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04/05/1965-4- 3/15/65 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll --with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and-Bonaguidi.' The Mayor declared the motion carried and the appointment approved. On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and second by Luellen, the Council approved to have City Attorney draft ordinance to annex Butenschoen property on north side of_ Oakton St. and west side of Lee St. The Mayor referred the Housing Code to the City Code Committee. Parking on Dover Dr. was referred to the Street Committee. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Bonaguidi, the Council was adjourned. + /., n. Otto,W. J. =nrich, City Clerk MINUTES OF .THE .REGULAR MEETING .OF THE C1TY. COUNCIL OF TUR CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL. HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, C 1TY HALL, APRIL 5, 1965 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo, Prickett and Wright responding to roll call. The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Mayor and the pledge of allegiance to. the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Swanson, the Council approved the minutes of March 15, 1965. OPEN BIDS NON -ARTERIAL STREET REPAIR: On motion by Alderman Wright and second by French the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. - = - - - $13,678.85 Arrow Road Construction Co. 14,288.40 Seneca Petroleum Co. 14,858.50 'Rock Road Construction Co. 13,982.70 On motion by Alderman Swanson and second by French the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and Engineer. ° Alderman Rateike appeared at this time. -- OPEN BIDS ON BRUSH CHIPPER MACHINE: On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Prickett the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were receive&: 'Lehigh Equipment Sales $3,750.00 Schuster Equipment Co. 3,585.00 Illinois FWD Truck & Equipment Co. 3,831.75 On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Prickett the bids were referred to the Street and Finance Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. At -request of --- Alderman French, the Mayor declared,a recess so they could check the bids. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman French and seconded by Prickett to award the bid for non -arterial maintenance to the Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. for $13,678.85 and checks or bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Iuellen,.Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried.` -2- 4/5/65 AWARD CHIPPER MACHINE BID: On motion by Alderman French and second by Swanson, the brush chipper machine bid was awarded to the Illinois FWD Truck and Equipment Co. for $3,831.75, and the bonds or checks returned to the unsuccessful: bidders. The Mayor put the question and'the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, C zubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: Alderman Figard. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer for January and February. Chief Kolze reported for .the Civil Defense,,Health Officer Jean Branding, Building Commissioner Regnell reported and the 1964 report of Motor Fuad Tax Funds by Comptroller Blietz was submitted. Engineer Fletcher reported he had plans for watermains and at his request they were referred to the Water Committee. City Attorney Di Leonardi reported the Clerk had a Court Order for the annexation of River Rand Area and the Mayor referred the Order to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. DEDICATION OF PART OF ALLEY REAR OF 573 DES PLAINES AVE: Alderman Martin reported that this is a legal matter to be resolved by Attorneys for the purchasers and sellers of the property. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett, the Council approved the report and the plat is to be referred to the Building Commissioner. ., SCHUTTNER SUB. PLAT NOT APPROVED:Alderman Martin reported the following: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found that we cannot rfsolve this subdivision plat, without sacrifices of our Subdivision Ordinance. The Plan Commission refused to approve said plat. We, your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend that we concur with the Plan Commission and refuse approval of the Schuttner's Plat." On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett, the Council approved the report. DEDICATION WEST HALF PLAINFIELD DR: Alderman Martin made the ,following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found that Plainfield Dr. is 33 ft. Dedication frau Nebel Dane and Howard - Superior Sub. to Everett Ave., that the east 33 ft. is an easement now to be dedicated. Acess to Plainfield Grade School # 62. We, your Committee on Municipal Development there- fore recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk sign said dedication plat and that the City Engineer and City Attorney complete the full street dedication." On motion by Alderman Martin and second by French, the Council approved the report. ZONING REPORT 65-10-R APPROVED: Alderman Martin made the following report: "Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated the above and has found that the property is located on the South Side of Rand Road approvimately 100 ft. east of Elk Blvd. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-3 to rezone the property to C -1 Commercial upon annexation. 1We, your Committee on Municipal Development therefore recommend that the property be rezoned C-1 Commercial upon annexation and that City Attorney be authorized to draw the necessary ordinances, to annex and zone the Property at 1717 Rand Rd. Des Plaines, Ill." On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett the Council approved the report. TO CERTIFY THREE MORE POLICEMEN: On motion by Alderman Figard and,second by Luellen, the Council approved to have the Fire and Police Commission certify three more policemen. TO ADVERTISE FOR GASOLINE FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPTS.: Alderman Rateike made the following report: "Your Committee on Fire and Police has investigated the above and has found present station going out of business. Wei your Committee on Fire and Police therefore recommend we advertise for bids and Comptroller be authorized to purchase gasoline at another station until new contrace is signed, specifications by Fire and Police Chiefs." On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Figard, the Council approved the report. DENY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HOWARD JOHNSON: Alderman Bonaguidi made the following report: "Your Committee on License and Inspection has investigated the -above and has found that this same operation has been in existence at this location for many years with- out the benefit of the sale of liquor, and there appears to be no immediate hard- ship as a result. There are several liquor serving establishments in the immediate area. We, your Committee on License and Inspection therefore recommend this re- quest be denied." On motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Luellen, the Council approved the report with Alderman Icer voting "no." -3- 4/5/65 NORTH AVE. PARKING: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found: "Traffic Committee recommends: 1) Change of ''no parking' from present north side of street to south side on North Ave. 2) Adding alternate year 'no parking' ordinance to cover Second Ave.-Woodlawn to North Ave. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend City Attorney be authorized to draw up necessary ordinance to cover pro- posed recommendations of Traffic Commission." On„motion by Alderman French and second by Shillington, the Council approved the report. :PARKING AND TRAFFIC DOVER.DR JNITWEEN LAIMASTER A,► PE YLVANIA: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found that there is a definite traffic and parking problem on Dover Drive; We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic therefore recommend that Dover Drive probably should be made a one-way street and that the Traffic Commission make a complete study of this area to determine which direction would be most desirable.” On motion by Alderman French and second by Prickett, the Council concurred in the report. SUNDAY TRAFFIC SPRUCE, PROSPECT OND EVERETT: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found this situation'involves heavy concentration of traffic at Spruce and Prospect Aves. following church services and other functions on Sundays. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend Spruce St. be designated one-way north (Sunday only) from Prospect Ave. to Everett Ave. City Attorney is authorized to draw necessary ordinance." On motion by Alderman French and second by Czubakowski the Council approved the report. MASON LANE TRAFFIC: Alderman French made the following report: "Your Committee on Streets and Traffic has investigated the above and has found load limit and speed regulation is necessary to prevent bypass traffic. We, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, therefore recommend: 1) Area be posted at standard 30 m.p.h. (Busse to Dempster). 2) 6,000 pound load limit be posted. 3) Police Dept. authorized to enforce this regulation pending ordinance to be drawn by City Attorney." On motion by -Alderman French and second by Rateike the Council Approved the report. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR: On motiontyr Alderman French and second by Prickett, bids are to be advertised for sidewalk repair which was approved by the Council. • BRIDGE OVER CREEK ON WILLE ROAD:. On motion by Alderman French and second by Czubakowski, the Council approved to have City Engineet Fletcher draw up specifi- cations and cost estimate for the bridge project. BMW -SERVICE STATION SIGN APPROVED: On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by Prickett, the Council approved the above to be located at 1677 Oakton St. SPA LIQUOR SIGN APPROVED: Alderman Szabo reported the following: "Your Committee on Building Controls and Inspection has.inveetigated the Above and has found the proposed sign is to be 40 feet in length and five feet in height. It is to be mounted from the face of the building. We, your Committee on Building Controls and Inspection, therefore recommend approval of sign. Sign specifications must meet all requirements of the Building Department." On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by Martin the Council approved the sign. SPA LIQUOR SIGN NOT APPROVED: .Alderman Szabo made the following report: "Your Committee on Building Controls and Inspection has investigated the above and has found the proposed sign is to be hinged from a pole located at the sidewalk at the east end of property at; Lee St., Oak Leaf Commons. Sign to be approximat4ly 25 feet in height. We, your Committee on Building Controls and Inspection therefore recommend not approved." On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by Rateike, the Council approved the report. VARIATION IN OAK LEAF COMMONS: Six months have passed since variation was granted. A new application for variation must be requested and granted by the Zoning Commission. On motion by Alderman Szabo and second by Rateike a code requiring forty car waiting area in or on the premises of each car wash was referred to the Zoning Commission for a hearing. - -4- ATTORNEY DOWD TO SETTLE ANN WIETOR CASE: The motion and second by Prickett to have Attorney Dowd settle the question and the Clerk called the roll with the Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, ,Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. the motign carried. 4/5/65 was made by Alderman-Bonaguidi the above case. The Mayor put following results: Ayes: Leer, Shillington, Figard, Nays: None. The Mayor declared ATTORNEY DOWN AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE THE HELPERS CASE: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Martin to authorize Attorney Dowd to settle the above case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo,•Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ATTORNEY.DOWD AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE THE MOORE CASE: The motion was made by Alderman Bonaguidi and second by Prickett to authorize Attorney Dowd to settle the above case. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following. results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Prickett presentOd the following resolution: • BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DES °PLAINES CITY COUNCIL THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE • DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE,MAYOR AND CITY_ CLERK BE AND HEREBY ARE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $133,073.60. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett end seconded by Swanson to adopt the resolution.. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following: results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington,Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion c arried. APPROVE WEST GOLF RD. RESB.: The Clerk submitted the above plat.which was. approved by the Plan Commission. Alderman Martin reported his Committee had received the plat and on motion by Alderman Martin and second by French,. the Council approved the plat. • REQUEST FOR STREET:DEDICATION BY ENJAY CONST. CO.: The: Plan Commission approved the above and the Mayor referred same to the Municipal Development Committee. Request 'of aerial map by the Plan Commission was referred to Comptroller .Blietz . _ to get estimate of cost of such a map. APPROVE GERBER'S RESUB. PLAT: The Plan Commission approved the above plat. Alder— man Martin reported his Committee had viewed the plat and on motion by Alderman Martin and second by French the Council approved the plat. Arthur McIntosh and Co. Addition to Rive*view plat was referred to the Plan Commission. The Clerk informed the Council he had received the State Audit Reports No. 27 and 28 of receipts and disbursements of Motor'Fue l Tax Funds and the Comptroller had the reports if any official desired to view same. ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING STATE HIGHWAY 59 CS: The Clerk presented the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett•and seconded by Luellen to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright. Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTIOI REGARDING STATE HIGHWAY 59 CS: The Clerk presented the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, ,Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. -5 - ADOPT T-19-65 ORDINANCE PARKING N.W. HIGHWAY: The Clerk the above o inane. On mo on by Alderman ' d and se ordinance was ced on passage. The motion :de by Al by Shillington to dopt the ordina e. The Mayor •' . the questio called the roll with a following re ts: Ayes: Aldeim=n_Rateike, 4/5/65 ead for the first reading nd by Shillington the an Figard and seconded the Clerk o, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, ington, Figard, Czubakowski,French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared -.the motion carried. ADOPT T-9-65 ORDINANCE PARKING N.W. HIGHWAY: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Figard, the ,ordinance was placed on passage.. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by Prickett.to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the questioni and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: .Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.. ADOPT T-10-65 ORDINANCE NO DIAGONAL PARKING MINER ST. N.E. CURB, GRACELAND TO DES PIAINES AVE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Shillington theordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Figard and seconded by, Shillington to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Icer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT T-11-65 ORDINANCE NO DIAGONAL PARKING MINER ST. S.W. CURB GRACELAND TO DES PLAINES AVE.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Shillington and second by Figard the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Shillington 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,Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Nhyor declared the motion carried. ADOPT T-12-65 ORDINANCE NO PARKING 4.:00 P.K. to 7:00 P.14. S.W. SIDE BETWEEN GRACELAND AND PEARSON: The Clerk r ead the above ordinance for the first read- ing. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Martin the ordinance was placed on passage.. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk 6a3.led the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT M-6-65 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Czubakowski the ordinance was on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Shillington and seconded by to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prick Luellen, Leer, Shillingtop, Figard, Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT T-13-65 ORDINANCE, TRAFFIC ROXBURY LN. AND PENNSYLVANIA AVE.: The Clerk read for the first reading the, above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Leer, the ordinance was placed on passage.. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by French to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll'with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A-3-65 ORDINANCE, BUTENSCHOEN PROPERTY, OAKTON ST.: The Clerk read for the first reading the above. On motion by Alderman Czubakowski and second by Luellen, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Czubakowski and seconded by French to adopt. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett, the ordinance was tabled so the Mayor can contact Mr. Butenschoen. ordinance. placed Swanson the roll ett, and ADOPT A-4-65 ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Leer, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Luellen and seconded by Leer to adopt the ordinance. -6- - 4/5/65 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the -roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Wright, Prickett,' Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, Uzubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT A-5-65 ORDINANCE: TheClerk read for the first reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Leer, the ordinance was placed on passage. The motion was made by Alderman Martin 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, Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard, CzubakoQski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING APPEAL BOND: The Clerk presented the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillington, Figard,Czubakowski, French, Swanson, Martin and Bonaguidi. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman Shillington and second by Czubakowski, the Attorney is to prepare bond;and Mayor and City;Clerk authorized to execute same., C. & N.W. R.R. ANNEXATION PETITION:The above was referred to the Municipal.Develop- ment Committee. The Clerk informed the Council he had received a resolution in regard to petition from C. & N.W. to change Touhy Ave. crossing signals. LEASE WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 FOR PRAIRIE AVE. PARKING LOT: The above lease was referred to the Public Building andGrounds Committee. AMERICAN LEGION PARADE: On motion by Alderman Luellen and second by Prickett the Council approved to allow parade to be held May 30, 1965. • ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR WATERMAIN ON SO0 LINE R.R. PROPERTY: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:'Alderman Rateike,Szabo, Wright, Prickett, Luellen, Leer, Shillir}gton, Figard, Czubakowski, French,Swanson, Martin and, Bonaguidi. Npys: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. WESTGATE TO BE MADE ONE-WAY: At Alderman's Shillington request the above was re- ferred to the Street Committee. , ADJOURNMENT: On motion by AldermanShillington and second by Figard, the meting was adjourned. Otto Wl .`Henrich,City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL. HELD IN THE COUNCIL, ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 19, 1965 AT 8:00 P:M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Luellen, Leer, Shillington,' Czubakowski, Swanson, French, Martin,' Bonaguidi, Rateike, Szabo, Prickett and Wright,responding to roll call. The meeting was opened with a, prayer by Rev. Earl Brehm and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. .APPROVAL OR MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bonaguidi to approve the minutes of April 5, 1965. The motion was approved by acclamation. OPEN BIDS ON SIDEWALK REPAIRS: On motion, by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Luellen, the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: