02/19/1968MINIJTES- OF THE REGULAR MELTING
OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, IED
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1968.
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 P .M. The meeting opened with
a prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant of the First Congregational Church,
followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Shillington, Michaels, Rateike, Prickett, Wright,
Figard, Hinde, C7ubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Seitz.
Absent were: Aldermen Szabo, Bolek, Leer, and Bonaguidi.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Kenrricott,
Police Captain Hintz, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of
Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney
DiLeonardi. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by
Alderman Rateike, to approve the Minutes of the
regular meeting of February 5, 1968, as published. The following
corrections were made: Page eight, add paragraph as follows: "Mayor
Behrel read the letter from Dr. Faber, Chairman of the Board of Health,
recommending that the operation at 2424 Dempster Street cease until
properly licensed .. that they feel at this time on the basis of present
information that it should be licensed as a nursing home and that all
recommendations made by the Building Department and Fire Department
should be made' -before said operation is licensed." Page seven, last
paragraph; "25 m.p.h. speed limit signs on all streets within Craig
Manor Subdivision." After corrections, motion declared carried.
OPEN BIDS:
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by
Alderman Seitz, to open all bids received. Motion
declared carried and the following bids were
received:
Leasing Squad Cars:
Maine Leasing Corporation
Jim Aikey Ford, Inc.
$289.00 per month
.296.00 per month
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to refer
above bids to the Police and Finance Committees and Police Chief for
study and report. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to reject
the only bid received for gasoline for emergency vehicles and automobile
for the Fire Department and readvertise. Motion declared Carried.
Trucks: Diimip Truck
International Harvester $7,207.86
Oakton Automotive Svc. 7,490.47
Des Plaines Motor Sales 7,251.00
Pick—up truck
$2,218.57
2,179.07
2,398.00
Truck & Bow
$18,785.13
19,225.00
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to refer
said bids to the Sanitation, Sewer, and Finance Committees and Commissioner
of Public Works for study and report. Motion declared Carried.
Tractor -- with --
International Harvester
Patten Industries, Inc.
McAllister Equipment Co.
Case Construction Equip.Center
Euclid
2 cu. yd. bucket
$13,579.77
$27,325.00
22,882.00
14,059.00
28,265.00
11 cu, yd. bucket
.20,267.00
18,977.00
17,499.00
22,385.00
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to refer
said bids to the Streets and Traffic and Finance Committees and Commissioner
of Public Works for study and report requesting Commissioner of Public
Works to tabulate and interpret said bids to Council members. Motion
declared Carried.
REPORTS OF CITY
OFFICIALS:
Storm Sewer
Section #12
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City Engineer Pletcher gave a progress report on
the Cumberland section of the storm sewer program
and suggested that Council advertise for bids for
Section #12 - Mason Lane. It was moved by Alderman
Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to
advertise for bids returnable March 18, 1968, for Section #12 of the
Storm Sewer Program .. City Engineer to draft the necessary specifica-
tions. Motion declared Carried.
Road Builders
Suit
REPORTS OF
COMMITTEES:
Zoning Case
68-6-R
1700 S. Wolf Rd.
Zoning Case
#67-9-R
N.W.Cor. Rand
and Cornell
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he has filed
a notion to dismiss the road builders suit against
the city.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, that Council concur with Municipal Develop-
ment Committee's recommendation to concur with Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 68-6-R to
rezone property located at 1700 South Wolf Road from
C-2 to M-1 and authorize the City Attorney to draft
the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals recommendation to deny rezoning from R-2
to C-2 on property located at the northwest cornerof
Rand and Cornell - Case 67-9-R. Motion declared
Carried.
Zoning Case It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
68-2-R (A) Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Commit -
1218 Rand Road tee's recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case 68-2-R (A) to rezone property
located at 1218 Rand Road to M-2 upon annexation and authorize the City
Attorney to draft the necessary annexation and rezoning ordinances.
Motion declared Carried.
Zoning Case
68-3-R
1200 E. Golf Rd.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals in Case 68-3-R to rezone property located
at 1200 E. Golf Road to M-1 and authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
Zoning Case It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
68-1-R Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
191 North River Rd. recommendation to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board
of Appeals in Case 68-1-R to rezone property located
at 191 North River Road from R-2 to C-2 and authorize the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
Zoning Case It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
68-4-R Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
2127 Miner St. recommendation to refer Zoning Case 68-4-R on property
located at 2127 Miner Street back to the Des Plaines
Zoning Board of Appeals for further consideration at the request of the
petitioner. Motion declared Carried.
Zoning Case
68-5-R
2469 Parkwood
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development
Committee's recommendation to refer Zoning Case 68-5-R
on property located at 2469 Parkwood to the Plan
Commission and City Attorney for study and report re two different types
of zoning on one lot as requested by petitioner. Motion declared Carried.
Roof Repair - City It,was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
Hall Alderman A'ichaels, to concur with Building and Grounds
Committee's recommendation to authorize the firm of
hlolmes and Fox to prepare specifications for repairing and remodeling
the roof of the City's Municipal Building. On roll call, the vote was:
Roof -
City Hall
Cont'd
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AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, I[inde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonagui.di.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Committee Alderman Swanson, Chairman, set a meeting of the Sanita-
Meeting tion Committee for March 4th at 7:30 P.M.
Adv. for Bids It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Water Plant Michaels, to concur with Water Committee's recommenda-
Restoration tion to advertise for bids for a brick building to
enclose the recarbonation equipment, a heater for building,
new electrical work, new mixing equipment, line feeders,
blower, piping, and other miscellaneous work necessary
to restore the water plan to full operating capacity..
bids returnable March 18th - city engineer to prepare
the necessary specifications. Motion declared Carried.
Award Bid
Automobile
Bldg. Dept.
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to concur with I3uilding Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to award the bid for the
automobile for the Building Department, to Des Plaines
Motor Sales in the amount of 11,750.00, which represents
their bid of $2,350.00 less trade in of 1965 Chevelle
of $600.00. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, I[inde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi,
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Cumberland It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
Parking Lot Michaels, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's
recommendation to authorize the Mayor to negotiate with
Chicago and Northwestern Railway and Bantam Books to secure further parking
areas adjacent to the present Cumberland Parking Lot and to authorize the
City Engineer to prepare the necessary specifications for expansion of
parking lot facilities. Motion declared Carried.
Parking - It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman
C.& N.W. Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recom-
property mendation to authorize Mayor Behrel to negotiate with
Chicago and Northwestern Railway to develop plans for
a parking area ori the south side of railroad property between Pearson
and River Road and authorize the City Engineer to prepare the necessary
plans and specifications to develop said parking area. Further to authorize
Mayor Behrel to negotiate with Chicago and Northwestern railway Co..
re relocation. and building of a new station building and development of
additional parking areas as per plans of City Engineer on railroad
property between Lee and Pearson. Motion declared Carried.
Progress Alderman Rateike made the following progress report
Report of the Elm Tree Disease Committee: ""There have been
Elm Tree approximately 132 diseased trees removed from private
Disease Coni. property. Commissioner of Public Works War.ni.cke is
writing a final notice letter to each property owner
giving them until March 4th to have tree or trees removed, or can show
legal contract from a firm showing that removal will be made with a
reasonable time. Beginning with March 5th, Bishop Tree Service will be
authorized to remove diseased trees on a per nal hourly basis plus
equipment and the property owner will be billed actual cost as prfivided
in our ordinance."
Committee
M e e t i ng
Committee
Meeting
Civil Defense
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Alderman Rateike set a meeting of the Streets and Traffic
Committee for Tuesday, February 27th, at 7:30 P.M.
along with Finance Committee.
Alderman Michaels, Chairman, set a meeting of the City
Code Committee for February 22nd at 8 P.M.
Alderman Czubakowski, Cliairnan, announced a 24 hr.
shelter stay Friday, February 23rd, beginning at 7:30 P.M.
at Mt. Prospect Fire Station #2.
BILLS PAYABLE: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TITAT THE FOLLOWING
BILLS ARE DUE ANI) PAYABLE AND TLE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY
ATITHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total $148,789.01. On roll call,
the vote was: AYES: 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Hanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, motion declared
Carried.
Microfilm
Reader
Printer
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Finance Committee's recommenda-
tion to authorize the purchase of a Recordak Magnaprint
Microfilm Reader Printer from Eastman Kodak Company,
intthe amount of $1,380.00. On roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Ilinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Committee Alderman Prickett, Chairman, set a meeting of the
Meeting Finance Committee for February 27th at 7: 30 P.M.
Weller Creek Alderman IIinde, Chairman, reported that Special Flood
Easements Control Committee, continues to negotiate with the
property owners who have refused to sign easements
for the Weller Creek improvement by the Division of waterways. After
discussion, it was moved by Alderman Ilinde, seconded by Alderman^Seitz,
to authorize the City Attorney to take the necessary legal steps for
condemnation of certain lands for easements after February 23rd in those
cases where easements are not signed voluntarily. On roll call, the vote
was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, 1+rright, Figard, I[inde,
Czubakowski_, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Special Alderman Swanson, Chairman, reported that the Special
Aeronautics Aeronautics Committee met February 16th with representa-
Corimittee tives of the FAA to determine if there is anything the
City can do to alleviate the traffic over the City of
Des Plaines. Noise, height before landing, exhaust
fumes, the recent near mishap at Oakton street, and
the radar system were discussed - however no conclusions
reached. The Committee suggests that sometime within
the next month a public hearing be held with representa-
tives of the FAA and City Officials.
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Historical Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman, announced a meeting
Society of Des Plaines Historical Society for February 21st
at 8 P.M. at the Des Plaines Funeral Home.
Special Alderman Czubakowski, Chairman, set a meeting of the
Sesquicentennial Special Sesquicentennial Committee for February 26th
Committee at 7 P.M.
Air & Water
Pollution
Committee+
Alderman Priett Chairman set a meeting oftheAir
and aerPollution omrioe or February nth
7:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
T-6-68 Alderman Michaels, to waive First Reading of Ordinance
Dover Lane T-6-68 providing for parking on Dover Lane. Motion
cleclared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington,
seconded by Alderman Michaels, to adopt Ordinance
T-6-68. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
T-4-68 Shillington, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-4-68
Yield - providing for yield signs at the intersections of
Marshall & Marshall and Florian and Springfield and Pennsylvania.
Florian Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman
Springfield & Michae1s, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt
Penna. Ordinance T-4-68. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
T-5-68 Shillington, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-5-68
Stop Signs providing for stop signs at the intersection of Marshall
Marshall & and Dorothy Drives. Motion declared Carried. It was
Dorothy moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to adopt Ordinance T-5-68. On roll call
the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORD INAN CE
M-3-68
Bid Openings
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to waive first reading of Ordinance M-3-68,
having to do with bid opening procedures by the City
Clerk. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by
Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to
adopt Ordinance M-3-68. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Adv. for Bids
Gasoline &
,lutomobi.le
RESOLUTION
R-4-68
Con -Con
Zoning Cases
68-13-A;
68 -8 -A,68 -9-A,
68-10-A
Text Amendment
68-12-R -
Beau Drive
Fair Housing
Ordinance
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It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to advertise for bids for gasoline for emer-
gency vehicles and the automobile for the fire depart-
ment, returnable March llth at 10 a.m. Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, to adopt Resolution R-4-68 endorsing the
State Constitutional Convention. On roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figarcl, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
MAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was Droved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary zoning ordinances for text amendments
as follows: Case 68-13-A aneruling Section 41.3.2.35,
having to do with height limitation of masts or
antennae; Case 68-8-A having to do with definition
of family; Case 68-9-A having to do with occupancy
by single farii.ly; Case 68-10-A having to dowith Inspec-
tion of premises by the Zoning Administrator; Case
68-12-R rezoning property located on Beau Drive swath
of Thacker Street to R-3. Motion declared Carried.
The letter from Inter -Faith Council of. Des Plaines
re passage of a fair housing ordinance was referred
to the City Code Committee.
Council recessed for five minutes to study Elk Grove fire Protection
District contract.
Elk Grove It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman
Fire Protection Prickett, to authorize the Mayor and CAty Clerk to
District Contract execute the contract with Elk Grove/Protection
District for the year 1969, upon submission of Exhibit
A referred to in said contract and approval of Fire
Chief Arndt, and further upon receipt of first payment
in the amount of $1500 due upon execution of contract.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Shillington, Michaels, Rateike,
Prickett, Wright, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas,
Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Bonaguidi.
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Annexation
Petition
Phillips
Petroleum
DeinPstet &
Elmhurst
Local Traffic
Only Signs -
Devonshire
Speed Limit
Wolf Rd.
The Annexation Petition of Phillips Petroleum Company,
filed with application for rezoning, on property located
at the the southwest corner of Dempster and Elmhurst
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
The letter from Devonshire Area Home Owners Association
addressed to Alderman Michaels, requesting that "Local
Traffic Only" signs be placed at all entrances to the
Devonshire area was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Mayor Ilehrel read a letter from the State Highway Depart-
ment in which they state that after survey, they believe
there is no need for a change in speed limit on Wolf
Road, north of the traffic circle to Rand Road. ,�
1956 Laura
Lane
Request to
purchase
dedicated
land
Pre Annexation
Agre ement
N.W.Corner
Oakton &
Elmhurst
Fair Housing
Ordinance
Progress
Report —
Publis Works
Bldg.
Dedication
Doreen Lane
Sewer Treatment
Plant — Letter
ADJOURNMENT:
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The letter from Ben P. Eidamiller & Co. requesting
to purchase a strip of land from the City shown on
plat as dedicated to the City for planting purposes,
adjacent to property located at 1956 Laura Lane,
was referred to the Municipal. Development Committee
for study and report.
The letter from Barclay Development Corporation
requesting the consideration of a pre—annexation
agreement and rezoning on property located at the
northwest corner of Oakton Street and Elmhurst Road
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee
for study and report.
The letter from the Des Plaines Human Relations
Commission re their advisory motions with reference
to a Fair Housing Ordinance was referred to the City
Code Committee for study and report.
The Mayor read the letter from Holmes and Fox Architects
re the progress of the construction of the Public Works
Building.
The letter from Mr. Roy E. Aitch re the dedication of
a portion of land on Doreen Lane for the purpose of
street costruction was referred to the Plan Commission
for study and report.
The letter from the Golden Manor Civic Association
re the proposed sewage treatment plant to be
constructed at Elmhurst Rc1. and Oakton St. in Des
Plaines was referred to the Judiciary Committee for
study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
Alderman Rateike, that the regular meeting of the
City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried
A / /
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS I)AY
OF €% -et._ , 1968 A.D.