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12/03/1962-5- 11/19/62 The Clerk informed the Council he received a copy of resolution from the Illinois Commerce Commission authorizing the C. & N.W. R.R. to make change in crossing gates for one-way streets. The Clerk informed the Council he received a copy of order from the Illinois Commerce Commission allowing Citizens Waycinden Company to sell water to the ,City. The Mayor ordered it placed on file. The Clerk reported he received copies of the Police and Fire Pension Audits made by the State Insurance Department for the past three years. They are on file in the Clerk's, office. REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME OF CENTRAL AVE.: The Mayor referred to the Street Committee about changing the name of Central Ave. ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING WELLER CREEK: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Jackson the Council adopted the resolution regarding an agreement between the City of Des Plaines, State of Illinois and Commonwealth Edison Co. Mayor Behrel read a letter from the State Highway Department regarding taking S curve off,of Northwest Highway. They reported it would be a considerable cost but would hold it for future consideration. ADOPT RESOLUTION ON IEE RIVER ROAD AND RAND ROAD IMPROVEMENT: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Luellen the Council adopted. the above resolution. RESIGNATION OF DOROTHY A QUICK: The above resignation of Dorothy A. Quick as a member of the Board of Health was read by the Mayor. ALARM SYSTEM FOR FIVE WELLS: The Mayor referred a letter from Johnson's Electric Company regarding the above to the Water Committee. ALDERMAN FRENCH - COMMITTEES On motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by Tistle the Council approved the placing of Alderman F reach en the Street and Library Committees. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR_GASOLINE: On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike the Council approved to advertise bids for gasoline to be returned December 3, 1962. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Prickett to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. v Otto W. J / Henrich, City Clerk Bonnie Odden, Junior City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, CITY HALL DECEMBER 3, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Behrel who presided with Alderman Flauter, Figard Tistle, Travis, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike to approve the minutes of November 19, 1962. The motion was voted upon by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON FIRE STATION: On motion byyAlderman Tistle and seconded by Wright, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on the fire station. The following bids were received: -2- • 12/3/62 Dia to Complete Castor Constructior0o.,Des Plaines 180 e105,795.00 Aberdeen Construction Co.,Chicago 150 107,432.00 Fleetwood Contractors, Niles ':-. 150 . 109,900.00 Norman Bullerman,Dei4-`Plaines 240 110,990.00 Egyptian Constr. Co., Chicago 165 111,350.00 Cornell & Fornell, Des Plaines 165 112,653.00 A. M. Zari & Co., Oak Park 140 112,850.00 Stagg Construction Co., Chicago 330 114,482.00 Geo. H. Knight Co., Des Plaines 6 months 115,049.00 G. A. Nielsen, Des Plaines 6 months 116,250.00 Kenneth P. Johnson Co., Skokie 160 118,625.00 Wigert Const. Co.,Franklin Park 200 119,314.00 Cerny Const. Co. Des Plaines 191 '123,742.00 Timber Const. Co. Chicago 130 113,400.00 On motion.by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Bonaguidi, the bids were referred to tbe:Fire, Finance, `Public Buildings and Grounds Committee and Architect John Geiger. The Fire Committee will hold a meeting Monday December 10th. OPEN GASOLINE_BIDS; On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike the City Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Freddie 's, River and Touhy Less 2 cents Lutz Sinclair Serv. Sta. Rand & River Rds. Leas 3 cents Wolf &Central .Phillips 66 Serv. 'Wolf & Central • less 4 cents Golf and Wolf Shell Serv. 190 S. Wolf Rd. less 4 cents On motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by Blume, the bids were referred to the Finance Committee.. OFEN BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT FOR CATER WELL: On motion by Alderman. Flauter and seconded by Blume, the Clerk was instructed to -open the above bide. There were four bids received. On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Jackson the bids were referred to the Water and Finanoe Committee, Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted reports of Comptroller and Building Commissioner for November. Also a report from the Nurse and Welfare Assn. and an opinion from acting City Attorney on installation of sidewalks. Chief Kennicott reported a large number of vandalism cases. The Attorney made a verbal report on Rosemont annexation. APPROVE VOSS'S SHAGBARK LAKE SUB: Alderman Blume made the following report: our eon c pa velopment has investigated the above and has found that this subdivision consists of seven lots (Lots # 1,' 2 and 3 not included presently), each, having a depth of 105t. The dimensions of the tract do not permit the minimum lot depth of 1251, but the subdivider has increased the width of the frontages to create lots of greater lot areas then required. This property is bounded by Berry Lacs on the north, Des Plaines Ave. on the west, and the Des Plaines River on the east. -Letter from the Plan Commission, granting approval is attached. Plat meets all requirements of our subdivision ordinances. We, your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend that the City Council approve this plat and that the Mayor and City Clerk affix their signatures there- on upon receipt of proper bonds or cash escrow agreements for the completion of necessary public improvements: " On.motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi the Council approved the report. REZONING REPORT AT 1625-1645 LINDEN ST.: Alderman Blume made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found the petitioners, Somber and Rodgers, desire to construct "Two -flat" buildings, in an area. zoned "R-3 two-family Residence District" and were refused permits for same by the Zoning Administrator. Therefore, the petitioner applied for rezoning to "R-4 Multiple Family." or, .in the alternative, a variation to allow a two -flat On -3- 12/3/62 building in an "R-3" zone. The procedure used by the Zoning Board of Appeals was that the matter was one of interpretation, and withthe authority granted under Section 9-F "Appeals" of the Zoning Ordinance, on page 69 whereby the Zoning Board of Appeals has authority to affirm, reverse or modify the order, requirement, decision or determination of the officeof the Zoning Administrator. As a result of the hearing the Zoning Board of Appeals ruled that "Two-family detached dwellings" as including what are commonly known as "Two -flat buildings" where one dwelling unit is above . the other living unit, as well as what are commonly known as "Duplexes" where the dwelling units are side by side with a common wall.` We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend . that the Council concur with the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals and that the Building; Commissioner be instructed to issue building permits as requested by the petitioner subject to the appropriate regulations of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance." The motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi, to approve the report. The motion was made by Alderman Travis to refer the report to the Judiciary Committee and .City Attorney for clarification on the zoning. The motion was lost for want of a second. The previous motion 'was approved by acclamation vote, with Alderman Travis voting "no." APPROVE ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY 1881 OAHTON ST: On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded'by Tistle the Council approved the driveway and Superintendent to issue permit after receipt of file copy of St‘te permit. U. 8, GYPSUM DECELERATION LANE: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the.above and has found that the proposed decelleration lane would be an added safety factor. That the total cost of the 482 foot improvement would be roughly $3,500.00. That U. S. Gypsum has applied to the State Division of Highways for help in the above without success. That U. S. Gypsum would like the City of Des Plaines to participate in the cost of the project since it will increase the safety factor at this location. That further industrial development is expected to the N.W. of U..S. Gypsum and it will make decelleration lams more necessary if the highway is to handle the increased traffic. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore re- commend: 1) That the City, regretfully decline to participate in the program to the extent of sharing coats. 2) That the City urge U. S. Gypsum to accomplish this project as soon as possible. 3) That it be iarmally recommended to the Plan Commission that all industrial and residential developments in they future be viewed with an eye toward the use of decelleration strips and acceleration strips for the benefit and protection of all concerned." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Tistle the Council approved the report. ENLARGE DRIVEWAY S.W. CORNER STRATFORD AND STONE ST. Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found 1) That the petitioner presently has a 16 foot driveway (with a 3 foot flare at the street) leading to a two car garage. 2) That the petitioner desires to erect a two car carport along side the garage in order to protect all of his family's cars. 3) This would increase the street width of driveway to 22 feet and the sidewalk width to approximately 36 feet. 4) The petitioner's lot is 136 feet by 125 feet and the proposed driveway would be 25 feet from sideline. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to issue s permit for the above, work in accordance with the attached sketch." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Travis the Council approved the report. DAMP CQIMISSION ENGINE RING STUDY: The motion was made by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard that the City of Des Plaines is to take part in the study and pay its share in the amount of $1,000.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: none. The Mayor declared the motion carried.. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR POWER VADIE OPERATOR: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Council approved to advertise bids for -the valve item, Superintendent of PublicWorks to draft specifications. 0 ,o. -4- 12/3/62 APPROVE TEMPORARY SIGN APPLICATION AT DEMPSTER AND t 4AN: On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen the Council approved the above application. BUILDING PERMITS FOR UNDER PROPER SIZE: The motion was made by Alderman Blume and seconded by Travis. "Your Committee on Judiciary has investigated the above and has found while the Committee realizes under certain circumstances the use of 25 foot lots as building sites may be necessary each lot should be taken under separate consideration. We, your Cananittee on Judiciary, therefore recommend the Building Commissioner to instructed to deny building permits for under proper size lots and the matter be referred to the proper committee for consideration." The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Alderman Wright made a verbal report on Libaray and need for future building space. On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Travis, the Attorney to draft building code. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Figard presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THR FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PATOENT FOR SAME. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and se c onde d by Rateike 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, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT Z-16-62 ORDINANCE 1064 LES PLAINES. AVF.: The Clerk read for the second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Travis 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, Flauter, Figard, Tistle, Travis, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING Z-18-62 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING M-lO-62 ON WATER LEPOSIT: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. WESTGATE ST. DEDICATION PLATS: The above plats were referred to the Municipal Deve lopme nt •; Committee . LETTER ON TAVERN CLOSING ON SATURDAYS: The above letter was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. KENT H. NICHOLS APPOINTED TO PLAN COMMISSION: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike the Council approved the above appointment. ERWIN ROSCHKE APPOINTED TO ZONING BOARD: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the above appointment. THE MAYOR REPORTED ON THREE COUNTY ZONING NOTICES: The Mayor reported on the above December 12, 1962 at 4:30 P.M. in the Mt. Prospect City Hall. Attorney is to attend and protest the rezoning for the City of Des Plaines. The location is at Dempster and Church St. (Linneman Rd.) The City Attorney made a report with copies to each Alderman. After discussion and on motien by Alderman Travis and seconded by Blume, the City Attorney is to draft ordinance to construct sidewalks on the southwest corner of Maple St. arra 2& 6 2 -5- 12/3/62 and the east side of Maple St. frau Howard to Maple School. Letter from -the Safety Council Chairman, Thacker Junior High School was referred to the Traffic Commission on traffic condition. Report from Lt. William Blume on traffic at Wolf and Howard referred to the Traffic Commission. Municipal Development Camm.'meeting December 10 at 9:00 P.M. Water°Canmittee meeting December 12th. On motion by Alderman Travis and seconded by Jackson a letter is to be written to the County Zoning Board releasing objection on rezoning at Algonquin and Elmhurst Road of Kenneth Johnson Builders. ADJOURNKENT: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Rateike the Council was adjourned. l fa�c Otto W. J Henrich, City Clerk MINU'OOS OF Tgr REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,AAT 8:00 P.M. DECEMBER 17, 1962. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, French, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright and Moehling responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of December 7, 1962. The motion was approved by acclamation vote. OPEN BIDS ON AUTOMATIC VALVE OPERATOR: On motion by Alderman Flauter and seconded by Figard the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: E. H.Wach Co., Chicago 883.24 Janes B. Clow & Sons, Chicago 878.80 Iowa Valve Co.,Oskalooaa, Iowa 918.30 On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Blume the bids were,referred to the Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. WESTGATE ST. DEDICATION: The above dedication was referred to. the Plan Commission. FIRE -STATION BIDS: On motion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Rateike the Copncil approved to hold the bids of Custor Construction Co. and Norman Bullerman Con- struction Co. for further consideration. All other bids and bonds to be returned. APPOINT ONE FIREMAN: Onimotion by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Figard the Council approved to have the Fire and Police Commission appoint a fireman December 31st to replace resignation of a fireman. EXTEND TAVERN TIME TO 2i00 A.M. ON SATURDAYS: Alderman Bonaguidi made the follow- ing report: "Your Committee on License, Health and Inspection has investigated the above and has found,, having' reviewed the above request find that there is a definite need for this extended service to a certain segment of our population, and to deny this request would be to stimulate business for the areas offering this service outside the city limits of Des Plaines. Your Caanmittee therefore recommends that the City ordinance be amended so as to allow liquor serving establishments to extend their services until 2:00 A.M. Saturday morning."