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07/02/1962218 —7— 6/18/62 Alderman Blume announced a Municipal Development Committee meeting for June 27th at 8:00 P.M. The Mayor referred Alderman Blune's request for study of traffic at Busse and Miner Streets to the Streets and Traffic Committee and the Traffic Commission, for study and report. The Mayor referred Alderman'Rateike's, request for study of 3 ton load limits for BelAire streets to the Streets and Traffic Committee -and Traffic Commission for study and report. The Mayor ,referred Alderman Rateike's request for study of traffic at Ballard and Potter Roads to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. Also referred to the Traffic Commission. The Mayor referred Alderman Jackson's request on widening Perry Street from Graceland to Lee Street or River Road to the City Engineer for study and report. ACC 'T UNCONDISIONAL RELEASE OF N. AND N. CONSTRUCTION FROM SIDEWALK BID: On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume to accept unconditional release from N. and N. Construction Company and accept agreement from E. Russell and Son to perform sidewalk bid at $ .63, N. and N. Construction bid price. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bonaguidi,'the Council concurred in adjournment. Gladys M. Buchholz, Deputy Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE' CITY COUNCIL, DES 1PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JULY 2, 1962, at 8:00 P.M. CW. 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 Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Wright to approve the minutes of June 16, 1962. The motion was approved by acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR FUEL OIL: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by. Tistle, the Deputy Clerk was instructed to open the following bids: Marland Oil, Des Plaines Sinclair Refining, Chicagb Standard Oil, Chicago Pure Fuel Oil, Berwyn Suburban Oil, Forest Park $ .02 .111:,.set bid .035 . :114 . set bid .0401 On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in referring the above bids to the Building'and Grounds and Finance Committees and the Superintendent of Public Works for study and report at next meeting. . OPEN BIDS FOR PAINTING POLICE DEPARTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike the Deputy Clerk was instructed to open the following bids: Bill's Decorating, Des :P'laines Northwest Paihting, Des Plaines E. Hauck Studio, Des Plaines $1,440.00 1,097.65 1,505.00 219 -2- 7/2/62 On a motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in referring the above bids to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees for study and report at next meeting. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Deputy Clerk presented the Building Commissioner's report for June, City Comptroller's report for June and Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Association report for May. MARKOWITZ CASE: On a motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle, the Council concurred in referral to Judiciary Committee for decision to appeal and report. Alderman Blume announced Municipal Development Committee meeting for July 9, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION ON WEST FIRE STATION PROPERTY: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to approve the School Board Resolution for acquisition of West Fire Station property and Mayor and City Clerk to sign resolution. The Mayor put the question and the De.ty Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. J. GEIGER SUPERVISION ARCHITECT FOR WEST FIRE STATION: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard to hire John Geiger as supervising architect for #3 Fire Station at a fee of 6%. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard,,Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR HEATING UNIT FOR CITY GARAGE: On a motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume, the Council concurred in advertising bids for heating unit for City Garage. There will be three bids: 1) gas fired cast iron boiler. 2) Required Unit heaters and 3) Repair existing boiler, Bids are returnable August 6, 1962: Alderman Bonaguidi announced a meeting of the Health, License and Inspection Committee for July 3, 1962 with Board of Health and Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare, Mayor and City Attorney. APPROVE DRIVEWAY NORTHWEST CORNER IEE AND OAKTON STREETS: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found 1) That the Committee report on the above restricted the two driveways nearest the intersection to 25' each to keep the traffic inter- ferences seperated. 2) That the developer is anxious to keep traffic flowing freely on the Oakton side and is willing to move the 35' driveway nearest the corner 10' further west. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to issue permits on the above as indicated in the June 18th report and further that he may issue a 35! permit for the Easterly of the Oakton driveways providing it be located 10' further West of the indicated location on the plat." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council concurred in the report. APPROVE TWO DRIVEWAYS RIVER AND DEVON AVENUE: Alderman Jackson read the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that the requested driveways do not constitute an unusual hazard to pedestrians when located as indicated below. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend 1X That the authorized driveway between the buildings be increased from 24' to 30' and centered between the buildings (North side of street). 2) That a permit be issued for a 24' driveway west of the second building, (approximately 450' west of River Road) on the north side of Devon, providing that the driveway be located 5' or more west of the building." On a motion by Alder- man Jackson and seconded by Tistle, the Council concurred in the report. ADVERTISE BIDS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE: On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in advertising for bids returnable July 16, 1962, for street maintenance for 1962, approved by the State. 220 -3- 7/2/62 ADOPT RESOLUTION REHABILITATION TRAFFIC LIGHTS. 25 -CS: On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis, the Council concurred in a resolution to rehabilitate traffic lights at Miner and Lee and Pearson for additional funds and Mayor and City Clerk to sign resolution. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR ARTERIAL STREETS: On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis to make parts of Locust, Birch, Kennicott. and Bennett Place arterial streets which the Council concurred in, having the Mayor and City Clerk sign resolu- tion. ADOPT RESOLUTION RESURFACING STREETS: On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council concurred in the above and Mayor and City Clerk to sign resolution for resurfacing parts of Locust, Birch, Kennicott,'Bennett, Riverview and Center Streets. Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett and Tistle voted "no." ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS GOIF AND WOLF, 28 -CS: On a motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Figard, the Council concurred in the resolution for maintenance of traffic lights at Golf and Wolf Roads and for Mayor and City Clerk to sign resolution. ' AND WIDENING PERRY ST'RTT :. On the request of Alderman .Jackson . the Mayor re erred request for new storm sewer and, widening of Perry Street to the Streets. and Traffic, Finance and Sewer Committees for study and report at next meeting. Alderman Jackson announced meeting of Streets and Traffic Committee for July 9, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. with Sewer and Finance,Caninittees invited. Alderman Wright made a progress report on Library. JULIUS COHEN CASE: On a motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Rateike the Council concurred in having Attorney Dowd appear for the City on Summons in Mandamus in Julius Cohen Case. APPROVAL OF BIBS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLIAWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT TIE MAYOR AND CITY CIERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: AldermanWright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Prickett reported to cut deficit spending of city. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORT: On motion .by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Jackson the Council concurred in the following report referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. "The Traffic Commission met to give consideration and make recommendations on a directive from the Streets and Traffic Committee dated August 7, 1961 concern a study of the area bounded by Oakton Street, Everett Street, Route # 45 and River Road, indicating certain items for particular attention. "Immediate -action on this directive was postponed due to the extensive paving, widening and curbing of streets in this area under way or planned at that time.' Since such changes might have a material effect on traffic flow, it was decided that a study should be delayed until the summer of 1962 when construction was completed.- "The ompleted.- "The following recommendations result from our study: 1) Alone -way street system for this area would be inadvisable due to the disconnected street patterns and lack of natural through -flow patterns. 2) Eliminate the 4 -way stop at the inter- section of Orchard and Everett Streets. Replace with 'Yield Right of Way' signs on Orchard Street. 221 -1,,•. 7/2/62 "3) Post 'Yield Right of Way' signs on Riverview Street where it intersects w ith White Street. 4) Post 'No Parking at any Time! signs on the west side of Linden Street from Oakton to Everett Street. The signs should not alternate, 5) Re- position 'the stop sign on the northwest corner of Everett and Illinois Streets by moving it 5 to,10 feet north so that its meaning is clear to drivers on Illinois Street. 6) An additional recommendation, not associated with the above study, suggests the removal of obstructing wild shrubbery and two small home builders signs from the southwest corner of Berry Lane and River Road. These obstructions to vision constitute a serious safety hazard. " JORDANEK SUBDIVISION, CRAB TREE WE: The Mayor referred the Jordanek Subdivision plat to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. REZONING COMMONWEALTH EDISCN?i CC%PAVY: On a motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by .Prickett the Council referred the Zoning Board of Appeals report to the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinance. ADOPT C-3-62 WATER METER SCHEDULE: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Flauter to adopt ordinance C-3-62 Water Meter Schedule. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Wright,,Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT T-6-62 TWO WAY PERRY STREET: The motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume to adopt ordinance T-6-62 making Perry Street two-way. The Mayor put the question and -the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Wright, Luellen, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike and Blume. Nays: None. The Mayor .declared the motion carried. ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 175 RESOLUTION: On a motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Wright, the Council concurred in adopting resolution and having Deputy Clerk sign resolution. FIRST READING ORDINANCE M-5-62 DOMESTIC mums Sr xv ICE WATER AGREEMENT: The #Mayor read for the first reading the above ordinance. DOMESTIC UTILITIES EMERGENCY WATER AGREEMENT: The Mayor referred the Domestic Utilities Emergency,Water Agreement to the Water Committee for study and report. The Mayor placed on file the Christmas parade letter from State Street Council. The Mayor placed on file Illinois Commerce Commission letter regarding Chicago and Northwestern Railway rate increases. STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE ON TRAILER COACH PARKS:, The Mayor placed on public file with the City Clerk the exemption certificate on licensing and regulation trailer coach parks. RULES OF REGULATIONS TRAILER COACH PARKS BY STATE: The Mayor referred the booklet on rules of regulations of trailer coach parks to the Health Department for guidance. COUNTY -ZONING NEAR BELLAIRE SECTION: On a motion. by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike, the Coancil concurred in instructing Attorney Dowd to file protest on multi -family housing and commercial rezoning near Bellaire Section. The Mayor placed on file Busse and Higgins and Euclid and Wolf Road rezonings. The Mayor placed onJile William McLennan and,Company letter regarding :Peterson property on Devon Avenue. KUNTZE MARYKNOLL SUBDIVISION: The Mayor referred to the Plan Commission the Kuntze Maryknoll Subdivision. * FIRST READING ORDINANCE T-7-62 LOAD LIMITS ON STREETS: The Mayor read for the first reading the above°ordinance. 222 -� 7/2/82 KUNTZE HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT NUMBER 8: The Mayor referred to the Plan Commission, the Kuntze High Ridge Knolls Unit No. 8: PETITION PROPERTY OWNERS CINDY, LINCOLN,FOREST AND FOURTH AVENUES: The Mayor referred petition on water problem to the City Engineer for study and report. CIVIL DEFENSE TRAILER: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Moehling the Council concurred in•advertising for sealed bids on Civil Defense Traildr, returnable July 16, 1962. • The Mayor referred repair of grade crossing at Algonquin and Thacker Streets to the Superintendent of Public Works for correspondence. Alderman Bonaguidi report4d on vendors bell noise. ADVERTISE NEW BASE STATION RADIO EQUIPMENT AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT FOR EIRE DEPARTMENT: On a motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Moehling, to advertise for new base station radio and mobile equipment for Fire Department returnable July 16, 1962, applying to government for matching funds.- The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Alderman Rateike made a progress report on replacing city flag., ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle the Council concurred in adjournment. * (PETITION STREET -IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN_CUMBE IANDIEERRACE,:__ Qn._request of Alderman Jackson, the .Mayor referred petition froia-Special-i Assesemeatupraceciureisq''i from Washington Street from Weller Creek west to Westgate Road was referred to the Board of Local Improvement for study. Gladys B&hholz, Deputy Citlerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HEIR IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL JULY 16, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. CALL.TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by City Clerk Henrich, due to the absence of the Mayor who went to Washington D. C. for a committee meeting, with Alderman Wright, Moehling, Flauter, T istle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, and Blume responding to roll call. The motion was made by Alderman W right and seconded by Blume to appoint Alderman Tistle Mayor pro tem. The motion was approved by acclamation. The Mayor pro tem said there were four bids to be opened. OPEN BIDS ON SALE OF CIVIL DEFENSE TRAILER: Only one bid was received from Robert E. Zeimet, 1099 Rose Avenue for $1.00. On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Flauter the bid was referred to the Civil Defense Committee. OPEN BIDS ON STREET MAINTENANCE: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Moehling the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Skokie Valley Asphalt Co4Des Plaines, I11. 35,470.85 Allied Asphalt Co.,Hillside,I 1. 42,694.90 Rock Road Const Co.,Chicago,I11. 42,924.20 Arrow Road Const.,Mt.Prospect, I11. 41,501.85 Hardin Paving Co.,Park Ridge, ill. 42,538.40 On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi, the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and City Engineer Fletcher.