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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.
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McKay report continued.
We do not mean to say that no effort should be made to enlist expert assistance
and state or federal aid, if it can be had, and we suggest the Mayor continue
his efforts along these lines.
Your Committee proposes to endeavor to get some actual work done with as little
delay as possible. It feels it should tackle the Weller Creek problem first,
and at once.
The City Engineer has estimated it would cost $30,700.00 to dredge the creek,
from Graceland Avenue to Mt. Prospect Road. From Graceland to Wolf Road he
estimates it would cost $16,100.00. From Wolf Road to Mt. Prospect, $14,600.00.
Your Committee recommends that steps be taken at once to progress the work
between Graceland and Wolf, as the first part of the overall job. Perhaps
formal permission in writing, should be requested of the Weller Creek Drainage
District.
It is further recommended, -
1. The section between the Spur
the Public Service Company.
2. The section Soo Line to N.W.
Company
Track and the Soo Line to be paid for by
Engineer's estimate ---$,250100
Highway to be paid for by Benjamin Electtic
Engineer's estimate -$4400.00
The Engineer or Superintendent Public Works to contact these companies at once
to get their agreement to cooperate to the extent of the costs indicated.
3. The City of Des Plaines to pay for those sections of this first phase of
the overall project, -the part between Graceland Avenue and the Spur Track,
and between N.W. Highway and Wolf Road. Engineer's estimate ---------p9200.00
This
9,200.00 to be paid from the City's special sewer fund.
It is estimated this dredging, approximately 3 feet deep on the creek bed, and
on each bank, would increase the capacity of the creek between Graceland and
Wolf by upwards of four million gallons. It would remove a great deal of
obstruction and greatly facilitate the flow of water especially at flood -times.
Your Committee commends the Superintendent of Public Works for the attention
he has given the problem of obstruction in the creek, especially at Wolf Road
and at the flumes under N.W. Highway. It is urged that inspection of the city
portion of the creek be placed on a frequent and regular schedule - at least
once every 2 weeks and any unusual obstructions removed.
It is recommended that this report be concurred in, and that the use of the
sum of $9,200.00 (From the special sewer fund) be authorized.
/s/ S. E. McKay, Chairman Robert M. Dunlap
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and.seconded by Dunlap to concur in the
report and the City use the sum of $9,200.00 from the Special Sewer Fund. The
Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:
Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell,
McKay, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Alderman McKay reported the following:
With reference to Alderman Tistle's request that steps be taken to have sidewalk
installed on property owned by Mr. R. Bartsch, 3615 Rosemead Street, Brookfield,
I11., located on the east side of Illinois Street, south of Everett.
It is recommended that a registered letter be sent Mr. Bartsch informing him
that a sidewalk must be constructed along his Illinois Street Property. That
if we do not have assurance from him within thirty days to the effect that he
will take such action within a reasonable period, we will assume that he has
no objection to the City arranging for the improvement through special assessment
proceedings.
/s/ S. E. McKay, Chairman - L.E. Martin - S. B. Wexler •
On motion by Alderman I4cKay and secon4 by Tistle the Council concurred in the report.
Alderman McKay made the following report:
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With reference to the attached petition concerning Bennett Place.
Your Streets and Traffic Committee recommends that Bennett Place be posted
by Police order for a period of 60 days limiting the,flow of traffic one-way
only east -ward from Locust Street to Des Plaines Avenue. That the aldermen from
this ward keep in close touch with the situation and be prepared to state at
the end of the experimental period whether the restriction should be made
effective by ordinance, or discontinued.
/s/ S. E. McKay, Chairman - L. E. Martin - S. B. Wexler
On,a motion by McKay and,second by Bell the Council concurred
Alderman McKay made the following report:
inthe report.
With reference to the suggestion that the Streets and Traffic Committee give
consideration to the elimination of the no -left -turn restriction at Miner Street
and Des Plaines :Avenue.
It is the opinion of your Committee that this restriction should be retained at .
least until it can be given consideration of our traffic survey. Your comattee
recommends accordingly.
/s/ S. E. McKay, Chairman - L. E. Martin - S. B. Wexler
On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Martin the Council concurred in the
report.
Alderman McKay made the following report:
Attached is a petition from a number of Orchard Place residents,,requesting a
street light for the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Railroad Avenue; also
at the corner of Dale.Avenue and Touhy Avenue. This was mailed direct,to the
Chairman of the Streets and Traffic Committee by Mrs. William Weiland of
1724 Morse Avenue.
Superintendent of Public Works states a light for Touhy and Railroad Avenue has
already been ordered, and the Public Service Company reports the item has
cleared the Engineering Department and the light will be installed 'soon.
Your Committee recommends that the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized
to place order for an additional light for the corner of Touhy and Dale Avenues.
/s/ S. E. McKay - L., E. Martin - S. B. Wexler
On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Martin the Council concurred in the
report.
On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Martin the Council approved to renew
the storm warning service with Murray and Trettel for $350.00 for 1957-1958 which
was requested by Superintendent Wernicke.
REQUEST FOR WATER GRANTED 1771 RAND ROAD. On motion by Alderman Tures and second
by Prickett the request for water was granted for 1771 Rand Road.
The Mayor referred the petition of Orchard Place area people for water to the
Water Committee to confer with Engineer Pletcher.
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On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the City Att'orney,was instructed
to draft an ordinance on regulation of private swimming pool's.
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Alderman Martin reported that the attorney had drafted an amending ordinance
on down spout connection of buildings allowing connections of ',other buildings
except residential.
Alderman Martin reported an application for building permit for apartment at
541 North Wolf Road. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Prickett the
Council approved the application provided the owner provide six (6) car Parking
area in rear, also sidewalk connecting to existing walk in Cun'berland Circle.
NURSING HOME LICENSE. At request of Alderman Martin the Mayor! referred the license
of nursing homes to the License and Building Control Committee'.
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PURCHASE OLD NORTH SCHOOL SITE. The motion was made by Alderman Nelsen and
seconded by Rateike to purchase the old North School site for $80,000.00.
To make a down payment of $30,000.-- balance to be paid in three equal amounts
of 30, 60 and 90 days, to be paid from Sales Tax Fund. The Maybrput..the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the fallowing results: Ayes: Alderman Tures,
Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap and
Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF "PARKING LOT NO."LALONE..Alderman Nelsen read the following
resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that the Council
proceed no .farther toward the acquisition from Community Consolidated District
No. 62 Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, of the land commonly known as the
"Old North School Site" for a parking lot or as an addition to the parking
system of the City of Des Plaines, as is shown in the plans and specifications
approved by the Plan Commission of Des Plaines and by this Council wherein
said tract is referred to as "Parking Lot No. 6".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council ask the Plan Commission of the City
of Des Plaines which has heretofore approved proposals for the use of certain
land as parking lots No. 5 and 6 to consider the desirability of the use for
® a parking lot of the land described as "Parking Lot No. 5" alone.
Dated September 16, 1957 /e/Herbert H. Behrel, Mayor
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On a motion by Alderman Nelsen and second by Rateike the Council adopted the
resolution.
Alderman Nelsen reported Mr. Locomen Eley is negotiating with, the First National
regarding the Parking Revenue Bonds.
MEYER COAL COMPANY. Alderman Wexler reported the Judiciary Committee had received
a verbal agreement which was an improvement of the old agreement with Meyer Coal
Company, but he had not received this agreement in writing. Alderman Martin
recommended if the written agreement is received in time that Alderman Wexler
call a meeting of the Committee of the Whole with the public on September 30, 1957.
Alderman Wexler reported on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway station crossing
hearing. He suggested the Mayor contact the Engineer regarding same to come to
the meeting September 30th to explain the use of the automatic gates when watchman
tower is removed. Lommen Eley was instructed to take no further action until
a report is received from the Illinois Commerce Commission.
ECKHARD ZONING CASE TO BE APPEALED. Alderman Wexler reported on the Eckhard case
and on motion by Alderman Wexler seconded by Dunlapto appeal the case t� the
Supreme -Court was approved by the Council. The motion was made by Alderman
Wexler and Seconded by Dunlap the Council approved to retain Marshall Howard for
the case. Alderman Neff made the motion to refer back to the Committee for
employing a local attorney suggesting Mr. Dowd. After the Mayor stated in
the future he intended as he had in the past to employ local attorneys, Alderman
Neff withdrew her motion. The MaEy or put the question and the Clerk cal led the
roll with the following results: Ayes: -Alderman Tures,' Neff, Wexler, Martin,
Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
OAK PARK TRUST AND SAVINGS CASE TO BE APPEALED. Alderman Wexler reported on the
above case. The motion w as made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Dunlap to.
appeal the case and retain Marshall Howard. The motion and second were withdrawn
after Alderman Rateike suggested Mr. Howard contact the. Bank to see if they
would except a Commercial Zoning.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. 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 FORSAME.
Total $18,174.93. (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 question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler,
Martin, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap and Wright. Nays:
None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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BENJAMIN AND LANG BILL. The Mayor referred the bill of Benjamin and Lang on the
1955 Sewer Bond Referendum to the Finance Committee.
The Mayor declared a recess.for the Municipal Development Committee to confer on a
Herzog's Waycinden Park Subdivision Plat. After reconvening the motion was made
by Alderman Bell and seconded by Dunlap to approve the plat and Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign same, after a check for 4.,000.00 for Weller Creek expense
is received. On a motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the sewer item
was referred to the Sewer Committee. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and
seconded by Neff to permit the Sewer Committee to employ an independent engineer
not to exceed $500.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Prickett,
Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Retake, Dunlap, and Wright. Nays: None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Alderman Bell then withdrew his motion and Dunlap
his second.
Alderman Bell made the motion which was seconded by Neff that the Council go
on record opposing expansion of Buck -Horn Trailer Park. After discussion the
motion and second were withdrawn.
The Mayor referred to the City Attorney the matter of areas outside; of the Weller
Creek Drainage District draining into the Creek specifically has the Countyar{y
authority to grant the request of Butler Brothers or anyone else to tap into a
Weller Creek Drain Tile.
BELL TELEPHONE FRANCHISE. The Mayor referred to the Finance and Municipal
Development Committees regarding a franchise with the Illinois Bell Telephone
Company.
SAFETY COUNCIL REPORT. The Clerk read the above report and their recommendation
that an additional cross walk over parkway at Fourth Avenue and Forest :Avenue be
installed and further recommend that consideration be given to placing crossing
signs near this crosswalk. The Mayor referred the report to the Superintendent
Warnicke.
DR. WRIGHT R QUEST FOR INCREASE OF FEES. The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Wright
.requesting an increase of fees for boarding and disposing of animals. The Mayor
referred same to Sanitation Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from theChicago Northwestern Railway that the Wolf.
Road crossing had been repaired.
J. P. TUTHILL, DISTRICT. ENGINEER LETTER. The Clerk read the above letter which
reported surveys on Touhy Avenue between River mad and Mannheim Road, also Golf
Road west of Wolf Road. Due to the violations In speeding he would' not make a
change. Chief Kennicott is to make the above surveys and report back to the Council.
The Clerk informed the Council the Illinois Commerce Commission hearing regarding
United Motor Coach tarriff would be held October 1, 1957.
SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER ON CAKTON STREET SPEED. The Clerk read the above letter
which recommended changing the speed on Oakton Street between River Road and
Mannheim Road from 35 M.P.H. to 25 M.P.H.. TheClerk was instructed to write to
Mr.. Tuthill.
WILLIAM KUH EAST RIVER ROAD SUBDIVISION. The Clerk submitted the above plat. The
ordinance was placed
Mayor referred the plat to the Plan Commission.
FIRST READING OF BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE ON SOIL PIPE. The
on file for second reading.
FIRST RENDING BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE ON DOWNSPOUT CONNECTIONS. The Clerk read
for first reading the above ordinance. The ordinance was placed. on file for
second reading.
FIRST READING LIBRARY EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the
above ordinance. The ordinance was placed on file for second reading.
REQUEST TO INCREASE CLASS "A" TAVERN LICENSE. The Moor read a letter from the
DeVille Motor Hotel, 1275 Lee Street requesting to increase tavern license that
they may receive a license. The Mayor referred the letter to the,License and
Inspection Committee.
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TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and
seconded by Rateike to advertise for bids to purchase a one thousand gallon
pumper with funds from -the two per cent Foreign Insurance Funds over a period of
two years. Bids - to be returned by October 21, 1957. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation.
On a motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by McKay the Council approved to advertise
*for bids for dredging Weller Creek to be returned October 21, 1957.
Alderman Martin requested the Clerk write J. P. Tuthill to move the Thacker Street
sign on Wolf Road north of Rose A#enue to the south of Rose Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Bell to adjourn.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
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CALL TO ORDER.
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City Cl
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAVMEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HEID IN
COUNCIL ROOM, OCTOBER 7, 1257, LT 8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Neff,
Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap
Tures and Wright responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Dunlap to approve the minutes of September 16, 1957. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of the; Building Commissioner
and the City Clerk for September, also, the Clerk's nine month report of receipts
and disbursements. Attorney Dowd presented a copy of County Highway permit
issued to Butler Brothers to connect to County storm sewer. The Mayor referred
same to Sewer Committee. The Clerk read a report from Marshall Howard that the
case in which Arthur Rieck was involved had been settled without necessity, of
any contribution or participation of the City or Building Commissioner. The
Mayor referred the letter to the Judiciary Committee.
CUMBERLAND PARK RESUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported the following on
above plat. Plan Commission recommends approval of subdivision original plat
was submitted before restrictive ordinance was passed. Plat was resubmitted
by subdivider after city vacated 34 feet of Amherst Avenue to make curb line
continuous. Subdivider has submitted letter promising 60 foot minimum lot size.
The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Rateike to approve the plat
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Neff,
Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Nelsen, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike,
Dunlap, Wright and Tures.- Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Martin appeared at this time.
TO ADVERTISE BIDS TO DEMOLISH OLD NORTH SCHOOL. On a motion by Alderman Rateike
and second by Tistle the Council approved to advertise bids to demolish old
North School with bids to be received by November 4, 1957.
HERZOG SEWER. Alderman McKay made the following report:
Sewer Committee held a meeting on September 23rd.
Present, in addition to Sewer Committee members, (Messrs. Tistle, Figard and
McKay) Mayor Behrel, City Engineer Fletcher and Mr. John Moloney. Mr. Moloney
was requested to give the Sewer Committee the benefit of his views on the
Sewer problem in question.
After discussion, Mr. Moloney wasloaned a set of plans, and figures, and he has
submitted the attached report giving his views on'what the City should propose
to Mr. Herzog as possible solution to the sewer problem for his subdivision.
We ask that Mr. Moloney, who is present, be permitted to submit his report at
this time, after which the Council can give the matter consideration.
/s/ S. E. McKay - Reuel H. Figard - Walter Tistle