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08/20/1945398 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMFERS MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 20, 1945. CALL TO ORDER: The teeting was called to order by Mayor G. W. Pflughaupt, presiding with Aldermen Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Mc Yr, Harm, Campaga , and iilaverson responding to roll call. ("lderman Johnson was absent during the entire meeting.) E% - MAYOR WM WICKE Ex -mayor Wm. Wicke was then introduced by Mayor Pflughaupt. Mr. Wicke'spoke regarding the purchase of land & erecting a building for the men and women who are returting home from war service. He thought this could be done by special assessment. .The mayor referred this item to the Public Relation Committee and City Attorney Frank M. Opeka. ZONING - GENEI1L MOLDED PROIIUCTS CO. The Clerk then read the following letter: August 20, 1945. Mayor and City Council, Des Plaines, Ill. Gentlemen: Sometime ago the Zoning Brd. of Appeals, after publiscation and public hearing make a recommendation that the following described real estate be reclassified from Commercial to Light Industrial Dist; The South one-third of that part of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter, Section 20, Town- ship 41 North, Range 12, East of 3rd P. M., lying west of the Wisconsin Central RR. Cook County, Illinois, which said hearing was had upon the application of Mr. N. Anderson of the General Molded Products Co. This recommendation was referred to the Municiapl Development ('ommittee for recommendation. Since that time, it has been brought to the attention of the under signed and the committee that the legal description as submitter - was wrong and had been wrong for many years. The correct descript- idn is as follows. That part of the South one-third of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast Wuatter Section 20, Town- ship 41 N. Range 12, East of the 3rd P. M. lying West of the Wisconsin Central RR, Cook County, To correct tiis error, it shall be necessary to hold another hearing after publication of notice showing the corrrect legal description. Accordingly, it is suggested that the City Council by motion duly passed, re-refer this matter to the Zoning Brd. of Appleas sitting as a commission, to enable the Brd. to publich a new, and hold another meeting and make their recommendation to this "o ncil. Frank M. Opeka The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson toiiefer the ma to the Zoning Brd. of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupan the Mayor dec]ared the motion carried. KLEIN PROPERTY - COUNTY ZONING: Alderman Mc Kay, chairman Municipal Develepemtn committee then read the following report: REPORT We have been informed that the City of Park Ridge has elected to stand on its' original obje tion regarding the Twon Develop ent Co. sub- div5_sion south of Tough, Ave. This is known as the°Line property. The Municiapl Development Committee, and the Des Plaines Zoning Brd. Report Cont'd worked out a 100 % better plan origna1iy contemplated for the area, and were pleased to find that subdivider was so cooperative, in spite of the fact that his costs very substantially increased. We feel that the City :f Park Ridge did not go into this matter very thoroughly. It is obivious that they chose the less desirable alter- native and are actually working against their own interest in submitting an objection to the County Zoning Brd. Pa k Ridge is separated from the tract in question by several natural barriers, including a large tract of forest preserve, and the Des PlainesRiver. Des Plaines, on the other hand, is• adjacent to the "ract in question and what goes on there is more our business than that of Park Ridge,. It appears that the "ounty Zoning Brd. favors the Des Plaines recommena- tion, but in order to prevent the possibility of nullifying our good work, the Municipal Development Committee, asks authorization to communicate with the County Zoning Brd. or the Brd. of Oommissioners, to reaffirm our stand in spite of Park Ridge objection. S mover that we be so authorized. The motion was made by "ldermean McKey and seconded by Napieralski to bive the Municiapl Development committee authorization to communicate with the County Zoning Brd. The motion was voted upon b y acclamation whereupon the Mp,or declared the motion carried. Alderman Mck-Kay Municiap1 Development then read the following report. REPORT • DEXTER ACRES V • The Municpal Develop -lent ommittee met on August 13th to to the Dexcor Acres Subdivisio4 plat of which indicates would be located immediately adjacent to the city limits along Lee Street just west of Everett, and directly east and comprised of lots a -proximately half acre in area. give consideration it of Des Plaines of Oakton Gardens, It is noted that project provides for septic tank system for sewage dis:osal and wells for drinking water and other needs, for each individual lot. This location is well withing the sphere of influence of the City of Des Plaines and in direct line with its future development, and your y Committee feels a responsibility in connection with the helath Hazard tha would be presented, not lnly involving the people who might come to linve'in such a subdivision but also to those who already live in the "ity of Des Plaines, through school and other contacts. Your committee is opposed to the project as presented to us be- cause of the•inclusion of BOTh the septic tank systems and wells to provide water for drinking proposes, etc., on the same lots. We would be musch less opposed to the project if it provided for sewer connection; although we feel it would be rather risky to depend on wells,as a source of water supply. It is our recommendation that the City Attorney be instructed to file immediately with the proper body objection the part of the City of Des Plaines o proposed DexterAcres subd.vision because of helth hazard involved if BOTH septic tanks and wells for drinking and other household purposes are installed in the same indiVic?ual lots. T. R. Napieralski, S. E. Mc Kay, • h. J. Kehe, Alderman Mc Kay, Sade•the motion and it, was seconded by Napieralski to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon theMayor declared the motion carried, APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its cbk_rman Alderman Kehe then introuduced the following proposed resolution, resolved: Fire Pension Fund $ 54.68 Hartless Austin - $3.30 D. P. Publ. Coe 24.90 H. A. Bekker 67.35 U. S. Postmaster 30.09 Hess Tire & 'cattery 73.13 Valvoline Oil Col $97.76 Isle of Man 2.()9 D. P. Journal 1.05 "lewit Florist 8.16 Lien Chem. Co. Nagel Sies Hess Tire •'o. 6.39 6.83 .75 399 W. H. Cater 202.22 Police Pension $ 402.61 H -H Electaic $ 456.24 Maringer Co. 6.12 W. Sub. Auto Pts. 4.86 Auto Parts 1.02 MInn. St. Paul Elgin storage 1.00 4.12 400 • • Bill's Cont'd The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Campagna to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following results; Ayes; Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm Campagna and Halverson Nays: none The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adonted. DEXTER ACRES PLAT: The, clerk presented the plat of Dexter Acres which had been approved by theDes Plaines Plan 'omission. The motion was mde by alderma,n Kehe and seconded by Halverson to refer the plat to theMunicipal Development Committee to report back at the next council meeting. The motion was voted upon by Acclamation where, upon the the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL BID IN PREPARATION Bil OF PLANS FOR THE POST WAR WORK: The 'lerj* then read the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION SETTING UP CERTAIN PROPOSED POST WAR IMPJ OVEM NNTS AND REQUESTING NERAL AID IN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFI* CATIONS FOR SAID WORK. The motion was made by 4,1derman Halverson and seconded by Campagna to adopt the said proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamat'on whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. HOME TOWNERS INC: The "lerk then *had the following letter: August 17, 1945. Honorable Walter G. PflughaupP Mayor of Des Plaines and istinguished ''ember os the ity council Gentlemen: You are no doubt already aware of the fact that your Home Towners Inc., is laying plans fora great home Town Fair to be held dt Rand Park Field House, September 16th and 16th, 1945. The purpose of this Fair is to bring together in an ekhibit, all of the activities and interest of our community, to show the great potentials we have, and the op,ourtunities for community advancement that can berealized by working together to get things done. The attached outline will show something of the scope of the project. Thirty organizations of our city, including the usiness Men's Assn., the Northwest Industrial "ounciland our civic organizations have already signified that they will not only exhibit, but will also take and active part in the entire program. You will riot that one of the features of the program attending the opening of the Fair, included a Parade of rather large proportions. It is proposed to organise this Parade on north Laurel Ave., north of Bus terminal garc_ge. This organising will commence at 1:00 P. M. Saturday September 15, 1945. The Parade will start to mover at about 2;00 P. M. and proceed along Miner St. to Rand 'Pk. We respectfully seek your permssion to stage this Parade, and further request tha you grant us such Police escort as you deem expedient. • 401 Letter Cont'd May we also suggest that in view of the all Des Plaines aspect of this Fair, embracing as it does, all of the mOjor interest of our great city, you might want to Nave a part in snaking it thesucess we are striving to attain. Gentlemen, you can contribute immeasurably tot eh ultimate success of this Fair by offically appointing Sautrady September 16, 1945 as All Des Plaines Day. A day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the blessings thatare ours, and a day of uniting atter theS comer vacation season, to work toget er toward the building of an ever greater Des Planes. Finally, gray we extend a most cordial invitation to all of y6Q, to be present at the official opening of the Home Town Fair, at Rand Park Field House, Saturday afternoon September 15, c 4:00 P. M. Gentlemen, the cessation of hostilities brings us face to face with stern e9conomic realities affecting our entire community. Each community that strives to sdove its own problems, contributes its share, however samll, td the general welfere of the nation. No problem is insurmountable if enough people are untied to work out 1st solution. q11 you therefore take the lead in calling for a general uniting of al our forces, to work together for the establishment and maintainance of ecconomic keynote of the HomeTown Fair. . H. Southerwick, Pres. The motion was madey by Alderman Md Kay and seconded by Napieralski to grant permission for the parade, grant police escort as needed also the Mayor proclaim Sept. 1,i, 1945 as Des Plained Day and to refer ' the matter of participation at the Fair to the Public Relation Comm. The motion was voted upon b acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion ca-ried. RIVERVIEW CIVIC AtS'N The Clerk hien read thefollowing letter: • July14, 1945 City Council Gentlemen: On segeral occasions in the past several weeks we, oT Riverview, have had the inconvenience of not being able to use the water from our faucets for human consumption. This inconvenience was due to our not being notified when the water department of this cit; was either tapping or adding on to the water maind in this community'. We would appreciate any effimt you might put forth in notifying the residents of this community when such an event is to take place. By having a notification of this kind, we would be able to draw enough water, in advance, f'or our family needs to carry us over a specified length of time. Thankyou in advance fvv your consideration, We are, RIVJVIEW CIVIC i1SS'N L. K. Bond, Secy. The Mayor referred the letter to the Supt. Water. OFFICE OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE: The Llerk then read the following letter: August 4, 1945 Gentlemen: At the inception of 0. C. D., we were confronted with the probb m of arranging for division headquaters. A central location was not only desirable, but •.-ery essential. You former mayor, Mr. Charles H. Garland and then acting Cit Countil invited us to use space in your 402 Letter "ont'd Municipal Bldg. in the City of Des Plaines. We were not only extneded the privilege of using the space, but received full cooperation from all of the officials and the employees of the city'of Des Plaines, During the past year our 19th Division staff continued to function, but meetings were only held on rare ocassions and then only *hen absolutely necessary. In line with recent directives, theoffice is being closed and allunits in the 10th Division ha\Ee been so informed. We of the 10th division, aid I am sure that I can include the officals of all unties in the 10th division, want to express to your our ap'reciation for you valuavle assistance that has mant so much in working out themany problems that confronted us. In my work at Des Plaines, I always had the feeling of being with friends, and others in the 10th division have voiced similar expressions. We wilmusss the frequetnt contatr with our frind at Plaines In closing, let me again say thanky you,. A. L. Jones Chief of 10th Div, The Mayor placed tile above letter on file. APPOIN'T'MENT 'OF PROPERTY TA% INFO& IA ION COMMISSION: Mayor Pflughaupt reappointed the following to the Property Tax information ''ommision for a term of $affiffi four years ending April 30th, 1949. WE. L. Kunkel, J. R. Lawrence, Alderman T. R. Napie alski., The appo_ntments were confrimed on motion by Alderman Kehe'and' seconded by Campagna. C & N. W. RY RY. TO OIL TRACKS: The motion was made by Alderman Campagan and seconded by Napieralski that the clerk write a letter to C. N. RRy to oil the railroad tracks in this city. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the mttion cariied. C. & N. W. R. RY CROSSINGS: The Mayor was made by Alderman Napieralski and seconded by Campagna that the matter of repairing the C. N. W. RR Crossings which was delayed do to the war be refered to the Municiapl Developemta Comm. and tie Public Protection Comm. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon themayor declared the maxim= motion carried. GOLF & WOLD RD. (STOP SIGN): Alderman Mckay suggested a stop sign be placed on Golf Rd. West of Wold R. The mayor ordered the ma -.ter refered to the Traffic omm. APPROVAL OF I'INUTES: Each member of the council having been supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regualar meeting of theaugust 3, 1945. tine motion was made by Alderman Mc Kay and seconded by Charringhausen that the said minutes he approved. Themot on was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and said minutes approved. ADJOURNMOT : The motion was made by Alderman Vaurinek and seconded by Campagna to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.