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03031952MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MERTING OF Tv ( 'iTY L 6 V (£, THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MARCH 3. 1952 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Meyer who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck responding to roll call. Alderman Behrel was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Schallawitz and seconded by Alderman Tures to approve the minutes of the adjourned meetings of February 11 and February 25, 1952, and the regular meeting February 18, 1952. Alderman Schallawitz requested a correction in the February llth, minutes which was to include him in the Aldermen .present. Alderman Clement requested a correction in regard to Alderman Wolf's motion on Parking Lot No. 2 resolution. With these corrections made the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of the Building Commissioner for February. 'PLANS CN GRACELAND AVENUE CROSSING GATES. City Engineer Fletcher informed the Council that he had received the Plans and Specifications 'for the Graceland Avenue crossing gates. The City's share of cost to be $13,720.00. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Alderman Morava- to approve the plans and specifications, the ? yor and City Clerk be authorized to attach their signatures. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. 1 The Clerk read a letter from the Soo Line that the Thacker Street crossing would be repaired. PASS POLICE RESERVE ORDINANCE. The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 1, OF CHAPTER 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 192AS AMENDED, BY CREATING A POLIO RESERVE UNIT. After discussion the motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Alderman Morava to pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen H ansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. *Hayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Public School Board to inform the City Council if they should decide to pall the North School property. Alderman McKay reported that the Finance Committee recommended the approval of Carl M. Johnson's request of January 18, 1952, to foreclose special assessment liens. On motion by Alderman',McKey and. seconded by Alderman Auak the report was concurred in. Alderman McKay reported the following on the RotheryWessell property on Webford for p parking lot: The Finance Committee recommends that the possible acquisition of the Rothera` -Wessell property on Webford Avenue be tabled on account of the great disparity between the appraisal of the property and thepprice quoted by the present holders of the property. On motion by Alderman'MoKay and second by Alderman Wolf the report was concurred in. Alderman MaKw reported the following on Clerk's information on the "Bills Resolution!: The Finance Committee recommends that the City Clerk endeavor by the briefest possible reference to indicate what the various items on the invoice register covers. APPROVAL OF BILIS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following proposed resolution: Be it resolved: AK IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND HEREBY AUTHORIZED 90 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 McKay and seconded by Alderman_Auck to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Tures, Wolf, Sohallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Naves: None. The Myor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman McKay reported receiving two letters regarding City audit, Arthur Weiner with the exceptions of 1951, had audited the City's accounts since 1935, and Baumann, Finney and Company, who had' the 1951 audit. The Clerk was instructed to write to both companies regarding an estimate. The Clerk read a letter from C. S. Day, manager of Sears Roebuck & Co. store in Des Plaines requesting a permit for a sign approximately 47' by 3011 or 113 square feet. On motion 4, Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman Morava, the request was granted with the instruction to Building Commissioner to get a sketch of sign on building to keep on file. The Clerk read a letter from Herzog Construction Company to erect a V shaped sign 80 square feet for a period of one year on their Algonquin Rd. and Webster Lane Subdivision. It was referred to. the Building Commissioner to get a sketch of sign. The Clerk read a letter from Vernon C. Usher Inc. regarding the processing of powdered milk in the Suburban Dairy building on Oakwood Avenue. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Alderman Davis the request was granted. COUNTY ZONING HEARING ON AMLING PROPERTY AT LEE AND OAKTON STREETS. The Clerk informed the Council that he had received a notice from the County Zoning Board of a hearing March 21, 1952, on the Amling property to be held in the Des Plaines City Hall at 5:00 P.M., to be rezoned to Light Industry. The Mayor referred the notice to the Municipal Development Committee. FRED GILLICK AND COMPANY LETTER ON ANNEXATION. The Clerk read a letter from Gillick Company regarding the annexation of the southeasterly corner of Dempster and Rand Road provided the City would rezone to commercial. The Clerk was instructed to write to Gillick and Company that the'Council could not provide for rezoning if they annexed, that they would have to annex and then apply for rezoning. MAYOR KENNETH MEYER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1951. The Mayor read the following report: ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MAYOR AS TO THE STATE OF THE CITY'S CONDITION AS OF THE END OF 1951 Once again it is my duty to present to you the annual report concerning the state of our City's affairs. During the past year our City has experienced a continued rapid expansion in home building with, its attendant increase in population. During 1951, 168 acres of land were annexed to the City of Des Plaines. The industries which were permitted to come into our City are completing their buildings - General Box Company is already in operation. By 1953 the City should begin to feel the financial benefit tax -wise, from these companies, becoming a part of our Des Plaines. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MAYOR CONT'D Prairie Avenue was widened from Lee Street to Pearson Street - a much needed public improvement. The old pump house on River Road was razed and most of the work in connection with the stop and go lights'at Miner and Graceland and Miner and Pearson Streets has been completed. During the past year a sound plan for the alleviation of the South side sewer problem was presented to the residents of the South side, and after a public hearing the City Council voted to abandon the project. This, I think, was a mistake. I believe that we should have installed the proposed sewer system as planned by the City Engineer, and I believe that the proposed plan of financing said project was sound and equitable. I cannot help but feel that with the passage of time the citizens who opposed the project will realize that a mistake was made in 1951. I regret that more progress has not been made on the acquisition of parking lots. I had expected more cooperation from the property owners. Possible the City would have been better off had we filed condemnation proceedings a year ago and let a jury decide the fair value of the land, then you and I would ,be entirely free from criticism from those who own the land, selected for parking lots. I am happy to report to you that our financial position continues to be very good. You and I have the responsibility of operating this City for the welfare of over 16,000 people, and in so doing we were responsible for ad- ministering $584,241.70, which was the total income of the City from all sources. Of that income we spent $511, 318.66. I sincerely hope that the majority of our citizens feel that we have managed their affairs wisely. The General Corporate Fund had a red balance on January 1, 1951 of $14,914.00. As of December 31, 1951 this red balance has been reduced to $8,534.00. The Street Fund had a red balance on January 1, 1951'of $7,138.00. As of December 31, 1951 this red balance was reduced to $6,285.00. The Street Lighting Fund had a red balance of $2,779.81 on January 1, 1951. As of December 31, 1951 this red balance was reduced to $1,068.00. I regret that I cannot report the same satisfactory progress in the Garbage Fund and the Fire Protection Fund. In both of these accounts the red balances have increased. The overdraft in the Garbage Fund has increased from $1049.00 to $7420.00, and the overdraft in the Fire Protection Fund has increased from $8256.00 to $8886.00. The income from both of these accounts is received from general taxes at a rate established many years ago. These rates are not sufficient to meet existing increased cost of.wages and supplies for these Departments. I recommend that the proposition of increasing the tax rates for fire protection and garbage collection be submitted to the voters at the next general election or that some increase be made in our water rates (which were established in 1925), and then transfer funds from the Tater Account to the,Garbage and Fire Protection Account. Personally, I prefer the latter because we have many non-residents using City water and by increasing the water rates and transferring funds to the Garbage and Fire Protection Accounts, we can indirectly obtain a contribution from non-residents for many of our City benefits for which they pay nothing today. Furthermore, because of the many expensive betterments required in our water system we cannot, at our present water rate, transfer from our Water Account more than we are doing at present. I appreciate the fact that this is a very "touchy subject", but if we are to do our job well we cannot dodge the cold facts with which we are faced. Water Fund. The Water Fund had total receipts of $160,225.00 as compared with $153,421.00 in 1950. Disbursements from the Tater Fund were $169,319.00 as compared with $150,356.00 for 1950. We ended the year with a cash balance of $60,037.00 as compared with a balance of $69,131.00 at the end of 1950. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MAYOR CONT'D In conclusion, so far as finances are concerned, we ended the year with a cash balance of $79,923.00. We have several accounts carrying surplus balances for which no obligations are or will be payable, and these surplus balances should be transferred to other accounts in order to wipe out or reduce some of the overdracts heretofore referred to, and I will appreciate the Finance Committee conferring with the City Clerk and myself at an early date on this matter. We are paying our bills on time and our accounts receivable are being collected very satisfactorily. I am satified that our Police Department, Engineering Department, Building Commission Department and Department of Public Works are all being operated efficiently. So far as the coming year is concerned, I believe that the following are the important matte's. to. be accomplished: 1. Acquire parking lots. 2. Improve the business section street lighting system. 3. Complete the Stop and Go light installation *t Miner and Graceland Avenues and Peason Street. 4. Complete the revision of the city code. 5. Install a new lighting system in Cumberland by Special assessment. 6. Complete landscaping of old pump house site on River Road. 7. Increase the capacity of our water softening plant. 8.' Obtain a plan for future development of our City. 9. Proceed to resurface with black top our present defective concrete streets. In conclusion, I feel I would be derelict in my duty if I did not specially mention my appreciation to our City Clerk, Otto Henrich. His help to me has made by job a lot easier. The duties of•his office have increased much more than any of you realize. He needs more help and certainly is entitled to more compensation. Whoever takes over the office of City Clerk in 1953 should be paid more than $4500.00 per year. I strongly urge you to gdopt an Ordinance increasing the City Clerk's salary to as least $6000.00 per year beginning 1953. I also appreciate and thank all the elected and appointed officials of Des Plaines for their effortsand cooperation in 1951. Without your help and cooperation it would have been impossible for me to have done the little that I have done as Mayor. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth D, Meyer The Mayor ordered the report placed on file. Mayor Meyer reported on the Bank Corp. offer for their property for alley and Parking Lot No. 1 After discussion the motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Alderman Morava that the Council approve the letter of the Mayor to the Des Plaines Bank Building Corp. and to accept the offer of $6,800.00 for their property. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Naves: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. After considerable discussion with Mr. Chas. Frisbie regarding his property on Parking Lot No. 1 the Mayor suggested to defer action and meet as a committee of the whole'in the Mayor's office Wednesday, March 5t 1952 at 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Clement and seconded by Alderman Schallawitz to adjourn the meeting to Monday, March 10, at 8:00 P.M. 1,1254 OTTO W. CITY CLERK ICH CALL TO who presided Clement, and Auck absent.' MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,'ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MONDAY. MARCH((3. 1952. AT 8:00 P.M. ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. with Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, responding to roll call. Aldermen Davis and Morava were After a discussion on Parking Lot No. 1, on motion by Alderman Clement and second by Alderman McKay, the Council approved that the property owners be notified that if they did not come to an agreement with the City of Des Plaines regarding Parking Lot No. 1 by 8:00 P.M., March 17, 1952, the Council would table the purchasing of property for that project, also to notify the property owners who have come to an agreement with the City. 5Z"ER41. 'MtIDThP-S dF CopE )/“..vS5FP. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Alderman Tures to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. • AMA, 0 0 W. '���+ 'ICH, CITY C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY. MARCH 17. 1952. 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, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Alderman Tures to approve the minutes of March 3, 1952 and Adjourned meeting of March 10, 1952. Alderman Auck requested correction of March 10th meeting date and that several chapters of code had been discussed. With these corrections made, the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Auck reported on zoning hearings of March 11, 1952. Alderman Auck reported that the City Clerk had the Nebel Trailer Camp contract for sewage disposal. After Alderman Auck explained the contract, the motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Alderman Clement to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayea: Aldermen Hansen, bavis, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: Aldermen Tures and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Auck reported of having instructed City Engineer Fletcher and Supt. E. Wernicke to check drainage problem of homes on the south side of Welwyn Avenue between Cedar and Maple Sts., and that the City Clerk had a report from those officials. The Clerk read the" following report: Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: March 11, 1952 Re: Drainage problem of homes on south side of Welwyn Avenue between Cedar and Maple Street. Meyer, REPORT ON DRAIN$GE PROBLEM OF HOMES ON WELWYN AVENUE CONT'D On March llth, after a day of steady rain and three days of melting snow, your Superintendent of Public Works and City Engineer made an inspection of the drainage conditions in this block. On this day the ground was completely saturated with water. Water was standing in pools in the back yards of many of the homes, It was seeping through the walls and floors and in one house was_up almost to the top of the Areaway windows. The condition is bad and should be corrected. The solution is not a difficult one, provided every one on the street is willing to co-operate. The west end of the block is five feet higher than the east end and yet every 100 feet or se there is a large pond of water on the back of the lots. In some cases this water flows directly into the basement windows and around foundations. In other places the water on the back of the lot is considerable lower than the house on the lot. In this case the water on the lot does not affect the house on the same lot, however, it does affect the house or houses below or to the east of it A definite ditch along the back of each lot from Cedar Street west of Maple would drain all the ponds now on the lots and solve most of the difficulty. A better, but somewhat more costly solution, would be to lay a six (6") inch drain tile along the back of the lots, and, where necessary, four (4") inch tile from the back of the house to this six (6") inch tile. In either case the City. of Des Plaines should laY a tile under the sidewalk from the west property line of Cedar Street to the curb. This tile to take the water from either the recommended ditch or drain tile. We have assured the home owners with whom we talked that the City would lay the tile from the property line to the curb and could set grades for either the ditch or the drain tile. Again we assert that the solution is not a difficult one provided every one on the street cooperates. There are sesteral contractors in or near Des Plaines that do drainage work and we are certain they would be glad to give a price on either a ditch or a tile drain, or the home owners could possibly do the work themselves. Respectfully submitted E. R. Wernicke Superintendent of Public Works E. N. Fletcher City Engineer Engineer Fletcher then reported that the property owners intended to first contact the contractor who erected the dwellings. The Mayor informed the Council that Alderman Perlin from Park Ridge desired to talk to the Council. Alderman Perlin informed the Council on the cost of the Middle States Telephone case regarding increase of rates. He said Des Plaines paid $500.00 of the' costs. But that the total fees were $4200.00 That there had been a saving of $135,000.00 to the people in the two cities. The Mayor referred the matter to the Finance Committee and City Attorney to investigate regarding if the City could make an additional payment. ATTORNEY M. S. HOWARD LETTER ON METER ADS. The Clerk read the following letter: March 17, 1952 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Some time ago there was referred to me the question of whether or not GG.8 ATTORNEY M. S. HOWARD LETTER ON METER ADS CONT'D the City could permit advertising on parking meters. Careful examination of the law fails to disclose any legal decision one way or the other on this question. In my opinion, there is no legal reason why the City Council cannot, if it chooses, allow advertising on parking meters and collect the revenue to be obtained therefrom for the benefit of the City of Des Plaines. It seems to be soley a question of policy as to whether or not you wish to have the meters bear advertising matter. It is conceivable that on a tax -payers suit the courts might rule that public areas and streets should not be used by the municipality for income purposes by selling advertising. It is nay feeling that there is no really sound legal reason against it but on the other hand, I would not want to guarantee that the taxpayers' suit to stop the practice could be successfully defended. Respectfully submitted, Marshall S. Howard MSH:rj City Attorney The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance and Street Committee's. LETTERS FROM T. R. NAPIER. CHAIRMAN PLAN COMMISSION. The Clerk read the following letter: March 17, 1952 To the Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines SUBJECT: Homerican Villas Subdivision Pursuant to the direction of the Mayor, the undersigned have jointly met with representatives of Manilow Construction Co. Inc., regarding their plans for development of Homerican Villas Subdivision. In several previous meetings, the Manilow Company satisfied the Architectural Commission as to construction types and areas of buildings, and conformed to the Plan Commission's request to increase lot frontages. The lots originally were 40 foot front and were increased to a minimum of 50 foot front. A number of lots were increased to 60 foot frontages. Inasmuch as it was legally possible for the Manilow Company to build on the 40 foot lots as originally platted, we desire to compliment the developers on the fine spirit of cooperation with City objectives they have shown. As a means of implementing the agreements reached by the Architectural Commission and the Plan Commission, it is recommended that paragraph "A" of section 2 of the ordinance adopted June 12, 1950, concerning Homerican.Villa Subdivision, be voided inasmuch as the present plan of the subdivider is superior in most aspects. It is further recommended that the balance of the ordinance be permitted to remain unchanged, pending the adoption of any plan more conducive to the protection and advancement of public welfare in the areas specified. Clifford Carlson, Chairman Architectural Commission T. R. Napier, Chairman Plan Commission On motion by Alderman Clement and second by Alderman Auck, the letter was referred to the Zoning Board to calla hearing sitting as a Commission. The Clerk read the following letter: March 17, 1952 To the Mayor and City Council: SUBJECT: Annexation of Oakton Gardens and Dexter Acres Subdivisions Your Plan Commission desires to submit a report on progress concerning the above captioned matter. T. R. NAPIER'S LETTER ON OAKTON GARDENS AND DEXTER ACRES SUBDIVISIONS CONT'D Preliminary discussions have been held and a field check of both subdivisions was made recently to acquaint the Commission with the physical facts as they exist at this time. Among the disabilities evident is the need for better paving and sidewalks. The cost to the city of maintenance, street lighting and other questions are to be considered. It must be pointed out, however, that these subdivisions are contiguous to the present city limits, and lie well within the area your Plan Commission now has under consideration for inclusion within corporate limits, to secure proper legal control over the desirable development of our fringe areas. It therefore appears inevitable that these subdivisions will be encompassed by the City. Due to lack of a quorum, this report cannot be submitted as a formal recommendation at present, but a final report and recommendation will be transmitted at the next meeting of the Council. T. R. Napier Chairman, Des Plaines Plan Commission The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. ZONING BOARD DENIED REZONINGOF LOTS 29 to 32 BLOCK 1, BAKER'S ADDITION TO RIVERVIEW. The Clerk read the following report: Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: March 14, 1952 Your Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, had referred to it the application of Mrs. Charles Courtney to rezone the following described real estate from Residential to Commercial for the purpose of building an office building, to wit: Lots 29 to 32 in Block 1, Bakers' addition to Riverview, Subdivision of South one-half of Southwest one-fourth of Northeast one-fourth of Section 29, Township 41, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian. 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. That the petitioner wishes to construct an office building on the property in question. 3. That there were no objectors to the proposed amendment at the public hearing. 4. That present conditions do not warrant rezoning the property to commercial because: a, the land on three sides of the property in question is residential; b, there is adequate commercially zoned property available in the City of Des Plaines. The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the matter, on a vote of none for the proposed amendment and five against the proposed amendment, therefore, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, hereinbefore described be denied. Respectfully submitted, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, sitting as a commission. James J. Carroll W. H. McConnell Fred .K. Howe Alva H. James By Albert L. Gundelach Secretary On motion by Alderman Wolf and second by Alderman Behrel, the recommendation was concurred in. RECOMMEND REZONING LOTS 1 to 10. BLOCK 12 AND LOTS 1 to 10. BLOCK 13. OLIVER SALINGER AND COMPANY'S TOUHY AVENUE SUBDIVISION. The Clerk read the following report: March 14, 1952 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Your Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a commission had referred to it the application of George P. Burgess to rezone the following described real estate from its present classification, Commercial Area District C to Residential Area District A, to wit: Lots 1 to 10 incl. in Block 12 and Lots 1 to 10 incl. in Block 13, in Oliver Salinger and Company's Touhy Avenue Subdivision of part of South ' of Section 28, Township 41 North,, Range 12 East, Third Principal Meridian. 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. That the property in question is now being utilized for residential purposes. 3. That there were no objectors to the proposed rezoning at the public hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the matter, on a vote of five for the proposed amendment and of none against the change, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, hereinbefore described be adopted. Respectfully submitted, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES SITTING AS A COMMISSION James J. Carroll Fred K. Howe Alva H. James W. H. McConnell By Albert L. Gundelach, Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Alderman Morava to concur in the recommendation. Alderman Clement informed the Council that the hearing publication notice did not include all the lots recommended to be rezoned. After discussion on motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman Datis, the recommendation was referred back to the Zoning Board to change same, to include only the lots requested in application. RECOMMEND TO REZONE PART OF LOT BLOCK PARSON'S AND LEE'S ADDITION. The Clerk read the following report: March 14, 1952 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission, had referred to it the application of Myrtle Oakley Larson, John K. Auld RECOMMEND REZONING LOTS 1 to 10 IN BLOCKS 12 AND 13, CONTINUED and Charlotte L. Auld to rezone the following described real estate from its present classification, Residential District Area A to Commercial Area District C, to wit; The Westerly fifty feet of the easterly one hundred feet of Lot Three in Block Three in Parsons and Lees Addition to Des Plaines in Section 17 Township 41 North, Range 12 east of the Third Principal Meridian. 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. That the petitioner wishes to utilize the property in question for commercial purposes. 3. That there were no objectors to the proposed amendment at the public hearing. 4. That the gradual expansion of the Commercial Central Business District warrants rezoning of this property and that in addition the Easterly fifty feet of Lot Three in Block Three as described above should be rezoned to Commercial in order that the entire block bounded by Graceland Avenue, Ellinwood Street, Prairie Avenue and Lee Street would be Commercial. The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the matter, on a vote of five for the proposed amendment and none against, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, hereinbefore described, be adopted. Respectfully submitted, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE QTY OF DES PLAINES, SITTING AS A COMMISSION James J. Carroll Fred K. Howe Alva H. James W. H. McConnell By Albert L. Gundelach Secretary On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Alderman Hansen, the recommendation was concurred in and- the attorney instructed to draft an ordiiance. The Mayor informed the Council that representatives of several bond companies were present with bids on Parking Meter Revenue Bonds, therefore would not follow the regular procedure of the meeting. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Alderman Schallawitz, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on ParkingMeter Revenue Bonds. The following bids were received: D H. C. Solleer and Sons Co. Callable Premium Benjamin and Lang Premium Municipal Bond Corp. $50,000 bonds 75,000 bonds 476.00 50,000 bonds 75,000 bonds 275.00 50,000 bonds 75,000 bonds 1954-1962 3% 1963-1972 3 1954-1962 3% 1963-1972 3 1954-1962 3 1963-1972 33/4% 6G7 The Mayor called a ten minute recess. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman McKay and Seconded by Alderman Behrel to award the bid to H. C. Speer and Sons, lowest bidders and to reject the other two bids, and the City Attorney to draft the bond ordinance. this time. Alderman Schallawitz was given permission to leave the meeting at 'APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND 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 McKay and seconded by Alderman 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, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava and luck. Nayes: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PUALN RS E APPROVE NO. 1 PARKING LOT. The Mayor informed the Council that all property owners had come to an agreement with only the exception of Jewel Tea Building owner regarding a demand of $1,000 for his alley easement with Sigwalt. James Paroubek read a letter from his mother Mrs. Loraine Paroubek agreeing to sell parcel No. K and E to the City for $2,200.00, with the understanding that there would be no special assessments or benefits assessed against her property. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Alderman Hansen to purchase the above parcel. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon dedlared the motion carried. After discussion on motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman McKay, parking lot No. 4, the Rothery property on Webford Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission. The Mayor informed the Council that Chas. Frisbie agreed to accept the offer and that he would apply to the Zoning Board for a variation regarding the 90% building clause. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Alderman Morava to purchase the Chas. Frisbie parcel No. B and M, for $8,000.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Mayor asked the members of the Chamber of Commerce if they would give their opinion regarding the use of C. & N.W. Ry. park for parking. Mr. E. Spyrison said that majority of business people now were in favor of the parking. He also said some of the members of the Garden Club who had been opposed now have changed their opinion with the exception of the park between Pearson and Lee Sts. The Mayor said the Council would contact the Railroad to see if any agreement could be made. OPEN BIDS ON. WAREHOUSE BOILER. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Alderman Clement, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on the boiler. The following bids were received: Northwestern Heating and Plg. Co.,, Evanston 13,597.00 Leonard J. Brown, Park Ridge 3,814.52 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Tures, Wolf, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nays: None. Thereupon the Mayor deciAred the motion carried. OPEN BIDS ON TIRES FOR FIRE TRUCK. On motion by Alderman Morava and second by Alderman McKay, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on tires. The following bids were received: Des Plaines Tire and Battery $609.24 Des Plaines Motor Sales - U.S. Royal Fleetmaster 554.58 Des Plaines Motor Sales - U. S. Royal Fleetway 491.22 The Mayor referred the bids to the Public Building, Public Protection and Finance Committees, and declared a recess. After reconvening, the motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Alderman Morava toward the bid on tires to the Des Plaines Motor Sales for U.S. Royal Fleetmaster $554.58. The Mayor pint the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and seconded by Alderman Tures that the bids on boilers be rejected and later readvertise for itemized prices. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk informed the Council that he had received a letter from the State Department of Health, approving the water main extension in the Herzog -Kung* Subdivision. The Clerk read a petition from property owners on Garland Place objecting to the rezoning of property on Miner Street for office building. RUBBISH DUMP CONTRACT WITH SISTERS OF NAZARETH. The Clerk read the rubbish dump contract with the Sisters of Nazareth. On motion by Alderman Hansen and second by Alderman Morava the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract. The Mayor referred the purchase of a "Bull -Clam" for rubbish dump to the Sanitation and Finance Committees. TRAFFIC COMMISSION LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: March 7, 1952 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk The City of Des Plaines Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: The Traffic Commission requests that the City Council contact the State Highway Department relative to the removal of a sign, "End of 45 M.P.R.," located on Northwest Highway just east of Mount Prospect. We should like to have the State Highway Department get in touch with our Traffic Commission with the thought that 45 M.P.H. be continued as a maximum speed until it reaches Des Plaines. Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES TRAFFIC COMMISSION VLS:sj By V. L. Spiegler, Secretary The Clerk was instructed to write to the Highway Department. Alderman Clement reported complaints of bad condition of the alley at First and Prairie. The Mayor referred the item to Supt. Warnecke'and City Attorney. TO APPOINT A FIREMAN. On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Alderman Auck, the Fire and Police Commission are to be instructed to certify a fireman from the eligible list. Alderman Davis requested that the Zoo line be notified that the crossing bell on Golf Road continues to ring at Golf Road crossing after the train has passed. Alderman McKay requested that the Clerk write again to both auditors regarding estimates. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Alderman Davis to adjourn the meeting to March 24, 1952. The motion was, voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned to March 24, 1952. OTTO W. CITY C HENRICH, 4.6.9 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1952. AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement and Auck responding to roll call. Alderman Morava was absent. The City Attorney informed the Council that he desired to close the deal on Frisbie property and explained what -was necessary, The motion was then made by Alderman Auck and seconded by Alderman Davis that the City Attorney be authorized to provide that if settlement has not been made with all the property owners within six months, that the title to property and purchase money be returned to Chas. Frisbie or any other property owner requesting such a provision. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Clement reported on the rezoning hearing of Arming property, Lee and Oakton. He said the meeting was continued for another hearing. The Council discussed several chapters of the City Code. The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Coroner regarding discontinuing the holding of inquests in Council Chambers. The motion was made by Alderman Davis and seconded by Alderman Hansen to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. MINUTES OFTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, APRIL 7. 1952. AT 8000 P.M. CALL TO ORDER.. The meeting was called to order by Manor Kenneth G. Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement and Morava, responding to roll call. Alderman Auck was absent.