08/04/1947655
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY
EVENING, AUGUST 4, 1947. AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDEtt: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter
Pflughaupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Wolf, Baines, Harm, McKay,
and Morava responding to the roll call. Aldermen Kehe and Halversen were on vacation,
while Alderman Vavrinek arrived after the roll call. (In the absence of City Clerk
Henrich who is vacationing, Deputy City Clerk, Lucey, assisted at the meeting.)
OFFICIAL REPORTS: The Deputy submitted the reports of Electrical Inspec-
tor A. Rieck, Electrical Inspector F. F. Scharringhausen, and City Clerk Otto Henrich
for the month of July. The June and July reports of City Treasurer H. J.'Ahbe were also
presented.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S TEN YEAR REPORT: The following report was then read:
To the Honorable Mayor and
City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
July 1, 1947
Building Inspector's report on Permits issued during the last ten
years, June 1937 through June 1947.
775 New Single Family Residences
189 2 -Unit Duplex 1213 Living Units in
6 4 -Unit Duplex New Construction
6 6 -Unit Duplex
429 Alterations & Add'ns. to Residences
15 Move & Remodel Residences
1 Move Building out of City Limits
18 Demolish Residences, Buildings, & Garages
518 Reroof & Reside Residences
19 Apartment Add'ns. & Remodelings
39 Move Garages, Add'ns. & Alterations
432 New Garages
8 Tool Houses
39 Poultry Houses
6 New Industrial, DoAll, Contour Saws, Blaski, Allspun, Burval, Ampress
28 New Commercial
84 Add'ns. & Alterations Commercial
19 Add'ns. to Industrial & Remodel
143 Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
38 Reroof Commercial
11 Alterations to Churches & Schools
2 New Churches, Bible Faith & Good Shepherd
3 Experimental Greenhouses
2 Service Stations
1 Bulk Oil Plant
14 Storage Tank Installations
16 Sign Erections
12 Awnings & Fences
2 New Foundations under Old Buildings
1 Billboard & Sign Reconditioning
2 Display Buildings
10 Permit Renewals
1 Reroof Industrial
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Respectfully submitted,
F. F. Scharringhausen
Building Inspector
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
As this ten year report is a record of the Building Inspector's ten
years of continuous service to the City, the Mayor ordered said report placed on file.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: City Engineer Fletcher reported that no action
had been taken by the Division Engineer regarding the railroad crossings and suggested
that either the City Clerk or himself be authorized to write to a higher authority,
e. g. the Chief Engineer of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and cite the case.
The Mayor instructed the City Engineer to write the letter and get some action.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON SOUTH SIDE STORM SEWERS: City Attorney Opeka
reported regarding the south side storm sewers. He said that about 1/3 of the City's
population was involved in the obtaining of a list of the property owners on the south
side, and he expected to h=ve a list of thn property owners within a week or ten days.
-PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: The following letter was then raad:
July 9, 1947
The Hon. G. Walter Pflughaupt
Mayor of Des Plaines
City Hall
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Mayor Pflughaupt:
On June 19th I wrote you about the Women's Auxiliary of St. Francis
Hospital in Evanston planning to hold. a Tag Day on September 3rd of this year. We
then asked for permission of the municipal government of Des Plaines in which the
members of the Auxiliary expect to operate on the proposed Tag Day.
To this day we have had no response to our inquiry and we now write
to learn if any action has been taken or will be toward granting this request.
We do not wish to give the impression of pressing this matter, because
there may not have been time for you to take action on this matter. However, the
Women's Auxiliary of St. Francis will greatly appreciate receiving, at your earliest
convenience, an answer to their request. The city of Evanston, the town of Glenview
and Ward 39 of Chicago have already granted the Women's Auxiliary permissionto hold
the Tag Day on September 3rd.
Very truly yours,
Irving Perril)., M. D.
IP:mk General Chairman
The Chairman, Alderman Harm, then made the motion that the council
concur in his committee's recommendation that the City grant approval for holding
the Tag Day as requested. The motion was seconded by McKay and the motion was then
voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared it carried.
STREETS AND SANITATION COMMITTEE'S REPORT: Alderman Vavrinek, Chair-
man of the Streets and Sanitation Committee, reported that the marking of the City
streets would be completed within the next few days.
SECOND READING##ORDINANCE: The Deputy then read for second reading,
the following ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE
II OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC
UPON PUBLIC STREETS, BOULEVARDS
AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDTNaNCES OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES IN CONFLICT HER.E-
WITH" AS AMENDED.
The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Vavrirek, that
the ordinance be adopted by the City. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy called
the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf,
Baines, Harm, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. Absent: Two. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and the ordinance finally passed.
The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Wolf
that the ordinance be published in the Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
INSTALLATION OF PUMPS: Alderman McKay asked what action had been taken
by the Sanitary District regarding the City's request for installation of pumps. City
Engineer Fletcher said he had no recent letters, and thought the Sanitary District
should be contacted again. The Mayor instructed the Deputy to check the files and
then address a letter to the Sanitary District.
SMITH AND HILL PLAT: The Deputy then read the following letter:
(SMITH AND HILL PLAT CONT'D.)
City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
August 4, 1947
The City Plan Commission has approved the Smith and Hill "Park Ridge
Manor No. 2" plat. The protective covenants are attached thereto.
The motion was made by Alderman
the plat with attached protective covenants be
that the City Plan Commission had approved it.
Council members to study the plat.
Yours truly,
Otto W. J. Henrich, Secretary
Des Plaines Plan Commission
Johnson and seconded by Morava, that
accepted as submitted, due to the fact
The Mayor called a recess to allow the
After the Mayor dismissed the recess, Alderman Johnson's motion was
voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the
Park Ridge Manor No. 2 plat approved.
SCHROEDER-FAMILY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Deputh then read a "Thank you"
P`` card from Mrs. Charles Schroeder and family.
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AVIATION COMMITTEE REPORT: The Deputy then read the following:
August 1, 1947
The Honorable Mr. Pflughaupt,
Mayor of the City of Des Plaines, Ill.
Dear Sir:
Following through on the Sunday Tribune announcement of July 27th, 1947,
with regard to the notice of the Douglas Field plans, the following information was
made where about 1500 acres would be added to the present airport site. This state-
ment is now countermanded with new information --with an expected acquisition of 5400
acres to a final 6900 acres to be included in the new airport.
Past information also stated that the new airport to be completed by
1955 would total $50,000,000. This sum has been extended to an estimated $75,000,000
and if the past progress is any indication of a firal figure, we may expect it to go
as high as $100,000,000.
Layman gossip of a new plan for super airport to be located south of
Chicago has no foundation. There is no doubt but what the plans for Douglas are now
in the final stage with all committments in, with CAA approval on hand, and lay -out
approved.
A co-ordination of county, state, township and federal surveys are
now under way to tie in with all departments.
A recommendation that our city engineer check with the surveyors now
on location at Douglas to tie their plans with city boundaries seems to be in order.
The last report carried the notice of the committee resolutions to co-operate with
the airport program so as to take advantage of what ever features are offered for our
community's benefit.
The committee is watching the progress closely. Additional reports
will follow.
Respectfully yours,
THE AVIATION COMMITTEE
D Charles Hodlmair
HIGHWAY PERMIT: The Deputh then announced the receipt of Department
of Highways Permit No. 3209"for the construction of an entrance culvert in the north
ditch of Dempster Street, 150 lin. feet east of Mt. Prospect Road. Said culvert to
be 12" in diameter, 50' long and constructed of R. C. P. or C. M. P.," as requested
by City Engineer Fletcher. The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded Ly
Vavrinek to accept the permit. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupom
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
WATER -SEWER REQUEST BY HUNTING: The Deputy then Read:
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(MATER#SEWER REQUEST LETTER. CONT'D)
1417 Campbell Ave.
Des Plaines, Ill.
August 4, 1947
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Des Plaines City Council
Gentlemen:
Due to the fact that there are no water and sewer pipes extending
down Stewart Ave. from River Road east it is my desire and also that of Mr. Wm. Kurth
of 1120 N. Leclair Ave., Chicago, to have the city council grant us the privilege of
having the necessary water and sewer pipes laid as soon as possible.
It is our understanding from City Attorney Opeka that it is possible
for us to enter into a contract with the city of Des Plaines which will enable us to
have the necessary water and sewer pipes laid by private contract and that the city
will prohibit any other property owners from tapping in to the lines without their
first paying their prorata share (based onyour special assessment proceedure) of
the original cost of laying the water and sewer pipes plus accumulatedinterest on
such costs prorated. I believe City Attorney Opeka will state to the city council
that this proceedure is legally 0. K.
Both Mr. Kurth and I are desirous of having the city council instruct
the city attorney to draw up such a contract and we shallappreciate your favorable
vote on this matter tonight, due to our desire to contract immediately for the laying
of the water and sewer.
It is our further desire that, the council have the proper committee
check over the matter of the city having the necessary water and sewer pipes laid
down Stewart Avenue from River Road (center) east 300 feet and that the committee
recommend that this improvement be put through your regular special assessment pro—
ceedure. The writer will guarantee a purchaser for the bonds necessary for such
improvements.
Respectfully submitted,
C. R. Hunting
The Mayor referred the letter to the Water, Sewer, and Public Build—
ings Committee, and the City Attorney to report back to the council.
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS COMPANY SEEKS SITE: The Deputy then read:
July 31, 1947
Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
I had a call today for a site for a bui.ldirg, or if building already
constructed from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet is available, so much the better..
Business is Manfacturing Chemists, now located at 6719 N. Frynmahr Avenue
operating as L. R. Allen, Inc. Office, phone Newcastle 3097. Stewart S. Krippen,
residence phone Newcastle 1852. They invite the committee to visit their present plant
to determine whether they would permit a plant to be built andoperated in Des Plaines.
Switch track desireable, but not the controlling factor as merchandise
can be trucked as well. They were located at Rodgers Park for 6 years, Ravenswood for
22 years, and Norwood Park for 20 years. Approximately 20 people employed at present.
Please take up with the Municipal Developement Committee; then if
agreeable, locate site also, whom to contract re: purchase of property.
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Yours very truly,
F. F. Scharringhausen
Building Inspector
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
The Mayor referred this to the Municipal Development Committee.
REVEREND LINDEN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE: The Deputy then read:
July 11, 1947
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
On August 10, this parish will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the
ordination of its Pastor, Reverend John Linden, who has served it during almost the
entire span of his ministry.
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(REV. LINDEN'S GOLDEN' JUBILEE CONT'D.)
Plans have been consummated to publish a jubilee memorial book to
commemorate the occasion. Space in this publication is being made to those who wish
to join in extending their felicitations and congratulations to the jubilarian for
hic fruitful years of service tc church and community.
You are cordially invited to participate with his many well-wishQrs
who are expressing their congratulations in a permanent manner by subscriptions for
advertising space.
The format of the publication will be of pleasing appearance and will
make an attractive medium for advertisers. Anticipated distribution will be approxi-
mately 1500 copies. Advertisers, of course, will be furnished copies of the memorial
book upon completion by the printer.
Rates for full, one-half, one-quarter, one-eighth, and one -sixteenth
°ages are: $$50.00, $25.00, X15.00, $10.00, and $5.00 respectively. Submission of
desired advertiting copy is requested at the earliest practical date.
'7e trust that we may he favored by your participation in this event
which will mark such a notable career of priestly service.
Respectfully yours,
George M. Enzenbacher, Chairman
GME MA Program Jubilee Committee
The Mayor had received this letter at his house while on vacation and
thus was unable to present it at an earlier meeting. Inasmuch as the city is unable
to express its good wishes in a monetary manner, Alderman Raines made the motion,
which was seconded by golf, that a letter be written to the celebrant giving the City's
felicitations on his jubilee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
Mayor declared the motion carried, and he instructed the Deputy to write the letter.
FIRST AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE: The Deputy then read for first
reading the .following: (ordinance)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES
II AND III OF AN ORDINANCE EN*
TITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
TRAFFIC UPON PUBLIC STREETS,
BOULEVARDS AND ALLEYS "WITHIN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
IL+:INOIS, AND REPEALI_NG ALL ORDI-
NANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH" AS AMENDED.
Alderman Johnsen made the motion, which was seconded by Baines, to sus-
pend the rules and place said ordinance on final passage. The Mayor put the question
and the Deputy called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Johnson, Hansen,
Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Harm, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. Absent: Two. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended, and the ordinance
up,for final passage.
T1e motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Hansen
that the ordinance be adopted the Mayor put the question and the Deputy called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf,
Baines, Harm, McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. Absent: Two. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by McKwy to publish
the ordinance in the Des Plaines Journal. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PILLS: Alderman Harm, Vice -Chairman of the Finance
Committee, presented the following proposed resolu.ti.on:
18641 Koehler Bros. Serv.
18643 Village Elec.&Radio
18645 A. Rieck
1.8647 Lien Chemical Co.
18649 D. P. Agency, Inc.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL*
LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HERE-
BY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
Sta. 282.37 18642
Shop 115.85 18644
25.00 18646
7.74 18648
66.98 18650
FOR SAME.
D. P. Motor Sales,Inc.
F. Scharringhausen
F. Scharringhausen
C. C. Fuller Co.
Miro-Flex Co., Inc.
659
44.44
40.00
16.00
2.41
297.12
660
(APPROVAL OF BILLS CONT'D.)
18651 Skokie Valley :asphalt Co.
18654 B. F. Kinder'S Sons
*18652 Monroe Elec. Co.
18657 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal Co.
18659 Marblehead Lime Co.
18661 Merchants Chemical Co.
18663 United Boiler Heating & Foundry
18665 Niedert Motor Service
18667 Pittsburgh Equitable
18669 James B. Clow & Sons
18671 Bither's Inc.
18673 E. N. Fletcher
18675 Remington Rand Inc.
18677 Louis Esser & Sons
18679 Meyer Coal & Material Co.
18681 Frank A. Bremer & Son
18683 Police Pension Fund
18685 Frank M. Opeka
105-M D. P. Publishing Co.
88.80
1.29
4.47.63
127.66
518.00
84.87
Co 125.00
1.95
1,351.84
143.72
72.54
200.00
4.32
4,726.00
79.75
73.44
394.77
50.00
6.20
*18653 Gen. Body Sales Corp.
18655 Auto Parts of D. P.
18656 Wally's Mobil Serv.
18658 D. P. Publishing Co.
18660 Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
18662 Imperial Trucking Corp.
18664 Lagerhausen Lumber & Coal
18666 Neptune Meter Co.
18668 C. L. Bishop •
18670 D. P. Home & Auto Sup.St.
18672 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc.
18674 Louton Paint & Varnish
18676 B. F.'Kinder's Sons
18678 Johnson's
18680 Village Elec. & Radio
18682 Carl G. Carlson
18684 Firemen Pension
Fund
104-M Skokie Valley Asphalt
CASH TRANSFER WARRANT
Streets Fund Free Cash $5,000.00
Water Free Cash
To transfer Surplus Water Cash to Streets Fund
$5,000.00
518.35
7.45
9.91
10.00
11.48
4.50
17.17
197.92
52.24
37.15
5.38
3.06 111
18.43
1,943.88
12.50
4.18
489.02
2,457.93
The motion was made by Alderman Harm and seconded by McKay to adopt the
said resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Deputy called the roll with the
following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines, Harm,
McKay, and Morava. Nays: None. Absent: Two. The Mayor thereupon declared the
motion carried.
HUGO LIEDBERG RESIGNATION: Mayor Pflughaupt then informed the Council
of his receiving notice of the resignation of Hugo Liedberg, 1300 River Drive, from
the Architectural Commission as of August 1st, 1947. The Deputy was instructed to
write a letter to Mr. Liedberg, thanking him for his time and interest shown in the
development of our City.
Mayor Pflughaupt thereupon appointed Clifford Carlson, 551 Arlington,
to fill the unexpired term in, the Architectural Commission for Mr. Liedberg. Alder-
man Johnson made the motion, which was seconded by Wolf, to concur in the Mayor's
recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared'
the motion carried. The Deputy was instructed to advise Mr. Carlson of his appointment.
WILLOW STREET FOUNDATIONS: Alderman Hansen brought to the attention
of the Council the broken and partly filled foundations on Willow Street between Laurel
and Graceland Avenues. The Alderman recommended the property be graded to make it
safe. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Johnson that the Superin-
tendent of Public Works be instructed to grade these foundations. Alderman Baines
questioned if the owners had been notified, and Alderman Hansen replied that after
extensive searching it "seems there are no owners". The Mayor suggested that the
Superintendent of Public Works also give an itemized statement of casts involved in
grading to the City Clerk for future reference, should the property owners be located.
The motion was then voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried and said letter to be written.
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RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Baines then commented on the C. N. W. R. R.
improvement of the right-of-way by laying the dust, and their improvement of the sidewalk
crossings. On his motion, which was seconded by Johnson, the Deputy was instructed to
write a letter to the proper authority commenting on the improvements. The motion was
made by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Alderman Johnson made the motion, which was
seconded by Hansen, that the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 1947, be approved as
written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried and said minutes approved.
At this point, the motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by
Wolf, to put in writing the City"s thanks to Mr. Scharringhausen, Building Inspector,
for his ten years record with the City. The motion was voted upon by -acclamation,
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Deputy so instructed.
ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Vavrinek made the motion, which was seconded by
Baines, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned.
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