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11/06/19721 431 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 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 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by .Rev^ Lloyd Wolters, pastor of Christian Reformed Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Abrams, Michaels. Absent were Aldermen Szabo, Seitz. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Prickett, City Engineer Bowen, Assistant Commissioner , City Planner Richardson, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Sanitarian Mar in, Forestor Komos, City Treasurer Rateike, Police Captain Blume, Deputy Jerk Trost, and C. Hug, acting for City Attorney DiLeonardi. 5c.,4aetfcv MINUTES: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Swanson, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held October 16, 1972, as published. Correction - Page one, City Engineer's report, changing words "have been" in line one and two to "will be". Motion declared carried. Alderman Seitz arrived at this time. REPORTS OF The following reports were ordered placed on file: CITY OFFICIALS:City Treasurer's Statement of Tax Collections thru September; Monthly Reports of Engineering Department, Department of Public Works, Health Department, Building Department for October; Fire Department Third Quarter Report. SPECIAL CENSUS POLICE CHIEF FIRE CHIEF BUILDING COMMISSIONER CITY ENGINEER Moved by Swanson, seconded by Czubakowski, to authorize a Special Census for the City of Des Plaines and the issuance of check in the amount of $8,080.00. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Thomas, to amend the motion to include a request to U. S. Census Bureau to conduct the Special Census during the summer months. Motion declared carried. Upon roll call, the vote on motion as amended was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Police Chief Hintz reported on International Association of Police Chiefs conference held in Salt Lake City, October 14th thru 19th. Further reported on recent deaths from traffic accidents October 28th, and the Department handled 11 cases involving narcotics during October. He also reported that the Police Department has received delivery of Patrol cars. Fire Chief Haag reported that the hydrant flushing program will take place in the Cumberland area this week. Building Commissioner Prickett reported that the first floor of the former Sears Building located on the northwest corner of Miner and Pearson has not been occupied for some time and that the owner has been attempting to renovate the building for some time. He stated that he as well as the Fire Prevention Bureau are concerned about the safety of the residents upstairs. Matter was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee, Building Commissioner and Fire Prevention Bureau. City Engineer Bowen reported that the final asphalt surfacing has been placed on Center, Ashland, and Alles Streets, and that the Ellinwood Parking lot is progressing as scheduled. 11/6/72 432 Page two LEGAL Moved by Erbach, seconded by Czubakowski, to retain services JOHN J. NITZ of City Attorney to defend City in legal suit re claim VS for $2,889.50 and costs as damages - John J. Nitz VS City CITY of Des Plaines. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. OPFER Moved by Swanson, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- SUBDIVISION tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve the Plat of Opfer Subdivision, Sprucewood Avenue, and that Mayor advise the Plan Commission to execute the Plat of Subdivision. Motion declared carried. LIQUOR Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- LICENSE tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant request Wales of of Wales of Michigan Avenue, Inc. for Class A liquor license, Michigan, and to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary amend - Inc. ment to the ordinance. Motion declared carried. LIQUOR Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- LICENSE tion of License and Inspection Committee to grant request River -Rand of Mr. Anthony D. Majcher, owner of proposed River -Rand Bowl Bowl at 191 N. River Road, for Class A liquor license, A. Majcher and to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary amend- ment to the ordinance. Motion declared carried. LIQUOR The request of Koutavas Enterprises, Inc. for Wine Only LICENSE Liquor license was referred to the License and Inspection Koutavas Committee. Enterprises REFUSE SACK SYSTEM GASOLINE (Bulk) Alderman Chase reported that he received over 70 letters from residents of the Third Ward in response to request circulated by Mr. Donald Koehl, protesting the use of plastic or paper bags. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets Traffic and Forestry Committee to award the contract for Bulk Gasoline to American Oil Company, in the amount of 19.75 per gallon. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo. Motion declared carried. CROSSING Streets and Traffic Committee recommended that Police GUARD - Captain Blume secure a survey and count of the number of Algonquin & children using the intersection of Algonquin and Cora Cora to and from school. PARKING Oak Streets•.°, SIDEWALKS Wolf Rd. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to limit parking on Oak Street as follows: "No Parking between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and between the hours of 4:00 P.M. to :6:00 P.M. except Sundays and holidays. Motion declared carried. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee that Plans and Specifications for the Wolf Road Sidewalks be referred to the Board of Local Improvements for the spreading of the rolls and further recommend that a survey be furnished to the Board of Local Improvements of number of children using said sidewalk. Motion declared carried. NO PARKING Rawls Rd. THREE-WAY STOP SIGN SHERMAN & GROVE WATE RMAIN IMPROVEMENTS 1972 Contract #3 (Woodland) FLOODING INFORMATION BOOKLET SIGN 170 N. River Pesche's SIGN VARIATIONS LIBRARY ADDITION YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK LEGAL CLAIM G. Schuman 11/6/72 433 Page three Moved by Hinde, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to post No Parking on the south side of Rawls Road, sixty six feet east of 111 E. Rawls Road west driveway and paint curbing yellow, by Police Order, and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary amendment to the ordinance. Alderman Koplos's request for a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Sherman and Grove was referred to Traffic Commission and Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee for study and report. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee to award the contract for Water Main Improvements 1972, Contract #3 to Vince DiVito, in the amount of $6,267.50; $3,500 contribution toward this project from Mr. George Eck to be placed in escrow until the construction of project is completed - checks and or bid bonds to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: .. 0 None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee to referr Flooding Information Booklet of Village of Skokie to the City Engineer for evaluation and for the purpose of preparing a similar booklet for the citizens of Des Plaines. Motion declared carried. Moved by. Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to grant request for oversized sign at.170 N. River Road - Pesche's. Upon roll call, the vote.was: AYES: - 6 - Koplos, Kehe, Bolek, Chase, Hinde, Swanson NAYS: 9 - Sherwood, Kisslinger, Czubakowski, Erbach, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels ABSENT: 1 - S'zabo Motion to grant declared lost. Referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee was Alderman Abrams requestfor deletion from City Code the provision for variations from Sign Regulations be considered by City Council. Moved by Chase, seconded by Bonaguidi, to adopt the recom- mendation. of Library and Finance Committee to pass an ordinance raising the Library Tax Rate celing from .12 per cent to .15 per cent and the passage of a resolution approving the expansion of Library facilities and approving the method of financing as detailed in the report entitled "A Statement of Program for an Addition to the Des Plaines Public Library." Motion declared carried Alderman Kehe submitted to members of City Council the schedule of Youth Appreciation Week activities - November llth thru 20th. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Sherwood, to adopt the recom- mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committiee to retain City Attorney to seek higher judgment in settlement of claim for damages - G. Schuman.?. -Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. 11/6/72 434 Page four PHYSICAL Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the EXAMINATIONS recommendation of Finance Committee that the City enter into an agreement with the Holy Family Hospital for physical examinations of new employees and Workmen's Compensation accidents at costs outlined in proposal dated August 17, 1972. Motion declared carried. INSURANCE Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to refer letter from Employers Insurance of Wausau to Des Plaines Insurance Brokers Association for consideration. BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Hinde, 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: $809,994.87. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. WARD Motion to adopt the recommendation of Special Redistricting REDISTRICTING Committee to redistrict City into wards in accordance with map drawn by said Committee, dated October 5, 1972. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Mayor. NAYS: 6 - Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to pass Ordinance T-34-72 T-34-72 Amending Section 19-5-5 (E) of the City Code Golf & Restricting Parking on the north side of Golf Road at the Seventh intersection of G91f and Seventh from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to pass Ordinance T-35-72 T-35-72 Amending Chapter 12 of the City Code, Title X, BICYCLES Having to do with Bicycles. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to amend Section 10-12-6 (B) as follows: "The Chief of Police shall cuase the license to be firmly attached to the top frame tube near the front fork with the license visible from the left side of the bicycle." Motion to amend declared carried. Upon roll call, the vote on Ordinance T-35-72 as amended was: AYES: -`.16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NlYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to pass Ordinance M-45-72 M-45-72 Amending Title IX, Sections 9-14-1, 9-14-2, 9-14-3, Flood Plains 9-14-5, 9-14-7, and 9-14-8 of the City Code Having to Do With Buildings and Structures Within Flood Plains. Upon roll call, the vote was: i/a ORDINANCE M-45-72 (Cont'd) ORDINANCE T-36-72 Parking North Ave. ORDINANCE M-47-72 Library Tax Rate ORDINANCE M-48-72 RECAPTURE AGREEMENTS ORDINANCE M-49-72 ANIMALS & REPTILES ORDINANCE M-50-72 SMOKING ORDINANCE M-51-72 BLDG. DEPT. FEES ORDINANCE M-53-72 Library ZONING CASE 72-52-R Jefferson RAND & WOLF RD. Development BEAUTIFICATION LEASE - Soo Line 11/6/72 435 Page five AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-36-72 Amending Schedule III of Section 10-5-17 (G) of the City Code by Removing the Restriction of Parking On North Avenue Between First and Fourth Avenues. Moved by Swanson, seconded by Bonaguidi, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-47-72 increasing Library Tax Rate to .15%. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bonaguidi seconded by Erbach to pass Ordinance M-47-72. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-48-72 Amending Title IX of the City Code, By Adding a New Chapter Thereto Being Chapter 15 Entitled "Sewer and Water Main Recapture Agreements". Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-49-72 Amending Section 6-3-9 of the City Code Having to Do With Dangerous Animals and Reptiles, and Prohibiting Their Keeping Except in Certain Licensed Places. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-50-72 Amending Chapter 1 of Title VI of the City Code by Adding Thereto a New Section 6-1-54 Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Locations. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Amending Section 3-4-7 (D) of the City Code by Removing Paragraphs Having To Do With Permit to Connect Service Pipes Fees. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-52-72 Approving The Plan and Estimate of Cost of the Board of Library Directors For An Addition to the Des Plaines Public Library And Authorizing a Mortgage Loan of Library Property To Finance Part of the Cost Thereof. The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 72-52-R - property located at 1312 - 1318 Jefferson Street was referred to Municipal Development Committee. The letter from Wm. L. Kunkel & Co. re Rand & Wolf Re -Zoning and Development was referred to Municipal Development Committee. The revised Beautification Lease Agreement with Soo Line Railroad was referred to Civil Defense and Beautification Committee. FENCE The letter from Department of Mannheim Rd. Illinois, re pedestrian. fence Howard Street was referred to Committee. Transportation - State of along Mannheim Road at Streets, Traffic and Forestry APPRAISALS Mayor Behrel reported.that preliminary appraisals have been received for certain lands, including United Motor Coach property and property located at Linden and Prospect. NORTH. SHORE WASTE DISPOSAL COUNCIL CROSSING GUARDS 11/6/72 436 Page Six The letter from Village of Glenview re North Suburban Refuse Disposal Council was referred to the Sanitation Committee. The letter from Captain Blume re proposed changes in Crossing Guards at Various Locations was referred to Streets Traffic and Forestry Committee. RE -APPOINTMENT Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sherwood, to concur with Mayor Labor Relations Behrel's reappointment of'Mr. Marshall McClure to the Board Des Plaines Public Employees Labor Relations Board, term to expire November 20, 1975. Motion declared carried. RESIGNATION Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Bolek, to accept resignation Human Relations of Mrs. Shirley M. Peters from Des Plaines Human Relations Commission Commission and request that Mayor Behrel write letter of commendation. Motion declared carried. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE REVENUE SHARING ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Sherwood, to authorize expenses for Mayor Behrel and Mrs. Behrel to attend the Annual Conference of the National League of Cities in Indianapolis. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Sherwood, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Czubakowski, Erbach, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Abrams, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Szabo Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to refer Revenue Sharing program to Finance Committee and Mayor Behrel. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Swanson, that the meeting of the "City Concil adjourn. Motion de Carried. regular lared 4 Bertha leanor Roh ach, CITY CLERK .APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY 0 / HE'1:E'T H. BEHREL, MAY izt 197 /-447 _Ale A.D.