07211952I 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. Lam sincere when I say that they should be
commended publically through your newspaper for their civic -minded
cooperation.
RWM: j
Yours very truly,
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 execu tf the permit.
The Clerk informed the Council he had received complaints
of zoning violations at the following places:
Lutz's Floor Comerings, 1705 Stockton Avenue
Robert I. Syverson, 605 Greenview Avenue
Robert: Ekvall, 893 Hollywood Avenue
Ti. Mayor refered the violations to the Building Commissioners.
Eugene Grupe appointed regular police patrolman. The Clerk
informed the Connell the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 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
Bssessment audity had been completed last week.
The Mayor refered the item of charging a fee for garbage
collection to the Finance and Garbage Committee's.
Adaournment. 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.
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 8:00 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.
wilding Uommissioner A. Rieck reported the followad in
investigations of reported zoning violations.
Lutz's floor comerings has aarage stored with t rand 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 Lhicago and because of moving
his location recently, he has some painting paper stored in his base-
ment, and each marling 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
The Mayor referred the report of Lutz's Floor Coverings, 1705 Stockton
Aver to City Attorney.
Alderman Wolf reported that the Finance and Public Building
Commissions investigated and that the bid of Central Heating Company
of $3,350.00 for boiler, oil burner and installation at Municipal
Garage is comparatively acceptable. That the Commission recommends
that the contract for same be awarded to Central Heating Company,
1032 Zee Street. On motion by Alderman Wolf end second by Tures
the report was concurred in.
The Mayor refer a ,Plat drafted by Alderman Auck to the
Public Building Commission regarding the seating of fourteen alderman.
Alderman dement introduced Mr. H. Evert Kincaid, R. Prof.
Eng., 105 W. Madison Street, Chicago, who spoke regarding a survey
of the City on planning and zoning. After Aldermen questions were
answered the Mayor said the item would be ]raft with the Municipal
Development Commission.
Approval of Bills. Alderman McKay presented the following
proposed resolution.
BR IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, THAT THE FOLLOWING
ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR
AND CITY CIERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME.
(Schedule of bills placed before each Alderman and affixed to resolutica
and on file with the City Clerk.) The motion was made by Alderman
McKay and seconded by Tures to adopt the;;prepsssd resolution. The
Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the
following results: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrsl,
Schallawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and Auck. Nays: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared the notion carried.
Zoning Board recommends to rezone Jots 1 to 9 Inclusive*
Block 8. Des Plaines Gardens. The Clerk read the following letter:
July 18, 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 the Chicago Title & Trust Company to rezone
the following described real estate from its present classification,
"Single Family Residential" to "Commercial", to wit:
Lots 1 through 9 inclusive, Block 8 in Des Plaines
Gardens, being a subdivision of part of the North
Half of Section 20, Township 41 North
East of the Third Principal Meridian, gook Range
gok County,
Illinois
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 highest and best use of the property in question
is for commercial use.
3. That there were no objective to the proposed rezoning
at the public hearing.
4. That the evidenes presented was convincing as to the
desirability of reclassifying the property to commercial.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, sitting as a commission, having
heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed on the
proposed change, on a vote of four for a change and none against,
recommends to the and City Council that the proposed amendment
to the'Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
Zoning . Baa rd of Appeals of the
City of Des Plaines,
James J. Carroll
Alvah H. James
Fred K. Howe
W. H. Moconnell
By (signed) Albert L. Gundelach
Albert L. 8undelach, Secretary
On motion by Alderman Behrel and second by Clement the recommendation
be concurred in and that City Attorney draft an ordinance.
Citizens of Miner,and Garland Place Wog present Alderman
Clement requested that Attorney Stoffel:, be allowed to speak on Garland
zoning. Alderman Clement then explained to the citizens why the
discussion on the zoning had been resumed. The motion was made by
Alderman Clement and seconded by Behrel that no further action b taken
on Garland rezoning. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following. results: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Tures,
Behrel, Schallawitz, Mc Kay and Clement. Nays: Aldermen Davis, Wolf*
Morava, and Auck. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
ZONING RECOMMENDATIOIj. The Clerk read the following letters
July 18th, 1952
Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
Your Zoning Board of Appeals, Acting as a commission, had
referred to it a proposal that the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Les Plaines be amended to provide that newly -annexed territory to the
City of Des P.aines become automatically, "Single Family Residential,
Area District A", and advises as follows:
1. Provision should be made in the Zoning Ordinance for
automatic zoning of newly -annexed territory.
2. That it is to the best interests of the City of Des Plaines
that such property be classified as "Area District A, Single Family
Residential".
3. That such an amendment would clarify the status of newly -
annexed territory and assist the city officials in the sivinistration
and enforcement of the ordinance.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, Acting as a Commission, having
considered the evidence and discussed the matter, on a vote of four for
the proposed amendment an& none against the proposed amendment, reocmmends
to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, hereinbefore discribed, be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF TBE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ACTING AS
A COMMISSION,
Janie s ` J. ° Carroll
Fred K. Howe
Alvah H. James
W. H. McConnell
By (signed) Albert L. Gundelach
Albert L. Gundelach, Secretary
The Mayor referred the drafting of ordinance to the City Attorney.
706 7/21/52
Pass Ordinance regulating parking on City Hall Property. The
Clerk reed .tor the second reading . the following proposed ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE PARKING ON CITY HALL PROPERTY.
The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Schallawitz 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, McK4y , Clement,
Morava, and Auck. ,Nays: None. The mayor thereupon declared the
motion carried.
Pass posting bills ordinance. The Clerk read for second
reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1250 07 CHAPTER 29
®!' TBE REVISED ORDINANCES OW TEE CM 01' DES PLAINES,
1928, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSTING OF BILLS.
The motion was made by Alderman Behrel and seconded by Schallawitz to
pass the proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen,
Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schaliawitz, McKay, Clement, Morava and
Aauk. Hayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
Pass Warn Boun4axy Ordinanc. The Clerk read for second
reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
4* ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 190 TO 194
INCLUSIVE OF CHAPTER 6 Off' THE REVISED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, 1928, AS AMENDED,
METING TO WARD BOUNDARIES.
The motion was made by Aderman Auck and seconded by Clement to pass
the propose ordinance. the Mayor put the questiab and the Clerk celled
the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Davis,
Wolf Tures, Behrel, Schallawits, McKay, Clement, Morava, and Auck.
Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion: carried.
The Mayor referred a fiat and petition to vacate part of
Birchwood Avenue to the Plan Commission.
Alderman McKay reported that the Finance recommended that
additional payment to Park Ridge on telephone case be tabled. On
motion by Alderman McKay and second by Schallawitz to report was
concurred in.
Alderman McKay reports the following of the request of
Bell Telephone Company for franchise ordinance: The Finance Commission
recommends that this matter of the Bell Telephone Ordinance be tabled,
inasmuch as no financial consideration is offered therein to the City
of Des Plaines. If and when it becomes necessary or desirable for the
Bali Telephone Company to progress its activities in or through the
City, we suggest the Company bring each project before the City
Council, requesting specific permissions. We, your Committee on
Finance recommend: concurrence in the recommendation.
(signed) S. E. McKay
(sieved) R. G. Wolf
signed E. G. Hansen
(signed) ,H. H. Behrel
On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Hansen the report
Was concurred in.
Alderman MaKay reported regarding the purchase of the property
for parking lot No. 2. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Hansen
the City Attorney wws instructed to take necessary steps to take
condemnation proceedings.
The Olerk read a letter requesting the Council for a formal
expression on rezoning. The Clerk was instructed to inform them they
must file an application for rezoning.
8/4/52 7o7
Paas resolution agreement between Mike Till and the City. The
Clerk read the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIKE TILL
AND THE CITY OF DES MINES, IN THE MATTER OF THE
ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESMENT NO. 157.
The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Schallawits to
adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen
Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawits, NagO, Clement, Morava,
and Auck. Nays: None. he Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
The Mayor referred a letter from Kimball Hill regarding a
sewer condition the area between Oakton and Howard Streets. The
Mayor referred the letter to the Sewer and Municipal Development for
study.
Plat of Hunt's Subdivision. The Clerk submitted a plat of
Hunt's Subdivision which was approved by the Plan Commission. The motion
by Alderman Clement and second by Auck that approval be deferred until
a performance bond is received that the street be paved in front of
lots was approved.
Adiournment. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf and
seconded by Behrel-to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by accla—
mation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the
meeting regularly adjourned.
AA,:a
Otto W. '. Henrich
City Cle k
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1952,
:AT 8:00 P.M.
Roll Call. The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk,
Otto W. J. Henrich, due to the absence of the mayor, with Aldermen
Hansen, Davis, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, Morava and
Auck responding to roll call. On motion by Alderman Morava and seconded.
by Auck, Alderman Hansen was appointed Chairman pro tem.
Approval of minutes. The motion ,was made by Alderman Morava'
and seconded by Auck to approve the minutes of July 7, July 14, and
July 21, 1952.
C-NAI1/1Mt/
The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the 3'
pro tem declared the motion carried.
Official reports. The Clerk submitted the reports of
Building Commissioner Rieck and City Clerk for July, also, the City
Clerk's six month report of receipts and disbursements.
The Clerk read the following letter:
July 25, 1952
Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich
Dear Sir:
In reply to the Committee Report dated July 14, 1952, the
Des Plaines Traffic Commission offers the following suggestions:
No. 1. We suggest that because of the great amount of
traffic, no parking be permitted at any time on Thacker Street from
Lee Street west to the Sooline Railroad.
No. 2. We suggest that an ordinance be passed legalizing
the signs already posted on Laurel Avenue between Thacker Street
and Prairie Avenue which read, "No Parking" on one side of the street