05/16/1988331.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
John E. Seitz at 8:07,'P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, May 16, 1988.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk, Healy, Wetter,
Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams, Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas, Haupt.
Also present were: City Treasurer Fredricks, City Comptroller Peters,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Clark, Police Chief
Kozenczak, Municipal Development Director Pagones, Acting City Engineer
Kaszuba, Human Resources and Services Director Donahue, and City
Attorney Smith.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
The opening prayer was given by Mayor Seitz, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to approve Minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 2,
1988, as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, 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 THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR
SAME: Total: $472,676.55. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
BANNER PROGRAM Moved by Schneck, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the
FOR DOWNTOWN recommendation of the Finance Committee to concur with
TIF AREA: recommendation from Economic Development Commission that
City, in cooperation with Oakton Community College,
place banners throughout the downtown TIF area; banners
to be 31 "x 94" at a cost to the City of $5,140.50 with
Oakton Community College paying $2,715.00 for a total
cost of $7,855.50, and City Attorney be authorized to
draft appropriate legislation. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
AMENDING Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
RESOLUTION recommendation of the Municipal Development that
R -9 -88: Resolution R -9 -88 supporting application to U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a 60-
unit elderly apartment building at the southwest corner
of River Road and Perry Street be amended to delete
all references to Lifelink and substitute the name
Bensenville Home Society in place of all such references.
Motion declared carried.
MELLON STUART
SUBDIVISION/
625 SEEGERS:
ZONING CASE
88 -5 -SU
2096 MINER:
REFERRALS:
ZONING CASE
88 -17 -R
1635 E. TOUHY:
ZONING CASE
88 -19 -RV
959, 967, 975,
989 E. OAKTON:
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At the request of Alderman Muehlenbeck, Mayor Seitz
referred the matter of establishing a minimum square
footage of space requirement for restaurants to the
Municipal Development Committee.
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Moved by Gebert, seconded by Addante, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
concur with the recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan
Commission to approve plat of Mellon Stuart Subdivision,
625 Seegers Road, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute same. Motion declared carried.
BOND REFUND/ Moved by Gebert, seconded by Addante, to adopt the
PINSKE RESUB., recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee
1000 -14 PRAIRIE: that cash surety covering construction of required public
improvements of Pinske Resubdivision, 1000 -14 Prairie
Avenue, be refunded in the amount of $1,405.75 with
$125.50 (10%) being retained until 18 months from this
date. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission
and Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 88 -5 -SU to grant
request for Special Use to permit partial use of
commercial property at northwest corner of Rand Road and
Miner Street as a Class "B" restaurant on property
commonly known as 2096 Miner Street (Anthony Majcher),
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Childers
voted no.
At the request of Alderman Bonk, Mayor Seitz referred the
matter of parking space allocation on commercial property
to the Municipal Development Committee.
At the request of Alderman Childers, Mayor Seitz referred
the matter of establishing the opening and closing hours
for businesses to the Municipal Development Committee.
At the request of Alderman Wetter, Mayor Seitz agreed to
investigate the possibility of having sidewalks put in
in front of the two private homes on Rand Road just west
of the new shopping area at Rand Road and Miner Street.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
grant request to rezone from - -2 Single Family District
to C -1 Commercial District for property located at 1635
E. Touhy Avenue (James Mandas /Nick Pepper), Case 88 -17 -R,
with height limitation of 25', right in and right out
only, and no restaurants, lounges, etc. be allowed; and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Gebert, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
concur with the recommendation of the Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals re Case 88 -19 -RV to grant request to
rezone from R -2 Residential District to C -2 Commercial
District for property located at 959, 967, 975, 989 E.
Oakton Street (J. /P. Uehlien); deny,request
parking stalls and aisle size; petitioners to submit
corrected sketch of building and lot layout for approval;
ZONING CASE
88 -19 -RV
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
88 -16 -R
1974 MINER:
Deferred
Item
COMM. EDISON
AGREEMENT /PRATT
AVE. SEWER
PROJECT:
GOLF ROAD
WATER TANK:
ORDINANCE
M -17 -88
MAINTENANCE
OF CULVERTS:
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no restaurants, lounges, etc. be allowed and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Muehlenbeck voted no.
The motion that was deferred at the City Council meeting
of May 2, 1988, to concur with the Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals re Case 88 -16 -R to grant request to
rezone from C -2 Commercial District to R -4 Multi- Family
District for property located at 1974 Miner Street, and
City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance
came before the Council. Aldermen Gebert asked that
the motion be amended to include "contingent upon
approval of the subdivision of this property by the
Engineering Department." Alderman Addante, who seconded
the original motion, agreed to the amendment. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of the Engineering Committee that Mayor
be authorized to execute agreement with Commonwealth
Edison re Pratt Avenue Relief Sewer Project. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
recommendation of the Engineering Committee to award
bid for Contract A and Contract B, Golf Road Water Tank,
to low bidder, Pitt Des Moines, Inc., 3400 Grand Avenue,
Neville Island, Pittsburg, PA 15225, in the amount of
$1,758,000 for Contract A and $180,947 for Contract B
subject to the following conditions for Contract A only:
1. Confirmation of the "Build Illinois" grant and
payment schedule.
2. Completion of the Lease Agreement with the Market
Place Shopping Center.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Chiropolos requested that Ordinance M -17 -88 be
removed from First Reading and returned to Engineering
Committee for further review.
FOURTH OF Moved by Haupt, seconded by Wetter, to adopt the
JULY FIREWORKS: recommendation of the Community Services Committee that a
fireworks display be held at Maryville Academy, River
and Central Roads, at a cost not to exceed $15,000,
contingent upon City providing grading in the parking lot
adequate police and fire protection, lighting in the lot,
portable toilets, insurance indemnities and clean -up; and
accept proposal from Bartolotta's Fireworks Company,
Genesee, Wisconsin ($11,000). Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 15- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Adams, Hardiman,
Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Hervas,
Haupt.
NAYS: 1- Kisslinger
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE OF
TRUCK LIFT:
BANNER ON
BEHREL DECK:
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Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee to award bid
for the purchase and installation of one (1) new light
duty truck lift for the Public Works Department to the
low bidder, Illinois F.W.D. Truck and Equipment Co.,
7128 Barry Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, in the amount of
$17,500. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE OF Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
AIR COMPRESSOR: recommendation of the Public Works Committee to award bid
for purchase of a screw -type air compressor with hoses
and hammers for Public Works Department to O'Leary's
Contractors Equipment & Supply, Inc., 4554 W. North
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639, in the amount of $11,146.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
1988 CURB Moved by bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
REPLACEMENT recommendation of the Public Works Committee to award bid
PROGRAM: for 1988 Curb Replacement Program to low bidder, T.S.
Concrete Company, 7601 Norridge Avenue, Harwood Heights,
IL 60656, in the amount of $15.00 per lineal foot, for a
total not to exceed $25,000, and bid bonds /checks be
returned to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee to grant
request from Cavalier Promotions, Inc., 623 Grace Lane,
Schaumburg, IL 60193, to hang banner on Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza from August 1, 1988 to August 12, 1988, to
promote the Cavalcade of Brass Drum & Bugle Corps
completition to be held at Maine West High School Stadium
Motion declared carried.
ARCHITECTUAL Moved by Bonk, seconded by Childers, to adopt the
CONTRACT ON recommendation of the Public Works Committee that Mayor
WEST SCHOOL: be authorized to execute Architectural Services Contract
with Orville I. Kurtz & Associates, LTD., 2350 Devon
Avenue, Suite 111, Des Plaines, IL 60018, including the
following amendment:
"That the Schematic Design Phase and Design Development
Phase shall be 15% of 9% of the total construction cost,
not to exceed $25,000.00 or, if less than $25,000.00
based upon 15% of 9% of the total construction cost, then
said City receives credit as to the Construction Docu-
ments Phase (55% of 9 %), Bidding or Negotiation Phase
(5% of 9 %) and Construction Phase (25% of 9%)."
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ARCHITECTUAL
CONTRACT
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
B -3 -88
TRENCH FOOTINGS
FOR FAMILY
ROOM ADDITIONS:
ORDINANCE
Z -3 -88
VARIATIONS,
1505 OAKTON:
ATTENDANCE: /
MINUTES FOR
EXECUTIVE
SESSIONS:
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
AMERICAN LEGION Moved by Adams, seconded by Hardiman, to grant request
& VFW PARADE: from American Legion Post #36 and VFW Post 2992 of
Des Plaines to hold Memorial Day parade on Monday,
May 30, 1988 upon the necessary insurance to hold the
City harmless for any liability claim, and permits be
expedited and fee waived. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Hervas, to adopt Ordinance
B -3 -88, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.4 -1 OF ARTICLE
XXV OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES BUILDING CODE, ADDING
THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION 25.4 -1(f), PERTAINING TO 31/2
FT. TRENCH FOOTINGS FOR ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME
ROOM ADDITIONS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Schneck, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance Z -3 -88, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS UNDER
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
FOR 1505 OAKTON STREET (Case No. 87- 30- SU -V). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 16- Muehlenbeck, Childers, Christiansen, Bonk,
Healy, Wetter, Schneck, Kisslinger, Adams,
Hardiman, Gebert, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante,
Hervas, Haupt
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hervas, seconded by Childers, that City Clerk
be allowed to attend all Executive Sessions of the City
Council and that a committee be formed to investigate the
City's compliance with the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act with regard to the minutes of Executive
Sessions of the City Council.
Moved by Bonk, seconded by Sarlo, that the Council
recess. Motion declared carried. Alderman Childers
voted no. Council recessed at 10:00 P.M.
Council reconveyed at 10:06 P.M.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Wetter, to divide the
motion. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the first part of the motion that the
City Clerk be allowed to attend all Executive Sessions
of the City Council, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Childers, Christiansen, Wetter, Kisslinger,
Gebert, Hervas
NAYS: 9- Muehlenbeck, Bonk, Schneck, Adams, Hardiman,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Addante, Haupt
PRESENT:1 -Healy
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared lost.
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EXECUTIVE It was determined that the second part of the motion
SESSIONS that an investigation be held re the City's compliance
(Cont'd.) with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act with regard
to the minutes of Executive Sessions of the City Council,
be referred to the License & Judicial Committee.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T -7 -88, AN
T -7 -88 ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE I OF SECTION 10 -5 -17,
PARKING CHAPTER 5, TITLE X, OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD
RESTRICTIONS/ THERETO: NELSON LANE, FROM BERKSHIRE LANE TO CENTRAL
NELSON LANE: ROAD, WEST SIDE OF THE STREET, AS "NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME."
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z -4 -88, AN
Z -4 -88 ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM R -2 SINGLE FAMILY
REZONING/ RESIDENCE TO M -2 MANUFACTURING DISTRICT FOR 501 S. WOLF
501 S. WOLF: ROAD (CASE NO. 88- 15 -R).
ZONING CASE Letteisfrom Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning Board
88 -24 -PUD -R of Appeals re Case 88- 24- PUD -R, 395 W. Touhy Avenue
395 W. TOUHY: (T.P.C. Dev. Svs.) was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
APPOINTMENTS: Letter from Mayor Seitz re appointment of Marilyn O'Brien
to the Consumer Protection Commission and Sue Kostohrys
to the Clean Community /Beautification Commission will
come before the City Council on Monday, June 6, 1988.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:19 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1
onna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK