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06211948RESOLUTION TO MAKE PRAIRIE AVENUE ARTERIAL STREET, CONT'D. BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the clerk is hereby directed to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, through its District Office at Chicago , Illinois. I, Otto W. J. Henrich , City Clerk in and for the City of Des Plaines here- 1ir certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Council at a meeting on. June 7 , 19. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set My hand and seal this 9th ,day of June , A. D. 19.AL. Otto W. J. Henrich (SEAL) Citi ,Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded_by Wolf, to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES., The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes of May 17, 1948." The motion was voted upon by acclimation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Johnson informed the Council that the businessmen would like to have the City take over the two parking lots on Center Street. The Mayor re- ferred the item to the -Public Protection Committee. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. OTTO . J. HENRI& C'TY CLERK ./ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINESS, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1948, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL ,TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, McKay, Harm, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Pflughaupt inquired of Engineer, E. N. Fletcher, if he had a report on the Storm Sewer. Mr. Fletcher said that he was working on data in regard to this subject. He also stated that he would complete and give a report on the Storm Sewer by August 15th. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Public Protection. Alderman Johnson reported that the matter of individual parking space for doctors had been considered many times -before, and that the committee recommended that no change be made. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to concur in the report. The motion was - voted upon by acclamation, although Alderman Wolf of the committee voted "non MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Alderman McKay reported the following on the annexation of Westfield Gardens: Your Committee on Municipal Development has investigated and given con- sideration to the responsibilities which will accrue to the City upon annexation of this subdivision, also the advantjges. We were particularly concerned on the matter of water supply, and upon our request Messrs. W. L. Plew and Company have submitted a letter agreeing to purchase at least one-third of the special assess- ment bonds to be issued to defray cost of water main construction in the subdivi- sion proposed to be annexed. Letter attached hereto. In view of this co-operation and all the circumstances, favorable and otherwise, we are inclined to view the petition to annex as reasonable and recommend that the Council take favorable action on the ordinance,with the understanding that our City Attorney approves the wording ; thereof as it is presented for Council action. -- S. E. McKay, Chairman E. G. Hansen E. W. Johnson MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE'S REPORT, CONT'D. June 21, 1948 Mr. Walter G. Pflughaupt, Mayor and Members of the City Council Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: We understand that the majority of the property owners owning property in Westfield Gardens Subdivision have petitioned your Honorable body to annex said territory to the City of Des Plaines, and we understand that the Municipal Develop- ment Committee is about to recommend to the Council that the annexation ordinance be adopted. We also understand that owners of the property in said Subdivision are anxious to obtain water serviee'and are desirous that special assessment proceed- ings be instituted after said territory is annexed in order to install the neces- sary water mains, and that the special assessment bonds to be issued are to be paid serially. This letter is to inform you that we guaranty to purchase at least one-third of the special assessment bonds that must be issued to defray the cost of constructing the water mains in said Subdivision. , This offer shall be binding upon us for a period of six months after annexation has been legally completed. If bonds are not offered to us within this period of time, this offer is then to become void. WLP/bp Respectfully submitted, W. L. PLEW & COMPANY, Not.Ine. By W. L. Plow, Partner The motion was then made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Johnson, to concur in the report. On the question put by the Mayor, Alderman Vavrinek said he thought the streets should have curbing and be black -topped. City Attorney, Frank M. Opeka, informed the Council that the plat had been previously approved by the Council, and that the City could not insist on the paving of streets. The Mayor (not being able to determine by voice vote) instructed the Clerk to call the roll. Thus, the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Vavrinek, Wolf, and Kehe. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE * WESTFIELD GARDENS. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION OF SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS WESTFIELD GARDENS. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance filed for second reading. WATER COMMITTEE. Alderman Halverson reported the following on the bids for the water main: Your committee on water has investigated the above and has found: that Joseph B. DiVito is the lowest bidder on said water main, and due to the length of time, required to purchase cast iron pipe, which is from nine to ten months We, your committee on water, therefore recommend: that the contract be awarded to Joseph B. DiVito, and that Transite pipe be used instead of cast iron. H. J. Halverson H. J. Kehe L. J. Vavrinek R. G. Wolf The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Kehe, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Kehe, to return the bond and check of the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was.voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 1 1 i 9'' PASS 12 .0 TAx LEVY ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the follow- ing ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1948, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1948. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Halverson, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson,.Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. Absent: Aldermen Baines. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the proposed ordinance passed. RECOMMENDATION OF ZONING BOARD ON DES PLAINES CENTER AND OTHER LOTS. The Clerk read the following recommendations The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Sirs: June 21, 1948 - Pursuant to law, your Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission, held a public meeting March 22, 1948, in regard to the following described property: The following lots in Des Plaines Center, a subdi- vision in Section 17, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian. The following lots are involved: Also the following described property: Heart of Des Plaines in Southeast # of Section 17, Township 41, Range 12, East of Third Principal Meridian, the following property: Lots 1 to 6 inclusive in block No. 1, except lot No. 5 which was previously rezoned to area B. Lot No. 7, except that part now used as Alles Street. Lot No. 8, block No. 1, except that part now used as Alles Street. Lot 9 in block No. 1. Also all lots in block No. 1, on the north side of Perry Street east of Lot No. 9 to Lee Street, except that part of Lot No. 9 on the northwest corner pre- viously zoned as commercial. Lots 44 to 68 inclusive in block No. 8 " 1 to 6 " in " " 7 " 1 to 18 0 in " " 6 " i to 4 8 in " " 5 " 1 to 24 " in " " 4 " 32 to 52 " in " " 3 " 7to13 " in " " 2 " 1 to 4 " in " " 11 " i to 6 " in " " 10 Matteson's Addition to Des Plaines, being a subdivision of ten acres in the east i• of Section 17, Township 41, Range 12, of the Third Principal Meridian, the following described property: Lots 30 to 58 inclusive in block No. 1 " 1 to 29 " in 0 " 2 " 30 to 47 " in " " 2 Also the vacated alley in block No. 2 and vacated alley in block No. 1. Further, part of lot 30, 4 -foot wide strip as shown on map south of lot 29, block No. 2, and continuing thru to Graceland Avenue. Also 4 foot strip, part of lot 30, approximately 54 feet long, extending from Alles Street east. ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION, CONT'D. County Clerk's Division, of all unsubdivided land in north part of Section 17, Township 41, North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, part of lot 2, Southeast corner of Graceland Avenue and Harding Avenue. Also Lot No. 9, County Clerk's Division, east side of Graceland Avenue. The request for rezoning was from Class A residential to Multiple family area District B. Your Zoning Board wishes to apologize for not getting this recommenda- tion in sooner, but at the time this meeting was held,there were just a few mem- bers present and it has taken considerable time to review the situation and get the proper parties together. After careful consideration of the evidence submitted at this meeting, and considering the neighborhood which is primarily multiple family dwellings at -the present time, and feeling that the change in classification will not affect the neighborhood from its present environment, we recommend to you that an ordi- nance be passed changing the classification of the above described property from family area district A to multiple family area district B. Respectfully, Zoning Board of Appeals City of Des Plaines G. Alvah H. James Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Halverson, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: Al ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance filed for second reading. CITY ATTORNEY OPEKA'S LETTER OF MIDDLE.STATES TELEPHONE COMPANY INCREASE OF RATES. The Clerk read the following letter: June 21, 1948 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I wish to advise that under date of June 8, 1948, the Illinois Commerce Commission issued and entered an order permitting the Middle States Telephone Com- pany to file its tariff with rates increased as per application on file, with the exception of the four party lines and PBX extension, which were reduced. Vender said order the toll charges between Des Plaines and Park Ridge are eliminated as are also charges for cradle phone rentals and discounts heretofore allowed. The order is to become effective immediately upon the filing of the tariff and I presume the new rates are now in effect. The order further provides that the Telephone Company is authorized by the Commission to enter immediately upon the Four Million Dollar expansion program which includes the conversion to the dial system. As previo#sly reported to you, unless the management of the Telephone Company exhibits within 30 days signed contracts for the construction of their new building and a signed order for the manufacture of automatic dial equipment, showing date of completion and delivery of equipment, than the City has a right to file a petition for a re -hearing, which will then re -open the entire matter. The increases per month on residence phones varies from seventy-five cents to one dollar. The increase on office or business phones is increased from $1.75 to $2.00, depending on the type of 'service. In the four party lines, the increase asked for was $1.00 but the commission allowed only ninety cents. The Commission reserved the right under said order to follow thru on the construction angle so that the conversion to dial phones may be completed in the year 1950, which is an advancement from 1951 as originally requested. The order contains numerous. findings of fact, among which appears the statement that the Attorneys for the City of Des Plaines and Park Ridge participated in the hearing and co-operated with the Commission in this regard. Very truly yours, FMO'AGH Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney 1 INCREASE OF TELEPHONE RATES, CONT'D. The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. • CHI_ AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY ASKED TO RECONSIDER VOTE ON REZONING ORDINANCE. The Clerk read the following letter: June 18, 1948 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: attention has been called to the letter which Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines, addressed to Mr. Howard S. Larimer, Land Commissioner of Chicago and North Western Railway Company, under date of June 10th, concerning the action taken by the City Council on June 7th with reference to the Railway Company's petition for rezoning of its property in the vicinity of Thacker Street and Wolf Road in Des Plaines. Attached is a blue print (Scale 1" equals 100') of the property included in the company's application for rezoning. On this blue print you will find in- dicated in black ink the length in feet of each side•of the company's property. The frontage of this property, which is obtained by adding together all sides, is 4,392 feet. Twenty per cent of this frontage is 878 feet. The protest executed by certain property owners on June 4, 1948, which was presented to the City Council, in order to have required a two-thirds vote of the Council to pass the ordinance to rezone should have been executed by not less than twenty per cent of all abutting property owners. According to our computation the protestants' ownership fell short of the necessary twenty per cent. That being true, the protest was ineffective for the purpose of requiring a two-thirds vote. We respectfully request you to reconsider the action taken at the meeting on June 7th and to take a new vote on the application of the Railway Company for the desired rezoning of the property. LH:LS Cc - Mr. Frank Opeka Corporation Counsel City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Very truly yours, Lowell Hastings General Solicitor The Mayer instructed the Clerk to give a copy of this letter to the City,Attorney, Frank M. Opeka and City Engineer, E. N. Fletcher and Attorney, H. W. Clement. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL- LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 19742 City Clerk's Petty Cashe 26.67-&19743 19744 H. A. Becker 78.50 * 19745 19746 Petterson Safety Service 11.75 * 19747 19748 Nat'l. Fire Protection 4.00 * 19749 19750 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 144.93 * 19751 19752 Hacker's 18.20 * 19753 19754 The D. P. Publishing Co. 20.50 * 19755 19756 Frank A. Bremer & Son 3.57 * 19757 19758 H - H Electric 300.00 * 19759 19760 Merchants Chemical Co. 181.56 * 19761 19762 Kaufman's Electric Shop 1.25 * 19763 19764 Kaufman's Electric Shop 1.79 * 19765 19766 Am. Sanitary Sewer Serv. 240.00 * 19767 19768 Corey Bros. Excavating 361.00 * 19769 19770 Water Dept. -Petty Cash 46.00 * 19771 19772 Maine Automotive Prdls. - 41.96 * 19773 19774 Petterson Safety Serv. 6.00 * 19775 19776 Johnson's 1.83 * 19777 19778 Vesely's D. P. Drug Store 4.55 * 19779 19780 Frank A. Bremer & Son 1.30 * 19781 19782 Blewitt - Florist 10.20 * 19783 19784 Firemen Pension 446.42 * 112-M Henry Valve Company Sears, Roebuck & Co. Atlas Printing Co. Arthur Rieck Ray's Mower Service Duncan Meter Corp. U. S. Postmaster Of D.P. John F. Garlisch U. S. Postmaster Of D.P. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Petterson Safety Service Worthington -Garcon Meter Sears, Roebuck & Co. Addressograph Sales Chas. A. Hod.lmair Auto Parts of D. P. Kinnear Manufacturing Co. B. F. Kinder's Sons Am.-LaFrance-Foamite Hartless-Austin Police Pension E. N. Fletcher (MFT) $ 570.46 9.68 4.11 30.00 10.00 557.51 15.03 7.19 15.03 48.20 24.75 1,450.00 34.07 37.41 135.00 11.80 7.68 20.39 65.69 3.90 645.11 524.78 9 CASH TRANSFER WARRANT No. 1. General Corporate Free Cash Library Free Cash To refund to General Corporate Fund the portion of Janitor's Salary chargeable to Public Library Fund, but which was advanced by the General Corporate Fund during the months of May & June, 1948. 110.00 No. 2. 1935 Water Revenue Bonds Free Cash 1,092.50 1947, " " " " " 1,302.50 Water Depreciation Cash 160.00 No. 3. Water Free Cash 110.00 2,555.00 To transfer from the Water Free Cash the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordinances for the months of May and June, 1948. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Vavrinek, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon 4 o -declared the motion carried, and the proposed resolution adopted. letter: * Alderman Baines arrived at the meeting at this time * LETTER OF CLARKE OUTDOOR SPRAYING COMPANY. The Clerk read the following June 18, 1948 Mrs. Walton 886 Second Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mrs. Walton: Answering your request for information concerning mosquito and flycontrol, I submit a bid of $580 for fogging the City of Des Plaines, (approximately 3+ sq. miles) with a 10% DDT oil solution. This work will be done at night under proper weather conditions to insure the best results -- a dense fog which will move into foliage throughout the city. The fog machine will be operated along every north and south or east and west street, depending upon wind direction, traveling at the rate of 5 miles per hour. We shall expect full co-operation from the Police Department in the matter of traffic control, immediately after the fog is liberated, as sometimes persons follow the fog machine as one would follow a fire engine, resulting in traffic congestion. The fog clears within several minutes, insofar as visual discernment is concerned, but countless particles of ten to twenty microns in diameter continue to float and come in contact with insects for several hours thereafter, although they are not visible to the eye. Our experience has been that an application such as described kills approximately 806 of the flies and mosquitoes present at the time of spraying; and inasmuch as mosquito production is at a very low ebb at this time, very satisfactory results may be obtained. ' I might add that mosquito annoyance is now on the decline and annoy- ance such as has prevailed for the past three weeks will not occur until twenty days after a long wet spell, such as 6 inches of rainfall within a period of one week. Then, of course, a new brood of mosquitoes will invade the city, and another fog treatment is indicated. es Respectfully, John Lyell Clarke, Jr. The Mayor stated that no provision was made in the appropriation ordi- nance regarding this item, therefore the City Council could not provide any money for the spraying. He thought that perhaps if enough people were interested, funds could be provided from outside sources. LETTER FROM DES PLAINES SAFETY COUNCIL. `The Clerk read the following letter:' LETTER FROM SAFETY COUNCIL, CONT'D. June 12, 1948 Des,Plaines City Council Mr. Otto Henrich, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: At our June 1st meeting the following subjects were brought up and dis- cussed and it was recommended that they be referred to the City Council for action. 1 - There have been a number of scooter bikes appear- ing on the streets, and were informed that they are not conforming to the laws, as to the oper- ation of the vehicle, also whether they have the necessary license plates and driver's license. Will you please refer this matter to the proper department for enforcement. 2 - Have Police Department check speeding at Cumber- land Station. 3 - Would like for you to arrange and enforce a speed limit of 18 miles per'hour on the following streets - Center, White, Thacker, Algonquin, Lee and River Road at North School. 4 - Arrange for the signs marked PSLOW SCHOOL" to be - repainted on the streets at the various schools, prior to their opening in the fall. A reply will be appreciated. Very truly yours, Erna Pfeifer Secretary #328 Oxford Road Des Plaines, Illinois The Mayor asked the Clerk to acknowledge the letter and refer it to the Public Protection Committee. REZONING APPLICATION * PREMIER ROSE GARDENS. The Clerk read the following rezoning application: APPLICATION FOR REZONING OR ZONING VARIATION June 12. 1948 City Clerk Date Des Plaines, Illinois Application is hereby made for a change in zoning classification or zoning variation of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by: The Premier Rose Gardens. Consolidated Touhy Avenue and Mannheim Street and Number and described as follows: 3.027 ACRES OF E 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of SECTION 29, T. 41 N. R. 12 E. of the 3rd P.M. in Cook County, Illinois Except the W. 6 ft. thereof, and except the 66 ft. conveyed to the Chicago & Wisconsin Railway and except Highway Change from Single Residence Classification Commercial Classification Application fee of $25.00 and $10.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Jos. E. Wiltgen Signature of Applicant Des Plaines, Illinois Address REZONING APPLICATION, CONT'D. The Mayor referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for hearing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of June 7, 1948. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Wolf, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. (��� 4 • OT J W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE RUGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TUESDAY, JULY 6. 1948. AT 8:00 P.M. CALL 12ORDER. Ih.the absence of the Mayor, G. Walter Pflughaupt, the meeting was called to order by Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk, with Alderman Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Mayor Pflughaupt's absence was due to his vacation. Aldermen Wolf and Johnson were absent. ELECT I. KEHE MAYOR PRO TOL The motion was made by Aldermen Vavrinek and seconded by Halverson to elect Alderman Henry Kehe Mayor Pro Tem. City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich, put the question and called the roll with the following results lyes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The City Clerk declared the motion carried and Alderman Kehe took the Chair. Official Reports: The City Clerk submitted the reports of inspection of A. Rieck, F. Scharringhausen, City Treasurer H. J. Ahbe, and City Clerk Otto W. J. Henrich for the month of June. City Clerk reported attending Illinois Public Employees Pension Laws Commission,.City Engineer Fletoher reported the sidewalk was being constructed at the Zoo Railroad on Algonquin St. west of the railroad. DIVISION OF HIGHWAY LETTER ON GUARD RAIL AT WELLER CREEK. The clerk read the following letter: June 22,1948 City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: In your letter of June 12, 1948 you enclosed a letter from the Des Plaines Safety Council relative to providing a handrail on the culvert on the east side of Wolf Road at Weller Creek. Please be advised that we have deemed it advisable not to install a pipe handrail as suggested, but a wooden type guard fence, three feet in from the head- wall, which will provide all the protection necessary. Very truly yours, C. H. Apple District Engineer Alderman McKay did not believe this to be proper protection so Mayor Pro Tem Kehe referred the letter to the Streets Co*id ttee and City Engineer. ILLINOIS POST-WAR PLANNING COMMISSIOj LETTER. The City Clerk read the following letter: June 30, 1948 Honorable 11. J. Henrich City Clerk, City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois 40 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION OF SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS WESTFIELD GARDENS. 45 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL. $(0 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ALLEY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.