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0606194922 APPROVAL OF MINUTES, CONT'D. approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1949, as corrected. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by McKay, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried,.and the meeting regularly adjourned. 1-t& ClatJtje OTTO W. . HENRICH CI CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY. JUNE 6, 1949, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called fib order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. Alderman Behrel was absent the entire meeting. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the reports of Building Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen and City Clerk, Otto Henrich's report,for the month of May. The Clerk also read the following report of City Attorney Howard: May 24, 1949 City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I attended the Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on Tuesday, May 24, of the application by the Higgins Water Company for a permit to supply water to an additional unit of land. The additional unit consisted of approximately fifty lots located North of Devon Avenue and South of Higgins Road and triangular in shape since the property is just West of the intersection of these two high- ways. The Higgins Tater Company now has a permit to serve 396 lots in this area. They also now have in existence a deep well located on the Southeast corner of the intersection of Rose Avenue and Stillwell Drive. Testimony was introduced that this well and present pumping facilities will be sufficient to service the proposed new unit so that there will be no need at the present time for the digging of a new well. This area is probably sufficiently removed from the City of Des Plaines and from the present wells that there is little danger of interference with the water supply of the City of Des Plaines. It is my opinion that there is no need for further attendance of any future Illinois Commerce Commission hearings on this matter since the position of the City of Des Plaines has been placed of record and there is no intention of digging additional wells. sr Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Yours very truly, Marshall S. Howard City Attorney June 3, 1949 Gentlemen: This is to advise you that pursuant to your direction at the Council meeting of May 16, 1949, I have filed with the Creditors' Committee of Smith and Hill, Inc. the extension of debt agreement heretofore executed by the city. Yours very truly, MSH:AR Marshall S. Howard City Attorney 770 MARSHALL HOWARD'S REPORT, CONT'D. June 3, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I am pleased to report to you that on May 27, 1949 Judge Fisher of the Circuit Court dismissed the suit of Oscar C. Unbach filed against the City of Des Plaines for the purpose of stopping work on Des Plaines Veterans Homes, Inc. Respectfully submitted, MSH:AR Marshall S. Howard City Attorney June 3, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I have examined the letter turned over to me at the last Council meet- ing from one M. Campbell of 322 Columbia Avenue, complaining of a dog kennel next door to his home in a residential section. It is my opinion that the operation of a dog kennel for profit constitutes a business and is a violation of residential zoning. However, if the dog kennel existed in this same location since prior to the zoning ordinance, it would be entitled to continue oneration as far as the zoning laws were concerned under the classification of a "Non Conforming Use". If, however, the dogs maintained by the kennelconstitute a nuisance in that the same are noisy, unsanitary or dangerous, the use might be abated by court action, even if the zoning were legal. I enclose an extra copy of this letter and suggest that it be sent to "fir. Campbell with instructions to get in touch with me and furnish me with additional facts on the question of the Non Conforming Use and on the possi- bility of the kennel's constituting a nuisance. Respectfully submitted, MSH:AR Marshall S. Howard City Attorney Alderman Halverson asked the Mayor to refer the $275,000 Sewer Ordi- nance to the Special Sewer Relief Committee, and that the Clerk would see that the Committee receives a copy of the ordinance. STREET COMMITTEE. Alderman Hansen reported that the property at Mannheim and River Roads had been leased. The Chamber of Commerce had re- quested to install a sign on this same property, however, it will now be neces- sary for them to find a new location. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Chamber of Commerce on this matter. Alderman Hansen reported to the Council that some of the meters on Graceland Avenue would be hooded, except Friday and Saturday. Alderman Hansen stated that the City Attorney should amend the Parking Ordinance, the south side of Prairie Avenue from Lee Street to the alley west of Lee Street, and meters be installed at that place. ;Meters are to be taken from the north side of Ellinwood, east of Pearson Street. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Wolf, to refer the report back to the Street Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Hansen also reported the following on Inspector Scharringhausen's letter regarding the change of house numbers: Your Committee recommends that the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary changes and to notify the taxing bodies and election commissioners of such action. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Baines, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE. Alderman Morava, Chairman of the Building; and Lands Committee, made the following report on the condition of the pumphouse land and removal of unnecessary equipment to the water softening plant: Your Committee has investigated the above and has found: That the above condition at the Pump douse on River Road has been corrected and the unnecessary equipment has been moved and the land surrounding the Pump House has been covered with white crushed stone. I;IOI'AVA' S REPORT, CONT' D . Your committee on Public Buildings and Land recommends that this pump house not be destroyed until a suitable City garage and maintenance building be constructed to house the ever growing city equipment. ?alter Morava H. J. Halverson 27/ The motion was made by Alderman r: 272 ments: 3AWT.ORNE LANE CIVIC ASSOCIATION. The Clerk read the following agree- AGREEM EN T This AGREEMENT Made and Entered into by and between the CITY OF DES PLAINES, a Municipal corporation, party of the first part and the HAWTHORNE LANE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, an Illinois corporation, Not for Profit, party of the second part; W1 TNESSETH: WHEREAS, the party of the second part finds it necessary to procure a water supply to service the homes of its members and the homes of others in the Hawthorne Lane Area in Maine Township and is desirous of procuring such a supply from the City of Des Plaines in accordance with its ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is willing to supply said party of the second part with water service in accordance with its ordinances; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: 1. The City of Des Plaines hereby agrees to furnish water service to the party of the second part insofar as it will not jeopard- ize the citizens of the City of Des Plaines during any e- mergency that may arise as hereinafter set forth. 2. The City of Des Plaines will not be required to furnish water service (a) when water is not available because of any break- down of its pumping system; (b) when the Fire Marshal decrees that all the available water is necessary during any serious fire and (c) when an emergency for the protection of public safety and welfare is determined by resolution of the City Council. 3. The party of the second part agrees to: (a) Pay the cost of construction and installation of the water main from the nearest main to the respective properties of the members of the second party and agrees to pay all permit fees. (b) Pay for all engineering and inspection fees for such installation which is to be made in accordance with the plans and specifications of the -Cie -City and under direct supervision of the City Engineer. (c) Pay for such water service measured through indi- vidual meters to be installed in the homes of each and every user hereunder, the sum of 66 cents per hundred cubic feet of water, which said amounts shall be payable quarterly and in addition there- to shall be entitled to a graduated rate in accordance with the ordinance of the City of Des Plaines when water in excess of amounts set forth in the ordinance is used. Minimum charge for a quarter shall be $3.00. (d) To purchase a water meter from the City of Des Plaines so that there may be uniformity in reading and usage. 4. It is further mutually agreed that the party of the second part agrees to procure all necessary easements for lands over which this pipe extension is to be made and to cause such easement to be made to the City as well as to the said second party. 5. It is mutually agreed that no other person shall connect on said water main extension except upon the joint consent of the parties '_Hereto; it being understood that the within mentioned main shall be the property of the party of the second part. 6. The party of the second part hereby agrees to hold harmless the City of Des Plaines for turning off the water supply when occasioned by an emergency within the City which would jeopardize its residents as hereinabove set forth. 7. The party of the first part hereby agrees to maintain said mains during the period of time that it furnishes water service to the party of the second part. X73 AGREEMENT, C ONT' D . 8. The covenants and agreements herein contained shall inure to and extend to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNES: '':THEREOF, the CITY OF DES PLAINES has caused these Presents to be signed by its Mayor and attested to by its Clerk, who affixes hereto the official seal; and the second party has caused these Presents to be signed by its President and attested to by its Secretary, who affixes hereto the official seal, all on this day of May, A. D. 1949. CITY OF DES PLAINES, a Municipal corporation, BY Mayor ATTEST: Party of the first part City Clerk ATTEST: Lester Ericksen Secretary This Agreement executed in duplicate. AGREEMENT HAWTHORNE LANE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, an Illinois corporation, By Charles S. Waip President Party of the Second part This AGREEMENT Made and Entered into by and between the CITY OF DES PLAINES, a Municipal corporation, party of the first part and THE RIVER RAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, an Illinois corporation, Not for Profit, party of the second part; W ITNESSETH WHEREAS, The party of the second part finds it necessary to procure a water supply to service the homes of its members and the homes of others in the River Rand Subdivision in Maine Township and is desirous of procuring such a supply from the City of Des Plaines in accordance with its ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is willing to supply said party of the second part with water service in accordance with its ordinances; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: 1. The City of Des Plaines hereby agrees to furnish water service to the party of the second part insofar as it will not jeopard- ize the citizens of the City of Des Plaines during any e- mergency that may arise as hereinafter set forth. 2. The City of Des Plaines will not be required to furnish water service (a) when water is not available because of any break- down of its pumping system; (b) when the Fire Marshal decrees that all the available water is necessary during any serious fire and (c) when an emergency for the protection of public safety and welfare is determined by resolution of the City Council. 3. The party of the second part agrees to: (a) Pay the cost of construction and installation of the water main from the nearest main to the respective properties of the members of the second party and agrees to pay all permit fees. (b) Pay for all engineering and inspection fees for such installation which is to be made in accordance with the plans and specifications of the City and under direct supervision of the City Engineer. (c) Pay for such water service measured through indi- vidual meters to be installed in the homes of each and every user hereunder, the sum of 66 cents per hundred cubic feet of water, which said amounts 27'! AGREEIIEIT, CONT' D . shall be payable quarterly and in addition thereto shall be entitled to a graduated rate in accordance with the ordinance of the City of Des Plaines when water in excess of amounts set forth in the ordi- nance is used. Minimum charge for a quarter shall be $3.00. (d) To purchase a water meter from the City of Des Plaines so that there may be uniformity in reading and usage. 4. It is further mutually agreed that the party of the second part agrees to procure all necessary easements for lands over which this pipe extension is to be made and to cause such easement to be made to the City as well as to the said second party. 5. It is mutually agreed that no other person shall connect on said water main extension except upon the joint consent of the parties hereto; it being understood that the within mentioned main shall be the property of the party of the second part. 6. The party of the second part hereby agrees to hold harmless the City of Des Plaines for turning off the water supply when occasioned by an emergency within the City which would jeopardize its residents as hereinabove set forth. 7. The party of the first part hereby agrees to maintain said mains during the period of time that it furnishes water service to the party of the second part. 8. The covenants and agreements herein contained shall inure to and extend to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEEEOF, the CITY OF DES PLAINES has caused these Presents to be signed by its Mayor and attested to by its Clerk, who affixes hereto the official seal; and the second party has caused these Presents to be signed by its President and attested to by its Secretary, who affixes hereto the official seal, all on this day of , A. D. 1949. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk Burton E. Hillstrom Secretary This Agreement executed in duplicate. CITY OF DES PLAINES, a Municipal corporation, y Mayor Party of the first part THE RIVER RAND IMPROVEIv .'PIT ASSOCIATIOPT, an Illinois corporation By Ernest Koeppen President Party of the Second_ part Mayor Kenneth Meyer asked Alderman Vavrinek to take the chair while he vacated same to debate the question. The Mayor voiced his opinion with reasons opposing the City furnishing water to residents outside the City. The Mayor asked the Council to vote "no" on authorizing the execution of the agree- ments. Mayor Meyer stated that he would use his power of veto if necessary. Alderman Halverson said that he thought that at the time the motion was made for the City Attorney to draw up the agreements, that the motion had included the authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and execute tiie agree- ments. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Hansen, to 276 AGREEMENT, CONT' D . refer the agreementti btck to the 7Jater Committee so that the minutes can be checked as to the wording of the motion in question. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF 1949 TAX LEVY OItDINANCE. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINATICE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMTENCING JANUARY 1, 1949, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1949. PASS QUIT CLAIM DEED ORDINANCE, LOT 42, BLOCK 2, BAKER'S ADDITION. The Clerk read the following letter: June 2nd, 1949. Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: The City of Des Plaines as Successor to the Village of Riverview is the owner of tax title recorded as Document No. 5591796 on August 17, 1916, effecting Lot 40 in Block 2 in Baker's Addition to Riverview, a subdivision in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast (!uarter of Sec- tion 29, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. The lot in question has a frontage of 25 feet on which no taxes have been paid since 1916 and against which there are many special assessments. My clients Joseph and Frances Barber are desirous of clearing up title to this property and therefore offer you the sum of $25.00 for a quit claim deed. An Ordinance and deed aro enclosed for your consideration. Very truly yours, FMO*AGH Frank M. Opeka P. S. The above is also subject to another tax deed issued to Jacob Glos on August 9, 1900 as doc. No. 2995715. The Clerk then read for first reading the following proposed ordi- nance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Halverson, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Hansen, to pass the proposed ordi- nance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, "golf, Baines, LcKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. PASS QUIT CLAIM DEED ORDINANCE, LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK 2, BAKER'S ADDITION. The Clerk read the following letter: June 3, 1949. Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, I11. Gentlemen: The City of Des Plaines as successor to the Village of Riverview holds tax deeds to Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2 in Baker's Addition to Riverview, recorded on August 30, 1916 and August 30, 1916 as doc. Nos. 5940171 and 5940173. In addition to the foregoing there are other tax deeds on said lots issued to Jacob Glos as doc. nos. 2857800 recorded 8/16/99; 3310894 recorded 10/22/02 and 6173036 recorded 8/15/17. These lots each have a frontage of 25 feet and are heavilly encumbered with unpaid general taxes and special assessments. My clients, Walter and Mary Winchester are desirous of clearing up title to these lots and therefore offer you $50.00 for a quit claim deed. In doing so, my clients will try to clear title and return said lots to the tax rolls. QUIT CLAIM DEED, CONT'D. An ordinance and deed are attached for your consideration. Yours very truly, FMO:S Frank M. Opeka P. S. Check enclosed. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Davis, to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: byes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Baines, to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance finally passed. NORTH SIDE CIVIC ASSOCIATION LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: June 6, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council: As you know, the North Side Civic Association is raffling off a television set at their street dance being held on June 18. We would like a permit to sell chances on the television in front of the theater at Lee and Miner Streets from June 7th to June 17th. We have the permission of the theater. Hoping you will grant this request, we remain, Yours truly, The North Side Civic Association Ralph W. Spoo The motion was made by Alderman Davis, and seconded by Morava, to grant the request. After some discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Raines, and seconded by McKay, to refer the letter to the Public Protection Committee. After more discussion, the motion to refer was withdrawn and a roll call ordered called with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Raines, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Wolf and McKay. The Mayor there- upon declared the motion carried and the request granted. On suggestion by Alder- man Baines, the Mayor referred the checking of street raffles to the Street and Public Relation Committees. E. A. HERZOG LETTER ON MODERATE COST HOMFS. The Clerk read the follow - ing letter: To the Honorable the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Rlaines Des Plaines, I11. Des Plaines, I11. June 6, 1949 Gentlemen: I am interested in building a number of moderate cost homes in Des Plaines. These houses contain an area of approximately seven hundred eight (708) square feet. Under present City ordinances, the Building Code and the Zoning ordi- nance, construction of these homes is prohibited, since each requires a minimum area of eight hundred square feet. I respectfully request that the Building Code and the Zoning ordinance be amended so as to reduce the minimum area requirement for dwelling houses from the present eight hundred (800) square feet to a minimum area requirement of seven hundred (700) square feet. Yours truly, E. A. Herzog 277 E. A. HERZOG LETTER, CONT'D. The Mayor referred the letter to the Architectural Commission, Municipal Development Committee and Building Inspector and to advise E. A. Herzog so he can attend the meeting. ROBERT NIMEL LETTER. ON "ELLER CREEK POLLUTION. The Clerk read the following letter: Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: I would like to call your attention to the fact that Teller Creek, which flows tnru parts of Des Plaines, represents a definite health hazard to many of our citizens. This matter has been taken up with our local Health Department, the Cook County Health Department, and the State Health Department. In each case they feel that untreated or partially treated sewage represents a definite health hazard but are unable to do anything about it. I would appreci- ate very much having the City Council pass a resolution asking the governor to see that the State Laws governing this are enforced. Saving a single child from typhoid, polio, or some similar disease will more than repay all of us for our efforts. Much work has been done locally by many of our citizens and local groups,such as the Isaac Walton League and the Civic Associations. I would personally appreciate a definite move by the council to have the City of Des Plaines eliminate the two violations of the law we are responsi- ble for. A small appropriation should clean up both of our own violations. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation Sincerely, Robert Himel 220 Graceland Des Plaines, Ill. June 6, 1949 The Mayor referred the letter to the City Attorney to draft a reso- lution. AMERICAN LEGION LETTER ON MEMORIAL CEREMONIES. The Clerk read the .following letter: Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: parade and invitation 9:45 May 14, 1949 Des Plaines Post #36 of the American Legion is planning a public Memorial ceremonies on nay 30, 1949 and wish to extend a sincere to the Council as well as to other city officials to participate. The parade will start at the Legion :Tome on Pearson Street at and the !emorial Park ceremonies will get under way at 10:15 A.M. Sincerely ;;ours, C. O. Richards, Commander The Clerk informed the Council he had mailed each member of the Council a copy of the above letter. DES PLAINTS POST NO. 2992 LETTER AND RESOLUTION. The Clerk read the following letter and proposed resolution: 25 May 1949 Dear Mr. Meyer, At the last regular meeting of VFW Post #2992, Des Plaines, a motion was made on the floor to have a resolution made up and given to you for your consideration. Said resolution is enclosed. For Commander Orville Wright Jr. Respectfully yours, John A. Schaefer, Post Adjutant. 78 RESOLUTION, CONT'D. RESOLUTION Whereas, the Des Plaines Post No. 2992, Department of Illinois, Veterans of Foreign '.`:ars of the United States is dedicated to care for him who shall have be_.n borne the battle and Whereas, the Government of the United States passed legislation furnish- ing automobiles or other conveyences to veterans who have suffered the loss or the loss of use of a lower extremity and Whereas, the government of the state of Illinois passed legis- lation furnishing such veterans with special state license plates and Whereas, such license plates grant certain privileges to disabled veterans in the state of Illinois, now therefore, Be It Resolved that free parking privileges be extended to auto- mobiles or such other conveyences that carry such special license plates in the City of Des Plaines where parking meters are located and, Be It Further Resolved that this resolution be introduced to the City Council for their consideration for their acceptance of said resolution PASSED: this day of , A.D. 1949. APPROVED: this day of —, A.D. 1949. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Hansen, to refer the letter to the Public Protection Committee and City Attorney. CHAMBER OF COIMERCE LETTER ON CENTER STREET PARKING LOTS. The Clerk read the following letter: City Hall Des Plaines Attention: Honorable Mayor and City Council June 2, 1949 Gentlemen: At our last meeting, the Chamber of Commerce voted to write to you suggesting that a portion of the parking meter revenue be allocated for the payment of rent on the two parking lots located on Center Street. These lots are used by shoppers and all -day parkers and have been paid by merchants on that street for the past several yoars. At present., the income being paid by business men is not adequate to cover expenses. For this reason, and also because these lots are practically the only ones available ;within the shopping area, we request that you take action on this suggestion. S/t Very truly yours, DES PLAIN';; S CHA,BER OF COrTIEF.CE Murray S. Smith, Secretary The Mayor referred the letter to the Street Committee. H. T. WILSON LETTER ON QUIT CLAIM DEED, LOT LI, 3LOCK 2, IRA BROWN'S ADDITION. The Clerk read the following letter: June 6, 1949 To IHis Honor the Mayor and Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: On April 19, 1948 the City of Des Flaines issued to me a Deed on Lot #36 - Block 3 - Ira Hrown's Addition. A search of the records by the Chicago Title and Trust Co. shows the City also have a Tax Deed on the adjoining Lot x`37. In order to clear the title to date and put it on the tax record, the City should furnish me a Deed to Lot #37 - Block 3, Ira Brown's Addition. I am inclosing $25.00 to offset costs for the same. Very truly yours, HTW:djh H. T. Wilson The Mayor referred the letter to the City Attorney to draft Quit Claim Ordinance and Deed. COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS LETTER AND RESOLUTIONS. The Clerk read the following letter and resolution: Honorable Mayor and Council of Aldermen, Des Plaines, Illinois Hay 23, 1949 Gentlemen: The Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook has designated as an extension of State Aid hoad, that portion of highway known as Mt. Prospect Road, Route #082, from S. City Limits to N. City Limits lying within the City of Des Plaines, which designation has been approved by the State highway Department. The Road and Bridge Laws of the State of Illinois provide that the County may maintain such extensions of State Aid Roads within cities and villages upon the respective municipality petitioning the County to assume such maintenance, and upon the approval of the State Highway Department. In the event that such procedure is not followed, the maintenance of the road .is the responsibility of the municipality. I am therefore calling this matter to your attention, so that if it be your wish that the County assume the maintenance of the above mentioned street within your corporate limits, the enclosed resolution be adopted and three certified copies of the resolution, as adopted, be returned to me for submission to. the County Board for its consideration. Yours very truly, GAQ George A. Quinlan, PGR:gh Superintendent of Highways, C -M Cook County, Illinois. State of Illinois ) ) SS. County of Cook ) RESOLUTI ON WHEREAS, that portion of highway known as Mount Prospect Road, Routej1082, from South City Limits to North City Limits, lying within the City of Des Plaines, has been designated by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, as an extension of a State Aid Route, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body that the County of Cook assume the maintenance of said street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook be and is hereby petitioned to assume the maintenance of that portion of highway known as Mt. Prospect Road, Route #'082, from S. City Limits to I. City Limits, lying within the City of Des Plaines, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) certified copies of this reso- lution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Highways for submission to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook for consideration. Kenneth G. Meyer Mayor, City of Des Plaines Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk read the following letter and resolution: May 23, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council of Aldermen, City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. 2 79 Gentlemen: The Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook has designated as an extension of State Aid Load, that portion of highway known as Dempster Street, Route #126, from W. City Limits to Wolf Road, lying within the City of Des Plaines, which designation has been approved by the State Highway Department. The Road and Bridge Laws of the State of Illinois provide that the County may maintain such extensions of State Aid Roads within cities and villages upon the respective municipality petitioning the County to assume such maintenance, and upon the approval of the State Highway Department. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS LETTER, CONT'D. In the event that such procedure is not followed, the maintenance of the road is the responsibility of the municipality. I am therefore calling this matter to your attention, so that if it be your wish that the County assume therraintenance of the above mentioned street within your corporate limits, the enclosed resolution be adopted and three certi- fied copies of the resolution, as adopted, be returned to me for submission to the County Board for its consideration. Yours very truly, GAQ George A. Quinlan, PGR:gh Superintendent of Highways, C -M Cook County, Illinois. State of Illinois ) ) SS. County of Cook RESOLUTI O N WHEFEAS, that portion of highway known as Dempster Street, Route #126, from West City Limits to Wolf Road, lying within the City of Des Plaines, has been designated by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, aS an extension of a State Aid Route, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this body that the County of Cook assume the maintenance of said street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook be and is hereby petitioned to assume the maintenance of that portion of highway known as Dempster Street, Route ##126, from "Test City Limits to Wolf Road, lying within the City .of Des Plaines, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) certified copies of this reso- lution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Highways for submission tothe Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook for consideration. Kenneth G. Meyer Mayor, City of Des Plaines Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by McKay, to adopt the proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CITY OF DES PLAINES' CHANGE IN ZONING APPLICATION OF SOFTENING PLANT LAND - CATER WELL. The Clerk read the following zoning application: June 1, 1949 City Clerk 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: City of Des Plaines and described as follows: The South 32 acres of the East 330 feet as measured along the South line thereof, of the W. 2 of the E. 2 of the S. W. fractional 4 of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. Change from Residential Classification to Light Industry Classification Application fee of $ - and $ - fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Kenneth G. Meyer, Mayor Signature of Applicant The Mayor referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission,to call a hearing. 21/ FIRST METHODIST CHURCH ZONING APPLICATION. The Clerk read the follow- ing application: June 1, 1949 City Clerk 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: First Methodist Church of Des Plaines Lee Street and Park Place Street and Number and described as follows: Lots 23, 24 and 25 in Elias A. Thomas Sub. of Lots 11 .to 30 inclusive in the Town of Rand (now Des Plaines), Section 17, Township 41 N. Range 12, E. of 3rd P.M. Change from its present class apartments Classification to commercial Classification Application fee of $25.00 and $ 10.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Otto W. J. Henrich, Secretary Board of Trustees Signature of Applicant 812 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois Address The Mayor referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, to call a hearing. CITY CLERK'S LETTER IN REGARD TO LOW FLYING PLANES ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. The Clerk read the following letter: June 6, 1949 City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I have been receiving complaints of low flying airplanes during church services on Sunday mornings. I was told that there was almost a continuous noise last Sunday from planes that at times, the congregation was unable to hear the sermon. These people desire to know whether something could be done about eliminating this flying of planes over our City churches on Sundays from ten o'clock a.m. to twelve o'clock a.m. Very truly yours, OWJH:k Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The Mayor referred the letter to the Aeronautic Commission. POLICE DESK CLERKS - CIVIL SERVICE. Alderman Vavrinek, Chairman of the Public Protection Committee, recommended that the City Attorney draft an amendment to the Police Department Ordinance, adding "desk clerks" as the lowest ranking officer under Police Civil Service. The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek, and seconded by Halverson, to concur in the recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. On suggestion by Alderman McKay, the Mayor referred to the City Attorney the section in the dog ordinance in regard to kennels for the following amendment: "that no dog kennel license be issued without the consent of residents in a 300 foot area." *See page 282 Alderman Hansen suggested that the City Clerk write a letter to the Soo Line Railway in regard to the poor condition of their crossings. A CHARGE OF $2.00 FOR CUTTING WEEDS IN N FOOT LOTS. On motion by Alderman Baines, and second by Morava, the Superintendent of Public Works was granted permission to cut weeds on a 50 foot lot for a payment of $2.00 in advance, payable to the City Clerk. 212 APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Wolf, to approve the minutes of May 16, 1949. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. WILLIAM LANHAM, JR. APPOINTJiD PATROLMAN JUNE 4, 1949. Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer informed the Council that the Fire and Police Commissioners had appointed William Lanham, Jr. as a patrolman. REX HARSHBARGER APPOINTED AS DESK CLERK. On motion by Alderman Vavrinek, and second by Baines, the Council confirmed the Mayor's appoint- ment of Rex Harshbarger as police desk clerk. PFLUGHAUPT AND MURPHY APPOINTED TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. On motion by Baines, and second by Morava, the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of G. Walter Pflughaupt and Edwin F. Murphy as members of the Civil Service Commission. CITY CLERK TO TAKE CHARGE OF WATER DEPARTMENT OFFICE. The Mayor informed the Council that he had instructed the City Clerk to take charge of the Water Department office which had been separated from the City Clerk's office by Mayor Garland in 1944.. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Vavrinek, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. OTTJ. HENRICH CITY CLERK *After some discussion, the Mayor referred the matter of the dog kennels to the Municipal Development and License Committees for study and report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DS PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1949, AT 8:00 P . v. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and 1orava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted -the report of City Treasurer, L. C. Barrett, for the month of May. City Engineer, E. N. Fletcher, stated that they had used transite pipe instead of cast iron pipe for the water main to go under the Belt Line track, an estimated saving of $2,000.00. However, E. N. Fletcher said that it would be necessary to purchase cast iron pipe to be used under tho tracks at a cost of approximately $800.00. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Vavrinek, to purchase cast iron pipe for not more than $800.00. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Clerk read the following report of Superintendent E. R. Warnicke: Honorable Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois June 20, 1949 Gentlemen: Following is a report of flooding conditions which occurred after the exceptionally heavy rainfall the night of June 14, 1949. The flooding was of short duration, but was more general than the previous floods of this year. Residents reported water in their basements from every section of the City, most of which was caused from overloaded sewers backing up, and from seepage. The sections hardest hit were the South Side, which from Forest Avenue South depends on the Oakton Street sewer to carry off the storm waters, and the West part of Cumberland Terrace.