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APPROVE DRIVEWAYS SERVICE STATION MT. PROSPECT AND OAKTON STREETS. Alderman
Jackson made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffis has
investigated the above and has found that the above requested permits are for
four 35 foot driveways to permit ingress and egress to a service station on the
SW corner of Oakton and Mt. Prospect. That the requested driveways do not seem
to present any unusual hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
"We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore reccmend that the Super-
intendent of PublicWorks,be authorized to issue two permits.for 35 foot driveways
on Oakton and two on Mt. Prospect Road after copies of the necessary State permits
are on file." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Luellen, the Council
approved the report.
SIGN APPLICATION, 851 EIMHURST RD.: The above application was ie8erred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
Alderman Blume reported that on future hearings of the County Zoning, Attorney Dowd
is to attend the hearings.
W. H. BURFISHER RESIGNATION FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD: The Mayor read the letter of
resignation and said Gilbert Rudiger was also going to resign and that he would
have new appointments next meeting.
APPROVE PLAT OF DEDICATION BRENTWOOD UNIT NO. 4: Alderman Blume made the follow-
ing report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above
and has found the developers of Brentwood Unit # 4, Miller Builders, desire to
dedicate a strip of land located between lots 187 and 188 in the subject sub-
division for a sidewalk frau Norman Court to an elementary-school site. latter
from Plan Commission recommending approval is attached.
"We your Committee on.Municipal Development therefore recommend that the Council
concur with the recanmendatio# of the Plan Commission, that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures thereon." On motion by Alderman
Blume and seconded by Bonaguidi, the Council approved the report.
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Blume the Council
approved to adjourn. a
Otto W. J Henrich, City Clerk
MUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
'-COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MAY 6, 1963
AT 8:00 P.M. •
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel
with Alderman Prickett, Jackson, Bonaguidi, Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen,
Moehling, Flauter, Figard responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Rateike to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1963 and the
adjourned meeting of April 22nd. The motion was approved by acclamation vote.
OPEN LIME BID: On motion -by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Luellen the.Clerk
was instructed to open the above bids. One bid was received from the company
who has been supplying the lime for many years. On motion by Alderman Wright
and seconded by Luellen the bid was referred to the Water and Finance C anmitteed
and Superintendent Wernicke.
OPEN BIDS ON WELL NO. 4 PUMP: On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Flauter
the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received:
L. Cliff Neely, Batavia, Ill. $15,276.00
Wehling Well .Works, Beecher,,•I11. 12,650.00
M. P. Schneller and Assoc. Aurora, I11. 15,400.00
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On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Blume the bids were referred to the
Water and Finance Committees and Superintendent Wernicke.
OPEN BIDS ON 12 INCH WATER MAIN: On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by
Flouter the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were
received:
Joe B. DiVito and Co., Des Plaines $9,796.25
Joseph Centracchio and Son, Des Plaines 10,643.75
Latrobe Engineering Co.; Rosemont 9,966.75
J. Chicoine Cont. Chicago 10,940.00
Scully, Hunter & Scully, Norridge 8,684.55
Rossetti Cont., Chicago 9,420.00
J. & R. Ciccone Const. Co.,Norridge 9,264.50
J. Giannini, Chicago 8,045.00
J. Marich and Sons, Summit 9,354.00
On motion by Alderman Wright and seconded by Rateike the bids were referred to
the Water'and Finance Committees and City Engineer Fletcher.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the reports of. Comptroller Bach
for April and the February and March reports of the Nurse and Welfare Assoc.
City Attorney Dowd reported of loss of the Markiewicz case and recommended not
to appeal but requested it be referred to the. Judiciary Committee. Attorney
Dowd reported on Zoning hearings of County to increase apartments No. 551 and 559.
On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen the Attorney is to write a
letter -of protest. He also reported on another County Zoning No. 558 which
Arlington Heights and Mt. Prospect.are opposing. On motion by Aldermtian Luellen
and seconded by Figard the Attorney is to protest this zoning. On a rezoning
for land fill of lake south of Oakton Street Docket 580 on motion by Alderman
Figard .and seconded by Flauter the Attorney is to write a letter to the Zoning
Board and County Clerk approving the rezoning.
APPROVE PLAT OF AGES AND SCHNEIDER'S SUB.: AldermannBlumB made..the'.following
report:3"Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and
has found this subdivision consists of 42 single family residential lots located
on Oakton Street to the South Forest Avenue• on the North, some 1,500 feet to the
West of Lee Street. Presently there is a hone and out -buildings on lots 1 and 2
of block 3 which will be removed.
"The plat. meets all the requirements. of the subdivision ordinance except that the
following 'variations' should be noted: Lots 2 to 16 inclusive in Block 1: Lots
2 and 3 in Block, 2; Lots 2 to 13 inclusive in Block 3 and Lots 2 to 6 inclusive
in Block 4 all have less than the required 55 ft. min. frontage but more than the
required lot areas.
"A letter from the Des Plaines Plan Commission recommending approval of the sub-
division is attached. A letter from the developers agreeing to put in all public
improvements at their expense is also attached.
"We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the Council
concur with the recommendation of the Plan Ccmmission to approve this plat and that
the Mayor and the City, Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures thereon upon
receipt of proper improvement bonds or cash escrow agreement." On motion by
Alderman Blume and seconded by Luellen the Council approved the plat.
DENY REZONING 1054 FIRST AVE.: Alderman Blume reported on the above report of
the Zoning Board who denied the rezoning. On motion by Alderman Blume and
seconded by Rateike the Council concurred in the report.
REZONING OAKTON AND IEE STREETS: Alderman Blume made the following report: "Your
Committee on Municipal -Development has investigated the above and has found: The
petitioners are the developers of the area who 'request annexation subject to a
request for a change in zoning from R-4 Cook County Residential to C-2 Commercial
District (Parcel A); also to R-2 Single. Family Residential (Parcel B); and to C-2
Commercial District (Parcel C). Parcel A is approximately 23 acres upon which
it is proposed to construct two hotels, a restaurant, theatre, bowling alley and
a professional building. Parcel B is to consist of approximately 8 acres upon
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which 35 single family hares are to be constructed. Parcel C is to be the site of
a new Jewel Food Store, Osco Drug Store and assorted other shops, consisting of
approximately 4 acres fronting on Ise Street.
"The Zoning Board of Appeals at a public hearing held April 2, 1963 held by a vote
of none for and seven against that the evidence submitted at the hearing was not
convincing of the public need and general desireability of reclassifying the pro-
perty in question.
"The developers have:since agreed,by letter of May 3, 1963, Kenneth Meyer, attorney
for petitioner to Mayor and City Council, to covenant parcel A as per attached
agreement. The developers have also since agreed to request a strip of land 290
feet wide for residential development instead of the 110 feet as reported to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
"The Committee has been assured by legal council that it would be very doubtful
that the, proposed change in zoning would affect the 1Trendle Case' decision re4,-
centlychandedfldownrooncerning multiple family zoning.
"This Committee also feels that it is unreasonable to expect that the property
could be developed R-2 and that, instead, it would be likely to develop.as R-4
Multiple fami&y and a strip of C-1 or C-2 Commercial along both Lee St. and
Oakton Street should the Council concur with.the Zoning Board of.Appeals re-
commendation.
"The facts given the'Cammittee concerning the possible devaluation of the single-
family property, as well as the increased traffic load at the intersection, are
argumentative and unproven.
"It is true that there will be a greater percentage of run-off storm water from
a commercial complex than an area developed with residential homes and streets.
The completion of the Howard Street and Everett St. storm sewers have relieved
the Oakton St. sewer to a great extent.
"Petitions of approximately 120 name were presented to the ' Co mnittee against the
proposed change by people living in the area. However, 30 of these names were of
people living south and east of Oakton and Lee, who would not be affected. The
petition of 14 people who live adjacent to the property, favoring the debelopment,
were also presented.
"This gaumittee has also considered the similar requests made in.the past, which
were refused - i.e. Rand at Graceland to River Road at Grove; the northwest corner
of River Road and Touhy Avenue and the conditions which now exist as a result.
"We, your Committee on Municipal Development, therefore recommend that the re-
commendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals be overruled, and that the'zoning
changes be granted as requested, subject to the covenants as attached. Also, that
the City Attorney be instructed to review the ordinances as received for correct
form and that they be placed on first reading under New business." On motion by
Alderman Blume and seconded by Prickett the Council approved the report with Alder-
man Moehling and Alderman fright voting "No."
APPROVE OAKTON AND LEE STREET ANNEXATION: Alderman Blume made the following
report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and
has found the petitioners are the owners and electors residing on the property
in question, which is contiguous to the City of Des Plaines, north and east
boundaries, and are not within the corporate limits of any other city or village.
Said lands comprise approximately 35 acres, including streets, and having a
frontage of 1139.80 feet on Oakton Street measured from a point 392 feet west
of the center line of Lee Street and have a frontage of 639.54 feet on Lee Street,
measured from a point 447.56 feet north of the center line of Oakton Street.
The northerly 290 feet frau Jeannette Avenue west is to be Zoned R-2 single family
residential. The balance of the property is to be Zoned C-2 Commercial shopping
district with covenants running with the las as attached.
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"We your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend that the
petition for annexation be accepted as. proposed and that the City Attorney be
instructed to draft the necessary ordinances." On motion by Alderman Blume and
seconded by Prickett the Cougcil approved the report.
Alderman Rateike made a progress report on building repairs which he said he will
turn over to the new committee.
NORTH SCHOOL LAT ON PARKING: Alderman Jackson made the following report: "Your
Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that
the attached letter from Mr. J. Marlin states the number of non-resident parkers
in the Old North School Lot makes it difficult or impossible for Des Plaines
parkers to find roam.
"We your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend that the Superintendent
of Publio Works have the, above lot checked twice daily for a period of one: week
(including Saturday) and report the following information to this Committee in
order that they might make an appropriate recommendation to the Council: 1) per-
centage of lot filled. 2) portion of. lot filled. 3) in the event that the- lot is
90% filled a notation should be made approximating the percentage of out of town
parkers - if less than 90% of the lot is in use, non-resident figure will be required."
On motion. by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Rateike the report was referred to
Parking Meter Committee and' Superintendent Wernicke.
TEL -RADIO SERVICE REGARDING PARKING SOUTH SIDE' MINER ST.: Alderman Jackson made
the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated
the above and has found that the Canmittee suggestion to speed turnover at the
meters near Tel Radio on the North side of the street did not meet with the favor
of the Tel -Radio owner; that to re -instate the parking on the South side of.
Miner would be to reintroduce some of the traffic conflict that we have over-
come in the past.
"We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend that•the City
Council stand by its present ordinance prohibiting parking on the South side
of Miner'Street between Graceland and River Road." On'motion by Alderman Jackson
and seconded by Luellen the Council concurred in the report.
REGARDING BLOCKING THACKER ST. AT CENTRAL SCHOOL: Alderman Jackson made the
following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated and
has found 1) that except in cases of extreme emergency, it is a bad practice to
biock'a street. 2) that the need in this case is for an area for the youngsters
to move about outside of the school building. 3) that such a paved area exists
.presently behind the Thacker School building, the area presently used for faculty
parking. 4) that this matter was held in Committee for several months to accomo-
date school officials who wished to appear, but never responded to Committee
efforts to get together.
"We your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend that the City not
block Thacker but rather recommend that the school faculty avail itself of other
free parking within a two block area and leave this paved area for use of the
school children." On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume the
Council approved the report.
TO VACATE ALLEY EVERETT AND RIVERVIEW: Alderman reportbd on the above request.
On motion by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Blume the Council approved to
vacate the alley and City Attorney to draft ordinance.
TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT. BID TO OAKTON MOTOR SALES: The motion was made by Alder-
man Flauter and seconded by Prickett to award the bid of $3,182.00 to Oakton
Motor Sales. The Mayor pat the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following results: Ayez: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Luellen, Moehling,
Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
APPROVE SIGN APPLICATION 55 E. RAND ROAD: On motion by Alderman Blume and
seconded by Luellen the Council approved the above sign.
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RESOLUTION ON STATE HOUSE BILL 755: Alderman Flouter made ihrepokt,Jon .the -abote
and referred it to the new committee.
Alderman Moehling made a minority report.
APPROVAL OF BILIS: Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution:
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
AND PAYABLE AND THAT THEMAYOR AND CITY CLERK
BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
OF SAME
Total: $34,577.75. - The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Wright, Suellen,
Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADOPT M-12-63 ORDINANCE - CHRISf+4AS. TREE SALES: The Clerk read for the second
reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Blume 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 Rateike,Blume, Wright,
Luellen, Moehling, Flauter,Figard, Prickett, Jackson and Bonaguidi. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
ADJOURN SINE DIE: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Luellen to adjourn sine die. The motion was approved by acclamation.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTED ALDERMEN: Police Magistrate A. L.Sengstock installed the
new Aldermen and gave a nice talk after the installation. The retiring Aldermen
and new Aldermen were allowed to give a talk.
Mayor Herbert H. Behrel called the new Coundil to order with Alderman Rateike, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright,. Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Carroll,
Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi responding to roll call.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES 1963-1965: The Mayor presented the following committees:
Committee Chairman Members
Municipal Development Martin Prickett
French
Police Figard Czubakowski
Bonaguidi
.Fire Rateike Figard
Carroll
Building and Grounds Shillington Carroll
Szabo
License, Health & Inspection Bonaguidi Luellen
Leer
Sanitation Swanson Rateike
Wright
Streets and Traffic French Leer •
Rateike
Water Figard Shillington
Prickett
Sewer Luellen Bonaguidi
Leer
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Committee Chairman Members
Building Control & Inspection Szabo Prickett
Martin
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Parking lots Wright Martin
. Rate ike
Elm Tree Disease Luellen Swanson
Szabo
Library Wright French
Carroll
Youth Activity Leer Czubakowski
Szabo
City Code French Luellen
Shillington
Judiciary Carroll Bonaguidi
Swanson
Civil Defense Qlzubakowski *right
Shillington
Finance Prickett Swanson
Czubakowski
Board of Local Improvements Behrel Rateike
Prickett-
. Leer
Shillington
Czubakowski
Martin
French
Special Flood Control
Martin
Rateike
Prickett
Bonaguidi
McKay
Special Aernautics Swanson
On motion by Alderman Prickett and. seconded by Rateike the Council approved the
committees.
The Mayor presented reappointment of Charles H. Bentley to Civil Service Commission
to 4/30/66 and appointment of Donald M. Essig to 4/30/64 to fill vacancy caused
by resignation, of A. Mason. On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by .
Shillington the Council approved the appointments.
Qn motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Szabo the Council approved the re-
appointment of Harold J. Ahbe to Fire and Police Commission to 4/30/66.
On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Czubakowski the Council approved the
re -appointment of Savina Gorsline to the Library Board to 4/30/66.
On motion by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Figard the Council approved the re-
appointment of Conrad J. Freeman and John H. Geiger to the Plan Commission, to
4/30/69, Irving Moehling and Kent H. Nichols to 4/30/67.
On motion by Alderman Prickett,and seconded by Martin the Council approved the re-
appointment of John A. Eagleson to the Police Pension Fund to 4/30/65.
.On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Leer the Council approved the re-
appointment of Herman DiVito to the`Street and Traffic Commission to 4/30/68.
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On motion by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Shillington, the Council approved
the re -appointment of Father Cerniglia to the Youth Commission to 4/30/66.
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen the Council approved the
re -appointment of James J. Carroll to the Zoning Board to 4/30/68.
FOREST HOSPITAL REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION: The Mayor referred the above to the
Municipal Development Committee.
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE: The Mayor presented a letter on the above for
a meeting in Municipal Building, Arlington Heights, on May 8, 1963 at 8:30 P.M.
with Commissioners and Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County regarding increase
of multiple family development in the surrounding areas.
PLAT OF MEADOW LANE SUB.: TO above plat was referred to the Municipal Develop-
ment Committee.
PLAT LOT 2 IN TRECINSKI'S SUB.: The above plat was referred to the Plan Commission.
LES ST. ABANDONMENT: The Clerk read a letter from William J. Mortimer that Lee
Street has been abandoned from Touhy to Oakton St. effective March 27, 1963 from
the County Highwaj' System, by action of the Board of County Commissioners at
request of City of Des Plaines Council.
TO CERTIFY ONE POLICEMAN: On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Rateike
the Council approved to have Fire and Police Commission certify one policeman
to fill vacancy of resignation.
FIRST READING A-5-63, LEE AND OAKTON ANNEXATION: The Clerk read for the first
reading the above ordinance.
FIRST READING Z-4-63 LEE AND OAKTON ZONING: The Clerk read for the first read-
ing the above ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Luellen
to adjourn. The motion was approved by acclamation vote.
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Otto W. 3. H:nr ch, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HEID IN THE
COUNCIL. ROOM, .0 1TY HALL, MAY 20, 1963 at
8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor H erbert H.•Behrel, with
Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski,
Carroll, Swanson, French, Martin and Bonaguidi responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF. MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded,,,
Martin to approve the minutes of May 6th . 'The motion was approved by acclamation.
OPEN BIDS ON WATER TOWER: On motion by Alderman Szabo and seconded by Carroll •
the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on water tower. The following bids were
received:
Pittsburgh -Des M::.oines Steel Co. $175,000.00
Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. 167,000.00-
Chicago
67,000.00-Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.(Alternate bid) 156,700.00
On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Leer, the bids were referred to the
Water and Finance Committees, Engineer Fletcher and Superintendent of Public Works.
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