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07/11/1960 Adjourned Meeting7/5/60 REGULAR MEETING. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM. CITY HALL JULY 5..1960 AT 8:00 P.M. The City Clerk called the meeting to order and there being no quorum ajourned the meeting to July 11, 1960 at 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF DES PIAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL JULY 11. 196.E AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order, by Mayor Herbert H.Behrel witb Alderman Jackson, Callaghan, Blume, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Aderman Prickett and seconded by Messman to approve the minutes of June 20, 1960. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OPEN GASOLINE BIDS. On motion by AlderMan Messman and second.by Blume the Clerk opetted the bids on gasoline. Five bids were received and on motion by Alderman Bell and second by Massman the bids were referrOd to the Finance Committee and Superintendent Wernicke. OPEN BIDS FOR REPAIRS TO PARKING LOT. On motion by.Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the.Clerk opened above bids: Milburn Bros. $ 2,550.00 Skokie Valley Asphalt Co 2,970.00 On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the bids were referred to Parking Meter and Finance Committees and City Engineer and Superintendent. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted his report for June, Building Commissioners and Nurse and Welfare, also, Health Department report for June. quarter. Attorney Dowd made progress report on Barry and Park Ridge cases. ADVERTISE BIDS ON MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS. At Engineer Fletcher's request and on motion by Alderman Jackson and second by Massman, the Council approved to advertise for bids on street repairs from Motor Fuel Tax Funds to be returned August 1, 1960. Alderman Bell requested that the City write to S.J.Layfer to attend the July 27th meeting regarding vacation of alley at Princeton Avenue. DENY REZONING AT.GOLF AND POTTER ROADS. Alderman Bell'made the following report: Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated and found residents of the area were heard and pointed out the burden a multi -family development of thetjpe planned would inflict on the single family residential neighborhood. Petitioners are uncertain as to the type of commerical development planned for the area indicated for rezoning. We, your Committee therefore recommend:. Zoning board reports, suggesting denial of rezoning, be concurred in. Re -zoning of area to commerical and multi -family be denied. The motion Was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by,Blume to concur in the rpport. After discussion.<thil:motion aaecmade by'.AldermanwTidtle and se.eoaded:.by;.Callaghan to table the rpport. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk,called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Callaghan, Wright and Tistle. Nays: Alderman Blume, Neff; Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Massman, Bell and Jackson. The Mayor declared the motion lost and put the question on the previous motion. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. DENY DEDICATION OF AMHERST AVENUE., Alderman Bell made the following report: Your Committee has investigated and found Original dedication was to be farther -2. - 7/11/60 south and not constitute_ an extenaion_ofany existing street._ ..At time of subdivision, Police Chief.. and .Fire .Marshall ..both stated. that .an entrance and exit were absolute necessities-. for the safety of. this particular area. Petitions presented at this time, however, indicate residents are more concerned with a possible traffic problem than any dangers arising from the lack of accesibility to this area for fire, police or ambulance equipment. We, your Committee therefore, caution residents that once this dedication is denied, homes will be built in this space and it is extremely doubtful that a future condemnation will provide access to Rand Road. We therefore, recommend approval of the Plan Commission report of June 14th that the dedication be denied. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Blume the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE BRINATI SUBDIVISION PLAT. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Blume the Council approved the Brinati Subdivision plat. APPROVE REZONING OAKTON- AIGONQUIN SUBDIVISION. Alderman Bell made the following report: Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated and found: Information has been presented which was not known at time of zoning report. A land fill cite for garbage dump use is contemplated for the now,existing toll road lake to the south, making single family residential use unrealistic and improbable. Property is zoned industrial .in the County, and will be used for Industrial and._Multi=Familydwhetherwe annex it or not, but by annexing, we will be able to impose our restrictions which are more demanding than those of the County. Petitioner is donating 6.4 acres of land for public use and $100. for each hogs sold. In the event that over 50 homes are sold in any calendar year, this amount will be increased to $1504. Petitioner has agreed to present all proposed industries to Council for approval before proceeding to sell or lease property to them. We, your committee there fore recommend: Annexation of property as outlined on the plat. Rezoning.of property to single family, multi -family, commercial and industrial as platted. City Attorney be authorized to draw necessary ordinances. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Prickett the Council approved the rezoning. Alderman Tistle votbd "NO". Alderman Tistle requested the City Attorney get the 1959 assessed valuation of Fire Districts. Alderman Callaghan callerateting of License and Inspection Committee for July 19th to discuss taxicabs. SOUTH SIDE STREETS PROBLEMS: Alderman Jackson made the following report: Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated and found: that residents in the area desire to have certain improvements accomplished which would require special assessments. We your committee therefore recommend: that the following items be referred to the Board of Local Improvements for consideration for Special assessment projects: curbs and Gutters 1600 & 1700 blocks of Maple where it is not continuous 1600 block of Linden Sidewalks the sidewalk in the 1600 block of Maple Those parte of the 1700 block not already having sidewalks on Maple the 1600 block of Linden both the east and west sides the east sidd of the 1600 block of White Street the 1600 block of the west side of Illinois Street the 1700 Block of the west side of Illinois is not continuous the 1600 block of Linden, both the east and west sides. The report was referred to the Board of Local Improvements. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT Q&KT ON AND WHITE STREETS. Alderman Jackson made the following report: Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated and found: that because of visual background interference of commerical signs in the area, the traffic lights at Oakton and White are frequently difficult to distinguish at a glance. that to install an 8" black baffle board around the four lights on Oakton Street and increase the size of the red lights will cost an amount not to exceed $325.80. This includes labor and material completely installed. We, your Committee therefore recommend: that engineer Fletcher be instructed to investigate the possibility of securing the necessary funds from our motor fuel tax fund and that if this is possible we proceed with the work as soon as possible. On motion by Alderman Jackson and second by Bell the Council approved the report. 7/11/60 Alderman Jackson called a meeting for july 20th regarding traffic and didgonil parking on Miner Street. Alderman Nassman called a meeting for July 13th parking lot bids. Alderman Callaghan reported eight elm tree diseased trees and possibly four more. ZONING MAPS 53.00. On motion by Alderman Moehling and second by Neff the Zoning Maps are to be sold for $3.00. ATTORNEY DOiWD RETAINED FOR HELFER'S CASE. The motion Inas made by Alderman Neff and second by Prickett to retain Attorney J.J.Dowd and he would file an appearance in the Elmer Helfer's case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Jackson, Callaghan, Blume, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: None. PRASSAS-PARK RIDGE CASE. Alderman Moehling made a verbal reporton meeting with Park Ridge officials and Judiciary Committee on above case. He made the motion which was seconded by Neff to have a committee appointed to meet with the Park Ridge officials. After a long discussion and misunderstanding the motion and second was withdrawn as a Committee was appointed in 1959 to meet with the Park Ridge officials. AWARD BID.FOR WARNING SYSTEM. Alderman Figard made the following report: The committee recommend that we purchase the equipment from the Wisconsin Fire Protection Service of Kenosha, Wisconsin, the low bidder for the complete system as approved by the office of Civil and Defence Mobilization, Battle Creek, Michigan on which they have approved our request for matching funds on Project No. 0.C.D.M. Illinois 6Q0=30-60. Total cose of the installation $17,076.02, Des Plaines,co_st 8,538.01. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Callaghan to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Jackson, Callaghan, Blume, Flauter, Figard Prickett, Tistle, Massman and Bell. Nays: Alderman Wright, Neff and loehli The Mayor declared the motion carried. „'6TFfl .ire APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT'THE MAYO. AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $23,729.73. (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 Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the City Clerk called the roll with the following results: ;Ayes: Alderman Jackson, Callaghan, Blume,, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, and Bell. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 171. Presented to the Council a recommendation of Board of Local Improvement for improvement of Mt.Prospect, Warrington Road and certain easements in City of Des Plaines by construction of a connected system of sanitary sewer which recommendation had thereto a'proposed ordinance for said improvement and the Board of Local Improvement estimate of cost certified by President of Local Board of Improvement. At Alderman Rateike's request load limits on some north side streets was referred to Traffic Commission. WIGERT SUBDIVISION PLAT.' The Clerk submitted above plat approved by Plan Commission. The Mayor referred same to Municipal Development Committee. DIVISION OF HIGHWAY LETTER. HLH1HARRISON. The Clerk submitted a letter from the above regarding 125th anniversary parade blocking highways. The letter requested special regulations regarding closing of part of U.S.12, U.S.45 and Illinois 62. The Mayor referred same to the Police Chief and Superintendent Warnicke. 7/11/60 A letter from Paolo.Solce and Companyregarding.. sidewalk to be taken off special assessment was referred to Board of Local.Impruvement. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY LICENSE FOR WATER,MAIN AT MT.PROSPECT ROAD. The Clerk submitted the above regarding water main to be installed under tracks. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Wright the Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the license. FIRST READING ANNEXATION SOUTHEAST CORNER THACKER AND ELNBURST.RLAJOS. The Clerk read report from Plan Commission approving the annexation of Southeast corner Thacker and Elmhurst Road. The Clerk then read for first reading the annexation ordinance. The Mayor.referred the ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee. ENGINEER FLETCHER REPORT ON BROWN STREET.. The Clerk read the following letter: At the Council meeting on June 13th, the matter of using Motor Fuel Tax Funds for acquisition of right-of-way and extending Brown Street west to Alles Street was referred to me.. I have contacted the State Highway Department and I believe the attached resolutions are in order. Brown Street will have to be made an Artherial Street as no Motor Fuel Tax Funds can be used to construct new pavement on Non -Arterial Streets. Arterial streets must connect to a State or County Road or to another Arterial street. So we will have to make alles Street an .Arterial street from Brown' Street to Harding. Harding is an Arterial street. The present pavement on Brown Street is 21 feet wide and is concrete. The State requires a minimum width of 28 feet on all new construction. When completed, this street will carry considerable two-way traffic. I therefore recommend that the existing pavement be widened to 32 feet and the new pavement be made 32 feet in width. The estimate of cost is $23,000.00. This includes 050.00 for the land and the paving of the street to a width of 32 feet. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E.N.Fletcher, Engineer for Des Plaines, Illinois RESOLUTION ADOPTED CREATING BROWN STREET ARTERIAL STREET 0 AND ALLES STREET, ARTERIAL STREET On motion by alderman Blume and seconded by Jackson the resolution was adopted. ADOPT RESOLUTION IMPROVING BROWN STREET. The Clerk read the above resolution and on motion by Alderman Massman and second by Tistle the Council approved the improvement of Brown Street with Motor Fuel Tax Funds including purchase of a lot for a total of $23,000.00. CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPE LINE AGREEMENT. The Clerk presented the above agreement for installing a 10 inch gas pipe line on Soo Line property. The Mayor referred same to the City Engineer. TWO LETTERS FROM COOK COUNTY CODE AND ORDINANCE REVISION COMMITTEE. The Clerk read the above two letters and the Mayor referred them to the Building Commissioner. Also, any future letters are to be referred to the Building Commissioner. ZONING APPLIC TA ION 1627 ILLINOIS STREET. The Clerk submitted the above application to rezone for perking lot. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Bell the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ZONING APPLICATION SYCAMORE STREET. The Clerk submitted the above application to rezone from single family to apartments. On motion by Alderman Wright and second by Figard the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. LETTER FROM K.G.MEYER ON MOTOR COACH COMPANY PROPERTY The Clerk read the above letter that the property was formerly zoned commerical. The new map appears as R-4 Multiple Family. That the Zoning Board shauld have a hearing to change back to original zoning. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Massman the letter was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission to call a hearing. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto WJ. Henrich City Clerk 1 1