01/03/1972199
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1972 •
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel at
8:07 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Bruehl,
pastor of the First Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag.
11 ROLL CALL:
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Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi,
Seitz, Abrams, Michaels.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief
Haag, Building Inspector Li. Trost,'., Commissioner of Public Works Schwab,
Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Shaffer, City Engineer Bowen, City
Treasurer Rateike, and Attorney Charles Hug.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting of December 20, 1971, as published.
Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file: Building
CITY OFFICIALS:Department, December, 1971; Building Department Annual
Report, 1971; Health Department, 1971; Department of Public
Works, December; Engineering Department, December; Annual
Report, 1971 - Commissioner of Public Works and City Engineer.
POLICE CHIEF: Police Chief Hintz reported there were 34 accidents during
holiday weekend - seven personal injury cases. He also
reported there were 9 narcotic cases during December - eight
cases of overdose.
FIRE CHIEF:
CITY ENG.
COMMISSIONER
OF PUBLIC
WORKS:
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Zoning Case
71 -52 -RA
ZONING CASE
71-51-R
2449 Railroad
NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
Fire Chief Haag reported that Station #1 will be moving to
new quarters on River Road Wednesday, January 5th from
8 a.m. to noon.
C±ty Engineer reported that Hecker & Co. is awaiting equipment
to install fire pre-empter at new Fire Station #1. He
further reported that the contractor plans to install street
lights at Lee & Touhy shortly.
Commissioner of Public Works Schwab reported on progress of
repair of watermain at Thacker and Wolf Road, which broke
Saturday, stating that to date the break has not been located.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to concur with,Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals in Case 71 -52 -RA - property located at south
west corner of Lee and Touhy, and authorize City Attorney
to prepare the annexation and rezoning ordinances for further
consideration by the City Council. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Municipal
Development Committee's recommendation to concur with Zoning
Board of Appeals recommendation to deny petition to rezone
property located at 2449 Railroad Avenue to R-3 District,
Case No. 71-51-R. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Public
Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee's recommendation
to authorize City Attorney to draft "Letter of Intent" to
be submitted to Smith & Pipenhagen and Holmes & Fox stating
City's intent to participate in the condominium concept
for the new municipal building, following approval of
City Council at a subsequent meeting. Motion declared/
Carried. /_
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NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING -
Acquisition
of Property
1426-28
Miner St.
STOP SIGNS
Craig &
David
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT
McKay Nealis
Chestnut St.
1 WATER METERS
Code
Amendment
RESOLUTION
Utility
Easement
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Moved by Michaels, seconded by Czubakowski, to authorize
Mayor Behrel to enter into an agreement to determine whether
or not it would be profitable for the City to own the
proposed condominium building in which will be housed the
new municipal building. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, O'Brien, Kisslinger,
Czubakowski, Erbach, Thomas, Seitz, Abrams,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 4 - Bolek, Chase, Swanson, Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being thirteen affirmative votes, motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to authorize the purchase
of property located at the commonly known address of 1426-28
Miner Street, from the William L. Kunkle & Co. in the amount
of $75,000.00 - City Attorney to complete the necessary legal
steps. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase,
O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared Carried.
Moved by O'Brien, seconded by Swanson, to concur, with Streets
Traffic and Forestry Committee's recommendation to install
stop signs - traffic on Craig to stop for traffic on David,
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
Carried.
notion to deny request of McKay Nealis for recapture agreement
deferred at meeting of December 20, 1971, brought to floor.
Alderman Thomas granted permission by Mayor Behrel, withdrew
the second of the motion to deny and further his signature
from the Committee report. Alderman Abrams then seconded the
motion. Following considerable discussion, it was moved
by Szabo, seconded by Sherwood to table the motion. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 6 - Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Chase, Swanson, Seitz
NAYS: -10 - Koplos, Bolek, O'Brien, Kisslinger, Czubakowski,
Erbach, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Abrams, Michaels
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to table declared lost.
Upon roll call on motion to deny, the vote was:
AYES: - 7 - Koplos, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Seitz,
Abrams, Michaels
NAYS: 9 - Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to deny declared lost.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Swanson, to grant request to
McKay-Nealis for a recapture agreement in the amount of
$1,531.58 to recover costs for installation of water and
sewer in the 1700 block of Chestnut Street, and to authorize
City Attorney to prepare necessary agreement. Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Koplos reported that the Water and Sewer Committee
discussed the code amendment relating to water meters, as
requested by Building Commissioner and stated that the
Committee believes no action should be taken on "Watermain
size be carried to first floor, rather than to first opening
as now stipulated", and further recommends that the Code
Amendment relating to cash bond be referred to the Building
Control and Inspection Committee for further study.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Michaels, to adopt
Resolution authorizing execution of release of easeml t
for utilities and storm sewers in Lot 1 in Lee -Forest
Subdivision recorded as Document #21594923. Motion
declared Carried.
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BILLS
PAYABLE:
SIGNS
Touhy Ct.
Shopping
Center
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Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND
PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: $28,478.23. Upon roll call, the vote
was
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve
six signs for Touhy Court shopping center, 1934 to 1950 Touhy
Avenue, each sign 27.5 sq. ft. in area. Motion declared Carried.
SIGN Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Building
Sun Oil Co. Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to deny sign
249 N. River permit request of Sun Oil Co. station, 249 N. River Road.
Motion declared Carried.
SIGN =
Des Plaines
Trust &
Savings
ELEVATORS
IN BLDGS.
TEXT
AMENDMENT
Variations
LIBRARIAN
Klitzke
Retirement
Resolution
ORDINANCE
M-34-71
Garage,
Rummage
Sales
IGROBMAN
VS
CITY -
Zoning
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to authorize
Building Commission to approve the new sign location of sign
for Des Plaines Trust and Savings, Oakton and Lee Streets.
Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation that no action
be taken regarding a change in Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance
as it pertains to elevator requirements in buildings. Motion
declared Carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Thomas, to concur with Building
Control and Inspection and Municipal Development Committees'
recommendation to authorize City Attorney to file petition
for text amendment to Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance wherein
variations to said ordinance for which petitions have been
filed and exceed the jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
said variations be heard with recommendations to City Council
for final action. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to
defer action to allow City Attorney to review proposed amendment
and submit legal opinion.
Moved by Chase, seconded by Czubakowski, to adopt a resolution
honoring Mr. Lewis W. Klitzke for his years of service as
Librarian, and authorize the preparation of a plaque for presenta-
tion at the next regular meeting. Motion declared Carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to concur with City Code
and Judiciary Committee's recommendation to amend Ordinance
M-34-71 relating to Garage, Rummage and Similar Sales, by
deleting therefrom Section 6-12-2 under Section 1 having to do
with Registration and Licensing of Occasional Sales, and
renumbering 6-12-3 to 6-12-2 and renumbering 6-12-4 to 6-12-3.
Motion declared Carried. Szabo voted No.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Thomas, to concur with City Code
and Judiciary Committee's recommendation to authorize the City
Attorney to appeal court's decision in the Grobman VS City of
Des Plaines case, relating to Zoning Variation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared Carried
591
ORDINANCE
Z-20-71
Historical
Landmark
ORDINANCE
Z-21-71
Historical
Land lark
ORDINANCE
Z-22-71
Historical
Landmark
ORDINANCE
Z-2.3-71
Historical
Landmark
ORDINANCE
M-38-71
Transfer
of Sums
of Money
ORDINANCE
M-34-71
ORDINANCE
M-1-72
';ORDINANCE
M-2-72
Liquor
Licenses
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202
Moved by Chase, seconded by Swanson, to adopt Ordinance Z-20-71,
a text amendment to Zoning Ordinance of 1960 Amending Section
9E.1 Thereof, That No Variations Shall Be Granted in Any H-1
Historical Landmark District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Chase, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance Z-21-71.
Amending Section 2A of the Zoning Ordinance of 1960, As Amended,
By Including Therein the H-1 Historical Landmark District
Classification. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Chase, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance Z-22-71
Amending the Zoning Ordinan ce of 1960, As Amended, By Adding
Thereto a New Section To Be Known as Section 9M, Entitled
"Historical Landmarks." Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Chase, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance Z-23-71
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of 1960, As Amended, By Amending
Section 9G.2 Thereof Regarding the Initiation of Amendments By
The Des Plaines Historical Landmark Commission. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
0 - None
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt Ordinance M-38-71
Providing for the Transfer of Sums of Money Within Departments.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to remove .from the table
Ordinance M-34-71. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos
seconded by Abrams, to adopt Ordinance M-34-71, as amended
previously at this meeting. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 1 - Szabo
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-1-72 amending Ordinance
M-32-71 - Disposition of Unclaimed Bicycles.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-2-72 Amending Section
Liquor Licenses by Two.
5-34-10 of the City Code By Increasing the Number of Class F
ORDINANCE
T-1-72
Florian
Seymour
MFT
RESOLUTION
Mainten-
ance of
Streets
ORDINANCE
T-2-72
Chestnut
ORDINANCE
T-3-72
Howard
ORDINANCE
IZ-1-72
2750 Des
Plaines
1
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance T-1-72 Amending Section 10-7-3 of the City Code
Having to Do with Stop Streets By Adding Thereto The Intersection
of Florian Drive and Seymour Avenue as a Three -Way Stop Intersectio
Motion declared Carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Michaels,
to adopt Ordinance T-1-72. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared C arried.
Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt Resolution
appropriating $200,000.00 MFT Funds for the Maintenance of
Streets - 1972 Program. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, O'Brien,
Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Ahrams, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion to adopt declared Carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-2-72 Amending Section
10-5-5(E) of the City Code Restricting Parking in front of
1984 and 1972 Chestnut Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-3-72 Amending Section
10-6-16 of the City Code Restricting speed on Howard Street from
Wolf Road to Mt. Prospect Road to 35 m.p.h.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-1-72 rezoning property
located at 2750 Des Plaines Avenue to C-2 Commercial District.
SUBDIVISION The Plat of Raithel's Subdivision located at 2271 and 2275
Raithel's Westview Drive and letter of recommendation from Plan Commission
was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study
and report.
ORDINANCE
Cats
LIQUOR
LICENSE
Seven
Continent
PARKING
Seventh
Avenue
PARKING
Yale Ct.
The letter from Mr. Donald C. Worra regarding an ordinance
licensing cats was referred to the City Attorney for legal
opinion as to whether or not the City may adopt said ordinance,.
The letter from Seven Continent Imports Ltd. for wine and beer
liquor license to be located at 2520 Dempster Avenue was
referred to the License and Inspection Committee for study
and report.
The letter signed by three residents on Seventh Avenue requesting
No Parking on Seventh Avenue, submitted by Alderman Bonaguidi
was referred to the Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee.
Alderman Seitz's request for change in parking restrictions on
Yale Court to "No Parking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Saturdays,
Sundays and Holidays" was referred to the Streets, Traffic and
Forestry Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bonaguidi,
meeting of the City Council a bourn. Motion declared-:rried
ge-0-e•-to-41
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Clerk
APPROVED
DAY OF
seconded by Sherwood, that the regular
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