08/15/1977195
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 15,
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 8:07 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, Abrams.
Alderman Sullivan arrived following Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag and Alderman Szabo arrived following approval of
Minutes. Absent were Aldermen Meyer, Seitz, and Ward
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, City Treasurer Swanson,
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Zoning
and Planning Richardson, Acting Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief
Corey, Police Chief Hintz, Health Director Branding, Environmental Officer
Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ronald Graham, pastor
PLEDGE of First Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Leer, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes of
the regular meeting of August 1, 1977, as corrected.
Corrections: Add the date, August 1, 1977 to heading and
change City Engineer Perl to City Engineer Bowen in third
paragraph, Page one. Motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Abrams,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, $505,392.30. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
SALARY Moved by Abrams, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
INCREASE tion of Finance and Insurance Committee that the City
True -Merit grant a 7% increase to employees under the true -merit system
System upon their anniversary date, retroactive to May 1, 1977
through April 30, 1978, unless it exceeds maximum salary
for the classification, excepting those 52 employees
included in the newly formed union. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 1 - Szabo
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
TERRSAL PARK Deferred motion to adopt the recommendation of Finance and
IMPROVEMENT Insurance Committee to advertise for bids for the improvement
of Terrsal Park Parking Lot by Special Tax method was
brought to the floor. Following discussion, by unanimous
consent, Mrs. Inga Stagg, 2145 Ash Street, addressed the
Council urging that the Council vote favorably for the
improvement. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 7 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Kraves
NAYS: 6 - Koplos, Szabo, Leer, Brannigan, Sarlo, Abrams
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
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STOP SIGNS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Sullivan, to adopt the recommenda-
WICKE-WHITE tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to install stop signs
to replace the present yield signs, Wicke traffic to stop
for White, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
STOP SIGNS Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
PLAINFIELD & mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City
EVERETT Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for stop signs at
the intersection of Plainfield and Everett. Motion declared
carried.
PARKING Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
FIFTH AVE. tion of Streets and Traffic Committee that parking on Fifth
Avenue between Rand Road and Waikiki Avenue be prohibited,
City Attorney to daft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Abrams left the meeting at this time.
MFT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Leer, to adopt MFT Resolution
RESOLUTION appropriating $25,000 MFT funds for the Lee -Forest Improvement,
LEE -FOREST MFT #77 -00114 -00 -FP. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 4 - Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Ald. Abrams arrived back to the meeting at this time.
COMBINED Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
SEWER ATLAS tion of Water and Sewer Committee to adopt the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE COMBINED SEWER ATLAS
MAPS SIGNED AND SEALED BY THE CITY ENGINEER REPRESENTS THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES OFFICIAL DESIGNATION OF COMBINED SEWERS
WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. Motion declared carried.
ill WATER RATES Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that Ordinance M-31-77
be passed implementing the following water rate schedule
effective on September 1, 1977:
1. The rate of 87 per 100 cubic feet for residents within the
corporate limits, excepting those residing in Pleasant
Manor Estates
2. The rate of $1.74 per 100 cubic feet be charged for all
water consumers residing outside the corporate limits.
3. The rate of $1.42 per 100 cubic feet be charged for residents
within the corporate limits within Pleasant Manor estates.
Motion declared carried.
ARCHITECT Moved by Ensign, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
HISTORICAL mendation of Library and Historical Society Committee to
MUSEUM enter into a contract with Mr. Stephen Roman as architect
for the moving of the Kinder House historical museum at the
maximum fee at the $30 hourly rate - total fee 71/2% of the total
cost of project, not to exceed $11,000, Phase I, II, and III
only. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
INTERMUNICIPAL Moved by Ensign, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
REFERENCE mendation of Library and Historical Society Committee that
LIBRARY City Council indicate it's full support of the Intermunicipal
Reference Library during the two year trial period, if full
funding becomes available. Motion declared carried.
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WATERPROOFING
BEHREL PLAZA
WATERPROOFING
CIVIC CENTER
PARKING
DECK
DEMOLITION
OLD CITY HALL
ORDINANCE
M-29-77
Land Use
Plan
ORDINANCE
Z-19-77
825 Oakton
ORDINANCE
Z 20-77
1640 Cora
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Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
to award the contract for the Waterproofing of Herbert H.
Behrel Plaza to the low bidder, Hascek-Melville in the amount
of $27,260.00 and return checks of unsuccessful bidders.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots
Committee to award the contract for the Waterproofing of
top deck of Civic Center Parking Deck to the low bidder,
Hascek-Melville in the amount of $8,950.00, and return checks
or bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation
of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to
award the contract for the demolition of Old City Hall
to the low bidder, Albrecht Enterprises in the amount of
$12,850.00 and return checks or bid bonds of the unsuccessful
bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt 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. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt 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. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 1 - Abrams
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt 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,
property located at 1640 Cora Street. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE
Z-21-77
1217 Thacker
ORDINANCE
T-10-77
Parking
Howard St.
ORDINANCE
T-11-77
Mt. Prospect
Rd.
ORDINANCE
T-12-77
Vehicle
License Fees
ORDINANCE
T-13-77
Riverview &
Chestnut
ORDINANCE
M-30-77
Tax Levy
ORDINANCE
M-31-77
Water Rates
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Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt 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.
property located at 1217 Thacker St. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 3
- Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
- None
- Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance
T-10-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5 (F) OF THE
CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH RESTRICTED PARKING BY CHANGING
RESTRICTION FROM SOUTH SIDE OF HOWARD STREET FROM WOLF ROAD
TO MT. PROSPECT ROAD TO THE NORTH SIDE THEREOF. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by. Sarlo, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance T-11-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 10-5-4, SCHEDULE I OF THE CITY CODE BY PROHIBITING
PARKING ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD SOUTH OF
CENTRAL ROAD A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED FEET (300'). Motion
declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to
adopt Ordinance T-11-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to refer Ordinance T-12-77
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-9-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING
TO DO WITH VEHICLE LICENSE FEES BY INCREASING THE SAME AND
REPEALING SECTION 10-9-5 HAVING TO DO WITH EXPIRATION OF
VEHICLE LICENSE SINCE THE SAME IS OUTDATED to the License
and Inspection Committee. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Kehe, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance T-13-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS
BY ADDING THERETO THE INTERSECTION OF RIVERVIEW AVENUE AND
CHESTNUT STREET AS STOP STREETS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance
T-13-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-30-77, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1977, AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1977.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-31-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE III OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
RATES. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded
Szabo to adopt Ordinance M-31-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward. Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-32-77
Mt. Prospect
Rd.
ORDINANCE
M-33-77
Mt. Prospect
Rd.
JOINT
AGREEMENT
FAUS Project
Mt. Prospect
Central,
Rand
RESOLUTION
R-18-77
Sign
592 NW Highway
ANNEXATION
River Rd.
& Central
CONCRETE
REPLACEMENT
FIRE STATIONS
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Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to waive First Reading
and Place on passage Ordinance M-32-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 9-4-12 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH SEWAGE
DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION (C)
CONCERNING MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield to adopt Ordinance
M-32-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to waive First Reading
and place on passage Ordinance M-33-77, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
STREETS BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 9-4-13 HAVING TO
DO WITH ENCROACHMENTS ON MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD. Motion declared
carried. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Erbach, to adopt
Ordinance M-33-77. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt a resolution
authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement between,
Village of Mt. Prospect, State of Illinois,and City of
Des Plaines to improve the intersection of Mt. Prospect Road,
Central Road and Rand Road - a FAUS project, in which City
of Des Plaines is sharing $32,000 of the cost. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves,
Sarlo, Abrams, Mayor Volberding
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Meyer, Seitz, Ward
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Resolution R-18--77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
HAVING TO DO WITH CARLIS LEASING SIGN AT 592 NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY. Motion declared carried. Alderman Erbach voted No.
The petition for annexation of property located at the northeast
corner of Central and River Roads, owned by the Sisters of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmelite Monastery, was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to authorize the
opening of one bid received for the proposed miscellaneous
concrete replacement, Fire Stations #2 and #3. Bid was
received from Capitol Cement Co., Inc. in the amount of
$29,800. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to reject
the bid and review specifications for future bidding. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASES Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 77-35-V, 1530 S.
Wolf Road and Case 77-36-A, Text Amendment were referred to
Municipal Development Committee.
RODGER'S
SUBDIVISION was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
2209 Elmira
Plat of Rodger's Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission
TRAFFIC Letter from E. Skinner, Inc., 125 Armstrong Rd. requesting
CONTROLS improved traffic control system intersection at Mt. Prospect
Mt. Prospect & and Old Higgins Roads was referred to Streets and Traffic
Old Higgins Committee and City Engineer for traffic count.
1
1
BIDS
COOK CO.
ZONING HEARING
Golf &
Greenwood
COOK CO.
ZONING DOCKET
3017,3018
SKATEBOARD
PARK
WATERMAIN
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
ANALYSIS
WATERMAIN
Lincoln
Short Area
WILLE RD.
conditions
APPOINTMENTS
ILLINOIS
MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE
Conference
ADJOURNMENT:
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Clerk notified Council that bids would be received as follows:
Metallic Plates and Tags returnable August 24th at 3 p.m.
Pressure Sensitive License Decals returnable August 24 at 3 p.m.
1500 feet of 3" hose, Fire Dept., returnable August 29th at 3
Ambulance for Fire Department returnable Sept. 15th at 3 p.m.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ensign, to authorize City
Attorney to appear at Cook Co. Zoning Hearing for rezoning
of 3/4 acre at Golf Rd. and Greenwood Avenue. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to authorize City Attorney
to attend hearing and object to rezoning request set forth
in Dockets 3017 and 3018, property located on the east side
of Dearlove, 770 feet south of the intersection of Milwaukee
Road and Dearlove Road. Motion declared carried.
Letter requesting consideration of a Skateboarding Park
to be located in Des Plaines was referred to Public
Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee
Letter from City Engineer Bowen re Water Main Distribution
System Analysis was referred to Water and Sewer Committee.
Letter from City Engineer Bowen and Commissioner of Public
Works Schwab re watermain in the Lincoln -Short area was
referred to the Special Metropolitan Sanitary District
Committee.
Letter from Monogram World Fasteners, Inc. re the condition
of Wille Road was referred to the Special MSD Committee.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with Mayor
Volberding's reappointment of the following to the
Architectural Commission:
Orville Kurtz, term to expire August 5, 1981
Kenneth Holmes, term to expire August 5, 1981
William Muehlenbeck, term to expire August 5, 1978.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to concur with Mayor
Volberding's reappointment of Mr. James Baker to the
Beautification Commission, term to expire August 7, 1981.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to appoint Mayor Volberding
as delegate and Alderman Ward as alternate delegate to the
Illinois Municipal League Conference. Motion declared lost.
Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Koplos, to appoint Mayor
Volberding as delegate and Alderman Sarlo as alternate
delegate to the Illinois Municipal League Conference.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, that the regular meeting
of the City Counci)adjourn. Motion declare
arried.
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbac., City Clerk
111 APPROVED BY ME THIS 5
DAT e F
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, 1977
RBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR