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09/02/195867 /18/58 McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, 'Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard,.Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the Motion carried. - REZONING REQUEST SOUTHWEST CORNER CHESTNUT AND OAKTON STREETS. On a motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard the Mayor referred the rezoning application of parking variation for the southwest corner of Chestnut and Oakton Streets to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. REZONING REQUEST SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WOLF AND GOLF ROADS. On a motion by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Tures the Council approved the Mayor's referral of rezoning application for the southeast corner of Wolf and Golf Roads to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission. City Engineer Fletcher's request to approve Third Avenue as an,arterial street was referred to the City Attorney. RESIDENTIAL ZONING ORDINANCE. The Deputy Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. The Mayor referred the two Kuntze Corporation signs to the Building Inspection and Control Committee for study and report. Superintendent of Public Works was instructed to contact both, state and county highway departments for their reasons for changing speed limits. ALDERMAN FIGARD APPOINTED CHAIRMAN UNITED NATIONS DAY COMMITTEE. The Mayor appointed Alderman Figard, Chairman of the 1958 local United Nations Day Committee for October 24, 1958. Alderman Figard inquired if census would get duplicate reports for Civil defense organization. On a motion by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the Myor declared November 10 to 17, 1958 as Youth Appreciation Week with a Junior City Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. The Mayor referred to the City Engineer, Alderman Massmanlz request making Pratt Street and Scott Street to Sunset Drive to Stillwell Drive to Devon Street arterial streets. The Mayor referred Everett and Maple Streets stop sign to the Traffic Commission. ADJOURNMENT. On a motion by,Alderman Rateike and second by approved adjournment. .1 1h-• U:adys M. Buchholz Deputy Clerk Tures the Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITy HALL SEPTEMBER g; 1158. at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heribert H. Behrel with Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of August 18, 1958. Correction page ,2 change to Fire Committee on Dean property and on page 3, omitting the word last and adding via Touhy Avenue regarding rerouting Route 62. _OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Clerk and Building Commissioner for August. 1 9/z/5d7y Chief Kolze reported on fire in rooming house at 1385 Ashland Avenue. After conferring with attorney Dowd will report back next meeting of violation. TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON CS -33. At request of Engineer Fletcher'the Council approved to advertise on street maintenance on Prospect, Everett and Dexter Lanes,on motion by Alderman Tistle and second by Prickett to be returned September 15, 1958. DEAN PROPERTY CENTER STREET. Alderman Tistle reported of a meeting of Fire Committee and City Attorney with Mr. Dean imforming him of 90 days condemnation proceedings if no change is planned on building. FOUR-WAY STOP - PRATT AND MAPLE. Alderman McKay reported the Street Committee investigated that with reference to letter°from Mr. P. B. Larsen of Orchard Place'School Board, dated July 5, 1958, Committee recommends stop sign for traffic coming from Curtis Street into Pratt Avenue, and also, from Maple Street into Pratt Avenue. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Bell the Council concurred in the report and the attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance., HIGGINS WATER COMPANY. Alderman Tures read a two page report regarding purchase 1_0 of Higgins Water Company with appraisal from Engineer Fletcher. The Aldermen ® are to receive a copy of the report and report is on file. The Council Lt`s excepted the report on motion by Alderman Tures and second by Prickett and referred the report to Finance Committee to investigate the financing of d purchase. ' 1 1 Alderman Neff requested Attorney Dowd be reminded regarding an opinion on certificate public necessity of Higgins Water Company. Alderman Wexler made a progress report of meeting with Miner Street merchants regarding Park Place Parking Lot. AWARD BID TO ALLIED ASPHALT COMPANY PARK PLACE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Dunlap to transfer $22,000 from Sales Tax Funds to Parking Lot Construction and award bid to Allied Asphalt Company 'for $26:,534420: improvement of Parking Lot with other bidder's checks returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: Alderman Neff. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Dunlap reported Of several deceased elm trees on private property and notice given to have trees removed. Alderman Figard reported on Civil Defense of minor appointments and invited the City Council to attend a meeting September 8th at which time Cook County Civil Defense Director will speak. The Mayor referred a letter from:Highland Park Home Owners Association regarding industrial zoning ordinance to Alderman Neff. 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 FOR SAME. Total - $14,217.81. (A copy of resolution placed before ea'ch.Al.derman and on file with City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. A bill from E. Fendt forinsurance for $57.00 was held out to investigate. The Mayor put'Ithe question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. c)80/2/58 ASSISTANT CITY CLERK -COMPTROLLER ORDINANCE NOT ADOPTED. Alderman Prickett reported the majority of the Fi' nance Committee recommended that the City Council reconsider the above ordinance essentially as written with minor grammatical changes as proposed. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adopt the ordinance. After a long discussion; the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Wright, Tures, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: Alderman Dunlap, Neff, Callaghan, Martin and Figard. The Mayor declared the motion lost for want of two-thirds majority. At Alderman Martin's request the Mayor referred to the Finance Committee and City Attorney to redraft the duties of Deputy City Clerk ordinance. PURCHASEJL0,000.1WATER REVENUE BONDS. The Mayor read a letter from R. W. Nissen of Kidder, Peabody and Company who had purchased the bonds of thej 850,000. issue for $38,817.43 at request of City. The motion was made by Alderman Martin and seconded by Rateike that the City Clerk be authorized to issuea check for $38,817.43 to the above Company. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Martin, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING VARIATION FOR DRIVEWAY -FIRST NATIONAL BANK. On motion. by Alderman Figard and second by Prickett the Council referred the above variation application to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. The Mayor read a letter from First National Bank that the Bank and Federal Loan Association would combine their two parking lots with other provisions. The Council on motion by Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan agreed to go along with items in letter except paragraph four but to go on trail basis. FOUR-WAY STOP AT MAPLE AND EVERETT STREET.The Traffic Commission reported they investigated the intersection of Everett and Maple Streets and recommends four-way stop signs be installed at Everett and Maple Street!. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Tistle, the report was concurred in and City Attorney draft ordinance for same. The Traffic Commission also recommended a guard rail be installed at the western most point of Everett Street at Dean Avenue to warn motorists of the termination of the above street. Also, a stop sign be - installed at the following corners of this intersection: A. Northeast corner Dean and Circle., B. Northeast corner of Circle and Prospect Avenues. C. Southeast corner of Dean and Prospect Streets. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Dunlap the above was referred to Street Committee. TOUHY AVENUE AND SCOTT STREET INTERSECTION. The Clerk read a letter from J. P. Tuthill, District Engineer, regarding speed limit. The Mayor will reply to letter. Another letter from Mr. Tuthill regarding approval of traffic actuated installation at the above intersection. The Mayor referred this letter to Street Committee. Alderman Neff requested Mr. Chamales be instructed to attend to discuss Residential Zoning Ordinance. September 15th meeting Alderman Neff had presented Motor Scooter Ordinance which she requested be referred to City Attorney. Alderman Tistle presented the Joliet School Ordinance and at:his request both ordinances were referred to the License and Inspection Committee and City Attorney. SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from Safety Council. Item 1 was referred to Chief Kennicott to stop trucks across sidewalk at' Precision Instrument Company. Item No. 2. was referred to Street Committee regarding no parking zone in front of Fahey Medical Center on Golf Road. WISCONSIN' CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY LICENSE DRAIN LINE AT ORCHARD PLACE. The Clerk reported receiving the above forms. On Engineer Fletcher's opinion the Council on motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. ERIC HANSEN, EXALDERMAN'S DEATH. The Clerk informed the Council a card of acknowledgement had been received. 1 NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Clerk read a letter from the above Association regarding a house-to-house campaign September 15 to September 30. On motion by Alderman Callaghan and second by Wexler the request was granted and Alderman Callaghan write to request them to contact the Community Chest Fund organization for funds. ENJAY'S TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION. The Clerk presented the above plat which the Mayor referred the Plan Commission. HOWARD HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION. The Clerkpresented the above plat which the Mayor referred to Plan Commission. • 9/2/(481 A letter from Cook County Justices and Magistrates Association meeting to be held in Skokie, September 18th at 8:00 P.M. was referred to Attorney Dowd to attend. At request of Alderman Rateike the Mayor referred to the Street Committee,the load limit on 1300 block of Jefferson Street, also, restrict parking to one hour from 8 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. or conform with 1300 block on Perry Street two hour parking 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 F.M. The Mayor referred to Street Committee the no parking west side of River Road �Cy from Howard Johnson Restaurant to Lee Street. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by, Tistle to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. 1 1 to W. J. Henrich City Clerk . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, SEPTEMBER 15. 1958 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Bell, McKay, Callaghan, Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Fr•ickett and Tistle. responding to roll call. Alderman Figard, Martin, Wexler, and Massman were absent. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Bell ana seconded by Rateike to approve the minutes of September 2, 1958. Alderman McKay requested a correction of four way stop sign to stop sign at Maple, and Curtis entering Pratt. The motion was then:voted upon by acclamation. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for August. Chief Kolze reported the dilapadated residence at Cora and Lincoln Avenues was burned down by the fire department. Attorney Dowd reported that Chapman and Cutler who approve all city bonds informed him the City could not have a special assessment on anything already constructed. But if the City desired they would give an opinion after receiving all information of what the City planned. TO ADVERTISE BIDS ON WAREHOUSE. Alderman Rateike made the motion which was seconded by Tistle to advertise for bids on warehouse property. To see if the City could get sufficient funds to buy land and construct a new warehouse. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR PACKER GARBAGE TRUCK., On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Callaghan bids are to be advertised for new packer truck returned October 6th, 1958. Alderman Dunlap reported there will be a meeting with Park Ridge, officials September 18th regarding incinerator. STOP SIGNS - DEAN CIRCLE AND PROSPECT AVENUES. Alderman McKay made the followi. }g report: