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09/15/1947676 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1947, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Alderman Vavrinek was absent due to a call to New York City on business. - OFFICIAL REPORTS: The City Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer, H. J. Ahbe, for the month of August. The Superintendent of Public Works reported that the Soo Line pedestrian crossing at Prospect Avenue had been repaired in a satisfactory manner, and he isawaiting the loan of stencils from the State Highway Department to mark the school crossings on the pavement. He also reported that the Savas Distribu- ting Company had completed the installation of a new type of street marker at the Northwestern Depot crosswalk on Miner Street as a sample, without cost or obliga- tion, to the City. City Engineer Fletcher reported concrete slabs received at railroad crossings, but there would be a delay until the new rails arrive. Chief of Police, Howard Becker, reported that four-way were installed at Lee and Algonquin Road for a ninety day emergency. PETITION REQUESTING THE DEFEAT OF ORDINANCE INCREASING TAVERNS: The Clerk read the following: A PETITION TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES stop signs NUMBER OF WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, TAXPAYERS AND RESIDENTS OF DES PLAINES BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ALREADY SUFFICIENT TAVERNS IN OUR CITY AND REQUEST THAT YOU DEFEAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER BY TWO... (This petition was signed by 112 people.) SECOND READING OF LIQUOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk read for second reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND REPEAL- ING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES HERETOFORE PASSED REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCO- HOLIC LIQUORS" PASSED DECEMBER 15, 1941, AS AMENDED. Mayor Pflughaupt informed the Council that no doubt some persons in the audience desired to .speak on the ordinance, and he said that a motion was in order. --The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Hansen, to grant the request of those who desired to speak. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Reverend Brehm, Reverend Wobbe, Charles B. Robison of 1726 Van Buren, & F. Glocke of 1746 Stockton spoke opposing the ordinance regarding the increase of taverns. Frank J. Weber, Executive Secretary of the Illinois Liquor Dealers Associa- tion, also stated that he opposed the increase of taverns and the amount of increase of license fee. Adolph Esser spoke regarding his desire for a license for his new business of restaurant and tavern. Charles Nolte of 1659 Algonquin Rd. stated that he was in favor of the increase in taverns. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Johnson, Kehe, Harm, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: Alderman Hansen, Wolf, Baines, and McKay. Because there was not a majority vote of the Council, the Mayor declared the motion lost. 1 1 1 presented the APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance following proposed resolution: 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 HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 18754 Public Serv.Co. of No.I11.42,168.66'41 18756 Middle Sts. Tel. Co. 18758 H. J. Ahbe 18760 18762 18764 18766 18768 18770 18772 18774 18776 18778 18780 18782 18784 18786 18788 18790 18792 18794 18796 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. Hartless-Austin B. F. Kinder's Sons Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. B. F. Kinder's Sons D. P. Tree Service Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.,Inc. Imperial Trucking Corp. General Bearings Co. B. F. Kinder's Sons Harold Petterson Auto Parts of D. P. Moto -Mower Sales Service E. N. Fletcher Water Dept. Petty Cash E. N. Fletcher Ald. R. G. Wolf E. R. Warnicke Joslyn Mfg. and Supply Co. 18798 William H. Cater Co. 33.26 * 50.00 * 61.95 * 3.90 * 12.58 * 27.46 * 18.24 * 101.00 * 102.04 * 1.50 * 599.68 * 26.79 * 8.00 * 4.92 * 25.51 * 100.00 * 8.16 * 50.00 * 50.00 * 50.00 * 10.83 * 1,173.48 * 18755 Koehler Bros. Serv. Sta. 18757 G. Walter Pflughaupt 18759 H. A. Becker Committee, $ 271.17 50.00 150.00 18761 D. P. Tire & Battery 48.28 18763 A. Rieck & F. Scharringhausen100.00 18765 The Progress Press 54.50 18767 Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. 211.88 18769 S. G. Adams Co. 260.88 18771 Kuhlman & Nagle, Inc. 1.68 18773 Merchants Chemical Co. 3.83 18775 Moderne Appliance Co. 11.22 18777 Kaufman's Electric Shop 3.31 18779 Worthington-Gamon Meter Co. 218.40 18781 Chi. &-Northwestern Rwy.Co. 375.46 18783 Bither's • 20.97 18785 Wally's Mobil Service 30.16 18787 Hork Sanitary Rag Co. 25.79 18789 Frank M. Opeka 50.00 18791 Ald. H. Halverson • 50.00 18793 Ald. H. C. Harm . 50.00 18795 Johnson's 14.90 18797 Meyer Coal & Material Co. 219.81 677 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and said resolution adopted. PASS 1947 TAX WARRANT ORDINANCE: The Clerk read for first reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 1947 TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS OF . THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,IN COOK COUNTY. ILLINOIS. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, to suspend the rules and pass the ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the rules suspended the ordinance before the Council for final passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Halverson, to pass the ordinance. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hanson, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance finally passed. REZONING APPLICATION Lot 6, Block 17, IN DES PLAINES HEIGHTS (LINCOLN AVENUE : -57 -Clerk read the following rezoning application: Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines _The undersigned, being property owners on Lincoln Avenue from the Soo Line R. R. east, respectfully request that necessary steps be taken to rezone from Industrial to -Single family residential, one lot, described as follows: LOT 6, Block 17 in McIntosh Addi- tion to Des Plaines Heights in the SE 4 of Section 20, Township 41 north, Range 12, East of 3rd P. M. The entire area, including Lincoln Avenue is devoted to residential purposes, and permitting the one lot for Industrial uses will depreciate the surrounding properties and values. The requisite fee is herewith enclosed. (Twenty-nine residents signed this.) 678 (REZONING APPLICATION LOT 6,DLUCK 17, TN DrS PLANES HEIGHTS) CONT*D. The motion was made by Alderman Wolf, and seconded by Kehe, torefer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor ideclared the motion carried. REZONING APPLICATION ALLES AVENUE. PERRY STREET, AND DES PLAINES CENTER: The Clerk read the following application: APPLICATION FOR REZONING OR ; ZONING VARIATION City. Clerk Des Plaines,. Illinois Application is hereby Oade for a change in zoning classification of premises. located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by: The property owners who have affixed their signatures•to the accompanying sheets and described as follows:. May 22, 1947 • • .all lots,facing Alles Ave. between Harding and Perry, all the lots facing .Perry St. on the north side of the street between Graceland and Lee Streets except that portion on the N.W. corner of Lee and Perry zoned as Commercial, all the lots in Des Plaines Center Subdivision that have not already been - _zoned. Namely: the lots on the north side.of Willow St. east of.Graceland Ave., all the lots on (Spruce) Oak St. and all the lots on Brown St. (south side of street). , Change from one family dwelling to multiple family dwelling Application fee of $ 25.00 and $ 11),(0 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Dr. John B. Collet Signature. of Applicant 430 Alles Ave. Address and all the Property owners who have signed the accom- panying sheets The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 1608 ASHLAND AVENUE: The Clerk read the following application: APPLICATION FOR REZONING OR ZONING VARIATION City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois September 15, 1947 Application is hereby made for a changa,in zoning variation of premises located in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, owned by: Mr. Joe Bertini, 1608 Ashland Ave. and described as follows: Frame residence with single car garage at rear of lot. Garage of frame construction --12 ft. x 18 ft. garage to be converted into one sleeping room and bathroom. Change from single dwelling to multiple dwelling lame Application fee of 25.00 and $ /0.00 fee for publishing notice of hearing inclosed. Joseph Bertini Signature of Applicant 1608 Ashland Ave. Address (ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION 1608 ASHLAND AVtNUE) CONT'D. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by McKay, to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DES PLAINES SAFETY COUNCIL LETTER: The Clerk read the following letter: Des Plaines City Council, Mr. Otto Henrich City Clerk, Des Plaines, Illinois. September 14, 1947. Gentlemen: -- Would like to call your attention to a matter pertaining to signs on Seegars Road and Harvey Avenue. When the underpass is flooded underneath the railroad tracks on Golf Road, motorists have a tendency to turn down Seegars Road which has no outlet, thinking they can cross the railroad tracks to get on Northwest Highway. At the"present time there is a small "NO OUTLET" sign on the south side of the street at Wolf and Golf Roads and it would be our suggestion that a larger sign be placed on the north side of Seegars Road. With reference to Harvey Avenue, west of Wo1fiRoad, a "NO OUTLET" sign was also suggested for this street, as it is not a thru street and trucks turn in there thinking they can cross thru to the west section of Cumberland Terrace. (.it They then use the driveways on this street to back in and turn around. We would also like for you to have a check made on sidewalks on Miner Street between Pearson and Lee Streets, as a hazardous condition prevails there. We would like to recommend a four (4) way stop sign at Center and Thacker Streets, instead of stop sign on Thacker Street only. Will you please advise relative to the above. 1 Sincerely yours, Erna Pfeifer 679 Secretary #328 Oxford Road Des Plaines, I11. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to acknowledge the letter, and he referred it to the Public Protection Committee and Traffic Commission. TREASURER H. J. AHBE'S LETTER: The Clerk read the following letter: September 15, 1947 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Special assessment warrant No. 150 for paving Third Avenue and North Golf Cul de Sac Avenue is now in collection. Funds are now being collected which will require the opening of a separate bank account. May I request you to authorize the City Clerk to write the First National Bank of Des Plaines, Illinois that said account is to be known as CITY OF DES PLAINES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 150 ACCOUNT. Immediate passage of this request will be greatly appreciated. Yours very truly, Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer The motion was made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, that the request be granted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT ON HARVEY AVENUE: The Clerk read the following petition: To the City Council of Des Plaines: -- The undersigned who are property owners in the 400 block on Harvey. Avenue, Cumberland Terrace in the City of Des Plaines respectfully request, that for the Public safety and protection, a street light be installed within that block. 680 (PETITION FOR STRZET ZY HT'ON HARVEY AVENUE) OONTtD. We are not making this request for our own protection but also, that of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, who meet in the basement at 436 Harvey Avenue and- the Girl Scouts who meet at 427 Harvey Avenue. Due to the fact that Harvey Avenue at Wolf Road does not continue straight through and the light being placed at Wolf Road and Harvey Avenue East, we in the 400 block do not benefit by it and are in total darkness. Your Petitioners ask that your Honors view the premises and kindly grant our requests. (This petition was signed by twelve people.) • The motion was made by Alderman McKay, and seconded by Morava, that the petition be referred to the Street Committee. S. H. ROSENTHAL LETTER--CROATION ORPHANAGE WATER MAIN: The Clerk read the following letter: City of Des Plaines, Illinois City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Attention Hon. Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor Gentlemen: September 9, 1947 This letter is written to you in behalf of the Croation Orphans Home. You are undoubtedly familiar with the fact that, in 1926, my client built an extension of the water main along Dempster Street from the City Limits at Rand Road to Potter Road, at a cost of $16,867.33. This figure, of course, included the cost of connecting up with the orphanage buildings. May I call your specific attention to the minutes of the meeting of the City Council of Des Plaines, held on October 18, 1926, in which the City entered into an agreement with my client relative to this water main. Paragraph #7 of said agreement provides as follows: "It is further understood and agreed that the said party of the first part binds itself and the said party of the second part binds itself not to sell water from said main, or permit said main to be tapped, la am other person, firm or corporation as long as said party of the second Rall shall own same." We have, in the past, protested vague talk and rumors that H. A. Dooley and other subdividers in the area contemplated tapping in to our main for their water supply. As a matter of fact, Mr. Dooley had indicated that he would be willing to do justice as soon as the development of his subdivision was well underway. It now comes to our attention that these subdividers have reached a point where the proposed tapping in to our main is imminent. The Orphanage has been located in Des Plaines for many years, has rendered useful public service, and has at all times cooperated with the City authori- ties, and it is our intention to continue to cooperate with you in every way. However, the Orphanage is a charitable institution, and cannot afford to have its large investment taken away, without being adequately reimbursed. Accordingly, we want to take this means to go on record with you to the effect that if the City of Des Plaines permits H. A. Dooley, or any other persons, to tap in to our main, or releases any water through our main, in violation of the agreement above referred to, my client will have no alternative but to institute immediate court action to protect its -rights. Respectfully submitted, Samuel H. Rosenthal SHR:VF F 4955 cc - Mr. George C. Kutuzovich, Supt. Croation Orphanage Route 1 - Box 133 Des Plaines, Illinois Mr. John Butkovich, President Croation Fraternal Union of America 3441 Forbes Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania REGISTERED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED The Mayor instructed the Clerk to acknowledge the letter and to submit copies to the City Attorney, Frank Opeka, and the Water Committee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Hansen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1947, be approved as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,'whereupon the Mayor declared .the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen,to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. / OT S W . HENRICH TY CLERK • 681 MEETING OF THE DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF OTTO W. J. HENRICH. AND atherine Schmi Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD 'IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY NIGHT. SEPTEMBER 22, 1947, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDJNR. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Iiansen, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. READING OF CALL. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to read the following call and notice of the special meeting: September 18, 1947. Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sir: The undersigned Aldermen, hereby call and request that you give notice of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, to be held on Monday, September 22, 1947, at 8 o'clock P.M. (Daylight Saving Time) for the following purposes: 1. To reconsider the vote of the City Council taken at the last regular meeting held on Monday, September 15, 1947 on the question of adopting an ordinance amending the Liquor Ordinance pertaining to license fees, limitation of number of taverns, sales to minors and unobstructed view from the streets. 2. To adopt an ordinance amending the Liquor Ordinance pertaining to license fees, limitation of number of taverns, sales to minors and unobstructed view from the streets. 3. To transact such other business as may lawfully come before the meeting. This meeting is requested because the Mayor should have voted on the adoption of the ordinance acted upon at the last regular meeting held September 15, 1947, after the roll call showed 5 eyes and 4 Nayes; that upon failure to call upon the Mayor to cast his vote, he was deprived of his duty to vote as required under Section 9-44 of Chapter 24 of the Illinois Revised Statutes of 1945 which reads as follows: