03051951MOUNT PROSPECT CANCELS INCINERATION CONTRACT. The Clerk read the
following letter:
February 8, 1951
To the Mayor and members of the City
Council of Des Plaines, Illinois.
Honorable Gentlemen:
At a recent meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of Mount
Prospect a decision was made to enter into a contract with Fred Hildebrandt
of Arlington Heights for the removal of garbage and rubbish within the
village limits beginning with the month of February.
We of Mount Prospect deeply appreciate your kindness in allowing us
to dispose of all garbage through your facilities during the past years and
we wish to assure you that this courtesy which you have extended to us will
not soon be forgotten.
Again, our sincere thanks to you
for the Village Board of Mount Prospect,
Theodore A. Lams
Chairman of Health and Sanitation
The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file.
Alderman Clement requested the City Attorney to check on taxi -cab
fares in regard to overcharging and report back to the Council.
Alderman Baines reported that he had received complaints on the
building material in the street at Lee and Ellinwood Streets. After dis-
cussion, the motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Behrel that
the City Clerk write to the owner of the building, George W. Prassas &
Company, 111 Washington Street, to remove all material from street by
February 28th, or the City will take action to have same removed. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
On suggestion by Alderman Baines, the City Clerk was instructed to
write the Soo Line to repair the railroad crossings.
On Mayor Meyerts request and motion by Alderman Behrel which was
seconded by Baines, the Clerk was instructed to inform the Fire and Police
Commissioners to revoke the order of appointing another fireman.
On suggestion of Alderman Clement, the Clerk was instructed to
'rite to the United Motor Coach regarding the 6:15 P.M. bus. When the
driver of this, bus is late, he drives to the garage because it is his
last trip, instead of making another trip.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and
seconded by Clement to approve the minutes of February 5, 1951. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen 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.
(fv)OT. J. HENRICH
ITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MONDAY. MARCH 5, 1951. 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, Baines,
McKay, Clement and Morava responding to roll call. Aldermen Behrel and
Halverson were absent.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building In-
spector, Arthur F. Rieck, and the City Clerk for the month of February.
The 1950 annual report of the Public Library was also submitted. The Mayor
referred the Library report to the Finance Committee and the Library Board.
Alderman Baines was instructed to calla meeting with the Library Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman McKay reported the following on the Welwyn
Avenue zoning variation:
"Your Committee on Municipal Development has considered the matter of
petition for zoning variation on Welwyn Avenue, this being a second applica-
tion with changes which we feel should be considered by the Zoning Board.
"We, your Committee on Municipal Development recommend: that the
petition be referred to the Zoning Board to arrange hearing, and that the
usual fee be waived, except the cost of advertising the hearing which
should be borne by the petitioners."
S. E. McKay, Chairman
W. N. Davis
R. G. Wolf
On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Morava, the report was
concurred in.
Alderman Clement reported that several violators were to be prosecuted
for not px4curing permits for remodeling or not remodeling according permit
received. He said Police Magistrate Sengstock suggested including a form
with the water bill advising the people of need for a permit when remodeling.
The Mayor requested that the Building Permit Committee submit a form for this
purpose.
ZONING BOARD REPORT AND FIRST READING
IN COMMERCIAL ZONE AREAS. The Clerk read the
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Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON ALLEYS
following report:
February 28, 1951
Gentlemen:
Your Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, had referred
to it a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to "Require Alley Facili-
ties in Commercial Zone Areas," and advises as follows:
1. That due notice to the public of this proceeding and
of the public hearing therein was given as required
by law and that the Board has jurisdiction of the
subject matter.
2. That there were no objectors to the proposed amend-
ment at the public hearing.
3. That the best interests of the community would be
served in that congestion in the public streets
would be lessened.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission, having heard •
and considered the evidence and being fully informed on the proposed amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance, on a vote of five (5) for the proposed amend-
ment, and none (0) against, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that
the proposed amendment tothe Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be
adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
James J. Carroll
Fred K. Howe
Alvah -James
W. H. McConnell
Hy Albert L. Gundelach, Secretary
The Clerk then read for first reading the following proposed ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE ALLEY FACIL-
ITIES IN COMMERCIAL ZONE AREAS.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second
reading.
Say
MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL & SAULT STE. MARIE RAILROAD COMPANY LETTER.
The Clerk read a letter from Superintendent H. A. Sparks of the above rail-
road informing the Council that the roadmaater had been instructed to repair
the crossings.
UNITED MOTOR COACH LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter:
February 21, 1951
Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Otto:
Thank you for your letter of February 20, 1951, in which you describe
a condition that occurs on our West Side bus. We have discussed this matter
with the driver involved and heI s assured us that he will, if possible, make
all scheduled trips hereafter. It is our policy to make all trips and we
appreciate your calling this,matter to our attention so that it can be
corrected.
Very truly yours,
UNITED MOTOR COACH CO.
By: Leonard E. Manuel
LEM:mt General Manager
REZONE THE LOTS IN BLOCKS 1 AND 6 ON OAKTON STREET IN ENDERLIN JR'S.
DES PLAINES TERRACE. The Clerk read the following report:
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Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
March 2, 1951
Your Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission had referred to it the
application of Albert J. Schorsch & Company to rezone the following described
real estate from its present classification of Commercial District Area C to
Residential District Area A, to wit:
Lots 1 to 5, both inclusive, in Biock 1, and Lots 1
to 10 inclusive, in Biock 6 in F. C. Enderlin Jr's.
Des Plaines Terrace in the North West Quarter of the
North East Quarter of Section 29, Township 41, No.,
Range 12, East of the third principal meridian, in
Cook County, Illinois.
This property is commonly known as "1251-55-59-63-67-
71-75-79-81-85-87-89, 1317-19-23-27-31-33 Oakton Street."
Also lots 6, 7 and 8 in Block 1, as above, known as
"1305-09-11 Oakton Street."
advises as follows:
1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and
of the public hearing therein was given as required by law and that the Board
has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties.
2. The petitioner wishes to utilize the property in question for residential
use by the construction and sale of single-family residences.
3. That there were no objectors to the proposed amendment at the public
hearing.
4. That thehighest and best use for the said property is for residential
purposes.
5. That the evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of
reclassifying the petitioner's property.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, having heard and
considered the evidence and being fully informed on the proposed amendment,
on a vote of five (5) for the amendment and none (0) against the proposed
amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES
James J. Carroll - Fred K. Howe - Alvah James - W. H. McConnell
By: Albert L. Gundelach, Secretary
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REZONING, CONT'D.
The Mayor instructed the City Attorney to draft the proposed ordinance.
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 BILIS 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 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 Mayor put the question, and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis,
Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, McKay, Clement and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared the motion carried.
APPLICATION 514 FOR REZONING BY UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY.
The Clerk read the following rezoning application:
March 2, 1951
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 Count►, Illinois,
owned by:
UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
310 So. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Illinois
and described as follows:
The South half (Si) of the North West fractional quarter
of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the
Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois.
Change from Residence District - Area District A
to Scientific Research and Development District
Application fee of 125.00 and 115.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing
inclosed.
UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY
By Edward F. O'Toole
Duly authorized agent and attorney
310 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill.
On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Baines, the application
was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commi8sion to call
a hearing.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PROTEST THE) INADEQUACY OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTH-
WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY SERVICE. The Clerk read the following letter:
February 15, 1951
City of Des Plaines
Attention Honorable Mayor and City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
In re: Resolution protesting the inadequacy of the service
of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company.
Gentlemen:.
Upon the direction of the President and Board of Trustees of our
Village, the attached copy of subject resolution is being sent to you for
study and comments.
Sincerely. yours,
RFM/bjm Robert F. Milligan
encl. Village Clerk
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RESOLUTION, CONT'D.
The Clerk then read the following proposed revolution:
RESOLUTION PROTESTING THE
INADEQUATE SERVICES OF THE
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Aldermen of the City of Des Plaines,
Cook County, Illinois:
Section 1. That a protest be forwarded to the Chicago and North-
western Railroad Company by the Mayor and the Aldermen of the City of
Des Plaines, with respect to the growing inadequate services that that
carrier is furnishing to this municipality, pointing out that in spite of
several very substantial increases in fares: (1) no additional trains have
been put on to serve the rapidly growing number of commuters in this area;
(2) the present trains are crowded to the point that even standing room is
at a premium; (3) many times coaches are unheated causing danger to health;
(4) trains very seldom maintain their time schedules with the result that
persona riding such trains are unable to arrive at their places of employ-
ment consistently on time which causes loss of income to such individuals;
and (5) the lights in the coaches are so dim that it is impossible to read
printed matter without serious damage to the eyesight.
Section 2. That the City Council bring the matter of inadequate
services of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company to the attention
of the Illinois Commerce Commission to seek relief prompt and certain of
the deplorable situation.
Passed: This 5th day of March, 1951.
Approved: This 5th day of March, 1951.
Kenneth G. Meyer
ATTEST:
Otto W. J. Henrich
City Clerk
On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Wolf, the proposed
resolution was adopted.
LETTERS ON RENT CONTROL. The Clerk read two letters regarding rent
control from Lommen D. Eley and N. Clifford Nelson. On motion by Alderman
Baines and second by Morava, the Council is to call a public hearing on
March 19th, 1951.
OPEN BIDS ON REMODELING BUILDING INSPECTOR'S OFFICE. On motion by
Alderman Morava and second by Davis, the Clerk was instructed to open the
bids on remodeling the inspector's office. The following bids were received:
Cornell & Fornell, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois . . . $2,024.00
Victor L. Pagel 2,150.00
The bids were referred to the Public Building and Lands Committee
and the City Engineer, however, they requested to hold bids over until the
next Council meeting.
OPEN BIDS ON WATER MAINS FOR WOLF, ALGONQUIN AND THACKER STREETS. On
motion by Alderman Baines and second by Clement, the Clerk was instructed to
open the bids on the water mains. The following bids were received:
Emil Till, 6030 Wellington Ave., Chicago $ 8,471.75
Joe B. Divito, Des Plaines . . . . • . . . . . . . 10,854.90
Cassidy Construction Co., 228 N. La Salle, Chicago 11,086.70
Mike A. DiVito & Sons, Chicago 11,585.45
The bids were referred to the Water Committee and the City Engineer
who requested to hold the bids over until the next Council meeting.
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OPEN BIDS ON PRAIRIE AVENUE WIDENING. The Mayor suggested that before
the bids on the widening of Prairie Avenue were opened that the representatives
of St. Mary's Church be allowed to talk. Mr. J. A. Dittmer and Frank Opeka
talked as representatives of the Church.
On motion by Baines and second by Hansen, the Clerk was instructed to
open the bids on the widening of Prairie Avenue. The following bids were
received:
Milburn Bros., Inc., Mount Prospect, I11. $22,469.69
J. A. Ross & Co., 4807 Fullerton Ave., Chicago 39 . . 23,698.32
Robert A. Black, 10 E. Erie St., Chicago 11 26,363.63
McDuffie-Brown-Brophy, 3423 N. Drake Ave., Chicago 11 26,509.67
Consolidated Construction Co., 101 S. Welts St., Chicago 29,846.45
The Mayor informed the Council that due to the objection for the
widening of Prairie Avenue between Center and Pearson Streets by the members
of St. Mary's Church that a meeting would be called which would include the
Street and Municipal Development Committees, Traffic and Safety Commissions,
City Engineer and four members of St. Mary's Church. The bids are to be
held over until the next Council meeting.
Alderman Hansen reported of rubbish on the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway team track being carried onto Miner Street. The Mayor referred this
matter to the City Attorney to contact the Illinois Commerce Commission to
see if the Railroad Company can have their team track changed to Western
Avenue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and
seconded by Hansen, to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of Febru-
ary 12th, 1951 and the regular meeting of February 19th, 1951. 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 Hansen 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.
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OTTO W J. HENRICH
CI CLERK
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