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06/05/1961-7- 5/15/61 dump at River Road south of Toll Road and make arrest if not stopped. Mayor Behrel reported regarding his meeting on Sales Tax Meeting with other Mayors at Mayor Daley's meeting and his trip to Springfield regarding Sales Tax, which he opposes and the building of a Motel on Chicago property at O'Hare. RESOLUTION REGARDING SALES TAX AND MOTEL: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the Council requested Attorney Dowd to prepare a_resolution to be sent to Springfield to oppose the Sales Tax and the building of Motel, on Chicago property at O'Hare. Alderman T istle's request about ordinance on moving houses was referred to ,the Building Control Committee and City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made_ by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W . enrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HEIR IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, C 1TY.HALL, JUNE 5, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Luellen, Flauter, and Figard responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved the minutes of May 15, 1961. OPEN BIDS ON RADIO: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Wright, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received. General Electric Co., Chicago Motorola, Chicago 922.00 1,205.00 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Travis , the bids were referred to the'Police and Finance Committees. OPEN BIDS FOR PICK-UP TRUCK: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded. by Luellen the -Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Kuhlman and Nagel, Des Plaines 1,826.91 John F. Garlisch & Sons, Elk Grave . 1,995.00 International Harvester Co.,Chicago 1,412.00 International Harvester Co.,Chicago 1,712.95 Des Plaines Motor Sales, Des Plaines 1,898.00 On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Tistle, thebids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and Supt. Wernicke. OPEN BIDS FOR FURNITURE: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received. Marshall Jackson Co., Chicago 3,852.37 J. Cotey , Chicago 2,007,29 Remington Rand, Chicago 3,178.56 Sears Roebuck & Co.,Chicago 3,182.37 3,351.26 Northwest Office Machines 2,324.01 6/5/61 -2- Shaw Walker, Chicago 4,587.10 Killian Equipment Co.,Chicago 3,104.74- Frank ,104.74—Frank A. Bremer & Son - 4,058.82 On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen, the bids were referrfd to the Finance Committee and the City Comptroller. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the Comptroller, and Building Commissioner for. May. Mr. Weideman reported about back -filling at building at 1226 Washington Street. Attorney is to locate owner of property. Engineer Fletcher reported he had prepared estimate of improving Algonquin Road from the Soo Line to River Road. 'The Mayor referred same to the Street Committee. Attorney Dowd reported the Master of Chancery's report was unfavorable to the City regarding Service Station'on Northwest corner of Golf and Mt. Prospect Road. Attorney Dowd reported the -Master of Chancery reported in favor of the City regarding the City opposing Multi -family -on the Northeast corner of Algonquin and River Road. APPROVE KUNTZE'S HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS SUB. UNIT NO. 6: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Plan Commission has approved the plat. Park and School donations have been approved by the Council, at the time the property was annexed.. Plat meets all of our City requirements with tOe exceptions set forth on the flan Commission report. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval bf the plat as, shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat upon receipt of bonds to cover the necessary im- provements." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett the Coancil concurred in the report. ° APPROVE VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS SUB.: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property is presently zoned Multi -family. Plan Commission has approved the subdivision... Plat meets all requirements set forth in'our code. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend Subdivision Plat be approved as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat upon receipt of bonds to cover the necessary improvements." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE FOREST MANOR SUB. NO. 4: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property is not within the City Limits but within the mile and one half limitation. Plan Commission has approved the plat. No sidewalks are. shown, but the balance of the subdivision is so built and, in fact, no sidewalks exist within one mile of this property. We, your Committee on Municipal Develop- ment, therefore recommend plat be approved as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat. " On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by' Prickett the Council concurred in the report. 0. W. BLUME SUB. NO. 2: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found Plan Commission has approved the plat. Engineer Yletcher has drawn specifications for all im- provements. -Flat meets all of the requirements as set forth by our specifica- tions. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval of the plat as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the plat upon receipt of bonds to insure the necessary improvements." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike the Council concurred in the report. REPORT ON ALLEY VACATION ON CENTRAL SCHOOL PROPERTY: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found petitioner is contemplating selling this property for commercial use. No proposed usage for the•property was proposed. If used commercially, it is entirely possible that alleys will be necessary to properlyr fq -3- 6/5/61 service this area. , We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that this petition be resubmitted to the Council when a prospective buyer is obtained. That at that time some suitable offer be proposed to compensate the City for vacation of public lands. That this present request for vacation of approximately 375.feet of dedicated alley be denied." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the Council concurred in the report. PETITION TO VACATE. ALLEY DES PLAINES BIBLE CHURCH: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal D evelopment has investigated the above and has found according to our city map, the petition to vacate this alley is not signed by all of the property owners, who would be affected by this vacation. Regardless of the fact that residents have used this a asi- ment as their own property, it has been the policy of the Council in general and the Municipal Development Committee in particular to obtain some fair compensation for the vacation of public property. We, your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend petitioner be requested to obtain signatures of all property owners abuting this alley, indicating their desire for vacation. Petitioner also obtain an appraisal as to the fair value of the square foot area of this property to compensate the city for vacation of public lands." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis, the Council con- curred in the'report. PETITION TO ANNEX PROPERTY WEST OF EIMHURST ROAD AND SOUTH OF GOLF ROAD: Alderman Bell made, the following r eport: "Your Committee on Municipal Develop- ment has investigated the above and'has found subject property is petitioned to be annexed only in the event portions of it are rezoned to Commercial and Multi -family as well as single family residential. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend petitioner be referred to the Zoning Board for public hearings on the rezoning before Municipal Develop- ment Committee is asked for a decision on this matter." On motion by Alder- man Bell and seconded by Blume the Cabal concurred in'the report. REZONING AT EIMHURST AND THACKER: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your, Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found. request for rezoning was originally denied by the Zoning Board. Municipal Development Committee suggested that property be rezoned to commercial and subject was sent back to the Zoning Board. On April 20th the Zoning Board wrote a letter to the Council stating their views and matter was again sent to Municipal Development. We then met with both the petitioner and the Zoning Board, and the petitioner agreet to change the shape of the property to conform to suggestions made by members of the Municipal Develop- ment Committee. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore re- commend that although we feel our original recommendation was a proper one, since the/property now is at a different legal nature, the matter be sent to the Zoning Board for a re -hearing. "The original, request for rezoning was ndade in November of 1960 and., in order to give the petitioner some definite answer as soon as possible, we respect- fully request the Zoning Board to do everything possible to expedite their decision." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in the report. PRICES ON AIR CONDITIONER: At Alderman Rateike's request the prices on the air conditioner for the City Hall are to be referred to the Finance Committee. Alderman Tistle made a progress report on Orchard Place Area for buso service. A letter from'Dr. P. H. Heller was referred to the Health Commission, CAR WASH: After discussion and report from Attorney Dowd, the motion was made by Aldermen Rateike and seconded by Prickett to deny permits for car wash buildings. The motion was lost. Alderman Tures informed the Council No. 6 Well is down to 1200 feet. 6C -4- 6/5/61 DES PLAINES LUMBER CO. CAR WASH PERMIT APPROVED: Alderman Tures made the following report: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found that in the opinion of the City Attorney an automatic car wash is a proper and legal operation, in a C-2 Commercial District. (legal opinion attached to report) We, your Committee on Water, therefore recommend that a permit be issued to the petitioner upon request and that he be encouraged to install a reclaiming water system if possible." On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard the Council concurred in the report. SEWER COMMITTEE REPORT FOR CONVALESCENT HOME: Alderman.Rateike made the follow- ing report: "Your Committee =aver ha's investigated the above and has found the Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended rezoning the above corner to Commer- cial C-2 provided that prior to issuance of the building permit a covenant be recorded in the deed to the parcel restricting the lot to convalescent home use. An ordinance permitting the requested rezoning to C-2 was adopted by this Council on May 15th. The issuance of the permit was requested to be further withheld, pending approval by the Sewer Committee and.City Engineer, with respect to the question of_adequacy of existing sewers. "Your Committee has investigated the above and has found that the convalescent home is being planned for occupancy by a maximum of approximately 100 patients, a use which would normally .place an overload- on a small.sanitary sewer.. However, a 5 inch private sanitary sewer owned by Butler