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06/17/1957c 1 i 6-3-57 501 ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAME. The Clerk read the above ordinance changing Rose Drive to Sunset drive for first reading. ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAME. The Clerk read the ordinance changing Scott Street, one block west of Curtis, to Sycamore Street, for first reading. ORDINANCE FOUR WAY STOP AT THACKER AND SECOND. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance.. VINCENT RALPH REAPPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Prickett, the Mayor reappointed Vincent Ralph, Director of Civil Defense. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Nelsen to adjourn. 1.1-tAA.AZ)4 Otto W. ¶'. Henrich City lerk .MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JUNE 17':1957 &T 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel who presided with .Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelson, Bell, McKay and Callaghan responding to roll call. Alderman Tures and Prickett were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Callaghan to approve the minutes of June 3, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer Eichner for May. Chief Kolze reported of hazard at dam in river south of railroad bridge. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Forest Preserve District to have them contact Chief Kolze about placing a sign of danger. OPEN BIDS ON MOSQUITO SPRAYING. There was only one bid, which was from the Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company for $715.00, and was opened on motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Bell. The Mayor referred same to Sanitation Committee. OPEN BIDS ON LIME HANDLING EQUIPMENT. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Tistle the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on Lime Handling Equipment. The following bids were received: Lowe Machinery Co.,612 N. Michigan Ave.,Chicago 11,I11. $11,350'.00 Dracco Corp., 4063 E. 116th Street,Cleveland 5, I11. $21,288.00 On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tistle the bids were referred to City Engineer, Water and Finance Committees. OPEN BIDS ON PROSPECT AVENUE PAVING. On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Figard the bids for paving Prospect Avenue were opened by City Clerk. The following bids were received: Allied Asphalt Paving Co.,13912 S.Halsted St.,Chicago 27,I11. $26,460.00 Arcole Midwest Corp.,3225 Main St., Evanston, Illinois $28,231.50 Rock Road Construction,5915 N. Rogers,Chicago 30,Illinois $28,397.00 On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Nelsen the bids were referred to City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works and Street Committee. 502 6-17-57 OPEN BIDS ON TRACTOR. On motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Wright the bids were opened for tractor. The following bids were received: J. F. Garlisch, Arlington Heights $ 4,950.00 P. & W. Farm Machinery, Des Plaines $ 4,300.00 Beer Motors, Oakton & Mt. Prospect $ 4,000.00 Beer Motors, 'I 'i 'i " $ 4)000.00 Beer Motors, It it it " $ 3, 200.00 On motion by Alderman bright and second by Callaghan the bids were referred to Water and Sewer Committees and Superintendent of Public Works. The Mayor declared a recess that the Committees could check some of the bids. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Martin that the bid of Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company be accepted on the conditions that the fogging will be done if and when needed as ordered by the Superintendent of Public Works, with the approval of the Sanitation Committee for $715.00 per fogging. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Bright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None: The Mayor declared the motion carried. AWARD BID ON PROSPECT AVENUE PAVING. Alderman McKay made the motion which was seconded by Bell to award the bid for Prospect Avenue to the Allied Asphalt Company for $26,460.00 and return other checks. The Mayor put the question and' the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVE DI MUCCI'S CUMBERLAND HIGHLANDS PLAT:, Alderman Bell reported that Di Mucci has deeded two lots (Lot A) for purposes of parks. Plat has been revised in accord- ance with suggestions by Committee; therefore recommend acceptance of revised plat subject to required signatures thereon. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Dunlap to approve the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell and Callaghan. Nays: Alderman Neff and McKay. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LAKE IN ORCHARD PLACE AREA. Alderman Bell reported that the Municipal Development Committee recommend permission to create lake in accordance with attached specifica- tions, letter of agreement, blueprint and posting of performance bond upon receiving permit for excavation. Also payment of proper fee. On motion by Alderman Bell and. second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the report. The fee to be $1,400.00. Alderman Bell reported the Municipal Development Committee recommended to approve closing of roads as proposed. of Illinois Toll Road Commission and recommend passage of ordinance on first reading tonight. Alderman Rateike reported on cost of parking lot in rear of City Hall. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Callaghan to allow expenditure of not more than $800.00 for black top and asphalt. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff; Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None The Mayor declared. the motion carried. DRIVEWAYS DEVON AND RIVER ROAD. Alderman McKay reported that the City Service Oil Company, Devon and River Road, made application for 2 driveways 31 feet wide on Devon and 2 driveways 35 feet on River Road. The Street Committee recommends that the permit be granted, but none of the driveways to exceed 25 feet in width. Committee further recommends that the City Service Oil Company be instructed to install side- walks along their property on both River Road and Devon Avenue at the same time driveways are constructed and a $1,000.00 performance bond be given 'ito the City before permit is issued. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by pen the Council concurred in the report. PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY PRAIRIE AND IEE - FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Alderman McKay made the following report: With reference to request of Mr. Kenneth G. Meyer, representing the Bank Building Corporation, concerning possible change in location of driveway entrance on parking lot. 5O3 6-17-57 PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY PRAIRIE AND LEE - FIRST NATIONAL BANK. (Cont'd.) Variation by the Zoning Board was quite specific that the driveway be located near the intersection of Prairie -Center. Your Committee is inclined to the opinion that the location of the entrance driveway as now suggested by the Bank people, at the S. W. corner of the parking lot on Center Street, would be preferable to the location specified in Zoning' Board's Variation. We recommend that the matter be referred back to the Zoning Board to consider possible revision of variation insofar as driveway entrance is concerned. /s/ S. E. McKay, Ch. S. B. Wexler On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wexler the Council concurred in the report. GRANT APPLICATION SEPTIC TANK LOT 11 BLOCK 4, HOMELAND ACRES. Alderman McKay reported that the Street Committee recommended to grant permit for septic tanks for k!'? Church property on above lot.' On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report. ROOF GUTTERS NEW LIBRARY BUILDING. Alderman McKay reported the A & T Engineering Company suggest they be permitted to specify down -spouts from roof gutters of new library building be connected directly to sanitary sewer. This is prohibited by ordinance. Splash blocks or underground reservoir storage may be used. However, your Sewer Committee recommends that oversize drywells be provided with escape grating at grade to permit overflow if and when we should have a rainfall so heavy and sustained as to surcharge the drywells. Committee feels that the possible occasional annoyance of such an overflow is much to be preferred to the risk of surcharging the sanitary sewer and possible back-up in basements in the area. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the report. 1 Alderman Martie -ported regarding application for septic tank for the service station River and a IV On motion by Alderman Martin and second by.McKay the Council approved to allow septic tank installation. After half an hour discussion on Park Place and North School property for parking lots, the motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Dunlap that the Parking Meter Committee negotiate for North School property. The Mayor put the ques- tion and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: Alderman Bell. The Mayor declared the motion carried. On request of Alderman Nelsen the Attorney Eley was instructed to draft bond ordinance for purchase of North School property. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF 4650,000.00 PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. On motion by Alderman Wright and second by Martin the Council adopted the above resolution. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay presented the following 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 copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk.) Total $22, 120.31. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Martin to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 501 6-17-57 Alderman Wexler reported the Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a hearing on station railroad crossing on June 26, 1957. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Martin the Council approved the appointment of Locomen D. Eley to represent the City of Des Plaines at this hearing. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Figard that Locomen D. Eley be appointed to handle the Park Place and North School property. The motion and second were withdrawn after Alderman Rateike informed the Council it was in the June 7th minutes that Mr. Eley had been appointed for that purpose. ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON NORTHWEST CORNER RAND AND RIVER ROAD., The Clerk read the recommendation approving the rezoning. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Martin the recommendation was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. ADOPT ORDINANCE FOUR WAY STOP THACKER AND SECOND AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Wexler to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAME SCOTT STREET TO SYCAMORE,1,EST OF CURTIS STREET. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE CHANGING ROSE AVENUE TO SUNSET DRIVE IN ORIDHARD PLACE AREA. The Clerk read the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Figard to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Callaghan presented a petition from people in Cumberland regarding parking in their area. The Mayor referred scene to Street Committee. CORNELL AND FORNELL PLAT. The Clerk informed the Council he had a plat of Cumberland Park Resubdivision. The Mayor referred come to Plan Commibsion. ICE SKATING RINK ZONING. The Clerk informed the Council he had several letters including two from Maine Township High School that they were not objecting to the rezoning for ice skating rink because there would be a covenant drawn in the deed from Chicago Title and Trust Company not allowing the sale of liquor or tobacco. On motion by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Martin the Council instructed the Clerk to write the County Zoning Board withdrawing the City's objection: ILLINOIS TOLL ROAD COMMISSION LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from the above in which they have agreed to install a sanitary sewer under toll Toad for thich the Orchard Place Sanitary District will reimburse the Commission !then the Sanitary District completes the project. The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. ORDINANCE TO VACATE PUBLIC STREETS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance to vacate streets for toll road. TWO ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY COMMISSION AGREEMENTS. Two agreements were presented and explained by the Toll Road Commission. The motion was then made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Neff to approve the agreements and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard Tistle, Nelsen,Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motin carried. I ' 505 6-17-57 ADOPT ORDINANCE TO VACATE ffREETS FOR TOLL ROAD. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Dunlap the Council approved to place the above ordinance on passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Nelsen to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. REZONING APPLICATION 1564 CORA STREET. The Clerk ififormed the Council he had a rezoning application for the above address. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and seconded by Tistle the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. REZONING VARIATION 900 BLOCK ROSE AVENUE. The Clerk had an application for zoning variation in 900 block Rose Avenue. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Dunlap the application was referred to the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. SIDEWALK CROSSING PARKWAY FOURTH AND FOREST AVENUE. The Clerk had a letter about the above request from Forest School P.T.A. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. ILO g REQUEST FOR WATER,FOREST DRIVE. The Clerk read a request for water for one residence, c'( N. P. Stumpf on Forest Drive. The Mayor referred wine to Water Committee. ILLINOIS COMMERCE CCINISSION. The Clerk had received a copy of petition from people petitioning water from Higgins Water Company. The Mayor referred same to City Attorney and Water Committee. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR GASOLINE. The Mayor informed the Council the six month contract for gasoline is about to expire. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by McKay the Council approved to advertise for bids to be returned July 1, 1957, and referred same to Finance Committee and Superintendent of Public 'Works. TAX BILLS ON CITY PROPERTY. The Mayor referred tax bills on City property to the City Attorney to take action to have them removed from City property. RIVER AND MILL STRUT PARKING. At Alderman Dunlapts request the Mayor referred the all day parking on River and Mill Streets to the Street Committee. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PAVING FIFTH AVENUE AT GOLF ROAD. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Bell the'Council approved to advertise for bids to pay Fifth Avenue north of Golf Road with use of Motor Fuel Tax funds returnable July 1, 1957. POST SUPERVISOR EUGENIE F. TARBERT TO RECEIVE $200.00. The Mayor read a letter he received from the above, to renovate Civil Defense Post and for other expense. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Callaghan to allow x$200.00 for Mrs.-Tarbertos expense. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll. Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor requested the Clerk to write the Soo Line Railroad about cutting weeds along their right of way from North Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Alderman McKay requested the Clerk write the Chicago and Northwestern Railway about trains blocking Golf Road, that on June 1, 1957, road was blocked for one hour and ten minutes and to repair Wolf Road crossing. At request of Alderman Bell, the Mayor referred to the Street Committee about reducing speed to 35 MPH on Touhy from River Road to Mannheim. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by -Bell to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. City Cl