08/21/19616
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING'OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HEID IN THE C OUNC IL ROOM, CITY HALL,
AUGUST 21, 1961 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 following
rOsults: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Fluter and Figard. Alderman Luellen was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Tistle to approve the minutes,of August 7, 1961, which the Council approved by
acclamation.
OPEN BIDS -SUBMERSIBLE PUMP: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by
Wright, the Council concurred on opening the following bids:
M. P. Schneller and Associates, Aurora, 111. 5,376.80
Boyd and Storm, Chicago, I11. • 5,770.00
Milaeger Well and Ptmmp Co. Milwaukee, Wis. 5,800.00
On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in
referring the above to_the Water and Finance Committees And Superintendent of
Public, Works for study and report.
OPEN BIDS - SEWER RODDING MACHINE: On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded
by Travis, the Council concurred in opening the following bidst
City Sales Company,,Chicago, Ill. • ,3,900.85
OtBrien Manufacturing Corp.,Chicago, I11. 1,868.05
Trojan Tool Equipment, Evanston, 111. ',150.00
Alternate 3,695.00
On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council concurred
in referring the above bids to the Sewer and Finance Committees and Superintendent
of Public Works for study and report.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPEAL TRENDEL CASE: City Attorney Dowd informed the City
Council of the decision against the City on above. On a motion by Alderman
Travis and seconded by Blume, the Council concurred in adopting resolution to
direct States Attorney to file appeal with Supreme Court.
WALZ INJURY CASE: The Mayor referred the civil action of Edna Walz to the
Judiciary Committee for study and report.
City Engineer Fletcher made a progress report on shooting of Well No. 6 and
resolution for highway maintenance for 1961.
APPROVE ANNEXATION DISTRICT' 62 PLAINFIEID SCHOOL SITE: Alderman Bell read the
following report: "Your Committee has found property is contiguous to the City
limits, school district requests annexation in order to obtain city water and sewage.
We recommend annexation of the property as requested. Ordinance be placed on
first reading."
ZEMON CAPITOL HILL UNIT 6: Alderman Bell made the following report:, "Your Committee
has found plat consists of 14 single family residential lots. This is a portion.
of the large overall plat approved by this Council in April of 1960, and now
submitted as a separate unit for the purpose of financing. Plan Commission
has approved the plat, with no variations. We recommend approval of the plat
as shown, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon receipt of bonds
to cover the necessary improvements." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded
by Prickett, the Council concurred in the report.
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BLUETTtS FAIRVIEW GARDENS, THIRD ADDITION: Alderman Bell made the following
report: "our Committee has found property is not within the City but within
the one and one half mile jurisdiction area. Plan Commission has approved the
plat. A restrictive covenant prohibits egress or ingress to any of the Double ,
Frontage lots from Wolf Road. We recommend approval of the plat as shown. Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign the plat..",On a motion by Alderman Bell and
seconded by Blume the Council concurred in the report.
BRICKMAN MANOR UNIT "A": Alderman Bell made the following report: " Your
Committee has found property consists of 30 lots plus a tract of land approximately
667 feet X 325 feet, donated to the Feehanville School District. Property is
not within the City of Des Plaines but within the one and half mile jurisdiction
area. Plat has been approved by the Plan Commission. We recommend approval
of the plat as shown. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat." On a
motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett, the Council concurred in the
report.
M-1 ZONING AMENDMENT: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee
has found number of employees has not direct relationship to type of industry.
Zoning Board recommends section 5A.2 paragraph (i) be deleted. ,Bot' the City
Code Committee and the Municipal Development Committee met and considered the
Zoning Board recommendation. We recommend Zoning Board report be concurred in
Paragraph I of section 5A.2 be deleted. City Attorney be authorized to prepare
the proper amendment." The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by
Prickett, the Council concurred in the report.
HORSE RIDING STABLES: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee
found no zoning presently exists`in which a riding stable might be included.
This condition is true not only for riding stables but also for other outdoor
amusements such as IGo-Cart' tracks and trompolene centers. We recommend the
City Code Committee be instructed to consider the creation of a new classifica-
tion covering the various forms of outdoor amusements not now mentioned in our
ordinances." The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume, and
the Council concurred in the report and referred ,same to the City Attorney.
RESIDENTIAL AT REAR OF STORES: Alderman Bell made the following report:
"Your Committee found only 2 of 6 Zoning Board members voted against proposed
amendment. We presently permit residences above commercial establishments and
it seems improper to deny this right to prospective residents seeking to live
behind their commercial property'. The building of stores or commercial estab-
lishments in front of existing homes is unsightly and provisions should be made
to permit such buildings as one unit only. We recommend zoning ordinance be
amended to permit single family residential apartments behind commercial es-
tablishments provided the tenants are the proprietors of the commerce being
conducted, and provided the entire building is so constructed for this purpose.
City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary amendment." The motion was
made by Bell and seconded by !Prickett, the Council concurred in the report. .
Alderman Bell announced a Municipal Development Committee meeting for Thursday,
August 31, 1961 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss Buckhorn Trailer letter and zoning for
Rock Road Construction property.
APPOINT NEW FOLIC ++ On a motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Bonaguidi
the Council concurred in the following report: "We your committee on Police
request the concurrance of the City Council to have the Police and Fire
Commission to certify one Lieutenant, one Sergeant and one Patrolman. The
Lieutenant is to fill the vacancy created when Lieutenant Hintz was promoted to
Captain. The Sergeant -to fill the vacancy created in promoting a Sergeant to
Lieutenant. The Patrolman to fill the vacancy created in promoting a patrolman
to Sergeant.
CROSSING GUARD AT WOLF AND RAND ROADS: Alderman Figard made the following
report in which the Council concurred: "We your Police Committee recommend
one crossing guard during school hours at Rand and Wolf Roads. Police squad
car shall serve same function at Wolf and Central Roads, excepting when there
is an emergency.
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AWARD TWO-WAY RADIO BID TO MOTOROLA: Alderman Figard read the following report:
"We your Committee for police, fire and civil defense recommend we purchase
the Motorola equipment as they are equipped with two channels, one channel pro-
vides communication between the Marshall of Police and Fire Marshall with no
interferance for a ,cost. of,.,41,205,Q0.". The Mayor. putthe question and the Deputy
Clerk called the roll with the following°"resu t's: -J.Ayee: ,'AAldermqn Prickett,
,Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling,
Flauter and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. •
BOY SCOUT TROOP 6, DES PLAINES: Alderman Travis of, Youth Activities'Committee
introduced Troop 6, Des Plaines to the Council.
FIRE CONTRACTS: On a motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike the_
Council concurred, Mayor and City Clerk signing Park, Ridge Manor, Hawthorne -Rand,
South Maine and North Maine Fire Districts contracts.
Alderman Bonaguidi reported illness and auto accident due to mosquito spraying,
the Mayor referred manner of spraying and chemicals used,to Superintendent of
Public Works for_report.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY RAILROAD AVENUE SOUTH OF TOUHY AVENUE: Alderman Jackson made
the following report: "Your Committee has found that the requested driveway does
not present any traffic problems. We recommend that a permit be issued for one
24 foot driveway, located on east side of Railroad Avenue approximately 250 feet
south of Touhy Avenue as indicated on sketch." The motion was made by Alderman,
Jackson and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in report.
ADVERTISE BIDS FOR SNOW LOADER -BLOWER: Alderman Jackson made the following report:
"Your Committee found that the city now possess one piece of a quiFment capable
of picking snow up from the business district streets and loading it into trucks
for removal; that it is important to remove snow befor6 the commuters hit the
business area; that in the event our present snow loader breaks down (this home-
made loader, did break down last year) we are without efficient means of disposing
of snow from the downtown business district or the Oakton Street business district;
this new loader was provided for in the current budget under account S-25. We
recommend that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to draw specifica-
tions for a new combination snoi3 blower -loader with the bids returnable on
September 18." On motion made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis, the
Council concurred in the report.
SIGNS FOR MAPLE SCHOOL: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your
committee found that the signs installed on a temporary basis have had the desired
effect of affording needed protection to the school children and area residents
without causing undue traffic interference. We recommend that the City Attorney
be instructed to draw -the necessary ordinences to provide for the following:
1 - 20 mile per hour speed limit on Maple Street from Touhy to Howard; 2 - 4 way
stop signs at Howard and Maple and; 3 stop signs facing north causing Maple
Street and Maple Industrial Street traffic to stop before merging." On a motion
made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell, the Council concurred in the report.
PARKING WEIWYN AND MAPLE STREETS: Alderman Jackson made the following report:
"Your committee has found that the concentration of industrial employee parking
on Welwyn is causing a hardship for Welwyn residents; that the industrial dis-
trict has provided adequate parking in their own area; and that parking re-
strictions on Welwyn are not likely to cause employee parking on any of the
neighboring streets as the additional block walk from those streets would be
just as far as the outer edges of the parking lot. We recommend that the City
Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance providing for signs to be erected
on that side of Welwyn not controlled by the Alternate year parking ordinance,
to read 'Two Hour Parking, 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P.M, except on Saturdays, Sundays,
and Holidays." On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bell, the
Council concurred in the report.
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STOP SIGN ORCHARD STREET NORTH OF OAXTON: Alderman Jackson made the following
reports "Your Committee found that the traffic habits of the people leaving
this commercial area are such that the resident whose homes surround the area
should have the protection of additionaltraffic control at this point. We re-
commend that the City Attorney be requested to draw the ordinance necessary to
provide for the placement of a single stop sign in the parkway on the west side
of Orchard as described above for the purpose of causing eastbound traffic
entering Orchard om;'thisal .eSro jetstilotcha,ofi(1570cOrdtiOtdOtohst@p." On a
motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis, the, Council concurred in the
report.
STOP SIGN WHITE AND RIVERVIEW: Alderman Jackson made the following report:
"Your committee found that the nature of traffic in the area involved has
changed substantially in the last few years and that the location above is one
of a number of locations which require a change in control. We recommend that
the Traffic Commission be requested to initiate a study of the area from Oakton
to Everett and from Route 45 to River Road, giving particular attention to the
following: use of one way streets where practical; elimination of or rearranging
of stop signs presently in the area; and replacement of stop signs with yield
signs where possible." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the
Council concurred in the report.
Alderman Jackson announced a meeting of Streets and Traffic Committee August
28, 1961 at 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Moehling.announced a meeting of the Sewer Committee August 29, 1961 at
8:00 P.M.
KUNTZE SEWER AGREEMENT: The Mayor referrld Allen Meyer on Kuntze, Bata
Development and Algonquin Residential sewer agreement letter to the Sewer Committee
for study -and report.
J. EMIL ANDERSON SIGN AT TOUHY AND MAPLE: Alderman Blume made the following
report: "Your Committee found the applicant J. Emil Anderson desires to con-
struct a temporary 'Real Estate - For Sale' sign on his own property now
zoned manufacturing M-1, the sign is to be single faced 10' high and 25' long
equaling 250 sq. ft. non -illuminated. We recommend that the applicant be
granted a temporary sign permit from the Building Commissioner for a period
of one year upon presentation of proper fees, etc." On a motion made by
Alderman Blume and seconded by Tistle, the Council concurred in the report.
GENERAL TIRE SIGN: Alderman Blume made the folloiiing report: "Your Committee
has found applicant desires a sign of 76' X 2' or 152 square feet to be fastened
to the front of owners building set back approximately 50' from street. Sign is
to be illuminated by neon lights. We recommend that the Council grant the
applicant permission to construct said sign subject to payment of proper fee
and proper specifications for construction. On a motion by Alderman Blume and
seconded by Travis the Council concurred in the report.
ADVERTISE BIDS TREE SANITATION AND REMOVAL: On a motion by Alderman Tures and
.seconded by Figard the council concurred in advertising bids for tree sanitation
and removal specifications drawn by Superintendent of Public Works returnable
September 5, 1961.
Alderman Moehling reported on Civil Defense fall -out shelters.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: A1detnanTrickett presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS
ARE DUE AND PAYABIE AND THAT THE
.MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
'HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
FOR SAME.
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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 Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell,
Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter and°Figard.
Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVE IDEAL OVERALL BILL: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Figard to approve the Ideal Overall Cleaners bill for $119.00.
The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter and Figard. Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVE RESURVEY BY J. L. JACOBS COMPANY: The motion was made by Alderman
Prickett and seconded by Figard to approve expenditure of not to exceed $1,000.00
to update the J. L. Jacobs plan. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk
called the roll with the following r esults: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle,
Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, ,Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter,
and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVE TIMECLOCK: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Bell to purchase three timeclocks returnable September 5, 1961. After discussion,
Alderman Prickett withdrew his motion and Bell his second, then on a motion
by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike, the Council concurred in the
purchase of timeclocks as deemed necessary. Alderman Travis voted "no."
ADOPT ANNEXATION PLAINFIEID SCHOOL SITE: The motion was made by Alderman Bell
and seconded by Blume to adopt annexation ordinance for Plainfield school site.
The Mayor put the question and the deputy clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi,
Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter and Figard. Nays: None. The
Mayor voted "AyeP and declared the motion carried.
ADOPT CORA AND THACKER STOP SIGN: The motion was made by Alderman Jackson
and seconded by Travis to adopt stop sign at Cora and Thacker and speed limit
on Thacker. Street, ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle,
Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter
and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayordeclared the motion carried.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE ORDINANCE ADOPTED: The motion was made by Alderman Jackson
and seconded by Figard to adopt resolution on contagious disease. The Mayor
put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results:
Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike,
Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter and Figard. Nays: None. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
DISTRICT 63 REZONING LET'h±t: The Mayor referred the School District 63 letter
protesting rezoning to the City Attorney.
