Council Minutes 081566--\
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET ING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY F..ALL,
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1966.
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CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Des Plaines was called to
order by Mayor Herbert.H. Behrel at 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with
a prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant of the First Congregational Church,
followed by the pledge of .allegianc e to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following alder-
men present: Swanson, French, Martin,
Bonaguidi, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, and Wagner. Absent was
Alderman Rateike
Present also were City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennicott,
Fire Marshall Arndt, Building Commissioner Sbhuepfer, Commissioner of
Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney
·-Robert J. Di Leonardi.
There being a quorum pr.esent, the meeting was in order. ;.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It ·was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Figard that the
Minutes of the regular meeting of
August 1, 1966, be approved as written. Motion Carried.
$2,000,000 Surface Water
Drainage System Bonds
Mr. Benjarain of Benjamin and Lang
discussed with members of Council the
procedures to be followed to advertise
for bids for the sale of $2,000,000
Surface Water Drainage System bonds. Questions of Council were satis-
factorily ·answered by Mr. Benjamin regarding bond ratings, bond market,
reasons for selling only $2,000,000 at this time. Mr. Benjamin also
related to Cauncil tnat the firm of BenjaNin & Lang has been employed
by the Des Plaines Park District and he recommends that the bid openings·
be held simultaneously by Des Plaines Park Board and City Council
S(eptember 12, 1966, after vacations have ended. and bond companies
have sufficient time for bi~ding. After dis~ussion it was moved by
Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Figard that $2,000,000 of
the $3,750,000 Surface water drainage system bonds authorized at the
special election of April 30, 1966,. be sold, and that the City Clerk be
authorized aµd directed ~o advertise for bids for the sale of said bonds,
said bids to be returnable at 8:15 P.M. on Monday, September 12, 1966,
at City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The form of notice of said sale
shall be in words and figures as follows, which notice is hereby
approved. '
NOT;ICE OF SALE OF $2,000,000 CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(Cook County) SlffiFACE WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM BONDS
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NOTICE IS H.FllEBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City
Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, until the
hour of 8:15 P.M. C.D.S.T., on September 12, 1966, at the City Hall
in Des Plaines, Illinois, for the purchase of Surface Water Drainage
System Bonds of said City described as follows:
Amount
$ 75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
100,000
$100,000
$2,000,000 Surface Water Drainage System Bonds dated
October 1, 1966, of the denomination· of $5 9 000·each,
numbered from 1 through 400, Interest p~yable January
I, 1968 and semi-annually thereafter on July 1 and
January 1, maturing January 1 in each of the years
as follows:
Due Amount Due Amount Due
( 1-1)
$100,000
(1-1) n:::1)
1969 1975 $125,000 1981
1970 100,000 1976 150,000 1982
1971 100,000 1977 150,000· 1983
1972 100,000 1978 150,000 1984
1973 100,000 1979 150,000 1985
1974 125,000 1980 150,000 1986
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These bonds are part of $3,750,000 autltorized at an election
held for that purpose on April 30, 1966. The City agrees that it will
not orfer a~ditional bonds for sale before January 1, 1967.
The bonds will be general obligations of the City of Des Plaines
payable from ad valormm taxes levied upon all taxable property in the
City without limitatio~ ~s to rate or amouQt. The assessed value of
all taxable property in Des Plaines as equalized by.the Department of
Revenue for the ye~r 1965 is $187,650,420. After issuance of these
bonds the total general obligation bond indebtedness of the City
will be $2,388 9 000. The population of Des Plaines reported by a
(special (census in Februa~y, 1965, was 50,789 and is presently offici-
ally estimated at 53 ,100 .
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Both pr~ncipal and interest of the bonds will be p ~yable at such
bank or trust company as may be agreed upon between the City and the
purchaser. The bonds may be registered as to principal only in the
name of the holder upon tl~e books of the City.
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Bidders are invited to name the rate or r.ates of interest which
the bonds are to bear~ Each rate named must not exceed four and one-
half {>er centum (4!%) per annum and must be a multiple of one-tenth
(1/10) or on~-eighth (1/8) of one per qentum . The difference between
the highest and lowest interest rates shall not exceed 1%0 Not more
than four rates may be named and not more than one rate may be named
for bonds of the same maturity . A repeated rate will not constitute
a new rate . A zero rate cannot be named and the premium, if any,
must be pai~ in cash as part .of the purchase price . ~h e i~terest
payable on each bond on any one date will be evidenced by a s ingle
coupon. Each proposal submitted must offer to purchase all Qf the
bonds and must offer a price which is not less than par and accrued
interest o Unless all proposals are rejected, the bonds will be awarded
to the bidder whose proposal results in the lowest net interest
cost to t~e City and the net in~erest cost will be determined by
computing the aggregate amount of interest .payable on the bonds
from their dat.e to .their respective ,matruities and by deducting
from suci aggregate amount the premium offered , if any. The purchaser
must pay accrued interest from the date of the bonds to the date of
the payment of the purchase price. Each bidder is requested to
indicate in his hid the net interest cost to the City for such bid,
on the official bid forru 0
All p 'roposals should he encloserl in a sealed envelop;e marked on
the outside "Proposal for ~~2, 000, 000 Surface '·/at er Drainage System
Itonds," and addressed to Bertha E. Rohrbach, Cj_ty Clerk, City of
Des plaines, Cook Couuty , Ill.in.ois •.
As a guarantee of good faith each proposal must he accompanied
by a certified check or cashier's check in the amount of $40,000
drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and Aade payahle
to the order of the City of Des Plaines , Cook connty, Illinois, to
l)e retained by the City pending full performance by the successful
bidder=and to be forfeited to the City of Des Plaines , Illinois, as
agreed liquidated damages upon failure of the successful birlder to
take up an~ pay for the bonds whep readyo The checks of the un-
successful bidders wil 1 pe returned to thetn promptly o . No interest
will be allowed on any checks.
'l1he bids wi 11 he openerl at a meeting of the C!i ty Counci 1 to
he held Septemher 12, 1966, at the City Hall, Des Plain~s , Illinois,
at 8:15 P.M 0 , c.n.s.T., at which time and place the bids will he
publicly read and the award maf)e to the successful bidder.
The bonds will be delivered to the successful purchaser against
full payment as soon as they can he printed and executed which is
expected to be about October 26, 1966. Should oelivery ofthese bonds
be delayed heyond 60 days from the date of award for any reason
except failure of performance by the success ful bidder, then the
bidder may c ancel his agreement to purchase the bonds and receive
back his check and t~ereafter his interest in and liability for the
bonds will cease.
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The City will d~liver the bonds without expense to the purQhaser
in Chicago, Illinois~ and will pay for printing of the bonds and the
bond attorney's opinion. At the time of rlelivery , tl~ City will
furnish to the purchaser the written approving opinion of Messrs~
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Chapman and Cutler, Attorneys, Chicago, II lino is, which opinion .
will be printed on the reverse of the bond.
Additional dat a may be had by any prospective bidder on appli-
cation to Benjamin and Lang , Financial Consultants to the City,
10 South LaSalle Street , Chicago, Illinois 60603, or the office of
the Mayor, City Hall, Des Plaines , Illinois.
Sealed bids may be delivered to the office ·of Benjamin and Lang
until 5:00 P.M. t.he day of the sale for presentation to the City Council.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to
waive irregularities.
By order of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines , Cook
County, Illinois, dated this 15th day of August, 1966.
(i ) Bertha E. Rohrbach
City Clerk
The said notice shall be published once each in the Wall Street Journal
and the Daily Bond Buyer , said publications to be no later than ten
days prior to September 12, 1966.
The Clerk shall also cause the following official statement
to be printed and mailed to prospective bidders, which official
statement is hereby approved.
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OFFICIAL STATE~ENT relati ng to the sale on September 12, l966
of
$2,000,000
(part of $3,750,000 authorized)
C1TY OF OES PLAINES , l LLfNOIS
(Cook Count y )
SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE SVS 'ITM BONDS
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DATED: October 1, 1966 DUE: Jan~ary 1, 1969-1986
SECURITY: These bonds are general obligations of the City of Des Plaines, payable
form ad valorem taxes levied upon all taxable property in the City without limitation
as to rate or amount.
PURPOSE JF THIS FINANCING: These bonds, authorized at an electioA held April 30 1
1966, are issued to pay part of the cost of constructing improvements &nd extensions
to the existing surface water drainage system of the City of Des Plaines.
PAYABLE: Principal and interest (January 1, 1968 and semi-annually thereafter o~
July 1 and Janua~ 1) payable at~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Denomination $5,000. Registrable as to principal only.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Assessed Valuation, 1965 .•.•.•.•••••••••••
Estimated true vaiue of all taxable property •••••.••.
Total General Obligation Bond Debt {including this issue) ••
Ratio of Bonded Debt to Assessed V~luation .•••
Water Revenue Bonds • • . . . • . . • . • . • • • • • •
Motor Vehicle Parking System Revenue Bonds ••••••
Population: 1966 Official Estimate 53,100
$ 187 ,650,420
469,126,050
2,388,000
1.27%
3,275,000
203,000
Tota I direct and over I app i ng bonded debt of the ·city is estimated to be $17, 623, '1~2
equivalent to 9.39% of assessed valuation, $331.90 per capita.
LEGALITY: .Approving legal opinion of Messrs. Chapman and Cutler, Attorneys,
Chicago, I I linois.
MATURITIES
Amount Due Amount Due Amount Due
( 1-1) CH) CH)
$ 75,000 1969 $100,000 1975 $125,000 1981
75,000 1970 100,000 1976 150,000 1982
/(J[~ 75,000 1971 100,000 1977 150,000 1983.
75,000 1972 100,000 1978 150' o.oo 1984 ... · :~.
100,000 1973 100,000 1979 150,000 198~)' ·4
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THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
· The City of Des Plaines, located on the banks of the Des Plaines River and on both .· sides of the Chicago and North Western Railway ls 21 miles northwest of the Chicago
~oop. ·It was incorporated originally in 1857 as the "Town of Rand". In 1869 the
name was changed to the "Town of Des Plaines". In 1873 It was incorporated as the Ji':
VII lage of Des Plaines and In 1925 the city form of government was adopted.
, From Its early days as a marketing center for the surrounding prosperous truck fanning
area, Des Plaines has become a better than average suburban resldentlal community
with a balance of corrvnerce and industry. It ts one of the leading shopping areas fn
the northwestern suburban area of Cook County.
Residents are employed in Chicago and in the more than 100 Industrial establishments
situated In Des Plaines.
The Chicago and North Western Railway furnishes rapid commuter transportation in
modern double decked, air-conditioned trains (fifty-six dat ly) to points in the north-
west side of Chicago, the Loop and to the suburbs beyond Des Plaines to the northwest.
Frequent bus service to the Chicago Loop, Howard Street, Evanston, Elgin and Dundee
is provided by the United Motor Coach Company. The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault
Ste. Marie Railway CSoo Line) traverses the City. A modern network of highways serves
Des Platnes, including Rand Road (U.S. 12), Northwest Highway (U.S. 14), Mannheim
Road (U.S. 45), Elgin Road Cll linois 58), Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294) and North-
. west Tollway (Interstate 90). O'Hare Airport, busiest in the world, lies adjacent to
the south City limits.
There are 32 churches of various denominations in Des Plaines. ,18 publfc and parochlat
grade schools, and 4 junior high schools are located within the City. The major part
of Des Plaines is in the highly rated Maine Township High School District. The Maine
East Building is situated at the east City limits on Dempster Street and Maine West
ts within the City at Oakton Street and Wolf Road. St. Patrick's Academy for girls
is also located In Des Plaines.
Recreatlonal facilities are provided by the Des Plaines Park Olstrict which operates
6 parks, a golf course and a lake for sailing and fishing wlthin the Clty. Mt. Pros-
pe.ct Park District also operates 4 parks within Des Plaines, one of which includes
new public swimming pool facilities.
Hospital faciltties are provided by the 295 bed Holy Famlly Hospital at the northern
Ci ty I i m i ts.
Banktng facilities are provided by two bants with total resources on~~~~~---
of and two savings and loan
Institutions with resources of $
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Utillty services are provided by Pubilc Service Company Celectrtctty>, Northern
Illinois Gas Co. Cnatura• gas>, Middle States Telephone Company of llttnois and
Illinois Bel I Telephone Co.
GOVERNMENT
Des Plaines is governed by a Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer elected at large
and fourteen Aldermen elected from seven wards. The current Mayor, Mr. Herbert H.
Rehrel devotes his~full time to City duties. As Alderman and Mayor, respectively,
Mr. Behrel has been associated with Des Plaines City government since 1948. With
the advice and consent of the Council, he appoints the City Attorney, Chief of Police,
Fire Marshall, Superintendent of Public Works and other administrative officers.
The Police Department includes 57 full ttem men and is equipped with 8 cars and 3
motorcycles. The Fire Department ls staffed by 36 full ttem men and maintains 3
separate fire stations. 12 modern pieces of equipment include 6 pumpers, one 100
foot ladder truck, 2 squadrols ~Ith ambulance-inhalator equipment, 2 cars and 1 fire
prevention car.
Other departments of the City include Building Corrrnission, Planning Commission, Zoning
. ~ Sfard of Appeals and Health Department.
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THE PROJECT: The OesPlatnes sewerage system, ortgtnal ly installed tn 191 I,
was designed as a combined sanitary and storm sewer system. The original
area served was between the Soo Line Railroad and the DesPlalnes River. The
City operates the sewer system from Its corporate budget. There is no charge
for sewer service.
In 1937, the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago installed a
deep Interceptor sewer along the DesPlalnes River thus diver~tng the dry weather
flow from the River. As the City grew and extended Its boundaries, sewage from
the outlying areas continued to flow through the original sewer mains which
became undersized in relation to the current demands. During heavy rains,
f loodfng of basements in the business distrlct and throughout the City became
common. Therefore, the need was created for large sewer mains to effectively
carry the wastes from the lateral sewers throughout the City to the Metropolitan
Sanitary District Interceptor. From time to time, occasional major improvements
have been made from current funds.
The present program contemplates installation of several large trunk sewers,
passing through each of the major areas of the City. These new trunks wtl I be
interconnected with the existing sewers to facilitate efficient and effective
flow of wastes to the Metropolitan Sanitary District Interceptor.
Since 1955, all new subdivisions have been required by ordinance to install
separate sanitary and storm water sewers. This program will be continued.
The present sewer construction program wil I take several years to complete.
Therefore, the City plans to offer bonds for sale from time to time as ft
becomes possible to construct each phase.
The Water Department: Since 1895, the City has used wells as source of water .
supply. On July 28, 1966, a new 36 inch water transmission main providing Lake
Michigan water from Chicago was placed in service. The use of a new 5,000,000 '
gal Ion ground reservoir (first of two) and a transfer pumping station were also
initiated the same day. These facilities supplement the wel I water supply
pursuant to a contract with Chicago.
Upon completion of the current water improvement program, the waterworks system
will provide storage capacity of 14,650,000 gal Ions and a pumping potential of
20 .000.000 qallons per day. Recent maximum daily requirements have been
ASSESSED VALUATION:
Tax Year Real Estate Personal Property Ra i I road Total
1958 $ 73,223,957 $ 8,867,899 $806,083 $ 82,897,939
1959 85,571,048 10,923,765 820,353 97,315,166
1960 91,889, 111 11,763,005 793,470 104,445,586
1961 101,856,292 12, 196,202 801,414 114 ,853, 9,08
1962 121, 141,224 15,506,450 742,298 137,389,972
1963 130',232,552 16,829,230 620,397 147,682, 179
1964 142,740,330 17 ,452, 186 566,411 160,758,927
1965 163,032,191 23,982,701 635,528 187 ,650,,420
TYPICAL TAX RATES PER 1 $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION:
Cook Sanitary Park
Year £!.h County DI strict D t strl ct( 1) SchootC2> Other( 3) Total
1958 $4.98 $2.82 $3.94 $1.64 $30.36 $1.36 $45. I 0
1959 4.76 2.70 3.50 1.94 29.92 1.16 43.98
1960 4.88 3.20 3.40 1.96 32.02 1. 16 46.62
1961 4.90 2.60 4.38 2.70 33.22 1.04 48.84
1962 4.44 3.38 4.08 2.48 31.84 1.12 47.34
1963 5.60 3.18 3.28 2.54 34.84 1. 16 50.60
1964 5.42 3.76 3.06 2.58 35.56 1.28 51.66
1965 5.32 3.36 3.02 2.36 35.32 1.28 50.66
( 1) Des Plaines Park District
(2) School District No. 62 and Maine Township High School
(3) Forest Preserve District, Suburban T.B. Sanitarium and Northwest Mosquito
Abatement District.
TOTAL TAXES EXTENDED ANO COLLECTED: CClty purposes only)
Year of Taxes Taxes Pes-centage
Lev~ Extended Col I ected Collected
1960 ........ $509,695 $481,833 94.5%
1961 ........ 562,784 536,696 95.4
1962 ........ 610,100 588,881 96.5
1963 ........ 827,020 793,066 95.9
1964 ........ 871,313 840,234 96.4
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HOME BUILDING: The same considerations that induce industries to locate ln Des Plaines
have created a continuing market for homes and apartments. Building permits issued
during the past 10 years have been as fol lows:
Home Bu 11d1 ng AQartments Value of
Year No. Value No. Value A I t Bu t I d t ng
1957 254 $ 4,639,800 (not reported) $ 7,967,810
1958 531 10,007,000 124 1,118,000 13,773,289
1959 499 9,203,100 485 3,990,500 16,466,000
1960 505 10,102,200 153 1,162,000 15, 125 ,411
1961 623 11,876,900 (not reported) 21,783,226
1962 571 11,937,300 222 2,630,175 20,890,617
1963 636 14,718,803 606 4,391,000 31,665,375
1964 453 11,451,422 59 1, 921 ,000 24 ,301 ,360
1965 330 8,284,905 204 2,457,000 27' 164, 722
1966
C6 mos.) 137 3,481,400 56 1,005,000 9,924,510
POPULATION: The above building has been reflected ln the substantial Increase l n-
population. U. S. Census reports are as
Year
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1962 Special
1965
1966 Official Estimate
fol lows:
Population
1,666
2,348
3,451
8,798
9,518
14,990
34,886
41,209
50,789
52,000
INDUSTRIES: Availablllty of good transportation and high caliber personnel have
attracted a number of fine industries to Des Plaines. The Des Plaines Chamber of
Corrroerce lists 142 industrial establishments in the City. Among the larger employers
are:
Employees
Company Male Female Total
Universal 011 Products . . . . 823 180 1,003
But I er Bros.· CC i ty Products) . . . . 400 381 781
Hannifin Corporation • . . . . . 500 100 600
DoAll & Contour Saw . . . . . . . . 317 85 402
Fastex Div., Illinois Tool " 275 125 400 .. . •
Lt tte I fuse • . . . . . . . . 161 231 392
Conex Div., 1111 nol s Too I 200 150 350
General Telephone Directory 100 210 310
Berg Manufacturing Co. . . 200 100 300
Borg-Warner Research • . . 200 50 250
Federal Pacific Electric . . 100 135 235
A Chamber of Conmerce survey ln 1966 showed that une.mployment In Des Plaines is les';
than 1 %.
SALES TAX RECEIPTS: ·Des Plaines' outstanding position as a retail market ls verified
by consistent increases tn sates tax receipts. Net sales tax.es received .and estimated
annual retai I sales are as follows:
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
Net Received by
Des P~aines
$ 198,816
210, 169 ·
231,026
241,366
315, 134
362, 211
379,831
472,877·
Estimated Sales
$41,420,000
43,785,320
48,130,415
50,234,625
65,653,118
75,460,554
79, 131 ,458
98,516,041
NON-DEFAULT RECORD: . The City of Des Plaines has always paid principal and lnter~st
on its revenue bonds promptly when due.
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THE PROJECT: The DesP I a i nes sewerage system, ort g i na I I y i nsta I I ed in 191 I ,
was designed as a combined sanitary and storm sewer syst~m •. The original
area served was between the Soo Line Ra 11 road and the DesP I a·I nes River. The
City operates the sewer system from Its corporate budget. There is no charge
for sewer service.
In 1937, the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago installed a
deep interceptor sewer along the DesPlaines River thus diverr,lng the dry weather
flow from the River. As the City grew and extended tts boundaries, sewage from
the outlying areas continued to flow through the original sewer mains which
became undersized in relation to the current demands. During heavy rains,
flooding of basements In the business district and throughout the City became
common. Therefore, the need was created for large sewer mains to effectively
carry the wastes from the lateral sewers throughout the City to the Metropolitan
Sanitary District interceptor. From time to time, occasional major improvements
have been made from current funds.
'.t; \ ·. The present program contemplates installation of several large trunk sewers,
:-·~ pass t ng through each of the major areas of the City. These new trunks w i 11 be
interconnected with the existing sewers to facilitate effic1ent and effective
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flow of wastes to the Metropolitan Sanitary District Interceptor.
Since 1955, all new subdivisions have been required by ordinance to instal .1 ~ .
separate sanitary and storm water sewers. This program will be continued. · ~
The present sewer construction program will take several years to complete.
Therefore, the Ctty plans to offer bonds for sale from time to time as tt
becomes possible to construct each phase.
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The Water Department: Since 1895, the City has used wells as source of water ·,
supply. On July 28, 1966, a new 36 inch water transmission main providing lake
Michigan water from Chicago was placed in service. The use of a new 5,000,000
gal Ion ground reservoir (first of two) and a transfer pumping station were also
initiated the same day. These faci titles supplement the wel I water supply
pursuant to a contract with Chicago ·,
Upon completion of the current water improvement program, the waterworks syst~m ,.
will provide storage capacity of 14,650,000 gal Ions and a pumping potential of
20,000,000 gallons per day. Recent maximum daily requirements have been
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SALES TAX RECEIPTS: Des Plaines' outstanding position as a retail market is verified
by consistent increases Jn sares tax receipts. Net sales tax.as received .and estimated
annual retail sales are as follows:
Estimated Sales
$41,420,000
43,785,320
48,130,415
50,234,625
65,653,118
75,460,554
79, 131 ,458
98,516,041
NON-DEFAULT RECORD: ·The City of Des Plaines has always paid principal and interest
on Its revenue bonds promptly when due.
HOME BUILDING: The same considerat i ons that induce industri E}S to locate in Des Plaines
have created a continuing market for homes and apartments. Building permits issued
during the past 10 years have been as follows:
Year
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
(6 mos.)
POPULATION:
population.
Home Bu i I d i ng
No. Value
254 $ 4,639,800
531 10,007,000
499 9,203,100
505 10, 102,200
623 11,876,900
571 11,937,300
636 14, 718,803
453 11,451,422
330 8,284,905
137 3,481,400
The above building has been
U. S. Census reports are as
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1962 Special
1965
AQartments Value of
No. Value A I t Bu i I di ng
(not reported) $ 7,967,810
124 1,118,000 13,773,289
485 3,990,500 16,466,000
153 1,162,000 15, 125 ,411
(not reported) 21,783,226
222 2,630, 175 20,890,617
606 4,391,000 31,665,375
59 1, 921,000 24,301,360
204 2,457,000 27,164,722
56 1,005,000 9,924,510
reflected Jn the substantial increase
fol lows:
Population
1,660
2,348
3,451
8,798
9,518
1966 Official Estimate
14,990
34,886
41,209
50,789
52,000
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INDUSTRIES: Availablllty of good transportation and high caliber personnel have
attracted a number of fTne industries to Des Plaines. The Des Plaines Chamber of
Commerce lists 142 industrial establishments in the City. Among the larger employers
are:
Employees
Company Male Female Total
Universal 011 Products . . . . 823 180 1,003
But I er Bros.· (CI ty Products> . . . . 400 381 781
Hannifin Corporation • . . . . 500 100 600
DoAll & Contour Saw . . . . . . . . 317 85 402
Fastex Div., I I I i no i s Too I " 275 125 400 . . ~ . •
Li tte I fuse • . . .; . . . . 161 231 392
Conex Div., 111 inois Tool 200 150 350
General Telephone Directory 100 210 310
Berg Manufacturing Co. . . 200 100 300
"· Borg-Warner Research • . . . 200 50 250 ..
Federal Pacific Electric . . . . . . 100 135 235
A Chamber of Corrmerce survey t n 1966 showed that une.mp loyment In Des PI a Ines is I es';
than 1%.
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Page seven
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
.,,,, ... . ...
Assessed Valuation, 1965 ••.•••••••••• ~ ••••
Estimated true val•.Je of al I taxable property <True value is
based upon an estimate of assessed valuation as being 40%
of the true v~luo) .•••..•.•••...•.•.••
Tot~I General Obligation Bond Debt (including this fssue) ••
Water Revenue Borids • • • . . . • . . • . • • • , •
Moto .r Veh i c I e P\J:-k i ng System Revenue Bonds ,. • . • • • •
STATEMENT OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING BONO·OEBT:
City of Des PI a i nes • . • • ..• ~ • ~ •
Cook County C 1} • • t . .
Forest Preserve District ••••• • p •
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
Maine Township High School District Number 207 •••
Arlington Heights Township High School District Number 214.
School District Number 62 •••.
School District Number 59 · ~
School Districts Numbers 26, 57, 64
Des Plaines Park District
Mt. Prospect Park District •
Rosemont Park District •.•
Orchard Place Sanitary District
Total direct and overlapping bonded debt •
8/15/66
$ 187 ,650,420 .
$
469,126,050
2,388,000
31275,000
203,000
2,388,000
932,682
247,867
315,648
4,535,032
1,085,639
4,968,888
1,139,662
72,758
1,538,389
366,017
3,098
30,112
$ 17 ,623 '792
(1) Excludes general obligation bonds for super highways and expressways supported
by motor fuel tax funds. Includes county's proportionate share of $86,070,000
Public Building Commission of Chicago Revenue Bonds.
RATIOS:
Ratio of bonded debt to assessed valuation: Direct only
Direct and overlapping
1.27%
9.39%
Ratio of bonded debt to estimated true value:
Per capita debt (1966 estimated
population -53,100):
Direct only 51/100 of 1%
Direct and overlapping 3.75%
Direct only $ 44.97
Direct and overlapping 331.90
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September ¥2 1 1966
City Counci I
City of Des Plaines
Cook County, Illinois
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your Notice of Sale, dated 1.966,
relating to the sale of $2,000,000 Surface ~later Drainage Sys.tern . Bonds, 'of the· City
of Des Plaines, Cook County, II linois, which is made a part _hereof. ·,
For your legally issued bonds, as more fully described in said Notice of
Sale, we wi I I pay you principal amount of $ and accrued interest
from October 1, 1966 to date of delivery of said bonds for bonds bearing interest at
the following rate or rates and due January l in the years indicated:
1969 through
19 through
19-through
19 through
19 at
19 at
19-at
1986 at
For informative purposes~ we have made the fol lowing computations: The net
interest cost from October 1, 1966 to the maturities thereof under this bid is as
fol lows:
Gross dollar interest cost (as of 10-1-1966) ••••• $ ------
1
-Less preimum • . • • . . $----.--..----
Net do 11 a r interest cost • • • • • • • • • • $
~ Net interest cost . • • • • • • • • • ------%
(. • As a guarantee of good faith, we enclose (cert if iedl (cashier'.sl .Ch!'>cK In
~ _ the amourrtof $40,000 payable to the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, I I linois, to be
, CJ r~ta!ned by you pend.ing ful I performance by us a.nd .to be forfeited to the City as fu ,i I l1. l1qu1d~ted damages upon fal lure by us to accept delivery and pay for the bonds when
\ ready for del'ivery. This check may be used in partial payment for said bonds.
8/15/66 Page eight
Respectfully submitted,
I ' . ,{ ~··
Accepted pursuant to authority granted by the Ctty Counci I of the City of
Des Plaines, Cook County, 111 inois, this __ day of 1966. The
receipt of the above mentioned check is hereby acknowledged.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
(SEAL)
The foregoing bid is submitted for the benefit of the following firms, who
are .members of our bidding account:
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
BONO YEARS . .
' . Computed as of October 1, 1966
$2,.000,000 Surface Water Drainage System Bonds
r ..
Due Bond Years
.Ll.::.12. Amount Run Annual Cummulative
1969 $ 75,000 2.25 168.75 168.75
1970 75,000 3.25 243.75 412.50
1971 75,000 4.25 318.75 731.25 ..
1972 75,000 5.25 393.75 1,125.00
1973 100,000 6.25 625.00 1, 750.00
1974 100,000 7.25 725.00 2.475.00
1975 100,000 8.25 825.00 3,300.00
1976 100,000 9.25 925.00 4,225.00
1977 100,000 10.25 1,025.00 5,250.00
1978 100,000 11.25 1, 125.00 6,375.00
1979 100,000 12.25 1,225.00 7,600.00
1980 125,000 13.25 1, 656. 25 9,256.25
1981 125,000 14.25 1, 781. 25 11,037.50
1982 150,.000 15.25 2,287.50 13,325.00
1983 150,000 16.25 2,437.50 15,762.50
1984 150,000 l7.25 2,587.50 18,350.00
1985 150,000 18.25 2,737.50 21,087.50
1986 150,000 19.25 2,887.50 23,975.00
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Pag,e seven
FINANCIAL INF0Rrv1ATION
Assessed Valuation, 1965 • . . • . • . . . • . •••
Estimated true val•.Je of al I taxable property CTrue value is
based upon an csti~ate of assessed valuation as being 40%
of the true v~luc> .•.......••...•..•••
Tot~I Gener~! Obi !gation Bond Debt (including this •ssue) •.
Water Revenue 8o~d3 . • . . . . • . . . • . . . • • •
f'Jiotor Vehicle P\J:-king System Revenue Bonds ,. • . ••••
STATEMENT OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING BOND·DEBT:
City of Des Plaines
Cook County C 1 ) • • • • • • • • •
Forest Preserve District • . • . • . . • , •
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
Maine Township High School District Number 207 •.•
Arlington Heights Township High School District Number 214.
School District Number 62 ••.•
School District Number 59
School Districts Numbers 26, 57, 64
Des Plaines Park District
Mt. Prospect Park District •
Rosemont Park District
Orchard Place Sanitary District
Total direct and overlapping bonded debt .
8/15/66
$ 187,650.420
$
469,126,050
2,388,000
S 1 275,000
203,000
2,388,000
932,682
247,867
315,648
4,535,032
1,085,639
4,968,888
1,139,662
72,758
1,538,389
366,017
3,098
30, 112
$ 17 ,623, 792
Cl) Excludes general obi igation bonds for super highways and expressways supported
by motor fuel tax funds. Includes county's proportionate share of $86,070,000
Public Building Commission of Chicago Revenue Bonds.
RATIOS:
Ratio of bonded debt to assessed valuation: Direct only
Direct and overlapping
1.27%
9.39%
Ratio of bonded debt to estimated true value: Direct only 51/100 of 1%
Direct and overlapping 3.75%
Per capita debt (1966 estimated
population -53,100): Direct only $ 44.97
Direct and overlapping 331.90
City Counci I
City of Des Plaines
Cook County, I I linois
Gentlemen:
. -·-· ---·----.lifil.~·.
OFFICIAL BID FORM -
September:-. 1_2, .1966
. ' •.• t.
Reference is made to your Notice of Sale, dated ~ 1966,
relating to the sale of $2,000,000 Surface Water Drainage System Bonds, of th~ City
of Des Plaines, Cook County, I I linois, which is made a part hereof.
For your legally issued bonds, as more fully described in said Notice of
Sale, we wil I pay you principal amount of$ and accrued interest
from October 1, 1966 to date of delivery of said bonds for bonds bearing interest at
the following rate or rates and due January 1 in the years indicated:
1969 through
19 through
19-through
19 through
19 at
19 at
19-at
1986 at
For informative purposes, we have made the fol lowing computations: The net
interest cost from October 1, 1966 to the maturities thereof under this bid is as
fo I lows:
Gross dollar interest cost <as of 10-1-1966)
Less preimum ••.•.•
!
_\I Net do 11 ar interest cost • • • • n p· Net I nterest cost . • • • . . .
\G As a guarantee of good faith, we enclose (certified) (cashier's> check .. "f n
~. \ the amountof $40,000 payable to the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, I I linois, to be
, lt retained by you pending full performance by us and to be forfeited to the City as ful I V\, liquidated damages upon failure by us to accept delivery and pay for the bonds when
' ready for delfvery. This check may be used in partial payment for said bonds.
$ $------
$ ------
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'·
Respectfully submitted,
".
Accepted pursuant to authority granted by the City Counci I of the City of
Des PI a Ines, Cook County, I I I i no is, th ts __ day of 1966. The
receipt of the above mentioned check is hereby acknowledged.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
CSEAU
The foregoing bid is submitted for the benefit of the fol lowing firms, who
are members of our bidding account:
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
BONO YEARS
•', I
Computed as of October 1, 1966
$2,000,000 Surface Water Drainage System Bonds
Due Bond Years
il:.ll. Amount Run Annual Cummulative
1969 $ 75,000 2.25 168.75 168.75
1970 75,000 3.25 243.75 412.50
1971 75,000 4.25 318.75 731.25
1972 75,000 5.25 393.75 1,125.00
1973 100,000 6.25 625.00 1,750.00
1974 100,000 7.25 725.00 2.475.00
1975 100,000 8.25 825.00 3,300.00
1976 100,000 9.25 925.00 4,225.00
1977 100,000 10.25 1JI025. 00 5,250.00
1978 100,000 11.25 1, 125.00 6,375.00
1979 100,000 12.25 1,225.00 7,600.00
1980 125,000 13.25 1I656. 25 9,256.25
1981 125,000 14.25 1 , 781 . 25 11,037.50
1982 150,000 15.25 2,287.50 13,325.00
1983 150,000 16.25 2,437.50 15,762.50
1984 . 150,000 t7.25 2,587.50 18,350.00
1985 150,000 18.25 2,737.50 21,087.50
• • , ·,I•~ I " .~ 1986 150,000 19.25 2,887.50 23,975.00
Authorize Mayor Behrel
and Mr. Benjamin to
attend meetings in
New York City
OPEN BIDS: ..
Four Wheel Drive Truck
225
Page nine 8/15/66
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Aldermen Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: -I -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi to author-
ize Mayor Hehrel and Mr. E. Benjamin to
attend meetings with Moody and Standard
& Poor in New York City regarding rating
of aforementioned bonds.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Aldermen Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: -1 ~Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard and ·
seconded by Alderman Swanson that the
bids received at this meeting be opened.
Motion Carried.
The following bi. rls were received for the Four Wheel Drive Truck:
Illinois FWD Truck and Equipment Co.
Schuster -Equipment Co.
$17,092.10
17,580.00
It was moved by Alderman Swanson and seconded by Alderman Wagner that
the aforesaid bids be referred .to the Streets and Traffic and Finance
1 Committees and Commissioner of Public Works for study and report.
Council recessed for 15 minutes to consider above bids.
It was moved by Alderman Martin and seconded by Alderman Swanson that
Council concur in Streets and Traffic and Finance Committee's recommend-
ation to award the bid to the low bidder, Illinois FWD Truck & Equip-
ment Co. of $17,-092.10, and the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful
bidder be retui::ned. On Roll Call, the vote w.-:
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 None
ABSENT: -I -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Bid: Resurfacing Fire Stations:
The only bid received for the resurfacing of Fire Stations #2 and #3
was from Skokie Valley Asphalt Paving Company. It was moved by Alder-
man Bonaguidi and seconded by -Alderman French to refer said bid of
( $1,588.40 to the .Fire and Finance Committees, Fire Chief and City
,Engineer for study and report. Motion Carried.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS:
Audit Report -MFT. Funds --
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City Comptroller Blietz reported that
-the Audit Report from the Department
· of Public Works and Buildings re MFT
receipts and disbursements from January,
1965 and ending December, 1965, has been
received and placed in the permanent
file.
8/15/66
Booklet -Municipal Services
and Information
COMMITTEE REPORTS:,
Municipal Development
Committee Meeting
Page ten
Comptroller Blietz reported that a
booklet containing Municipal Services
and information has been compiled and
printed --copies distrib ut.ed to all
aldermen.
Alderman French set a meeting of the
Municipal Development Committee for
Monday, August 22, 1966, at 8 P.M.
To certify Fireman It was moved by Alderman Figard and
seconded by Alderman Shillington to
concur in Fire Committee's recqmmenda-
tion that Police and Fire Commission certify one fire fighter from
the eligibility list to replace Fireman Verr who resigned. Motion
Carried.
Water & Finance Committe9
Meeting -August 22
Alderman Figard set a meeting of the
-Water Committee with the Finance
Committee, Mayor Hehrel and Commissioner
of ~ublic Works Warnicke for August
22nd at 7:30 P.M.
~
Award Bids -Stonq Sewer It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi
-and seconded by Alderman Figard to
concur in Sewer Committee's recommenda-
tion to award the bids for Sections
. 1, 2, and 3 of the Storm Sewer Program
to Rossetti Contracting Company, in the amount of $1,055,454.88, less 3% or $1,023,791.23, the cost of same to be payable solely from the
proceeds of the sale of surface water drainage bonds authorized at
the special election of April 30, 1966. The checks and or bonds of
the unsuccessful bidders be returned.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Aldermen Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: -1 -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Grgding Ordinance It was moved by Alderman Szabo and
seconded by Alderman Prickett that
Council concur in Building Control and
Inspection Committee's recommendation that the City Attorney be author-
ized to draw the necessary grading ordinance for. Co~ncil approval as
submitted by Commissione~ Schuepfer. Motion Carr.ied.
, Sign Qrdinance It was moved by Alderman Szabo and
< seconded by Alderman Prickett to concur
in Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to
autqorize t~e City Attorney to draw the necessary amendment to the
Building Code to tnclude the Sign Ordinance. Motion Carried.
Award Bid -Parking Lot It was moved by Alderman Wright and
seconded by Alderman Martin that the
. bid for the Parking Lot at Graceland I
Avenue and Chicago & North Western Railroad be awarded to the 111W
bidder, Milburn Brothers, of $8,704.90 and the checks of the unsuccess-1
ful bidders be returned. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguid~, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: - 1 -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carriedo
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2 27
To purchase Meters It was moved by Alderman Wright and
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that
Council concur in Parking Lots Committee's
recommendation that City Comptroller Blietz be authorized to purchase
twelve twin head meters from currently approved suppliers -the 5¢ for
one hour and 10¢ for two hours type. On Roll Call, the vote was:
Beautification
Program
Newly Planted Trees
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
-ABSENT: - 1 -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
Alderman Leer questioned as to whether
or not trees and shrubs in the downt.own
area would be planted to add beauty taken
away with parking lots. Alderman Martin
also discussed the beautification of
City Hall. No Action Taken.
Alderman Leer reported that ~umber of
new trees planted by the City are crooked
and requested remedial action. The
matter was referred to the Commissioner
of Public Works.
Jud.iciary Committee --Alderman Bonaguidi, Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, discussed with
Council the matter of litigation with
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad relating
that Attorney Burke has been successful
-1n obtaining an extension until November 1st. Attorney Burke, speaking
from the floor, stated that he would. be on vacation for two .weeks
cand has no choice but to begin abstracting the brief immediately
upon returning and hopes that Council will have reached a decision
by that time. Alderman Bonaguidi stated that a letter has been received
from Cumberland Terrace Civic Club relating to this case and Mayor
1 Behrel stated that a mee~ing will be set with the officers to discuss
t the matter with them.
APPROVAL OF BILLS PAYABLE: Alderman Prickett, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, presented the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS
ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHOR-
~ IZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total $127,245.92. It was moved by
Alderman Prickett and seconded by Alderman Swanson that Council adopt
the above resolution. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor. -
NAYES! -0 -None
ABSENT: -1 -Alderman Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative -votes,
' Motion Carried.
Thacker Jr, Hig~ School
Property
It was moved by Alderman Prickett and
seconded by Alderman Martin to concur
in Finance Committee's recommendation
not to purchase the Thacker Jr. High
School property. Motion Carried.
Alderman Bolek, Szabo, and Shillington
Voted No.
228
8/15/66
ORDINANCE M-17-66
Tax Levy Ordinance
ORDINANCE A-11-66 -annexing
N. w. Corner Wolf & Central
ORDINANCE Z-9-66
Rezoning 929,935,& 941
Oakton st.
ORDINANCE Z-10-6 6
Rez o n i ng Goe de Prop erty we st
o f Mt . P ro s pect Rd .
ORDINANCE A-12...:.66
Annexing Goede Property
Letter -Dr . Ferraiol o re
Parking Meters - E l linwood
Sidewalks - North side of
Howard St . -Plainfield Dr . to
Koehler -ana Maple St. from
Oakton t o niverv iew
Page twelve
After Second Reading, it was moved by
Alderman Figard and seconded by Alder-
man Prickett to adopt Ordinance M-17-66,
providing for levy of taxes for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 1966.
On , Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, Szabo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: - 1 -Alderlllan Rateike
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
After Second Reading, it was moved by
Alderman Leer and seconded by Alderm~n
Martin to adopt Ordinance A-11-66,
annexing property located at the
northwest corner of. Wolf and Central
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AY F.S: -14 -Alderman Swanson, French,
Martin, Bonaguidi, S~abo,
Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Shilling ton, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner,
Mayor.
NAYES: -0 -None
ABSENT: - 1 -Alderman Rateilje
There being fourteen affirmative votes,
Motion Carried.
After Second Reading, it was moved by
Alderman Martin and seconded by Alder-
man French to adopt Ordinance Z-9-66,
rezoning property located at 929, 935,
and 941 Oakton Street, olmed by Wm.
Sebas t i a n to C-2, Comm ercial.
On Roll Call, t h e vote was:
AYES: -14 -Alderman Swanson, Fren ch,
Martin , Bonaguidi, Sza bo,
P r i c k ett, l~i gh t, Bolek,
Leer, S hillingt o n , Figa r d ,
.Czuba k owski, Wagn er,
Mayor.
NAY ESt -0 -None
ABS EN T: - 1 A l d e n1 an Ra teike
Th ere bein g fourteen af f irmative votes,
Mot i on Carrie d .
~P l a ce d on ~,i rs t Reading wa s Ord i nan c e
z -1 0-66 , rezon i ng property lo c ated wes t
of Mt. Prospect Road north of Illinois
To ll Highway t o M-2 upon annexation .
Placed on Firs t Reading was Ordinance
A ~l2 -66 , annexing Goede Property o
After considerable discussing the letter
rece i ved from Dr o Ferraio l o regarding
parking me te rs in front of building
at 1585 Ellinwood Street was referred
to the Streets and Tr~ffi c ~Cornnittee ,
with a suggestion from Aldern1an :Rolek
that a three wAek survey of the area
be conductArl to determine monies
received from meters in the area 0
' After discussi o n , it was moved by
Alderrian Prickett and seconded hy Alder-
r1an French to direct the City C l erk to
write a let.ter of notification to all
property mmers concerning intent of
the City to install st<levrtlks by
Ordinance Method . Motion Carried .
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Page thirteen -
Alderman Rateike's Request:
Improvement of Alley
Discussion re Policy on
Participation by Municipalities
in dost of urban improvements
with MFT funds
( Sidewalks on Howard St.
South Side
To Certify two Patrolmen
Alderman Shillington•s
Request -Marking of Lanes
Intersection -Thacker &
Mt. Prospect Rds.
Leahy Circle to yield to
Kathleen Drive
ADJOURNMENT
The letter from Alderman -Rateike re
alley running from Laurel Avenue to
Western Avenue, between Brown St. and
Washington Street, and the · improvement
thereof if dedicated was ref erred to
the Streets and Traffic Commission and
pity Engineer for study and report.
Mayor Behrel discussed with Alderman
the ~hanging of effective date extended
to October 1st for the Division of
Highways and the Policy on participation
by Mun.icipalities in the cost of urban
improvements with MFr funds.
The letters from the Des Plaines Park
District and Good Sh.epherd Lutheran
Church re their desires for NO sidewalks
on the south side o'f Howard Str·eet was
referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Figard and
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski that
Council concur in Police Committee's
reco:rame'ndation to authorize the Board·
of Police and Fire Commissioners to
certify two patrolmen to replace Officers
Wilson and Lusk wlio have resigned.
Motion Carried.
Alderman Shillington'e request that
"the· lanes be marked at the intersect'ion
o1 Thacker and Mt. Prospect Roads
was referred to the Commissioner of
Public Works. · ·
A~derman Shiliington's request that
traffic on Leahy Circle yield to traffic on Kathleen Drive was referred to the
Streets and Traffic Committee for study
~nd report.
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi and
seconded by Alderman Swanson that the
regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 0 -l~ DAY OF