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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
DES PLAIDS, ILLINOIS REID IN THE COUNCIL
ROOM, CITY HALL, MAY 28, 1962 at 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Figard, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle,, Travis,
Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume responding to roll c all.
The Mayor informed the Council, that it was adjourned to discuss garbage disposal
bids. Alderman F igard made the following report: "Your Committee on Sanitation
has investigated the above and has found with the offer of the Garden City
Disposal Company to dispose of sanitation refuse in one of their sites within
a five mile area of Des Plains at$ .35 per cubic yard, it will be to the best
interest for the City to accept this offer for a one year period with option to
renew for one additional year.' We, your Committee on Sanitation, therefore
recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to'sign the contract and
we so move. The bids of the unsuccessful bidders to be returned." The motion
was made by Alderman Figard and -seconded by Prickett to approve the report.
The Mayor put the question and`the Clerk called the roll with the following
results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Mbehling, Flauter,
Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None.- The Mayor
declared the motion carried. '
Driveways at the northwest corner Oakton and Lee Streets were referred to the
Street Committee by the Mayor..
DRIVEWAYS AT IACUST AND 0AHT0N•STREETS: Alderman Jackson reported the following:
"Your Committee on Streets and•Traffic has investigated the above and has found
1) That the necessary state permit (10-20864) has been issued covering the't.wo
requested driveways on Oakton. 2) That the driveway on Locust enters into an
already complex area and that a 351 driveway would present an extreme traffic
hazard. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend: 1) That
the two 351 driveways on Oakton be approved as indicated in the State permit.
2) That a 20' -driveway permit be issued for Locust." On motion by Alderman
Jackson and seconded by Travis, the Council approved the report. .
TO II al'TISE BIDS FOR WATER CONNECTION WITH CITIZENS• UTILITY WATER COMPANY: On
motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved to advertise
bids for water connection with Citizens Utility Water Company.
APPOINT DEAN R. PORTER TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi
and seconded by Rateike the Council approved the appointment of Dean R . Porter,
1114 Margret Street to the Traffic Commission, to fill vacancy created by death
of Charles Forberg.
FIRST READING NO. Z-9-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above ordinance, regarding Kuntze property rezoning.
FIRST READING NO. Z-10-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above ordinance, regarding Kuntze property rezoning.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Figard
to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamation vote.
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Otto W. J. He4ich, City Clerk
MIINIQES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNC II,, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL
JUNE 4, 1962 at 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson,
Bbnaguidi, Rabike and Blume responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Tistle to approve the minutes of May 21st and the adjourned meeting of May 28th.
,The motion was approved by acclamation.
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OPEN BIDS REGARDING WATER: On motion by Alderman Prickett and
.the Clerk was instructed to open the;four bids. The following
Connection from. Well No. 6 to Softening Plant:
. Joe B. DiVito Company
Rossetti Contracting Company
Scully, Hunter and Scully
Pietro Scalzitti Co.
Miner Street Feeder Main;
Rossetti Contracting Co.
Joe B. DiVito Co.
Scully, Hunter and Scully
Pietro Scalzitti Co.
Connection to Domestic Utilities Co.:
Rossetti Contracting Co.
Joe B. DiVito Co.
Scully, Hunter and Scully
Pietro Scalzitti Co."
Connection to Citizens Utilities Co.:
Rossetti Contracting Co.
Joe B. DiVito Co.
Scully, Hunter and Scully
Pietro Scalzitti Co.
$12,579.00
12,688.50
12,926.30
13,634.50
8,798.00
9,075.00
9,465.79
13,749.80
2,000.00
1,850.00
1,784.00
1,480;00.
2,894.25
3,098.00
4,157.19
3,708.00
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seconded by Flauter
bids were received:
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Flauter, the bids were referred
to the Water and Finance Committees, Superintendent of Public Works and City
Engineer. The Mayor declared a recess to allow the study on bids. After re-
convening the motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Prickett to
award the bid for connecting Well No. 6 to Softening Plant to Joe B.' DiVito
Company for $12,579.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen,
Moehling, Flauter BonaguidiiA Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. :(Prickett, Tistle, Travis,Jackson
The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Jackson to award the
other three bids to Rossetti Contracting Company for $13,692.25. Checks on
the other bidders are to be returned. 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, Jackson and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the report of Comptroller Bach and Building
Commissioner Weideman for May. Attorney Dowd made a verbal report on three
suits. Pine and Howard; Oakwood and Des Plaines Ave.; Chicago and Des Plaines
Avenue.
City Engineer Fletcher requested to advertise bids on improving Thacker Street
with bids to be returned June 18th. On motion by Alderman Jackson and.seconded
by Luellen, the Council approved.
APPROVE VACATING PORTION OF BERRY LANE: Alderman Blume made the following report:
"Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has
found Mr. Peter M. Berrydesires to construct a subdivision southerly and easterly
of Shagbark Lake. In order to do so, it is necessary that Berry Lane be extend-
ed easterly. It now ends in a Cul de Sac. The present Cul de Sac only, must
be vacated in order for the lot lines to be straightened and the street to con-
tinue. We, your Committee on'Municipal Development, therefore recommend that
because there will be additional land dedicated for streets in the near future and
because the applicant will not use this property for personal profit; that the
attached ordinance for the vacation of said Cul de Sac be placed on first reading.ti
On motion by Alderman fume and°seconded by Jackson, the Council approved the
report.
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REZONING SOUTHWEST CORNER TOUHY AND MANNHEIM:. Alderman Blume made the following
report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and
has found - a) That the Zoning Board of Appeals by a vote of five for and none
against recommended the proposed pre -annexation zoning of M-2 from R-2 upon
annexation, though noting an amount of commercial property in the area. b) No
mention in the Zoning Report that to the immediate south was a sizeable residential
development. c) The Des Plaines Park Board has, by letter, indicated its concern
of the growing amount of industrial property in the area and strongly protests any
rezoning action. d) If permitted, this rezoning would establish more firmly a
complete ring of,industrial properties on our southern boundary. We, your Committee
on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the rezoning request be denied
at this time." On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council
concurred in the report.
Alderman Blume called a meeting of the Council as a Committee of the Whole for
June 13th and a Municipal Development Committee meeting for June 14th.
TO.ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CLEANING AND PAINTING POLICE DEPARTMENT: .,On motion by Alder-
man Rateike and seconded by Blume the Council approved to advertise the above bids.
to be returned July 2nd.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR FUEL OIL: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Wright the Council approved to advertise bids for fuel oil. Bids are to be re-
turned June 18th and to expire June 30, 1963.
NOT TO SELL PROPERTY AT WELL NO. 2: Alderman Rateike reported the following:
"Your Committee on Building and Grounds has investigated the above and has found
the sale of this piece of ground is not necessary at this time. 'lie, your Committee
on Building and Grounds, therefore recommend that the Mayor notify Gust K. Newberg
Construction Company the city is not interested in selling the property at this
time. Also the city will keep'the propertyin good condition and at such time
it is for sale anyone interested in it will have a chance to bid." On motion by
Alderman Rateike and seconded by Flauter the Council approved the report.
AWARD HEATING =MEET BIDS: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded
by Alderman Blume to award the heating elements to Scott Electric Company for
$942.66. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,
Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
VEHICLE =ENSE: Alderman Bonaguidi reported on change of vehicle license. The
motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle to approve the report
but on motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Prickett, the Council approved
to table the report.
DRIVEWAYS IEE AND OAKTON STREETS APPROVED: Alderman Jackson made the following
report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and
has found 1) That the four driveways requested represent 140 feet of area in which
pedestrians have little protection. 2) That as proposed the two driveways nearest
the corner are within a few feet of each other. We, your Committee on Streets
and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Superintendent of 'Public Works be
authorized to issue permits for two 25 foot driveways and two 35 foot driveways
as drawn on the attached map. The map shall be retained until copies of the
necessary State permits are on file with this report." On motion by Alderman
Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council approved the report.
INGRESS AND EGRESS AT ALGONQUIN-LEE SHOPPING CENTER: Alderman Jackson made
the following reports "Your Committee on &reets and Traffic has investigated
the above and has found that existing traffic from the above shopping center
through the single exit on Algonquin causes a severe and dangerous blocking of
traffic on both Algonquin and Lee Streeter due to the exit's location close to
the corner. That this matter 'was discussed in January, 1962, by the Committee,
the Superintendent of Public Works, the City Engineer, a representative of the
Algonquin -'Lee Merchant's Assn. and the shopping center's developer. The outcome
of this meeting was the recommendation that the Algonquin driveway become an
entrance only to eliminate the blockage and that both ingress and egress be
allowed at the other driveways (on Lee Street).
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This suggestion seemed to be viewed with favor by all present and the merchants'
representativeagreed to place this before his group. Although the Committee
has not been contacted formally, it understands that the idea met with favor
when presented to that group. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, there-
fore recommend that shoe no action has been taken by the shopping center, develop-
er and the merchants association, that they both be notified that unless they
take action to make the Algonquin driveway pattern that of entrance only, the
City (within 30 days of this report) will place a "No Exit" sign in the parkway
thereby eliminating this part of the blocking problem and that the developer
and'merchants association be notified in writing by the City Clerk.
"The purpose of encouraging the merchants and developer to act on this,themselves
was to allow them time to acquaint their customers with the.proposed change and
its benefits and to allow them to arrange their parking stall pattern to take
advantage of the new flow of traffic." The motion was made by Alderman Jackson
and seconded'by Luellen to approve the report. The motion was made by Alderman
Prickett and seconded by Travis to amend the motion to "30 days". The motion was
approved by acclamation vote. The motion was approved by the Council as amended.
WOLF ROAD AND PRINCETON PAVING REQUIREMENTS: Alderman Jackson reported the
following: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and
has found that following the construction of apartment units in the northeast
corner and to the east thereof of Wolf and Princeton, the developer failed to
fulfilr his obligation to the City with regard to necessary paving on .Princeton
from Wolf Road to Eighth and along his development on Wolf Road. Further, that
the City officials involved have brought this to his attention on a number of
occasions and received assurances from the developer that the required paving
would be done. The latest such promise was made in March when the developer stated
he would commence paving as soon as weather permitted - no such paving is in
evidence. We, your Committee =Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that
the City make arrangements to pave the north side of Princeton from Wolf Road to
Eighth and Wolf Road (east side) fromiPrinceton north as far as the subject
property runs and that a lien be placed against the property for the entire costs
of the paving and all related expenses borne by the City in accomplishing this
work. If it is necessary for the City Attorney to take any action prior to the
accomplishment of the above, then this recommendation includes such work.
"Because of the severe traffic hazards cuased by the single lane width of Princeton
in the above area it is urged that the above work be accomplished during this
construction season." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle the
Council approved the report.
AWARD BID ON SLUDGE REMOVAL: The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded
by Luellen to award the removal of sludge to Trumbull Excavating Company at $2.00
per yard and $24.00 per hour rental of equipment. 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, Jackson and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
BID ON VERI-DRIVE MOTOR UNIT REJECTED: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded
by Moehling the one bid on above item was rejected and Superintendent is to re-
advertise,bids to be returned June 18th.
GRANT EASEMENT TO THE KOH EIDT PROPERTY: Alderman Flauter reported the following:
"Your Committee on Judiciary hes investigated the above and has found the granting
of a 20 foot wide easement along the edge of the incinerator property to the
Albert Kohfeldt property will impose no hardship on the City. The property owner
further agrees to install and maintain the roadway without expense to the City,
and also to reimburse the City in the amount of $200.00 for said easement. We,
your Committee on Judiciary, therefore recommend the described easement to the
Kohfeldt property be granted and I so move:" On motion by Alderman Flauter and
seconded by Moehling the Council approved the report.
HANSON SUIT AT DES PLAINES AND OAKWOOD AVE.: Alderman Flauter made the following
reports "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found
that in view of City Attorney's letter of May 28th advising of the results of
a hearing on May 25th before Judge Samuel Epstein on the above matter. The Judge
stated while the Des Plaines Zoning'Ordinance may have been in error he could not
find in favor of the City and the owners would be permitted 1009 density use if
they wished. The owners are willing to abide by the 2,000 square feet requirement
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granted by the Zoning Board provided the property be zoned R-4. We, your Committee
on Judiciary, therefore recommend in accordance with Judge Epstein's finding and
with the opinion expressed by City Attorney Dowd, your Committee recommends a
Consent Decree be entered by the City of Des Plaines, and I so move." The motion
was made by Alderman Flauter 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, Wright, Luellen, Flauter, Tistle, Jackson and Bonaguidi.
Nays: Alderman Moehling, Prickett, Travis and Blume. The Mayor voted "aye" and
declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES IPLA INES
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, Luellen, Moehling,
Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Prickett made a progress report on Bell Telephone Company franchise.
O'HARE PARK SUB PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Municipal
Development Committee.
ADOPT N0. T-3-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the second reading the above
ordinance for stop signs at Howard and Ash Streets. The motion was made by
Alderman Tistle and seconded by Wright 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, Jackson and Bonaguidi. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADOPT NO. T-2-62 ORDINANCE.: The Clerk read for the second reading the above
ordinance, parking on Miner Street Lee and Des Plaines Ave. The motion was
made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Rateike 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, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
ADOPT N0. T-5-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above
ordinance, parking on 1700, 1800 and 1900 Illinois Street. The motion was made
by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Travis to place the ordinance on passage which
was approved, by the Council. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and second-
ed 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, Jackson and
Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
FIRST READING NO. M-4-62) SIXTH WARD ELECTION: The Clerk read for the first
reading the above ordinance.
ADOPT N0. Tc -.62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read;for the first reading the above
ordinance, load limit on Webster Lane and Carol Lane. On motion by Alderman
Luellen and seconded by Moehling, the Council approved to place the ordinance
on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen 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, Flauter, Prickett, Tistle, Travis,.Jackson and Bonaguidi. -Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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FIRST LEADING NO. A-3.62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the
above ordinance, to annex land on Oakton Street west of Pennsylvania Avenue.
LETTERS OF PROTEST KUNTZE REZONING: The Clerk read two letters and one petition
regarding protesting Kuntze rezoning. The Mayor referred them to the Municipal
Development Committee and City Attorney.
LETTERS FROM PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO.: The Clerk read the above letter requesting
permission to connect on sewer. The Mayor referred the letter to the Sewer
Committee.
JORDANEK'8 SUB. PLAT: The Mayor referred the above plat to the Plan Commission
PLAT FOR STREET VACATION: The Clerk submitted the above plat to vacate 17 feet
of Lyman Avenue. The Mayor referred the plat to the Municipal Development
Committee.
TO HOOD METERS JUNE 9th FOR W.I.N.D. The Mayor read the letter from W.I.N.D.
requesting to hood the meters on June 9th when they will broadcast to shop in
Des Plaines. On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the Council
approved to hood the meters for $100.00.
PETITION ANNEXATION AUGUSTA NEBEL PROPERTY: The Mayor submitted a petition from
the above to.annex land on Oakton-Street between Webster Lane and Maine West
High School. The Mayor referred the petition to.the Municipal Development
Committee.
RESIGNATION OF A.H. JAMES FROM ZONING BOARD: The Mayor informed the Council
he had accepted the resignation of A. H. James who has retired and is moving to
Florida. He was a member of the Zoning Board since 1940.
The Mayor informed the Council he had received a copy of a resolution -adopted by
Mt. Prospect Couhcil regarding the Arlington Heights approval of bond issue for
storm sewer. They will meet with Arlington Heights Council to discuss a reten-
tion basin to be installed. The Mayor referred the resolution to the Sewer
Committee regarding drafting a similar resolution for Des Plaines.
PETITION FOR STOP SIGNS AT FOURTH AND GREENVIEW AVENUE: The above petition was
referred to the Street Committee, and Traffic Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen
to adjourn. TheCouncil approved the motion by acclamation vote.
Otto W. J.CHenrich, City Clerk
MINUTES OF, THE REGULAR MEETING OF TBE
OM COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN TRE COUNCIL ROOM, ONE HALL,
.17UB 18, 1962, 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 Alderman Imellen,
neuter, Figard, Prickett, T istle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume
responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Blume to approve the minutes of June 4, 1962. The motion was approved -by -
acclamation.
OPEN BIDS FOR LEAF COLLECTOR: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by
Travis to open the bids for leaf collector. The following bids were received.
R. H. Lyons Co.,Chicago, I11.. 3,669.64
Auxiliary hose _ 296.00
ChaBles Equipment Co.,Elmhurst, I11. 3,750.00
Auxiliary hose 320.00