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07/05/1977177 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY, July 5, 1977 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Volberding at 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Absent were Aldermen Szabo and Leer. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaefer, City Treasurer Swanson, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Deputy Fire Chief Crosby, Police Chief Hintz, Health Director Branding, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER AND The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer, followed by the PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held Jeiy 20, 1977, as published. Motion declared carried. :Like, BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, 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, $226,676.05. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Leer Motion declared carried. CHRISTMAS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation PARTY of the Finance and Insurance Committee to continue the City Employees Christmas Party, to be held within the City of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILE Mayor Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize the Public Works Commissioner to draw specifications for a 1977 mid-size four -door sedan for the Mayor, City Clerk to advertise for bids. Motion declared carried. ELECTRONIC Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- PRESSURE tion of the Water and Sewer Committee that the City purchase RECORDER one Type 752 Sparling Electronic Pressure Recorder from Jack Ward of Lisle, Illinois, in the amount of $1,635.00, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Leer Motion declared carried. SWEEPINGS and Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- T;; EXCAVATED tion of the Water and Sewer Committee that the contract for MATERIALS Hauling of Sweepings and Excavated Materials be awarded to Albrecht Enterprises of Des Plaines at the rate of $3.75 per cubic yard, checks and/or bid bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward , Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Szabo, Leer Motion declared carried 7/5/77 178 Page Two WATER Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- LEAK tion of the Water and Sewer Committee, that the request for Maple St. payment of $365.00 to the homeowner at 1921 Maple Street in connection with a water leak be denied. Motion declared carried. WATER RATE STUDY Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of the Water and Sewer Committee to engage the firm of Benjamin and Lang, Inc. for the purpose of performing a water rate study at the rate of $50 per hour, total cost not to exceed $1,000. Alderman Meyer requested that the study include percentage of Chicago water used by Des Plaines 'in relation to water from wells, cost of operating Thacker Street Pumping. Station, and estimated cost of refund should City receive favorable ruling in Water Suit. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Alderman Leer arrived during discussion at 8:23 P.M. DES PLAINES Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to accept the resignation MASS TRANSIT of Mr. Harry Mertz and Mr. Edward Tobin from the Des Plaines DISTRICT Mass Transit District and authorize Mayor to write letter of commendation, City Attorney to draft ordinance to dissolve Des Plaines Mass Transit District. Motion declared carried. NORTRAN Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to accept the resignation of Mr. Rex Wilson as Trustee representing Des Plaines on the North Suburban Mass Transit District, authorizing Mayorto write letter of commendation and to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mrs. Marge LaVine as Des Plaines' representative to NORTRAN. Motion declared carried. Alderman Ward gave a status report as reported by Mrs. Marge LaVine relative to ridership. SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation 622 E. NW Hwy. of the Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant Chrysler Plymouth Co., 622 E. Northwest Highway, the addition of one 4 x 5 and one 5 x 5 sign upon inspection of Building Department as to the removal of one 5 x 5 existing sign. Motion declared carried. Ald. Szabo arrived at this time. SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation 2100 Miner St. of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve two signs 2' x 2' double faced requested by Mobil Oil Corporation at 2100 Miner Street. Motion declared carried. SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- 2999 S. Mannheimmendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant a setback variation for Econo Car, 2999 S. Mannheim Road, City Attorney to draft necessary resolution. Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Resolution R-17-77 R-17-77, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES Econo Car PLAINES HAVING TO DO WITH ECONO CAR SIGN AT 2999 MANNHEIM 2999 S. ROAD. Motion declared carried. Mannheim FENCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommend - 1800 S. Wolf ation of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve a ten foot high cyclone fence requested by Dry Storage at 1800 S. Wolf Road. Motion declared carried. SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation 2300 S. Mt. of BuildingControl and Inspection Committee to approve one Prospect Rd. 10' x 19' double faced sign 30' high after the removal and replacement of sign on Mt. Prospect Road meeting City Code, as requested by Neidert Motor, 2300 S. Mt. Prospect Rd. Motion declared carried. SUBDIVISION Murphy & Noonan HENNEGAN SUBDIVISION ZONING CASE 77 -17 -SU 1199 S. Elmhurst Rd. SZCZESNY'S THIRD ADD'N PLEASANT LANE DISANNEXATION Rosemont ZONING 850 E. Oakton ISPECIAL COMMITTEES Bid Procedures Emergency Standby Generator ZONING CASE 77 -31 -SU 2579 Ballard ZONING SIGNS 7/5/77 179 Page Three Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Murphy and Noonan Subdivision, First Addition, located at 1973 Busse Highway and Eastward. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- mendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve the Plat of Hennegan Subdivision, located at 2246 Webster Lane. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur with the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 77 -17 -SU, property located at 1199 S. Elmhurst Rd. and authorize the City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve the Plat of Szczesny's Third Addition, Pleasant Lane Subdivision. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brannigan voted No. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to deny the request from Village of Rosemont to purchase approximately five (5) acres for a favorable decision to disconnect from the City. Motion declared carried. Alderman Szabo reported that the City Council Municipal Development Committee rejected the compromise settlement of the Zoning Suit involving property at 850 E. Oakton St. and instructed Corporation Counsel DiLeonardi to continue with the case. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recom- mendation of Special Committee on Committees to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance having to do with bal]oting and selection of a five man committee on committees. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of Special Committee on Committees that aldermen on the meeting before an election vote by secret ballot for five encumbents, with the five top vote getters the winners, the alderman with the most votes be named chairman, for the Special Committee on Committees, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recommendation of Special Committee on Committees that all Special Committees be in effect for no more than three months and then dissolved unless the City Council votes an extension, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Koplos, Leer, Ensign, Birchfield, and Sarlo voted No. The letter received from Alderman Koplos from Adlite Electric Co., Inc., 1365 Webford Avenue as to the proper bid procedures for the installation of emergency standby generator was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to postpone action ori Zoning Case 77 -31 -SU, 2579 Ballard Road until property has been properlysted les o be waived, and zoning hearing is reheard. /§�nbe�t�fiNanr8rided by Koplos to amend the motion to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance that signs be posted on the property in question as to zoning and variation. Motion as amended declared .. carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to be reviewed by Director of Zoning and Planning and presented to Zoning Board of Appeals re posting of signs on property to be rezoned or variation. Motioi'; declared carried. 7/5/77 180 Page Four RTA Matter of RTA lease for office space and need of the City Lease to file for Fair Employment Practices Commission number with Affirmative Action Program was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Referred also was Alderman Meyer's ,request for review of new lease agreements with outside agencies. TRAFFIC Referred to City Engineer was Alderman Abrams request for SIGNAL status of proposed traffic signal at Golf Road and Marshall Golf & Marshall Avenue. BELLAIRE AVE. Petitions submitted by Alderman Koplos from residents of Petitions Bellaire and University Avenue re traffic on Bellaire Avenue were referred to Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic Commission. STOP SIGN Alderman Sullivan's request for stop signs at the intersection Wicke-White of Wicke and White Streets was referred to Streets and Traffic and Traffic Commission, Wicke to stop for White. Cumberland Alderman Meyer's request for alternate parking on Cumberland Pkwy Parking Parkway between Golf and Warrington Roads was referred to Streets and Traffic and Traffic Commission. FIFTH AVE. Alderman Meyer's request to prohibit parking on Fifth Avenue PARKING. between Rand Road and Waikiki Ave. was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee, and Traffic Commission. ELECTRICAL Alderman Abrams renewed request for relocating electrical POWER LINES power lines on Elmhurst Road below grade. Referred to Elmhurst Rd. Beautification and Forestry Committee. TREES Referred to Beautification and Forestry Committee was Ald. Abrams's concern re premature death of young trees along Dempster Street east of Elmhurst Road. ZONING TEXT Referred to Municipal Development Committee by Alderman Abrams AMENDMENT was a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Dancing Schools include as a permitted use in the C-1 Commercial District dancing schools for children. ALCHOLIC Referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee was Alderman BEVERAGES Kraves request for ordinance protecting the environment Private in residential areas as to consumption of alcholic beverages Property on private property. ORDINANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Brannigan, to waive first T-7-77 reading and place on passage Ordinance T-7-77, AN ORDINANCE Third & AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING THE Greenview INTERSECTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND GREENVIEW AVENUE AS AN ADDITIONAL TWO-WAY STOP STREET INTERSECTION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded.by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance T-7-77. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 -.None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. LAKE MICHIGAN Moved by Szabo, seconded by Kraves that the Resolution WATER calling for an indepth conference on the subject of Lake Michigan Water be referred to Water and Sewer Committee. ZONING CASES Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals re the following cases were referred to Municipal Development Committee: Case 77-26-V - 1217 Thacker St. Case 77-27-V - 1640 Cora Street Case 77 -30 -SU - 825 Oakton St. Case 77 -31 -SU - 2579 Ballard Rd. 1 1 ADV. BIDS 7/5/77 181 Page Five The Clerk notified the Council that bids for Crash Rescue Truck for Emergency Services and Disaster Agency and 1977 Forward Control Chassis for Crash Rescue Truck would be received July 27, 1977, at 3 P.M. APPOINTMENTS Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor Environmental Volberding's appointments of Mr. Kenneth Howell, 805 Thacker Commission Street and Mr. Robert L. Clark, 323 Ann Street, West Chicago, to the Environmental Commission, Mr. Howell's term to expire March 31, 1979 and Mr. Clark's term to expire March31; :.1978.:' Motion declared carried. CETA Moved by Erbach, seconded by Abrams to authorize Mayor Voberding to execute the contract with Manpower Services, Division of Cook County for funding available under Title II of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act for Public Service employment positions. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Kisslinger, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, and Ensign voted No. CLEARBROOK Letter from the Clearbrook Center, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, CENTER requesting funds from the City of Des Plaines for a service Fund Request of aftercare for the handicapped was referred to Health and Welfare Committee. CORPORATION Newspaper publicity and letter from Corporation Counsel COUNSEL DiLeonardi was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. UNEMPLOYMENT The matter of contributing $5,000 to join in law suit re COMPENSATION legislation pertaining to Unemployment Compensation was LEGISLATION referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-8-77, AN ORDINANCE T-8-77 AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE X OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING LOTS BY DELETING OUTDATED REFERENCES IN SECTION 10-11-12 AND BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 10-11-14 HAVING TO DO WITH THE PRAIRIE-PEARSON PARKING LOT. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-20-77, AN ORDINANCE M-20-77 INCREASING CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS AND Liquor Lic. DINING ROOMS BY ONE (1) AND DECREASING CLASS H BEER AND WINE LICENSES BY ONE (1). ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-21-77, AN ORDINANCE M-21-77 AMENDING SECTION 7-2-12 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH Self -Service THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN CODES BY DELETING PROHIBITION AGAINST Gas Stations SELF-SERVICE INSTALLATIONS AND UPDATING REFERENCES TO 1977 CODES. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-22-77, AN ORDINANCE M-22-77 AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE VII OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO Self Service DO WITH GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW Gas Stations SECTION 7-4-8 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR SELF-SERVICE STATIONS. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-23-77, AN ORDINANCE M-23-77 AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO Flood Plain DO WITH BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN FLOOD PLAINS. /moo501 dL< lei ll' STANDBY Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, t1e-i,�ezd— pate o GENERATOR Certrt-- installation of Standby Generator until CONTRACT determination is made that contractor is paying prevailing wages as prescribed by the State of Illinois Motion declared carried. Alderman Erbach, Ward, En ign and Kehe voted no. d N 01 APP Y° f h'. y e,'4 ea(le_ ge.Li . e_ ORDINANCE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kehe, to waive first reading and M-24-77 place on passage Ordinance M-24-77, AN ORDINANCE ASCERTAINING Prevailing THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN AND Wage MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC.WORKS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo to adopt Ordinance M-24-77. Upon roll call, the vote was: io 1 1 1 7/5/77 182 Page Six ORDINANCE AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, M-24-77 Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves Continued Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. REAL ESTATE Letter from Northwest Municipal Conference and Senator Walsh TRANSFER TAX re H. B. 778 having to do with a real estate transfer tax was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee. JOINT PURCHASING LIQUOR LIC. Sano's Pizza ADJOURNMENT: Letter from NWMC re Joint Purchasing was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee. Application of Mr. Sansardo, owner of Sano's Pizza at 933 E. Oakton for a Class H Liquor License was referred to License and Inspection Committee. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. APPROVED BY ME THIS HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR Marilyn ost, Deputy Clerk