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05/05/19584/2105717 Zoning violation at Oakton Street and Soo Line Railway was referred to the Police Department and building Department for inspection and report. The zoning violation on Mannheim Road between Touhy and Pratt Avenues was referred to the Fire and Police Departments for inspection and report. The zoning violation on Lee Street between Harding Avenue and Brown Street was referred to the Police Department for inspection and report. The Stone cutting machine between Riverview Avenue and Bennett Court was referred to the Police Department for inspection and report. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Wexler to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Gladys Buchholz Deputy Clerk THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, MAY 5, 1258 at 8:00 P.M. • CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk due to the Mayor being on vacation. Thefollowing Aldermen responded to roll call: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell,McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Nartin, Figard and Prickett. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Figard to appoint Alderman Prickett, Mayox•:prd,tee. The motion was. voted upon by acclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of April 17, 1958. Alderman McKay requested the following corrections: Page one - moved by Alderman Belland seconded by Massman that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon receipt in writing of satisfactory agreement concerning park area. Motion adopted by acclamation (Gliech Subdivision) Third paragraph page five - Moved by McKay seconded by Rateike that the ordinance be adopted. Page 6 second line should read "Third Avenue east to end" instead of "west to end". Third line should read "Fourth Avenue east to end" instead "west to end". Page 6, resolution on maintenance of Arterial streets, line reading, "Cumberland Parkway from Golf road to Warrington" should read "Golf Road to Washington Street" Approximate cost $4,000.00. Page 6. Subject "Building Line variation - Center Street, minutes should show "Notion adopted by acclamation". The motion was voted upon by acclamation with corrections made. The Council approved to open the three types of bids on motion by Alderman Tures and second by Tistle. SIDEWALK BIDS. There were eight bids low bid $.52 cents per square foot and high bid $.75 cents. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Bell the bide were referred to Street Committee. FUEL OIL BIDS. There were eight bids with prices of discount from - cent to 2 cents per gallon. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tistle the bids were, referred to the Public Building and Grounds Committee. IMPROVEMENT PARKING LOT NUMBER6. (NORTH SCHOOL): The following three bids were received: Skokie Valley Asphalt Company $ 26,377.00 Black Top Roads Company 25,750.00 Milburn Brothers 24,713.00 On motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Tures the bids were referred to Parking Meter Committee. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Commissioner Rieck and City Clerk for April, also, three month report of Chief Kennicott. Chiefs Kolze and Kennicott reporton on zoning inspections. Alderman Rateike reported they would advertise bids on remodeling city hall in June. He said that the Council members would receive a copy of plans. 62W5/58 CUMBERLAND CIRCLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. Alderman Mc Kay reported he received a letter from P. T. A. Safety Chairman about installing traffic light at Cumberland Circle and that the letter should be referred to the Street Committ e regarding making a traffic survey. The letter was so referred. Alderman McKay reported the railroad signa have not been installed on Thacker Street and the Clerk was instructed to write the Soo Line. Railroad. Alderman McKay requested the City Attorney to amend the downpout;ordinance. BIDS FOR WATER MAIN DEMPSTER STREET AND TOLL ROAD. Alderman', Tures recommended to bid for the above main be awarded to Joe B. Divito for $4,910.20. This will be paid for by the Toll Road Commission. The motion was made by Aldermah Tures and seconded by Bell to award the bid to Joe B. Divito. The Mayor pro tet put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following repults Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, 'Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. BIDS ON DEMOLISHING PARKING LOT BUILDINGS. On motion by AldermanlWexler and second by Neff the Council approved for reject the bids, return the checks and readvertise bids to include the additional buildings. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY — CENTER STREET CROSSING. Alderman Wexler read the following report: Your special committee on the Center'Street Railroad Crossing composed of - Charles Forberg, Chairman of the Traffic Commission, Robert Blume, Chairman of the Safety Council, and Sydney B.Wexler, Councilman, had referred to it the order entered by the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 16; 1958, , denying the petition of the City of Des Plaines for vacation of the Commission's order of December, 1957, directing the closing of the Center Street crossing. Your committee has carefully considered this matter and has found that: 1. The effect of the Commission"e order is that the crossing will continue to remain closed. 2. The city has a right to take an appeal to the Circuit Court of Cook County and from there, if either party wishes, to the Illinois Supreme Court. 3. The only basis for possible reversal of the Commission's order would be to convince the Circuit Counrt of Cook County that the Commissions findings are not supported by substantial ,evidence in the record and that this burden of proof on the City would be extremely difficult. 4. The City has already expended approximately $1,441.00 on legal fees and court costs to date and an appeal to the Circuit Court and Supreme Court would cost approximately three to four thousand dollars in addition. 5. In the event of a reversal of the Commission's order, there is considerable doubt in the Committee's minds whether the Chicago and North Western Railroad would comply with the court order inasmuch as the railroad has indicated that the Center Street crossing is a private crossing on private property. 6. The Illinois Commerce Commission has indicated informally that it has doubts as to its jurisdiction to compel the railroad to reopen the private crossing. 7. The Committee feels that the order directing the closing was 'lin no way responsive to the city's original petition seeking the aid of the Commission's engineering staff and that the order was an admission that the Commission could either not comprehend the effect of the crossing on the citizens of Des Plaines or, the alternative, did not understand what was involved. 8. The City has heretofore referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee the question of a proposed overall traffic survey concerning, amongst other things, traffic mobility on Ellinwood and Miner Streets. We, your special committee, therefore recommend that: a. The City not prosecute an appeal from the Commerce Commission's order. 1 1 1 5/5/5t 2, Chicago and Northwestern Railway - Center Street crossing Committee report.Continued:_ b. Further consideration of the reopening of the Center Street crossing he held in abeyance until the Streets and Traffic Committee completes its traffic survey. c. In the event the proposed traffic survey recommends the reopening of the Center Street crossing negotiation be resumed directly with the Chicago and North Western in an effort to have them accept the results of such recommendation. is/ Sydney B. Wexler Respectfully submitted, /s/ Charles Forberg /s/ Robert Blume On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Neff the Council concurred in the report. PARK TRAILER PARK CASE DISMISSED. Alderman Wexler reported the above case was dismissed between the City and the Park. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Bell the'Council authorized Attorney Eley to dismiss the case. YOUTH ACTIVITIES - STOCK CAR RACES. Alderman Figard reported the Stock Car Races would be held June 6, 1958, and invited the City Officials to attend. He said County Officials would be present. TO REDEEM $3 .000.00 WATER REVENUE BONDS. Alderman McKay reported that the City Council of the City of Des Plaines authorize the City Treasurer to accept the proposal of the Marietta Research and Investment Company to tender $35,000.00 of the Des Plaines Water Revenue Bonds as outlined in their letter of March 18, 1958. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by Bell to concur in the report. The Mayor'pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes1 Alderman TietleiMassman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike,'Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay presented the following resoltition: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIIIE S TIA T THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE " AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE MID:ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME, $17,883.91 Total. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Bell to adopt the resolution. The Mayor pro tem put the quest on and the Clerk called the roll with the following results. Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported the Finance Committee had been to Arlington Heights City hall to see how they handled their financea. He reported they were having trouble renting police caro and were informed Des Plaines has received a good deal on their rental'. ADOPT ZONING 0 INANCE (ANDERSON PROPERTY SOUTHWEST. CORNER WOLF AND HOWARD STREET). The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wexler to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan and Rateike.- The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT ANNEXATION SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HOWARD AND WOLF ROADS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and' seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put:.the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Meesman, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: Alderman Bell and Neff. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. 33Q/5/58 ADOPT OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES ORDINANCE. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Callaghan the above ordinance was taken off the table and the Clerk read for second reading. The motion was made by Alderman • Neff and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance after considerable discussion. The Mayor pro tem put; the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan,iRateike, ' Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard. Nays: Alderman Prickett. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT PARKING METER ORDINANCE (50eine). The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion .carried. COMPLAINT OF 16 FAMILIES ABOUT NEIDERT MOTOR SERVICE BUILDING. The Clerk read the following letter: We, the tax payers and residents of Des Plaines, residing on Lee St. between Ashland and Oakwood Aves., and on Oakwood and Ashland Ave., between Lee and Center Streets, wish to acquaint you with some of the facts which we consider a violation of the city zoning some of the facts which we consider :a violation of the city zoning ordinance as well as a nuisance which we have had to put up with for the past eighteen years. The Niedert Motor Service located at 1300 Oakwood Ave., has ignored the zoning laws and our complaints have been ignored. This company operates a trucking business that works twenty four hours a day. The trucks are the large trailor type and about fifty of them are in and out of the alleys every day and night. The trucks are all loaded at night. The radio is played all night. Loud talking goes on all night. The adjacent alleys, 16ft wide are used for parkint of cars and trucks day and night. All night when trucks are being loaded there is`a loud bang of metal on metal as the steel dollies are pushed and bumped from loading platfor4► to truck. After trucks are loaded the cab is attached and because of the size of the trailor it requires a great deal of manipulation before it can be backed into the parkinglot. This causes loud racing of motors and screechinglof brakes. This goes on every night from 8:00 P.M. to about 5:00 A.M. In sixteen foot alleys these trucks pass each other making deep ruts on private driveways and they drive over the curbing on private property. Just recently a truck backed into a garage in the rear of Lee st and knocked it four feet off the foundation. A high voltage pole in the alley shows marks where it has been hit by the trucks. What is to prevent them from knocking this pole down some night. A live wire ignited by the gasolene'could blow up tte whole neighborhood. When old trailors are being re -Conditioned a sand blast machine is used to take off the old paint and rust and' this dust blows all over into the adjoining property. Several of the owners have; applied for a permit to build a wodden two car garage but were refused as the city ordinance required a metal or brick building in this zone because of a fireihazard. The Niedert Co. built a wooden, covered shed that is much larger than a two car garage. This is attached to the brick building and within a' few feet of a 4,000 gal. gas tank. How did they obtain a building permit.' We know that this building is for sale and that the Niedert Co. is moving away. The purpose of this letter is to ask you, the law -makers of our city, just what protection we may expect from the future owners of this property. Theibuilding is very large and in the past years part of it has been sub -let to undesireable tenants. The Molded Products Co. operated a plastic factory in the building for a number of years. This factory was a nuisance and operated twenty four hours a day. A printing Co., has rented part of the building. An Auto Repair Shop has used part of the building, using the alley for a parking lot. If a' new owner comes in with sugar-coated promises and obtains a license for a 1egitamate business, will you allow them to rent or use any part of the building without considering the zoning laws for this particular location. Some of us have lived in this neighborhood for more than forty years. We have always been law abiding citizens, paying our taxes and giving our support to the Community when called upon. We have lived and voted in Des Plaines. 'We appeal to you for help in maintaining our homes and to give us tshecprbtection that we are entitled to. An explanation and a copy of the zoning laws in this particular location will -be appreoi&ted..IRespectfully, signed by 26 persons representing 16 families. After discussion Chiefs Kolze and Kennicott are to!see about and stop violations. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Mayor is to write to Mr. Niedert informing him to take care and advise the party who he leases the property that the City will prosecute all violations. 1 Alderman Neff requested the City Attorney draft an ordinance similar. to Skokie ordinance on noise after 12:00 mid -night. LOMMEN ELEY LETTER ON POPPY DAY. The Clerk read the above letter requesting permission for Poppy Day on May 22, 1958 and the Mayor issue a proclamation. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike the request was granted. V.F.W. POST 2922 CARNIVAL. The Clerk read a letter from above Post requesting permission to hold a carnival on the southwest corner of Sycamore Street and Oakton Street, June 25th to July 4th, 1958. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Massman the request was granted. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: Our Board of Directors at the last meeting on Thursday,"the 17th, asked me to follow up our January 27th letter regarding the following: 1 -.Recommend tb the City Council of Des Plaines that they endeavor to get the Northwestern Railroad to extend the pedestrian loading platform East of Pearson Street toward Des Plaines avenue so that trains could load and unload passengers without interfering with Lee Street traffic during such periods. LCD 2 - Request the City Council to take steps to remove the "Dog leg" in Miner Street at its intersection with River Road. Has any definite action been taken by the City Council on these two matters? 1 1 Yours very truly, Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce M.S. Smith Secretary The letter was referred to the Mayor. 5/50C1 pe RESOLUTION REGARDING COUNTY ZONING ON OAKTON STREET. The Clerk presented the following Resolution: Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Des Plaines in the matter of the County Zoning Board of Appeals, Case Number 1864. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by McKay the Council adopted the resolution. FIRST READING ORDINANCE VACATING PART OF CORNELL AVENUE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE CONSTRUCTION PART OF MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING PORTION OF MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD. The. Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. On a motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the above two ordinances aIoout Mt. Prospect Road were referred to the Street Committee. FIRST READING AND ADOPTION OF STOP 'SIGNS AT PRATT AVENUE AND SCOTT STREET. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tistle to suspend the rules. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the clerkicalled the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Be11, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, ' Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Naysi None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ' FIRST READING AND ADOPTION ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING THACKER STREET. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Dunlap to place the ordinance on passage. The .Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called thn roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. The motion.' The motion.was made ,by Alderman Wright and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the .question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: 33a/5/58 Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell,, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. FIRST READING ZONING ORDINANCE, 1100 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. The Clerk; read for first reading the above ordinance. Alderman Rateike's request to pave part of parkway on State Street; was referred to the Street Committee. Alderman Neff's request for sewer in Westfield Gardens if to Street was referred to Sewer Committee. connect to Thacker Request for school crossing guard at Thacker Street and Belt Line was referred to the Street Committee. • Alderman Martin's request for stamp machine in Clerk's office referred to the Finance Committee. Cities Service building permit referred to the Building Control &Inspection Committee. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tures the Clerk to write Pleasant Homs Realty to see how long they will occupy premises. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by'Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Ott• W. J. Henrich City Clerk THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MAY 19, 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.Behrel with Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Prickett responding to roll call. Alderman Rateike was on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of May 5, 1958. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. OPEN BIDS FOR DEMOLISHING HOMES AND INSTALLATION TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT GOLF AND WOLF ROADS. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Massman the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received on demolishing homes: Progress Wrecking andLumber Company Loeb Wrecking and Lumber Company Best Wrecking Company Associated Wrecking Company V. P. Ruppert Wrecking Company • $ 2,100.00 2,682.00 3,320.00 4,000.00 5,290.00 On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Massman the bids were referred to the Finance and Parking Meter Committee's'to check when recess is called. The following bids were received for Golf Wolf Roads traffic lights: H -H Electric Company $ 17,310.25 L & S Construction Company 20,025.30 Knott and Mielly Company 17,988.55 On motion by Alderman Figard and''sedond by Dunlap the bids were referred to the Finance, Street Committees, City Engineer and State Highway officials. The Mayor declared a recess and after reebnvening the motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan to award the bid on traffic lights to the H -H Electric Company for $17,310.25. On approval of State Highway Department and other bid checks returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Tistle, Massman, Bell, McKay, Callgghan, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin and Figard and Prickett. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion..carried._ 4-