1006195210/6/52
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS MONDAY, Oct. 6,1952
at 8:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer, who presided with Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Schallawitz, McKay,
and Morava responding to roll call.
OFFICIAL REPORTS... The Clerk submitted the monthly reports of
Treasurer Barrett, Commissioner Rieck and City Clerk.
Engineer Fletcher report on Lee Street Alley. The Clerk read the following letter:
October 6, 1952
Honorable Mayor and
City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen,
Sometime ago the matter of an Alley in the block between Center
Street and Lee'Street, north of Thacker and south of Ellinwood Street was
referred to me.
I have studied the proposed alley in relation to the probable
use of the adjoining property and I herewith submit a blue 'print showing
the location of the Alley as recommended by your City Engineer.
In general the proposed alley would accupy the rear twenty feet
of the lots north of Prairie Avenge fronting Center Street and south of
Prairie Avenue would occupy the southeasterly 20 feet of the northwesterly
145 feet 'of the lots facing Lee Street. This would leave a depth of 125
feet for the lots facing Lee Street south of Prairie Avenue.
Two outlets are provided between Prairie Avdnue and Thacker Street,
one to Lee Street and one to Center Street.
I assume that the approval of the Plan Commission will be required
before the land can be acquired and I am attaching hereto an additional blue
print for the Plan Commission.
Very truly yours
(signed) E. Nletcher
City Engineer
The Mayor refered on plat to the City Attorney to check with the Title and
Trust Co. on ownership of title to all the property involved, and one plat
for the Plan Commission for their approval to consult with the Street Committee;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Morava and
seconded by Schallawitz to approve the minutes of September 15, 1952. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT ON REQUEST for alley on Illinois St. The
Clerk read the following report:
Your Plan Commission has investigated the above and has found+ ---
That the requested alley does not conflict with any objective
of the Plan Commission.
That the alley would be located on land now owned by the Park Board.
who would be required to sell or lease, or otherwise grant use of a strip
of land lying along their western boundary, to the petitioners. In the absence
of objections to the project on the part of the Plan Commission, or the City
Council, it would appear that negotiations should be carried on by the
interested owners with the Park Board.
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Accordingly, Mr. Wilbur A. l4eyyer, spokesman for the petitioners,
was contacted and advised to negotiate with the Park Board. Mr. Ferd C. Arndt,
President of the park Board, was also acquainted with the facts in the matter,
and informed the Plan Commission that the Park District might be inducted to
sell or lease the required property.
The plan Commission has been advised that the petitioners and park
officials have met, but agreement pas not been reached as yet.
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Because of the location of this project,and inasmuch as the Park
might also desire to use the proposed alley as a service road, the Plan
Commission has no abjection to the creation of a means of ingress and egress
at the rear of the petitioners parcels.
(signed)___14,14211x
Chairman,
Des Plaines Plan Commission.
The Mayor ordered the report placed on file.
Bids on parking lot improvements. On motion by Alderman Hansen
and seconded by Morava the Clerk was instructed to open the bids for the
improvement of Parking lots 1 and 4. The following were received:
Milburn Bros. Mt. Prospect.
Skokie Hailey Asphalt Co.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Lot #1 $ 15,256.50
Lot #2 6,794.25
'Lot #1.: $ 15,903.50
LOt #2 7,312.60
The Mayor refered the bids to the City Engineer.
Alderman McKay made the following report on County Zoning hearing:
October 6, 1952
Mayor and City Council:
Reference public hearing Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County
Friday evening October 3rd. Property involved located West side of
Curtis Street between Central Avenue and Webster Avenue, Maine Township.
It developed that petitioner desired rezoning so he could construct
a 4 - room apartment in the attic space of his present home, and also to
build a 2 unit duplex apartment structure on a portion of the land sought
to be rezoned.
In addition to petitioner several other persons spoke in favor of
the rezoning, and there were no objectors.
I raised the question why should rezoning be necessary from R-4 to
B-1 (Business) when only residential use and no business use was involved.
Board explained that under County Zoning the petitioners plans, because of
ground area requirements, could not be carried out under residential
classification; that the classification would have to be changed to B-1,
even though no business was contemplated. The area of the land under
consideration for re-classification, approximately 22,500 Sgpare feet.
I stated to the Board that the City of Des Plaines would not
object to the re-classification.
I move that this report and my action be concurred in.