Brothers is available on the south side of Oakton Street at Wolf Road. This sewer is also being used by approximately 200 mobile homes in the Town and County -Trailer Park on Oakton Street. In the opinion of the City Engineer the 5 inch Butler Brothers sewer would be adequate for the intended sanitary sewer usage, since the sewer operates under pressure provided'by a lift -pump. "We, your Committee on Sewer, therefore recommend in view of the foregoing, and based upon the recommendations of the City Engineer, that tie permit be issued 11/ for construction of the convalescent home when applied for." On motion by Alder- man Rateike and seconded by Travis the Council approved the report. WEST SHORE PIPE LINE RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Alderman Blume made the following report: "Your Committee on Building Control and Finance has investigated the above and has found that the applicant, West Shore Pipe, Line Company desires to construct a 16" diameter steel pipeline through the northwest section of Des Plaines. The pipe line will cross under approximately 500 feet of public property and the West Shore Pipe Line Company has agreed to pay to the city.a fee of $1.00 per foot consideration. Proper performance bonds and insurance, etc. have been assured. Pipe line route is shown on attached map. Pipe line is to carry assorted petroleum products. 1 • "We, your Committee on Building Control and Finance, therefore recommend that the attached resolution be placed on first reading." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the resolution was adopted. JUNK 1949 STUDEBAKER SEDAN: At request of Supt. Wernicke, Alderman Wright made the motion which was seconded by Rateike, to dispose of the above auto. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. TO ADVERTISE FOR PARKING METERS: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Tures, the Council approved to advertise bids for 100 parking meters, with bids to be in by July 3, 1961. NORTH SIDE PARKING LOT PAVING: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike, the Council approved to have Engineer Fletcher prepare specifications for paving the North side Parking loot. NEW LIBRARIAN:. Alderman Wright reported a new librarian will start July.lst. -5.. 6/5/61 DEATH OF HARRY TAICOTT: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle the City Council adopted a resolution in memory of Harry Talcott.' MULTI-FAMILY'ZONING OAKTON ST. CASE: Alderman Flauter made the following report: "Your Committe on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found the area known as the Trendel property north of Oakton Street South of Forest Avenue is now before the County Zoning Board for Multi -family zoning. Since the granting of such zoning would be contrary to the City Plan and to the best interest of. the City, we your Committee on Judiciary, therefore recommend that the City Attorney Dowd be hired to represent the City of Des Plaines in such legal action appropriate to the matter." The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Travis to retain Attorney D owd for the case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, F igard, Prickett, Retie, Travis, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion c arried. MR. KRUEGER VS CITY OF DES PLAINES: Alderman Flauter reported that City Attorney Dowd be instructed, upon receipt of the proper release from Mr. Krueger, due to injury, to settle the matter for the amount of $66.70. The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Tistle to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, Figard,'Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor_ declared the motion carried. CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. CASE: Alderman Flauter made the following report: "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found that upon the presentation, of certain facts, such as provious zoning, general characteristics of the neighborhood, the acceptance of proposed.construction by those in the immediate area and upon recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to the City of Des Plaines' legal position. "We, your Committee on Judiciary, therefore recommend that the City Attorney be so instructed to avoid costly and practical litigation in this matter, and that a court decree be entered." On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Wright, the Council approved the report. APPOINT CIVIL DEFENSE DIREhTOR: On motion by Alderman W right and seconded by Tistle the appointment of Civil Defense Director was removed from the table. On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Tistle, the Council. appointed Mrs. Marshall Tarbert Civil Defense Director to December 31, 1961. • C NIL D EFENSE DIREICTOR S ALARY: The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Figard to set the salary of the Civil Defense Director at $50.00 per month with the Civil D efense allowing $25.00 per month. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayeai Alderman Wright, Tures, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Rateike, Blume and Travis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILIS: 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 ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT ' FOR SAME. The motion was made by. Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle 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, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, T istie, Travis, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. -6- 6/5/61 TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT: The Clerk read the report of the Traffic Commission which the Mayor referred to the Street Committee. REZONING REPORT NORTHWEST HIGHWAY BETWEEN CORNELL AND CAMBRIDGE: The Clerk read the above Zoning .Board report that the.petition be denied to.r ezone to Commercial. The Clerk also read a letter from Attorney Howard asking to have the report re- ferred,to the Municipal Development Committee for reconside*ation. The Mayor so referred it/ REZONING APPROVAL.OF 1202 HARDING TO M-2. MANUFACTURING: The Clerk read the Zoning Board report approving the rezoning. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report and Attorney is to d raft an ordinance. ZONING BOARD REPORT ON AMENDING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Board recommended not to amend ordinance to allow residential in r ear of store. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle, the issuing of permits for building in Commercial property was referred to Attorney Dowd. ZONING BOARD REPORT ON AMENDING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Board recommended to delete the use of regulations regarding number of persons in M-1. The Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee.: KUNTZE BUILDING CORP. LETTER: The Mayor readlthe following letter:• "This is to notify you that the undersigned, Kuntze Building Corp. has taken over the verbal committment which Mr. Chester Mitchel ,of the Des PlainesrDempater.Develop- meat Corporation made to the City of Des Planes via the City Council a year and a half ago. Said cammittment, as I remember it,. was made on the basis of $3,000.00 per year for a period of five years. The undersigned, Kuntze Building Corporation will make said payments annually, beginning with $3,000.00 on June 15, 1961; •,000.00 on December' 301 1961; then $3,000.00 each December annually thereafter until paid. "If this is agreeable with the City fathers, I wou3�i appreciate hearing from you as to whom the check should be made payable. "If there are any questions, please contact the writer." /s/'E. W. Kuntze, President, Kuntze Bldg. Corp. On'motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell the Council accepted the agreement. LETTER FROM LOUIS KLEIN AND OTHERS: The Mayor read the above letter in which a group of people for the Chicago National Bank of Chicago as'Trustee under Trust No. 15363, agree to donate some land in Orchard Place Area to Des Plaines for park and playground purposes. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle, the Council approved to accept this land but to be deeded to the Des Plaines Park District. ADO? TELEPHONE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the second r eading the Middle States Telephone Company Franchise Ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: AldermanRateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi.' Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION NOT TO SERVE WATER TO SUBDIVISION ON RAND ROAD: The Clerk read the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Blume to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk -7- 6/5/61 called the roll with the following results: ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Tures, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle,Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi. Nays: None.. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to adjourn to Monday June/2, 1961, at 8:00 P.M. The motion was' voted upon by acclamation. 6AT-(1)1/ // Otto W. J.ienrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JUNE 12, ' 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, Travis, Bell, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Luellen, and Jackson responding to roll c all. REPORT OF ZONING BOARD TO AMEND ORDINANCE: The Zoning Board recommended to amend the ordinance Section 3B4, Area and Intensity of Use regulations. "3. REAR YARD: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet or 20% of the depth of the lot, whichever dimension is'less-except where a usable -alley abuts on the rear lot line; and also, except where the subject lot is a corner lot." On motion by Alderman Pal and seconded by Travis, the Council approved to have the City Attorney draft an amending ordinance.' Alderman Tures arrived at this time. ULIRICH SUB. PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Develop- ment Committee. Alderman W right arrived at this time. SAFETY COUNCIL'ETT'ER: The Clerk read the following letter. "The Safety Council at its May 9th regular business meeting discussed at' length the delay of the ONE WAY SYSTEM -for Lee Street and Gracfland Avenue. "It was felt that we should go on r ecord as opposing any d elay of the one way system as approved by the state and that an effort should be made to at least put part of the plan into operation as soon as possible. "It was recommended that a study should be made if funds would be available for a part of the light system at less than a $100,000 would not be workable. The balance of the program could be put in as funds were made available. ' "Another suggestion in an effort to move traffic was to use additional police to direct traffic on Graceland Avenue for one way program. "The cost of lives and injuries in accidents are uppermost in our thoughts but of equal importance is the economic loss to our citizens, our business people and the city of Des Plaines that traffic snarls create. "The Safety Council recommends that every a ffort'shoe be made to shorten.the delay of the ONE WAY SYSTEM." /s/ Walter J. Wieser, President." The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER: The Clerk r ead'the above letter - traffic hazard at Lee and Touhy regarding traffic lights. Also, to post speed limits on Touhy. The Mayor requested the letter be Deferred to him. CP