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04/06/195334 4/6/53 City Attorney's report continued I have filed my appearance for the City of Des Plaines and will file an answer before:April 20th, and will do my best to uphold the ordinance. I will report further developments to you. Respectfully submitted, Marshall S. Howard (signed) MSH:rj The Mayor The Clerk City Attorney ordered the report placed on file. Adopt Amendment to Zoning Ordinance (Herzog Wolf and Algonquin) read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Behrel to adopt the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon dedlared the' motion carried. Cook County Dept. of Public Health Letter: The Clerk read a letter from the above Health Dept. that they have held meetings and are tying to help the homeowners where the pits are being made on Church St. and East River Road. Alderman Davis reported about the traffic on Wolf Rd. in Cumberland and suggested that the City request the State Department to relinquish their maintenance of Wolf Rd. ffom Rand Rd. to Golf Rd. at Circle. The Mayor refered the item to City Attorney and Engineer to investigate. Rezoning Application 1200 Block Walnut Ave. The Clerk read the following application: Application for Rezoning or Zoning Variation March 23, 1953 City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Application is hereby made for a change in zoning classification or zoning variation of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by:. Public Service Company of Northern Illinois Box 278, Glencoe, Illinois and described as follows: Lot 47 in Block 7 in J. C. Robinson's Addition to Des Plaines being a Subdivision in N. E. Quarter of Section 20, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, lying East of Lee Street, Cook County, Illinois. Also East 1/2 of Lot 48, in Block 7 in J.C. Robinbon's Addition being a subdivision in N.E. Quarter of Section 2D, Township 41 12, East of 3rd Principal Meridiah, lying East of Right -of -Way Railroad Company, Cook County, Illinois. Change from To Residential Commercial to Des Plaines, North, Range of Central Application fee of $25.00 and $15.Q0 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. M. L. Klump (signed) Box 278, Glencoe, IllinoiS� 4/6/53 On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Hansen the application was refered to the Zoning Board of Appeals sittion as a commission to call a hearing. Alderman Davis reported to the partial blocking of Weller Creek near Benjamin Electric due to excavating interceptor sewer. On motion by Alderman Davis and second by Hansen the Clerk was instructed to write the Sanitary District. Alderman McKay read the following report: March 23, 1953 I wish to direct the attention of the Council to the condition of Weller Creek in the vicinity of the Cumberland Terrace Imhoff Tanks. In recent conversation with Supt. of Public Works, Warnecke it was our thought that the condition was not critical and Mr. Warnecke was sure the Saintary District contractors would correct same before leaving the job, We did agree however, in light of past experiences, a condition could arise quickly that might cause local flooding. At the spot where the new sewer goes under Weller Creek the water was temporarily diverted during digging operations through two metal cuirerts. After, when the stream was again permitted to find its way along the creek- ® bed the culverts were not removed not was a considerable amount of earth and at this pont the creek is badly obstructed. A short distance downstream ee there is another serious obstruction caused by a tree which was cut down and allowed to fall into the creek. No effort has been made to clear the creek in even a superficial way, and it would not require much effort to clear it properly. Following the mild winter we have just had it could easily happen that we might have a very moist April, and rather than trust too much to luck, perhaps it might be wise for us to press the Sanitary District to have their contractors remedy this condition at onee, or even to have the Supt. of Public Works do it and charge the expense to the contractors. S. E. McKay. The Mayor instructed the City Engineer and Supt. Warnicke to contact the contractors on interceptor and Commissioner Beer of Weller Creek Sanitary District. Alderman McKay also suggested the Clerk write a letter to Sanitary District about unfilled excavation of interception near Cumberland Station. The Clerk reported about a County Rezoning Searing April 17 at 7:00 P.M. at Park Ridge City Hall regarding 12 acres at Vernon Avenue and Dempster St. Alderman Behrel will attend. St. Stephen's Holy Name regarding Carnival. The Clerk read the following letter; April 1, 1953 City of Des Plaines Attn: Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: The St. Stephens Holy Name Society wishes to petition the City of Des Plaines to obtain approval to run a car raffel and carnival on Thursday, August 27 throught Sunday, August 30. The purpose of this car raffle and carnival is to raise fnnnas to assist in paying for our new Church and school now under construction on the property bordering Ash, Everett and Prospect Streets in the City of Des Plaines. We w6uld also appreciate at this time the City's approval to hold this ' carnival on one of the two following pieces of property: 1 - The south-east corner of Lee and Oakton Streets, this property owned by Schorsh Builders. The owners will do their utmost to make this property available to us for our carnival This is our first choice location 36 4/6/53 St. Stephen's letter continued 2 = The south -test corner of Prospect and Ash Streets which is our parish property. For this location we ask permission to close Ash Street bordering the parish property during the carnival hours.. This is not a through street and there are no residences in thatblock. This is an alternate to our first choice in the event that the Schorsh Builders are not able to make their property available to us for some reason not known at this time. We ask you for your acknowledgement of this petition as soon as possible so that we can go ahead with our plans for this important affair. We wish to thank you in advance for your assistance. Please address your reply to Rev. Thomas J. Hanley at the above address. Respectfully yours, A. Eugene Bourdon Correspobing Secretary The Mayor refered theletter'to the Street and Public Relations committee. A roval of Bills Alderman MacKay, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES 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. (Schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Wolf to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Award Audit to Arthur Weiner Co. Alderman McKay reported on bid of cost of audit for 1952 and continuous quarterly audit for 1953. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Behrel to award the audit to Arthur Weiner Co. the lowest bid. The Mayor put -the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Morava, and Auck. Nays: Davis. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported about rubbis and garbage being dumped in Chicago & Northwestern Railway yards near Cumberland Terrace. The Clerk was instructed to write the Railway Company. Alderman McKay inquired if an ordinance could be drafted regarded garbage cans being left for several days on parkway. The City Attorney said he would draft an ordinance. The Mayor suggested the newspapers have an article about a clean city. Alderman McKay reported about having a census taken due to increase of population since 1950 so the City would receiveland increase of Motor Fuel Tax. The Clerk was instructed to write the Commerce Dept. Alderman McKay reported on Bennett excavating being a hazard and the City Attorney will give an 'opinion next meeting of action to be taken. Engineer Fletcher requested permission to advertise bids for a 12 inch water main from Well No. 3 to Algonquin Rd. the motion was made by Alderman Auck and second by Behrel the request was granted. Engineer Fletcher suggested the City pay the difference between a 6 inch and 10 inch water main on Oakton St. about 500 feet east of Wolf Road to be determined by bids. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Behrel the Council approved the suggestion. Adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and second by Hansen to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk JOURNAL #16 PAGE 37 Insert after Respectfully submitted, On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Auck Supt. Warnicke is to be instructed to fill the excavations.