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Moehling, Flauter, Figard, PPrickett, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays:
None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
WILLIAM C. MCLENNAN & CO. LETTER: The Clerk read the above letter regarding
inquiry if the incinerator property was for sale. The Mayor referred
the letter to the Building and Grounds, Sanitation Committees and Superintendent
Wernicke.
COURT ORDER ON PETITION FOR CITY MANAGER: The Mayor referred the above
to Attorney Dowd.
TWO LETTERS REGARDING TRAMPOLINES: The Mayor referred the above letters to
the City Attorney, Building Commissioner Weideman and Code Committee .
ZEMONWS CAPITOL HILL FLAT NO. 2:- The Mayor referred the above plat to the
Flan Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Figard to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
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Otto W(`.Henrich, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MARCH 20, 1961 at 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel,
who presided, with Alderman Neff, Moehling, Flauter', Figard, Prickett,
Massman, Tistle, Jackson, Callaghan, Rateike, Blume, Tures and Wright re-
sponding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded
by Figard to approve the minutes of March 6, 1961. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation.
OPEN BIDS ON SIDEWALKS: 'On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by'Prickett
the Council instructed the Clerk to open the above bids. The following'bids
were received:
Capitol Cement Co., Chicago it. .63 per square foot
Robert E. Russell, Des Plaines .60 per square foot
On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Jackson, the bids were referred
to the Street and Finance Committee and to Superintendent Wernicke. •
OPEN BIDS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT GARAGE: On motion by Alderman Rateike and
seconded by Blume, the Council instructed the Clerk to'open the above bids .
The following bids were received:
Benge Electric Co., Des Plaines $475.00
Scott Electric Co., Des Plaines 665.60
Johnson Elec. Cb.,DesPlaines 690.00
On motion by Alderman Pickett and seconded by Tistle, the bids were referred
to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees and Superintendent
Warnicke.
OPEN BIDS ON AUTO FOR HEALTH DEPT.: On motion by Alderman Callaghan and
seconded by Wright, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. 'The
following bids were received:
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Ridge Motors, Des Plaines
Eddie Ruch Pontiac, Wheaton
Busse-Bredemann, Park Ridge
Northwest Plymouth Valiant,Des Plaines
Northwest PlymouthValiant,DesPlaines
Kuhlman and Nagel, Des Plaines
Des Plaines Motor Sales,DesPlaines
Holmes Motor Co., Des Plaines
$2,340.00
2,313.60 (8 cyl.)
2,196.00
2,288.40 (8 cyl.)
2,197.66 (6 cyl.)
2,174.84
2,047.37 (6'cyl.)
2,015.00
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle, the bids were,referred
to the License and Health and Finance Committees.
OPEN BIDS FOR FIRE DEFT. STATION WAGON: Oh motion by Alderman Tistle and
seconded by Massman, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bias. The
following bids were received:
Ridge 'Motors,,'Dos 'Plaines
Northwest flymouthValiant,Des Plaines
Des Plaines Motor Sales, Des Plaines
Kuhlman and Nagel
International. Harvester Go.,Chicago
Holmes Motor Co.,Des Plaines
$2,700.00
2,638.00
2,553.88
2,498.85
2,475.00
2,425.00
On motion .by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike, the bids were referred
to the Fire and Finance Committees.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk r$ported he had a copy of the Des Plaines Nurse
and Welfare. The Mayor requested copies be sent to all the Aldermen.
report.
Engineer Fletcher requested a meeting with the Water Committee regarding extra
work on Well No. 6, and with the Finance Committee, if more funds are
necessary.
Attorney Dowd reported attending County Zoning meeting regarding property on
southwest corner of Potter and Golf Road aid the Municipal Development Chair-
man would report on same. The attorney also reported the County Judge had
approved Special Assessment No. 174 for paving some south of Oakton streets.
APPROVE ZEMON'S CAPITOL HILL SUB. NO. 3: The motion was made by Alderman
Prickett and seconded by Figard to approve the above subdivision and Mayor
and Clerk authorized to sign same after bonds for improvements are received.
REZONING REPORT 2064-2076 DES PHAINES AVE.; Alderman Prickett reported the
Zoning Board' had made a progress report on above rezoning so no action was
required by the Municipal Development Committee and it was placed on file
for future reference. 1
IROQUOIS CIVIC CLUB LETTER: Alderman Prickett read the,above letter re-
garding traffic conditions and placing stop signs. On motion by Alderman
Prickett and seconded by Callaghan, the letter was referred to the Street
Coi nittee.
COOK.000NTY REZONING POTTER AND GOLF ROADS: -Alderman Prickett made the
following report:, "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated
the above and. has found approximately 17.14 acres on'the west side of
Potter disannexed fraii Des Plaines because of,being refused Multiple Family
Zoning from Residential R-1. The►now have approached the county board at a
hearing held March, 1961 - Mr. Dowd, our attorney had asked for a period of
10 days for the city to protest. We, your Committee on Municipal Develop-
ment, therefore recommend that a resolution be drawn protesting the proposed
zoning change, addressed to the County Zoning Board of Appeals. That Attorney
Dowd prepare the protest letter and send it to the County Zoning Board."
On motion by Alderman Fr ickett and seconded by Massman, the Council approved
the report.
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Alderman Tistle made a progress report on fire alarm system.
GARAGE LOCKERS: Alderman Rateike reported he had received two prices for..
32 lockers for employee's at the garage.
F.A. Bremer and Son 956.40
Ogden Supply Corp. 489.00
The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Mbehling to purchase
the lockers from Ogden Supply Corp. 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, Jackson and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
APPROVE DRIVEWAYS GOLF & ELMHURST ROADS: Alderman Jackson made the following
report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above
and has found: 1) that two thirty foot driveways and one thirty-five foot
driveway are requested for the South side of Golf Road. 2) one thirty-two
foot driveway is requested for the East side of Elmhurst Road. 3) none of
the requested driveways'are'within 300 feet of the intersection. 4) State
driveway permit # 10-19576 MS 010, 013 approving the above driveways is .
attached. We, your Committee on S treets and Traffic, therefore recommend
that the requested driveways be approved but that the petitioner be requested
to give serious consideration to the installation of traffic divider (non -
mountable type) to seperate entering and exiting traffic. This will aid the
smooth flow of traffic in the area considerably by preventing exiting traffic
from blocking drivers wishing to enter The Market Place. If the petitioner
feels'it would be desirable to add 2-4 feet to the petitioned widths to
accomodate the dividers it is the intention of this committee that the addition-
al widths be approved without further petition." On motion by Alderman
Jackson and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the report.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY PEARSON AND PARK PLACE: Alderman Jackson made the follow-
ing report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the
above and has.found that. the 25' driveway by Peterson Safety Service is
reasonable and does not appear to create any serious traffic problem.
The proposed drive would be located approximately 45' west of the sidewalk
and would be on the north of Pearson Street. We, your Committee on Streets
and Traffic, therefore recommend that'the Council approve the requested
driveway per the attached drawings." On motion by Alderman Jackson and
seconded by Massman, the Council approved the report.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY FOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Alderman Jackson made the follow-
ing report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the
above and has found that the requested driveway (20') would be located over
300' west of Maple on the south side of Howard Street. We, your Committee
on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Council approve any
driveway up to 25' at the above location and that the Church be requested -
to give serious consideration to constructing a 251 drive rather than a
20' one in order to allow for easier entrance and egress,of autos on Sunday
mornings. This Committee feels that the wider drive would lessen conflict
in this area." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman, the
Council approved the report.
COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE ROAD ENTRANCE ON ALGONQUIN ROAD APPROVED: Alderman
Jackson reported the requested entrance road would be over 20 feet in width
(exclusive of flare) and located over 300 feet east of the river. On.motion
by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Massman, the Council approved the report.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY 1095 LEE__STREEr: Alderman Jackson made the following
report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above
and has found that the requested 32' driveway on the East side of Lee St.
is reasonable, that the necessary State driveway permit was not attached.
We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the
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the Council approve the requested driveway but that the Budding Commissioner
withhold issuance of the permit until hd has received a copy of the necessary
State permit for his files." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by
Massman the.Council approved the report.
LOAD LIMIT SIGNS FOR WARRINGTON ROAD AND FIETCHER DRIVE: Alderman Jackson
made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has
investigated the above and has found that since the installation of traffic
controls at the intersection of Mt. prospect Road and Northwest Highway, a
considerable amount•of truck traffic is cutting through the residential area
South of the tracks from Golf Road to Mt. prospect Road. This maneuver allows
them to avoid the Golf Wolf traffic light and the Cumberland Circle. The above
streets were not designed for large trucks and the nature of the area is strict-
ly residential. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore, re-
commend that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance
to restrict the use of Warrington Road (from Golf Road to Mt. Prospect Road)
and Fletcher Drive to vehicles with a load limit of 6,000 pounds or less, and
that the. Superintendent of Public Works be instructed to post the necessary
signs as soon as possible." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by
Callaghan the Council approved the report.
PARKING AT Y.M.C.A.: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your
Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found
that the Y.M. C.A. has not.been able to complete thsir parking lot and over-
flow parking is causing a hardship on the neighborhood and a fire hazard.
We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that this
committee, the'Marshal of Police and the Superintendent of Public Works be
empowered to place "no parking" signs (on a 90 day. basis). where they will`
most effectively relieve this situation. After the 90 day period the situation
should be review4d." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Callaghan
the Council approved` -;the report. s.
AWARD. CONTRACT ON WELL NO. 4: Alderman Tures made the following report:
"Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that the
bid of Milaeger Well and :Pump Company in the .amount of $13,676.00 is low.
Mr. Fletcher has estimated 20 hours time to detonate, make up and shoot the
well, 5 shots of dynamite (150 lbs. each) and three hunted hours to clean
sand from the well. Any additional time will be paid for according to con-
tract. If less time than estimated -is used, deductions will be made accord-
ing to unit price. We, your Committee on Water, therefore -recommend that
contract be awarded to'Miliger Well and Pump Company and checks of un-
successful bidders be returned." The motion was'made by Alderman Tures and
seconded by Wright to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and
the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,
Blume, Wright,, Tures, Flouter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson,
Callaghan. Nays: Neff and Moehling. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
THACKER STREET SEWER: Alderman Moehling made the following report: •"Your.
Committee on Sewer has investigated the above and has found the plan for
Thacker Street improvement proposed by the Cook County Highway Department in-
cluded not only widening and repaving of Thacker Street but also the in-
stallation of a new storm sewer running under Thacker Street, a project
which has been under discussion between the State Department of Finance,
Cook County Highway Department and the City of Des Plaines for the past
seven years. This plan proposed the installation of a seller of 48 inches in
diameter from the Des Plaint River to Wolf Road (a distance of 6150 feet)
and a 24 inch sewer from Wolf Road to the Northwestern Belt Line tracks. This
project was estimated to cost between $400,000 to $450,000, with the city
contributing $200,000 from its motor fuel tax fund reserve, the balance to be
paid by Cook County. No repaving of Thacker Street was included in this
proposal.
"Certain modifications of the foregoing plan have been suggested by Mr.
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,Fletcher, in order to increase the value of the project to Des Plaines by
providing more adequate and much needed storm water drainage for the re-
sidential area'and business district north of Thacker Street which is
perennially flooded because -of inadequate storm sewer facilities. The pro-
posed modification provides that the portion of the sewer from the Des Plaines
River to Third Avenue be increasedin diameter from 48 inches to 54 inches,
which would increase the capacity of the sewer from Third Avenue to the Des
Plaines River from 62.2 to 86.0 cubic feet per second, an increase in the
'capacity of the sewer beyond Third Avenueof approximately 39%. Cook County
has by written confirmation agreed to the alternate plan, provided the City
of Des Plaines assumes the approximately $50,000 additional cost of the
larger sewer. This cost has been estimated at $4.00 per running foot for
increasing the sewer tile from 48 to 54 inches in diameter, plus an additidnal
$4.00 per running foot for handling and excavating for the larger sewer tile,
for a distance of 5150 feet between the Des Plaines River and Third Avenue.
"The total appropriation for sewer extension and rehabilitation set forth in
the 1961 appropriation ordinance is $35,000.' It is estimated by Mr. Fletcher
that approximately $10,000 of this appropriation will be required during
1961 to improve the Weller Creek flumes under the Northwest Highway near
Benjamin Electric Company, in order to reduce turbulent flow and thereby
increase the capacity of these flumes for handling Weller•Creek•flood water.
An expenditure of from $ 1,000 to $1,500"is also anticipated for 1961 to
connect existing sewers in Lee and Howard Streets. It is Mr. Fletcher's
opiftion that the remaining $23,000 in the 1961 appropriation for sewer ex-
tension would be a sufficient deposit during 1961 with Cook"'County to pay the
$4.00 per foot additional cost of the 54 inch sewer, the balance of the
additiaal cost (approximately $30,000 ) to be paid from 1962 appropriations
after completion of the sewer anticipated in 1962.
"We, your Committee on Sewer, therefore recommend (1) that completion of the
plans for the Thacker Street sewer be advanced as rapidly as possibly, in
accordance with the proposed alternate plan which would increase the size of
the sewer from Third Avenue to the Des Plaines River from 48 inches in
diatheter to 54 inches in diameter; and (2). that the expenditure of an
amount not to exceed $23,000 from the 1961 Sewer extension appropriation be
approved by this Council." The•motiohowas]made by Alderman Moehling .and
seconded by Tistle to approve the report. 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, Priokett, Tistle,
Massman, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS HOWARD -IEE SEWER: On motion by Alderman Moehling and
seconded by Tistle, the Council approvedto advertise bids for above sewer
and Engineer Fletcher prepare specifications with bids to be returned April
3, 1961.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESCUED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE :PAYMENT FOR SAME.
The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the
resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wight, Tures, Neff,
Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson and Callaghan.
Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Prickett requested a bill for damage to parking meters and tree due
from Clarence Iandt, 1653 Webster Lane be referred to Attorney Dowd for
collection.
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REZONING RECOMMENDATION OF -ZONING BOARD: The Clerk read the above report
on rezoning on property at Elmhurst and Oakton Street (upon annexation).,
which the Zoning Board denied and which was referred to the Municipal
.Development Committee.
CHICAGO AVENUE PROPERTY: The Clerk read a copy of a letter which the Plan
Commission sent to the owner of the above property. The Mayor referred
same to the Municipal Development Committee.
HOWARD -SUPERIOR SUB. PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal
Development Obmmittee•
DEVONSHIRE -IN -DES P1 INES UNIT NO. 2: The Mayor referred the above plat to
the Municipal Development Committee.
BEPPNER'S SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal
Development Committee.
COURT ORDER FOR CITY MANAGER ELECTION: The Clerk reported he had received
the above order.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING: POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING JUDGES OF ELECTION AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
APRIL 18. 19611 The Clerk read the above resolution, which is on file in
the City Clerkts office.
WHEREAS, ,the City of Des Plaines will hold an election on Tuesday, the
18th day of April, 1961, A.D. an election will be held in the City of Des
Plaines for the purpose of adopting the Manageral Form of Government, and
if it adopts the Manageral Form of Government, shall it continue to elect
aldermen from the Wards and for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Clerk,
Treasurer, Police Magistrate, seven aldermen, one for each of the seven
wards and one alderman for the Sixth Ward for a two year term to fill a
vacancy and it being necessary to provide polling places, appoint judges
of election, and to give notice of such elections
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, County of Cook, State of Illinois:
Section 1. That the following places be and the same are hereby
designated as the polling,places for the election to be held April 18, 1961.
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Section 2. That the following are, and they are hereby appointed as
judges of election for the election to be held April 18, 1961.
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Section 3. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to publish a notice of the election to be held April 18, 1961, in
the manner and form as provided by law in the DES PLAINES SUBURBAN TIMES and
the DES PLAINES aOURNAL.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption, and approval, according to law.
Passed this 20th day of March, 1961
Approved this 20th day of March, 1961
/s/ Herbert H. Behrel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk
The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett to adopt
the Resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
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with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures,
Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson ,
Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION NORTH SIDE OF HOWARD STREET EAST OF WEST MAINE
HIGH SCHOOL: The Clerk presented the above petition. The Mayor referred
same to the Municipal Development Committee and the Plan Commission.
ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF EAGLE BUS LINES:
The buses will run to the race tracks. The Clerk informed the Council he
had contacted the owner of the United Motor Coadh and that they had no
objections to this application.
COUNTY CODE AND ORDINANCE REVISION COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a notice from
the above about a meeting. March 23rd at 10:30 A.M., County Commissioners
Board Room on proposed Subdivision Manual.. Building Commissioner Heideman
is to attend the meeting.
A letter from the White House, Washington, regarding accelerating essential
building and expenditure programs was ordered placed on file.
DES PLAINES JUNIOR CHAMBER'OF COMMERCE. CIRCUS: Letter from the above re-
garding circus ± to be held at Wolf and Golf roads, was referred to the
License and Inspection Committee.
Letter from Northwest Highway and Mt. Prospect Road Shopping Center regarding
carnival was referred to the License and Inspection Committee.
Letter 'from Nuclear -Chicago Corp. for gates at Howard Street was referred to
Attorney Dowd.
At Alderman Tistle's request, the Mayor referred to the License and
Inspection Committee, the matter of extending bus service to the Orchard
Place Area.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Rateike to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
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Otto W. a. Henrich, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,. HEID IN COUNCIL
ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 3, 1961 at 8:00
P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel,
with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Rateike,
Tures, Wright, Neff and Moehling responding to roll call.
OPEN BIDS ELECTRICAL WORK WELL NO. 6: On motion by Alderman Bell and
seconded by Rateike, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids.
Johnson Electric Co. $11,190.00
.Scott Electric Co. 11,470.00
Benge Electric Co. 11,960.00
On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Bell, the bids were referred
to the Water and Finance Committees, City Engineer and Superintendent of
]Public Works.
OPEN BIDS SEWER CONNECTION LEE AND HOWARD: On motion by Alderman Tistle and
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