08/02/1976MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, August 2, 1976
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 8:09 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
1 ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams.
Absent were Aldermen Koplos, Kraves, Ward
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, Health Director Branding, Deputy Clerk
Trost, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaeffer, and City Attorney
Hug.
PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Mr. Gregg Kinkade of
PLEDGE Campus Life, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held July 19, 1976, as published.
Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the following
PAYABLE 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, $225,291.03.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Koplos, Kraves, Ward.
Motion declared carried.
City Council recessed from 8:14 P.M. to 8:41 P.M. to allow Buildings,
Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to meet regarding award of contract
for Third Floor Court Facilities.
MAINTENANCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
City Bldgs. of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to advertise
for bids returnable August 13 at 3 P.M. for Maintenance
of Heating and Air Conditioning Units in Thacker Street
Softening Plant, Public Works Building, Maple Street
Pumping Station, Fire Station 1, 2, 3 and Old City Hall.
Motion declared carried.
DEMOLITION Moved by Leer, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
Bldgs. mendation of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
Pearson & to advertise for bids returnable August 13 at 3 p.m. for
Prairie the demolition of buildings at the corner of Pearson and
Prairie, City Engineer to draw necessary specifications.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Meyer and Sarlo voted
No.
ELLINWOOD Moved by Leer, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
PARKING DECK of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award
a contract to H & H Electric Co. in the amount of $19,231.00
for the re -location of power and telephone lines in
connection with the construction of Ellinwood Parking Deck,
waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote
was: (Alderman Koplos arrived at 8:47 P.M. prior to vote)
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Seitz, Abrams,
Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 3 - Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
COURT
FACILITIES
Des Plaines
Civic Center
NORTRAN
SIGN
111 Golf &
Mt. Prospect
l
SIGN
Truck Ranch,
Inc.
FENCE
VARIATIONS
YMCA
FENCE
1285 Golf Rd.
9th ADDITION
TO MCKAY
NEALIS SUBD.
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Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Chairman of Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to award the bid for construction of Des Plaines Civic
Center Third Floor Court Facilities to the low bidder,George
Knight Construction Co., in the amount of $115,474.00.
Alderman Seitz and Szabo, members of Buildings Grounds,
and Parking Lots Committee stated their recommendation was
to award the bid to the C. A. Tharnstrom & Co. in the amount
of $118,000.00 as their proposal stated 100 days to complete
the work and George Knight Construction Co.'s proposal stated
160 days to complete the work. Alderman Koplos resumed the
chair while Mayor Behrel debated the issue. Following further
discussion, the roll call vote was:
AYES: - 9 - Sullivan, Olen, Leer, Kisslinger, Erbach, Sarlo,
Meyer, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 6 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Brannigan, Birchfield, Seitz
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
of Special Transportation Committee to advance $37,000 to
NORTRAN for the purpose of continuing operation of the
NORTRAN bus system for the period July 28, 1976 thru
September 7, 1976, inclusive, with the agreement that NORTRAN
will reimburse the City out of monies which are expected
to be hereafter made available to NORTRAN from the RTA.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Buildings Control and Inspection Committee to grant
variation for oversized sign to Code Engineering, located
at Golf Road and Mt. Prospect Road, 32 square feet on each
side. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
request of Truck Ranch, Inc., 1664 Oakton Street to replace
the face of present sign with set back of 1'6".
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
of Building Control and Inspection Committee, to grant
request of YMCA to allow the existing four foot chain link
fence on the west property line to remain, and to deny request
for variation to allow a four foot chain link fence on the
east property line in lieu of a 6 to 8 foot solid fence,
with the agreement that a six foot chain link fence would
provide more visual security and would be acceptable should
the YMCA elect to install such a fence. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant request
of owners of property located at 1285 Golf Road to install
a six foot stockade fence at the rear of their property,
and to deny request for a four foot chain link fence at the
front of the property. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to approve plat of
9th Addition to McKay Nealis Subdivision located at Lincoln
and River Rd. and authorize execution thereof. City Clerk
submitted petition from adjoining residents opposing same.
Motion to approve declared carried.
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WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
SETTLEMENT
G. Halverson
FEE SCHEDULE
CORPORATION
COUNSEL
ORDINANCE
T-12-76
Parking
Thacker St.
ORDINANCE
M-30-76
NORTRAN
ORDINANCE
M-31-76
SIDEWALKS
ORDINANCE
M-32-76
FILING FEES
ORDINANCE
M-33-76
ORD IT AN C E
T-14-76
PARK PT G
bakton St.
Webster Ln.
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to approve
proposed settlement of a Workmen's Compensation claim on
Patrol Officer Gregory Halverson, in the amount of $2,533.65,
rather than $1,689.10 previously approved. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
1 - Birchfield
2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to increase
the fee schedule for Corporation Counsel Robert J. DiLeonardi
to $50 per hour for out of court time and $55 per hour for
courtroom work, effective from July 1, 1976.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 5 - Szabo, Leer, Brannigan, Birchfield, Sarlo
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
T-12-76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 SCHEDULE I
OF THE CITY CODE BY PROHIBITING PARKING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE
OF THACKER STREET FROM WOLF ROAD EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF
SIXTY FEET (60'). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance M-30-76
AN ORDINANCE ALLOCATING $6,167.00 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT
TO THE NORTH SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT! 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-31-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 1 of TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO
DO WITH SIDEWALK RrGULATIONS AND BY ADDING THFp.ETO A NEW
SECTION REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS IN CERTAIN
SITUATIONS.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M--32-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO
DO WITH VACATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS BY ADDING
NEW SECTIONS THERETO PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION WITH
A FILING FEE AND DEPOSIT AND PROVIDING FOR A HEARING.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-33-76, Al ORDI4ANC F
TO AMEND SECTION 1-6-9 OF THF CITY CODE HAVITG TO DO WITH
CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE BY ADDITG THERETO A NEW RULE XXXI
HAVING TO DO WITH MOTIONS TO LAY ON THF TABLF POD TAKF
FROM THF TABLE
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-14-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4, SCHEDULE I OF THE CITY CODE BY
PROHIBITING PARKING AT VARIOUS DISTANCES AT THE INTERSECTION
OF OAKTON STREET AND WEBSTER LANE.
ORDINANCE
T-15-76
PARKING
OAKTON ST.
LIQUOR
LICENSE
LIQUOR
LICENSE
VACATION OF
CHICAGO AV.
VACATION OF
TRAILSIDE LN.
ZONING
CASE
76 -39 -SU
BALLARD RD.
SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS
HOSPITAL
INSURANCE
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-15-76, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(F) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH RESTRICTED PARKING BY PROVIDING FOR TWENTY MINUTE
PARKING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF OAKTON STREET WEST OF
WHITE STREET TO THE FIRST DRIVEWAY.
The application of CJN, Inc., 55 E. Rand Road for a
Class E, Restaurant and Dining Room Liquor License, was
referred to the License and Inspection Committee.
The application of Wah Foong Moy(temporarily withdrawn)
for a Class E, Restaurant and Dining Room Liquor License,
was referred to the License and Inspection Committee.
Letter from the Plan Commission with reference to
vacating a portion of Chicago Avenue was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
Letter from the Plan Commission with reference to vacating
a portion of Trailside Lane, was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Letters from the Plan Commission and Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding Zoning Case 76 -39 -SU, property
located at 2575, 79, 83 Ballard Road, was referred to
the Municipal Development Committee.
The draft having to do with Subdivision Regulations for
the City of Des Plaines, prepared by the Director
of Planning and Zoning, was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee, was the
letter from Robert C. Zeimet having to do with
hospitalization for pensioned police officers.
COOK COUNTY Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize the
ZONING DOCKETS City Attorney and Planning and Zoning Administrator to
attend the hearings for Cook County Zoning Dockets Nos.
2790 and 2789. Motion declared carried.
APPOINTMENTS Moved by Meyer, seconded by Leer, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's appointment of Mr. Carl Schaumburg, 905 Alfini
Drive to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Robert Roller
to the Beautification Commission, term to expire
August 7, 1980. Mction declared carried.
BUILDING
PERMIT
FEES
ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY
Graceland Av.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Leer, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mrs. Aileen Copeland to the
Beautification Commission, term to expire August 7, 1980.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's reappointment of Mr. William J. Muehlenbeck to
the Architectural Commission, term to expire August 5, 1977.
Motion declared carried.
The letter from Kenney Tank Installation Company, Inc.
regarding increase in building permit fees and requesting
adjustment for fees paid, was referred to the Finance
and Insurance Committee.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Seitz, to extend the option
to purchase property on Graceland Avenue for the relocation
of the Historical Museum for the period of sixty days
at an additional cost of $500.00, the total of $3,000.00
to be applied to the purchase price should the city desire
to purchase the property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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ACQUISITION OF AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
PROPERTY Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
GRACELAND AV. Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor Behrel.
CONT 'D. NAYS: - 1 - Sarlo
ABSENT: 2 - Kraves, Ward
Motion declared carried.
RESIDENCY Alderman Seitz's request to require that future city
REQUIREMENT employees be residents of the City of Des Plaines, was
CITY referred to the City Code and Judiciary and Finance
EMPLOYEES and Insurance Committees.
Mayor Behrel relinquished the Chair to Alderman Koplos
and left the Council Chambers.
RESOLUTION Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to adopt Resolution
R-22-76 R-22-76, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
WHEREAS, Herbert H. Behrel will retire from the Office of
Mayor of the City of Des Plaines on August 6, 1976, following
twenty-eight years of continuous public service...eight years
as alderman and twenty years as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Herbert H. Behrel provided the necessary
leadership to secure Lake Michigan water for the citizens of
the City of Des Plaines from the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, He was instrumentalin the success of a Surface
Drainage System Bond issue to further eliminate flooding within
the City in addition to the improvement of Weller Creek; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Behrel's enthusiasm and determination,
despite disappointments, has lead the way for the redevelopment
of the downtown area of Des Plaines; and
WHEREAS, many National and International industries are
located in Des Plaines as a result of his encouragement and his
reputation for providing City services as a minimal tax dollar;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Des Plaines has always maintained
a balanced budget which reflects Mayor Behrel's conservatism; and
WHEREAS, The Des Plaines Civic Center - City Hall Building,
Police Building and Parking Facility, the Public Works Garage,
Three Fire Stations, and Public Library were built during his
administration; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Behrel, in his participation in various
State and National governmental agencies has brought honor and
recognition to the City of Des Plaines; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Herbert H. Behrel has diligently and un-
selfishly devoted his time and effort to a City he loves and
will long be remembered for his many accomplishments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Des Plaines, as follows:
Section 1: That the City Council does hereby honor Mayor
Herbert H. Behrel by naming the Ellinwood Parking Deck "Behrel
Plaza" in recognition of nis dedication to the redevelopment of
downtown Des Plaines and in appreciation for his years of service
to the City of Des Plaines, with a suitable plaque bearing the
name "Behrel Plaza" to be displayed on the parking deck upon
completion and at the time of dedication.
Section 2: That the City Council on behalf of all the
citizens of the City of Des Plaines does hereby express its
gratitude to Mayor Herbert H. Behrel for his twenty eight years of
public service and conveys itsvery best wishes to him and his
wife, Edythe, for a long and happy retirement in Sun City, Arizona.
Section 3: That this resolution shall be in full force and
effect from azd after its passage according to law.
Resolution
R-22-76
Cont'd.
Following
MAYOR
BEHREL
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Moved by Leer, seconded by Brannigan, to amend
Section 1 striking "Behrel Plaza" and inserting
"Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza". Motion to
adopt Resolution R-22-76 as amended, declared carried.
passage of Resolution R-22-76, Mayor Behrel resumed the Chair.
Mayor Behrel thanked all the members for their co-
operation and assistance during his years in the Office
of Mayor, stating that without them the accomplishments
of the city over these past twenty years would not have
been possible. He stated that the City Hall Parking
Facility is nearly completed and the Ellinwood Parking
Deck is on schedule. He expressed his regrets that he
was unable to resolve the Prairie Avenue extension before
leaving his office. He believes in the future that the
city will be facing a solution to a River Road overpass,
an overpass over the belt line tracks at Algonquin Road,
and the Willow -Higgins Creek flooding problem. He further
stated that they can expect the second eight to ten story
building to be built on the north side of the railroad
tracks in the next ten years. He closed in saying that
it has been a pleasure to work here and as he drives
around the city he sees the many improvements with which
he is personally pleased.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Seitz, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
Jta
CHARLES J
, A.D., 1976
.' OLEK, ASTING MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac
LL
City Clerk