09/02/1997227.
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, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7:00 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, September
2, 1997.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Assistant to the City
Manager Carter, Director of Finance & Administrative Services Egeberg,
Police Chief Sturlini, Fire Chief Farinella, City Engineer Oakley,
Community Development Director D'Onofrio, Emergency Communications
Director Ornberg, Director of Public Works Shirley, Director of Human
Resources and Services 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.
CITIZEN Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
COMMENTS: Council expressing his concern about the proposed 15 -Year
General Obligation Bond issue to fund street, alley,
sidewalk and sewer improvements; this would cost the
average homeowner over $60 per year in increased property
taxes; the City should fund these improvements on a "pay
as you go" basis; many residents are on a fixed income;
this matter should be put on a referendum next April; let
the people speak.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon . roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M- 58 -97, Z -11 -97 and
Z -12 -97 were adopted; Ordinances M- 61 -97, M -62 -97 and T-
8-97 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution R -43 -97
was adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
Agenda August 18, 1997, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
August 18, 1997. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LICENSE Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
AGREEMENT/ Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
640 installation of an underground sprinkler system in City -
BENDING owned parkway adjacent to property located at 640 Bending
COURT: Court; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Consent necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
Agenda place on First Reading Ordinance M- 61 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY LICENSE
Ordinance AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BURDI, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN
M - 61 - 97 UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT - OF-
WAY IN FRONT OF 640 BENDING COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
M -61 -97
(Cont'd.)
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
FIRST BANK
PARKING LOT:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M -62 -97
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
CENTER ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T -8 -97
LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANTS
PROGRAM
FUNDS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R -43 -97
REDUCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT
SURETY/
BORONSKI'S
RESUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
FENCE
VARIATION/
1267
CAMPBELL:
Consent
Agenda
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Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 11 -
"Parking Lots," Section 10 -11 -8 to establish 18 parking
spaces as "2 -Hour Parking Only, Monday through Friday"
on First Bank Parking Lot, south side of Ellinwood Street
between Lee and Pearson Streets; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance M- 62 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10 -11 -8 "ELLINWOOD STREET PARKING LOT,"
OF CHAPTER 11 "PARKING LOTS," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO DESIGNATE 18 PARKING SPACES AS 2 -HOUR
PARKING ONLY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 5 -
"Stopping, Standing, Parking," Section 10 -5 -17, to
prohibit parking on Center Street from Thacker Street to
100' south of Thacker Street, west side of street; and
on Center Street from 100' north of Ashland Avenue to
Oakton Street, west side of street; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance T -8 -97, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -17, SCHEDULE I, OF CHAPTER 5
"STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING," TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO DELETE THEREFROM "CENTER STREET, FROM
THACKER STREET TO OAKTON STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET,"
AND TO ADD THERETO "CENTER STREET, FROM THACKER STREET
TO 100 FT. SOUTH OF THACKER STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET,"
AND "CENTER STREET, FROM 100 FT. NORTH OF ASHLAND AVENUE
TO OAKTON STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET;" AND AMENDING
SECTION 10-5-5(F)(1.) TO ADD THERETO "CENTER STREET, FROM
100 FT. SOUTH OF THACKER STREET TO 100 FT. NORTH OF
ASHLAND AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF STREET." Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Police Department to
apply for Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program
Funds through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, in the amount of $21,719 to
underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public
safety, contingent upon City providing $2,413.22 in
matching funds; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute necessary documents; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R- 43 -97, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER THE "LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM," AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH
DOCUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ACCEPT SUCH GRANT FUNDING
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR
SAID GRANT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Reduction of
Public Improvement Surety by 90% ($24,792) for Boronski's
Resubdivision, on property located at 627 Howard Street;
Letter of Credit is reduced to $2,755.30 plus the
required yearly 25% increase of $688.82 for a total of
$3,444.12. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 6 -7 -1 of the City Code, for property located at
1267 Campbell Avenue, to permit construction of a 6' high
privacy fence 2.5' from the alley right -of -way (Code
requires fences which are erected adjacent to an alley
open to vehicular traffic shall be set back 5' from the
alley right -of -way). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PATIO
VARIATION/
630
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
1997 LEAF
GRINDING
CONTRACT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M -58 -97
LEAF
COLLECTION
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z -11 -97
REZONING/
2275 -85 S.
MT. PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z -12 -97
AMENDED
SPEC. USE/
800 W.
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
ENHANCED
9 -1 -1
NETWORK
AGREEMENT/
AMERITECH:
FINAL PLAT
& VARIATION/
1201 & 1207
TOUHY AVE.:
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 515.0 of the Building Code, for property located
at 630 Castlerea Drive, to permit construction of a patio
that would extend up to 24' from the foundation of the
house and contain approximately 960 sq. ft. (Code permits
patios to possess a total area of 344 sq. ft. and to
extend 15' from the building foundation). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 1997 Leaf Grinding
Contract to the lowest bidder, Kramer Tree Specialists,
Inc., 701 Church Street, West Chicago, IL 60185, in the
total bid amount of $13,000 /Budgeted Funds. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance M- 58 -97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4
"GARBAGE, YARD WASTE AND COMPOSTING," OF TITLE VIII, OF
THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO A NEW
SECTION 8 -4 -15 "LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM;" AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 5 "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," TO DELETE
THEREFROM SECTION 10 -5 -3 IN ITS ENTIRETY. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z- 11 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM
R -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO M -2 GENERAL
MANUFACTURING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY, FOR 2275 -85 SOUTH MT. PROSPECT ROAD (CASE
NO. 97- 19 -A -V). Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance Z- 12 -97, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A
GASOLINE STATION (MOBILE OIL) AND A MINI -MART WITH A
BLIMPIE SUBS AND SALADS RESTAURANT, IN C -2 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 800
WEST OAKTON STREET (97- 21 -SU). Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mayor Paul W. Jung declared that the City was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
PUBLIC SAFETY - Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City enter into Enhanced 9 -1 -1 Network Agreement
with Ameritech to service 43,000 access lines utilizing
the 5 -year pre - payment plan in the amount of $353,235/
Reserve Funds, effective November 1, 1997 to October 31,
2002. Motion declared carried (final action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on September 15, 1997).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Alderman Sarlo, Chair
Construction Manager David Clark, representing Extended
Stay America, addressed the City Council regarding their
request for a variation to provide a public sidewalk only
along the Touhy Avenue frontage and not require a
sidewalk along the Lee Street - Tollway right -of -way.
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TOUHY AVE. Mr. Clark stated his concern that inasmuch as the
(Con't.d) sidewalk would lead to the Horizon, there would be abuse
of their parking lot by people attending Horizon events.
Also, the sidewalk would be outside of their property
line which means that they would have to get an easement
from the Tollway, who indicated to them that that may be
a problem.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals and Staff, and recommend to the City
Council, to approve Final Plat for Extended Stay
Resubdivision for property located at 1201 and 1207 Touhy
Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
Plat, and DENY request for Variation to Section 9-12-9 -
(B) of the Subdivision Regulations to provide a public
sidewalk only along the Touhy Avenue frontage and not
require a sidewalk along the Lee Street - Tollway right -of-
way. Motion declared carried. Alderman Arredia voted
no. (final action on this matter under Unfinished
Business on September 15, 1997)
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
INFRASTRUC. Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
MAINTENANCE recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
FEE: City impose a 1% Telecommunications Infrastructure
Maintenance Fee upon all telecommunications retailers for
the use of all public rights -of -way within Des Plaines,
except cable television franchises, effective January 1,
1998; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Elstner, to concur with Staff
REGISTER: recommendation and recommend to the City Council approval
of September 2, 1997 Warrant Register, in the amount of
$1,528,462.15; and further recommend that Resolution R-
44-97 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
EXTENSION/ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with
TCI CABLE Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
TELEVISION to authorize extension of Cable Television Franchise
FRANCHISE Agreement between the City and Telenois, Inc. (TCI), for
AGREEMENT: a six (6) month period, beginning July 28, 1997 and
ending January 28, 1998, while franchise renewal
negotiations are in process; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R -45 -97 at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Arredia
voted no.
LIQ. LIC./ Petitioners Nick Liapes and John Liapes were sworn in by
1414 the City Clerk and gave testimony before the City
OARTON ST.: Council.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to recommend
to the City Council to approve change of ownership for
Class A Liquor License for property located at 1414
Oakton Street, d /b /a Black Ram Restaurant, contingent
upon verification of fingerprints and confirmation of
corporate change. Motion declared carried (final action
on this matter under Consent Agenda on September 15,
1997) .
Mayor Paul W. Jung assumed the chair, and declared the
City Council back in session.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to suspend
Z -10 -97 the rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
AS AMENDED/ declared carried.
SPECIAL USE
1637 Mr. Jim Palm, 1679 Webster Lane, addressed the City
WEBSTER: Council stating that he and the residents do not approve
of the parking lot, but they have met and have come up
Tabled on with a compromise, i.e 30 parking spaces (26 spaces on
8/18/97 the north side and four (4) spaces on the west side); a
fence be installed on the south end, running east and
west, approximately 10' off the property line; this would
create a buffer. Mr. Palm stated that this compromise
gives Mr. Caputo what he needs and what his traffic
engineer says he needs; this is not a win -win situation
or a lose -lose, it is just a compromise; we think this
is the solution.
Mrs. Diane Shay, 1645 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she has been coping with this
problem for two (2) years; she does not think he needs
43 spaces; she would lose her quality of life.
Mr. George Mertz, 1636 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that this is a viable solution; this
would add a buffer.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that this business meets the needs of our
community; Mr. Caputo certainly needs a parking lot; this
action would not set a precedent; this is not something
brand new; let's vote on this and move forward.
Mr. Ted Sherwood, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council asking what is the difference between this
situation and that of DiMaso on Oakwood Avenue; the City
pays more attention to the rights of the perpetrators
than we do the victims; there should not be a compromise;
a wrong has been done; the Special Use should be turned
down.
Alderman Higgason stated that this is a fine compromise;
it would preserve some green space.
Alderman Brookman stated that the residents have come up
with a very fair and equitable compromise; could be a
win -win for everyone; it would bring closure; Mr.
Caputo's traffic engineer recommended 21 parking spaces
but the residents are giving him nine (9) more.
Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
Council stating that the problem is the location of the
store; it is a terrible location to start with; he is
against the Special Use permit.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to remove from the
table the First Reading of Ordinance Z -10 -97 - AS
AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVED PARKING
LOT IN R -2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1637 WEBSTER LANE (95- 52 -SU). Motion
declared carried. (this ordinance was presented for
First Reading on August 4, 1997 and held, and then
presented again on August 18, 1997 and tabled to this
date)
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt a
substitute motion to further amend Ordinance Z -10 -97 to
delete Section 4.6 and substitute the following:
-- that the new parking lot have 30 total spaces with 26
of those spaces along the north side of the property and
four (4) spaces along Webster Lane;
Z -10 -97
(Cont'd.)
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- -the area along Webster Lane and south of the four (4)
spaces, running approximately to the west end of the
garage on the property immediately south of 1637 Webster
Lane, be bermed and have evergreen trees, sod and bushes
to landscape the berm;
- - from the garage on easterly, the land shall not be
bermed but shall be sodded;
- - a 6' board on board fence shall be erected
approximately 10' from the south property line;
-- all lighting shall be located along the paved parking
area as far away from the south property line as
possible.
Alderman Beauvais stated when this whole matter is
finally settled, a wider traffic study should be done of
Oakton Street because there are other problem areas.
Alderman Brookman agreed with Alderman Beauvais' comments
and stated that perhaps this matter should be tabled
again so that this traffic study could be done.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was:
AYES: 4- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt a
substitute motion to further amend Ordinance Z -10 -97 that
in addition to the 16 settlement parameters agreed to by
the City Council on July 21, 1997, the following
conditions be required, and then the amended ordinance
be placed on First Reading:
- - parking spaces on the south side of the parking lot
would start approximately at the beginning of garage on
property located at 1645 Webster Lane, which would result
in the loss of 2 -1/2 spaces on the south side;
- - a 6' board on board fence set back 22" would be
constructed beginning at the east property line, going
west to the berm and then behind the entire length of the
berm on Mr. Caputo's side of the berm;
- - the berm would be placed on the west side of the
parking lot adjacent to Webster Lane along the area where
the parking spaces facing west are located; then proceed
east to the beginning of the first stall of parking on
the south side;
- - street lamp located on the south side of the property
near 1645 Webster Lane would be moved north approximately
17' to the edge of the proposed parking lot;
- - property owner at 1645 Webster Lane to choose the
landscaping for the berm.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to adopt a
second substitute motion that this matter be tabled until
a traffic study can be done. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4- Christiansen, Higgason, Brookman, Arredia
NAYS: 5- Beauvais, Elstner, Sarlo, Smith, Jung
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared failed.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Brookman, that there be
a five (5) minute recess. Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 8:55 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:07 p.m.
Alderman Brookman stated that while she will be voting
for the original substitute motion, she wanted it known
that she is very disappointed because the City Council
Z -10 -97
(Cont'd.)
CIVIC
CENTER
LOBBY
REMODELING:
ZONING CASE
97 -11 -V
320 W.
TOUHY AVE.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R -44 -97
EXTENSION
TCI CABLE
TELEVISION
FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT:
Resolution
R -45 -97
INFRASTRUC.
MAINTENANCE
FEE:
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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
the vote was:
AYES: 7- Beauvais,
Brookman,
NAYS: 1- Arredia
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
WITH TELENOIS,
Christiansen,
Sarlo, Smith
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could have brought this to a fair and equitable closure
giving Mr. Caputo 100% of his legitimate needs plus nine
(9) extra spaces, and we could have given the residents
100% of what they requested.
Upon roll call on the original substitute motion, the
vote was:
AYES: 6- Beauvais, Elstner, Brookman, Sarlo,
Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 2- Christiansen, Higgason
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried (final action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on September 15, 1997).
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August 18,
1997, to accept proposal from Hanna Design Group, 1440
Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, for the remodeling
of the Civic Center Lobby in the total amount of
$103,070; funding source: $72,652 - 1997 General Fund
Budget and $30,418 - General Fund Contingency. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5- Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 3- Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole held August 18,
1997, re Zoning Case 97 -11 -V, to DENY request to permit
a parking area not be fully improved with a hard surface
pavement for a period of four (4) years, on property
located at 320 W. Touhy Avenue. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R- 44 -97, 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:
$1,528,462.15. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
extension of Cable Television Franchise Agreement between
the City and Telenois, Inc. (TCI), for a six (6) month
period, beginning July 28, 1997 and ending January 28,
1998, while franchise renewal negotiations are in
process; and adopt Resolution R- 45 -97, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE CABLE TELEVISION
INC. Upon roll call,
Elstner, Higgason,
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
City impose a 1% Telecommunications Infrastructure
Maintenance Fee upon all telecommunications retailers for
the use of all public rights -of -way within Des Plaines,
except cable television franchises, effective January 1,
1998; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried (further action on
this matter under Consent Agenda on September 15, 1997).
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City Council recessed at 9:26 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m.
, MAYOR
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EXECUTIVE Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Higgason, to go into
SESSION: Executive Session to discuss review of City Manager's
contract. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Brookman, Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Brookman,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Arredia, seconded by Smith, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC /AAE - CITY CLERK