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06/17/1946495 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1946, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson responding to roll call. There being no objections, the Mayor allowed.Mr. Edd Schlagel to ad.. dress the Council. He said that due to the Arlington Park races, trains have been added to the service. Although the signals and gates were in perfect order and also policemensome of the crossings, the train whistles were blown unnecessarily. He asked the Council to try to have the Chicago and Northwestern Railway eliminate this whistling;and the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to write the Chicago and Northwestern Railway and also the Soo Line Railway, whose trains were doing likewise. OFFICERS' REPORTS: The City Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer H. A. Ahbe for the month of May, 1946. STREETS COMMITTEE: Alderman Scharringhausen, Chairman, reported on the petition of Cumberland lot owners of Lots 1 to 16 and 24 to 39 in Block Nine (9) regarding vacating of the alley. He said there were no object%ons. The motion -was then made by Alderman Scharringhausen and rpt seconded by Johnson that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance �,1 for vacating the alley, and substitute instead of said alley a ten (10) foot easement for public utilities. The motion was voted upon by ocelo- t= motion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 'd Alderman Scharringhausen reported that the streets in Cumberland Terrace had been repaired by Wallen Brothers. At the April 1st meeting a complaint had been received that the above compantes machines had damaged these streets. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Alderman McKay made the following report} June 17, 1946 REPORT OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ON HEARING OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY HELD IN DES PLAINES CITY HALL, JUNE 5, 1946. Gentlemen: As we were advised at Council meeting of June 3rd, the above hearing was to consider three petitions. The first petition considered was that involving property located on the west side of Greenwood Avenue just south of Florence Avenue in Maine Town- ship. Petitioner sought a variation from the strict application of Section 16 of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance which does not permit expansion of a non- conforming use in the R-4 district. I+ was.disclosed that there is now a building on the lot in question 48 feet long by 22 feet wide and petitioner de- sires to erect an annex. Existing building is used for storage of beer add soft drinks, and it is proposed to use the annex for same purpose. The Board asked if the City of Des Plaines wished to say anything either opposed or in favor of the petition and I stated that inasmuch as the property was so close to Fork Ridge we felt that that City should take any action necessary either in favor of or in opposition to the project. I ad- vised that as the addition was to be used fon the same business now conducted in existing building, we would not be inclined ,to oppose the petition, and would accept the judgment of the Board in the matter. When the City of Park Ridge was called upon, Alderman McKinstry re- quested and was granted five days in which to make known the position of Parkiidge. • The second petition considered was that involving property located on the north side of the intersection of Devon Avenue and Higgins Road, pe- titioner seeking to rezone from present classification as an R-4 to a B-1 District, or such variation as might be granted. Mr. Klein speaking as pea. titioner•explained his desire was to increase from frontage of 450 feet to 620 feet for business purposes in this particular location. In the course of his comments he stated that one of the reasons for.requesting extra frontage was that they may desire to erect a hotel. Speaking for the City of Des Plaines, I advised the Board that.we were not opposed to the petition, and would be inclined to accept the judgment of the Board. 496 Y (MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT CONT'D.) Mr. McKinstry advised that Park Ridge was opposed to the petition. T The final petition concerned property located on the south side 6f Touhy Avenue about 200 feet west of River Road. Petitioner sought to rezone from present classification as an R-4 to a B-1 District or such variation as the Board of Appeals might have power to grant. Mr. Klein, petitioner in this matter also, request rezoning to B-1 of 300 foot frontage onlbuhy. This property is close to the existing wilding known as the County House. I advised the Board that the City of Des Plaines was,not opposed to the petition. Mr. McKinstry advised the Board that Park Ridge was opposed to the petition. signed) S. E. McKay, Chairman Municipal Development Committee The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Napieralski to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and.the report concurred in. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Alderman Napieralski read the following: June 6, 1946. 19 1-90-79 Mr. T. R. Napieralski Chairman, Public Relations Committee City of -Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of May 15, 1946, in regard to the maintenance of the railroad right of way'through the business district of Des Plaines. I have now received a letter written by your City Clerk to our Di- vision Engineer - Mr. C. H. Perry, requesting lease to be reinstated. I interpret this letter to mean that you were successful in getting the Park Board to assume the entire maintenance cost of the parkways; and we are handling with our Land Commissioner on this basis. Will you please advise if this understanding is correct? For your information, we have a program for oiling the roadbed through suburban towns in this territayr, which will be carried out as soon as the oil is received. We expect to have this program completed this month. Very truly yours, (signed) E. C. Vandenburgh,Chief Engineer Alderman Napieralski Laid that Chief Engineer Meyer had promised to pay part of- the cost of maintenance of the Northwestern Park and that he would again communicate with him regarding same. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee, through its Chairman Al- derman Kehe, presented the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW UP PROPER VOUCHERS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 17042 Pub. Serv. Co. of No. I11. $1,714.50 17043 Frank Bremer & 17044 Des Plaines Journal $ 15.75 17045 Des Plaines Journal 17046 D. P. Publ. Co. 28.40 17047 Frank Bremer & Son 17048 Zephyr Cafe 29.68 17049 Des Plaines Cafe 17050 Village Elec. & Rad. Shop 79.60 17051 Maringer & Co. 17052 Tablet & Ticket Co. .51 17053 D.P. Tire & Batt.Serv. 17054 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 36.47 17055 Skokie Valley Asphalt 17056 Louton Paint & Varnish 201.88 17057 School Dist. #62 1705g Sears, Roebuck & Co., 14.88 17059 Blewitt,Florist 17060 Nagel's Sales & Serv. 6.75 17061 D.?.Tire & Batt.Serv. 17062 Esser & Lauritzen 52.10 17063 H -H Electric Co. 17064 Marblehead Lime Co. 252.00 17065 Merchants Chem. Co. 17066 National Cartage Co. . 22.78 17067 Victor's Motor Serv. 17068 Elgin Softener Corp. 58.90 17069 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. son $ 4.69 9.70 8.67 5.62 166.64 23.44 27.00 45.0 25.50 80.72 300.00 154.02 82.50 29.23 497 17070 17072 17074 17076 17078 17080 17082 17084 17086 17088 17090 17092 (BILLS CONT'D.) Kaufman's Elect. Shop Louton Paint & Varnish D. P. Mercantile Co. Barnett Christie Co. National Lead Co. Elgin Storage & Transfer Sears, Roebuck & Co. Parker Mater Tank Serv. U. L. Postmaster U -C Lite Mfgr. Co. G. Walter Pflughaupt Firemen's Pension Fund $ 5.10 87.63 25.40 5.87 60.17 Co. 9.00 11.70 534.87 75.15 24.50 15.00 1,569.05 17071 Wallace & Tiernan $ 51.56 17073 C. L. Bishop 3.75 17075 Johnson Electric 10.00 17077 Claus " olf 102.76 17079 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 5.66 17081 C. L. Bishop 12.60 17083 Mater Dept. Petty Cash 11.31 17085 Nm. Gass 47.00 17087 H -H Electric Co. 294.51 17089 Village Elec.& Rad. 17.50 17091 Des Plaines Journal 55.25 17093 Policemen's Pension -1,700.55 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Harm to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and -the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried andthe said resolution adopted. KLEIN DEVON,HIGGINS,TOUHY PROPERTY: Alderman McKay and Napieralski reported on covenants of Klein property. Alderman Napieralski stated it was necessary to make some changes in the covenants. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Napieralski that the City Clerk inform,by letter, Mr. Klein that the Council would acquiesce to make these changes. The Motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor chola; ed the motion carried. CANCEL BOND OF ROLAND FISCHER: The City Clerk reported having re- ceived the form for cancelation of the bond of Roland W. Fischer. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Napieralski that the Mayor and City Clerk execute the cancelation of Roland W. Fischer's bond. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor -declared the motion carried. DOALL AND HACK MACHINE COMPANIES: The Clerk read the following: June 7,1946 City Council of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Since the DoAll Company has located its principal place of busi- ness on Laurel Avenue and the Hack MachineCompany and other industries are Iodated on West Harding Avenue, there is considerable traffic on these two streets, and the intersection of Harding Avenue anu Laurel Avenue has been the scene of several adcidents. In order to teduce the possibility of future accidents, the under- sigrea respectfully request your honorable body to take into consideration the advisability of establishing Harding Avenue as a through street at 'Laurel Avenue, and the placing of stop signs on Laurel at Harding. We also wish to draw to your attention the hazardous intersection of Laurel Avenue and Northwest Highway, at which intersection there re- cently was an accident between a bus and a passenger car. Quite frequently a car is parked on the shoulder of Northwest Highway in front of the machine shop located at the Northeast corner of Laurel Avenue and Northwest Highway, and when a car is parked at this location, it is impossible to see oncoming Westbound traffic on Northwest Highway without first driving a car out into the traveled wad of Northwest Highway. In the interest of safety, parking should be prohibited on the North side of Northwest Highway for a reaQonabls distance East, of Laurel Avenue. Trusting you will give these two matters your immediate attention and that you will take the necessary action required to eliminate the hazards, we are Very truly yours THE DOALL COMPANY By J. W. Gooch HACK MACHINE COMPANY By Frank 71. Hack The Mayor referred the letter to the Streets Committee and the Traffic Com- mission. 498 (MINUTES CONT'D.) CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY CROSSING RESOLUTION: The Clerk read a resolution for the improvement by the Municipality under the Motor Fuel Tax Law of the crossings of the Chicago and,Northwestn Railway at Pearson Street, Graceland Avenue and Lee Street. Streets by contract at a cost of $13,500.00. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Kehe to adopt the said resolution. After several *inutes of discussion, the Mayor put the question. The Mayor,not being able to determine on a voice vote,requested the Clerk to call the roll with the following result: Ayes' Johnson, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay and Halverson. Nays' Napieralski and Harm. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. RESOLUTION TO Rii•EASE MEYER COAL COMPANY: The Clerk read the fol- lowing proposed resolution: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines sustained damages in the sum of One Hundred Fifteen' Dollars ($115.00) to one of its fire hydrants which was struck by a truck owned by the Meyer Coal and Material Company on December 14, 1945; and W$.�"REAS, repairs to said fire hydrant were made by the said Meyer Coal and Material Company and paid for by the said Meyer Coal and Material Company, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Des Plaines,(bok County, Illinois, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are here -by authorized and directed to execute a release of any. and all claims for damages to public property resulting from an accident under date of December 14, 1945, and oc- casioned by a truck owned by the Meyer Coal and Material Company. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Johnson to adopt the said proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. ORDINANCE -VACATING ROSE AVENUE'$. The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ROSE AVENUE IN SPKINGS' SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS", PASSED APRIL 8,1946. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson to suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on final passage. The Mayor pit the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion car- ried and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson to pass the said proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance finally passedl PASS 1946 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1st, 1946, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1946. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson that the City Coungil, having studied the said proposed ordinance, suspend the rules and Place the proposed ordinance on final passage. The Mayor put the question arid the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said proposed ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Napieralski to finally pass the proposed /ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavri- nek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhaasen,McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried aml theproposed ordinance finally passed. (MINUTES CONT'D.) VENDING MACHINES: Alderman Johnson, Chairman of the Public Protection Committee, reported that the City Clerk referred the matter of having an ordi- nance A ared on vending machines; due to canteens and gum machines now in use. The motion was made by alderman Johnson and seconded by Scharringhausen that the City Attorney prepare a vending machine ordinance. The motion was voted upon by gcnlamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MR. E. R. GERNHARDT CONDOLENCE: The motion was made by Alderman Napieralski and seconded by Johnson that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs. E. R. Gernhardt by the City Clerk, due to the death of Mr. E. R. Gern- hardt, who had contributed his service as member of the City Architectural Commission and other committees during Wad. War II. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the Council ha„ing been sup- plied with a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 1946, the motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Napieralski that the minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman McKay and sedonded by Harm to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared.the $otion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. lX/ OTTO G. J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JULY lst, 1946, AT 8:00 P. M. ICH, CITY CLERK. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided, with Aldermen Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Sdharringhausen, McKay, Harm and Halverson responding to roll call. Alder- man Johnson was absent the entire meeting. OFFICERS' REPORTS: The City Clerk submitted the reports of Building Inspector F. Scharringhausen, Electrical Inspector A. Rieck and City Clerk Henrich for the month of June, 1946. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Halverson, Chairman of the Water Com- mittee, reported about the water being shut off due to the severe storm on Friday, Juhe 28th, while the Fire Department was at a fire. SAFETY COUNCIL: Mrs. E. Pfeifer made the following report on shrub- bery on corners hazard to motorists: Your Committee on Study of shrubbery has investigated the above and has found after an inspection trip, obstruction to motorists at the following intersections: Center and Forest Avenues, River and Van Buren, River and Algonquin, River and Henry, Seventh and Golf Road (beth corners). I, your Committee on Study of shrubbery, therefore recommend: that for the safety of motorists, same be removed. Erna Pfeifer, Sec'ty D.P. Safety Council The Mayor referred the report to the Streets Committee. _ TRAFFIC COMMISSION: The Clerk read the following report: June 22, 1946 Mr. Otto Henrich, City.Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: At a recent meeting of the Traffic Commission, motion was made and carried suggesting that the City extend the one hour parking restriction on the east side of Lee Street, from the Miner Street alley, north to Park Place. Respectfully yours, (signed) V.L.Spiegler, Sec'ty D.P. Traffic Commission 499