08/01/1977190
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER.
Monday, August 1, 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 8:06 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward. Absent were Aldermen
Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams.
Also present were: -City "Comptroller Blietz, City Treasurer Swanson, Commiss-
ioner of Public Works Schwab, City Engineer Bowen,Director of Zoning and
Planning Richardson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Corey,
Police Chief Hintz, Police Captain Mensching, Health Director Branding,
Environmental Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. James Jackson,
PLEDGE associate pastor of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held July 18, 1977, as published.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Kehe requested City Clerk
to include time of adjournment. So ordered.
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, $195,595.28.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams
Motion declared carried.
PRAIRIE AVE. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
IMPROVEMENT of Finance and Insurance Committee to issue check to
Paveway Construction Co., in the amount of $16,227.15,
representing final payment for the improvement of Prairie
Avenue, contingent on a written confirmation that work
has been satisfactorily completed. Upon roll call, the
vote w as:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams
Motion declared carried.
AUTOMOBILE
Mayor
Alderman Abrams arrived during roll call at this time.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of Finance and Insurance Committee to award the bid for
automobile for Mayor's use to the low bidder, Des Plaines
Chrysler Plymouth for a Plymouth Grand Fury, in the amount
of $4,222.70. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
TERRSAL PARK Moved by Ward, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
IMPROVEMENT of Finance and Insurance Committee to advertise for bids for
the improvement of Terrsal Park Parking Lot by Special Tax
method - owners to be re -notified. Moved by Koplos, seconded
by Leer tc defer action to determine the number of absentee
owners in Terrsal Park area to be improved.
CITY CLERK
IIMC
VEHICLE
LICENSES
3 -WAY STOP
SIGNS
RIVERVIEW &
CHESTNUT
AREAWIDE
STREET
PROGRAM
DRIVE WAY
EXPANSION
,, 1465 Marshall
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PUBLIC WORKS
EQUIPMENT
Sweeper
HERBERT H.
BEHREL PARKING
PLAZA
WATERPROOFING
IIIDES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER
PARKING DECK
WATERPROOFING
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Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize the expenses
of City Clerk to attend the Board of Directors meeting of
the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in Reno,
Nevada in September, at an estimated cost of $350.00.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Ward reported that the Finance and Insurance
Committee is studying the possibility of increasing vehicle
license fees and asked the administration to furnish a
complete review of vehicle license fees in the area to be
considered at the next meeting.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee that three way stop signs
be installed at the "T" intersection of Riverview Avenue
and Chestnut Street...City Attorney to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee that the Mayor be authorized
to sign documents concuring with Area Wide Street Program
for the improvement of Rand Wold from Wolf Road to U. S.
45 and River Road from Lee Street to Devon Avenue. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to grant Mr.
James Galeski, a driveway permit to expand driveway approach
at 1465 Marshall Drive to twenty-five feet, ten inches
upon payment of necessary permit fees. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to award the bid for a Small Industrial Sweeper for the
parking decks to the low bidder, Tennant Company, in the
amount of $8,148.50. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
of Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable
August 11, 1977, at 3 P.M. in the City Clerk's office for
the waterproofing of the top deck of the Herbert H. Behrel
Parking Plaza, City Engineer to provide plans and specifica-
tions. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to authorize City Clerk to advertise for bids returnable
August 11, 1977, at 3 P.M. in the City Clerk's office for
the waterproofing of the top deck of Des Plaines Civic Center
Parking Deck, Engineering Department to supply plans and
specifications. Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
1145 S. Elmhurst of Building Controls and Inspection Committee to grant a
sign permit to Sally's Pancake House, 1145 S. Elmhurst Road
for a new sign not to exceed 11'9" double faced with height
not to exceed 15'. Motion declared carried.
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SIGN Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation
CARLIS of Building Control and Inpection Committee to grant sign
LEASING permit for 5' x 5' sign to be placed on existing base
592 NW Hwy. allowing a 2' set back, City Attorney to draft necessary
resolution. Motion declared carried. Sign to be located
at Carlis Leasing, 592 Northwest Highway.
ORDINANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
M-25-77 M-25-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-6-4 OF THE CITY
Committee on CODE HAVING TO DO WITH COMMITTEES BY ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE
Committees ON COMMITTEES AND LIMITING SPECIAL COMMITTEES TO THREE MONTHS
111 UNLESS EXTENDED. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-26-77
M-26-77 AN ORDINANCE DISCONTINUING THE DES PLAINES MASS TRANSIT
Des Plaines DISTRICT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Mass Transit AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
District Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kraves, to adopt Ordinance
T-9-77 T-9-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-19 OF THE CITY
Parking -Snow CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING WHEN SNOW ON STREETS BY DELETING
OUTDATED REFERENCES TO THE SAME. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt Ordinance
Z-18-77 Z-18-77, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE
1199 S. REMODELING AND OPERATION OF A GAS STATION AT 1199 SOUTH
Elmhurst ELMHURST ROAD, CASE NO. 77 -17 -SU. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT; 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
PUELIC Alderman Koplos requested that inspections be made of the
BUILDINGS following Public Buildings to determine that they are safe
Inspection in order that either temporary or full occupancy permits
may be issued:
1. Public Works Building Addition
2. Public Library Addition
3. Fire Station No. 1
4. Memorial Band Shell
5. Fire Station No. 3 Storage Building
6. Fire Station No. 3 Display Building
ZONING CASE Following discussion regarding Zoning Case 77 -31 -SU, it was
77 -31 -SU moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, that said case be
2579 Ballard re -heard before the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Kehe and Erbach voted no.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Birchfield, to waive the necessary
zoning fees for said re -hearing. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Ward, Mayor
Volberding
NAYS: 3 - Koplos, Sarlo, Abrams
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
MSD
City
Committee
SANITATION
COSTS
ORDINANCE
M-28-77
FLOOD PLAIN
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
M-29-77
Land Use
ORDINANCE
Z-19-77
825 Oakton
111 ORDINANCE
Z-20-77
1640 Cora
1
ORDINANCE
Z-21-77
1217 Thacker
ORDINANCE
T-10-77
Parking
Howard St.
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Koplos, to approve the appoint-
ment of a Special Negotiating Committee for the City of
Des Plaines to negotiate with Metropolitan Sanitary District,
its contractors and sub contractors, as follows:
Alderman Abrams, Alderman Ward, City Engineer Bowen and
City Attorney Hug. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brannigan reported that the Sanitation Committee
studied costs of Sanitation Department and estimate costs
to be $6,000 over estimate, with cost per household being
$42.18.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kraves, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance M-28-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF
TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES WITHIN FLOOD PLAINS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kraves, to
M-28-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 1 - Seitz
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Sullivan, Meyer
Motion declared carried.
adopt Ordinance
Brannigan, Kisslinger,
Sarlo, Abrams, Ward,
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-29-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO
DO WITH THE CITY PLAN BY ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL LAND USE PLAN
DATED AUGUST 1, 1977.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-19-77, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION
AND OPERATION OF A GAS STATION AT 825 OAKTON STREET.,
CASE NO. 77 -30 -SU.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-20-77, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No. 77-27-V.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-21-77, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE NO. 77-26-V.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-10-77, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5 (F) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH RESTRICTED PARKING BY CHANGING RESTRUCTION FROM SOUTH
SIDE OF HOWARD STREET FROM WOLF ROAD TO MT. PROSPECT ROAD
TO THE NORTH SIDE THEREOF.
QUESTIONING Letter from Department Heads requesting removal of Questioning
OF DEPT. HEADS of Department Heads from the City Council agenda was
introduced. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Leer, to refer
letter to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Erbach voted No.
ZONING CASES Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the following
cases were referred to Municipal Development Committee:
Case 77-28-A - Text Amendment re game rooms and arcades
and similar uses
Case 77-32-R - 1199 S. Elmhurst
Case 77-33-R - 2860 Des Plaines Ave.
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
LEE & OAKTON
OCCUPANCY
PERMITS
Letter from IDOT re maintenance of traffic control signals
located at Lee Street and Oakton Street was referred to
Streets and Traffic Committee.
Mayor Volberding presented to City Clerk for permanent records
the following:
1. Certificate of Compliance and Occupancy for Police Departmen
Building, 1418 Miner St.
2. Temporary Occupancy Permit for Herbert H. Behrel Parking
Plaza, 1460 Ellinwood
3. Temporary Occupancy Permit - Des Plaines
City Hall Building, 1420 Miner St.
4. Temporary Occupancy Permit - Des Plaines
Paring ac i yy, 1455 Jefferson St.
Civic Center,
Civic Center
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kraves, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting
oc6 the City Council adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
Motion declared carried.
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, ity Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS J
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR