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05/16/1960-5- 5/2/60 ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and Seconded by Rateike to'adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk Gladys.Bchholz, Deputy REGULAR MEETING OF THE C 1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MAY 16, - 1960 at 8:00.P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, the City Clerk being absent, the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing results: Alderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made.by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to approve the minutes of May.2, 1960. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Deputy Clerk presented the Treasurers report for March and April and the monthly report of the Nurse and Welfare Association. Alderman Bell made the following report on petition of home owners at Wolf and Central Roads against Multi -family homes on the southwest corner of Wolf and Central Roads: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated and found: property in question has been zoned multi -family since land was sub- divided. Petitioners purchased property after this rezoning had been accomplished. Rezoning property at the request of petitioners other than the owners would constitute confiscation and deprive the owner of his con- stitutional rights. 4ie, your committee knowing that such a rezoning would have no legal basis, therefore recommend the petition be denied. " It was passed by acclamation, with Alderman Neff voting "no". APPROVE ANDERSON INDUSTRIAL SITE AT WOLF AND TOLL ROADS .Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your. Committee on Municipal.Development has investigated and found: subdivision meets all city requirements, property is zoned in- dustrial. We, your Committee, therefore recommend: Approval of plat as shown, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign subdivision plat." On a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the above was approved by.acclamiation." APPROVE SIGNING DES PLAIDS TERRACE UNIT NO L SUBDIVI ION AFTER COiRECTIONS: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee:on Municipal Development has investigated and found: Lot 28 has been donated as a 'Kiddie Park' and builder. hag agreed to donate 4 contiguous lots for Park.. Builder has agreed to donate $40.00 per house to school board. Plan Commission has approved the plat but no variation was recommended for Fourth Avenue which has a block 1583 feet long without a cross street. We, your Committee therefore recommend: Luau Drive be ext�inded one more block dividing the 1583 foot block described above. -Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat after this correction has been made. (Luau Drive should then extend from Third and terminate at Fifth Avenue)." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett the Council concurred in the report. GOLF TERRACE UNIT NO, L APPROVED: .,,Alderman Ba11 aade.the following report: '"Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated and found: Plan Commission has studied and approved plat. Lot No. 1 (Approximately 10% of property) has been donated to Park District. Plat meets all requirements of" Committee. We, your Committee therefore recommend: Approval of Subdivision as shown and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign subdivision plat." Od'a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council concurred in the report. -2•• 5/16/60 Alderman Rateike made a progress report on the new Police building construction. TEMPQRARY 90 DAY FOR 2 HOUR PARKING ON 0A4T0NJTREET FROM SQ0 LIZ TO RIVER ROAD; Alderman Jackson made the following report: .2"Your Committee on Streets and Traffic have investigated and.found: That the suggested parking restriction seems to have merit. We, your Committee therefore recommend: That two hour parking limit between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. except holidays, signs be installed on - both sides of Oakton Street from the Soo Line tracks to Des Plaines Avenue on a 90 day trial basis and that if at the end of 90 days they appear to be working, that,the City Attorney be instructed to write an ordinance making this permanent." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE SYMONS CLAMP AND GEAR COMPANY DRIVEWAY:` Alderman Jackson made the following, report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated and found: That the requested 30 foot driveway does not appear to constitut :an Unreasonable traffic hazard. We, your Committee, therefore recommend: That the necessary permit for one 30 foot driveway entering onto Touhy Avenue as indicated on the attached plat be issued after the city has been supplied with the number of the corresponding State driveway permit for our records. " On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell the Council concurred in the report. LIFT 2 HOUR PARKING ON PERRY STREET:. Alderman Jackson ,nade the following report: "Your Committee on streets and traffic has investigated and found: That a significant number of residents effected by this restriction have signed the petition requesting that the two hour parking limit sign on the north side of the street in the 1300 block of Perry Street be removed. We, your Committee, therefore recommend: That the two hour parking limit sign on the north side of the street be removed and that the permanent restriction on the south side of the street be retained. That the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Jackson announced a meeting to discuss the Barton report for June 8th at 8:00 P.M. Alderman Jackson reported on speeding in the Villas which was referred to the Police Department. AWARD CATER WELL BID: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Prickett to award the starter bids for Cater Well tp Electric Supply Corp. for $1,884.0, the low bid. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AMEND FREE PARKING - SATURDAY - RAILROAD La: On a motion by Alderman Massman and seconded by Wright, to amend free parking Saturdays in the Railroad parking lot to read "No" free parking Saturdays in Chicago and Northwestern Railway parking lot, ordinance to be amended by City Attorney,` vas concurred in by the -Council by acclamation. PACKING GATES NORTH PARKING LOT TABIEDr The motion. was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Wright to -purchase two parking gates for north school parking lot, after discussion on a motion by Alderman Slums and seconded by Tures, the Council approved tabling the motion and referring back to parking lot Coin*±ttee for further study and report. Alderman Neff reported there would be a City Code Committee meeting on May 18 at 7:30 to discuss old homes in multifamily. Alderman Neff reported a meeting for June 1 at 8:00 to which the Des Plaines Lawyers were invited to discuss the Barton report. E. Halfers fall on sidewalk was referred to the Judiciary Committee, with a note to Attorney Dowd to notify him of same. -3- 5/16/60 Alderman Callaghan made a progress report on the Flood Control Committee ',asking a replacement for R. Dunlap on this Committee. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOL7VED BY THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ISIS PLAINES, ILLINOIS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARO DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SANTE: Total: $36,698.47. (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 Tistle to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD GASOLINE BID: The motion vas made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by ' Bell to award the gasoline bid to Marland Oil Company for minus two cents below r tank wagon price for both regular and ethyl gasoline, rejecting alternate underground tanks and pumps. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Haman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff,. Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Priclo tt'.and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Bell announced a hearing on May 18 on the Lutheran Hospital property. AWARD TREE REMOVAL AND TRIMMING BID: On a motion by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Jackson, the Council concurred in Deputy Clerk opening the one bid on tree removal and trimming. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Massman to award the bid to the one bidder, Bishop•Tree Service for $3.50 per hour. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS OF TWO HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS: In a letter from City Clerk Henrich of the non-acceptance of resignation of Mrs. Schreyer, Dr. H. Heller and City Clerk Henrich, the motion was made by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Jackson to acdept the resignations of Mrs. Schreyer and Dr. H. Heller, but. hold offon City Clerk Henrichts resignation, which the Council concurred in. ADOPT 1960 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE: The Deputy Clerk read for the second reading the 1960 Tax Levy Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the 1960 Tax Levy Ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan,-Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT PART BELL-AIRE DISANNEXATION: The Deputy Clerk read for the second read- ing the above. ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman.Rateike and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aderman Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. DRIVEWAY HICKORY AND TOUHY AVENUES FOR SHELL STATION: On a letter from K. Meyer asking reconsideration of denial of driveways at Hickory and Touhy Avenues was re-referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR WATER MAINS DOWN MT. PROSPECT AND GOLF ROADS: On a motion. by Alderman Prickett and'seconded by Tures the Council adopted the resolution from the State. Department to have the Mayor and City Clerk sign same. 1 1 5/16/60 DEMPSTER GARDEN HOMES REFERRED TO PLAN COMMISSION: un:a motion by Aderman Bell and seconded by Prickett the Council referred Dempster Garden Homes Subdivision to the Plan Commission and if approved, send to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. HILLARY LANE SUBDIVISION REFERRED TO THE PLAN COMMISSION: On a motion by ,Alderman.Prickett and seconded by Jackson, the Council, referred the Hillary Lane Subdivision to the Plan Commission and'if approved, send to Municipal Development Committee for study and report. BULKO SIGN REFERRED TO BUILDING CONTROL AND INSPECTION COMM TEE: The Mayor referred the. application for a sign.from.the Bulk Petroleum. at. Jefferson and Miner Streets to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. 967 FIRST AVENUE VARIATION: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the_Council referred the Variation of 967 First Avenue to the Zoning Board, sitting as a Commission to held a hearing. WOLF ROAD BRIDGE RESOLUTION: . The Mayor referred the resolution from the State Department on new Wolf Road bridge to the.Streets and Traffic Committee .and City ines*. BOUTON FOSTER ASK EXTENSION ON LEASE: A letter from Bouton Foster on extension of lease to September 30, 1960 was'referred to the Building and Grounds Committee. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION:-IATS 1 THROUGH 5 HOMELAND ACRES: Petition for annexa- tion gn.Lots 1.through.5, Block.1,.Homeland.Acres,.was.referred to Municipal Development Committee for study and report. HOWARD SUPERIOR SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred. Howard Superior Subdivision to the Plan Commission. . 125th ANNNERSARY PARADE: The Mayor referred a letter from the 125th Anniversary Association to the Council Committee on Anniversary for study and report. Aderman Bell announced a Municipal Development Committee meeting on June 2. WAIVE FEE - CUMBERLAND PLAZA CARNIVAL; On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Figard, the Council approved waiving the daily fee for above as the proceeds will go to charity. Alderman Massman had the County rezoning for Rosemont on May 18th referred to the City Attorney. Alderman Tistle requested City Clerk to write to J. E. Anderson Company for accounting tap -on fees to date. The Mayor referred Alderman Tistle&s request on temporary parking on Mannheim Road between Everett and Prospect to the Streets and Traffic Committee. Alderman Neff's inquiry of parking trucks in residential area was referred to City Attorney_Dowd. Alderman Figard announced Annual Golf Tournament on June 22. At the request of City Engineer Fletcher, inquiry regarding storm water from the new Cumberland High School was referred to the SewerCommittee. ADJOURNMENT: Oa'a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike, the Council concurred in adjournment. Gladys.M. hholz,.Deputy.Cler