08071950MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIATES,ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AUGUST 7,1950,,
AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORM. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines,
Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava, responding to roll call.
OFFICIALr-The Clerk submitted the report of Inspector A. Bieck,
for the month of July. Marshall 'Ingham reported about auto accidents
at Algonquin and Lee Streets. The Clerk then read the following letter:
August 4,1950
Kr.Otto W.J.Henrich
City Clerk
City of DesPlaines
Cook County, Illinois
Dear Sirs
Please refer to your letters of July 12th and July 18th,
respectively. Regarding the traffic survey on the Lee Street crossing
of the Soo Line, please be advised that we will make the count as per
your request and will give.you the results as soon as the data has been
assembled.
In regard to the four intersections at which you request four-way
stops, please be advised that we have scheduled traffic counts in the near
future at the intersections of Thacker Street and Wolf Road and River Road
and Oakton Street. The intersection of Lee Street and Oakton Street has
been approved for signalization by our Springfield headquarters, and work
will begin soon on the plans for this and the other intersections in the
District which have been approved for signals. This office has also
recommended the intersection of Lee Street and Algonquin Road for
signalization, but present budget limitations preclude the possiblity
of doing this job during the present biennium.
We will advise you of the results of the traffic counts after the
data has been analyzed.
Very truly yours,
C.H. Apple
WFBssj, District Engineer
The Mayor declared a five minute recess to allow the Council to
stud the Am -Rose Manor Plat.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman McKay reported the following on minature golf
courses August 7,1950
Miniature Golf Course -
Mayor and City Councils
Concerning the matter of miniature golf course proposed for
location on Prairie Avenue as outlined on attached map -sketch submitted to
this Committee by the City Clerk under date of July 10,1950.
While your Committee is inclined to doubt that such a project
would be successful in location indicated, nevertheless it has no objection
to offer to the undertaking, subject to zoning and other rules and regulations
which may apply.
Recommend this report be concurred in and that City Clerk
advise applicant of our action.
5.E.MCKay
W.N.Davis
On motion by McKay and seconded by Davis the report was concurred in.
Alderman McKa4y requested that the City Clerk write a letter to petitioners
for vacation of Birchwood Street to give their reasons for desiring this
vacation. . The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Clement
to approve the Am -Rose Manor Plat with correction of eliminating the word
Zoned in paragraph No. 1, is covenant on plat. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following results lest Alderman
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Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson, and
Mbrava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and
the plat approved with correction made.
PUBLIC RELATION COMMITTEE . Alderman Davis reported on the setting•up of
a communication center in City Hall basement, for defense plans.
The Alddrman reported of a meeting to be held in the City Hall August 17,
and'the Mayor suggested the Alderman should attend.
SUPT. Wernicke reported the Jordan Mfg. Company desired to rent a room
for storage in the Warehouse. The Mayor refered the item to the Water,
and Buildings and Lands Committee.
APPROVAL OF BILLS : Alderman Baines, chairmen of the Finance Committee
presented the following proposed resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES,ILLINOIS THAT THE FOLLOWING 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 Morava to
adopt the proposed resolution.
The Mayor put theuestion and the Clerk called the roll with the
following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel,
McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None . The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried and the proposed resolution adopted.
CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB LETTER . The Clerk read the following letter:
July 25,1950
Mr.O.W.J.Henrich,City Clerk
City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines,Ilhinois
Dear Mr. Henrieht
I am in receipt of your letter dated July 18 in 'which
you had enclosed a letter addressed to Mr. C.H. Apple, District Engineer,
State Highway Department, concerning several intersections.
Let se assure you that we will investigate the intersections
which you named and assist this city in every way possible.
Just as soon as we have definite informational to what
action can be taken by the City we will contact you.
Very truly yours,
Gordon Lindquist
Safety and Traffics
Engineering Department
SANITARY DISTRICT LETTER ON SEWER EXTENSION.
The Clerk read the following letter
July 17th,1950
Mr.0.W.J.Henrich
City Clerk
City of Des Plaines,Illinois
Dear Sirt
The Sanitary District has thirty items of sewer, pumping
station and treatment plant construction work listed in its present
21 million dollar program of improvements. The sale of bonds for this
work were approved at the last session of the State Legislature.
Several of these Contracts have been awarded and the work is well
under way.
Your letter of July 15,1950 refers to the extension of the
existing sewer on River Road. Our sewer program now contains an item
listed as "Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer, Contract No. 11, "Weller's
Ditch, which provides for an extension west toward Mt.Prospect and the
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interception of the sewage now tributary to the Imhoff tanks in the
two west side subdivisions of the City of Des Plaines.
No funds are available at the present time for the
construction of this sewer, and it will be necessary to include this
item in a future request to the Legislature for approval of the sale of
bonds to finance the work.
Thia;request will probably be made in 1951. We have no
assurance that this work will proceed in 1951.
PPG 'd
ZONING BOARD REPORT ON VARIATION OF LOTS
Addition.
Yours very truly,
H.P. Ramey
Acting Chief Engineer.
and 2. BLOCK 1, Whipple's
A public hearing was held at 8110 P.H. on July 18,1950
and the Reverend Herbert Nagel and Yr. John Reiland spoke in favor of
the variations on behalf of the petitioner. -There were no objections.
A private conference was held by the Zoning Board of Appeals
on Thursday evening, August 3rd,1950 at which it was agreed that the
variations in the amount of land use as requested by the petitioner
would be permitted.
Albert L. Gundelach
Acting Secretary
ZONING BOARD REPORT ON ORDINANCE FT. YARD.
A public hearing was held at 8:23 P.Y. on the above
matter and Alderman Howard Clement spoke in favor. There were no
objectors.
A private conference was held by the Zoning Board of Appeals
on Thursday, August 3rd,1950 and on motion duly made seconded and passed
it was agreed to refer the matter to a joint meeting of the Zoning Board
of Appeals and the appropriate committee of the City Council.
Albert L. Gundelach
Acting Secretary
The Mayor refered the report to the Building Permit Committee
and Zoning Board.
ZONING BOARD REPORT ON REZONING LOTS IN BLOCKS 1. AND 6 IN F.C. ENNDERLIN
JR'S TERRACE.
A public hearing was held at 8:29 P'.g. July 18,1950
on the above matter and no one appeared either for or against the
rezoning.
A private conference was held by the Zoning Board of Appeals
on Thursday, August 3,1950 and it was agreed to table the matter
pending the receipt of further information.
Albert L. Gundelach
Acting Secretary
ZONING BOARD REPORT ON REZONJNG -LOT 2 to 23 Inclusive Block 12, H.Y.
Cornell Cots Cumberland.
A public hearing ea the above matter was held on. July
18,1950 at 8130 P.N. and Yr. H.Y. Cornell and Yr. George Fifles Spoke
against the rezoning. No one was present to speak in favor of the re•
coning.
A private meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was
held on August 3,1950 at which time, upon motion duly made, seconded
and passed, it was agreed that the petition for rezoning be denied.
Albert L.Gundelaoh
Acting Secretary
(H.LCornell Co's Cumberland Con't.)
The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by
Nagy to concur in the report. The mayor put the question and the Clerk
Called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis,
Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: None
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion oarried and the report concurred in.
PASSSOLICITOR'S ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for the second reading the
following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION
OF SOLICITORZ
The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Morava
to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: res: Alderman Hansen, Davis,
Vavrinek, Baines, Behrel, Megsy,Clement,Halverson and Morava. Nays: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed
ordinance passed.
PETITION FOR SEWER ON MAPLE STREET, SO� OF HOWARD AVENUE : The Clerk read
a petition for a sewer on Maple Street south of Howard Street. The Mayor
referred the petition to the Water and Sewer Committee.
APPLICATION ZONING VARIATION LOT IDES PLAINES MANOR TRACT NO 2, The
Clerk read the following application for zoning variation;
July 21,1950
City Clerk
Des Plaines,Illinois
Application is hereby made for a change in zoning variation of premises
located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County,Illinois, owned by:
Paris Puceinelli
5417 N. Linden Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
and described as foliowst
The East 50 feet of the East 150 feet of Lot 5 in Des
Plaines Manor Tract #3 in the South East Quarter of
Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the
Third Principal Meridian in Cook County,Illinois
Located at the North East corner of Prairie Avenue
and Fourth Avenue.
Change from the established setback lines on Fourth Avenue to permit
a setback line of 18 feet on Fourth Avenue instead of 30 feet.
Application fee of $25.00 and $15.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing
inclosed.
Paris Puccinelli
5417 N. Linden Avenue
Chicago,Illinois
In motion by Alderman Baines and seconded by Clement, the variation
was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission for
a hearing.
P.J. GILLESPIE APPLICATION FOR CLASS B. LIQUOR LICENSE. The Clerk read
the following application t
The- Mayor and City Council
City H41
Des Plaines,Illinois
August 1,1950
Gentiement
This is a request that you reconsider the application for
Class B Liquor License to Pecky's Beer Delivery, Des Plaines,Illinois.
I am making this request at this time as I believe that the
inorease in population warrants this additional license.
Your early attention to this request will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
PJG/rd Patrick J. Gillespie
( P.J. Gillespie application Continued.)
The mayor referred the application to the License Committee.
Alderman Clement requested that the City Attorney draft an ordinanee
regarding sale and use of sling shots and B.B. guns to adults only.
In a report from Alderman Clement regarding a building
being constructed on Chicago and North Western property. The Mayor
referred to the City Attorney the drafting of an ordinance on
height of buildings in light industry zoning.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by
Morava to approve the minutes of July 17th,1950. 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 Behrel 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.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
AUGUST 21. 1950. AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER. Due to the absence of Mayor Kenneth Meyer
on vacation, the meeting was called to order by City Clerk Otto Henrich,
with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay,
Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call. The motion was
made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Morava to. elect Alderman
Halverson Mayor pro tem. The clerk put the question and called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis,
Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and
Morava. Nays: None. The clerk thereupon declared the motion
carried, and Alderman Halverson took the Chair.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The clerk submitted the reports of the
city treasurer and the city clerk for the month of July.
COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported that there
dyypwere4a objections to the rezoning of the southeast corner of Rand
and Dempster, from R-4 to B-1 (Business). Plans are for a modern
service station, and the City had no objections.
Alderman McKay also reported he had received two notices
of County Zoning Hearings. One hearing concerned the northwest corner
of Potter and Ballard Roads, from B-1 to B-2 (Business, Tavern and
Amusement). Alderman McKay thought the city should object to this
particular toning, due to the fact it is located near Maine Township
High School. The other hearing is on River Road, South of Higgins Road
which is outside of the city's jurisdiction.
FLASHER BEACON ON MINER STREET APPROVED. City Engineer
Fletcher had received two alternate bids for the flasher beacon on
Miner Street at crosswalk. The following are the bids:
Complete Beacon & Poles
Monroe Electric $1,670.00 $1,399.00
H -H Electric' 1,645.00 1,395.00
FLASHER BEACON ON MINER STREET, CONT'D.
After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded
by Davis to award the bid to the H -H Electric Company on the complete item
at $1,645.00. The mayor pro tem 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 Chair thereupon declared the motion carried. On motion by Alderman
Hansen and second by Baines, the mayor and clerk were authorised to execute
and sign a contract with the H -H Electric Company.
BUILDING PERMIT COMMITTEE. Alderman Clement requested that the
matter of reaubdividing lots be referred to his Building Permit Committee
and the Architectural and Plan Commissions. He also requested that the
amending of the architect seal ordinance be referred to the Building Permit
Committee.
GILLESPIE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION DENIED. Alderman Behrel,
Chairman of the License Committee, reported on the Gillespie application
for liquor. He stated that a similar application had been considered by
his committee a short time ago and denied. The License Committee does not
find at this time any material changes which would warrant reversing ite
previous opinion. The committee recommends, therefore, that the application
of P. J. Gillespie for a Class "B" liquor lioenae beagain denied at this time.
On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Davis the report was concurred in.
APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Baines, Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee, 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 AUTHORISED TO MAKE_PAYMENT
FOR SAME.
(Schedule of bilis placed before each alderman and affixed to reso-
lution and on file with the city clerk.)
The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Hansen, to
adopt the proposed resolution. The Chair 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 pro,tem thereupon declared the motion carried and the pro-
posed resolution adopted.
The city clerk reported that he had received a report on a traffic
count on the Soo Line crossing at Lee Street. On motion by Alderman McKay
and second by Baines, the report was referred to the City Attorney, instruct-
ing him to request the State Commerce Commission for gates at that crossing.
HIGHWAY LETTER AND AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT DEMPSTER
AND MINER STREETS., The clerk read the following letter:
Mr. Otto W. J. Henrioh
City Clerk, City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
August 10, 1950
Dear Sir:
We have received approval from our Springfield office for the in-
stallation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Rand Road (US 12)
and Dempster Street.
Before we can proceed with the preparation of the plans, it will be
necessary to obtain an agreement for the payment of the electrical energy
neoessary to operate the signals. Attached hereto, are three sets of an
agreement for the payment of the electrical energy to operate the signals
-at the southwest and northwest corners of the intersection.
Please have the signatures of the proper officials affixed and
return all three sets to this office. When they have been signed by the
proper State officials one copy will be returned for your file.
Very truly yours,
C. H. Apple
AP:pr District Engineer
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HIGHWAY LETTER AND AGREEMENT, CONT'D.
On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Hansen, the mayor and
City Clerk were authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
HIGHWAY LETTER AND AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT OAKTON
STREET AND MANNHEIM ROAD. The clerk read the following letter:
August 10, 1950
Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich
City Clerk, City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
We have received approval from our Springfield office for the in-
stallation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Mannheim Road
and Oakton Street.
Before we can proceed with the preparation of the plans, it will
be necessary to obtain an agreement for the payment of the electrical
energy necessary to operate the signals. Attached hereto, are three
sets of an agreement for the payment of the electrical energy to operate
the signals at the southeast corner of the intersection.
Please have the signatures of the proper officials affixed and
return all three sets to this office. When they have been signed by the
proper State officials one copy will be returned for your file.
Very truly yours,
C. H. Apple
AP:pr District Engineer
On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Behrel, the clerk was
instructed to return this agreement and recommend that they change this
agreement to Mannheim and Algonquin Roads. A record of accidents is to
be included in this letter to the State.
On motion by Alderman Baines and second by Behrel, the Superin-
tendent of Public Works was instructed to ask permission from the Highway
Department to place four-way atop signs until the traffic signals are in-
stalled.
SANITARY DISTRICT SEWER PERMIT. The clerk informed the Council
he had received a sewer permit from the Sanitary District for Welwyn and
Fargo Avenues extension. On motion by Alderman Baines and second by
Morava, the mayor and clerk were authorized to sign and execute the permit.
FIRE CONTRACTS FOR TRAILER CAMPS. The item of fire contracts for
trailer camps was referred to the Finance and Public Protection Committees
and the fire marshal'.
RENT CONTROL. Alderman Vavrinek reported that the City had until
August 31st to pass a resolution on rent control. He suggested the Council
adjourn the meeting to next Monday to pass a resolution. The mayor pro tem
referred the item to the Public Protection Committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made ter Alderman Morava and
seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes of August 7, 1950. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chair declared the motion
carried.
ADJOURN TO MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1950. The motion was made by
Alderman Hansen and seconded by Davis to adjourn until Monday, August 28th, 1950,
at 8:00 p.m.
(,atiY\
OT . J. HENRICH
ITY CLERK