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03/19/1956338 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, MARCH 19. 1956, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer who presided with Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, and Behrel responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion vas made by Alderman Behrel and'seconded by Neff to approve the minutes of March 5, 1956. Alderman Martin requested a correction that he did not second the motion on page two on driveways, to correct to Alderman Neff. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation with correction made. Alderman Schubert reported of meeting with subdividers south of Touhy regarding sewers, that they vere considering installing sewers. RENEW POLICE SQUAD CARS CONTRACT. Alderman McKay reported the following: Report of Police Committee: Our contract with the Maine Leasing Corporation for rental of squad cars expires April 6, 1956. One of our Committee members and Marshal Wigham met with the Maine Leasing Corp. to discuss renewal. They are agreeable to renew on same basis as last year, except an increase of $15.00 per car per month to cover increased costs to them. Marshal Wigham is satisfied with the service rendered by the Maine Leasing Corp. Your Committee recommends contract be renewed for one year, the only change being an increase of $15.00 per car per month, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute contract. Mr. Mayor, I move this report be concurred in. (Signed) S. E. McKay, Ch. (Signed) Walter Tistle (Signed) Ray Tures The motion was made by Alderman McKay and Seconded.by Tures to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. F. W. VASTERLING LEASE AT'WAREHOUSE. Alderman Davis reported on Vasterling Lease. Alderman Davis then made the motion and was seconded by Prickett to renew the lease for one year. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk calledithe roll. Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, .Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. Alderman Wolf appeared at this time. CLARKE OUTDOOR SPRAYING COMPANY AWARDED BID ON EIM TREE AND MOSQUITO SPRAYING. Alderman Dunlap reported the Committee investigated the bids on spraying and found that in reviewing bids.received for spraying elm trees and fogging for mosquitos, the committees' recommend acceptance of the bid by Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company as the low bidder. Your committees further recommend that the spraying of elm trees be'done on a• elective basis by areas most infested by beetles and scale, with as much to be accomplished before budding as possible and further work on dormant spraying to be done in the Fall; the Supt. of Public Works to be so instructed. (Signed) Robert Dunlap (Signed) Dana Schubert (Signed) 5. E. McKay (Signed) Mary V. Neff 1 6n cI1 e.J a 3-19-56 G.I.ARKE OUTDOOR SPRAYING COMPANY AWARDED BID ON EIM TREE AND MOSQUITO SPRAYING. (Cont'd. ) The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Schubert to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Wolf and Behrel. The. Mayor declared the motion carried. TREE TRIMMING. Alderman Dunlap reported that the trees are being trimmed before they start leafing out and that $5,600.00 be spent on tree trimming. The motion was'made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Bell to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried: DRIVEWAYS.NORTHEAST CORNER WOLF AND SEEGERS ROADS. Alderman Bell reported the Street Committee investigated about the driveway application at Wolf and Seegers Roads and found width of driveways to be in excess of what we consider to be reasonable. The Committee recommends the granting of two thirty foot driveways on Wolf Road. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Martin, the Council concurred in the report. 1.0 DOUBIE PARKING IEE AND ALGONQUIN ROAD. Alderman Bell reported the Committee m investigated and found the mail box is situated so as to create a problem for mail -t trucks making pick-up.' Double parking by mail truck creates problem in Algonquin Road but "No Parking" area for exclusive use of Post Office seems to be improper answer. The Committee recommends the mail box be moved to corner of Lee and Algon- quin. This corner is now "No Parking" area and no more confusion would result than exists at any other busy intersection during mail pick-up. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Wolf the Council concurred in the report. TRAFFIC AT SOUTH SCHOOL. Alderman Bell reported about stop signs at White and Illinois on Everett Street, that the Street Committee found traffic is heavy at certain peak hours and children have trouble crossing these corners at school hours, and recommend four-way Stop Cigna be placed at the corners of Everett and White, and Illinois, Circle and Everett, for a trial period of sixty days to see if this corrects situation. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Wolf the ,Council concurred in the report. 1 Alderman Bell reported about bright lights at Lee and Algonquin shopping center and the Mayor agreed to contact owner. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Martin the City Attorney is to draft an ordinance to declare bright lights in shopping center a nuisance. ' Alderman Bell reported on Bell and Gustus Company contract repairing traffic signals, requesting some increase in price. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by McKay to grant the increase. On motion by Alderman Wolf it was referred back to Street Committee to check prices in. other cities. ROBERT HALL DRIVEWAYS ON RAND ROAD. Alderman Bell reported an application for drive- ways for Robert Hall Company that we, your Committee on Streets and Traffic, recom- mend: Granting of two twenty-five foot driveways with suggestion that twenty foot may be ample if one is used for entrance and one for exit. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Martin the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Bell reported of request for parking meters on Broadway. The Mayor referred same to Parking Meter and Street Committees. Alderman Bell reported of request of Firestone Company on Lee Street to be allowed to use two meter parking spaces for their customers. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Martin the request was not granted. Alderman Tures reported that meetings of the cities and villages. representatives and engineers having been held about a water district. He suggested -the Council hold a meeting of the Council as a Committee of the Whole and invite a representative of Consoer, Townsend and Associates to attend. PROPOSALS ON SEWER SURVEY. Alderman Wexler called the Council's attention on the proposals for sewer survey. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Neff to present the survey proposals to the Citizen's Sewer Committee. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman McKay, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf and Behrel. The Mayor declared the motion lost. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Neff the letters were referred to the Sewer Committee by the Council. Alderman Wolf voted no. 340 3-19-56 The Mayor informed Alderman Neff that he would like to have a meeting with Code Committee, City Attorney and City Clerk regarding printing and filing new amendments to Code. Alderman Neff reported she Would like approval of appointing John A. Hutchings, 1288 Dennis Place, of the firm of Taylor, Miller, Busch and Magner, for the Kuntze Case. Alderman Neff presented a resolution prepared by Mr. Hutchings. After discussion the Mayor put the question on the appointment of Attorney and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None., The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Tistle to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff and Martin. Nays: Alderman Prickett, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Tures, Wexler and Behrel. The Mayor voted "no" and declared the motion lost. Alderman Neff informed the Council that the Attorney Hutchings had prepared the resolution for the Kuntze case and should be paid for his work, but the Council refusing to adopt the resolution. Alderman Neff made the motion to withdraw the appointment of M. Hutchings. Alderman Wexler seconded the motion, the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, McKay, Neff and Wexler. Nays: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Martin and Behrel. The Mayor declared. the motion lost. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Behrel presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIJ 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 on file with City Clerk). Total $16,585.41. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by McKay to adopt the resoltiion. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrdl. Nays: None. The Mayorldeclared the motion carried. • The Clerk informed the Council the Zoning Board granted a 665 Greenview Avenue. variation on lot at OPEN BIDS ON FIRE STATION NO. 1 DORMITORY FURNISHINGS AND CLEANING CATCH BASINS. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Wolf, the City Clerk was instructed to open the bids on the above. The following bids were received on furnishings: Gerard and Son, $550.40, Albert Pick & Company, $559.20, Artell Bedding Company, $660.74 and Sheppard Home Furnishings, $719.50. The following bids were received for cleaning catch basins: City Sanitary Service, $5.75 per basin, Suburban Drainage Company, $6.00 per basin and $8.50 per load to remove debris. Thebids were referred to Fire Committee and to the Sewer Committee. The Mayor declared a recess and after reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to award the bid on dormitory furnishings to Gerard and Son,. 935 Merchandise Mart, home address 1011 Alfi41 Drive. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Wolf to award the bid on cleaning catch basins to the City Sanitary Service, Wilmette, Illinois. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. JOURNAL #16 PAGE 341 Insert at top by ORDINANCE ON INOCULA - AGAINST RABIES NOT ADOPTED. After.,.discussion in which the public was allowed to speak, the motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by McKay to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen,Bell, McKay, Dunlap,Neff and Wexler. Nays: Alderman Prickett,Tistle, Davis, Schubert, Tures, Wolf, Martin and Behrel. The Mayor declared the motion lost. A� 1 3-19-56 ORDINANCE ON INCCUTATION AGAINST RABIES NOT ADOPTED. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance to amend dog ordinance.* Alderman Neff requested that the County Health Official be allowed to speak. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by McKay to allow the official and others to speak. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Tistle and Wolf. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TABIE MUNICIPAL RETAILER'S OCCUPATIONAL TAX. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Behrel the ordinance was tabled. ADOPT MULTIPIE FARES ORDINANCE. (TAX7uBS). The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Behrel to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called,the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. TAGGE REZONING SOUTHEAST CORNER WOLF AND RAND ROADS. The motion was made by Alderman C) Wolf and seconded by Tures to take the recommendation of Zoning Board off the table and concur in the recommendation. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Schubert, Tures, Wolf and Behrel. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 1 CAREBUILT CORPORATION PIAT CHESTNUT STREET SUBDIVISION. The Clerk informed the Council he had a letter from Plan Commission with the above plat which the Commission approved. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Wolf the Plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. PETERSON'S SUBDIVISION NO. 4 PLAT. The Clerk informed the Council he had a plat of Peterson's Subdivision No. 4 which was approved by the Commission. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Schubert the Council referred the plat to the Municipal Development Committee. SIGN FOR IEE AND ALGONQUIN SHOPPING CENTER. The Clerk said he had an application for large sign at Lee and Algonquin shopping center. The application was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee. SIGN FOR CLARK SERVICE STATION RAND ROAD. The Clerk said he had application for sign at Clark Service Station of Rand Road. The Mayor referred the application to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. ADOPT ANNEXATION ORDINANCE LOTS 1 to 6 KNOLU400D ESTATES. The Clerk read for first reading the above annexation ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Tures to suspend the rules and adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the ordinance before the Council for adoption. The motion was made by Alderman Schubert and seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Weiler, Martin and Behrel. Nays: None. The Mayordeclared the motion carried. FIRST READING FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN ORDINANCE GRACELAND AND THACKER. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. TRAFFIC HAZARD ON HARDING AVENUE. The Clerk read a report from Alderman Dunlap of traffic hazard on Harding Avenue about speed of autos and suggested the auto parking be changed to south side of street, that the police squad car patrol the street during morning and evening rush hour of workers, and that the children are being kept off of street during those hours for fear of being hit -by car. The Mayor referred the'item to Street Committee. 342 3-19-56 NORTH MAINE FIRE DISTRICT BALANCE $1,560.00. The Clerk read thelfollowing letter: There is a balance of $1,560.00 in North Maine Fire District. ' i The auditor sent a notice to the District to verify the balance due. Their reply was that this item was forgiven by the. City at the end of 1953. I would like Council authorization to remove same from the ledger. Otto W. J. Henrich On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Tures the Council approved. to remove same from ledger. VARIATION ZONING 50OT LOT 215 N. WOLF ROAD. The Clerk read a zoning variation for 215 N. Wolf Road on 50 foot intensity use of lot. 'On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Tures the application was referred to the Zoning Board to ',call a hearing. REZONING APPLICATION RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. The Clerk read the rezoning application at property on Southeast corner Howard and Mt. Prospect',Road. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Behrel the Mayor referred th'e application to the Zoning Board to call a hearing. RESOLUTION ERWIN C. KNOCKE. The Clerk read the resolution which is to be presented to Erwin C. Knocke on his resignation as Chairman of the Plan Commission. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Wexler the Council adopted the resolution. APPLICATION FOR SEPTIC TANK 117 OAKWOOD AVENUE. The Clerk informed the Council he had a request for installation of septic tank at 117 Oakwood Avenue. The Mayor referred the request to Building Control and Inspection Committee. BENJAMIN AND LANG LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Ed. Benjamin regarding the Water Appropriation Ordinance. The Clerk will keep the letter on file for the 1957 Appropriation Ordinance. SAINT STEPHEN'S PARRISH CARNIVAL. The Clerk read a letter from St. Stephen's Carnival Committee requesting permission for carnival on their property August 22nd thru August 26th. On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Bell the request was granted by the Council. MAYOR'S LETTER TO KROGER COMPANY ON BEER AND WINE LICENSE. The Clerk read the follow- ing:letter: I am in receipt of your letter of March 3 requesting application forms for the purpose of obtaining a license to sell beer and wine in Des Plaines. I presume you are making your request under the provision of a new law which permits the issuance of licenses for the sale of beer or wine for consumption off the premises. The City of Des Plaines has no ordinance authorizing the issuance of such licenses and until such an ordinance is passed, I,. as Liquor Commissioner of the City of Des Plaines, will refuse to grant any such licenses. I am familiar with the fact that a Judge in Chicago has ruled that it is mandatory upon municipalities to issue such licenses: however, I donot think the law is mandatory and if my actions are challenged in Court, I certainly would recommend that we appeal any adverse decision rendered against the City by reason of my position in the matter. (Signed) Kenneth G. Meyer MAYORS APPOINTMENTS. The Mayor requested approval of the following appointments: John H. Geiger - Plan Commission - 1773 Linden Street Conrad J. Freeman- Plan Commission - 884 Thirdv Avenue Harry Remote - Chairman, Flan Commission Committee to determine need for engagement of efficiency expert - Alderman Behrel, Wexler, McKay and Tures. The Council deferred approval until next meeting. 1 0 1 1 3-19-56 At request of Alderman Tures the Mayor referred to the Street Committee the parking on Ashland Avenue 125 feet east of alley. .At request of Alderman Tistle the Mayor referred to the Street Committee about improving parkways for parking on the Northeast corner of Center and Oakton and the Northeast comer Second and Prairie. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Dunlap to offer $700.00 to the Mosquito District Assodation for the election. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Davis to table the matter. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Prickett, Nelsen, Davis and Schubert. Nays: Alderman Tistle, Bell, McKay, Dunlap, Wolf, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Behrel. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor put the question on the original motion and the Clerk called the roll: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Dunlap, Neff, Wexler and Martin. Nays: Alderman Pricket stle, Nelsen, Davis, Schubert, Wolf and Behrel. The Mayor declared the motion after after questioned on Alder- man Ture's vote because he had not asked to be excused. ADJOURNMENT. The motiOan was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. I/ /1 Otto . J. Henrifh City Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HEIR IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MARCH 26, 1956 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer with Alderman Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Davis, Schubert, Dunlap, Tures, Wolf, Neff, Martin and Behrel responding to roll call. Alderman Prickett and Wexler were absent. TETTER TO CLERK TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING. We hereby request and direct you to call a special meeting of the Mayor and City Council at 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 26, 1956, to consider the employment of an attorney to represent the City of Des Plaines in the case of Kuntze v. Des Plaines, 56 C 2420, and to consider the method of defending said suit. (Signed) Walter Tistle (Signed) Clifford D. Nelsen (Signed) R. G. Wolf IETTER OF CIERK TO ALDERMEN OF SPECIAL MEETING. City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: 0• To: Mayor Kenneth G. Meym; Alderman Robert'N. Dunlap, Dana T. Schubert, Raymond Tures, Reinhardt G. Wolf, Mary V. Neff, Sydney B. Wexler, Lewis E. Martin, Herbert H. Behrel, Alfred Prickett, Walter Tistle, Clifford D. Nelsen, Robert A. Bell, Samuel E. McKay and William N. Davis. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, is hereby called, pursuant to a request of Alderman Walter Tistle, Clifford D. Nelsen and Reinhardt G. Wolf, to be held on Monday, March 26, 1956, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Des Plaines, Illinois, for the following purpose: THE PURPOSE OF EMPLOYING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE CITY ON THE KUNTZE CASE. Dated this 22nd day of March, 1956. Otto W. J. Henrich (Signed) Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk u