07/01/1996001.
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,
JULY 1, 1996
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Ted
Sherwood at 7:01 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July
1, 1996.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Elstner, Higgason, Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos,
Arredia. Alderman Christiansen was absent. Alderman
Christiansen arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant City Manager
Carter, Director of Finance & Administration Peters, Police Chief
Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, Public Works Director Shirley, Community
Development Director D'Onofrio, City Engineer Oakley, Emergency
Communications Director Ornberg, Human Resources and Services Director
Merriman, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
PLEDGE: followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
FINAL PLAT/
BALLARD RD.
RESUBDIV.:
EXPLANATION/
1995
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE:
At the request of Mayor Sherwood, it was moved by Sarlo,
seconded by Chiropolos, that Item 3 under Unfinished
Business regarding approval of Final Plat for Ballard
Road Resubdivision, 2420 and 2430 Ballard Road, be
removed and held for discussion in Executive Session
later this evening. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Sherwood stated that on April 15, 1996, a
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance was presented to the
City Council for their review as required by law when
City funds experience expenditures in excess of the
Appropriation Ordinance. Mayor Sherwood stated that
during the discussion period, Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo
Avenue, criticized the City Council unnecessarily and
undeservedly.
Mayor Sherwood asked City Manager Douthwaite to respond
to Mr. Flynn's charges that the City has over -spent many
line items, raised taxes and fees to build up the
reserve, and he found proof of waste and line item
manipulation in every department.
City Manager Douthwaite stated that Ordinance M- 16 -96,
which was adopted on May 6, 1996, provided for the
supplemental appropriation of $5,888,343 for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 1995 and ending December 31,
1995.
City Manager Douthwaite stated that Director of Finance
& Administration clearly indicated in his memo of April
10, 1996, the need for a Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance. Mr. Douthwaite stated he would provide the
City Council with a copy of Mr. Peters' memo.
City Manager Douthwaite stated that $3 million of the $5
million plus was involved in saving money, i. e. bonds
were refinanced at a lower rate; also, due to the
transfer of proceeds from the 180 E. Thacker Street
property sale and a better overall perfomance from a
variety of revenue sources, the General Fund fund balance
increased substantially.
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
(Cont'd.)
CONSENT
AGENDA:
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
MAY 20, 1996:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AMEND POWERS/
CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -23 -96
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City Manager Douthwaite stated that most of the overages
were due to special circumstances and can be easily
explained, i.e. City had to buy more water from the City
of Chicago because of the heat wave last summer;
Commonwealth Edision increased their rates; City did not
anticipate the number of people who would take advantage
of the early retirement program that was offered in 1994;
City did not anticipate the number of liability and
workers' compensation claims.
Alderman Arredia stated that he would like to see
questions or concerns from citizens answered immediately,
at the same meeting, so it does not get into the
newspapers.
Alderman Beauvais questioned
provided with Mr. Peters' memo.
but he assumed Mr. Flynn saw
packet at the library.
whether Mr. Flynn was
Mr. Douthwaite said no,
it in the City Council
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes are approved. The Staff recommendations and
requests are approved; Ordinance M -22 -96 is adopted;
Ordinance M -23 -96 is placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R -43 -96 and R -44 -96 are adopted.
(Minutes of Executive Session of May 20, 1996, are being
held for review and report)
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held June
17, 1996, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to approve
minutes of Special meeting of the City Council held June
24, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title II, Chapter 11 "Civil
Service Commission," Section 2 -11 -15 "Powers," to remove
authority of Civil Service Commission when otherwise
provided by a collective bargaining agreement; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
23-96, Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M- 23 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2 -11 -15 "POWERS," OF CHAPTER 11 "CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION," TITLE II, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS /
GIOKARIS
SUBDIVISION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -43 -96
TEMPORARY
CLOSING/
RIVER ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -44 -96
EMERGENCY
FUNDS /
175 W.
TOUHY AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
412 MICHAEL
COURT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
VAC LEAF
LOADER:
Consent
Agenda
CIVIC CENTER/
HVAC SYSTEM
ANALYSIS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept public improvements that
include an adjustment to the water main, storm and
sanitary sewers, a driveway approach and parkway
restoration for Giokaris Subdivision, 1419 -1429 Wedgewood
Avenue, and release public improvement surety of
$6,481.25 and cash guarantee of $600 ($2,943.63 cash
warranty will be held for 18 months); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R- 43 -96, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GIOKARIS
SUBDIVISION, 1419 AND 1429 WEDGEWOOD AVENUE. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize temporary closing of
the southbound lane of River Road from Gregory Street to
the Maryville Academy entrance, and from Hopi Lane to
Kensington Road, on Sunday, October 13, 1996, from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to permit Maryville Academy to hold
their Second Annual Oktoberfest 8 -K Run and 2 -Mile Walk;
proof of insurance naming City as additional insured has
been received; City Clerk be authorized to submit
necessary document to Illinois Department of
Transportation; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R- 44 -96, A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MARYVILLE ACADEMY'S
OKTOBERFEST 8 -K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK, TO BE HELD ON
OCTOBER 13, 1996, AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OFF OF THE
RIGHT HAND SOUTHBOUND LANE OF RIVER ROAD, FROM GREGORY
STREET TO THE MARYVILLE ENTRANCE, AND THE SOUTHBOUND
RIGHT HAND LANE OF RIVER ROAD, FROM HOPI LANE TO
KENSINGTON, FOR THE 8 - RUN. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize emergency funds to
install chain link fence and barbed wire to secure doors
and windows of abandoned gravel and sand elevators on
property located at 175 W. Touhy Avenue, in the amount
of $3,500 /General Fund Contingency Account. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code to permit
reconstruction of existing circular driveway (one -to -one
replacement), and further permit the required front yard
(25' deep and 60' wide) to be covered by more than 50%
of hard surface, on property located at 412 Michael
Court. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for One (1) 1996
Trailer Mounted Vac Leaf Loader to the lowest bidder, R.
H. Lyons Equipment Company, 251 S. Frontage Road, Burr
Ridge, IL 60521, in the total bid amount of $22,445/
C.E.R.F. Funds. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from WCW
Engineers, Inc., 1105 Tower Lane, Bensenville, IL 60106,
to provide engineering services for Civic Center HVAC
System Analysis (Design Development and Estimation of
Project Costs), at a cost not -to- exceed $8,000 /Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
loA
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS/
REAPPOINT.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -22 -96
REVISED
POLICE
COMPENSATION
PLAN:
Consent
Agenda
AGREEMENT/
OVERSIZED
STORM SEWER
JUNO
LIGHTING:
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Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Roof Repairs for Civic Center and
Police Department, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July
19, 1996. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids to Furnish and Install Vehicle Repair
Lift, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 1996.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos to approve Mayoral
reappointment of Richard Hassman to the DES PLAINES
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION, term to expire April 1, 1997.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to consider
Mayoral appointment /reappointments as follows:
DES PLAINES CABLE COMMISSION - Appointment
Robert Suriano (replacing Julie Koelig)
DES PLAINES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Appointment
Gregory Johnson
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION - Reappointments
Joan Chiropolos, Kathy Shanahan, Nancy Wilson
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda (final action on this matter under Consent
Agenda on July 15, 1996).
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Ordinance M- 22 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 -15 -4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF CHAPTER 15,
TITLE I, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
"POLICE GROUP - SALARY SCHEDULE II," EFFECTIVE MAY 1,
1996 TO APRIL 30, 1997. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mayor Ted Sherwood declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
ENGINEERING - Alderman Chiropolos, Chair
City Engineer Oakley stated that the City has requested
Juno Lighting to install a 54" diameter storm sewer along
the west side of their property at 1200 S. Wolf Road from
Algonquin Road to Forest Avenue in lieu of installing an
18" storm sewer, which is all that is necessary for that
site development.
City Engineer Oakley stated that the City's Stormwater
Management Master Plan calls for a 54" relief storm sewer
to be installed in approximately the same location as the
new 18" pipe and connect between the existing 48" storm
sewer in Algonquin Road. Mr. Oakley stated that the City
would reimburse Juno Lighting for the sewer oversizing
from 18" to 54" and the related design engineering costs.
Alderman
project.
Alderman
on site.
Alderman
possible
no way
excavate
Curley asked if Juno Lighting will bid the
Mr. Oakley said yes.
Beauvais asked if a City field engineer will be
Mr. Oakley said yes.
Arredia expressed his concern about cost of any
change orders. Mr. Oakley stated that they have
of knowing what they will find until they
SIDEWALK
REOUIREMENT/
FOREST AVE.-
JUNO LIGHT.:
CHGE. ORD. #1
STREETSCAPE/
MINER AND
GRACELAND:
LIO. LIC.
767 GOLF RD.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PAGE FIVE
005.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
7/1/96
JUNO LIGHT. Alderman Chiropolos stated that if we want to follow the
(Cont'd.) Stormwater Management Master Plan, we need to do this.
Alderman Elstner asked if this has been done before.
City Engineer Oakley said yes.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City enter into a Letter Agreement and Easement
Agreement with Juno Lighting, 2001 S. Mt. Prospect Road,
Des Plaines, for the installation of a 54" diameter storm
sewer along the west side of their property at 1200 S.
Wolf Road from Algonquin Road to Forest Avenue, in lieu
of installing an 18" storm sewer, which is all that is
necessary for the site development; City to reimburse
Juno Lighting for the sewer oversizing and related design
engineering costs in an amount not -to- exceed $130,000/
1996 General Improvement Fund (Miscellaneous Storm
Sewers); it would be in the best interest of the City to
waive the usual bid procedures; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R -45 -96 at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to grant
request from Juno Lighting, 2001 S. Mt. Prospect Road,
to waive requirement for the installation of sidewalk
along the north side of Forest Avenue, from Wolf Road
west to the railroad tracks, adjacent to their property
at 1200 S. Wolf Road, as cited in Section 9 -1 -14 of the
City Code. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve Change Order #1 to contract with J. A. Johnson
Paving, 1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL
60005, for 1996 Streetscape Improvements (awarded on
February 20, 1996), for construction of paver block
sidewalk at the southwest corner of Miner Street and
Graceland (between Graceland Avenue and commuter parking
lot), plus traffic control devices for single lane
closure of Miner Street and payment for Union Pacific
Company flagmen for the duration of construction, in the
total amount of $11,152.50 /General Improvement Funds.
Motion declared carried.
Petitioner Michael Binstein was sworn in by the City
Clerk and gave testimony before the City Council.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to
the City Council approval of Class B Liquor License
application showing a change of ownership of stock for
property located at 767 Golf Road, Space 5, d /b /a Binny's
Beverage Depot, contingent upon verification of
fingerprints. Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of July 1, 1996 Warrant Register in the amount of
$1,799,133.15; and Resolution R -46 -96 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PAGE SIX
006.'.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
7/1/96
ZONING CASE Attorney Dan Dowd, 701 Lee Street, Des Plaines, and Mr.
96 -13 -A Al Maiden, Director of Planning, Rolf C. Campbell &
1701 RAND: Association, Inc., 101 Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL
60044, representing petitioner, Ferlette Realty &
Builders, Inc., addressed the City Council regarding a
request to change the present zoning district from R -2
Single Family Residential to R -4 Multi - Family Residential
for property located at 1701 Rand Road.
Mr. Dowd stated that this property is unique; it is too
large for one home, too small for a single family
development; there are three R -4 Districts in the area;
they are proposing one 4 -story 27 -unit condominium
building; 60o would be green area setback 190'.
Alderman Beauvais asked what the Comprehensive Plan calls
for in that area - -River Road and Elk Boulevard. Director
of Community Development D'Onofrio said commercial.
Alderman Beauvais asked if this Map Amendment request
would change the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. D'Onofrio said
no, but it will set a trend.
Architect Dan LeNoble, 4836 Main Street, Skokie, IL,
representing the petitioner, gave a brief description of
the project; lot size, setbacks, water detention, unit
sizes, parking spaces.
President of the Hawthorn Lane Civic Association, William
F. Burrows, 1739 Sherwood Road, addressed the City
Council, and presented the City Clerk with petitions of
142 signatures of residents in the area who are opposed
to the proposed rezoning of this property. Mr. Burrows
stated that this project affects a larger area than just
this property; there are a number of concerns, i.e.
safety of school children walking to and from school;
safety of motorists and pedestrians; water and flooding;
residential density; urged the City Council to deny this
request.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he had attended the Zoning Board
meeting on this matter; is concerned about what would
happen to the cars if there was a flood in this area.
Mr. Marty Hoffman, 1632 Sherman Place, addressed the City
Council in opposition to this rezoning; should stay with
the Comprehensive Plan; residents are not in agreement
with this rezoning.
Ms. Nancy Blonde, 1818 Sherwood Road, addressed the City
Council in opposition to this rezoning; access from Elk
Boulevard is the only safe access to the property; three
people have been killed at that intersection; detention
pond at the south end of the property is next to the
school's kindergarten playground.
Ms. Pam Warford, 2530 Church Street, addressed the City
Council stating there is a lot of traffic in the area;
concerned about safety of children; concerned that City
will put multi - family housing on single family property.
Alderman Beauvais asked why the entrance is not off of
Elk Boulevard. Mr. Dowd stated that the petitioner
cannot obtain the property.
Mr. Dowd stated that the petitioner will put the
detention pond wherever the City wants it; the traffic
study they did showed that this project could accommodate
the site; a commercial project would generate more
traffic.
1701 RAND
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
96- 20 -SU -V
249 8. D.P.
RIVER RD.:
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Alderman Sarlo stated that the City Council established
a Comprehensive Plan, we should follow it.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgison, to recommend to
the City Council re Zoning Case 96 -13 -A, that request for
a Map Amendment to change the present zoning from R -2
Single Family Residential to R -4 Multi- Family Residential
for property located at 1701 Rand Road, be DENIED.
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on July 15, 1996).
Attorney Louis Capozzoli, 1484 Miner Street, Des Plaines,
representing the petitioner, addressed the City Council
regarding a request for a Special Use and Variation to
permit a Class B restaurant with two (2) parking spaces
instead of the required seven (7) spaces, on property
located at 249 S. Des Plaines -River Road.
Mr. Capozzoli stated that this is a commercial area; had
a traffic study done - adequate access -no impact on the
area; 90% carry out; fence would be installed behind
building next to residential area.
Mr. Marty Hoffman, 1632 Sherman Place, addressed the City
Council questioning what the other stores will do for
parking; they will be coming to the City to ask for a
parking variation too; is opposed to this request.
Mr. Tom Maki, Des Plaines Moose Lodge, addressed the City
Council stating his concern about the garbage and
traffic; how will they pick up the garbage.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she wants business to come
to our City, but is concerned about parking for this
business, especially at peak times.
Moved by Curley, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendations of the Des Plaines Plan Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals and Staff, and recommend to the
City Council, re Zoning Case 96- 20 -SU -V, that request for
Special Use and Variation to permit a Class B restaurant
and permit two (2) parking spaces instead of required
seven (7) spaces, on property located at 249 S. Des
Plaines -River Road, be DENIED. Motion declared carried
(final action on this matter under Consent Agenda on July
15, 1996).
Mayor Ted Sherwood assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
PARKING ON Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, that First
BERM/ Reading on Ordinance M- 24 -96, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
1723 BUSSE: SECTION 9 -10 -2 "PARKWAYS; PARKING OF VEHICLES," OF
CHAPTER 10 "PARKWAYS," TITLE IX, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
Ordinance PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO EXCEPTION DUE TO UNIQUE
M -24 -96 CIRCUMSTANCES, and Ordinance M- 25 -96, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 8 -9 -19 (K) "MOTOR VEHICLES /BOATS," OF
Ordinance CHAPTER 9, TITLE VIII, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES,
M -25 -96 FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE WORDAGE CONTAINED IN SAID
SECTION, be postponed until July 15, 1996. Motion
declared carried (this matter will appear under
Unfinished Business on July 15, 1996).
ORDINANCE Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Z -12 -96 - Ordinance Z -12 -96 - AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
AB AMENDED/ VARIATION TO SECTION 9.1.8.4.3 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
1561 E. ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A PARKING LOT WITHOUT
OARTON ST.: CONTINUOUS CURB AND GUTTER AROUND THE PERIMETER AT 1561
1561 OAKTON
(Cont'd.)
WATER &
SEWER CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS:
AGREEMENT/
OVERSIZED
STORM SEWER
JUNO
LIGHTING:
Resolution
R -45 -96
SIDEWALK
REQUIREMENT/
FOREST AVE.-
JUNO LIGHT.:
PAGE EIGHT
OAKTON STREET (CASE NO. 96- 16 -V).
vote was:
AYES: 5- Beauvais, Christiansen,
Arredia
NAYS: 3- Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
008.
7/1/96
Upon roll call, the
Elstner, Higgason,
Moved by Curley, seconded by Higgason, to POSTPONE until
a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, July 22,
1996, the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole
held July 25, 1996, that City place a referendum on the
November 5, 1996 ballot, asking whether the citizens of
Des Plaines want to fund Water & Sewer Capital
Improvements in the approximate amount of $71 million
dollars; Staff be authorized to prepare wording options
for the referendum and present them to the City Council
at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held Monday,
July 22, 1996 when the City Council will also determine
the source of funding should the referendum pass.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Chirpolos, to adopt a
substitute motion to DENY recommendation of Committee of
the Whole held June 25, 1996, that City place a
referendum on the November 5, 1996 ballot, asking whether
the citizens of Des Plaines want to fund Water & Sewer
Capital Improvements in the approximate amount of $71
million dollars; Staff be authorized to prepare wording
options for the referendum and present them to the City
Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be Monday,
July 22, 1996 when the City Council will also determine
the source of funding should the referendum pass; and
that the matter of funding for Water & Sewer Improvements
be referred back to committee for another review and
evaluation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason, Sarlo,
Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Elstner, Curley
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (this matter will be heard on
July 22, 1996 under Committee of the Whole).
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City enter
into a Letter Agreement and Easement Agreement with Juno
Lighting, 2001 S. Mt. Prospect Road, Des Plaines, for the
installation of a 54" diameter storm sewer along the west
side of their property at 1200 S. Wolf Road from
Algonquin Road to Forest Avenue, in lieu of installing
an 18" storm sewer, which is all that is necessary for
the site development; City to reimburse Juno Lighting for
the sewer oversizing and related design engineering costs
in an amount not -to- exceed $130,000/1996 General
Improvement Fund (Miscellaneous Storm Sewers); it would
be in the best interest of the City to waive the usual
bid procedures; and adopt Resolution R- 45 -96, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "LETTER
AGREEMENT" WITH JUNO LIGHTING, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A 54" OVERSIZED DRAINAGE PIPE (IN LIEU OF AN 18"
DRAINAGE PIPE) ACROSS THE PROPERTY AT 1200 SOUTH WOLF
ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
from Juno Lighting, 2001 S. Mt. Prospect Road, Des
Plaines, to waive requirement for the installation of
sidewalk along the north side of Forest Avenue, from Wolf
1
1
SIDEWALK
(Cont'd.)
CHGE. ORD. #1
STREETSCAPE/
MINER AND
GRACELAND:
LIO. LIC./
767 GOLF RD.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -46 -96
FINAL PLAT/
BALLARD RD.
RESUBDIV.:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED BY ME THIS l
DAY OF
40P
,,,
S erwood, MAYOR
Road west to the railroad tracks, adjacent to their
property at 1200 S. Wolf Road, as cited in Section 9 -1 -14
of the City Code. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Change Order #1 to contract with J. A. Johnson Paving,
1025 E. Addison Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, for
1996 Streetscape Improvements (awarded on February 20,
1996), for construction of paver block sidewalk at the
southwest corner of Miner Street and Graceland (between
Graceland Avenue and commuter parking lot), plus traffic
control devices for single lane closure of Miner Street
and payment for Union Pacific Company flagmen for the
duration of construction, in the total amount of
$11,152.50 /General Improvement Funds. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
Class B Liquor License application showing a change of
ownership of stock for property located at 767 Golf Road,
Space 5, d /b /a Binny's Beverage Depot, contingent upon
verification of fingerprints. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 46 -96, 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:
$1,799,133.15. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Sherwood announced that Item 3 under Unfinished
Business regarding approval of Final Plat for Ballard
Road Resubdivision, 2420 and 2430 Ballard Road, will not
be discussed in Executive Session this evening, but will
be held until the Executive Session of the Committee of
the Whole meeting to be held Monday, July 8, 1996.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK