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at the Council meeting. The Mayor then put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Wapieralski, Vavrinek,
Wolf, McKay and. Halverson. Nays: Kehe. The 4iyor thereupon declared the motion
carried And the rc+rt concurred in.
The Mayor inquired of Alderman McKay if he would deliver to the. Cook
County Zoning Board of Appeals the letter written by the Municipal Development Com'.
mittee, along with the Mayor's *or's and Clerk'; signaturee3„ informing that Board of
the action'taken at the 6ouncil meeting. Alderman McKay replied that Alderman
Napieralski would deliver the letter.
Vavrinek
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Miptimalske and seconded
by Napieralski to adjourn. -The motion was v oted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the meeting -regularly adjourned.'
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,CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MONDAY, AUGUST 5. 1946, AT 8:00 P. M.
CALLTO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G.%iter Pflug-
haupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe,
McKay,_ Harm and Halderson. Alderman Scharringhausen was absent the entire meeting.
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Clerk submitted the reports of City Treasurer
H. Ahbe, Building Inspector F. Scharringhausen, Electrical Inspector A. Rieck and
the City Clerk for the month of July, 1946. City Engineer Fletcher reported the
drilling of the new well had been delayed due to striking rock.
REZONING AT 1460 HENRY AVENUE AND 1418 mu SST: The Clerk sub-
mitted the following recommendations:
August 5, 1946
Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to notice published, a public hearing was held on July 30, 1946,
to consider' the application to zone from Class A ResidentiAl to Class B'multiple
family dwellings on the following described property:
Lots 7 and 8 in Block 3 in Riverside Addition to Des Plaines in
Sections 20 and 21, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd
P. M. This property is commonly known as 1460 Henry Avenue.
The hearing disclosed the block in which this reclassification was re-
quested, to be built up of single family units. There was presented to this Board
a petition signed by 21 owners of home within the block affected, indicating that
there is no objection on their part to permit this reclassification. There were
no objectors.
A petitioner at hhe hearing, in view of the disclosure that the exterior
appearance of the structure will not be changed in any way, requested his appli-
cation be amended as a request for a variation, thereby permitting said property
to remain classified as a single family residence area with a variation to permit
the use of same by two families. The proposed occupant of the addition to the
premises is a returned G.I. and a member of the family.
Your Zoning Board of "ppeals pursuant to authority vested in it has
granted a variation in this matter and asks concurrence of -the City Council.
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Respectfully submitted,
ZONING. BOARD OF APPEALS
By: Alvah H. James, Sedrebary
The motion was made by Alderman Napieralski and seconded'by McKay to concur in
the recommendation and that the City Attorney Opeka draft an ordinance for the
rezoning. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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also: August 5, 1946
Mayor And City Council •
City of Des Plaines, Illinois •-
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on July 3.0, 1946,
to consider the application to change the zoning from Class A Residential to Class
B Multiple family dwellings on the following described real estate:
• Lot 5 in Block 1 in the Si* of section 17, Talwnship 41 North,
• Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M., known as 1418 Perry Street.
▪ The meeting -disclosed that the one and a half.story building involved
was purchased -for the purpose of remodeling into a two family dwelling and that the
type of donstruction would be an asset to the neighborhood.
' All the other dwellings in this area•are now and have been for sometime
past uted for two family dwellings. There were no objectors.
' The Zoning Board of Appeals finds and therefore recommends to the City
Council that an Ordinance changing the classification from lass A Residential to
Class B Multiple Family dwellings be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
By: Alvah H. James, Secretary
The motion was made by Alderman Napterdnki and seconded by Mt,Kay to concur in
the recommendation and thatthe City Attorney draft an ordinance fol the rezoning.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayer declared the motion
carried.
WATER COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Halverson reported that the,last week
of July, the water pumped was the highest on record- - 1,456,000 gallons. One
day record: 1,562,000 gallons.
Alderman Halverson reported and displayed a certificate which City
Engineer E. N. Fletcher received from the office of the Coordinator of Inter-
American Affairs, Washington, D. C., acknowledgment and appreciation of the
patriotic and valued services rendered during the war years 1940-1944, while
serving as a member of the Institute of Inter -American Affairs.
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Alderman McKay reported the Committee
had met and discussed the Oakton Park Plat but several items were not approved,
so he would make a complete report at a later meeting.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTED: Alderman Wapieralski reported on a Trailer -
Camp located on the 40 acres known as Pitt Farm on the north side of T)ouhy Avenue
This land is outside of the City and he did not know if it was commercially zoned.
The motion was then made by Alderman Napieralski and seconded by Kehe that the
Municipal Development Committee with the Public Relation Committee contact the
Cook County Zoning Board regarding the camp. The motion was voted upon by ac-
clamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Aldermanw"apieralski reported receiving complaints regarding the con-
dition of Laurel Avenue north of Harding. The Mayor informed the Alderman that -
he would again refer this item tote Streets Committee, they having received a
report on the same item on June 3rd, 1946. -
APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee, through its Chairman, Alder+
man Kehe, presented the following -proposed resolutions
RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND
PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE
HEREBY AUTHORIZED '20 DRAW UP PROPER VOUCHERS
IN PAYMENT OF SAME
17208 Middle States Tel. Co.
17210 Burroughs Adding Machine
17212 Des Plaines Journal
77214 Des Plaines Journal
17216 D. P. Tire X Battery
17218 Hartless-Austin
17220 Lien Chemical Co.
17222 D. P. Tire a Battery
17224 H -H Electrid Co.
17226 Grote Mfgr. Co.
17228 Meyer Coal & Mat'l Co.
17230 Louise Esser & Sons
17232 B. F. Kinder's Sons
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$ 29.90
Co. 8.08
106.20
3.90
15.00
1.65
7.74
35.74
300.00
295.20
-323.56
115.00
.92
17209 Koehler Bros. Serv. Sta.$275.11
17211 63.50
17213 2.00
17215 21.05
17217 26.01
17219 444.13
17221 95.23
17223 42.17
17225 29.99
17227 210.60
17229 9.25
17231 4.94
17233 117.83
D. P. Publ. Co.
D. P. Publ. Co.
Des Plaines Motor Sales
W. 8. Darley & Co.
Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal
Gordon R. Buick & Co.
D. P. Tire & Battery
H. 0. Tibbitts
Skokie Valley Asphalt
Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal
Western Contractors Sup.
H- H Electric Co.
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17234 Donald R. Hoyt $133.00
17236 Nagel's Sales & Serv. 15.76
17238 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal
17240 Chego. and N.W. R. R. Co.
17242 Pennsylvania Salt Mfgr.
17244 Meyer Coal & Mat'1 Co.
17246 Barrett -Christie Co.
17248 Gordon R. Buick & Co.
17250 B. F. Kinder's Sons
17252 National Lead Co.
17254 First Nat'l. Bank of DP
17256 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal
17258 Nagel's Sales & Serg.
17260 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
17262 E. N. Fletcher
17264 James B. Clow &Sons
17266 Claus Wolf
17268 Hartless-Austin
89M D. P. Publ. Co.
17235
17237
70.02 17239
10.76 17241
11.25 17243
187.72 17245
10.71 17247
137.52 17249
8.39 17251
32.90 17253
300.00 17255
7.96 17257
1.59 17259
57.81 17261
100.00 17263
213.22 17265
68.50 17267
1.65 17269
8.80 90M
D. P. Motor Sales
D. P. Tire & Batt.
Pittsburgh -Des Moines
Marblehead Lime Co.
Elgin Softener Gorp.
Omega Machine Go.
Kelite Products, Inc.
James B. Clow & Sons
Inland Supply Co.
Parker Water Tank Serv.1,080.87
Louton Paint & Varnish 54.47
D. P. Motor Sales 6.80
Hacker's Serv. Sta. 2.00
Burroughs Adding Mach. 3.86
Chas. J. Andersen & Co. 587.50
Louis Esser & Sons 275.00
Spiegler's Dept. Store 11.14
Walter Lagerhausen 75.00
D. P. Journal 14.40
$ 25.20
6.00
163.62
240.00
58.89
3.28
97.50
66.97
6.58
The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Harm to adopt the said pro-
posed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with
the following result: Ayes:.Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe,
McKay, Harm and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion
carried and the said resolution adopted.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORTS: The 0lerk read the following reports:
August 3, 1946
Otto Henrich, Qty Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
With reference to the committee report dated July 15 relative to the
traffic hazard at Webford and Laurel Avenues, we see no necessity of making any
recommendations for, or against, the removal of the small island, for we find that
it was of no particular benefit, nor was it a hazard to the motoring public, and
since the work has bawl c ompleted and the island removed, we do not see the need
of any change, nor additional expense to our City.
Respectfully yours,
D.P. Traffic Commission
(signed) V. L.4piegler, Secretary.
The Mayor ordered it placed on file.
August 3, 1946
Otto Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Regarding the coiimittee report dated June 3 and June 17, with reference
to stop signs at Harding and Laurel Avenues, we are unanimous in that we feel that
a stop sign should not be placed on either of these corners for we do not believe
there is sufficient traffic to warrant the necessity of motoriAts on either street
coming to a complete stop. Slow signs may. be installed if you so choose.
Respectfully yours,
D.P. Traffic Commission
(signed) V. L. Spiegler, Secre*arr
The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Kehe to refer the report
to the Public Protection Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Otto Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illingis
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August 3, 1946
Dear,Sir: -
fhile.touring the Qity_ and making various inspections we found_ partial
blockades in the atreets east of Graceland Avenue, on W illow Street and that im-
mediate vicinity, at a rather late hour; We:find that at certain times of the day
they.may prove, to be hazardous and should be removed from the street by sundown.
Respectfully submitted,
D.P. Traffic Commission
(signed) V. L. Spiegler, Secretary
The letter was referred to Alderman Napieralski to find some person who will be
responsible for the removal of the blockades at night.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REPORTS COMM.)
August 3, 1946
Otto Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
We recommend to the City Council asking that they contact thil State
Highway Department for the purpose of rerouting State Highway 62, and removing
it fromilgonquin load within the City limits of Des Plaines. We suggest that fxm
the east, Route 62 turn left off of Talcott Rd. on to either Touhy Avenue or on
to Oakton Street and go west to Route 83 which is Mt. Prospect Rd. or any inter-
secting point west of that route before it again turns north to Algonquin Ri. to
proceed west. Respectfully submitted,
D.P.Traffic 6ommission
(signed) V. L. Spiegler, Secretary
The letter was referred to the City Clerk to communicate with the State Highway
Department. The Clerk was to send a copy of the letter to the Secretary of tile
Traffic Commission.
August 3, 1946
Otto Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
We recommend to the "ouncil that "no parking" signs be placed on
both sides of Prairie Avenue, between Center and Led Streets.
Respectfully yours,
^= D.P.Traffic Commission
.ezt (signed) V. L. Spiegler, Secretary
The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Kehe to refer the letter
to the Public Protectiontbmmittee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
August 3, 1946
Otto Henrich, City Clerk
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Many members of the Traffic Commission have examined the hazardous
intersection at the corner of Laurel Avenue and th4 Northwest Highway, and we
recommend to the City CouncilNthat they eliminate parking fifteen feet east of
the building line of Laurel A enue en,the north side of Northwest Highway.
We also recommend tHat "no parking" signs be placed fifteen feet from
the corners, first: on the north side of Parklace east of Lee Street, second:
on the south side of Jefferson Street east of Lee Street, third: on the north
side of Thacker Street east of Lee Street, and fourth: on the east side of Lee
Street north of Thacker Street.
Respectfully yours,
D.P.Traffic Commission
(signed) V. L. Spiegler, Secretary
(include east side of Lee Street between Park Place and Jefferson Street)
The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Napieralski to refer the let-
ter to the Public Protection Committee and to include no parking on the east side
of Lee Street as shown in the above parentheses for study and report.
STATE HIGHWAY PERMIT AND RESOLUTION: The Clerk presented a State High-
way Permit and resolution regarding a request by Joseph Divito to install sewer
and water service on Busse Highway near Mason Lane. The motion was made by Al-
derman Halverson and seconded by Johnson to refer the matter to the Water and Sewer
Committee for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
$HAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER: The Clerk then read the following:
August
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
The Chamber bf Commerce of Des Plainesin cooperation with the Chamber of
Commerce of Park Ridge, respectfully requests the assistance of your group in
realizing an improvement in our telephone service.
A joint meeting of committees represeiting the two cities resulted in
a motion to request the City Council to obtain from its attorney information as
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(COMMERCE LETTER CONT'D.)
to the duration of the present franchise and also the best legal method to use
in approaching the Illinois Commerce Commission to obtain a hearing on this matter.
We request your immediate action 6n the matter.
Very truly yours,
DES PLAINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
mss/ip (signed Fred A. Gloor, President
The motion was made by "lderman Napieralski and seconded by McKay to refer the leo,
ter to the City Attorney and the Public Relation Committee for study and action.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
WALL COMPANY STREET DEDICATION: The Clerk read the followings
August 2, 1946
City ofihs Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
I wish to advise that thelbAlltbmpany, whom I present, desires to dedi-
cate for street purposes, that part of Laurel Avenue adjacent to their property
and not now dedicated for street purposes. At present, Laurel Avenue is only
a half street for the entire length of the DoAll Company's property on Laurel Ave.
To make this dedication, it is necessary that the proper survey be made
and recorded with the Recorder of Deeds.
Will you kindly advise whether the City is agreeable to accepting this
dedication, and if your action is favorable, will you please have your City En-
gineer contact me in the matter.
Very truly yours,
MADDEN, MECCIA ANDMEYER
(signed) Kenneth G. Meyer
The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson to refer the let-
ter to the Street Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
JAC ROH6 REQUEST TO OPERATE A TAXI: The Clerk read the following:
July 31, 1946
Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council:
I am writing to you in regards to starting my own cab business, and would
like your consent on the matter.
I have lived in D es Plaines all of may life, outside of the thirty
months which I spent in the U. S. Army.
1I have had considerable driving experience, dxaring the U. S. Army trucks
as I served with the Array Engineers through England, France and Germany and after
the war in Europe was over I was sent direct to the Philippines and I drove trucks
on the mountains of Luzon.
Now that I am honorably discharged I would like to go in my own business.
I have also drove cab for Harry Pachhetti, operating the two-tone
cab company and have worked for my uncle Ed Hacker here, driving the two truck and
making road calls.
I do not think the cabs that are now operating are filling the demand
for service to the people, and as this City is growing larger all the time I
think it could use another cab.
I remain yours sincerely,
(signed) Jack Rohs, 1303 Henry Avenue, Des Plaines
The Mayor referred the letter to the Public Protection Committee.
TRAIN WHISTLES: The Llerk read the following:
July 27, 1946
Mayo and City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
1 would be interested to know if you can do something to eliminate some
of the incessant noise on the Belt Line Railroad which has become a public nuisance
affecting a large portion hf the west side of our City.
The worst offenders happen along near midnight when about 6 of every 7
trains each whistle 8 times within a short distance tho both the Thacker Street
and Wolf Roads are fully protected by modern electric signals.
®casionally a train rumbles thru without whistling for either crossing,
while numerous others just keep on whistling thruout the entire quarter miles or so
section.
Yours truly,
(signed) Wilbur Kurtz,
(TRAIN WHISTLES CONTID.)
The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Kehe that the Clerk write
a letter to the three railroads, requesting the abatement of whistling, signal
bell ringing, and blocking of crossings by freight trains...Informing the rail-
roads that if continued, a complaint would be filed with the $nterstate Com-
merce Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
CANADIAN THISTLES: Alderman McKay reported a"complaint of Canadian
thistles on Lot 23, Columbia Avenue, Cumberland Terrace. After some discussion,
the motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Napieralski to refer the
matter to the Public Protection(bmmittee with power to act.
1946 TAX WARRANTS: Alderman Kehe reported that City Treasurer H. J.
Ahbe informed him it would be necessary to issue tax warrants for the 1946 Tax
Levy. The motion was made by "lderman Kehe and seconded by Napieralski that the
City Attorney Opeka prepare an ordinance for the issue of $20,000.00 1946 Tax
warrants, at 11% to be purchased by the First National Bank of Des Plaines.
the Motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT ON WASHINGTON STREET: Alderman Napieralski
requested a light be pladed on lkshington between Graceland and Laurel. TheMayor
referred the request to the Street Committee.
BIDS FOR NEV POLICE SQUAD CAR: The motion was made by Alderman Johnson
and seconded by McKay that the bids for the squad car be opened. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The
Clerk then read the bids as tabulated:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Purnell and Wilson 1680.00
Des Plaines Motor Sales 655.85
The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Napieralski to refer the
bids to the Public Protection Committee with five minutes' recess and report
back to the Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the
Mayor dedlared the motion carried.
The Mayor suggested the paving bids be opened and a recess had for
both bids.
BIDS FOR PAVING ARTERIAL STREET #14: The motion was made by Alderman
McKay and seconded by Vavrinek that the Clerk be instructed to open the bids for
pdving Arterial Street #14. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The ('lerk then read the bids as tabulated:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Skokie Valley Asphalt "ompany t 9,5$0.60
Black Top Roads Company 9,859.00
Rock -Road Construction Cbmpany 9,837.00
The motion was made by AldermanTblf and seconded by Kehe that the bids be referred
to the Streets Committee to check the bids with City Engineer Fletcher.
The Mayor ordered a recess to check both bids.
After a recess, the motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by
Halverson thatas arepresentative of the Des PlainesMotor Sales had verified in
writing that the bids of his company was Six Hundred Fifty -Five Dollars andEighty-
Five Cents ($655.85), to accept their bid for a police squad car. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The motion was then made by lderman W olf and seconded by McKay that
the bid of Skokie Valley Asphalt Company in the sum of Ninty-Five Hundred Fifty
Dollars and Sixty Cents ($9,550.60) be accepted, subject to approval of the
State Highway Department and upon their approval that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract and that the checks of the other bidders be
returned. The motion was voted upon bcclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR PAVING PARTSOF THIRD AVENUE
AND NORTH GOLF CUL DE SACS
Mayor and City Council
of the City of Des Plaines,
Cook -County, Illinois.
Gentlemen:
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We heretwith submit an Ordinance for the improvement of part of Third Avenue
and part of North Golf Cul de Eac within the City of Des Plaines, Cbunty Bf Cook
and State of Illinois, by furnishing and constructing therein a connected system
of streets, by pavement and appurtenances, together with an estimate of the cost
of said improvements, including a sum not to exceed six per cent (6%) of said
estimated cost to be applied towards the making and collecting the assessment
as is by law provided, and recommend the passage of said Ordinance and the making
og.said improvement contemplated therein.
Respectfully submitted this 5th day of August, A. D. 1946.
BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
(signed)G. Walter Pflughaupt, President
LeRoy J. Vavrinek,Secretary
Also, Henry J. Halverson, Henry Harm, R. G. Wolf, S. E. McKay, E. W. `'ohnson,
Henry J. Kehe, t. R. Napieralski
ESTIMATE OF COST
To the Board of Local Improvements
City of Des Plaines, Cook(bunty' illinois
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit an estimate ,made by the Engineer for the City of
Des Plaines, of the cost of improving a system of streets, including the cost of
furnishing all labor, equipment and materials, as follows, to -wit:
THIRD AVENUE: from a point twenty (Meet north of theaenter"line
of Golf head to a point five hundred and ten (510) feet north of the center line
of Golf Road, and
NORTH GOLF_CUL DEM: from the east line of Third Avenue to a point
sic hundred and fifty (6504.feet east of the east line of Third Avenue, be im-
proved by constructing concrete curb and gutter and by surfacing theroadway be-
tween the gutter slabs with bituminous material.
That the width of the proposed improvement shall be twenty-six (26)
feet measured between the back or parkway side of the durbs, except at the north
end of Third Avenue and at the east end of North Golf Cul de Sac where the
curb shall be laid in a circle. Said circle shall have a radius of twenty+isix (26)
feet measured from the radius point at the center of the street to the back of
parkway side of the curb.
Included intthe cost of the improvement shall be the cost of making
the necessary grading for the construction of the curb and gutter and for the
widening of the existing eighteen (18) foot pavement, the cost of widening the
present pavement and the construction of inlets and other necessary appurtenances.
The back or parkway face of the curt and gutter shall be thirteen (13)
feet from the center line of the roadway. The curb shall be three 3) inches high,
measured above the flow line of the gutter and the gutter shall have a thickness
of eight (8) inches. The distance from the back or parkway side of the durb to
the front or roadway face of the gutter shall be eighteen (18) inches. The curb
shall have a thickness of six (6) inches at the gutter line and the front or road-
way face of the curb shall be convex. The curb and gutter shall be built of Port-
land Cement concrete composed of one part of Portland cement to not more than
five parts of aggregate mixed with sufficient water to form a workable, pasty
consistency.
After the construction of the curb and gutter, that portion of the road-
way between the existing pavement and the gutter slab shall be excavated to a
depth of eight (8) inches below the top of the gutter slab. This area shall then
be built up with an eight (8) inch$A water -bound macadam base constructed in
two layers of four -(4) inches each, each layer, to be covered with limestone
screenings, wetted and thoroughly rolled. The entire surface of the existing
pavement shall then be scarified and those portions which are above grade shall
be cut down to grade and those portions which are below grade shall be built up
to grade by the addition of crushed limestone and screenings.
After the roadway has been built to finished grade the entire sur-
face between the gutter slabs shall be wetted and rolled. The roller used shall
be a self-prppelled roller weighing not less than five (5) tons.
The entire roadway surface between the gutter slabs shall then be
covered with a prime coat of asphalt, MC01 or PA -1 applied uniformly at the rate
of 0.50 gallons per square and of roadway surface. The prime coat shall be
permitted to cure until through penetration has been obtained, but not less
than twenty-four (24) hours. After the prime coat has been properly cured the
entire4 roadway shall be uniformly covered with an application of emulsified as-
phalt, RC -2 or Petroleum asphalt cement, PA -3, applied at the.rate of 0.30 gal-
(ESTIMATE CONT'D.)
lons per square yard of roadway surface. Immediately after the bituminous ma-
terial has been applied, cover coat aggregate, consiting of crushed gaavel or
of lime stone chips shall be spread uniformly over the treated surface at the
rate of fifteen (15) pounds per square yard of roadway surface, and the entire
surface shall then be rolled with a self-propelled roller weighing not less than
ten (10) tons. A second coat of asphalt and stone material shall then be applied
in the same manner. After the second coat has been completed a seal coat con-
sisting of either emulsified asphalt RC -2 or Petroleum asphalt PA -3, shall be
applied uniformly at the rate of 0.30 gallons per square yard of roadway surface.
Immediately after tile bituminous material has been applied, pea gravel coated
with asphalt shall be applied at the rate of twenty (20) pounds per square yard
of roadway surface and the entire surface again rolled with a self-propelled rol-
ler weighing not less than ten (10) tons.
Expansion joints of one-half () inch premolded bituminous material
shall be placed across the crub and gutter at fifty (50) foot intervals.
Two inlets shall be constructed in this improvement.
One inlet shall be located in the gutter slab at the east end of the
North Golf Cul de Sac.
The second inlet shall be lecated in the west gutter slab on Third
Avenue Three hundred k300) feet north of the center line of Golf Road.
Said inlets shall be constructed of brick or of concrete inlet blocks,
and shall have an inside measurement of twenty-four (24) inches by ten and one-
half (10i)inches and a depth of eighteen (18) inches measured frbm the top face
of the gutter; the walls shall be eight (8) inches thick and shall rest upon a
concrete foundation six (6) inches thick. The inlets shall be fitted with a
cast iron frame and grate sidilar to Neenahibundry Company.'s No. R-3478,
set flush with the top face of the gutter.
The inlet at the east end of North Golf Cul de Sac shall be don-
nected to the existing twelve (12) inch drain tile by means of eight (8) inch
glazed pipe.
The inlet at the west gutter of Thirdr&venue shall be connected to the
existing catch basin by means of an eight (8) inch pipe.
Existing inlets, catch basins, valve vaults and manholes shall be ad-
justed to the finished grade of this improvement.
A11 materials entering into the construction of this improvement shall
be the kind and quality as specified herein, and suitable for the purpose for
which they are intended to be used.
The entire improvement shall be constructed in a complete and workman-
like manner and in accordance with the ordinance therefor.
And including a sum not exceeding six per cent (6%) of the
estimated cost thereof to be applied towards the cost of making and collecting
the assessment therefor as is by law provided, viz:
ESTIMATE
2,500 Lineal feet of Portland concrete curb & gutter 1.20 per cubic yd.$3,250.00
300 cubic yds. of earth excavation at 1120 per cubic yard 360.00
400 cubic yds. of crushed limestone, placed wetted, compacted and shaped
' 1,600.00
to grade ® 4.00 per cub.yard
3,500 square yards of bituminous
two cover coats and one seal
gravel and bituminous coated
per square yard
2, inlets complete with cast iron frame and grates
10 lineal feet of 8 inch pipe @ 2.00 per ft.
5 manholes to be adjusted to grade at 20.00
surfacing consisting of one prime coat,
coat, together with the necessary crushed'
pea gravel complete in plan at 0.60 cents
2,100.00
120.00
20.90
100.00
$7,550.00
377.50
- 151.00
$8,078.50
Engineering at 5%
Inspection at 2%
each
e 60.00 each
6% to be applied towards the cost of making and collecting
the assessment 0 .71
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And I hereby certify that in my opinion the above estimate does not
emceed the probable cost of the proposed improvement and the lawful expense at-
tending the same.
(signed G. Walter Pflughaupt,
President of the Board of Local
Improvements of the City of Des Plaines,
Cook County, Illinois.
FIRST RWING OF AN ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PARTS
OF THIRD AVENUE AND NORTH GOLF CUL DE SAC
WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, INCLUDING THE COST OF FURNISHING ALL
LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
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(MINUTES CONT►D.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The members of the Council having been supplied
with copies of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 1946 and the special
meetings of July 22, 26 and 29, 1946, the motion was made by Alderman McKay and
seconded by Halverson that the minutes be approved. The motion was made and 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 seconded by
Harm to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor
declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.
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OTTO W. J. ENRICH, CITY CLERK.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUIN?CIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES•,
'ILLINOIS, :-HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MONDAY EVENING. AUGUST 19. 19461 AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflug•
haupt, who presided, and the Deputy Clerk called the roll with Aldermen Johnson,
Napieraiski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Hary and Halverson re-
sponding to the roll -call.
OFFICERS' REPORTS,: A. M. Esser,•Superintendent of Public Works, told the
Council of his department's need for a storage place for equipment.
City Engineer Fletcher reported that they were 120' down with the new well
and had struck limestone first at 90', in comparison to 165' for the Cater Well and
197' for the Normal Well. He stated that more progress had been made above ground.
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Police Chief H. Becker reported officially that the arsonist who had started
the fires in Des Plaines last March, was in the custody of the local Police Department.
Chief Becker said that a signed confession admitting starting the fire at the Beckwith
address on Graceland was inhis hands, and more confessions are expected.
Chief Becker also reported that the State Highway Department had made a
four-way stop at Rand Road and Miner Street (Dempster) and had placed the signs up.
WALNUT AVENUE STORM SEWER: The Deputy Clerk then read the following letter:
August 19, 1946
Honotable Mayor and C ity Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen,
I herewith submit to you complete plans and specifications together with a de-
tailed cost estimate of what I have called "The Walnut Avenue Storm Sewer".
This storm sewer has been designed to serve that area of Des Plaines from
the C. & N. W. Railroad south to Algonquin Road and from the Des Plaines River west
to the City limits.
The eastern half of this area is one of the most densely populated sections
of Dea Plaines; the western half is growing rapidly. At the present time there are
more than sixty homes under construction in this area and within the next five years
more than 500 additional homes will be built.
- During the heavy rain storm of several weeks ago many of the basements in
this area were flooded. As more homes are built more basements will be flooded.
The need for an adequate storm sewer system in Des Plaines is second only
to our need for an adequate water supply.
This storm sewer will serve, directly or indirectly, more than 3,000 lots.
The estimate cost of the sewer is $300,000.00 or approximately 4100.00 per lot.
Those lots receiving a direct benefit may be assessed more than those which will re•
ceive an indirect benefit. $100.00 is an average cost per lot.
As you know, these plans are a part of our Post -War program. Your permis-
sion is herewith requested to submit two copies of the plans and specifications to
the Illinois Post -War Planning "ommission.
Respectfully submitted,
(signed) E. N. Fletcher, engineer for Des Plaines