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07/07/195865016/58 Well break -down report continued: and put in bbonze inserts and to use stainless steel sections of pipe above 4nd below each of the two check valves, thus alleviating the danger of electrolytic action and the pump should last for many years. We purchased a new power cable, rather than run the risk of using'the broken cable before allowing sufficient time for it to dry out. When we equip Well #5, the broken cable can be used, saving the cost of a new one at that time. Installation is now under way and should be completed some time Wednesday, Juhe 18, 1958. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. R. Wernicke WEIDENAN REPORT ON CIVIL DEFENSE OBSERVATION TOWER. The Mayor read the report and informed the Council he instructed Mr. Weideman to complete the prodect which had been estimated at $950.00 but the elimination of some items was reduced to $200.00. The Mayor read a report from Mrs. Willer on inspection Mr. Kasbolm, 1340 Lee Street. The Mayor ordered Chief Kennicott to see the fowl were removed. CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Callaghan the Council approved the Mayor's report of the above new committee. The City attorney to draft an ordinance. FOUR-WAY STOP REQUESTED TOUHY AND SCOTT STREETS. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman the City Clerk was instructed to write the State Highway Department requesting four-way stop or traffic lights at Scott and Touhy Avenue. Also, lower speed limit between Mannheim and River Roads. The Mayor referred the complaint of rockets to the Youth Activity Committee. Alderman Neff requested the stopping of hard ball playing a School. The Cleft to contact Park District or School Board Algonquin ADVERTISING DEVICES ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. NO PARKING ON RIVER ROAD FROM MINER STREET TO RAND ROAD. The Mayor referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission the "no" parking on River Road from Miner Street to Rand Road. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upoh by acclamation. Ott• J. Henrich City Clerk I REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM CITY HALL, JULY 7, 18 AT 8:00E'M., CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by the CitylClerk due to absence of Mayor with Alderman Massman, Bell, Prickett, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard and Tistle responding to roll' call. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Neff the Council appointed Alderman McKay, Mayor pro tem. I APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Dunlap and' seconded by Tistle to approve the minutes of June 16, 1958. Alderman McKay made one correction that Sanitary District to dredge Weller Creek from Wolf Road west to City limits. The motion was voted upon by acclamation with correction made. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted_the Clerk's and Building Commissioner's reports for June and Fire Chiefs six month report. 1 M/04351 aPPROVL RUDOWSIii'S Sii%DIVIS1Oi1 PLAT. Alderman Hell reported the above plat meets all r.equirements.and made. the motion which was seconded by Dunlap to approve the plat and authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign same. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. APPROVE MAINE MANOR SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported the subdivision is outside City limits and,in fact,is within.the area under consideration for future annexation by Park Ridge, Park Ridge approves plat. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Dunlap the Council approved the plat and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. APPROVE SCHALL'S SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported the plat is outside City limits and Plan Commission approved plat. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Dunlap the Council approved the plat and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. APPROVE ALTER SUBDIVISION PLAT. Alderman Bell reported the above plat lies closer to the boundaries of Park Ridge than the City of Des Plaines. Park Ridge has approved the plat. On motion by A.lderman,Bell and second by Dunlap, the Council authorized the Mayor to write to necessary parties approving subdivision and waving jurisdiction in this instance. ICJ CD PREMIER ROSE AND BAUSKE PROPERTY. Alderman Bell made the following report: The x:10 matter has been referred to Plan Commission. A copy of their recommendation is attached. J.Emil Anderson is selling 16 acres of this property to the School Board at less than the cost. Should the Council recommend more residential zoning than shown in Plan Commission report, the school property could not be sold for the agreed figure. We recommend'the matter be referred to Zoning Board with the recommendation that they follow suggestion of Plan Commission except that only two rows of residential property exist on north end so that homes will not back up to industrial. The following is Plan Commission recommendation: 1 1 The Plan Commission of the