sign measuring approximately 101 X 401 has been a rected on the; premises at Higgins.and Mannheim with no permit or council approval, by the Triangle'Sign Co. of Chicago, for the Bresler Ice Cream Company. When notified by the Building Commissioner of the lack of permit, they applied for same forthwith. We, your Committee on Building Control and Inspection, therefore recommend that no permit be granted and that the Owners of said sign be instructed to remove sign within ten days of time or suit be brought against them for not complying with the ordinances of the City of Des Plaines. /s/ A. Prickett /s/ R. Blume /s/ G. Massman On motion by Alderman Blume and report. Alderman Massman reported he is garding parking lots. seconded by Prickett, the Council concurred in the working with the business men on Oakton Street re - APPROVAL OF BILIS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED £C, TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: - $15,761.65 (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell, to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declaredthe motion carried. MRS. JANET L. CHURCH RESIGNS FROM LIBRARY BOARD: The_Mayor presented the resignation of Mrs. Church. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by • Massman, the Clerk was requested to w rite a letter:accepting her resignation with regrets;. and thanking her for her fine service on the Board. YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK NOVEMBER 9 to 15: Alderman Flauter reported that there will be a luncheon at the Elks' Club sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce November 7th at 11:00 A.M. and again on November 14th at 1:00 P.MA On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Figard the Council referred the ordinance to amend. the Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Board, sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. 11/2/59 The Mayor referred the Off -Street Parking Ordinance to the City Code Commission to consider amendments. Alderman Figard made a progress report on Civil Defense warning system and will make final report November 16th. Alderman Prickett called a meeting for the 1960 appropriations to be held November 5th. ADOPT K EHIER ANNEXATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk read. for the second reading the above. ordinance... The motion was made. by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flatter, Figard,�Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor voted Aye and declared the motion carried. ADOPT NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY FRANCHISE OPMINANCE: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to siopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: -Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume,Wright, Tures, Neff, Moehling Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ANNEXATION ORDINANCE CHURCH PROPERTY ON GOLF RD. WEST OF MT. PROSPECT RD. The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright? Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor voted Aye and declared the motion carried. THEODORE GRAY LETTER: The Clerk read the above letter regarding burning rubbish at incinerator. .The. Mayor referred the letter to the Sanitation and Street Qommittee and Supt. Warnicke. NEW BRIDGE TO BE CONSTRUCTED OVER WELTER CSS: The Clerk lead a letter from Chief Waterway Engineer T. B. Casey that the Cook County Highway Dept. has made application to construct the bridge. S00 LINE RAILROAD LETTER: The Clerk lead the above letter regarding sidewalks at Walnut and Oakwood, which streets were closed by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The sidewalks are in bad condition and the Soo Line plan to remove them, requesting the City to place barricades. The Clerk was instructed to write the Soo Line and asked them to place the sidewalks in good condition, for pedestrian traffic. SUB. PLAT'FROM ATTORNEY CARMEN R. MILANO: The Clerk submitted the above plat and the Mayor referred same to the Plan Commission. Petition on traffic beyond Warrington Road and Seegers id. was referred to the Street Committee and Supt. of Public Works. DELINQUENT WATER BILIS: The Clerk re.uested permission to remove delinquent water bills for the past.three years total •2.1$. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Tures to grant the request. The Mayor declared the motion carried. -At Alderman Neff's request the Mayor referred tto the Water Committee, Supt. of Public -Works aid the, City Attorney, regarding amending the ordinance to include home owners to•pay a deposit on water turn -ons. Cliff Carlson REAPPOINTED TO ARCHITECT COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded.by.Figard,.the.Council:approved the above reappointment. DR. FABER LETTER ON STREET TRAFFIC: A letter received by Alderman Rateike was referred to the Street,Cammiittee. -5.- 11/2/59 REQUEST QUITiCLAIM DEED FOR LATS IN BROWN'S ADDITION: The -City Attorney presented the above request and the Mayor referred same to the Finance Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. • Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR -MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT' 8:00 P.M. DES PLAINES ILLINOIS,.HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,' CITY HALL, NOV. 16, 1959. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of November 2, 1959. The motion was voted upon by" acclamation. U. 5. ALUMINUM SIDING COMPANY•APPROVED: Alderman Bell reported the Municipal Development Committee recommended approval of U. S. Aluminum Siding Company as builder of plant on 3. Emil Anderson property. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett, the Council concurred in the recommendation. Alderman Tistle reported the new fire district contracts will be ready this -week. Alderman !teike reported there will be a meeting, "There will be a meeting at 7:30 P.M. on December 7, 1959, prior to regular Council meeting with Mr. Seitz of the Public Service Company, to discuss their franchise with the City of Des Plaines. The Mayor and City Attorney are requested to be present, and all interested aldermen are invited. City Clerk to send out notices about December first as a•reminder ." Alderman Jackdon requested that traffic hazard at Wolf and Seegers Roads be referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission. APARTMENT BUILDING AT 1384 BROWN ST: Alderman Moehling reported building permit application& "Approval of application for building permit requested by Rudy S. Hans to -construct a 16 unit apartment building on lots 46i, 47 and 48 at 1384 Brown Street, in view of the condition of the sewers in this general area. "Your Committee on Sewers has investigated the above and has found that although this building is proposed for construction on empty lote'and this complies with the recommendation of this committee in its report to the City Council of October 5, 1959, respecting the construction of future multiple -family dwellings in this general area, this committee finds that the limitations imposed by the Architect's plans on a ground area of the indicated size, restricts the size of the parking lot to permit only 16 stalls of 9' x 20' size. It is the opinion of this committee that the parking area provided- by these plans is too congested for an area immediately adjacent to the alley and would not provide a worisable parking arrangement. It is the further opinion of this committee that if the area were made an additional four feet in width, thereby providing stalls of 10' x 20' for example by changing the down -stairways of Units 1 and 3 as indicated on the building plans, such increased parking area would be realized. "We, your committee on Sewers, therefore recommend that the application for permit be denied unless the above indicated change in the size of the parking area be incorporated into the building plans." On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Tistle the Council concurred in the report.