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07/08/1935MINUTES. OF THE Amin= MEET TNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 8th DAY OF 3-ULY,A.D.1935 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. BALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Kinder presiding; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, blacLuckie, Yrederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding- to the roll cull. Alderman .ishop was absent due to illness. POLICE REPORT: The Clerk then read the report of l.A.Becker, Captain of Police, for the calendar month of. June,1935. The report was ordered placed on file by the Mayor. RE -CONDITIONING OF NORMA WELL: The Clerk then r ead the following letter addressed to W.L.Thorne Co. from State Water Survey Division: STATE WATER SURVEY DIVISION LL.Thorne Co Des Plaines ,I11. Gentlemen: July 3,1935 Attn: Mr.L.H.Thorne. 557 Your inquiry regarding the possibilities of shooting a deep well known as the Norma Well at Des Plaines is duly acknowledged. The shooting of deep wells penetrating sandstones of the Cambrian formations is not at all uncommon in the Uhicago Area. In many instances the use of explosives in the sandstone zones has proved quite beneficial. It seems to be a well established fact that sandstone wells after a period of years cease to yield as freely as when first constructed. .rust what is the cause of this is not definitely known but it is assumed that the interstices in the sandstone have become clogged in some manner, thus forming a sort of crust or shell in the wall of the well bore. The discharge of an ex- plosive shatters the sandstone and breaks out this hard crust, at the same time the bore is considerably enlarged. Under certain conditions there is no question but what the shooting does improve the yield of a well. A.t should nat be assumed, however, that all wells are exactly alike and that because one well is greatly benefited by shooting that all wells will be benefited to an equal amount. So far as is known, however, it appears that the Norma well would have its yield characteristics improved by shooting. According to blue print on file with the State Geological Survey, this well was drilled for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway by qtr. J.F.McCsrthy, Minneapolis, inn. Work was commenced on May 1,1912 and completed Nov.4,1913. The records seem to indicate that this well had a total original depth of 1890 feet. According to the interpretations of the log made by the State Geological Survey, it appears that the Dres- bach sandstone is found between depths of 1025 and 1250 feet; that the 35au Claire is found between 1250 and 1545 feet; 558 and that the Mt.Simand sandstone is found between 1545 and 1890 feet. It is suggested that the first charge be limited to about 150 pounds of blasting gelatin ex- ploded somewhere between 1850 and 1880 feet. The location of the second shoot will depend somewhat upon the amount of the material thrown dawn by the first shot. If the well is not filled up too far, a second shotmight be exploded, with profit, between the depths of 1760 and 1790 feet. The log indicates that the sandstone in this area is rather soft and if this is true a considerable amount of filling up may take place. The location of the third shot will depend largely on what has happened with the first two. The blue print log indicates that the sandstone is hard between 1655 and 1730 feet, therefore, it is presumed that not as much water could ever be obtained from this formation as from the softer ones and it would be useless to do very much shooting in the harder rock. It appears that it may be possible to improve conditions by placing a shot somewhere above 1650 feet, say around 1625 to 1640 feet. The blue print log indi- cates that the sandstone is considerable harder between 1465 and 1545 feet. If this is the case the further shooting could probably be more profitably done in the zone between 1250 and 1465 feet. The location of all shots after the first will depend very largely upon the effect produced. If the Survey can be of any further service to you, please feel at liberty to make your requests known. Yours very truly, STATE WATER SURVEY DIVISION Winfred D.Gerber, Nngineer He also read the following telegram pertaining to the above letter' WESTERN UNION July 8 1935 11.L.Thorne Answering inquiry this date see no reason for well going dry if shooting is confined to sand- stone zones. State Water Surrey The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Schwan- beck to authorize and instruct W.L.Thorne Co. to bring the obstruction, which has been found in the well, to the surface and then to "shoot*.the well thereafter. The Mayor put the question and the Cierk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Garroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, MacLuckie, Frederick, -Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon dee the motion carried. AMENDING LIQUOR ORDINANCE: Mayor mlnder, Chairman of the Liquor 4mmdssion,hen read the following report of the com- mission: 559 To the uhairman U.W.Einder, Liquor Commission, at the meeting held July 1,193 the following matter was referred to your committee: The proposed amending ordinance, for amending the Liquor Ordinance. Copy of proposed ordinance is attached hereto. Z.Z.Priedridh, Clerk. Your Liquor Commission has investigated the above and has found: that the best interests of our city will be served by not amending our present ordinances which amendment would permit the issu- ance of more than sixteen licenses. We, your Liquor Commission therefore recommend:that the amendment to the liquor Ordinance be changed so as not to increase the number of licenses per- mitting the sale of liquor for consumption on the premises, that the attorney be instructed to prepare and present for second reading at the next meeting the corrected amending ordinance. Geo .W.Kinder T.W.Lemke Jas Carroll The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by /flag- haupt that the Council concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor binder then referred the proposed ordinance, Eeeking to amend the Liquor Ordinance, back to the City Attorney for revision and resubmission. LAWSUITS Off SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIVERSIONS: Kenneth G. meyer, pity Attorney, then reported 'that in the suits against the City now pending in Special Assessments Numbers the law permits making all city Treasurers, collectors and their respective sureties defendants in the said suits. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Ahbe to instruct and direct the City Attorney to include the past City Treasurers, Collectors, and their respective sureties as defendants in these Special Assessment suits. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All voted *Aye, none voting "Nay*. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. FIREMEN'S GROUP POLICY: The Clerk then read the following letter: H.L.Riets July 6, 1935 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Re: Des Plaines Volunteer Yire Dept Police liFISE 1497 The above numbered policy expires August lst, 1935., and I am informed by the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Co. of New York with whom this insurance is carried, that they are in a position to rennw this policy at the same rate of premium, that is, 4218.75 provided the City has only two pieces of fire fighting apparatus. I should like very much to retain this busi- ness, and hereby request your authority to renew this policy for the coming year. HARVEY L.RIETZ 560 Mayor Kinder referred this letter to the Judiciary and Assessment Committee. SURETY BOND OF GLADYS LER/UTE: following report: To the Chairman of the Judiciary and Assessment Committee, at the meeting of the City Council held July 1,1935 the following matter was refered to your Committee: Surety Bond of,Gladys Le Rette, assistant to the City Collector. The Bond, namely, Continental Casualty Co.'s Bond #158,445 is attached hereto. _ E.Z.Friedrich,City Clerk Your Committee on Judiciary and Assessment has investi- gated the above and has found bond in proper form, and therefore recommend that the bond be accepted. The Clerk then read the Hobart m.Ahbe Theo.8chwanbeck Samuel Campagna The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Schwan- beck to concur in this report and approve and accept the bond given by GladYs LeRette. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the bond approved. INSURANCE - AUTOMOBILE AND COMPENSATION: The Clerk then read the following report: To the Chairman Ahbe, Judicial. and Assessment Committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held July 1,1935 the following matter was referred to your committee; The letter from E.L.Rietz, agent for the U.S. Casualty Co. informing the City that policies IJSWC 50031 and AP 68237 are in force. The letter, policies and invoices are attached hereto. E.X.Friedridh,City Clerk To the Mayor and City Council - July 8,1935 Your Committee on Judiciary and Assessment has in- vestigated the above and has found that insurance covering these two policies has already been let. We, your Committee an Judiciary and Assessment there- fore recommend the cancellation of the attached poli- cies covering automobile and compensation. Hobart M.Ahoe Theodore Schwanbeck Samuel Campagna The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Carroll to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the report concurred in. 561 The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Schwanbeck to instruct the Clerk to notify.Captain of kolice, K.A.Becker, as well as Maa:Mauo, Water Collector, that_their .respective private automobiles are not insured by the City, and that theefore they are not to be used for City business in the future. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. STREET LIGHTS: The Clerk then read the following report: To the Chairman Yrederick-Streets and Sidewalks Committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held 4une .64193b the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of checking up to see that such street lights as are contracted for are lighted. B.4.Friedrich,City Clerk Report of Chairman, E.A.Frederickt Have received chart of present locations of lights as per contract, check up will be completed within the next two weeks. E.A.Frederick There being no action by the Council, the Mayor ordered the re- port placed on file. SHRUBS IN PARKWAYS: The Clerk then read the following report: To Chairman,Frederick-Streets and Sidewalks Committee, at the meeting of the City Council,hela "une 3,193b the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of seeing that shrubs in parkways are trimmed so as to prevent collisions at street intersections. E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk. Report of Streets and Sidewalks Committee: Relative to cutting shrubs on parkways, was recently advised that parkways are entirely under the supervision of the Des Plaines Park Board and that we have no jurisidiction over them. Z.A.Frederick - chairman Mayor Ilinder informed the Council that the City has jurisdiction not only over the parkways, but also over the area extending one foot inside of all lot lines. tie therefore re -committed this matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. PARKING RUMS: The Clerk then read the following report: To the uhairman Frederick -Streets and Sidewalks Committee, at the meeting of the City Council the following matter was referred to your committee: The petition of a number of Lee Street merchants asking a 30 -minute parking rule was referred back to your committee. You still have the copy of the petition 1 sent you. K.X.Friedrich,City Clerk. 562 Report of Streets and Sidewalks Committee: Your Committee on 50 -minute parking rule has in- vestigated the above and have the following suggestions to offer: i.Lee Street from Prairie to kark Place 30 Min.parking 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. weekdays; Saturdays 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. 2.Center Street from krairie to Ellinwood30 lin.park- ing 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. weekdays; Saturdays 7 k..a. to 11 PM 3.Prairie from Lee to eearson-no parking at any time. 4.Pearson St.from Prairie to Park Place -one hour parking from 7 A.x. to 7 P.M.daily. 5.E11inwood and. Miner Streets both sides of street from Lee st.to Pearson St. -one Hour parking from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. daily. 6.no all night parking on any streets within the municipal area permitted at any time. S.A.Prederick Theodore Schwanbeck The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Ahbe that this report be re -committed to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CARNIVAL PERMIT: DES PLAINES POST 2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars June 20,193b Hon.Geo.W.EInder,Mayor Members of the City Council Des Plaines,Illinois The Des Plaines Post No. 2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars hereby petition the Mayor and members of the City Council for a permit to hold a Carnival at Ellinwood and Pearson Streets July 17,18,19,20. Thanking you for past favors I am, Very truly yours, JOHN BECKER Adjutant. The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Schwanbeck that the Veterans of Foreign Wars be granted a carnival permit as requested. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the permit granted. PERMIT TO STirM FIREWORKS: The Clerk then read the following letter: DES PLAINES POST 2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars June 20,193b Hon.Geo.W.Kinder,Mayor Members of the City Council Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: The Des Plaines Post No.2992 Veterans of Foreign Wars hereby petition the mayor and members of the city coun- cil for a permit to sell fireworks from stands located at Northwest Highway near the foundry and River Road at Cakton St. Adolph Lanctot-commander. JOHN BECKER Adjutant 563 Alderman Campagna explained that while this letter was handed to the Clerk tonight, it was the intention of the Veterans of Foreign wars to present it at the Council meeting scheduled for aune 17 1935, which meeting was,hov- ever, postponed. REPAIRING CITY SCALE: Alderman MacLuckie then read the following report: To Chairman Macluckie,Public Works,Bldgs. & Plats Committee, at: the meeting of the City Council, held June 3,1935 the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of putting the city scale into good condition. E.T.Friedrich,City Clerk. Your Committee on Public Works, Bldgs. and Plats has investigated the above and has found: That the city scale is in a dangerous condition on account of the de- cayed plank. Besides, the iron and steel wad( of the scale is deteriorating from disuse and rust. The Plank and Long timber needed in this repair work will be furnished for 445.81. We your committee on Public Works,Bldgs., and Plats therefore recommend: That the scale be put into first- class condition by re-covering the top with heavy planks and re -placing the heavy timbers below. Also., that the iron and steel parts be cleaned, oiled andmeosoted to prevent rust. This should be done after the iron work has been thoroughly cleaned with steel brushes. Members of the Com. Edwin D.MacLuckie-uhairman Hobart M.Ahbe Samuel C.Campagna The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Pflughaupt to concur in this report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, rflughaupt, Full°, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the report concurred in. LEASING CITY HALL LOT: To Chairman MacLuckie-Public Works, Bldgs.& Plats. Committee, at the meeting of the City Council,held June 3,1935 the following matter was referred to your committee: The letter from Ben F.Eida-miller dated May 28, 1935 proposing to lease the City's lot just east of the City Hall. Copy of the letter is attached hereto« E.I.Friedrich,City Clerk To the Mayor and City Council Your Committee on Public Works, Bldgs. and. Plats has investi- gated the above and has found: That B.F,Eidamiller proposes to rent or lease twenty- five (25) feet of the lot on Sllinwood between Spiegler's Dept.Store and the City liall, for the purpose of erecting a real estate office on same, a building in keeping with its surroundings. We, your committee on 2ublic Works, lildgs. and Plats there- fore recommend: That this plat of ground be leased to lar.Eidamiller for a period of ten (10) years at a monthly rental of sixty dollars (11)60.00) per month, on condition that he erects 564 this contemplated improvement. Edwin D.MAcLuckie,Chairman Samuel-C.Campagna Hobart 11.Ahbe. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Carroll to refer this matter to the City Attorney together with the Committee on Public Works, zuildings and Plats, for the purpose of drafting a proposed lease based upon the foregoing report. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, ereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CENTENNIAL FLOAT: Alderman MacLuckie committee of one to provide a float to represent the City in the Centennial Parade, Chen read the following report: To Chairman MacLuckie-Float Committee at the meeting of the City Council held. June 11,1935, the following matter was referred to you as a committee of one: The matter of cooperating with MraE.D.Wells, Superintendent of Public Works, to arrange for a float to represent the City in the Centennial parage. B.J.Friedrich-City Clerk Your Committee on Public Works, buildings and Plats has investigated the above and has found: That the City float should be one, embodying a double feature: one of beauty and the other of utility. ihese ideas can be exemplified in a float picturing by painting and objects: our suburbs (by a picture) our homes, our schools, our library, our churches, our government, and our recreation grounds. The last six ideas should be demonstrated by buildings and designs. These ideas constitute the foundation of every reputable and growing community. We, the Public Works, Buildings and Plats Committee, therefore recommend: That such a float as our Centennial city exhibit be constructed along the above described lines. This was done, and the total cost is as set forth in the accompanying bills and stAementa. A vast deal of this work of building a float was donated. That the Committee is indebted to the following ladies and gentlemen for substantial contribution of labor and material: SUBJECT COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS COST 1.Painting landscape Mr.& Mrs.R.D.Mars 542 Webford FEU 2.Carpenter Work P.Ewert 775 Laurel 7.00 3.7wo toy houses Narshall,Field 6G Co Chicago 2.07 4.Paints,oll etc Prairie -Lee Paint St 718 Lee 2.75 b.Crepe paper,sponges Woolworth's Store 1471 Ellinwood 1.80 6.Lettering signs Lawrence Starrett Prairie & 2nd 2.00 7.Decorating Vloat Mrs.A.Pieper & Daughter 1313 Van Buren 3.00 8.Paint.(-- re -touch. Glenn C.krice 838 Walter Ave 1.00 9.Toy houses - paper a.Shure Company Chicagopill. 3.90 I0.Beaver Bd.& Lbr. Des P1.Lbr.& Coal Co 1000 Lee St 17.58 TOTAL COST OF MATERIAL & LABOR 449.60 The thanks of the comu'ittee are extended to the many individuals who assisted in this work in many ways. E0wever, there is a certain amount of salvage in this floats re- turning to the City: The beaver board and strips of pine used in the structure have been largely returned to the city. The painting is still subject to the disposal of the Council. Respectfully submitted; EDWIN D.MACLUCEIE-Chairman MARVIN D.WXLLS-Supt.of Pub.Works 565 The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Pflughaupt to accept this report with thanks and to refer the invoices attached thereto to the Clerk. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, rflughaupt, MaCLUc0e, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Bays. None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. BUILDING PERMIT: Alderman MacLuokie, chairman of the Committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats, then read the following report: To Chairman MacLuckie, Public works, :buildings and Plats Committee, at the meeting of the Cit3vCouncii, held June 11,1935, the following matter was referred to your committee : The matter of issuing a building permit to Mr. Raymond Uuse, of 3150 Diversey_Avenue, Chicagotillinois, to erect a $6,000.00 residence on .6ot 43, in Block 11 of Des Plaines Villas, of Des Plainesvillinois. We your committee on Public -jorks, 151dgs. and rlats has investigated and has found: that the issuance of this per- mit requested would violate at least three of our city ordinances, which are -as follows: 1.SECTION 733, ON IMPERFNCT MATERIAL: For it is proposed to use in this contemplated structure purely refuse brick covered with much mortar, imperfect in form, and having broken corners. These brick are now on the ground,stacked up beside the excavation. 2.SECTION 738a, ON PERMITS: A permit is absolutely impera- tive before a building is begun. To the contrary, the excavation is practically completed,'although the owner or builder of this proposed residence was notified by a police officer of this City and threatened with arrest and imprisonment, unless the operations were halted. 3.SECTION 740,0N SPECIFICATIONS: .Io specifications accompanied the plans. nence, we quote three positive violations of our ordinances. We, your committee on Public Works, BldgZ. and klats there. fore recommend: that the issuance of the permit be denied.i.his conclusion is forced on us. 1.The deeds of the property owners now living in Des Plaines Villas, contain a positive restriction against building any residence in this restricted area, costing less than $10,000.00. Z.These restrictions are a matter of record in the Chicago office. 3.That the restrictions induced the residents of Des Plaines Villas to build orbuy their homes, which they have com- mensurately improved and adorned, adding greatly to the beauty of this fine section. 4.We believe it our duty to protect these citizens by s upport- ing their contentions against cheaper structures, which would lessen the value of their own fine properties. EDWIN D. MAcLUCKIE-Chairman SAMUEL C.CAMPAGNA HOBART M.AHBE The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Ahbe that the Council concur in this peport. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the report concurred in. BOECKENHAUER-SEWER PERMIT REQuEST: The Clerk then read the following report: To Chairman Lemke-Sewer,Drainage Committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held July 1,1935 the following matter was referred to your committee: The petition of "ohn Boeckenhauer asking for a permit to connect a 12 -inch sewer to the Lity sewer system. Copy of the petition is attached hereto. E.J.Yriedrich,City Clerk We, your committee on Sewer,Drainage a Sanitation recommend that a permit to connect on 12u sever be denied. J.W.Lemke Theodore Schwanbeck The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Frederick to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. FIRE RULES FOR TAVERNS; Alderman Campagna, chairman of the 'ire Commitlee, Ihen read the following report: To the Chairman of the Fire Committee,Samuel Campagna, at the meeting of the City Council, held July 1,193b the following matter was referred to your.committee: The matter of setting forth, and enforcing fire rules for taverns, referred to your committee was again referred back to your committee. E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk. We, your Committee on Vire, has investigated the above and have found: A registered letter has been or will be mailed to every tavern owner outlining a set of rules and regulations put forth by State Marshall Fire Department for which all tavern owners are allowed 30 days to wake the necessary changes and will be followed by Police Department for en- forcement. We, your committee on mire therefore recommends That the matter of enforcement be turned over to the Police Department for enforcement within 30 days from above date. Samuel Campagna,chairman E.A.Frederick The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by xflug- haupt that the Council concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the report concurred in. NOTICE OF MEETING: Mayor 4inder then announced that the Coun- cil will meet as a committee -of -the -whole in the City Clerk's office an Thursday,July 11,1935 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss several important matters. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Yulle and second- ed by Pniaaupt to adjourn. The mot an 1 as voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Mayor declar0 ton arried and the Council regularly adjourned. / 1 4 .4,/,1111ritiiii..14460:A. Nf fp. :- -001. bit