09/16/1969196
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1969
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Behrel at 8:05 PLM. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Gerald Dodge,
Assistant Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
Absent were: Aldermen Szabo, Leer, Seitz.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire
Chief Haag, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher,
Building Commissioner Schuepfer, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
Alderman Szabo arrived immediately following roll call.
WALTROP
GERMANY
Plaque
Waltrop,
Germany
Mayor Behrel introduced Mr. Thomas Peterson, American Field
Service student who visited Waltrop, Germany, this summer
who presented the Mayor with Plague from Waltrop, Germany
accompanied with letter from the Mayor. He described in
detail his reception by the governing body, including the
Mayor, of Waltrop, and hiss impressions of the German
people and geographic environment. Following his presenta-
tion, it was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to adopt a Resolution of Acceptance, to be
forwarded to the Mayor of Waltrop, along with copy of
Municipal Services Booklet and Chamber of Commerce booklet
and write a letter of Commendation to Mr. Thomas Peterson
for being a good will ambassador for the City of Des
Plaines. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to authorize the Mayor and City Comptroller to
design or locate a suitable plaque to be sent to the
officials of the City of Waltrop, Germany. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Seitz arrived during Mr. Peterson's presentation.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of
September 2, 1969, as published. -The Clerk offered an
amendment to Page three "Library Addition", as follows:
Words "add an additional service building which will provide
additional stack space" deleted and insert "build a
Bookmobile garage with basement area to provide additional
stack space." Following correction, Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF
CITY OFFICIALS: Police Chief Hintz reported that the infant found deceased
Police Chief in the 1900 block of Ash Street was found by the coroner
to be stillborn and is therefore not a homicide case.
Fire Chief
Fire Chief Haag reported that a survey is being conducted
by the Fire Department to determine the type of equipment
and cost of installation for schools and industry to /J
connect to the City's Fire Alarm System.
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Adv. for Bids It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded By Alderman
Section 18 Seitz, to advertise for bids returnable October 13th at
Storm Sewer 10 a.m., for Section 18 of the Storm Sewer Program,
City Engineer to draft necessary specifications. Motion
declared Carried.
City Attorney City Attorney reported on the progress of the Beam suit,
stating that he will proceed with a motion seeking the
dismissal of said case against the City. He further
reported on the progress of the Mt. Prospect Annexation
case, stating that October 15th the court will rule
on new objections filed by the City.
Interpretation City Attorney DiLeonardi submitted a memorandum regarding
Section the interpretation of Section 3-11-16 of the Illinois
3-11-16 Municipal Code having to do with deferment of action on
Committee report.
SUIT City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a suit has been
Spindler filed before the United States District Court against the
City by Dean and Opal Spindler re removal of trees on
Scott Street. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded
by Alderman Wagner, to authorize the firm of DiLeonardi,
Samuelson, and Hofert to defend the City and individual
members named in the suit. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
IIICommissioner Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke reported that of
of Public the 704 stumps to be removed, 430 have been completed.
Works 652 Dutch Elm diseased trees have been marked for removal,
and the survey on private property of diseased trees is
not completed. He further reported that the tree planting
season is approaching and that it is possible to purchase
400 trees from Simonson on Wolf Road and 400 trees from
Boyd Nursery in Tennessee.
Agreement
Sanitary
Disposal
Survey
The agreement to conduct a sanitary disposal survey with
use of bags was referred to the Sanitation Committee for
study and report.
Height of After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded
bushes - by Alderman Thomas, to authorize the City Attorney to
Parkways draft the necessary amendment to Section 9-10-3 of the
City Code restricting the height of bushes or obstructions
on parkways to twenty-four inches. Motion declared
Carried. Alderman Hinde voted No.
Trees for It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Planting Czubakowski, to authorize the City Comptroller to issue the
necessary purchase order for 400 sugar maple trees at
$10 each to Simonson's nursery, Wolf Road and 400 red
maple trees at $10 each to Boyds Nursery, Nashville,
Tennessee. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman
Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Koplos to table the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYESa - 6 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Michaels.
NAYS: 9 - Alderman Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington.
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer.
There being nine negative votes, Motion to table declared
lost. It was then movedby Alderman Shillington, seconded
-.)y Alderman Swanson, to amend the motion to purchase only
400 sugar maple trees from Simonson's Nursery. Motion
withdrawn. Original motion withdrawn. It was moved by 4
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Trees
(cont' d)
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
ZONING CASE
69 -35 -SU
275 Thacker
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Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to authorize.
the City Comptroller to issue the necessary purchase order
for 800 trees following a meeting of the Elm Tree Disease
Committee to determine the source from which said trees
shall be purchased; at an estimated cost of $10 per tree.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayorl
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Develo*ent Committee's
recommendation to concur with Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals in Zoning Case 69 -35 -SU, for a nursery
school at 275 Thacker Street, and authofize the City
Attorney to prepare the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
for further consideration by the Council, incorporating
the conditions as set forth by the Plan Commission and
Zoning Board. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
69-48-R Szabo, to concur with Muni6ipal Development Committee's
1816 Rand Rd. recommendation to deny petition to rezone property located
-at 1816 Rand Road from R-2 to R-4, Case 69-48-R. Motion
declared Carried.
ZONING CASE
67-8-R
1533 Des
Plaines Ave.
DEDICATION
EIGHTH AVE.
ZONING CASE
69 -37 -RA
1541 & 1551
Elmhurst Rd.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with the report of the Zoning
Board in Case 67-8-R - property located at 1533 Des Plaines
Avenue, and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for further consideration
by the Council, to rezone from R-2 to C-2. Motion
declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
-recommendation to accept Plat of Dedication of portion
of EighthAvenue from Drake to Stone and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Szabo, that Council reconsider action taken at the last
regular meeting on Zoning Case 69 -37 -RA, property located
at 1541 and 1551 Elmhurst Road. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Shilling ton, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary rezoning and annexation ordinance in Zoning
Case 69 -37 -RA for further consideration by the Council.
Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
69-42-R Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
1181 VanBuren recommendation to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in
Case 69-42-R, and authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for further
consideration by the Council. After discussion, motion
was withdrawn. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded
by Alderman Michaels, to authorize the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in
Case 69-42-R - rezoning property located at 1181 VanBuren
to C-2 Commercial. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 10 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Figard,
Hinde, Swanson, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor
NAYS: 6 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Thomas, Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being ten affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
COMMITTEE
MEETING
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Alderman Swanson set a meeting of the Municipal Development
Committee for 7:30 P.M., September 22nd to discuss Special
Use at Ballard and Potter.
Radar Equip. It was moved. by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Figard,
Police to concur with Police Committee's recommendation to purchase
radar equipment from MuniQuip Corporation, 751 Pratt
Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, at a cost of $1,385.00,
for the Police Department. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonagytidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Certify
Two
Patrolmen
It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Police Committee's recommendation
to authorize the Board of Police and Fire Commission to
certify two patrolmen from the list edfective Oc-tober 1st.
Motion declared Carried.
CONDEMNATION It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Figard,
Property to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's recommenda-
adjoining tion to authorize the City Attorney to file condemnation
Municipal proceedings on two lots immediately east of the present
Building Municipal Building. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
COMMITTEE
MEETING
SIGN
Des Plaines
National
Bank
Alderman Szabo set a meeting of the Building and Grounds
Committee for October 2nd at 8 P.M.
Alderman Bolek announced the meeting of the License,
Health and Inspection Committee, 8 a.m. September 16th
Alderman Figard set a meeting of the Water Committee for
8:30 September 22nd.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to appreve the sign request of
Des Plaines National Bank for a sign 84 sq. feet to be
located at the corner of Perry and Lee Streets. Motion
declared Carried.
SHOPPING CENTER It was moved by Alderman Wagner, secondedby Alderman Thomas,
850 Elmhurst to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's
recommendation to approve the sign request for a Shopping
Center Identification sign at 850 Elmhurst Avenue,
23'6" high by 14'. Motion declared Carried.
DENY SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
1313 Rand Rd. Bonaguidi, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to deny sign request of Pool
& Patio at 1313 Rand Road. Motion declared Carried.
DENY SIGN
Dunkin Donut
C-4 & R-5
District in
Fire
Conflagration
District
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to deny sign request of DUnkin
Donut on Elmhurst Road. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to amend the ordinance to
include the C-4 and R-5 Districts in the Fire Conflagration
Districts and authorise the City Attorney to draft the
necessary amendment to the ordinance. Motion declared
Carried.
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Ponderosa It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Bolek,
Steak to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's
House recommendation not to enforce the set -back requirement
Sign for sign of Ponderosa Steak House wrongfully installed
in exchange for a fence along the west property line,
abutting the residential district. Motion declared
-Carried.
COMMITTEE
MEETING
Alderman Koplos announced a meeting of the Parking Lots
Committee with representatives of the Chicago and North-
western Railway Co. in the Mayor's office September 22nd
at 8 P.M.
Parking Lot It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner
Lease to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation
Agreement that Cmty..:1 enter into a agreement - two year lease
agreement - with Des Plaines Tomorrow Corporation based
upon a 50-50 split of the gross revenue at the rate of
50 per day per parking space - the lease shall state that
the Des Plaines Tomorrow Corporation may at anytime after
the stated two year period, terminate said agreement upon
a written ninety days notice to the City.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Koplos, Sherwood, Bolek, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels
NAYS: 3 - Alderman Szabo, Prickett, Figard
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
YOUTH Alderman Sherwood, Chairman, reported that the Youth
ADVISORY Activity Committee would like to organize a Youth Advisory
COMMITTEE Committee, consisting of nine Des Plaines youth who are
junior and seniors in High School with one adult advisor
to work with the Youth Activity Committee and Youth
Commission. It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by
Alderman Czubakowski, to give said Committee a Vote of
Confidence in organizing said Youth Advisory Committee.
Motion declared Carried.
COMMITTEE Alderman Sherwood set a meeting of Youth Activity Committee
MEETING with Youth Commission for September 18th at 8 P.M.
Civil Defense Alderman Czubakowski submitted the written report of
Civil Defense Director Arthur, stating that the next
meeting will be held in the Des Plaines area.
