Council Minutes 06/19/1967378
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, FOLD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, JUNE 199 1967.
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 8:05 P.M. The
meeting opened with a prayer by Rabbi Lawrence H. Charney of the Northwest
Subulrban Jewish Congregation followed by the pledge of allegiance to the
f lag;.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen
present: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels.
Present also were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kennicott,
Police Captain Hintz, Building Commissioner Sehuepfer, Commissioner of
Public Works Warnicke, Fire Marshall Arndt, City Engineer Fletcher,
and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded
"-- by Alderman Shillington, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1967, as published. Motion
declared Carried.
OPEN BIDS:
Fence - Pumping Station It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by
Alderman Swanson, to open bids received for
the fence at Albert L. Sengstock Pumping
Station. The following bids were received:
Anchor Post Products, Inc. $ 59500.00
Tru -Link Fence Co., Inc. 5,869.00
Chicago Fence & Equipment Co. 6,053.00
Cowger Fence Co. 79698.75
It was moved by Alderman Figard seconded by Alderman Wagner, to refer
said bids to the Water and Building and Grounds Committee, Finance
Committee, and City Engineer for study and report. Motion declared
Carried.
Truck Bid It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded
by Alderman Rateike, to reject the one bid
received for the truck and readvertise for
bids returnable July 3, 1967, specifications to be drawn by the Commissioner
of Public Works. Motion declared Carried.
Civil Defense Equipment It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded
by Alderman Shillington to hold the bid received
from Motorola for the Civil Defense Equipment and readvertise for bids
for New Civil Defense Equipment, returnable July 3, 1967 - specifications
to be drawn by Civil Defense Director. Motion declared Carried.
Section 76 CS It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by
Maple Street from Touh Alderman Wagner to open bids received for
=o Pra t MFT Section 76CS, the improvement of Maple
Street from Touhy to Pratt. Motion Carried.
The following bids were received:
A
Allied Asphalt Paving Co. $129,227.90
Arcole Midwest Corp. 1339392.70
J, A. Johnson Paving Co. 133,590.55
Mayer Paving & Asphalt 139,932.00
Rock Road Construction Co. 134,013.85
B
$1170250.00
120,661.00
122,387.40
117,519.00
121,690.30
C
$116,494.50
120,384.80
121,158.10
126,223.00
120,288.30
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to
refer said bids to the Streets and Traffic and Finance Committees and
City!Engineer for study and report. Motion declared Carried.
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REP2#TS OF CITY OFFICIALS: The Clerk submitted the following reports to
be placed on file: Comptroller's report of
Appropriation Expenditures thru May 31, 1967
Comm'ssioner of Public Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke submitted
Work - Flood Damage a written report reviewing same with Council
re Flood Damage on June 10, 1967.
Report of City Engineer City Engineer gave a progress report on the
Storm sewer program. Also that the landscaping
at the Albert L. Sengstock Pumping Station
should be completed within a few days.
Repot of City Attorney City Attorney reported that a Notice had been
filed Friday, June 16, 1967, with the Court
of the Petition for Annexation having been filed with City Council prior
to the filing of a petition to incorporate the City of Kennedy.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a meeting
had been held with the attorneys representing
owners of the "Kiwanis" property and expects to receive a proposal for
the settlement of said property --- he suggested that action be deferred
on the Annexation Ordinance placed on First Reading at the regulaf meeting
of JUrte 5th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Westminster Subdivision It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation that the Mayor and City Clerk affix
their signatures to the Plat of Westminster Subdivision located at Thacker
and Beau Drive. Motion declared Carried.
Plat of Dedication_ It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
CieMut Street Alderman Bonaguidi, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation that
the Mayor and City Cleric affix their signatures to the Plat of Dedication
of Chestnut Street. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-25-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
T116 Prairie Avenue Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to
grant the rezoning of property located at 1116 Prairie Avenue from C-1 to
C-2,,not concurring with the Zoning Board to deny re -zoning, with the
undestanding that Parking restrictions be placed on Prairie Avenue to
proh bit the encroachment of Commercial Parking in the Residential area
to tie west, and to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
zoniilg ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Wright voted "No".
Alderman Swanson reported, prior to the motion, that the Petitioner has
obtained off-street parking by obtaining an easement for access to his
property from the property owner to the north - access will be from Walter
Avenue,
ZONING CASE 67 -15 -RV It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
MineMinet & Garland Alderman Bonaguidi, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to
concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board in Case 67 -15 -RV to rezone property
located at the northeast corner of Miner and Garland Place and 765 Garland
Plac, from R-2 to R-4 and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE 67-20-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
2501Ballard Road Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to
concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 67-20-R to rezone
property located at 2501 Ballard Road from R-2 to C-2 and authorize the City
Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
Poc'� Subdivision It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
S.E Corner Oakton & River _ Alderman Bonaguidi, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to approve
Plat of Poe's Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Oakton and
Des Plaines River Road, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same upon the deposit of necessary chah or bonds have been deposited for
improvements. Motion declared Carried.
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ZONING CASE 67-11R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
297 299,301,303 S. Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Rive Road Development Committee's recommendation to
concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
Case 67-11R to rezone property located at
297,;29993010303 S. River Road from R-2 to C-2 and authorize the City Attorney
to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-19-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
1455 E. Golf Road Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Pe i. ion for Annexa ion Development Committee's recommendation to
M ergs Plumbing & grant re -zoning of property located at 1455
'9upply Co. E. Golf Road from Cook County M-1 to City
M-2 upon annexation and grant petition for
annexation authorizing the City Attorney to
draft the necessary zoning and annexation ordinances. Motion declared Carried
ZONING CASE 67-12-R Alderman Swanson, Chairman,of the Municipal
4 Rand Road Development Committee, requested that Zoning
Case 67-12R on property located at 1584 Rand
Road be referred to the Building Commissioner
for research and report to the Committee fe existing usage of Lots in-
cluded in zoning petition.
ZONING CASE 67 -26 -SU Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Municipal
990 Lee Street Development Committee, requested that Zoning
Beauty Wash, Inc. Case 67 -26 -SIT for special use of property
located at 990 Lee Street for car wash operation,
be referred to the Traffic Commission and Police Department for study of
traffic in the area, considering the future development of Oakwood Avenue
extension. He further reported that said Case will be held in Committee,
awaiting said reports as well as Tec -Search's traffic survey and recommenda-
tions re redevelopment of the area.
Committee Meeting Alderman Swanson, Chairman, set a -meeting of
C-4Fand R-5 Zoning Municipal Development Committee for 7:30,
June 21st to discuss the downtown zoning
ordinance changes to C-4 and R-5.
WESTFIELD ESTATES It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
Su divis on Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to
appr ve the plat of Westfield Estates Subdivision and authorize the Mayor
andity Clerk to execute same upon deposit of necessary bond for improve-
ment - said bond to be released on the date of confirmation of Special
Assessment for improvements in the area. Motion declared Carried.
S.A. Doreen Drive and It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by
-Westfield Lane Alderman Shillington, to instruct the Board
of Local Improvements to institute Special
Assessment proceedings for improvements on Doreen Drive and Westfield
Lane to the undedicated portion of Westfield Lane. Motion declared Carried.
Commjttee Meeting Alderman Figard, Chairman, set a meeting of
the Police Committee for Tuesday, June 27th,
at 7:15 P.M. with Police Marshall and City Clerk,
North Maine Fire
Prot etion District
Contract extension
December 31, 1967, on the
continue to show progress
can invoke the thirty -day
Advertise for Bids
Park ng Lo - 147T_
Jef rson St.
parking lot improvement of
City Engineer to draw the
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by
Alderman Shillington, to concur with Fire
Committee's recommendation to extend the contract
with North Maine Fire Protection District until
same terms on the basis that if they do not
to organize their own Fire Department the City
cancellation clause. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded
by Alderman Michaels, to concur with Building
and Grounds Committee recommendation to adver-
tise for bids returnable July 17th, for the
property located at 1471 Jefferson Street -
necessary specifications. Motion declared Carried.
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Committee Meeting Alderman Bolek, Chairman, set a meeting of the
License, Health & Inspection Committee, for
June 22nd at 7:30 P.M. with Comptroller BlietF
and Officer Robert Ladendorf.
Petition - Dead End Alderman Leer, Chairman of the Streets and
Facility - West ie d Traffic Committee, requested the City Attorney
Laney to give a written opinion City's use of
undedicated portion of Westfield Lane to serve
citizens residing on same so that said Committee may report on Petition
signed by property owners in the area to have Westfield Lane remain a
Dead End facility to the barricade.
Petition - 4 -way stop The petition and accompanying letters requesting
Fourth Avenue & Prairie a four-way stop at the intersection of Fourth
Avenue and Prairie Avenue was referred to
the Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic
Commission for study and report.
Committee Meeting Alderman Leer, Chairman, called a meeting of
Boar of Local Improvements the Streets and Traffic Committee along with
the Board of Local Impr6vements for Wednesday,
June 21st, at 7 P.M. to discuss improvement
of Orchard Place Streets by Special Assessment.
Advertise for Bids It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by
To-�uhf'& -_Maple Traffic Alderman Swanson, to advertise for bids
Lights r returnable July 17, 1967, for MFT Section
75CS for the traffic signals at Touhy Avenue
and Maple Street - City Engineer to draw the
necessary specifications. Motion declared
Carried.
Improvement of Oakwood It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by
Av_ enUe - Adv. for Bids Alderman Rateike, to advertise for bids for
the improvement of Oakwood Avenue extension
from Graceland Avenue to Lee Street, returnable
July 17, 1967 - City Engineer to draw the
necessary specifications. Motion declared
Carried.
Awar Bid - Watermain It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by
Mt. 'rospect Rd_. Alderman Bolek, to concur with Water and
Finance Committee's recommendation to award
the bid for the Watermain on Mt. Prospect Road to the low bidder, Joe
B. Dlivito Co. in the amount of $13,096.00 and the checks and or bonds of
the 'unsuccessful bidders be returned. On Roll Call the vote was:
AYES: 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Yright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, 31inde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSRHT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes,
Motion dedlared carried.
Council recessed from 10:45 to 10:50 to review bids for Fence.
Award Bid - Fence It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by
Alderman Michaels, to concur with Water,
Building and Grounds, and Finance Committees'
recommendation to award the bid for the
fence at the Albert L. Sengstock Pumping Station
to the low bidder Anchor Post Products Co.
in the amount of 65,500. On Roll Call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitx, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes MWPIfed.
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Awarg Bid - Sectiop8 It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by
Stor Sewer Program Alderman Hinde, to concur with Sewer and Finance
Committees' recommendation to award the bid
for Section #8 of the Storm Sewer program to
the low bidder, M & M Sewer and Grading Company
in the amount of $139,145.30, and the checks
or bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be
returned. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT; 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes,
Motion declared Carried.
Purclase 50 Parking It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by
Meters Alderman Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots
Committee's recommendation to purchase fifty
parking meters from the Duncan Parking Meter
Corporation at an estimated cost of $2,525.001;"
On Roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Ste, Lege;, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: I - Alderman Bolek
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being fifteen affirmative votes,
Motion declared Carried.
Committee Meeting Alderman Wright, Chairman, called a meeting
of the Parking Lots Committee, along with
Comptroller Blietz for June 27th at 7 P.M.
BILIS PAYABLE: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by
Alderman Czubakowski, to adopt the following
resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total,
#180,617.20. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes,
Motion declared Carried.
ORDINANCE T-7-67 After second reading, it was moved by Alderman
3 -way stops - Cumberland Shillington, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to
Pwy.� and Columbia adopt Ordinance T-7-67 providing for 3 way
stops at the intersection of Cumberland Park-
way and Columbia Avenue. On Roll Call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes,
Motion declared Carried.
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ORDINANCE M-19-67
It was moved by Alderman Tigard, seconded by Alderman
Increasing C rasa A
A.
Shillington, to adopt Ordinance M-19-67 increasing
iquor Licenses
Class A Liquor Licenses by one to provide a license
Kell s
for Kellys in the newly annexed area on Rand Road.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
R-2 to C-2.
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
ORD
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hindg,
Placed on First Reading was
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Bonaguidi,
249
Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
rezoning property located at
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
R-2 to C-2.
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried.
ORDINANCE Z-11-67
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-11-67, re -
1925 E. Oak- o� n Sf.
zoning property located at 1925 E. Oakton Street from
C-2 to R-4.
ORDI
ANCE Z-12-67
Placed on First Reading was
Ordinance Z-12-67,
160
-28 Rand Rd.
rezoning property located at
1602-28 Rand Road from
R-2 to C-2.
ORD
*MCE:':Z-13-67
Placed on First Reading was
Ordinance Z-13-67
249
. River Rd,
rezoning property located at
249 S. River Road from
R-2 to C-2.
ORD ANCE Z-14-67 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-14-67
205 Res Plaines Ave. rezoning property located at 205 Des Plaines Avenue
from R-2 to C-2.
ORDI+TANCE T-8-67 It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alder -
No Parkin 8 am t5-- man Hinde, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-8-67
711 a.m. Ashland providing for no parking between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Oa cod, & Cora except Saturdays and Sundays along Ashland Avenue,
Oakwood Avenue and Cora Street. Motion declared
Carried. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded
by ;Aderman Bonaguidi, to adopt Ordinance T-8-67.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES`: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Bonaguidi,
Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried.
ZONING CASE 67-28-R It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
2454 Dempster St. Shillington, that Council concur with Zoning Board's
recommendation to rezone property located at 2404
Dempster Street, from R-4 to C-2, Case 67-28-R,
and authorize and direct the City Attorney to draft
the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE 67--27-R The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Boardof Appeals
23901Ballard Rd. re Case 67-27-R on property located at 2390 Ballard
Road was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report.
Petition Golf
Road M—f edian Strip
Mass Transportation
STudZ
The Clerk submitted copy of petition filed protesting
against the Median Strip to be constructed on the
Golf Road Improvement. No Action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to approve the expenditure of $200 to defray
the estimated cost of a Mass Transportation for the
northwest suburban area study to be made by the
Northwest Suburban Transportation Committee of the
Northwest Municipal Conference, On Roll Call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Bonaguidi,
Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: - 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried
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MFT �uppl. Resolution It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by
Section 59CS Alderman Figard, to adopt the two MFT Supplemental
Mine St. Improvement Resolutions in the amounts of $16,894.91 and
$18,962.31 for Section 59CS - the improvement
of Miner Street from Graceland Avenue to Des
Plaines River Road. On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Bona-
guidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried
Lett r re incorporation The letter from Mayor Blase of Niles requesting
of City of Kennedy City of Des Plaines to support the incorporation
of the City of Kennedy in the East Maine area
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Appo'nt 6th Ward It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by
Alda man Alderman Figard, to concur in Mayor Behrel's
Howa d W. Thomas, Jr. appointment of Howard W. Thomas, Jr. to fill the
unexpired term of Alderman Charles French in the
Sixth Ward - term expiring April 30, 1969.
On Roll Call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett,
Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion Carried
No Parking - Kathleen Alderman Shillington's request for No Parking on
+- CavRn to Kathleen Drive from Cavan Lane to Elmhurst Road
Elmhurst was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee
for study and report.
No P rkin - Fullers. Alderman Shillington's request for No Parking on
ETmh rst to D6au Dr. one side of Millers Road from Beau Drive to
Elmhurst Road was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee f or study and report.
TraUic Lights Alderman Shillington's request for Traffic Signals
Rarshall & Dempster at the intersection of Marshall Drive and Dempster
Street was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Strut Dedication The Plats of Dedication of Elmhurst Road, south of
ETmh rst Rd. south of Dempster, were referred to the Municipal Development
Dem ter Committee for study and report.
Alle4 Vacation - The request for the City to vacate an alley south
1864`I11inois St. of property located at 1864 Illinois Street was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
Lot Division The request of Gem Construction Company to divide
Gree view Ave. & lots located east of 1057 Greenview Avenue and
340§, Mt. Prospect Ave.at 340 S. Mt. Prospect Road was referred to the
Plan Commission for study and report.
ADJOMNMENT It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alder-
man Michaels that the regular meeting of the City
Council d,*ourn. Motion Carrie
Bertha Elean r Rohrbach, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS -� — DAY
OF , 1967, A. D. *"YOR