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07/18/1977183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, July 18, 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. II[ ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Sitz, Abrams, Ward. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Assistant City Engineer Perl, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey, Police Captain Mensching, Health Director Branding, Environmental Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug PRAYER AND PLEDGE The meeting opened with prayer by Father Steele, of St. Stephen's parish, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. CITATIONS AND Mr. Rolland Rossi, Fire Department and Mr. Dale Mensching, AWARDS Police Captain presented Mr. Tim Zyrokowski, 2210 Pine St. Des Plaines and Mr. Scott Arendt, 5040 W. Berteau, Chicago, Citations and awards for their acts of heroism in saving the life young Frank from a very hazardous environment. Applause followed. MINUTES Moved by Leer, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes of the meeting held July 5, 1977, as published. Corrections: Page Five, paragraph 12, changed to read: "Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to postpone the installation of Standby Generator by G & I Electric until determination is made by City Code and Judiciary Committee that the contractor is paying prevailing wages as prescribed by the State of Illinois and proper bid procedures were used. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Erbach, Ward, Ensign, and Kehe voted No." Page one, Paragraph 4, MINUTES, change "July" to "June". Following correction, motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Ward, 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, $219,672.41. Voucher #6958, in amount of $1,368.96 withheld from payment. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. PENSION COST Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- STUDY tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to approve the Illinois Municipal League voluntary special assessment for study of pension costs, in the amount of $200. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Sietz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Av( UNEMPLOYMENT' COMPENSATION Suit POLICE USE OF TWO -WHEEL MOTORCYCLES DRIVEWAY 81 Roxbury Ln. DRIVEWAY 741 Warrington AGREEMENT GEN. MOLDED PRODUCTS Forest Ave. FOREST -LEE IMPROVEMENT AREAWIDE ST. PROGRAM Golf Rd. & Mt. Prospect WHITE,PROSPECT LINDEN & MAPLE 7/18/77 Page Two 184 Moved by Ward, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom- mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to participate in the NIMLO law suit re legislation pertaining to Unemployment Compensation and authorize Finance Officer to sign sworn statement and authorize Mayor to sign agreement to allow Chief Finance Officer to participate if necessary in litigation in Washington, D. C. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Police. Committee that the City not purchase any two -wheel motorcycles at the present time. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to grant a driveway permit of Mr. Jerry Zanka, 81 Roxbury Lane for the expansion of the driveway approach to twenty-four feet upon payment of permit fees as provided by Ordinance M-55-76. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to grant driveway permit to Mr. Gary Drenk for expansion of the driveway approach to twenty-seven feet located at 741 Warrington Road, upon payment of fees as provided by Ordinance M-55-76. Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos voted No. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize Mayor to sign agreement with General Molded Products, Inc. providing for payment of $10,000 share of the cost of improving Forest, east of Lee Street, and conveying to the city necessary real estate for Forest Avenue improvement. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for the Forest -Lee improvement to the low bidder, Endurance Paving, in the amount of $27,265.45, and return all checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize Mayor to sign letter concurring with Illinois Department of Transportation's Program Development of traffic signals at the intersection of Illinois Route 58, Golf Road and Mt. Prospect Road, and that a supplemental resolution appropriating $7,500 MFT Funds be adopted by the Council. Motion by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to amend the motion deleting the supplemental resolution appropriating $7,500 MFT Funds. Motion to amend declared carried. Motion as amended declared carried. Moved.by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for the improvement of White, Prospect,. Linden & Maple Streets, MFT 75 -00108 -00 -CG to the low bidder, R. W. Dunteman in the amount of $241,353.00 and return all checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: 1 7/18/77 185 Page Three WHITE,PROSPECT AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, LINDEN & MAPLE Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Continued Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. PARKING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Traffic Howard St. Commission's recommendation that No Parking signs on Howard Street, between Wolf Road and Pt. Prospect Road., be moved from the south side of the street to the north side of the street, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. HISTORICAL Moved by Ensign, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the MUSEUM recommendation of Library and Historical Society Committee that: 1. The City of Des Plaines act as the General contractor for the moving of the Historical Museum to Prairie and Pearson, and the City Engineering Department be authorized and directed to coordinate and oversee whatever work is necessary. 2. The City incurr the monetary deficit for the project at this time on a temporary basis, and 3. The City Attorney and Finance Committee be authorized to negotiate a loan agreement between the City of Des Plaines and the Historical Society on practibal terms acceptable to both parties when final moving costs and the Historical Society's contributions are available. Following discussion, moved by Szabo, seconded by Sullivan, to amend the motion that the City expend $50,000 as the City's share in the moving of the Historical Museum and enter into a loan agreement with the Des Plaines Historical Society for an amount not to exceed $25,000. Upon roll call on the amendment, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,. Brannigan, Birchfield, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 7 - Kisslinger, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams ABSENT: 0 - None. Motion to amend declared carried. Upon roll call on the motion as amended, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 2 - Sarlo, Meyer ABSENT: 0 - None Motion as amended declared carried. FIRE STATIONS Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- #2 and #3 tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Concrete Area Committee to authorize the advertising for bids for proposed replacement of concrete areas at Fire Stations No. 2 and No. 3, returnable August 3, with the matter to be referred to the Finance Committee for review of avail- ability of funds. Motion declared carried. Alderman Szabo voted No. CLAIM Moved by Abrams, seconded by Sarlo to adopt the recommenda- SETTLEMENT tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to concur with Certo recommendation of R. L. Kautz & Co. to settle claim of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Certo, Sr. as parents, guardian and best friend of Deborah Anne Certo, in the amount of $1,400 in connection with claim for liability. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 7/18/77 Page Four 186 SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation 1051 Elmhurst of Buildings Controls and Inspection Committee to approve a 120 sq. ft. double faced sign, height of 20 feet, request of Golden Bear Restaurant, 1051 Elmhurst Road, existing 400 sq. ft. sign to be removed. Motion declared carried. FENCE Moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommendation 263 Dover Ln. of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve installation of five four stockade fence in front yard at 263 Dover Lane. Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- 77-26-V tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with 1217 Thacker Zoning Board in Case 77-26-V, property located at 1217 Thacker St., and to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. ZONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- 77-30-SU tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with 825 Oakton Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals in case No. 77 -30 -SU, 825 Oakton St. and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Abrams voted No. BONING CASE Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- 77-27-V' tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with 1640 Cora St. Zoning Board of Appeals in Case No. 77-27-V, property located at 1640 Cora Street, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance, on 50 foot lot coverage and minimum square footage. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 77-27-V, 48 foot lot coverage, 1640 Cora Street, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. LAND USE PLAN Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve land use plan and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. EMPLOYEES.' Moved by Ward, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommenda- SUMMER OUTING tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to sponsor a weekend summer outing for City Employees at Great America, with City's contribution of $2 for employee's ticket and $1.00 for dependent's ticket. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance T-8-77 T-8-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE X OF THE Prairie CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING LOTS BY DELETING Pearson OUTDATED REFERENCES IN SECTION 10-11-12 AND BY ADDING Parking Lot THERETO A NEW SECTION 10-11-14 HAVING TO DO WITH THE PRAIRIE-PEARSON PARKING LOT. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to adopt Ordinance M-20-77 M-20-77, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES FOR Lig. Lic. RESTAURANTS AND DINING ROOMS BY ONE (1) AND DECREASING CLASS H BEER AND WINE LICENSES BY ONE (1) (Jojo's Restaurant). 4 ORDINANCE M-20-77 Cont'd ORDINANCE 111 M-21-77 Sillf Service Gas Stations ORDINANCE M-22-77 Self Service Gas Stations ORDINANCE IM-23-77 Flood Plain MSD Blocking of Wille Rd. FOUNTAIN BLUE RESTAURANT OCCUPANCY PERMIT Mannheim Rd. 7/18/77 187 Page Five Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-21-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-2-12 OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING PROHIBITION AGAINST SELF-SERVICE INSTALLATIONS AND UPDATING REFERENCES TO 1977 CODES. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-22-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE VII OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 7-4-8 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT FOR SELF-SERVICE STATIONS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance M-23-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN FLOOD PLAINS. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos to table Ordinance M-23-77 until August 1, 1977, meeting and further to place a moratorium on all construction within the flood plain affecting any building permits received after the clost of business ON July 18, 1977. Motion declared carried. Following Ald. Abrams questioning Mayor and Department Heads regarding the Metropolitan Sanitary District's construction of a by-pass road around deep excavation in Wille Road, without a permit, it was moved by Abrams, seconded by Ward, to authorize and direct the Mayor to take all necessary and immediate action to remove the Metropolitan Sanitary District from the road bed on Wille Road, west of Mt. Prospect Road. Motion declared carried. Mayor immediately ordered Captain Mensching to send Police Department personnel to the site and block off detour immediately . Following questioning of Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey, and Mayor re permission having been to owners of the Fountain Blue Restaurant on Mannheim occupying the building without occupancy permit, it was moved by Leer, seconded by Ensign, that the Fountain Blue restaurant be closed tomorrow morning until all building code violations have been corrected. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - granted Road NAYS: 2 - ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Police Captain Mensching was ordered by Mayor to immediately notify owners of above action. Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Erbach, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Birchfield, Mayor Volberding Ensign, Kraves, Leer, Sarlo, m*/' 7/18/77 188 Page Six BUILDING Building Code Violations existing in the City Hall Building CODE and Police Building as discussed by Department Heads were VIOLATIONS referred to Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots and Building CITY HALL Control and Inspection Committee. MCKAY NEALIS Alderman Sarlo questioned Mayor, Building Commissioner and 8th Addition Assistant City Engineer regarding grading plans for McKay River & Nealis 8th Addition Subdivision under construction at Stockton River Road and Stockton. Mr. Hanson, owners of one of the lots within said subdivision addressed the council regarding requirements for swaile to eliminate storm water. Grading plans for said subdivision were referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee for review. USE OF Alderman Kisslinger's suggestion that remaining space on CITY HALL the second floor of City Hall Building be reserved for BUILDING SPACE construction of meeting rooms for public groups to hold meetings was referred to Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee. DEMOLITION Moved by Leer, seconded by Sullivan, that Old City Hall OLD CITY HALL be demolished and the City advertise for bids for its demolition, City Engineer to draft necessary specifications, bids returnable within the next three weeks. Moved by Kraves, seconded by Meyer, to table the motion. Upon roll call on the motion to table, the vote was: AYES: - 6 - Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz NAYS: 10 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Abrams, Ward ABSENT: 0 - None Motion to table declared lost. Upon roll call on the motion to demolish Old City Hall, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Kraves, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 6 - Ensign, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. FOUNTAIN BLUE Moved by Kraves, seconded by Erbach, that the owners of RESTAURANT Fountain Blue Restaurant be permitted to address the City Council. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Sullivan, Kehe, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Szabo, Ensign, Leer, Abrams ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. The owners of Fountain Blue Restaurant addressed the City Council requesting permission to remain open and assuring the City Council that certain violations of the Building Code would be rectified as soon as possible. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sullivan, to reconsider the motion to close Fountain Blue Restaurant. Upon roll call on the motion to reconsider, the vote was: AYES: - 5 - Sullivan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves NAYS: 11 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward ABSENT: 0 - None Motion to reconsider declared lost. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-9-77, AN ORDINANCE T-9-77 AMENDING SECTION 19-5-19 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH Parking,Snow PARKING WHEN SNOW ON STREETS BY DELETING OUTDATED REFERENCES TO THE SAME. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-177, AN ORDINANCE Z-1$-77 AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE REMODELING AND OPERATION 1199 S.Elmhurst OF A GAS STATION AT 1199 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD, CASE NO. 77 -17 -SU. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-25-77, AN ORDINANCE M-25-77 AMENDING SECTION 1-6-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH Committee on COMMITTEES BY ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND Committees LIMITING SPECIAL COMMITTEES TO THREE MONTHS UNLESS EXTENDED. /j 0 1 1 ORDINANCE M-26-77 Des Plaines Mass Transit ORDINANCE M-27-77 Garbage Covers LIQUOR LIC. Harpo's Inc. 2580 Dempster GARAGE SALES SUGGESTION AWARD RESIGNATION Senior Advisory Council, 7/18/77 Page Seven 189 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-26-77, AN ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING THE DES PLAINES MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance M-27-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4-7 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH GARBAGE OF COMMERCIAL FIRMS BY REQUIRING THAT ALL CONTAINERS OF COMMERCIAL FIRMS HAVE AND USE CLOSE FITTING METAL COVERS. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield to adopt Ordinance M-27-77. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Application of Harpo's Inc. for a liquor license at 2580 Dempster Street was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. Referred to City Engineer to determine if property is 100 feet from school. Mayor Volberding's letter re Garage Sales was referred to License and Inspection Committee. Mayor Volberding's letter re Suggestion Award Program as proposed previously was referred to Special Employees Relation Committee. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sullivan, to accept the resignation of Rev. Ernest C. Grant from the Senior Advisory Council and authorize Mayor to write letter of commendation. Motion declared carried. FLOWERS Moved by Ward, seconded by Leer, to authorize flowers up "Miss York" to $25 be sent to Miss York vieing for the title of Miss Illinois, a Des Plaines resident Susan Spiegler. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. LOADING AREA 835 Pearson PEDESTRIAN LANE DEVON AVE. POLICE CAPTAIN The request of Alderman Kehe for a loading -unloading area in front of the building at 835 Pearson Street was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. The request of Liberty Distributors, Devon Avenue, for a pedestrian lane across Devon Avenue with suitable signs was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. The matter of not filling the vacancy of Captain in the Police Department as ordered by Mayor Volberding was referred to the Police Committee. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Kr ves, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjour Motioneclared carr red. Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach/, City Cler APPROVED BY ME THIS dL HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, SR. MAYOR