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09/03/1957524 8/19/57 PETTINGER'RESUBDIVISION. The tentative plat of the proposed Pett lager's Resubdivision was referred to the Plan Commission. WAIVE INTEREST OF LIBRARY BONDS FROM AUGUST 16. 1957. 'On a motion by Alderman'McKay and second by Figard for Mayor and City Attorney to write bank iiaiving interest on the Library Bonds from August 16, 1957 until bondw are signed. The Mayor put_ -:the question and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:, Alderman Wright, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike and Dunlap. Nays: Alderman Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Butler Brothers method of pumping out its lake at peak times was referred to the City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Sewer Committee. On a motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike to contact the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding the Chicago and Northwestern Railway's negliance in repairing the Miner Street and Wolf Road crossings. The Mayor referred the petition regarding the parking and noise around the Carpenter' Hall at White and Oakton Streets to the Police Marshal and theCity Attorney. The City Engineer reported that the Pratt Avenue gates were installed and would inquire of the Touhy Avenue, Prospect Avenue and the Oakton Street crossings. Alderman Wright requested the Council amend the personnel ordinance for the Library due to the new larger building. The Mayor referred the request to the Library Committee and the City -Attorney. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Figard to have the City Engineer prepare an estimate of the dredging of Weller Creek from Mount Prospect Road to Graceland Avenue. The City Engineer stated that the Benjamin Electric Company was willing to widen it 10 feet thru their property. APPROVE SEPTIC TANK AT 30 EAST GOLF ROAD. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Rateike tb approve the request for a septic tank of George Burgess, 30'East Golf Road, the motion was voted upon by acclamation and carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Rateike to adjourn, the motion was voted upon by acclamation and carried. Gladys Buchholz — Deputy C =r THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PIAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL SEPTEMBER $. 1957 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle,, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike and Dunlap responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.' The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by tistle to approve the minutes of August 19, 1957. The Mayor requested two corrections. Page 521 On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Bell the Council approved that Superintendent Wernicke notify owners about installing sidewalks. On page 523 to change the work purchase to offer about North School site. The motion was voted upon by acclamation with corrections made. OFFICIAL REPORTS The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commission and City Clerk: for August. The Clerk also read the report of Superintendent Wernicke what had been done about Weller Creek. Engineer Fletcher made the following reports of dredging cost of Weller Creek and Butler Brothers pumping lake at peak times: Honorable Mayor and City Council: At your request I have made a study and an estimate of cost of dredging Weller Creek and I find as follows: E. N. Fletcher letter continued: 1 1 1 9/3/57 525 Graceland Avenue to C. & N.W. Belt Line Tracks - 600 feet @ $2.00 per ft.= $ 1,200.00 Belt Line Tracks to Spur.Track -1100 feet Spur Track to Soo Line R.R. (Public Service) -1250 feet Soo.Line to N.W. Highway (Benjamin Electric Co) -2200 feet N.W. Highway to Cumberland Terrace - 900 feet East Side Cumberland Terrace to Wolf Road -1000 feet Subtotal Wolf Road to Belt Line Wye 1500 feet Belt Line Wye to South Side Cumberland Terrace - 600 feet South Side Cumberland Terrace to Washington Street Bridge @ $2.00 per ft.= @ $2.00 per ft.= @ $2.00 per ft.= @ $2.00 per ft.= @ $4.00 per ft. - 2,200.00 2,500.00 4,4400.00 1,800.00 4,000.00 to Wolf Road = $16,100.00 @ $4.00 per ft.= 6,000.00 @ $2.00 per ft.= 1,200.00 - 400 feet @ $4.00 per ft.= 1,600.00 TOTAL GRACEIAND TO WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE $ 24,900.00 Washington St. Bridge to Westgate Road Westgate Road to Golf Road Golf Road to Mt. Prospect Road - 500 feet @ $4.00 per ft.= - 500 feet @ $2.00 per ft.= -1400 feet @ $2.00 per ft.= 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,800.00 TOTAL $ 30,700.00 The above estimate of cost is based upon the removal of trees, planks, ties and other large pieces of rubbish and burning at some suitable location, the balance of the dirt and debris to be left albng'the top of the bank where it has been dredged and to be spread to a minor extent only. It is also based upon having room along at least one bank Ao.operate the equipment. Respectfully submitted, /.s/ E. N. Fletcher City Engineer Alderman McKay, Chairman of Sewer Committee, City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: We have checked the Butler property and find that it is not within the Weller Creek Drainage area; however, they did obtain a,permit from the State to cross Oakton Street with a force main for their storm water outlet and a permit from the railroad to cross their tracks and a permit from the County to connect to the 15 inch storm sewer on the west side of the railroad; and, while they are not within the District, the tile to which they are connected was installed by the County and not by the Drainage District. Arlington Heights is not in the Weller Creek Drainage District; however; all or most of their storm drains into Weller Creek. This is only one of several instances where land not officially within the Weller Creek Drainage District drains into Weller Creek. The law provides that land outside the present boundaries of a drainage district may drain into the drainage ditch. If the drainage is into an open ditch. If the drainage is into an open ditch, no approval is required from the Drainage District; however, the District may then annex the property if they so desire. If the drainage is into a tile built and maintained by the Drainage District then permission must be obtained from the District before a connection is made. At the time Butler Brothers built their storm water pond, it was understood that they would only pump from this pond during dry weather. They have adhered to their policy, with the possible exception of the big storm, without detriment to anyone. Respectfully submitted, /8/ E. N. Fletcher /8/ E. R. Warnicke TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR DEMOLISHING "CHARM HOUSE; On a motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Dunlap the clerk is to advertise bids for demolishing "Charm House". 526 9/3/57 REVIEW JORDAN MANUFACTURING LEASE. 'On a motion by Alderman"Rateike and second by Duri.ap the Council approved tocrenew the lease of Jordan Manufacturing Company for two years as same rental $300.00 per month and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. JOHN H. GEIGER AND ASSOCIATES TO SURVEY OFFICE FACILITIES. 'John -H. Geiger made the following report: j Alderman Irving C. Rateike, Buildings & Grounds Committee, City of Des Plaines Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry concerning the cost of having a complete Architect's survey and report made on the subject of the office facilities available to the City of Des Plaines, I am pleased tb offer the following proposal: Our. fee for this type of service is established at the rate of ':.00 per man-hour. As we understand the problem, we propose to make an inspection of the existing space usage, a study of the future needs of the various departments with regard to their expanding services, an analysis of the present structures including a check on the mechanical and the electrical facilities, and to incorporate our findings in a full report to the City. This report shall show our recommendations for space assignments, possible remodeling, and the feasibility of considering alternate buildings. Included will be sketches of the proposed office layouts as well as estimtes of the relative cost of each scheme. We estimate the time required for the preparation of this report will be from 65 to 80 man-hours. We would be pleased to assume a contract with the City for this work on the basis of our fee not exceeding the sum of $650.00. This proposal does not include the preparation of the actual working drawings and specifications for alterations and additions which may result from adoption of the report. This"project can be scheduled to meet the datelines of the Des Plaines City Council, and it shall receive my personal interest and attention. Yours truly, /8/ John H. Geiger The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to have this survey made not to exceed the $650.00. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and,Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CUMBERLAND PARKING. Alderman McKay Made the following report: Mayor andCity Council: The lack of space for the all -day parking of commuters' automobiles near Cumberland Station is causing some invasion of the residential streets of Stratford, Cornell and Cambridge, particularly Cornell. We have, been urged by the Cumberland 1i ntenance Corporation to place restrictions on these treets which your Committee ,is reluctant to recommend until additional parking space is made available not too distant from the station. At present, on the railroad side of Northwest Highway opposite State Street, the State Highway Department has about 150 feet of the parkway closed to parking by the use of two "No Parking between Signs" standards". Perhaps the excuse for this restriction will be there is supposed to be a bus stop at this location. There is a small hard to read bus stop marker well back from the roadway, merely a rusty reminder of someone's mistake in having it placed. It serves no useful'purpose. Rarely if ever does a bus stop there, the usual stop for the infrequent busses being at the railroad station, where there is no bus marker. Anyway the busses do not pull in off the highway to stop and if they did they would require 150 feet of space. Another excuse might be the speed limit sign, but it should not require 150 feet to make it noticeable. It is recommended that the State Highway Department be requested to cooperate with us in our efforts to alleviate this parking problem by removing these unnecessary signs. /s/ S. E..McKay - L. E. Martin - 1SQ.)B. Wexler 1 9/3/57 527 Superintendent Warnicke ipstructed to investigate. Alderman McKay reported the following: Nhyor and City Council: Su cementing earlier report of this date in connection with the parking problem in the neighborhood of the C&Nw Cumberland Station. It is recommended that the median strip in Broadway between Northwest Highway and Cumberland Circle (this whole block is commercial) be graded and. black topped and made airailable to the public for all -day parking. This space could accommodate at least 50 cars. ' If this were done then we could consistently authorize restrictive signs on Broadway and certain of the residential streets and relieve the parking problem in this area. Your Committee requests that this recommendation be referred to the Parking Lots Committee for consideration.. /s/ S. E. McKay L. E. Martin - S. E. Wexler 9.,Z The Mayor referred the report to the Parking Meter Committee and the Engineer who is to prepare extimate of cost. ALLEY NORTH SIDE WILLOW STREET. 'Alderman McKay made the following report: Alley rear of N. Side of Willow Avenue, Connecting Harding and Graceland. • Mayor and City Council: This is a concrete alley about 1,000' long back of the north side of Willow Avenue, and connecting Harding and Graceland. There are numberous sunken spots, and very poor drainage. I have. inspected this alley with Mr. WArnicke and he has given me a report in connection therewith'as follows: For patching, about 50 tons hot mix at $20.00 ton in place $ 1,000.00 For storm water drainage, 2 catch basins and inlets (Installa- ton by City employes) 160.00 Total cost $1,160.00, plus labor of installing catch basins and inlets. This is recommended that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to proceed with this project at the earliest possible date consistent with its need for attention. /s/S. E. McKay - L. E. Martin - S. B. Wexler T e otion w s de bi ldermantne cl a d aurocdtn brr ] rola t eoxo.u. i the ruugss.. The yor pu t� que tion an e c er ca e e o wi h �he o ow ng res Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, and Dunlap and Wright. Nays. Alderman Tures, Prickett, Tistle and Belsen and Bell. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ALLEY BETWEEN ALLES STREET AND HARDING AVENUE. Alderman McKay made the following report: Alley between Alles and Graceland, Willow and Harding. Mayor and City Council: This alley runs north from Harding for about 225' and then. left about 100' to Graceland. It is in a deplorable condition and should be given a preferred spot on the Superintendent's work schedule. The Superintendent estimates he can put it in rbasonably good condition, with prime and seal coat for $600.00. It is recommended that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to proceed with this work, 'giving it the priority conditions warrant: /8/ S. E. McKay - L. E. Martin - S. B. Wexler The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Rateike to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: Alderman Tures, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen and Bell. The Mayor declared the motion carried. LEFT TURN AT MINER STREET AND DES PLAINES AVENUE. The Mayor referred to the Street Committee to investigate the eliminating of "No Left Turn" at Miner Street and Des Plaines Avenue. 52S 9/3/57 LIONS WOODS, FOREST PRESERVE TO RECEIVE CITY WATER. Alderman Tures reported and on his motion which was seconded by'Prickett, the council approved to grant the request of Forest Preserve District for City Water for Lions Woods. GRANT WATER FOR 335 GROVE AVENUE. On Motion by Alderman Tures and second by Prickett the Council granted the request for City water for 335 Grove Avenue, Mrs. Louise Hoffman. AWARD BID ON LIME HANDLING EQUIPMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and s seconded by Prickett to award. the bid for lime handling equipment and installation to George H. Knight Construction Company.for $19,700.00. Alderman Martin made the motion which was seconded by Bell to amend the motion for a 90 day gnarantee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The Mayor put the question on the previous motion and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 SEPTIC TANK GRANTED FOR SOUTHWEST CORNER ASHLAND AVENUE AND WARRINGTON ROAD. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Council granted permission for septic tank at the southwest corner of Ashland Avenue and Warrington Road. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARKING LOTS 5 AND 6. 'Alderman Nelsen read the report of Plan Commission approving the two parking lots. Alderman Nelsen, Chairman of the Parking Meter Committee then submitted the plans and estimates of cost of project as prepared by City Engineer Fletcher and he moved they be; approved by the Council and ordered by filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Dunlap that parking lot No. 5 which is on Park Place, be approved and plans and specifications be placed on file with City Clerk for public inspection. The Mayor put' the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results Ayes: !Alderman Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: Alderman Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Nelsen and seconded by Dunlap to approve parking lot No. 6 which is the North School site and place plans and specifications with City Clerk for public inspection. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes:' Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: Alderman Tistle. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Nelsen requested that the Railroad Parks be referred to the Finance Committee regarding funds for parking lots. The Mayor informed the Council, the clerk will make a financial report estimating receipts and expenditures to the end of 1957 and that a meeting of the Committee of the Whole would be held Tuesday, September 10, 1957 to study this report. APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman Prickett 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. Total $10,856.65. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Martin to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the Tiestion and the clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. STATE APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT ALGON UIN AND WOLF ROADS. The Clerk received the approval of the above traffic lights and forms to be exeeuted by the City to pay for the electric service. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded. by Prickett that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreements. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Nartin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: 1lone. , The Mayor declared the motion carried. VACATION AND DEDICATION OF PART OF PINE. EVERETT AND CHESTNUT STREETS. The plats for the above were referred to the Plan Commission for approval. 1 9/3/57 529 ADOPT THE ORDINANCE FOR STREET LIGHTS IN CUMBERLAND. The Clerk read for second reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE,IMPROVEMENT OF CORNELL AVENUE, ARDMORE ROAD AND OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS BY A SYSTEM OF ORNAMENTAL ELECTRIC STREET LIGHTS TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY APPURTENANCES. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Callaghan to adopt ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY HEARING OCTOBER 13i252. The above hearing is on increae in electric rates. 5300.000. PARKING REVENUE BOND ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the ordinance entitled: AN ORDI NANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LC3 $300,000. PARKING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES OF C 1957, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO PAY THE COST OF IMPROVING AND EXTENDING THE MOTOR VEHICLE ,c PARKING FACILITIES OF SAID CITY AND PROVIDING FOR CHARGING RATES AND FEES FOR THE USE OF SUCH PARKING FACILITIES AND THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES RECEIVED THEREFROM. The Mayor ordered the ordinance placed on file for second reading. QUEST FOR WATER AT 1771 RAND ROAD. The request for water for residence at above adress was referred to the Water Committee. ZONING VARIATION PARKING LOT FIRST NATIONAL BANK. TheClerk reported the above application. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Prickett the application' was referred to honing Board of Appeals to call a hearing sitting as a commission. ZONING VARIATION 959-971 ROSE AVENUE. The Clerk reported the above zoning variation application. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Figard the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ZONING APPLICATION BLOCK 37 FOURTH'AVENUE NEAR HOLLYWOOD. The Clerk reported the above zoning application. On motion by alderman Bell and seconded by Callaghan to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. MING APPLICATION SOUTH OF CUMBERLAND STATION. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN PROPERTY FOR LUMBERYARD. The Clerk reported the above application and on a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Dunlap. The application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals to call a hearing sitting as a Commission. The Mayor referred to the City Engineer referred to the City Engineer to check to see if the property on the northwest corner of Lee and Howard Street is completely surrounded by the City and referred to the City Attorney and Municipal Development Committee regarding annexation ordinance. OPEN BIDS AND AWARD SAME FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT WHITE AND QP TON STREETS. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle the Clerk was instructed to open the bids for above traffic lights. The following bids were received: L and S Construction Company, Chicago, Illinois $ 13,945.50 Brenn=McNichols Construction Company, Chicago, Illinois 13,941.95 H - H Electric Company, River Grove, Illinois 11,882.65 On a motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the Council recessed to allow the Street Committee and the City Engineer to check'the bids. After reconvening Alderman McKay made the motion which was seconded by Bell to award the bid to HH Electric Company subject to approval by the State Department and to return other bidders ,checks. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: None. TheMayor declared the motion carried. .530 9/3/57 COMMITTEE ON FLOOD CONTROL. Mayor Belrel. appointed the following ,as. a Flood Control Commission: 'Alderman McKay, Chairman;Alderman Dunlap,{'Alderman Callaghan, Richard Bliss, 511 Harvey Avenue and George Shmielk, 529!Harvey Avenue. The Mayor appointed Fred Howe to represent the City on an advisory committee for the Zoning Committee, Board of Commissioners of Cook County. REQUEST ONE-WAY ON BENNETT PL&CE. Alderman Bell presented a petition from property owners to make Bennett Place one-way west to east. The Mayor referred same to the Street Committee. PETITION FROM ORCHARD PLACE REGARDING WATER SUPPLY. The Mayor received a petition from the people bounded by Touhy Avenue, Maple Street, Higgins Roadland Mannheim Road that they desire City Water and not from Higgins Water Company. The Mayor ordered the petition placed on file. Alderman Nelsen requested the City Attorney negotiate with•the Chicago and North- western Railway about the parks between Lee Street and Graceland Avenue. Alderman Tistle requested that the Street Committee investigate about a sidewalk on the east side of Illinois Street south of Everett Street. The owner of the Illinois Street property is R. Barsch, 3615 Rosemead, Brookfield, Illinois. GRANT SEPTIC TANK 321 RAND ROAD. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Wexler the request for septic tank at 321 Rand Road was granted. ADJOURNMENT. The Motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Martin to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. H nrich City Clerk REGULhR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PIAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 16, 1957 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Tures,Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett, Tistle,! Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Rateike and Dunlap.responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of September 3, 1957. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer for August. Engineer Fletcher reported that he had investigated about the Touhy, Oakton and proppect railroad gates and found that specifications and costs were being made. He will follow up on progress for installation. ALDERMAN MCKAY REPORTED ON FLOOD CONTROL. Alderman McKay reported the following on Flood control. Your Flood Control Committee held its first meeting on Friday, September 13th. In attendance, all members of the Committee, viz;- Alderman Callaghan, Dunlap, McKay; Messrs. Bliss, Chmelik, Himel. Engineer Fletcher was also present. It is extremely doubtful if any committee of humans, regardless how expert its members might be, even if they had unlimited funds at their disposal, could save Des Plaines free from serious damage and inconvenience if and 'when the rains come as they did on last July 12-13. Your Committee promises.no miracles. It could recommend, but it doesn't a long, long range program, such,as engaging a staff of experts to make a survey, seeking state and/ or federal aid etc., and perhaps winding up its activities in a year or two with nothingito show buten extravagant plan.