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ADOPT RESOLUTION STATE HIGHWAY DRIVEWAYS, ETC. The Clerk read the above resolu-
tion. On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume the Council adopted
the resolution.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO IMPROVE ALGONQUIN ROAD AND WHITE ST. The Clerk read the
above resolution improving a portion of the above streets - sum of $25,000.00 .
On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by' Prickett the Council adopted the
resolution.
ADOPT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALGONQUIN ROAD ARTERIAL STREET NO. 38 FROM DES PLAINES
AVE. TO EIMHURST ROAD.: The Clerk read the above resolution and on motion by
Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen the Council adopted the resolution.
ADOPT RESOLUTION IMPROVING THACKER STREET: The Clerk read the above resolution
to improve Thacker Street from D es Plaines Ave. to Wolf Road - sum of 265,000.00.
On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Jackson the Council adopted the
resolution. _
LETTER FROM E. J. MEHEGAN REGARD/NG MR. II D'S VARIATION FOR PARKING LOT ON
ILLINOIS ST. GRANTED DEC. 16, 1960. No building permit was issued to date so
after six months the variation is void. Attorney Dowd was instructed to write
Mr. Lund informing him of the above on motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by
Tistle.
S00 LINE R.R. LICENSE 15967 WATER MAIN EXTENSION ORCHARD PLACE:
The Clerk pre-
sented above license. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by
Luellen that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same. A fee of $50.00
was stated in the letter but the Clerk said the license fee never was more than
one dollar and said he would remit one dollar: 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. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
SIGN APPLICATION: Several sign applications were referred to the Building
Control Committee.
Letter was received from Earl Wright in which he would appreciate consideration
as architect for proposed fire station. The Mayor has the letter.
REQUEST'FOR LIQUOR LICENSE: A request for liquor license for cocktail lounge
for Travel Lodge Motel, 3003 Mannheim Road was referred to the License and
Inspection Committee,
At Alderman''Figard's request the widening of Prairie Avenue from First Ave. to
Wolf Road was referred to Engineer Fletcher.
Alderman Bell requested "yield right-of-way" signs be placed on Welwyn and Fargo
for Cedar Street.
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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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
• CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,
.CITY HALL, FEBRUARY 19, 1962 AT 8:00 1'.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert. H. Behrel, who
presided, with Alderman Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, 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
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Tistle to approve the minutes of February 5, 1962. Correction that bids for
police cars,be to include gasoline and to be without gasoline. The minutes were
approved by acclamation vote.
On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded'by Luellen, the Council requested to
readvertise bids squard cars. A bid is to be submitted for cars without gasoline
and one with gasoline. Bids are to be•returned March 5, 1962.
OPEN BIDS FOR THREE TRUCKS: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by
Bonaguidi the Clerk was instructed to open. the bids for trucks. The following
bids were received:
I. nternatibnalCHdrvester Co.
Des Plaines Motor Sales
Holmes Motor Co.
Kuhlman & Nagel
Trade In
18,823.99 900.00
19,123.75 950.79
19,882.00 350.80
16,254.50(includes
trade in)
17,923.99
18,172.96
19,531.20
On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Blume the Bids were referred to
the Street and Sewer and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works.
Alderman Wright appeared at this time.
OPEN BIDS ON FIRE TRUCK: On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike
the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received:
The Seagrave Corp. 25,496.00
Midwest Fire & Safety Equipti Co. 25;873.75
American LaFrance 25,768.00
On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Figard the bids were referred to
the Fire and Finance Committees and Chief R. Kolze.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of Comptroller Bach for
receipts in January and the 1961 Annual Report.
Attorney Dowd reported on County Zoning Case east of the City. The motion was
made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to retain Attorney Dowd for the
case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,
Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi, Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
THREE CASE SUMMONS: Attorney Dowd reported receiving the summons on the Edna
Walz Case, the Mackiewicz Case and the Hansen et al'. Case. The Mayor referred
all the summons to the Judiciary Committee.
PROPERTY AT HOWARD AND ASH PINE AND HIGHLAND: Building Commissioner Weideman
requested to refer to the Judiciary Committee a counter suit against Mr. Markowitz,
the owner of apartments located at above streets. This suit would seek court
action to force this,builder to fulfill his obligations to the City of Des Plaines:
namely finishing streets around the property, installing sidewalks and maintaining
property in the east 1/2' block in a proper manner to avioid blighting the a"ea.
APPROVE BLUME'S WEST ACRES SUB. UNIT A: Alderman Bell reported on above sub-
division and made the motion which was sedonded by Prickett to approve the
subdivision and annexation, the Mayor and City Clerk to be authorized to sign
the plat upon receipt of bonds. The Attorney is to draft annexation ordinance.
The motion was approved by acclamation vote.
PLEASANT MANOR SUB. REZONING APPROVED: Alderman Bell made the following report:
"Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has
found property in question was planned to be single family residential but such
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development was impossible due to multi -family zoning by county across street
from this subdividion. This zoning left petitioner with lots facing the rear
of multi -family housing across a half street with no dedication for the other
half. 'A hardship case results which this committee feels could not successfully
be defeated in court should the petitioner contest. The petitioner has submitted
a. covenant tp go with the land that buildings will be placed as shown on the
proposed plat. We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend
property be rezoned to Multi -family as proposed. Arnold Court and portions of
Dorothy and Florian Drive be vacated as shown. City Attorney be authorized to
prepare the proper ordinances." The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded
by Blume to approve the report. After considerable discussion, the Mayor put the
question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman
Blume, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi.
Nays: Alderman Wright, Rateike, Luellen and Moehling. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Alderman Bell called a meeting of the Municipal Development Committee for
February 27, 1962 at 8:00 P.M.
TO'ADVERT ISE BIDS FOR GARAGE' DOOR: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded
by Bell, bids are to be advertised for another door on garage, subject to State 1
Highway approval of driveway. . •
DENY REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE - TRAVEL LODGE MOTEL: Alderman Bonaguidi made
the following report: "Your Committee on license, Health and Inspection has
,investigated the above and has found the applicant for the liquor license at the
above mentioned location is Michael Mitchell, who is leasing space from the
Travelodge Motel. At the time consideration was given to the erection of this
motel no mention was made for the need of a liquor license and it was obviously
not contingent upon issuance of a liquor license. We, your Committee on License,
Health and Inspection, therefore recommend that inasmuch as this establishment
will not serve food, and is just a cocktail lounge type of operation, we feel
that the above request should be denied."On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and
seconded by Luellen, the Council approved the report.
DENY REQUEST LIQUOR LICENSE RED BALLOON RESTAURANT: Alderman Bonaguidi made
the following report: "Your Committee on License, Health,and Inspection has
investigated the above and has found the J. R. Thompson Company, petitioners
for the Red Balloon Restaurant liquor license, operates a very high type eating
establishment which could be an asset to the community. However, our investiga-
tion finds that there are other successful eating establishments within the
City of Des Plaines that operate without a liquor license, and who have in the
past requested a liquor license but were denied because of the number of liquor
licenses already in existence. To issue one to the Red Balloon would be dis-
criminating against those that have requested one in the past. We, therefore,
recommend that this liquor license be denied at this time." On motion by Alder-
man Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle the council approved the report with Alder-
man Blume and Luellen voting "no."
TO ADVERTISE BIDS CONTRACTUAL SANITATION SERVICE: On motion by Alderman Figard
and seconded by Blume, the Council approved to advertise bids for the above
service with Superintendent of Public Works and Sanitation Committee to draw up
the specifications. Bids are to be returned March 19, 1962.
At request of Alderman Figard the Scavenger License was referred to the License
and Inspection Committee.
GARBAGE TRUCK: The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Tistle to
purchase a $17,000.00 truck for 01,648.00 which had been used for display and
tried out by the City for.. several days. After discussion about purchasing the
truck, the Mayor put the question and the'Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Flauter, Figard, Tistle. Nays: AldermanRateike, Blume,
Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Prickett, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. The
Mayor declar$d the motion clost.i.
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TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PACKER GARBAGE TRUCK: On motion by Alderman F igard and
seconded by Flauter,.the Council approved to advertise bids for packer garbage
truck.
Alderman Jackson called a meeting of the Street Committee for March 7, 1962 regard-
ing Miner Street parking and February 27, 1962 regarding one-way streets.
APPROVE SIGN APPLICATION - GENERAL CONTROLS COMPANY: Alderman Blume made the
following report: "Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection has in-
vestigated the
n-vestigatedthe above and has found applicant desires to -construct a single faced
self -illuminated sign affixed to owner's building whose size is approximately
160 square feet. Area is properly zoned M-2. We, your Committee on Building
Control and Inspection, therefore recommend,that because the sign is necessary
to applicant's business and does.not detract from the building or the neighborhood,
the Council approve the request." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by
Travis, the Council approved the request.
APPROVE SIGN APPLICATION CLARK OIL CO. 1469 RAND ROAD: . Alderman Blume made the
following report: "Your Committee on Building Control and Inspection has in-
vestigated the above and has found 2 single faced billboards (illuminated) 6' X 56'
(336') each are requested to be built at 1469 Rand Road at the real of the property
facing Rand Road. The property is properly zoned C-1. The signs would serve
to screen the R-4 Multiple family from the gas station and noises arising from it.
The lights attached would not shine in the adjacent apartments. We, your Committee
on Building Control and Inspection, therefore recommend that the request for the
two signs be granted as requested." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by
Travis, the Council approved the request.
C. & N.W. RAILWAY PARKING LOT LEASEP On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by
Luellen, the Council approved to negotiate for renewal of above lease, which expires
March 1, 1962.
CHARLES ESSER SUMMONS: The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by
Prickett to retain Attorney Dowd.for the Esser Case. 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 and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The motion was declared carried by
the Mayor. -
NOT TO HOLD SECOND AND FIFTH WARD ELECTION: Alderman Flauter made the following
reports "The position of Alderman Prickett as Alderman At Large is in effect
representative of both the second and fifth wards. While interest was expressed
by mar excellent potential candidates the timerequired to put the necessary
production into effect for a special election would not leave sufficient time
before the next regular.aldermanic election. We, your Committee on Judiciary,
therefore recommend the special election in the second and fifth wards be de-
ferred and I so move." On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard,
the Council approved the report. Alderman Moehling voted "no."
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BTT.' S
ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
FOR SAME.
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 and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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ZONING BOARD REPORT ON GASOLINE STATIONP The Zoning Board report is as follows:
"Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had'referred to it the
matter of considering the deletion of the following words from Paragraph 19 of
section 4B.2 (page 26) of "C-2 Commercial District Regulations": " or
within 300 feet of the nearest boundary.of any lot or plot of ground used for an
existing gasoline service station, or for gasoline storage tank or tanks" - after
the words " . . . .is used for warehouse or storage purposes."
Above from 4131.2 USE REGULATIONS, Paragraph L9 (Gasoline filling stations) - pages
25 and 26 of the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance of 1960.
Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered
the evidence and being fully informed on the proposed amendment (on a vote of six
for and none against) hereby recommends to the Mayor and City Council that this
amendme t heretofore described, be ADOPTED." On motion by Alderman R ateike and
seconded by W right the Council concurred in the report and the Attorney is to
draft amending ordinance.
ZONING BOARD REPORT "SPECIAL USES": The Zoning Board report is as follows: "Your
Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission,. has had referred to it for the
matter of considering an amendment to the 'Zoning Ordinance of 1960' by the
addition of a section relating to 'SPECIAL.USES'. The proposed amendment provides
for unusual land use which cannot.be properly classified in any of the present
districts and also for exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance in the case of 'Planned
Developments.'
"Copies of the proposed amendment (dated 1/5/62) have been furnished all City
Officials, City Council, all interested' parties and may be perused at the office
of the City Clerk.
"There are Special Uses which, because of their unique character, cannot be.proper-
ly classified in any particular district or districts without .consideration, in
each case, of the impact of those uses upon neighboring lands and upon the public
need for the particular use of the particular location;
"Such special Uses arise, from time to time, and are sometimes so unique in
character that they cannot be provided for specifically. Accordingly, a study
will be made by the Flan Commission and a report made which will form a basis
for a public hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals. After the public hearing
the Zoning Board of Appeals will make a recommendation to the City Council for
appropriate action;
"There is enclosed herewith the amended draft of the proposed ordinance as agreed
upon at the public hearing of February 6, 1962. The amendments made are minor
in character and consist of:
"(a) a time limit of ninety (90) days for the Plan Commission's report;
"(b) the word 'report' to be used in connection with the Plan Commission's action;
"(c) an amendment to the restriction that requires action within twelve months
after the authorization for 'Special'Uses'; - providing for additional time in
'hardship' cases such as public utilities who buy land several `years in advance
of actual use;
"There were no objectors to the proposed. amendment nor to the amendments thereto;
"The evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of approving the
amendment to the 'Zoning Ordinance of 1960' by the addition of a section re-
lating to 'Special Uses' heretofore described.
"Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and,consider$d
the evidence and being fully informed on the proposed amendment (on a vote of six
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and none against) hereby recommends to the Mayor and City Council that this
amendment, heretofore described, be ADOPTED." On motion by Alderman T istle and
seconded by Jackson, the Council concurred in the report and the Attorney is
to draft an ordinance.
ADOPT HEALTH OFFICER AND BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the
second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by AldermanBonaguidi
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, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle; Travis,
Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
ADO?! ZONING ORDINANCE NORTH AVE AND SECOND AVE.: 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-, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis,
Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
1962 CENSUS: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle
to request a special census and approve the issuing of a check for $1,950.00
payable to the Census Department of Commerce. 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 and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS LETTER: The Clerk read the above letter
regarding the scouts distributing clothing bags for the Good Will Industries,
March 17th and collecting the bags filled with clothing March 24th. The Clerk
is to write an approving letter on the above.
GREYHOUND CORP. APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC COMMERCE: The Mayor informed the Council this is a modernization
and ordered it placed on file.
The Mayor informed the Council of a suit filed by three villages on Bill 1668.
The Illinois Municipal League requesting each Village and City to pay a share
of expense. Des Plaines charge was made for $75.00. The motion was made by
Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett to approve the payment. The Mayor put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:
Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Trickett,
Tistle, Travis, Bell, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. Tne Mayor declared
the motion carried.
APPROVE $50.00 .PAYMENT TO ENGINEER FLETCHER: The motion was made by Alderman
Prickett and seconded by Tistle to allow $50.00 for Engineer Fletcher to attend
meeting on Urbana. 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 and
Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Bonaguidi to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
Otto W. J enrich, City Clerk