City of Des Plaines is making the following report at the request of the Municipal Development Committee. Since the date of the Supreme Court decision on the Premier-Bauske property the Plan Commission has been considering the effect that such a major change in land usage will have on that section of our City. We have completed a field inspection of the property in question and the surrounding tracts; have secured and studied aerial photographs, topographic surveys, tollway plans, proposed highway improvements, traffic counts, and traffic load predictions; and we have evaluated such data in regard to the ultimate development of the area generally defined by the streets Touhy-Lee-Howard-River Road. The City Council and the citizens of Des Plaines should be aware of the fact . that the encroachment of even a small area of industrial use in this neighbor- hood will have a pronounced effect on the economic and practical value of the surrounding properties. We have been faced by a reluctance of housing developers and lending agencies to create residential sub -divisions in such close proximity to O'Hare Field, to the Tollways, to the major traffic routes, and to the railroad. Ahd the advent of commer d al and industrial usage along Touhy Avenue has so enhanced the value of adjacent lands that it is now priced out of reach of the speculative builder of single family homes. To this we add the Plan Commission's objections to approving residential developments so located that school children and other pedestrians will have to walk along heavily travelled streets in an industrial environment on their way to schools, play- grounds, and shopping. With these considerations in mind, we are making certain recommendations as to changes in zoning and as to the City's plans for the ultimate development of this area. We are submitting herewith a sketch map indicating the Plan Commission's recommendations for land use and traffic pattern in the area. We suggest that the major segments as noted be submitted to the Des Plaines Zoning Board for possible immediate rezoning, thereby clearly defining the future make-up of this section for all interested property owners, developers, traffic and utility engineers, and other government bodies. 11R.flgAN,KBNZIPP, Secretary of the Plan Commission, and a professional traffic engineer, made a thorough analysis of the traffic load to be gererated by these tracts and the resulting effect of such traffic on local streets. His first check on the worst condition, which would>:be the use of all 143 acres of Premier-Bauske for industrial plants, showed melte generation of 2,800 cars per hour during peak hours. The expected peak hour rate for the tracts as recommended in this report will be 1,600 vehicle trips per hour for the n 527/7/58 Plan Commission Report - Continued: industrial tract east of the railroad and approximately 500 vehicles in or out of the land west of Mannheim Road. It was noted that traffic increased from 27% to 67% on the important roads in this vicinity between 1953 and 1956. Future growth will likely be 20% each three years for the next six years,; giving a gain of 40% by:1962, a date when these industrial sites might well be completed. It is predicted that the Tollways might reduce traffic on Mannheim and River Roads by not more than 20% by 1962. Using the 1962 conditions and assuming that the Tollways will be in use, it was determined that the following main traffic intersections will be operating at the noted percentage over their design capacities due to the indicated development: 12622 Condition Mannheim-Touhy 1. Subject site undeveloped. 0 - ok 2. Subject site completely industrial (143) acres. 0 - 46% 3. Subject site developed as recommended 0 - 28% River-Touhy 0 - ok 33 - 4 20 - 38% It should be noted that the above overloading will occur at peak hours even when assuming two-lan approaches on all legs at each. intersection. Industrial tracts will generate very high peak traffic volumes at certain hours while other land uses such as residential and commercial tend to spread; their load over other hours of the day. With these very accurate estimates in mind the Plan Commission seriously studied the expected traffic pattern which will develope in this vicinity. The location of new Schools, parks, playgrounds, and churchs contiguous to or very near the industrial property creates several definite problems. To alleviate some of the hazards and to protect the existing residential neighborhoods, we make the following recommendations or restrictions for the development of the 89 acre industrial park: Design restrictions on the Industrial Park: 1. It is important that no industrial traffic be pulled through residential areas. 2. The industrial tracts, particularly the large area east of the railroad, should have a complete internal circulation systems with properly sized heavy-duty streets, adequate off-street parking areas, and efficient access facilities. 3. Access to the industrial areas should be limited to those points shown on the attached sketch. These intersections with the primary streets should be completely signalized and have sufficient resevoir space for efficient movement in and out. 4. We recommend that Maple Avenue be improved as a local residential street, but that a 4 foot wide median strip be provided in the center of Maple to prevent it from becoming an access road for industrial traffic. The Plan Commission has recommended that the major portion of the industrial tract be classified as Industrial I-2 (medium) for we feel that the larger, financially established firms which could be attracted to this area will construct buildings and maintain landscaping of a more desirable type. A multitude of small light industrial shops will be more likely to !produce a blighted area, offer less stable employmeht opportunities, and increase the likelyhood of certain plants neglecting their housekeeping and landscaping. It is also recommended that the proposed addition to South Park extend from White Street to the Soo Line Railroad rather than be a southward projection of the existing park. This will eliminate a poorly located segment of industrial land which would remain between the new park and an existing residentialarea. Respectfully submitted, DES-PLAINES PLAN COMMISSION John H. Geiger, Chairman - Jean M. Keneipp,'Secretary'- Oscar W, Blume Conrad J. Freeman - Daniel W. Bonaguidi 1 7/7/&63 On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Dunlap the matter was referred to Zoning Board of A ppeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. ORCHARD PLACE STREET SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO EE DISMISSED. Alderman Bell reported a fatal defect had been committed in that the cost of the special assessment had been increased without referral to Municipal Development Committee and published before passage. The Board of Local Improvements recommend City Attorney be authorized to draw ordinance directing dismissal of special assessment 168 covering this matter. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Massman the Council concurred in the report. Alderman Tistle reported there will be a meeting of the Fire Committee July 23rd. Alderman Martin arrived at this time. FUEL OIL BID. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Wright to award the fuel oil bid to Marland Oil Company. On inquiry Alderman Rateike reported the Liberty Oil Company was low bidder but due to color of oil decided not to award the bid to that company. After discussion the motion and second was withdrawn. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Martin, the matter was tabled so a test could be made of oil of Marland Oil Company, Liberty E") Oil Company and Lund Brothers. 0 1) ALTERATIONS MUNICIPAL BUILDING ARCHITECT AGREEMENT. Alderman Rateike read the following letter: erI 1 1 In reply to your inquiry concerning the Architectural and Engineering fees involved in the addition and alterations to the Des Plaines Municipal Building, I am -pleased to offer the following proposal: The scope of the work involved will be generally that,which was indicated in our report of June 4, 1958, i.e. the addition of a 'Police Cell Block and Garage, conversion of the present Library to a Police Headquarters, remodeling of the. first floor of the main building for various office usages, addition of two lavatory rooms for the second floor area, sound -proofing of the Council Chambers, installation of ventilating and airconditioning systems for the Police dept. wing and also for the main structure, provision for a large underground fuel oil storage tank, driveways, and other miscellaneous alterations necessary to place the building in proper operating order. The exact scope or extensiveness of work and its scheduling can be adjusted readily. The fees charged for this type of work are slightly higher than those for new work because of the extra work involved in detailing and engineering remodeling of an existing building. We propose to perform this commission for a basic rate of six and one-half per cent (6) of the cost of the work. In addition we will charge an additional fee of 3% on the heating, ventilating, air- conditioning, electrical, and plumbing work. All consulting engineering work will be provided under these fees. Enclosed herewith are three copies of the Owner and Architect Agreement which you may want to have checked by the City Attorney. Please call me if you have any questions or corrections that you may wish to make in this agreement. Yours truly, /8/ J. H. Geiger Arthitect On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tistle the Building and Grounds Committee recommendation that the owner and architect agreement be signed by Mayor, Clerk and Building and Grounds Committee, after being checked by City Attorney. So working drawnings may be checked and necessary bids acquired. The Mayor put the question and the Cierk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright,. Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor pi:o;'tem!:declared the motion carried. PERMIT SEPTIC TANK. On motion by Alderman Martin and second by Neff the Council granted installation septic tank at 174 Oakwood Avenue Lot 84. 54.7/7/58 PARKING METER TRAF-O-TERIA BOXES. Alderman Wexler reported abouti90 day trial of above boxes' and on motion by Alderman Wexler second by Martin the Council approved to retain the boxes. FIRING MISSILE AND ROCKETS. Alderman Figard recommended the City Attorney draw up up an ordinance to prohibit the firing of missiles and rockets and the sale of so-called rocket fuels and combination of chemicals to make propellants, for use in rockets and guided missiles. On motion by alderman Figard and second by Martin. The Council concurred in the report. "Mayor Behrel arrived at this time. • Alderman Neff reported a meeting of Code Committee Monday July 14' at 8:00 P.M. "RIGHT TO KNOW" BILL. Alderman Wexler reported the following on the above bill: Your Judiciary Committee has investiged the above and found: the so-called "Right to Know" Bill, (Illinois House Bill #699) has not been decided by any court of law so to the mandatory right of the press and "public to be present at all committee meetings of the City Council. Letters requesting a legal opinion were mailed to the Attorney General of Illinois and States Attorney of Cook County. Both of these public officers refused, for various reasons, to submit an opinion. We, your committee therefore, recommendthat the legal opinion of the City Attorney be accepted as the official position of the City namely: that there is no legal requirement that committee meetings be open to the press and public but that this right of open meeting be confined to those meetings where legal action can be taken. Nother in this recommendation is to be construed as prohibiting the press or public from attendance. Rather it lies within, the discretion of the Committee Cairman. The Committee is further mindful that regardless of the City Attorney's opinion the majority of the Committeewould appear to best be served by permitting the press and public to be present at all reasonable times in an effort to keep the public better informed of current city problems. /s/ Sydney B. Wexler, Chairman - /s/ Robert M. Dunlap- /s/ S.E.McKay "Minority" • On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Dunlap the Council approved the report. TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON RIVER ROAD FROM DEVON(AVENUE TO RAND ROAD.' Alderman McKay made.:,the:-foljo'wingsreport.u-c. With reference to item referred to Committee on June 16 - "No parking on River Road from Miner to Rand Road," - which was assigned to Streets and Traffic Committee and also Traffic Commission, - Under date of June 24 we received following letter from Mr. E.R.Warnicke:- "Last Monday night the Mayor referred the matter of eliminating parking on Des Plaines Avenue from Miner Street to Rand Road,•to the Streets and'Traffic Committee. Since the referral, the Chief of Police and I have discussed the matter with the Mayor and we are unanimous in our opinion that parking should be eliminated on Des Plaines Avenue from Devon Avenue to Rand Road. I have been asked to inform you of our recommendation so that your committee can consider the matter." Insofar as Streets and Traffic Committee is concerned we concur in the recommenda- tion of the Police Marshal, Supt: Public Works and the Mayor that parking be eliminated on Des Plaines Avenue from Devon to Rand Road. Mr. Forberg of the Traffic Commission informs me that the Commission also recommends elimination of aprking between Devon Ave. & Rand Road. /s/ S.E.McKay /s/ SIB.Wexler On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tures the Council concurred in the report and the City'Attotney prepare. an ordinance. RIGHT TURNS ON MINER STREET. Alderman McKay made the following report: 1 7/7/ With reference to item referred to Streets and. Traffic Committee on June 16, concerning right turns south on red light from Miner to Graceland, Lee, Pearson and Des Plaines Avenue. Needless to say there is always the element of risk and danger as far as pedestrians are concerned, in permitting such turns to fecilitate traffic flow. • We recommend that the right turns south from Miner be put into effect at Graceland and Lee; that the inside lanes be properly and prominently marked; also that the street corners be properly and prominently marked for both motorist and pedestrian. That as far as the intersections of Pearson and Des.Plaines Avenue are concerned action be held in abeyance until it can be learned just how the arrangement at Graceland and Lee works out. /8/ S. E. McKay /s/ S. B. Wexler On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Rateike the Council concurred in the report. The Mayor referred to the Finance Committee and City Engineer to investigate about financing'the "walk" signs. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF WHITE STREET. Alderman McKay made the following report: With reference to proposed improvement of White Street from Everett to Oakton, we have the following from City Engineer Fletcher:. "I have made an estimate of the cost of improving White Street from Everett to Oakton and I find as follows: 1 1 To widen street to 28 feet, install curb and gutter and sidewalk where.these are now missing, and to surface the entire street with 2i inches of asphalt, total cost will be $28,000.00. If this work is done as a Special Assessment with half the cost paid by Motor Fuel Tax Funds, the cost to the property owners would be approximately as follows: 830 feet of frontage that now has both curb and walk 1145 feet that now has walk but not curb 385 feet of frontage that now has neither walk nor curb $4.20 per ft. 6.20 per ft. • 9.20 per ft. The total cost to the property owners would be approximately $14,000.00." It is recommended this proposal, which involves an estimated cost $28,000.00 (50% by special assessment and 50% by MFT funds) be referred to the Board of Local Improvement for consideration. /s/ S.E.McKay /s/ S.B.Wexler On motion by Alderman Mc kay and second by Martin the report was referred to the Board of Local Improvement. TRAFFIC SURVEY. Alderman McKay made the following progress report: A meeting of the Streets and Traffic Committee was held June 26 in connestion with proposed traffic survey. Present: Messrs. Blume and Wieser of the Safety Council Mr.Lokay of the Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Larsen of the N.W.University Traffic Institute; Mr. Lannefeld representing Mr. McCleverty of the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission; also Messrs.Warnicke,Fletcher and McKay. Mr. Lannefeld explained the County was quite busy making survey of the various streets and roads under its jurisdiction and which is necessary because of the new speed limit bill which became effective July 1, 1957. The State, too, has a similar but more extensive job on its hands. While this work of the County and State is important and could provide some. data which might be useful in a local traffic study it is felt it would not be of material assistance to us in our attempt to solve most of our purely local problems. However, Mr. Lannefeld offered to loan Supt.Warnicke one or two counters which should prove quite helpful in some of our studies. Perhaps also, basic traffic datapertaining to our area could be obtained from the County, State, Chicago Motor lub, and other sources. 55 Whilesthere has been some felling that we might be able to conduct a traffic study without the aid and expense of qualified experts, this idea has now been abandoned. To achieve a worth -while survey -study and sound counsel, we must have the direct assistance of ma professional service. We are, therefore, p ffeydipg wiit our plan to prepare a letter of invitation for proposals. We is Daslo requirements, and also certain specific problems in an effort to make it clear we want a thorough and comprehensive survey, study and recommendation. /8/ S.E.McKay,Ch. 65$/7/56 BADE LETTERS ON HOODING METERS ON PRAIRIE AVENUE. The Clerk read the above letters and they were referred to Street Committee and Chief of Police by the Mayor. Alderman McKay to invite the Bades and Bank officials to a meeting. The Mayor, also, referred the hooding of meters on Graceland Avenue from Prairie Avenue to Ellinwood Street to the Street Committee. TO ADVERTISE ON THREE PROJECTS OF PAYING - 34 CS - FOURTH AVENUE 35 SC CIRCLE AND PROSPECT AVENUES - 36 CS PEARSON STREET. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle the Council approved tb advertise bids to be returned August 4, 1958. ORCHARD PLACE SEWER BID AWARDED. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Massman that the bid for the sewer be awarded to Joe B. Ditito Company for $14,809.20 and other bi6der's checks be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: lyes: Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, .. Martin, Figard, Tistle. Nays:None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. $40,000.00 WATER REVENUE BONDS. Alderman McKay reported for the Finance Committee regarding the redeeming of $40,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds: That the savings in interest to the City being in the order of $27,000.00 that we should take steps to acquire the bonds. The Committee recommends the redemption of these bonds as stipulated in the offer by American United Life Insurance Company in,• their letter of May 20, 1958. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Bell to concur in the report. After a discussion about investigating value on bonds the motion was made by Alderman Martin and second by Neff to table and refer back to Finance Committee. 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. Total: $37,366.93. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the resolution. Alderman Dunlap requested two garbage bills total $10.00 be withdrawn. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. CITY CENSUS. The Clerk reported approximately .2,000 increase in population since 1956 and on motion by Alderman Figard and second by Tistle the City Attorney is to write the Bureau of Census regarding a new census. S00 LINE LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Soo Line Railroad that the Prospect !Avenue gates were completed and placed in service June 16, 1958. J. P. TUTHILL LETTER - TOUHY AVENUE. The Clerk read a letter from J.P. Tuthill District Engineer, that traffic and engineering investigation on Touhy Avenue has been placed on the.list. Also, survey regarding intersection Touhy Avenue and Scott Street. ADOPT ADVERTISING DEVICE NEAR LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk.called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION LAND USE AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS TOUHY-LEE-HOWARD- RIVER ROAD AREA. The Clerk was instructed to place recommendation into minutes, see Municipal'Development report on page 651 (2) . SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER SPEED LIMIT SCHOOL ZONES. The Clerk which the Mayor referred to Street Committee read the above letter 7/7B7 SAFETY COUNCIL.IZTTER. The Clerk read the letter regarding no parking on east side Lee Street from Soo Line Railroad to Park Place on Monday and Friday nights. The Mayor referred same to Street Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The Cleric read the letter regarding motor scooters. The Mayor referred letter to Judiciary Committee. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The Clerk read the letter regarding the bus loading zone on Miner Street. The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee and and Traffic Commission. P. B. LARSEN LETTER. The Clerk read the above letter: Regarding traffic hazard at Maple Street and Scott Streets. The Mayor referred the letter to Street Committee. ZONING ORDINANCE - COMMERCIAL AREAS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Callaghan to adopt the ordinance. After discussion the motion &Ed second were withdrawn. The Council to hold a meeting with Plan Commission, Zoning Board and Mr. Chamales on July 23rd at 8:00 P.M; LO OPEN BIDS ON MAINTENANCE NON ARTERIAL AND ARTERIAL STREETS. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Tistle the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on maintenance of streets. The following four bids were received: 1 Non -Arterial' Streets Skokie Valley Asphalt Company, Des Plaines, Illinois $ 17,355.40 Arrow Road Construction, Forest Park, Illinois 20,335.05 Black Top Roads, Melrose Park, Illinois 20,708.90 Milburn Brothers, Mt. Prospect, Illinois 19,676.04 Arterial Streets Skokie Valley Asphalt Company $ 3,696.50 Arrow Road Construction 4,304.06 Black Top Roads 4,436.50 Milburn Brothers 4,268.20 On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by McKay the bids were referred to the Streets and Finance Committee and City Engineer with the Mayor declaring a recess. After reconvening the motion was made by Alderman McKay and second by Tures to award the bids to Skokie Valley Asphalt Company and other bidders check's be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Be711, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, 6kight, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING ZONING ORDINANCE RAND AND NPT. PROSPECT ROADS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING ASSISTANT CITY CLERK -COMPTROLLER ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. ADOPT ORDINANCE DISMISSAL OF PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 168. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the,questIon and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING "OBSCENE LITERATURE" ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING LUMBER YARD ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. FIRST READING 1958 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. 35/7/58 LETTER FROM FRED G. SURIA, 111 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The Clerk reported about above letter which is a suit filed against the City for claim of Mrs. Alma Kerber Kuecker for personal injuries from fall on or near sidewalk and exit drive from the Kroger Company store on Lee Street. The Mayor referred the letter to Judiciary Committee. APPROVE $13,000.00 FIRE TRUCK STATEMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and second by Tistle to approve payment from Foreign Fire Insurance Tax funds, the $13,000.00 part payment on fire truck. The Mayor puththe question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman;Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Tistle, Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION THACKERSTREET SEWER. The Clerk informed the Council he had a resolution from Engineer Fletcher on Thacker Street Sewer appropriating $140,000. of Motor Fuel Tax Funds. The Mayor referred the resolution to Street Committee. CITY ENGINEER LETTER TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE. The following is the letter: It is the recommendation of your City Engineer that the .following changes in Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code of the City of Des Plaines be referred to the Street and Traffic Committee and to the Plan Commission for consideration: Section 212.7 Improvement of Roadway ...(b) A seven (7) inch soil cement base (constructed in accordance with procedure recommended by the Portland Cement Association) with a 2- inch asphalt surface. The 2i inch aspahlt surface shall consist of 1 inch of bituminous concrete binder and 1 inch of Subclass I-11 surface course. All material and the manner of custruction shall conform to Section 45 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted January 2, 1952. (c) A water -bound macadam base not less than eight inches in thickness surfaced with not less than 2i inches of asphalt. The 2i inch asphalt surface shall be the same as that above specified under item (b).; The above changes increases the thickness of the asphalt surface required. To Section 212.8 add the following: 1 All subdividers presenting subdivisions having lots fronting upon'a State or County Highway, where the width ofthe pavement in the said State or County Highway is less than forty (40) feet shall be required to widen the .existing pavement to forty k40) feet and to construct concrete curb and gutter across the width of the subdivision fronting said highway. To Section 212.13 add the following: In addition to the completion bond. The subdivider shall be required to deposit cash with the City Clerk in the amount of 5% of the estimated cost of the public improvements where the cost of the improvements is less than $50,000.00, and a sum of $2,500.00 where the estimated cost of.improvements is more than $50,000.00. When the construction of the public improvements have been completed, the City Engineer shall make an inspection of the work as completed Sind shall report in writing to the City Council and to the Subdivider any corrections or repairs that need be made. The subdivider shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this report to make such repairs or corrections. Any repairs or corrections not made within thirty (30) days of such report may be made 1)57. the City of Des Plaines and the -cost deducted from the money on deposit.witY the City.Clerk. - Respectfully submitted, /8/ E. N.Fletcher City Engineer The Mayor referred the letter to the City Code and Streets Committees and Plan Commission. 1 7/7/5859 KENNETHG. MEYER LETTER. The Clerk read the letter regarding dedicating land for alley and widening Princeton Street. A plat was enclosed. The Mayor referred the letter and plat to Plan Commission. FOUR 35 FOOT DRIVEWAYS RAND AND WOLF ROADS. The Clerk informed the Council he had a plat for four 35 foot driveways at Rand and Wolf Roads. The Mayor referred the plat to the Street Committee. ADOPT TOLL ROAD. ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF ASHLAND AVENUE. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Martin to place the ordinance on passage. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Martin to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COURT SUMMONS - VAN SELOW. The Mayor referred the above summons to the Judiciary Committee and City. Attorney. The Mayor referred a letter from Chamber of Commerce regarding parking changes to the Street Committee. )o ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. R y 1 Ot • W. J. Henrich V!, City Clerk THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, JULY 21, 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with Alderman Massman, Bell, McKay Callaghan, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, 'Wexler, Martin, Tigard, Tistle responding to roll call. Alderman Prickett, Tures and Rateike were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of July 7, 1958. Corrections made: Eliminate Alderman Prickett's name and place Alderman McKay's in the roll calls. Remove Lund Oil Company and add Lake -Cook Farm Supply on test of fuel oil. Remove the dollar sign regarding 2,000 increase in census. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation. BUCKHORN TRAILER SIGN. Commissioner Rieck presented Architects report recommendi ng permission be granted to the applicant for the Erection of proposed structural supports and sign. Alderman Martin made the report that the Building Control and Inspection Committee, also, recommending the installation of sign. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Figard permission be granted. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Massman to table to next meeting when alderman Prickett is present. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Massman, Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Dunlap, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, and Tistle. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BIDS BE ADVERTISED FOR PARK PLACE PARKING LOT. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Figard to advertise bids to be returned August lath for improving Park Place Parking Lot. CLAIM OF MRS. KUECKER. Alderman Wexler reported the Judiciary Committee recommends the Mayor appoint an attorney to represent the City to make an investigation of the facts and report his findings within 60 days regarding letter from Attorney Fred G. Suria on accident claim of Mrs. A. K. Kuecker. The motion was made by Alderman Neff and seconded by Wexler toapprove the appointment of James J. Dowd.