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07/20/19537/6/53 On motion by Alderman Blume and second by Schallawitz, bids are to be advertised for water main on Birch Street, S. A. No. 162, bids to be in July 20, 1953 meeting. Adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Schallawitz to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 20, 1953, AT 8:00 P. M. LC) Call, to Order. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Mayer who presided with Alderman Hansen Schubert, Wolf, Tures Schallawitz, •-r Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay responding to roll call. Approval of Minutes. The motion was made by AldermanSchallawitz and seconded by Behrel to approve the minutes of July 6, 1953. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Reports of City Attorney. The City Clerk read the following reports: July 13, 1953 Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: This is to advise you of the present status on the acquisition of the land for Parking Lot No. 2. You will recall that this property on Prairie Avenue could not be acquired by negotiation. and that some time ago we filed a suit in the Circuit Court of Cook County to condemn the land. During the spring, there were two traverses filed by opposing lawyers to this condemnation action. Without attempting to get into technical detail, a traverse, in substance, challenges our legal right to proceed with a condemnation suit and requires us to prove every single step and condition required for condemnation. Because of delaying tactics of the opposing attorneys and because of the crowded conditions of Judge Normoyle's calendar, it took ten separate appearances running from April 9th through July 8th to get the traverses set for hearing and then heard and argued. On July 8th, Judge Normoyle overruled the traverses deciding all issues in favor of the City. Unfortunately, this does not conclude the condemnation suit, but merely completes trial of legal issues. We must now have a trial set before a jury to determine the value of the land. Because of adjournment of the courts for summer vacation, I will not be able to set this case for hearing before a jury until the fall. Respectfully submitted, Marshall S. Howard (signed) MSH:sa Marshall S. Howard July 20, 1953 Honorable Mayor and City Council, City ,of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois 0 69 70 0 7/20/53 Marshall S. Howard letter Continued: Gentlemen: This is to advise you of the current status of the suit against Meyer Coal and Material Company seeking a mandatory injlton against this company to halt operations of the ready -mix cement hopper nd accompanying activities at the Meyer yard, because they are in violation of our zoning and building ordinances: This case was referred to Master -in -Chancery, last fall to take evidence on the facts. Since that time we have had about 8 hearings before the Master. Ori behalfof °.the .City, I have put •on 5 witnesses and have introduced something'over 600 pages of evidence. Two hearings were held in this matter this past leek before Master -in -Chancery Sullivan in my attempt to conclude the City's proof before the summer vacation. It turned out to be impossible to do, how- ever, and the matter has now been continued until next. September, to be taken up at that time when theattorneys for both sides are ready to proceed. I will probably require another several hearings for introduction of expert testimony as to real estate values and other things. After that, the defendant has the opportunity to put on his witnesses and then we have a rebuttal, if we choose to make it. I expect it will be the better part of another year before the trial of this matter is completed. Respectfully. submitted, Marshall S. Howard (signed) MSH:sa Marshall S. Howard The Mayor ordered the reports placed on file. . Alderman Dahl reported on County Zoning meeting in Des Plaines City Hall, July 31, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. regarding property about mile south of Higgins Road on Mannheim Road. Alderman Harm reported that some of the business license had not been paid and made the motion which was seconded by Jacobs that the names be published in the local papers. Alderman McKay requeste a roll call. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Jacobs, Behrel, harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: Alderman Schallawitz. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Harm made the following report: Packy's and National Tea Company To the Mayor and City Council: regarding amending liqour ordinance. Your Committee on Licenses has investigated the above and has met with the above and finds that both requests are based on our increased population since the establishment of Bulk Sales dealers license limits and that the National Tea is only interested in bulk package sales of beer for consumption off premises. The committee has examined present ordinances and amendments and finds that limits imposed in 1941 are still the same. Our population was then approximately 9 to 10 thousand and is now over 20 thousand. The cpntemplated locations will serve new outlying districts. After due consideration we, your Committee on License and Inspection, therefore recommend: an amendment to present ordinance to provide an increase from three to four in the limits with respect to Bulk -.Dealers Licenses and the creation of a new Class B-2 classification under same heading permitting package sales of beer only with a limit of one and with a fee.of.:$600.00 Signed, Committee, Henry C. Harm William R. Jacobs II 7/20/53 Alderman Harm made the motion which was seconded by Alderman Jacobs to concur in the report and the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance. 71 After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by McKay to table the report The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Davis, akak and McKay. Nays: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Aaek, Dahl and Blume. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. The Mayor thereupon put the question on the original motion and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume and Davis. Nays: Alderman McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Tures reported that they have to purchase a new turbine for Normal Well and that the Water Commissioner did not want to take the time to advertise for bids 'The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wolf to purchase the turbine at the price of $1,360.00 from the Aurora Pump Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ILO ctit-e- arried.. okk Alderman Davis reported that the Council had turned down the insurance regarding machinery and suggested it be investigated. The Mayor referred the 074 insurance to Finance and Water Committees. .et 1 1 Alderman Tures reported that Benjamin and Lang have been investigating to see who were holding the 1934 Revenue Bonds a total of $65,000.00. The motion was then made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Behrel to allow Benjamin and Lang to negotiate regarding the purchase or exchanging of new bonds when issued. Alderman Dahl requested a report of the cause of water shortage in reservoir. After considerable discussion the Mayor referred to the Water Commission, Superintendent and City Engineer to check on the efficiency of the employees at water plant. Alderman Schubert reported on parking meters and parking time on Lee Street from Prairie Avenue to Thacker Street. On motion by Alderman Schubert and second, by Hansen the Council instructed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance on meters and parking on Lee Street On suggestion of Alderman Davis the Mayor referred to the Traffic Commission the removal of meters and no parking on the east side of Lee Street from Ellinwood Street south to alley. Approval of Bills. Alderman Behrel 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. (A schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with the City Clerk.)* Alderman Wolf requested that the bill of Northwest Harley-Davidson for $64.95 be taken out for investigation and with bill removed the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Schallawitz to adopt the resolution. Alderman Behrel 'reported that the gasoline bid which was approved in 1949 was to be for six months and suggested bids be on an annual basis. Alderman Behrel then made the motion which was seconded by Jacobs to advertise for bids to be returned for the August 3, 1953 meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 7/20/53 State Highway Letter. The Clerk read the following letter: July 15, 1953 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: I can now give you a partial reply to your letters of May 20 regarding the. Councils request for speed reductions on several highways in your City. Observations made on Wolf Road between Golf and Rand Roads showed that 94 percent of the motorists were driving at or under the posted limit of 30 M.P.H. We consider this excellent observance and feel that a reduction to 25 MPH is warranted as 75 percent are operating at or under this posting. A survey was made on River Road between Howard and Touhy Avenue. Here we found that only 51 percent were driving at or uncle;the 40 M.P.H. posting. Until such time as observance is increased in tills area, we do not feel that a reduction is warranted. The final survey was made on Algonquin Road between Second Avenue and Wolf Road. Our check showed that 72 percent of the motorists were driving at or under 40 M.P.H. however we are willing to post a 35 P.P.H. limit in this section and it will take a lot of enforcing by your police to obtain this observance. We will give you a report on conditions at Rand Road and Wolf just as soon as our investigation has been completed. Very truly yours, J. P. Tuthill (signed) District Engineer On motion by Alderman Davis and second by Jacobs the Council approved that the 25 mile per hour sign be taken down on Algonquin at Second Avenue. The mayor referred the parking on both sides of Thacker Street between Second and Third Avenues, also the parking on Thacker Street between Pearson and Lee Streets on suggestions of Alderman Jacobs and Auck. State A eement for annual maintenance of Street . The Mayor referred the agreement to the Street Commission and Engineer. Herbert Volberding appointed as Police Patrolman. The Clerk informed the Council Herbert Volberding was appointed police patrolman as of July 16, 1953.. Jannusch River Street Subdivision Plat. The Clerk reported he had a plat approved by the Plan Commission. The Mayor referred the plat to the Municipal Development Commission. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by McKay the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for water mains to Oakton Gardens and Dexter Acres. The Mayor reported that he met with some of the department officials and it was suggested to divide the Street and Sanitation Committees into two committees. On notion by Alderman Schubert and second by Schallawitz the Council approved that the City Attorney draft an amending ¢rdinance changing the Committees and the appointing of Alderman McKay,Chairman with Aldermen Schubert and Schallawitz on. the Sanitation Committee. On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Blume the City Attorney was instructed to draft a 30 day waiting period regarding Pale of taverns. On motion by_Dahl and second by Jacobs the Council referred to the Traffic commission the alley north of the circle in Cumberland which is from Eighth Avenue to Cornell Avenue regarding making it a one 6y alley which was suggested by Alderman Davis. 7/20/53 Adjournment. The motion was made by Alderman Schallawitz and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly a adjourned. Ot o W. -enrich City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 3, 1953 HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 8:00 P.M. • Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis, and McKay, responding to roll call. Alderman Prickett was absent. Li a n Approval of minutes The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Schallawitz to approve the minutes of July 20, 1953. Alderman eJt�, Auck requested three corrections to be made in the minutes regarding the motion on to table the drafting liquor ordinance. TO take out the end of sentence "to seperate the two items". To correct his vote whichmae dye. The item on purchase of purchase of turbine to change the wording to "did not want to take time to advertise for bids due to an emergency. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried with correction made. 4'• Reports of City Officials The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner and City Clerk for July. Alderman Dahl reported he was at City Hall to attend the County Zoning hearing but found it had been posponed and the rezoning withdrawn. But he had received no notice of posponement. Approve Jannusch River Street Plat. Alderman Dahl reported that the Municipal Development Committee found the Jannusch plat in order and recommended the approval. The motion was made by Alderman Dahl and seconded by Jacobs to concur in the recommendation. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following rusult: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis, and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. State agreement for Maintenance of City Streets Alderman Hansen reported that the Street Committee had investigated the agreement. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Dahl that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Schubert, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, Jacobs, Behrel, Harm, Auck, Dahl, Blume, Davis and McKay. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Hansen reported that Council concur in the Traffic Commission report Park Place and Jefferson Street and the suggestion of the Fire Chief that there be no parking on the north side of Jefferson. Street from Lee to Pearson Street. On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Schubert the council concurred in the recommendation and the City Attorney instructed to draft an ordinance. Alderman McKay reported he had confered with the Superintendent of Public Works and City Clerk who have made some recommendations for the Sanitation.Committee and would report further after a Committee meeting. Alderman Blume reported that the sewer pumps on Algonquin Road have proved inadequate to pump the sewerage from the garbage disposals in the Ma:ailow Subdivision which is serious item but that they were investigating to see what improvements are to be made.