BILLS PAYABLE It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Committee
Meeting
Swanson, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL•OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT
FOR SAME: $205,337.73. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Czubakowski set a meeting of the Beautification
Committee fur September 23rd at 11 a.m. in the City
Clerk's office, to plan Chicago and Northwestern right
of way clean up.
Historical Alderman Czubakowski reported that the Heritage Committee
Society of the Des Plaines Historical Society is taping interviews
of long-time residents.
COMMITTEE
MEETING
Alderman Sherwood set a meeting of the Special Committee
on Welfare and Counseling for Tuesday, September 23rd at
7:30 ' p.m. /cam/
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ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Shilling -
A -6-69 ton, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to adopt Ordinance
Oakton St. A-6-69, annexing involuntarily land located on the north
side of Oakton Street, east of Ridge Lane, and lot on
south side of Oakton Street, completely surrounded by
existing City limits. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 «i" Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Sherwood,
M-43-69 seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-43-69
Off -premises amending Section 4-5-14 of the City Code making it unlawful
Signs to permit any obsolete or off -premises sign, and providing
for the removal thereof. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Sherwood,
Z-18-69 seconded by Alderman Swanson, to adopt Ordinance Z-18-69,
1854 Berry rezoning property located at 1854 Berry Lane from R-1
to R-2 Single Family Residence District. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
T-19-69
North Ave.
T-20-69
River St.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Figard,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to amend Ordinance T-19-69
to prohibit parking on the north side of North Avenue
from First to Fourth Avenues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
excephonhSaturdays, Sundays and holidays. Motion declared
Carried. It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by
Alderman Figard to adopt Ordinance T-19-69, as amended.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Szabo,
seconded by Alderman Koplos, to adopt Ordinance T-20-69
restricting parking along either side of River Street east
of River Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Saturdays,
Sundays and Holidays. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried. ��,p
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Cook Co. The letter from Cook County Police Association setting
Police forth requests of said Association was read to the Council
Association and then referred to the Police Committee for study and
report on motion of Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Shillington. Motion declared Carried.
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ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Koplos,
T-21-69 seconded by Alderman Szabo, to adopt Ordinance T-21-69,
Bellaire prohibiting parking on Bellaire Avenue and University Ave.
University Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillingbon,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
T-22-69
Vehicle
Licenses
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Figard,
seconded by Alderman Bolek, to adopt Ordinance T-22-69,
amending Section 10-9-4 of the City Code by deleting
therefrom the reduction of $1.00 if vehicle license fee
is purchased prior to February 1. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Alderman Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz.
NAYS: 7 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Wagner, Swanson,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried. Zi. n
RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
R-13-69 Swanson, to adopt Resolution R-13-69, accepting Quit Claim
Quit Claim Deed from Golden Manor Homes, Inc. for a strip of land
Deed - Beau approximately 33 feet by 43 feet, presently used as a
& Debra portion of Beau Drive, near the intersection of Debra
and Beau Drive. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
R-15-69 Swanson, to adopt Resolution R-15-69, having to do with
Bldg. Dept. Building Department Fees. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Fees AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Post Office The Clerk read to Council the letter received from Mr.
Oakton St. Amos J. Coffman, Deputy Assistant Postmaster General re
the proposed location of the new U. S. Post Office.
Following Mayor Behrel reported on a meeting held in
his office with Mr. Sandberg and Alderman Bolek regarding
said proposed location.
Petition The petition opposing Special Use of property located at
ZONING CASE the southwest corner of Ballard and Potter Roads for
68-44-R Gasoline Filling Station in Case 68-44-R and 69 -49 -SU,
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
PETITION
Nimitz
Drive
Bid Procedure
Grand
Spaulding
DOLORES
RESUBDIVISION
III VACATION -
Public Alleys
Jarlath Ave.
1
WELLER CREEK
Stages II and
III
AIRCRAFT NOISE
SEMINAR
Washington,
D. C.
25 m. p. h.
Lee Street
south of
Howard
ADJOURNMENT:
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The petition regarding installation of sidewalks on the
1800 and 1900 block of Nimitz Drive was referred to the
Streets and Traffic Committee for study and -report.
The letter from Grand Spaulding Auto Sales, Inc. regarding
Council's procedure of letting bids was read to City
Council by the Clerk. No Action
The Plat of Dolores Resubdivision and letter from Plan
Commission re same was referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report.
The letter from Plan Commission regarding the Vacation
pf.rcertain public alleys and Jarlath Avenue was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of
Des Plaines and the State of Illinois, regarding the
improvement of Weller Creek, Stages II and III. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to authorize the expenditures of Alderman Swanson
and Mayor Behrel to attend the Aircraft Noise Seminar,
to be held in Washington, D. C., October 8th and 9th,
planned by Mayors of Hempstead, N. Y. and Englewood,
California. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Leer
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Czubakowski's request to post 25 mile per hour
speed limit signs on Lee Street, south of Howard Street
to Touhy Avenue, was referred to the Police Department
for traffic survey.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared 9larried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY
. BEHREL, MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrba , Cit yCl'erk