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06/07/1976CALL 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. in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center ROLL CALL: MINUTES: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER MONDAY, June 7, 1976 Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward. Absent were Aldermen Szabo and Abrams Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Sanitarian M. Martin, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Mark Bergman, PLEDGE pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 17, 1976, as published Motion declared carried. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Seitz to approve the Minutes of the adjourned meeting held May 24, 1976, as published. Motion declared carried. DES PLAINES Mr. David Markworth announced to City Council that Immanuel SENIOR CENTER Lutheran Church has made their old parsonage building available to the community of Des Plaines as a Senior Center, whose operation and direction would come from a yet -to -be established broadly based community volunteer group, with initial leadership and financial support being provided by Des Plaines Park District. YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- ACTIVITIES tion of Youth Activity Committee that the City appropriate $8,000 for eight youth activities tentatively planned for the summer youth program to be dispersed as follows: $1,400 to Youth Coordinator; $1,400 for adult supervision and $5,200 for the eight summer activities. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the PAYABLE 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, $498,785.07. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILE Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- MAINTENANCE tion of Police and Finance and Insurance Committees to award the contract for Automobile Maintenance to Petterson Safety Service, Inc. at an hourly rate of $9.00 per hour and required parts sold to City at 15% above bidder's cost not to exceed suggested list price. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyei, Seitz, Ward , Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. �j�(/ CATCH BASIN 6/7/76 CLEANING Page Two 16 FIRE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- HYDRANTS tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for thirty new fire hydrants to the Clow Corporation in the amount of $12,469.80. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz ,Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for cleaning of approximately 500 catch basins, to the low bidder, Suburban Sanitary Service of Lake Forest, I11. at the rate of $13.90 per basin. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. LIFT STATION Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom- Lyman and mendation of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize Mayor Ballard Behrel to inform the City of Park Ridge that the City will restrict the opening at the manhold at Dempster and Lyman to dry weather flow in connection with proposed lift station at Lyman and Ballard Roads. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to defer action. SPECIAL Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- ASSESSMENTS tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City Clerk be 195 & 196 instructed to prepare a notification to all property owners affected by proposed Special Assessments 195 and 196, advising the property owners of the proposed projects, the estimated cost per property unit and provide a means whereby the property owners shall in writing report to the City their respective wishes, said notification shall state that this matter is still under consideration by the City Council and no action will be taken without further notice. Petition signed by property owners opposing the proposed Special Assessments was submitted to Clerk by Alderman Ward. Motion declared carried. DES PLAINES Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- POLICE BOYS tion of Youth Activity Committee that $6,500 be paid to CLUB Des Plaines Police Boys Club for the purpose of assisting in the financing of the summer outing at Eagle River, Wis. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Abrams Motion declared carried. ill Alderman Abrams arrived at this time - 8:52 P.M. HANSEN BROS. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- RESUB. mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Douglas Ave. Plat of Hansen Bros. Resubdivision located at 2256 and 2260 Douglas Avenue and authorize execution thereof. Motion declared carried. RENAMING Moved by Erbach, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- JOSEPHINE ST. tion of Municipal Development Committee that Josephine Street BRUNO ST. be renamed Inner- Circle Drive and Bruno Street be renamed Morgan O'Brien Street in honor of the late alderman, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance and Engineering Department to prepare necessary plat. Motion declared carried. ht/ VACATION OF PUBLIC WAYS Page Three 6/7/76 17. MICHAEL REID'S Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- SECOND ADDITION mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve TO HOMELAND Plat of Michael Reid's Second Addition to Homeland Acres, ACRES located on Oxford Road, and to authorize execution thereof. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to defer action. ZONING CASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- 76-8-SU mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur with 1685 Oakton Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 76 -8 -SU, property located at 1685 Oakton Street and authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance for further consideration by City Council. Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recom- 76-18-R mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur 1220 Miner St. with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 76 -18 -R, property located at 1220 Miner Street, and authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance for further consideration by City Council. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to defer action. ZONING CASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- 76-22-SU mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur with 825 W. Oakton Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 76- 22 -SU, property located at 825 W. Oakton Street, and authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance for further consideration. Motion declared carried. VACATION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- ALLEY mendation of Municipal Development Committee to authorize Prairie & Mayor Behrel to retain an appraiser to obtain the value of River Rd. public alley at Prairie Avenue and River Road for which vacation is requested, and further that the Mayor negotiate a price for said property with final approval of City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos's request that petitioner -pav oPt - bf appraisals in connection with request to vacate public ways was referred to Municipal Development and City Code and Judiciary Committees. ZONING CASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the 76 -16 -V recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to deny 2555 Rusty Dr. petition to install a 72 foot antennae tower at 2555 Rusty Drive, Zoning Case 76 -16 -V. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield to defer action. CYRUS BASS Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recom- SUBDIVISION mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Cyrus Bass Subdivision, located at Church and Bellaire and authorize execution thereof. Motion declared carried. FEEDING OF Moved by Abrams, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- BIRDS tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance to prohibit keeping of food for birds on a zoning lot not to exceed ten pounds at any one time. Motion declared carried. LEGAL ACTION Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kraves, to authorize and direct Feeding of City Attorney to review possible action on a nuisance Pigeons complaint against resident who is presently feeding pigeons within the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried. Page Four 6/7/76 18 MFT SECTION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- 74- 00102 -01- mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt CG Supplemental Resolution for the improvement of Lee Street Lee St. from Mannheim Road to Touhy Avenue appropriating $250,000 MFT Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. MFT Moved by Ward, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation Prairie Ave. of Streets and Traffic Committee to agree to purchase 71- 00095 -03 -CG property located at the northeast corner of Prairie Avenue and Pearson Street for a sum of $100,000 and further to adopt a resolution appropriating $100,000, Section 71- 00095 -03 -CG Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 2 - Sarlo, Meyer ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. RECYCLING Moved by Kraves, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom- CENTER mendation of Environmental Controls Committee to authorize Public Works Department to purchase necessary materials at a cost not to exceed $600 to provide additional fencing at the Recycling Center, and further that the Public Works Department install all materials except for slats which will be installed by Community Groups as a Community Project under direction of Environmental Controls Officer. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance Z -8 -76 Z -8 -76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE 225 & 224 CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No, 76 -13 -R, rezoning W.Old property' located at 225 and 229 W. Old Higgins Road to Higgins Rd. M -2 General Manufacturing District Classification. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance Z -9 -76 Z -9 -76, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UDER THE ZONING 550 Graceland ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, Case No. 76 -17 -V, property located at 550 Graceland Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. MOTION TO Rules contained within "Robert's Rules of Order" pertaining TABLE to Motion to Take from Table were referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. 1 Page Five 6/7/76 19 CONSUMER Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- PROTECTION mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to establish COMMISSION a Consumer Protection Commission for the City of Des Plaines and to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance creating same. Motion declared carried. DAY CARE CENTER Defer Action motion to authorize City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance for presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to provide that churches that will be located in residence districts and wish to operate day care facilities will comply with the special use ordinance required for day care centers located in residential districts was brought to the floor. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 7 - Koplos, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Birchfield, Abrams, Mayor ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. POLICE EQUIP. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda- Portable tion of Police Committee to authorize the purchase of Radio one Model MX350 portable radio from Motorola Communications, Inc. for a cost of $1,535.00, waiving normal bid procedures with stipulation that vendor specify that no agency can purchase at a lower price. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. MFT SECTION Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommendation 75- 00108 -00 -CG of Streets and Traffic Committee to adopt Supplemental J 1654 Prospect Resolution appropriating $22,000 additional funds for the acquisition of property located at 1654 Prospect Avenue for necessary right of way for streets improvements. MFT Section 75- 00108- 00 -CG, Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. MAINTENANCE Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommendation AGREEMENT of Streets and Traffic Committee to extend the 1975 -76 State of I11. Maintenance Agreements to cover the fiscal year of July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977, with the Illinois Department of Transportation, at an allowance of $1,958.74. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. BOOKMOBILE Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- PARKING tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinances for "Reserve Parking" for Library Bookmobile on the east side of White south of Van Buren, southside of Howard at Koehler, north side of Fletcher south of Westgate, north side of Windsor, east of Pennsylvania and on gravel drive east of Craig Drive. Motion declared carried. POSITION OF Alderman Meyer's request for abolishing the position of CITY City Treasurer and further to include the issue on ballot TREASURER of next election was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. 6/7/76 20 Page Six SECOND & Referred to Public Works Department and Chief of Police THACKER was Alderman Leer's request for raising of stop signs, painting of curb yellow and posting of "No Parking Here to Corner" signs at the intersection of Second and Thacker. GROUND Referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee SIGNS was Alderman Abrams to limit number of grounds signs allowed on one zoning lot. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading Was Ordinance T -5 -76, AN ORDINANCE T -5 -76 REPEALING ORDINANCE T -3 -76 HAVING TO DO WITH ONE WAY Alley bet. ALLEYS - (L- shaped alley between Oakwood Avenue and Oakwood & White Street) White ORDINANCE Placed an First Reading was Ordinance T -6 -76, AN ORDINANCE T -6 -76 AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -4 SCHEDULE I OF THE CITY CODE BY Parking PROHIBITING PARKING ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF OXFORD ROAD Oxford FROM JARVIS AVENUE NORTH TO THE END. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T -7 -76, AN ORDINANCE T -7 -76 AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -4, SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY CODE BY Parking PROHIBITING PARKING ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF SPRUCE STREET Spruce St. FROM OAKTON STREET TO MANNHEIM ROAD AND BY REPEASING ORDINANCE T -13 -71 AND AMENDING SECTION 10 -5 -5 (C) BY PROVIDING FOR THREE HOUR PARKING BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. AND 5:30 P.M. ON THE EAST SIDE OF SPRUCE STREET FROM OAKTON STREET TO MANNHEIM ROAD EXCEPT SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. III RESOLUTION Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Resolution R -19 -76 R- 19 -76, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF July 4th DESPLAINES requesting permission from State of Illinois Parade Division of Highways to close U. S. 12 and 45 from Oakton Street to Rand Road for July 4th parade from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. TRAFFIC Letter from Orchard Place School Parent - Teacher Association Orchard Place regarding ordinance restricting traffic through the area Orchard Place area was referred to Police Department. APPOINTMENTS Moved by Meyer, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Yvonne Monreal, 1312 Sixth Street, Des Plaines, to the Youth Commission, term to expire April 30, 1979. Motion declared carried, Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Bolek, to concur with Mayor Behrel's reappointment of Mr. William Paul Batdorf, Mr. Elmer W. Passow and Mrs. H. Ross Workman to the Library Board, terms to expire June 30, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Ronald S. Piotrowski, 2432 Seminary Avenue to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Mr. Clifford Scherer to the Architectural Commission, term to expire August 5, 1980. Motion declared carried. ANNEXATION Letter from Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson Bay Colony regarding annexation of Bay Colony area was referred to Municipal Development Committee. VACATION Letter from Mr. Michael D. Sebastian requesting vacation Chicago Ave. of portion of Chicago Avenue was referred to Plan Commission. of(' Page Seven 6/7/76 THIRD Moved by Leer, seconded by Seitz, to retain the services MUNICIPAL of Holmes and Fox Architects to complete final plans and COURT specifications for the third floor of Des Plaines Civic FACILITIES Center - City Hall Building for use by the Third District Municipal Court, upon receipt of confirmation of lease agreement from County of Cook. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Sullivan, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Kraves, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 6 - Koplos, Olen, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. COLLECTIVE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, that the City engage BARGAINING the services of Mr. Ted Clark from the firm of Seyfarth, Negotiator Shaw, Fairweather and Geraldson to negotiate for the City of Des Plaines in collective bargaining with the three associations representing City employees. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Seitz, Mayor Behrel NAYS: 7 - Koplos, Bolek, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. LEGAL Mayor Behrel reported that Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi MSD reported that the Federal District Court has ruled that the Federal EPA report was not inadequate as claimed by the City of Des Plaines. Matter referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. ACTING The following aldermen announced their candidacy for the MAYOR Office of Acting Mayor, effective August 7, 1976: Alderman John Seitz, Alderman George Olen and Alderman Charles Bolek. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion decLar carried. APPROVED BANE THIS / r Ak ,/HE 1�I'3ERT ' . BEHREL, MA' OR DAY 0 1976 Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, •ity Clerk 21