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11/21/1960-6- 11/7/60 DELINQUENT WATER BILLS: The Clerk.presentdd a, list of delinquent water bills. Total $830.89. On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the Council approved to remove the bills from the receivables. ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE. UNITED MOTOR COACH : The Clerk. read for the first reading the above ordinance ..On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded. by Rateike the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Bell, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING LIMITATION LIQUOR LICENSE:_ The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING REGULATING PARKING WHITEST. ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. "That part of White St. from Oakton St. to Riverview is hereby deleted from the ordinance. FIRST READING 10 M.P.H. ALLEY SOUTH OF PARK PLACE for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE SECT. 212.7 OFFICIAL PLAN: for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE SECT. 212.7 CITY CODE: The Clerk read the first reading the above ordinance. MRS. RUTH B. KIMBALL, 790 LEE ST., APPOINTED TO LIBRARY BOARD: On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright, the CoOncil approved the appointment of Mrs. Kimball to fill vacancy caused by departure of Ann Troyan Alderman Moehling inquired if the law books presented by H. Talcott were where the attorneys could make use of them. The Council is considering finding a place for that purpose. The Clerk read The Clerk read for ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acckamation. Otto W. J. enrich, City 1 erk REGULAR MEETING OF THECITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, NOVEMBER 21, 1960 at f5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Rateike and Blume re- sponding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was, made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Blume to approve the minutes of November. 9th,1960. The motion was voted upon.by acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR NEW ROOF ON WAREHOUSE BUILDING: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Figard, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids for the new roof. There were five bids received. On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Massman, the bids 11/21/60 were referred to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees and Supt. Warnicke. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Junior City Officials made reports for all the officials. Attorney Dowd had two claims for Central National Bank and Ann Wietor. They were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Attorney Dowd made a progress report on two houses on Circle Ave. CARLSON'S RESUB. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the above Resubdivision, the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. REZONING SOUTHWEST CORNER WOLF AND TOUHY: Alderman Bell reported on the above rdzoning recommended by the Zoning Board. "We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend property be rezoned to M=2 upon annexation. Ordinances for annexation and rezoning are on each. Alderman's desk, and the motion to place them on second reading will be made later this evening under 'new business. This report is signed by all members of the Committee and I recommend concurrence." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council approved the report. Included in the motion was the approval of annexing the property rezoned. REVERE SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVED: Alderman Bell made the motion which was seconded by Prickett to approve the plat and Council con- curred in the motion. APPROVE VILLAGE PARK ESTATES SUBDIVISION: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal. Development has investigated the above and has found property is part of original Hoover -Mitchell development abutting the Kuntze property. Donations to Park and School Districts were made in connection with overall plan along Public Service right-of-way. Three lots have less than the required frontage but have more than the minimum required square foot area. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend Subdivision be approved as shown, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council approved the report. LAKEVIEW TOWERS N0.3 PLAT: Alderman Bell made the'following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found subdivision is part of an overall plat submitted several months ago by Meister-Neibert.Corp'. Council approved that plat but for the purpose of re -financing, subdivision was split into small sections which necessitatdd another Council approval. Petitioner donated a substantial plot to the Park District lake property as well as a donation to the School District for each house to be built. Plan Commission has approved the plat. We, Your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval of subdivision as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authoriz- ed to sign the plat." On motion by Alderman Bell and'seconded by Prickett, the Council approved the report. On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to have the Police and Fire Marshall instructed to prepare specifications for bids for radio equipment maintenance. REMODELING REPORT ON BID "A": Alderman Rateike made the follow- ing report: "Your Committee on Building and Grounds wishes to report final parnent ,on. bid 'A' of $13,306.00 is on this evening's registar of accounts payable. This is the final payment on bid 'A'. Contract, price was $75,467.00, total payments $78,169.'00. This represents $2,702.00 for additional work as authorized by the Council. These additions were, gas heat conversion,additional parking lot and sidewalks, additional electrical work, sink and -3- 11/21/60 and shelves. Your committee feels that 314% additions on a contract of this nature was reasonable." REPORT REMODELING BID "B". Alderman Rateike made the .following 'report: "Your Committee on Building and Grounds has investigated the' above and has found that since the awarding of bid 'B' changes in City Clerk Office personnel, possible changes in administrative offices andhealth offices, a second look was necessary at bid 'B'. We, your Committee on Building and Grounds, therefore rdcommend that $3,793.00 be added to contract as outlined in Timber Construction Company letter of November 4th, 1960 and approved by our architect, be authorized." The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Moehling to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CHANNELIZATION PLAT FOR MINER-BUSSE: Alderman Jackson made the followin- g port: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has in- vestigated the above and has found -1) that the attached plat in- corporates many desirable features. 2) that the plat is very de- tailed and worthy of considerable study. 3) that the cost of the project as indicated would be beyond the present ability of the city to finance. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic there- fore recommend 1) that the plat be retained and that the District Office be informed that we will need more time to study the desireability of some of the proposed features. 2) that while the full proposal is under consideration that some of the features such as channelization_and signalling be initiated as soon as possible." PARKING ON WALNUT WEST OF LEE STREET: Alderman Jackson made the following report:We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic recommend that the present restriction banning parking from the Walnut - Lee intersection to the alley west of Lee be extended west 1/2 block to Jeannette and that the City Attorney draw the necessary ordinance." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell the Council approved the report. Alderman Tures reported Mileager Well Company is ready to start operations on Well No. 6. WHITE STREET STORM SEWER: The motion was made by Alderman Moehling and -seconded by Tistle to award the bid on installing White Street storm sewer to the Joe Divito Company and checks from other bidders be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with'the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared themotion carried. HEALTH ORDINANCE: Alderman Neff made the following report: "Your Committee on City Code has investigated the above and has found that the health ordinances of the City of Des Plaines should be revised so as to grant authority to the Health Inspector to inspect rooming houses and rental units to make sure that the proper health standards are maintained therein; also that such health standards should be defined and set forth in the ordinances. That the alder- men have appointed 19 citizens and civic leaders from all parts of the city to act as a Citizens Committee to process the ordinance revision. We, your Committee on City Code, therefore call the first meeting of the Citizens Committee for 8:00 P.M. next Monday night, November 28, 1960, in this room, to commence work. This is a joint meeting with the City Code Committee and the License, Health and Inspection Committee but we hope the mayor, city attorney -4- 11/21/60 and all the aldermen will also attend. First drafts of the two • ordinances which will be considered are on your desks tonight, and all the citizens of the, Committee have been notified. SIGN ORDINANCE:, Alderman Blume made the. following report: "Your Committee on.Building Control and Inspection has investigated the above and has found that according to a written opinion delivered by Mr. James Dowd, City Attorney, the City may be found,liable for injuries resulting from the fall of signs fastened to, or atop, such buildings which are not over,a sidewalk or street, but are upon the top or side of a building wherein the public enter. We, your Committee on Building Control and Inspection, therefore recommend that the City Attorney be directed to write an amend- ment to Section # 215 of the City Code concerning signs so there will be an annual license fee for the inspection of the afore- mentioned signs. It is also recommended that the Building Inspection Department inspect these signs periodically so that,the public will not be in danger." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the report. Y APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adopt the resolution. Alderman Prickett requested the $2,000.00 check for relief firemen be changed to $1,200.00 and twenty two cents sales tax be deducted from check No. 493 to Ampress Brick Co. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with,the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TRANSFER $53,000.00 FROM SALES TAX TO WATER ACCOUNT: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell, the Council approved to transfer the above fund. BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Rateike reported that bid on S.A. 171 for Westfield Garden sewers total $56,736.50 was awarded to D. L. Amici, Melrose Park, Illinois. On S.A.174, Elm St., Riverview Ave. and Everett St. sewers and street surfacing total $58,290.07 a public hearing January 5, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. REZONING DENIED LOTS 2 & 3 LAGERHAUSEN DIV.: The Clerk read the Zoning Board report on the above, which was denied. At Alderman Bell's request, the Mayor referred the recommendation to the Municipal Development Committee. ADOPT ORDINANCE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADWAYS IN SUBDIVISIONS: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Jackson to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE ON IMPROVEMENT OF ROADWAYS: The Clerk read the above ordinance for the second reading. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tures to adopt the ordinance. -5- 11/21/60 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE ON 10 M.P.H. FOR ALLEY SOUTH OF PARK PLACE: The Clerk read the above ordinance for the second reading. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE PARKING ON WHITE ST._ The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alder- man Tistle 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,, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSES: The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Blume to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result s-:Ayksi.. Alderman Rateike, Blume,. Tures, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: Alderman Neff and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE TO DELETE 16ct WATER RATE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEY (UNITED MOTOR COACH) The Mayor re- ferred the ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee. ORDINANCE TO VACATE PART OF A PUBLIC STREET - REVERE SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred the ordinance to the Municipal Development Committee. REZONING APPLICATION LOT 3 SOPHIE LAGERHAUSEN SUBDIVISION : The Clerk submitted the above application and on motion by Alder- man Rateike and seconded by Bell, the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. . ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 151 W. WESTVIEW: The Clerk submitted the.above application. and on motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Pickett, was referr4d to the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ZONING VARIATION 552 LEE ST. The Clerk submitted the above varia- tion and on motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard, was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. BLUETT'S FAIRVIEW GARDENS SUBDIVISION: The Clerk submitted the above plat approved by the Plan Commission. The plat was approved by the Council. CARLSON'S RESUB.: The Clerk submitted the above plat approved by the Plan Commission. The plat was approved by the Council. VILLAGE PARK ESTATES: The.Clerk submitted the above plat approved by the Plan Commission. The plat was approved by the Council. 1 -6- 11/21/60 JUNIOR OFFICIALS PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR: Nicki Webster, Junior Mayor presented a book regarding all items of the actions of their week as Junior Officials to the Mayor. SAFETY CABS LETTER ON TAXICABS: The Clerk read the above. letter which the Mayor referred to the License and Inspection Committee. ORDINANCE ON COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION: The Clerk read -the above ordinance for the first reading REZONING ORDINANCE RAILROAD AVE.AN TOUHY: The Clerk read for the first•r—_ a� ding the above ordinance./ On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, ti Council approved to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Belland seconded by Jackson to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question V1 and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 1 ORDINANCE TO ANNEX S.W. CORNER OF WOLF AND TOUHY: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Figard the Council placed the ordinance on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume,. Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. AGREEMENT ON SEWER MT. PROSPECT ROAD: The Mayor referred the above agreement to the Sewer Committee. PARKWOOD HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTION CO. PLAT: The above plat was re- ferred to the Plan Commission. APPLICATION FOR SIGN MT. PROSPECT AND OAKTON STREETS: The above application was referred to the Building Control Committee. APPLICATION FOR TWO SIGNS ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS MT. PROSPECT AND HOWARD STREETS: The above application was referred to the Building Control Committee. LETTER FROM W. J. BAUER REGARDING WELLER CREEK: The above letter was referred to the Mayor. Alderman Jackson requested the fourway stop signs at Howard and Maple Streets be referred to the Traffic Commission. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEWING CATCH BASINS: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Massman, the Council approved to advertise for cleaning 600 to 700 catch basins. On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Alderman Neff, the Council approved to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance to annex the west half of Mt. Prospect Road from Algonquin to Thacker St. Alderman Jackson requested the removal of 3 hour parking on Mill St. and the Mayor referred same to the Street Committee. TO ANNEX S.W. CORNER ALGONQUIN AND MT. PROSPECT ROADS: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Figard, the Council approved to REZONING ORDINANCE S.W. CORNER WOLF & TOUHY: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. continued above) -7- 11/21/60 have the City Attorney draft an ordinance to annex. the S.W. Corner Algonquin and Mt. Prospect Roads. RESOLUTION: Junior Alderman '6f the First Wakd,;,;:Marcia Relph read the following resolution: "Whereas this past week has been set aside as Youth Appreciation Week by the City Council of Des Plaines; Whereas, they, the Mayor, the Optomists,.the Elks, the Jaycees, The Times, the Journal and other organizations have cooperated with. every effort possible; Whereas they have all given unselfishly of their time. Let it be resolved that we, as Junior City Officials, thank all who Wave made. this week a meaningful and rich experience. Let it further be resolved that this Youth Appreciation Week be continued for the years to come so. that our youth can see how their city government operates and may. benefit from this knowledge." /s/ Marcia Relph, Jr. Alderman - On motion, by Alderman Rateike and seconded,by Figard, the Council adopted the resolution. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Figard, the Council • was adjourned. ( Henrich, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES P,LAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, DECEMBER 5, 1960 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Tures, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson, Rateike, and Blume responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:of November ,21, 1960: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to approve the abovel minutes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. _OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the Building Commissioner Weideman for November. Attorney Dowd informed the Council he received notice of a suit on rezoning at 1997 Ash Street. The Mayor referred same to the Judiciary Committee. Attorney Dowd reported he had checked the Bouton Foster lease and found they were not liable for the roof repairs. Alderman Bell reported on investigation of rezoning recommendation denying the rezoning of Lot 2 and 3 in Lagerhausen's Subdivision. Alderman Bell made the motion which was seconded by Blume to deny the rezoning and approve the Zoning Board recommendation denying the rezoning. The Council approved the report. REZONING TOUHY-S00 RAILROAD-ESTES AVE: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Zoning Board has approved rezoning to C-2. Property does not lend itself to residential (R-2) zoning and proposed buildings are far more attractive and less objectionable than multi -family for this area. Petitioner has agreed to plant screening shrubs on 30 foot property line, adjoining residential property. Petitioner has donated approxi- mately 20% of property for.park usage and will dedicate portions Tt