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01/02/1962108 -3- 12/18/61 The motion was made by Alderman lPrickett 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, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett,,Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson, Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A check for $205.00 for Stott Electric was removed from the resolution at the request of Alderman Rateike. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT: The Clerk informed the Council he had placed a copy of the report on each Alderman's desk. At request of Alderman.Jackson, item 2 of the report was referred to Superintendent Wernicke about U-turn sign on Maple Street. On item.9, on motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded • by Tistle, City Attorney Dowd is to prepare ordinance "No Parking at Any Time" signs on west. side of Mannheim Road, between Everett and Prospect Avenues. CENTRAL SCHOOL REZONING: The rezoning ordinance was referred to the Municipal' Development Committee at request of Alderman Rateike. The Municipal Develop- ment Committee will hold a meeting December 28th at 8:00 P.M. GO-KART ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FALL OUT`SHELTERS ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING RATES: The Clerk presented the above resolution. On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Blume, the Council adopted the resolution. DEVONSHIRE IN DES PLAINES UNIT 3 PIAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal Development Committee. STOP SIGN BROWN & ALLES: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the Council approved to have City Attorney draft ordinance for the above stop sign. WILLOW STREET ONE-WAY: The Mayor referred to the Street Committee about one- way on Willow Street. Alderman . Prickett requested a sign on parkway on Des Plaines Avenue and Thacker Street be removed. It was,referred to Superintendent Wernicke and Chief Kennicott. ADJOURNMENT: . The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Bonaguidi to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. r /I AMA Otto . J. enrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING'OF THE CITY COUNCIL , DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JANUARY 2, 1962 AT 8::0O P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert.H. Behrel with Alderman Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume,irkight, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bell responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of December 18, 1961. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. 109 -2- 1/2/62 OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of the Building Commissioner. REZONING AT DES P.LAINES AND OAKWOOD AVE. DENIED: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal. Development has investigated the above and has found property is presently occupied by a greenhouse and is surrounded by single family residential property. Rezoning of this property would constitute spot zoning and open the way for future multi -family develo- ment in the area. If rezoned the property would automatically receive the 2000 square foot variation approved by the Zoning Board and would encourage further pressure for such variations in the immediate area. We, your Committee on Municipal development, therefore recommend denial of this rezoing request from the present C-2 Commercial zoning to R-4 Multi -family." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett the Council concurred in the recommenda- tion. REZONING SPOTTER AND BALLARD APPROVED: Alderman Bell made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property was zoned R-4 in the County and automatically zoned R-2 upon annexation. Residents of the residential portion of this property are still being taxed as R-4 property and have presented tax bills to so prove. Due to traffic conditions on these streets, it seems unrealistic to expect contin- ued R-2 use of the property and Commercial Zoning seems most desirable for the area. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend approval of the rezoning as requested. City Attorney be authorized to draw the necessary ordinance." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike the Council concurred in the recommendation. REZONING PALLET DEVICES AT GRACELAND AND OAKWOOD AVENUES APPROVED: Alder- man Bell made the following report: ."Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found rezoning of this property would permit improvement of buildings owned by Pallet Devices and presently non- conforming. Due to the frontage on the'Soo Line Tracks, the land is not suitable for development as C-2 as presently zoned. Zoning Board has approved the rezoning. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, there- fore rOcommend property be rezoned to M-1 as requested. City Attorney be authorized to dray the proper':. ordinance." On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. CENTRAL SCHOOL REZONING APPROVED: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Blume the Council approved the following report by Alderman Bell: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found property is currently zoned strip commercial along Lee Street frontage. Zoning Board unanamously recommended rezoning of.this property. The area is principally commercial in nature and the neighborhood undoubtedly will be completely so zoned in time. No liquor could be sold from these premises due to its proximity to the church and school. There is no probability of desirable commercial development taking place on a larger site than on the present strip zoning. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend rezoning of the property as originally approved by this Council. Ordinance be placed on second reading tonight." REFERENDUM FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TAX RATE: On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Prickett the Council instructed City Attorney Dowd to prepare ordinance for above referendum. WILLOW AND EVERGREEN ONE-WAY APPROVED: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on S treets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found Willow Street is -18 feet aide kith parking allowed on one side only. If cars are parked solid on the side whre it is permissable cars froom E. and W. can not use the street at the same time. We, your Committee on Streets and ]traffic, therefore recommend that Willow Street be made one-way East Harding to Laurel and that Evergreen be made one-way West Laurel to Graceland, to handle the return traffic. The City Attorney should draw the necessary ordinances to implement these changes." 0 1/2/62 On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume the Council approved the report. LEE STREET WIDENING APPROVED: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found the flow of traffic along Lee Street would be aided by adding six feet to the existing width of forty feet from Prairie, to Thacker.That in the interest of keeping a reasonable amount of sidewalk on both sides of the street it would be desirable to add -three feet to each side of the street rather than six feet to a single side. By adding three feet to each side we will also avoid creating a jog which might become a severe accident hazard under adverse driving conditions such as fog, glaze, etc. That the addition of the proposed six feet would give Lee Street a uniform width of 46 feet from Ellinwood through Thacker. That the project cost would be about $10;000, and with State Department of Public Roads approval could be accomplished with Motor Fuel Tax funds. "We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: that the City Engineer be instructed to draw the necessary plans and resolution in order that application for State approval may be made as soon- as. possible. It is this committee's intention that this matter be given priority treat- ment in order to get:tte work started as soon as weather permits." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council approved the report. ONE-WAY STREET SYSTEM APPROVED: Alderman Jackson reported the following: "Your Committee on Streets and. Traffic has investigated the above and has found that periodically and predictably the traffic pattern on Lee Street be- comes so complex as to pose needless problems for individuals using Des Plaines streets and for the official bodies responsible for the condition of the streets and the safe efficient passage of traffic over them: "That this problem is not unique to Des Plaines; that the report, of George W. Barton and Associates, Consulting Engineers, recommended a specific one-way street system to minimize traffic conflicts in the downtown commercial district and its approaches; that the commercial interests in town fear devaluation if a one-way system is initiated; that residents of streets near the proposed.one-way system are concerned as to the effect that the new traffic pattern will have on their areas; that a report published by the United States Chamber of Commerce indicates that one-way streets help rather than hurt business; that the neighboring town of Evanston has initiated.,.an effective one-way system without devaluing the commercial property and without creating unreasonable hardships for adjacent residential areas. According to the head of their police depart- ment, Chief Kelsh, traffic\is not only moving more smoothly than ever, but in greater volume. "We your Committee on S treets. and Traffic, 'therefore recommend: 1) that we greatly increase the capacity of our commercial streets in the down- town area. 2) that we provide the area with a safer traffic pattern for motorists and pedestrians. 3) that we offer greater ease of movement to those using our downtown area. In order to accomplish the above it is further recommended that the City adopt the Barton report recommendations for a one-way streets system as outlined in their report of November, 1959 to the Des Plaines City Council. - Graceland - Southbound only from Jefferson to Oakwood. First Street - Southeast only from Oakwood, to Lee Street. Lee Street - South of First Street, two-way traffic. Lee Street - North of First Street, one-way North to Jefferson and two-way thereafter. "It is the committee's recommendation that the above plan be put into effect for a seven month trial period from June, 1962 through January, 1963. •The, City Attorney shouldlbe instructed to draw whatever ordinances are - necessary to implement the program and the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer should work together to accomplish the adjustments. necessary to insure safe, efficient implementation of this report. -4- 1/2/62 "Particular attention should be•paid to the effect of the 'one-way pair on the nearby residential areas and whatever measures possible taken to protect the character of the neighborhood." Alderman Jackson made the motion which was seconded by Travis to approve the report.. A motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Rateike to refer back to the Committee was lost. The previous motion was approved- by acclamation vote. TO TRANSFER $4,000.00 FROM SALES TAX TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to transfer $4,000.00 from Sales Tax to Special Assessment No. 157 instead of from the Water Fund. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:: Alderman:Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell -Jackson and Bonaguidi.. Nays: None. ,The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES UNTIL 1962: APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE IS ADOPTED: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle the above resolution was adopted. • UNITED MOTOR COACH QUIT CLAM DEED: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the Mayor and Clerk were authori-zed to sign same. ADOPT CENTRAL SCHOOL REZONING ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Prickett'to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE REVISING BUILDING CODE FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alder- man Prickett and seconded by Moehling to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Planter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None.. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. ADOPT GO-KARTS ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,• Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None., The Mayor declared the motion carried. RED BALLOON RESTAURANT REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: The above request was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. FEDERAL PACIFIC ELECTRIC CO. LETTER: The above letter about traffic signs on Maple Street, was referred to the Street Committee. STREET DEDICATION ILLINOIS ST: The above report about street dedication at end of Illinois Street of Electric Company property was referred to City Attorney. ORDINANCE - STOP SIGNS BROWN AND ALLES STREETS: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT PARKING ON MANNHEIM ROAD BETWEEN EVERETT AND PROSPECT AVENUES: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. ADOPT REZONING ORDINANCE PALLET DEVICES AT OAKWOOD AND GRACE LAND: The Clerk -5- 1/2/62 read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alder- man Bell and seconded by Luellen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the, roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateiker Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling,, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE PARKING ON ILLINOIS, EIM AND CORA STREET,Si The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alder- man Tistle and seconded by Travis to adopt the ordinance.The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell,. Jackson and Bonaguidi., Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor reported of attending meeting with a group of City Attorneys re- garding new State Statute on subdivisions 1-1/2 miles of City limits. They will try to get a test case to invalid the law. Alderman Moehling reported of receiving a letter if the City objected to extending the O'Hare run -ways. ' The Mayor will write a letter objecting to two run -ways going northeast and northwest. APPROVE $1,785.00 EXPENDITURE FOR REHABILITATION WORK AT WATER PLANT. Alder- man Flauter reported the following: "Your Committee on Water has investigated the above and has found the Walker Process Equipment Company has recommend- ed complete repair of the unit, dismantling, repair of burner, refractory liner, booster, and addition of a.booster pump at a cost of $1,500.00. A replacement tube bundle at $145.00 is also required. Services of a man to assist in installation at $140.00 is also required. We, your Committee on Water, therefore recommend the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the repairs in the approximate amount of $1,785.00, and I so move." The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Tistle to approve the expenditure. The Mayor put the Question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehlingy Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Tistle the Council meeting was adjourned. Otto W. { enrich, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JANUARY 15, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard Prickett, Tistle, Travis and Bell responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to approve the minutes of January 2, 1962. Alderman Jackson requested the Street Committee report be changed to one-way west on Willow -and one-way east on Evergreen. Council approved by aoclamation vote. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of Comptroller, Mrs. Emerson of Nurse and Welfare Association and the Zoning Board of annual hearings. CHARLES ESSER SUMMONS: Attorney Dowd received the above summons, which the Mayor referred to the Judiciary Committee. TIT