07141952MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINT'S, ILLINOIS HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY JULY $!, 1952,
at 8:00 P.M.
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by City Clerk ,
Otto W. J. Henrich, and adjourned the meeting to Monday July 14, 1952,
at 8:00 P.M. due to no gnrtml.
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN MHE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY JULY 14, 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, Moraua, and Auck responding to roll call.
Approval of minutes. The motion was made by Alderman Clement
and seconded by Auck to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
June 16, 1952, and the 6pecial meeting June 23, 1952. Alderman Clement
reported errors in terms of Spiegler and Carroll. Attorney M. S. Howard
requested to change the motion on Parking Revenue Bond Ordinance to
"place the proposed ordinance oft passage." The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the
minutes approved as corrected.
Traffic Commission Reports: The Clerk read a letter from
Traffic Commissioner recommending that the City -Council ask the State
to widen Algonquin Road from Des Plaines Avenue to Mount Prospect Rd.
The Mayor informed the Council Engineer Fletcher has contacted the
State regarding same.
The Clerk read a letter from Traffic Commissioner suggesting
a few "Slow Children Playing" signs be placed on Greenview Avenue between
Second and Fifth which were requested by residents. The Superintendent
was instructed to place the signs.
First reading of Ordinance parking on City Hall property.
The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE PARKING ON CITY HALL PROPERTY.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
First reading of Ordinance posting bills on posts The Clerk
read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO ANENT SECTION 1250 OF CHAPTER 29 OF THE
REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, 1928, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE POSTING OF BILLS.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
First Reading of Ordinance of sprinkling. The Clerk read for
first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1287 OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLINES, AS AMENDED, REGARDING YARD
FOUNTAINS AND SPRINKLING.
The Mayor refered the proposed ordinance to the Water Committee.
Nebel Trailor camp. The Clerk read a letter from Superintendent
Wernicke reporting 108 trailors at the Nebel Trailor Camp. The Clerk
was instructed to bill for same.
Alderman Cement reported on the meeting of July 7 regarding
the public hearing on Garland property zoning and said that Mrs. Garland's
attorney Mr. Stoeffels was present to discuss the matter with the Council.
Alderman Davis made the minotity report for reeoning and Alderman Hansen
spoke against. After Mr. Stoeffels spoke it was approved to hold the
committe report until next meeting on motion by Alderman Clement and
second by Wolf.
Pass Alle Vacation Ordinance Block 10._ 0. Salinger & Company
Touhy Avenue Subdivision.. The Clerk read for second reading the following
proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC AT,LFY
The motion was made by Alderman Clement 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: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf,
Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
Pass Alley vacationOrdinance Block 12 & 13 0. Salinger & Lo.
Tows Avenue Subdivision. The Clerk read for second Leading the following
proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE VACATION PUBLIC ALLEY.
The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded
the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question
the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman
Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava,
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
by Clement to pass
and the Clerk called
Hansen, Davis, Wolf,
& Auck. Nays: None.
On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Morava the Council
approved that Engineer Fletcher prepare plans and estimates for a new
well.
On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Clement the Council
approved the Engineer Fletcher prepare plans and estimates for addition
to water softening plant.
Approval of Bills. Alderman McKay presented the following
proposed resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PIA INES, 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
McKay and seconded by Behrel to adopt the proposed resolution. The
Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following
result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz.
McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter from the State Highway department
that orders have been issued to place the correct census City sign at
"City limits" on West end of Golf Road.
Rezoning Application Hines Lumber Co.. The Clerk read the following
letter:
June 19, 1952
![ayor Kenneth G. Meyer
City of Des Plaines
City Hall
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Mayor Meyer;
In accordance with your suggestion of June 11, 1952, I have re1'ised the
application of Herbert and Mary Seegers to rezone their property at
Wolf Golf Road, and I am enclosing the revised application herewith;
I previously forwarded a check to the City in the amount of $45.00
to cower the filing and publication costs.
As you will notice from the attached application, the petition is to
request the Zoning Board to either rezone the property from residential
to light manufacturing or in'the alternative to request the Zoning Board
to name a new classification to the City Council, namely heavy commercial,
and to further require heavy commercial zoning for the operation of a
retail lumber yard.
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I shall appreciate very much if you will see that thi8 matter is
referred to the Zoning Board and publication made at the earliest
date. I have had an engineer working on a proposed lay -out and
sketch of the buildings to be erected and also, location of the
buildings on the premises which shall be available at the time of
the hearing on this petition.
May I thank you for your courtesy in this matter.
Yours very truly,
RFM:afk Richard F. Moone
enc.
On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Behrel the. application was
refered to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call
a hearing.
Side -walks for Wolf Road and Greenview Avenue. Alderman Clement
suggested that proper legal steps be taken to provide side -walks on the
West side of Wolf Road between Greenview and Hose Avenue. Also on the
east side of Wolf Road between Greenview and Prairie Avenues. The Mayor
refered the matter to the City Attorney.
First reading ordinance City Ward Boundaries. The Clerk read
for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO`AMENT SECTIONS 190
to 194 INCLUSIVE OF CHAPTER 6 OF
THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, 1928, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO WARD BOUNDARIES.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
Pass 19 2 Tax Levy Ordinance. The Clerk read for second reading
the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSEMENT
OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COuisENCING JANUARY 1st, 1952 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1952.
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Auck to pass the
proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman nansen, Davis, Wolf,
Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck. Nays: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
Alderman Hansen requested a two hour parking ordinande for
the following streets: Thacker Street from Graceland Avenue to Soo
Line tracks. Graceland Ave. from Thacker to merlon Streets Laurel from
Thacker to Marion. Arlington from Laurel to Prairie. The motion for
an ordinance was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by McKay, but on
motion by Alderman Clement and second by McKay was approved to refer
to Traffic Commission:
On motion by Hansen and seconded by Behrel to investigate
two hour parking or parking meters for Lee Street between Prairie and
Thacker was refered to the Traffic Commission.
Alderman Behrel made the motion which was seconded by Schallawitz
that the Fire Department purchase and install used radio equipment for
crash truck at a cost of $120.00. The Mayor put the question send the
Clerk called the roll with the following result. Ayes: Alderman
Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava
and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
Alderman Davis requested that an investigation of parking on
Miner Street at Rand Park be investigated. The Mayor refered the matter
to tfid Traffic Commission for iemtediate study.
On motion by Alderman Auek and second by Clement the City
Engineer is to prepare plans and estimates on connecting the 24 inch
Thacker Street sewer under Soo Line Tracks from First Avenue to Laurel
Avenue.
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On motion by Alderman Auck and seconded by Davis, Engineer
Fletcher is to prepare plans and estimates for =newer pumping station
on Oakton Street and Des Plaines Avenue.
Alderman Auck refered a pla regarding the request to vacate
a part of Birchwood Avenue to Street ommittee.
William Meyer 1955 Illinois Street was granted permission
to speak on request of Alderman Auck regarding having an alley on rear
of their property. The Mayor informed the council he would refer the
item tp Plan Commission.
Zoning Variation 1714 Oakton Street. jhe Clerk read the
following application:
City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Application is hereby made for a change in zoning variation of premises
located in the City of Des Plaines, "ook Vounty, Illinois, owner by:
Edward P. Cook and Ray Koch, 1714 Oakton Street, and described as follows:
Lots 12 and 13 in Block 13 in Arthur T. McIntosh and Company's
Addition to Des Plaines Heights, being a Subdivision of that part
East of Railroad of the South half of the South East quarter of Section
20, Township 41 North, Range 12, East ofthe 3rd P.M., and of that part
West of the Des Plaines Road of the South half of the South West
quarter (except 4 acres in the North East corner thereof) of Section
21, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M., in Book County,
Illinois.
Change from Commercial to Light Manufacturing for one year.
Application fee of $25.00 and $15,00 fee for publishing notice of hearing enclosed.
The Mayor refered the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Mayor refered a letter from Carl Reikert regarding a
calf to the City Attorney and Police Department.
Escrow Agreement to demolish part of:building on new City
Parking Lot. The ity Attorney had prepared an excrow agreement which
on motion by Alderman Behrel and seconded bby Hansen the Council authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
Oakton Gardens Annexation. The Llerk read a letter from R. Vane
of Oakton Gardens requesting the Council to call the. election about
Oakton Gardens annexation within the 90 days. Alderman McKay made the
motion to reconsider the vote on the annexation ordinance. the Mayor
ruled that he could not make the motion to reconsider because he did
not vote with the majority. After considerable discussion Aldermen
McKay made the motion which was seconded by Clement to appeal to the
Council on the Mayor's ruling. The Mayor put the question and. the Clerk
called the roll with the following result. Ayes: Alderman Davis,
'olf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, and Auck. Nays: Alderman Hansen,
McKay, Clement, and Morava. The Mayor declared the motion lost. The
Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Vana and an request of Alderman
McKay to inform him it was
Richard W. Manke,letter. The Clerk read the following letter:
June 17, 1952
The'ity Council
City of Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
We have just consummated a deal with your City for a parcel
of property in connection with your Municipal Parking Program.
As a resident of a neighboring community, Ly interest was
greater than just the personal business involved. Your mayor, KENNETH
G.NEINR, and your City Attorney, MARSHALL S. HOWARD,gave a great deal
of their time in assisting in the closing of our trans -action which
involved numerous complications due to easements and other matter.
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I was in an unusual position to observe two of your City
officials giving unstintingly of their time to help carry our your
parking relief program. I.am sincere when I say that they should be
commended publically through your newspaper for their civic -minded
cooperation.
Yours very truly,
RWM:j RICHARD W. MANKE
The Mayor informed the Council he had received a letter regarding the
request for an ordinance not allowing chickens or any foul in the City
limits. He refered the item to the City Attorney for an ordinance.
The Clerk informed the Council he had received a letter from
Illinois Commerce Commission regarding increase of Chicago and Northwestern
Railway fares.
Sanitary District Sewer Permit No. 1952-63. Engineer Fletcher
had reguested a permit from the Sanitary District:regarding sewer on
Bussee Highway. On motion by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Behrel
the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign and execute the permit.
_ The Clerk informed the Council he had received complaints
of zoning violations at the following places:
Lutz's Floor Ccuerings, 1705 Stockton Avenue
Robert I. Syverson, 605 Greenview Avenue
Robert: Ekvalli 893 Hollywood Avenue
The Mayor refered the violations to the Building Commissioners.
Eugene Grupe appointed regular police patrolman. The Clerk
informed the Council the Board of Fire and Police Cennissioners had
appointed Eugene Grupe regular police patrolman as of June 23, 1952.
The Clerk informed the Council he had received the audit
reports on the Water and General°Accounts, also that the Special
Sssessment audity had been completed last week.
The Mayor refered the item of charging a fee for garbage
collection to the Finance and Garbage Committees.
Adiournment. The motion was made by Alderman Schal lawits-
and seconded by Davis to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
imod,
Otto W. nrich
City Cle
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY July 21, 1952,
AT 8100 P. M.
Roll Call. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth
G.. Meyer who presided with Alderman Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel,
Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck responding to roll call.
Official Reports. - The Clerk submitted the monthly report of
Treasurer L. C. Barrett.
�uildina L'ommissioner A. Bieck reported the followdd in
investigations of reported zoning violations.
Lutz's floor comerings has aarage stored with t il+and accessory
materials, cement for laying tile, etc.
Investigation -- 7-18-52
Syverson accepts orders for cabinets to be made in his shop located
near Arlington Heights, No cabinets being made at the above address.
Investigation - - 7-17-52
Mr. Ekvall is in the printing business in ''hicago and because of moving
his location recently, he has some painting paper stored in his base-
ment, and each mor*ing he removes some of the paper in his car and takes
it to his place of business. No printing being performed at his home
address. Investigation -- 7-17-52