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010319503s' MOBILHOME LETTER: The Clerk read the letter from Mobilhome Division of Chicago Steel Structures, Franklin Park, Illinoie, and also a letter from In- spector Scharringhausen on the same subject. The Mayor referred the letters to the Municipal Development Committee, Architectural Commission, and Building Inspector. FIRST READING OF 1950 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for first reading the proposed 1950 Appropriation Ordinance. The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second readiig. SALARY ORDINANCE FOR 1950 PASSED: The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN CCDINANCE MEETING AND DISGKIRING THE SILAR1214 1ND COMPENSATION TO ES PUD TO THE "MUNICIPAL -OFEICLAI+S: AND': : Or, - THE' CITT = OF DF PLLL ES M INQIST THE FISE=EAR, 1950. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Behrel 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, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended, and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was Made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Davis 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, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson,"and Morava. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Baines to approve the minutes of December 5, 1949. The motion was voted upon by. acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was mads by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. 11M- OTTO W. J. (CLU4A441e. ICH, CITY CLERK. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JANU- ARY 3. 1950, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Behrel, 'McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the report of Inspector Scharringhausen for the month of December. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Municipal Development Committee. Alderman McKay reported the following: Your Committee on Municipal Development held a meeting December 30, at which were present: Mr. Carlman and his lawyer, Mr. Frank apeka, a repre- sentative of the owner of the land on Lee Street, City Engineer Fletcher, Build- ing Inspector Scharringhausen and the Municipal Development Committee. The suggestion of the Zoning Board of Appeals in their report in favor of the rezoning, that a set -back of 25 feet be required for structures on the land in question was supported by the Building Inspector and the City Engineer. The Building Inspector advised that under existing ordinance, by establishing a 25 foot set -back for this particular parcel, that action would control the whole block. Attorney Opeka stated that while it was quite possible that an ordinance setting up such a regulation might be successfully attacked in court, nevertheless he considered the chances of difficulty in that connection remote. Owner Carlman finally decided he would submit a letter to the Council by January 3, 1950, agreeing to accept the imposition of a 25 foot set -back for his proposed structure. Municipal Development 1 357 COMMITTEE REPORTS, CONT'D. Committee agreed it would then move for approval of the rezoning and of passage of ordinance. Signed, Committee, S. E. McKay R. G. Wolf W. N. Davis The Clerk read the following letters: January 3, 1950 Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: With reference to the rezoning of the following described real estate, I wish to advise that I have agreed to establish a 25 foot building line set back for the proposed bowling alley on said premises: The East 300 ft. of the South (') of Lot 3, Carl Lager- hausen Estate division of the S. W. quarter()of Section twenty (20), Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian. (West side of Lee Street be- tween Oakton Street and Algonquin Road.) My application for permit together with plans and specifications will so show. Very truly yours, Victor B. Carlman Des Plaines, Illinois January 3, 1950 Mayor & City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Relative to the 6th paragraph of our recommendation of December 19, there has been a typographical error, and it has been called to the writer's attention. On the vote taken for the recommendation to rezone this property, the vote should read "for change, unanimous, and none against change". Will you please consider this letter as part of our recommendation to correct the error? By: Respectfully submitted, Alvah H. James ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS City of Des Plaines W. H. McConnell Fred K. Howe Jas. A. Carroll, Jr. Alvah H. James, Secy. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Wolf, the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals was concurred in with correction made. PASS ZONING BOARD ORDINANCE ON "LEE STREET." The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. ILLINOIS The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Davis 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, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. PASS BILLBOARD AND SIGN ORDINANCE. Alderman Behrel reported that a change had been made in section 214.4 in the proposed Billboard Ordinance. The Clerk then read for second reading the following proposed ordinance en- titled: 35, BILLBOARD AND SIGN ORDINANCE, CONT'D. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 214 OF ARTICLE XXII OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES RELATING TO BILLBOARDS AND SIGNBOARDS The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Morava 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, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. SECOND READING OF THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR 1950. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1950. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Hansen, 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, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. PASS LODGING AND ROOMING HOUSE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION AND PREVENTION IN LODGING AND ROOMING HOUSES The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded by Hansen 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, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance adopted. INSPECTOR SCHARRINGHAUSEN'S LETTER IN REGARD TO THE BUILDING AT 680 LEE STREET. The Clerk read the following letter: December 23, 1949 Honorable Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: On inspection today at 680 Lee Street following a fire which could have been serious, we find that there has been installed a space oil heater within the building on what was previously known as the stage floor which is made of wood over I beams. Connected to this space heater is a tubing lead- ing to the outside of the building and connected to a two hundred and seventy- five (275) gallon storage tank,and the oil is supplied to the heater with this method. We have also observed that the space above this stage floor has a ceiling built out of cardboard cartons, which is contrary to Building and Fire Codes. There were no applications or permits applied for nor issued, and the Fire Department and Building Department knew nothing about this in- stallation. Had there been an application for this kind of hook-up, same would not have been granted. This type of installation does not comply with the Ordinances and Requirements of The National Board of Fire Underwriters. The purpose of this letter is to enlighten the public as to the importance of proper installation for the safety of their property and lives. FFS:sk CC: R. Kolze Fire Department Respectfully, F. F. Scharringhausen Building Inspector City of Des Plaines, Illinois The inspector informed the Council that he had notified the owner regarding the violation. DEATH OF FORMER CITY TREASURER AND CLERK E. H. BEHRENS. The Clerk informed the Council that he had received a card acknowledging gratitude for the flowers from the City Council. NOTICE OF INJURY FROM MRS. VIOLET A. CLARK. The Clerk informed the Council that he had received notice of injury from Mrs. Violet A. Clark and her attorneys. Date of injury September 29, 1949 at about 1436 Miner Street. DES PLAINES SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER. The Clerk read a letter from the Safety Council about the parking of cars in the Prairie Avenue parking lot. This letter also called attention to the tree on the northeast corner of Green- view and Second Avenue which is raising the walk. The Mayor referred the items to the Streets Committee. F. I. GILLICK COMPANY'S LETTER ON THE ANNEXATION OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RAND ROAD AND DEMPSTER. The Clerk read the following letter: December 9, 1949 Hon. Kenneth Meyer, Mayor City of Des Plaines 1055 Des Plaines Avenue Des Plaines, ILLINOIS Re: Annexation Dear Sir: The triangular shaped property at the South east corner of Dempster Street and Rand Road is now outside the corporate limits of the City of Des Plaines. There are 1.64 acres in the parcel. We are the owners of the property known as the von Holst land on the North side of Dempster Street, opposite this property. It would seem to us desirable that the 1.64 acres be taken in to the City in order that there be no gap in the line along Dempster Street east to Potter Road. Future sewer and water mains could run along the line of this property in order that the subdivision (Dooley's) could be more easily and economically served. Inasmuch as the triangle has heavy highway traffic on both sides it cannot be used for residential building. We feel that some time in the near future this spot would serve the neighborhood best by using it for a shopping area. In the event your Zoning and Plans Commission feel that this usage would be desirable and profitable to the City, we would be glad to make application for annexation. Your consideration and cooperation will be sincerely appreciated. Yours very truly, FRED I. GILLICK COMPANY ITG-HH By: Irving T. Gillick F. I. GILLICK COMPANY'S LETTER ON REQUEST FOR WATER. The Clerk read the following letter: December 9, 1949 Hon. Kenneth Meyer, Mayor City of Des Plaines 1055 Des Plaines Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Re: Water Dear Sir: For many years, the City of Des Plaines has been serving the property between Dempster Street and Ballard Road and East of the Forest Preserve, with water. There is now a master meter at the property line and three houses now receive water through a two-inch main on the property. It is expected that two, and possibly three, very fine residences will be built on the property in the near future. The prospective owners have asked us if the City of Des Plaines will permit them to attach to the present two-inch main. We are aware of the inadequate main now in Miner Street and ques- tion whether or notthere would be sufficient pressure to properly service the contemplated new homes. It is our understanding that the City is about to enlarge the main in Miner Street but that only a portion can be done at this time, due to a lack of funds. We realize the City has no obligation to furnish any additional water to those outside the corporate limits, and we thought by contributing the sum of 11:450.00 for the privilege of adding these proposed houses, we could help to extend the enlarged main a greater distance and not appreciably increase your load. If an arrangement could be worked out on this basis, or some 36 p GILLICK COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR WATER, CONT'D. other which you might suggest, we would appreciate your advising us of same. ITG-HH The Mayor referred the **Alderman Baines made A. L. WEBSTER'S LETTER LOTS 20 and 51 in BLOCK 7 J. C. following letter: To the City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Yours very truly, FRED I. GILLICK COMPANY By: Irving T. Gillick letter to the Water Committee. his appearance at this time. IN REGARD TO VACATING THE ALLEY SOUTH OF ROBINSON'S ADDITION. The Clerk read the Gentlemen: The undersigned, being the owner of all the property abutting on both sides of a certain alley lying South of and adjacent to lots 50 and 51, Block 7 in J. C. Robinson's Addition to Des Plaines, and running in an easterly and Westerly direction from Lee Street to the Soo Line Railroad right of way, does hereby petition your Honorable Body to vacate said alley. I attach to this petition a form of vacating ordinance and will of course pay the cost of preparing the necessary plat to attach to said ordinance and also pay the cost of all recording fees. A. L. Webster The Mayor referred the letter to the Municipal Development Com- mittee and Plan Commission. MAYOR'S VETO OF WATER AGREEMENTS. The Clerk read the following veto letter: VETO December 21, 1949 To the City Council of the City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: By virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Mayor under the pro- visions of Article 9-48, Chapter 24 of the Illinois Statutes, I do hereby veto the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines on December 19, 1949, which Resolution purports to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the Hawthorne Lane Civic Association, a copy of which contract was attached to said Resolution. The reasons for vetoing the said Resolution are as follows: 1. I believe it to be against the public interest and contrary to the general welfare of the City of Des Plaines as a whole that any additional agreements be made for the furnishing of water to areas lying out of the City corporate limits. 2. Our present water softening plant is being used at its full or beyond its full capacity at present, and there are many areas in Des Plaines in which considerable development of homes can take place. This development can logically be expected within the next two or three years. The City should refrain from further overtaxing the water softening facilities by furnishing water to areas outside Des Plaines, and should save these facilities to furnish many homes that will be built within our corporate limits within the next two or three years so that future homes and present homes may re- ceive properly treated water. 3. It is common knowledge that the water level in deep wells is rapidly receding. It is possible that Des Plaines will be faced with the necessity of seeking some other source of water supply in the near future. When such an emergency 36 l MAYOR'S VETO OF WATER AGREEMENTS, CONT'D. arises, it is very possible that the cost of financing the improvement necessary to obtain water from some other source will have to be financed by a General Bond Issue. If such is the case, it is the citizens of Des Plaines who will bear this cost and NOT the people living outside Des Plaines, who receive the benefits of our water supply but who will not be taxed for a General Bond Issue. Let us not hasten the "day of reckoning" with regard to our water situation. 4. The areas outside the corporate limits for which water is pro- posed to be furnished will also have the benefit of fireplugs for fire protection. This means that in case of fire in these areas, there will be a considerable loss of water for which the City will not be reimbursed -- except from the moneys re- ceived for fire protection under any existing insurance poli- cies, which sums do not in any way go to pay for the maintenance of our water system. 5. The contract attached to said Resolution does not in any way limit the areas to be served. Respectfully submitted, tal Kenneth G.,Meyer, Mayor During the discussion, the Mayor requested a motion rrom the Council to appoint a temporary chairman while he left the chair to discuss the question. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Behrel, the Council appointed Alderman Vavrinek temporary chairman. After the Mayor resumed the chair, the motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Wolf to adopt the proposed resolution on the Hawthorne Lane Civic Association water contract over the Mayor's veto. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Davis and Clement. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the Mayor's veto letter on the River -Rand Improvement Association. The wording of this letter was the same as the above veto letter with the exception of the change of the organization name. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Wolf to adopt the proposed resolution on the River -Rand Improvement Association water contract over the Mayor's veto. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Davis and Clement. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. The Mayor referred the bad condition of Birchwood Street to the Streets Committee. Mayor Meyer also stated that Prairie Avenue east of the City Parking Lot is being driven upon. He, therefore, referred this matter to the Streets Committee. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Baines, 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. (Schedule of bills placed before each alderman and affixed to resolution and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted. Alderman Baines reported on the William Kunkel letter requesting the city council to sell the liens on assessments against property. The 32 ALDERMAN BAINES' REPORT, CONT'D. committee recommends to sell the special assessment lien at 100% principal on Warrants 80 and 88, of which Mr. Kunkel owns all the bonds and that the city attorney be instructed to draw up the proper ordinance. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Behrel, the report was concurred in. Alderman Baines also reported on the William Kunkel letter request- ing the city council to sell the liens on special assessment warrants on Lots 22 and 21, Block 1, Norrie Park. The Finance Committee recommends that the city council sell the liens on the special assessment warrants at 100% to William Kunkel and that the city attorney prepare the proper ordinance. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Halverson, the report was concurred in. Engineer E. N. Fletcher asked the Mayor to refer the matter of enlarging the softening plant to the Water Committee. This was so referred. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutesof December 19, 1949. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Vavrinek to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly ad- journed. OT W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1950, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by "Rayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Davis, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the report of Treasurer Barrett and the City Clerk's report for the month of December. The clerk also submitted the 1949 Fire Department report by Lieutenant Raymond Kolze and the Building Inspector's 1949 report. Marshal John Wigham requested the purchase of a new squad car. The mayor referred the item to the Public Protection Committee. PLAN COMMISSION REPORT. Secretary Henrich of the Plan Commission reported the following on the petition for the dedication of Cedar Street from Howard to Birchwood: "The Plan Commission recommends the approval of dedication of Cedar Street as requested in petition." CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS. The clerk read the following reports: January 14, 1950 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: A short time ago there was referred to me a complaint regarding the storage of automobile wrecks at Oakton Street and River Road. It was indicated that a number of automobile wrecks were stored on two corners at that intersection, namely the northeast and southwest corners. It is my opinion that if either of the premises complained of were being used as junk yards and places of storage for an indefinite time of any number of wrecked automobiles, that complaint could be filed in the local police courts for the maintenance of a nuisance on the premises.