CENTRAL AND WOLF TRAFFIC LIGHTS: On a motion by,Alderman Tures and seconded by
Travis the Council concurred in resolution from the State to install traffic
lights at Wolf and Central Roads, for Mayor and City Clerk to sign resolution.
1961 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION: On a motion by Alderman Tures and seconded
by Tistle, the Council concurred, Mayor and City Clerk signing 1961 Highway
Maintenance for State Highway Department.
INTERSTATE STBE;L ANNEXATION: The Mayor put the annexation ordinance on first
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ADOPT HARDING AVENUE ZONING: On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Blume the Council concurred in putting above ordinance on passage. The ,motion
was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume to adopt the above zoning
ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with
the following results: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson,
Bonaguidi, Rateike,, Blume, Tures, Wright, Moehling, Flauter, and Figard. Nays:
None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
10 MILE ALLEY SPEED LIMIT: The Mayor read for the first reading the above
ordinance.
STOP SIGN BEAU DRIVE AND THACKER: The Mayor read for the first reading the
above ordinance.
STOP SIGN THACKER AND MARSHALL DRIVE: The Mayor read for the first reading
the above ordinance.
STOP SIGN MARSHALL AND KATHLEEN DRIVES: The Mayor read for the first reading
the above ordinance.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CHANGING DEMPSTER OFFICIALLY TO THACKER STREET: On a motion
by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the Council adopted the resolution
changing Dempster Street from Mt. Prospect Road to Route 83 to Thacker Street.
On zoning by County, the Mayor presented case 246 which the Council concurred in
not to protest. On a motion by Alderman'Prickett and seconded by F igard, the
Council concurred in the Mayor filing a protest`to county on case # 227.
The Mayor announced an Illinois Municipal League conference will be November
4, 5, 6, and 7, 1961. City Clerk is to be notified of intent.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS: On a motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by
Prickett, the Council concurred in the -following appointment to April 30, 1964:
Elmer Passow, Lucille Scholl and Ruth Kimball.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and
seconded by Jackson, the Council concurred in appointment of Arthur Mason until
April 30, 1964.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Tures and'seconded
by Figard, the Council concurred in appoint of Arthur King until April 30, 1965.
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Blume and seconded
by Prickett, the Council concurred in appointments of M. Weideman, H. Kaufman, V.
Jacks, R. Kolze and C. Payne until April 30, 1965. '
ADVERTISE BIDS FOR TIRES AND TUBES: On a motion by Alderman Figard and seconded
by Tistle, the Council concurred in advertising bids for tires and tubes, re-
turnable September 18, 1961 and department heads to draw specifications.
Alderman Figard announced official City Council Golf outing for September 29,
1961 at Mt. Prospect Country Club.
City Engineer reported north school parking lot would be refinished starting
August 24, 1961.
ADVERTISE REPLACEMENT WATER MAINS: On a motion by Alderman Tures and seconded
by Bonaguidi, the Council concurred in advertising bids to replace water mains,
specifications to be drawn by City Engineer returnable September 5, 1961.
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On request of Alderman T ravis, the Mayor referred lights on Touhy from River
Road to Mannheim Road was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for
study and report.
Alderman Travis announced Oakton Street Laundromat either be closed at 19:00 P.M.
or would have an attendent, if staying'open all night.
On a request of Alderman Prickett, the Mayor referred ingress and egress of.
Algonquin Road at Algonquin -Lee shopping center to the Streets and leaffic
Committee.
Police Chief Kennicott was presented the Walker Safety Award.
ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis, the Council
concurred in adjournment.
Gladys
. Buchholz, Deputlerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
SEt'i»IBER 5, 1961 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel
with Alderman Tistle, Travis, Bell, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling,
Flauter, Figard and Bonaguidi responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by
Blume to approve the minutes of August 21, 1961. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation.
OPEN BIDS FOR WATE MAIN REPLACEMENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded
by Figard the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. Two bids were re-
ceived - Joe B. DiVito and Company and Rossetti Contracting Company. The bids
were referred to the Water and Finance Committees. The meeting was recessed
and after reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by
Figard to award the bid to Joe DiVito and Company. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman
Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, Bell,
and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of the Treasurer and Comptroller
for August. Engineer Fletcher reported the drilling of Well No. 6 is completed
At request of Engineer Fletcher and on motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by
Wright, the Council approved to advertise bids for a Chlorinator with bids to be
returned October 2, 1961.
Attorney Dowd reported County Zoning hearing for apartments in the area of School
District 63. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike, the Council
authorized Attorney Dowd to prepare a protest of zoning.
APPROVE MEADOW LANE SUB.: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume,
the Council approved the plat and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same.
APPROVE ANNEXATION OF ROCKROAD S.W. CORNER TOUHY AVE. & MT.:PROSPECT ROAD:
Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development