01/19/199809.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
JANUARY 19, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Paul W.
Jung at 7:02 P.M. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, January 19,
1998.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Arredia.
Aldermen Brookman and Smith were absent. Alderman Smith
arrived at 7:36 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Douthwaite, Director of Finance &
Administrative Services Egeberg, Fire Chief Farinella, Police Chief
Sturlini, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Public Works Shirley, and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Rev. Tony Davison,
PLEDGE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Mr. Skip Robertson, incoming president of the Des Plaines
Chamber of Commerce, Police Chief Sturlini and Police
Officer Larry Burton presented trophies to the poster
winners for the 1998 Safety & Crime Prevention Calendar,
co-sponsored by the City and the Chamber; elementary
school children throughout Des Plaines participate in
this contest which is now in its 5th consecutive year.
January -Amy Berg (Our Lady of Destiny - 6th Grade)
February -Ninos Ishaya (North School - 6th Grade)
March -Patrick Franklin (Forest School - 2nd Grade)
April -Arvin Lee (North School - 1st Grade)
May -Shubhi Sharma (North School - 6th Grade)
June -Nitin Sharpe (Plainfield School - 5th Grade)
July -Kelly Sue Butz (Terrace School - 5th Grade)
August -Sanah Zayed (Devonshire School - 5th Grade)
September -Charlie Palmieri (Devonshire Sch. - 4th Grade)
October -Stefanie Bialas (Our Lady of Destiny - 4th
Grade)
November -Scott Pierog (St.Zachary School - 5th Grade)
December -Missy Rodriguez (Forest School - 6th Grade)
Honorable Mentions:
- Marilu Garza (Iroquois School - 4th Grade)
- Claudia Avalos (Plainfield School - 5th Grade)
- Caroline Bednarski (Plainfield Sch. -2ndGrade)
-Katie Hope (Iroquois School - 1st Grade)
CONSENT Two citizens requested that Items 11 and 12 be removed
AGENDA: from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 11 and 12. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Brookman, Smith
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance T-1-98 and T-2-98 were
adopted, Ordinances M-2-98, T-3-98 and Z-1-98 were placed
on First Reading; and Resolution R-4-98 was adopted.
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MINUTES: Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
Consent minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held
Agenda January 5, 1998, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to approve
minutes of Executive Session of the City Council held
January 5, 1998. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARKING PAD Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
VARIATION/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 5,
786 1998, to grant request for an after -the -fact variation
GOLF RD.: to Section 111.7.1 of the Building Code for property
Consent located at 786 Golf Road, to permit recently constructed
Agenda 200 sq. ft. parking pad, adjacent to existing driveway,
to remain; petitioner pay a $500 fine, a permit fee of
$28; and permit be obtained within 30 days of approval.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
97-31-A recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 12,
916 1998, re Zoning Case 97-31-A, to DENY request for a Map
TOUHY: Amendment to change the present zoning district from R-2
Consent Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial for
Agenda property located at 916 Touhy Avenue. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
97 -33 -SU recommendation of Committee of the Whole held January 12,
2424 1998, re Zoning Case 97 -33 -SU, to grant request for
DEMPSTER: Special Use Permit to allow a mosque (Islamic Community
Consent Center of Des Plaines) in C-2 General Commercial District
Agenda on property located at 2424 Dempster Street, contingent
upon:
Ordinance 1. Proposed building addition, interior alterations and
Z-1-98 parking lot be constructed in full compliance with City's
flood plain regulations, and it is recommended that
preliminary engineering studies, construction cost
estimates and architectural feasibility studies be
undertaken before proceeding any further;
2. Parking lot be finished before final occupancy is
granted;
3. Petitioner submit a landscape plan for the entire
site for approval by the City;
4. Petitioner place signs reading, "One -Way, Do Not
Enter" and "Caution" along the entry drive;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-1-98, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 AND SECTION 4.1.2.34.1.1 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A PLACE
OF WORSHIP IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN C-2 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ON THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWNAS
2424 EAST DEMPSTER STREET (97 -33 -SU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
(Ordinance was advanced to Second Reading and adopted
later in the meeting)
VACATION OF Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
ESSER COURT/ Staff recommendation to repeal Ordinance M-77-97, adopted
REVISED: by the City Council on November 17, 1997, regarding the
Consent vacation of Esser Court because of a defect in the legal
Agenda description; adopt a new ordinance granting the request
from Joseph J. Sullivan and Clark & Barlow Hardware
Ordinance Company, 1655 S. River Road, Des Plaines, that City
M-2-98 vacate the northern half and rear portion of Esser Court
(the southern half as it abuts the property to the south
would remain a dedicated street) and sell it to Joseph
J. Sullivan for the sum of $5,000, contingent upon:
1. Petitioner providing a plat of vacation;
2. Petitioner dedicating a 10' wide utility easement for
the purpose of maintaining the existing storm sewer;
ESSER COURT
(Cont'd.)
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3. Access be maintained to the existing manhole (catch
basin) at west end of Esser Court right-of-way;
4. Petitioner building the proposed warehouse -retail
store in complete accordance with City's flood plain
development regulations; and
petitioner be permitted to provide compensatory storage
in City's stormwater retention facility (cost of this
improvement to be borne solely by the petitioner); and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
2-98, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE M-77-97, "AN
ORDINANCE VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS ESSER COURT," IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ORDINANCE IN ITS STEAD PARTIALLY VACATING THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS ESSER COURT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda. (Ordinance was advanced to Second Reading and
adopted later in the meeting)
STOP Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
STREETS/ Staff recommendation to amend Title X, Chapter 7, Section
JARVIS AVE. 10-7-3(B) - "Two -Way Stop Streets" as follows:
AND SANDY ADD Jarvis Avenue (east and westbound) as a stop street
LANE: to Eastview Drive;
Consent ADD Sandy Lane (east and westbound) as a stop street to
Agenda Beau Drive; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance T -
Ordinance 3-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3(B) "TWO-WAY
T-3-98 STOP STREETS," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE CITY CODE
OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "JARVIS AVENUE (EAST AND
WESTBOUND) AS A STOP STREET TO EASTVIEW DRIVE" AND "SANDY
LANE (EAST AND WESTBOUND) AS A STOP STREET TO BEAU
DRIVE." Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
EXPANSION OF Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
NORTH Mayor's recommendation to grant request from North
CENTRAL SVS. Central Service Mayoral Task Force that the City support
LINE: expansion of the North Central Service Line by adding a
Consent second track to help maximize the benefits of full
Agenda service and meet future travel needs; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-4-98, A RESOLUTION TO
Resolution SUPPORT EXPANSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL SERVICE LINE AS
R-4-98 REQUESTED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL SERVICE MAYORAL TASK
FORCE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
OF CAR/ Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through State
POLICE of Illinois Net Bid Program of One (1) 1998 Ford Crown
DETECTIVE: Victoria vehicle (police detective) from Landmark Ford,
Consent 1800 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703, at a cost
Agenda of $19,522.15/Vehicle Replacement Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
OF CARS/ Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through State
POLICE of Illinois Net Bid Program of Eleven (11) 1998 Ford
SQUADS: Crown Victoria vehicles (police squads) from Landmark
Consent Ford, 1800 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703, at
Agenda a total cost of $217,141.65/Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
OF CAR/ Council stating that the two (2) cars for the Mayor and
MAYOR: City Manager add up to $35,000; this is a lot of money,
especially since the City just spent $103,000 to remodel
the Lobby; this is not the appropriate time for this
expenditure.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that these two (2) cars are very
controversial; there is nothing in the budget for a new
Q141
MAYOR'S CAR
(Cont'd.)
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car for either the Mayor or the City Manager; this is not
right to do; would the Mayor be using this car for just
City business; will a log be kept of the mileage; the
Mayor and City Manager should use the subsidized taxi
program or their own car; who will pay for the gas,
tires, etc.; will family members be driving these cars;
$35,000 is not peanuts.
Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize purchase through State of
Illinois Net Bid Program of One (1) 1998 Ford Crown
Victoria police vehicle (mayor) from Landmark Ford, 1800
S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703, at a cost of
$19,853.15/Vehicle Replacement Fund. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Brookman, Smith
Motion declared carried.
PURCHASE Mr. John Yaccino, 1779 Cora Street, addressed the City
OF CAR/ Council asking whether this purchase was part of a fleet
CITY bid; he was told yes.
MANAGER:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through State
of Illinois Net Bid Program of One (1) 1998 Ford Taurus
LX Sedan (city manager) from Bob Ridings Ford, 931
Springfield, Taylorville, IL 62568, at a cost of
$14,808/Vehicle Replacement Fund. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 2 -Brookman, Smith
Motion declared carried.
BID AWARD/ Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
LEAF HAUL. Staff recommendation to award bid for 1998 Leaf Hauling
& DISPOSAL and Disposal of Leaves to the lowest bidder, J. Ramirez
OF LEAVES: Grading Co., Inc., 968 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL
Consent 60090, for the total lump sum of $28,900/Sanitation Fund;
Agenda and leaves to be disposed of at Reliable Sand & Gravel,
McHenry, IL. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
FOR BIDS: Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
Consent advertise for bids for 1998 Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and
Agenda Pavement Replacement Program, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, February 5, 1998. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Three (3) New 1998 3/4 -Ton Heavy
Duty Four -Wheel Drive Pickup Trucks with Mounted Plows,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for printing of the 1998 Curbside
Handbook - Keep Des Plaines Beautiful, returnable by 3:00
p.m., Friday, February 6, 1998. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
BIDS
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
T-1-98
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
WESTGATE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-2-98
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
CUMBERLAND
PARKWAY AND
DEBRA DRIVE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-1-98
2424
DEMPSTER:
LIQ. LIC./
598 S.
POTTER RD.:
REVISED RULES
& REGULA./
BD. OF FIRE
& POLICE
COMMISSION.:
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Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for One (1) New Asphalt Roller,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 1998.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance T-1-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(G)
"RESTRICTED PARKING - VARIOUS HOURS," OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE
X, OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO
"WESTGATE ROAD, NORTHERN DRIVEWAY OF TERRACE SCHOOL TO
THACKER STREET, WEST SIDE OF STREET, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00
P.M., ON SCHOOL DAYS" AND FURTHER AMEND 10-5-17 BY
DELETING CURRENT REFERENCE TO WESTGATE ROAD. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt
Ordinance T-2-98, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 (A)
"ONE-WAY STOP STREETS," OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE X, OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO ADD THERETO "CUMBERLAND
PARKWAY AS STOP STREET TO WASHINGTON STREET," AND FURTHER
AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3(B) "TWO-WAY STOP STREETS," OF
SAID CHAPTER, TO ADD THERETO "DEBRA DRIVE (EAST AND
WESTBOUND) AS STOP STREETS TO BEAU DRIVE." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-1-98, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 AND
SECTION 4.1.2.34.1.1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP IN AN EXISTING
BUILDING IN C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ON THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2424 EAST DEMPSTER STREET (97-
33 -SU). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung declared that the City Council was now
resolved into a Committee of the Whole
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Beauvais, Chair
Petitioner Chong Suk Kim was sworn in by the City Clerk
and gave testimony before the Committee of the Whole.
Also present was Mrs. Kim's accountant.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Elstner, to recommend
to the City Council to grant request for a Class E Liquor
License for property located at 598 S. Potter Road, d/b/a
Mandarin Garden Restaurant, contingent upon verification
of fingerprints; and further recommend that Ordinance M-
1-98 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Police Chief Sturlini reviewed his memo of January 13,
1998, which states that the proposed changes to the Rules
and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners are being recommended by both he and Fire
Chief Farinella. These changes were made in relation to
the criteria for hiring fire and police candidates and
only apply to applicants seeking a position with the
Fire/Police Departments. They have no affect on any fire
or police personnel presently employed by the City.
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RULES & REGS. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
(Cont'd.) Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations
of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners; and
further recommend that Ordinance M-3-98 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Alderman Christiansen, Chair
WARRANT Moved by Arredia, seconded by Sarlo, to recommend to the
REGISTER: City Council approval of January 19, 1998 - Warrant
Register, in the amount of $1,946,794.63; and further
recommend that Resolution R-5-98 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Higgason, Chair
ADVERTISING Director of Public Works Shirley reviewed his memo of
FOR BIDS/ January 7, 1998, which states that he considers the
RAND ROAD support and insulation replacement for the Rand Road
WATER MAIN: Water Main as critical; cannot wait for the work to be
performed by IDOT's bridge contractor in May, June or
maybe even later.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that the City Clerk be authorized to bid for Rand Road
Water Main - Support and Insulation Replacement,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 1998.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Jung assumed the chair and declared the City
Council back in session.
LIQ. LIC. Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
598 S. recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
POTTER RD.: for a Class E Liquor License for property located at 598
S. Potter Road, d/b/a Mandarin Garden Restaurant,
Ordinance contingent upon verification of fingerprints; and place
M-1-98 on First Reading Ordinance M-1-98. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-1-98, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 5-34-18 "LICENSE LIMITATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASS E LICENSES BY ONE. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
ADVERTISING Moved by Higgason, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
FOR BIDS/ recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
RAND ROAD Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Rand Road
WATER MAIN: Water Main - Support and Insulation Replacement,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 1998.
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, to concur
REGISTER: with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-5-98, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Resolution THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE
R-5-98 AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE
WARRANT
(Cont'd.)
VACATION
OF ESSER
COURT -
REVISED:
Ordinance
M-2-98
REVISED RULES
& REGULA./
BD. OF FIRE
& POLICE
COMMISSION.:
Ordinance
M-3-98
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
BIANNUAL
REVIEW OF
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
TAX RATE
OBJECTIONS:
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HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$1,946,794.63. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Smith, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-2-98, AN ORDINANCE
REPEALING ORDINANCE M-77-97, "AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN AS ESSER COURT," IN
ITS ENTIRETY, AND AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE IN ITS STEAD
PARTIALLY VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY COMMONLY KNOWN
AS ESSER COURT. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations of the
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners; and place on
First Reading Ordinance M-3-98. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-3-98, AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD
OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sarlo, to go into
Executive Session to discuss review of Executive Session
minutes, personnel, pending litigation, and reclassifi-
cation of a position. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
City Council recessed at 8:20 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 9:14 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason, Sarlo, Smith,
Arredia.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that all remaining
Executive Session minutes continue to remain unreleased.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session that the City
Attorney be authorized to proceed with the Tax Rate
Objections filed against the City as directed in
Executive Session. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Higgason,
Sarlo, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
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PENDING Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
LITIGATION/ with a majority of the aldermen in Executive Session that
OLGA City Attorney be authorized to proceed in the matter of
MELCHERT: Olga Melchert v. City as directed in Executive Session.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Beauvais, Christiansen, Higgason, Smith
NAYS: 3-Elstner, Sarlo, Arredia
ABSENT: 1 -Brookman
Motion declared carried.
POSITION Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
RECLASSIFI- with consensus in Executive Session to approve the
CATION: position reclassification from Senior Clerk to Senior
Utility Billing Clerk, with a salary range of $26,796
Minimum, $31,524 Midrange, $36,253 Maximum; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on February 2, 1998).
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Arredia, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE - CITY CLERK