S. E. McKay
Vice Chairman
Municipal Development Commission
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On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Tures the report was concurred in.
Mr. Ralph Spoo was granted permission to talk regarding a parade
by Boy Scouts and their house to house call to inform the people to vote
at the election. He was, granted permission to have the parade not later
then 9430 A.M.
Alderman Behrel made his appearance at this time.
Alderman Schallawitz reported about having the Bicycle ordinance
amiended to allow red reflecting tape On rear of bicycle. •On motion by
' Alderman Schallawitz and seconded by Behrel the report was concurred in.
The Clerk then read the first reading of the following proposed ordinances
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF ARTICLE VIII
RELATING TO BICYCLES IN THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES. AS HERETOFORE ENDED
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
Alderman Hansen reported that the State Highway Department
intended. to place four-way stop signs on Oakton and Des Plaines Avenue.
The Mayor instructed Superintendent Wernicke to check on the
number of trailors at Nebel Trailer Camp quarterly..
Alderman Hansen reported regarding a building permit at 1124 Margret
Street. On motion by Hansen and seconded by Morava the permit was to be
issued.
First Reading to Prohibit parking on portion of Thacker Street.
The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance. entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON A PORTION OF
THACKER STREET.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
Mil eros. a _warded bid on parking lots. Engineer Fletcher
reported that Milburn Brothers had made an error which would increase their
bid $750.00 but that they were still the low bidder therefore recommended
that Milburn Bros. be awarded the bid at a price total for the No. 1 and No. 4
parking lots of $22,050.75. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and
seconded by Tures to approve the recommendation. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk dalled the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderaman
Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay and Morava. Nays: None.
-he Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
On motion by Alderman Tures and seconded by Schallawttz the Clerk
was instructed to return the check of Skokie Valley Asphalt Co.
First reading of ordinance on parking Laurel 4 Arlington Avenues.
The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT PARKING
ON A PROTION OF LAUREL AVENUE
AND ARLINGTON AVENUE.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
First reelkg of ordinance on parking First and Graceland Avenues.
The Clerk read for first read
ingthe following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT PARKING
ON GRACELAND AND FIRST AVENUES.
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for sedond reading.
Adopt perking'ordinance Northwest Highway. The Clerk read for second
reading the following proposed ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT PARKING
ON A PORTION OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
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The motion was made by Alderman Hansen and seconded by Morava to adopt the
proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the. Clerk called the roll
with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel,
Sehallawitz, McKay and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared
the motion carried.
The Clerk
The Mayor
Algonquin
following
First read Zoning Ordinance sou____th_we_st corner I,ee and Algonquirnbask.
read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF DES PIA INES, ILLINOIS
ordered the proposed ordinance placed on file for second reading.
Adopt annexation ordinance School District 62 property south,c�f_
ad vat of Wolf Road. The Clerk read for second reading the
proposed ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LANDS OF
COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 62, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
The motion was made by Alderman Morava and seconded by Behrell to adopt the
proposed ordinance., The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll
with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Tures, Behrel,
Schallawitz, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared
the motion carried.
Tentative approve Herzog Plat Wolf Alaonauin Roads s The Clerk
submitted a plat of Herzog which the Plan Commission had tentatively approved
and for Wch they must get approval of the zoning board for lots 1 to 8
inclusive for commercial use. Onmotion by Alderman Sehallawitz and seconded
by Morava the Council tentatively approved the plat.
Approval of bills. Alderman McKay 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 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 }Wade by Alderman McKay and seconded
by Behrel to adopt the proposed resolution. l he Mayor put the question and
the Clerk called the roll with the following result: ayes: Alderman Hansen,
Wolf, Tures, Behrel, Schallawitz, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared the motion carried.
The Clerk informed the Council he had a petition with 68 signattres
objecting to the widening of Algonquin Road to forty feet. The Mayor ordered
the Petition placed on file until they decided to widen the street.
Alderman McKay requested that the Clerk write to Chicago & North—
western Railway about the blocking of Golf and Wolf Roads by their trains.
The Mayor inquired about what was being done about the new well
site. Engineer Fletcher said he desired to meet with Attorney Howard after
the meeting regarding this matter.
Adiournment.. The motion was made by Alderman Schallawitz and
seconded by Behrel to adjourn the meeting until Thursday October 16, 1952,
at 8:00 PM
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