12/16/196868
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1968
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Prickett at 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with a
prayer by Rev. Bruehl of the First Methodist Church,
followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Shillington,
Michaels. Absent were Aldermen Szabo, Bonaguidi,
Seitz.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Building
Commissioner Schuepfer, Assistant Commissioner of Public 'Forks Schwab,
City Engineer Fletcher, Fire Chief Arndt, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MAYOR*PRO-TEM: It was moved by Alderman Figard,,, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, to appoint Alderman Prickett Mayor Pro -Tem for
this meeting, in Mayor'Behrel's absence. Motion declared
Carried.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to approved the Minutes of the regular
meeting of December 2, 1968, as published. Motion
declared Carried.
REPORTS OF Placed on file were the following reports: City Comp -
CITY OFFICIALS: troller's report of 1964 Water Construction Account.
Howard St.
Sewer
City Engineer Fletcher reported that the Howard Street
Sewer construction is almost completed.
Metropolitan City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that Judge Lupe entered
Sanitary the Judgment Order and Decree in the Metropolitan Sanitary
District District of Greater Chicago case December 12, 1968,
which declares that the Metropolitan Sanitary District
is subject to the zoning authority of the City and said
District cannot proceed without obtaining zoning authority
and further that a Writ of Injunction be issued restraining
from constructing a plant on said property without first
obtaining the zoning authority.
S.A. #190_ City Attorney reported on the progress in the court on
Special Assessment #190, Orchard Place Improvement, stating
there remains approximately 35 parcels left on which
a decision on the "benefit" should be reached sometime
this week.
COMMITTEE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
REPORTS: Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
2499 S. Wolf Rd.recommendation to concur with Zoning Board's decision to
ZONING 68-76-R grant rezoning of property located at*2499 S. Wolf Rd.
to M-2 Manufacturing upon annexation and authorize the
City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances - Case
#68-76-R. Motion declared Carried.
'ZONING 68-73-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Perry & Lee Hinde, to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
in Case #68-73-R, to rezone property 90' west of the
northwest corner of Perry & Lee to C-2 Commercial and
delete subject property from R-5 District - City Attorney
to draft the necessary ordinances. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Szabo arrived at this time - 8:30 P.M.
1
1
ZONING:
Service
Stations
Service
Station
Building
Permits
Abandon-
ment
WOLF'S
SUBDIVISION
ZONING
68 -62 -RV
2700 River
Road
ZONING
68-65-R
389 River
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It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Shill-
ington to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to petition the
Zoning Board for a text amendment to the 'Zoning Ordinance,
deleting Gasoline Filling Stations from the permitted uses
in the C-2 Commercial District and add same to "Special Uses"
catagory. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Shill-
ington, to direct the Building Commissioner not to issue any
building permits for new gasoline service stations in the
C-2 Commercial District, pending the passage of the Zoning
Ordinance which will allow said stations as Special Uses only.
Motion declared Carried.
It
to
of
to
was moved by Alderman Bolek,/seconded by Alderman Hinde,
authorize the City Attorney to petition the Zoning Board
Appeals for a text amendment deleting that section having
do with abandonment of use. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas,
to approve Plat of Wolf's Subdivision, located on Westfield
Lane, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
same. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas,
to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation
that Council concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
in Case 68 -62 -RV, property located at 2700 River Road, to
grant rezoning, contingent upon submission of a 50' utility
easement on the west side of River Road and the City Attorney
be authorized to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion
declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas,
to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation
to concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case
#68-65-R and deny rezoning petition on property located at
389 River Road. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Bonaguidi arrived at this time - 8:50 p.m.
FIRE DEPT.
Air Pacs
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shill-
ington to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to
purchase new Air Pac for the Fire Department at a total cost
of $446.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
CITY HALL It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Court Room Bolek, to concur with Building and Grounds and Finance
Committee's recommendation to refurbish the second floor of
the Municipal Building for use by the court, in an amount
of $4,609.75. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
LIQUOR
LICENSE
Rescinded
SALT
It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Leer,
to reduce the number of Class A liquor licenses by one and
rescind the license issued to River Rand Bowl, and to authorize
the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion
declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wright,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee and Parking Lots
Committte's recommendations to certify all four comparable
Calcium
Chloride
Quotations
Good Ave.
One -Way
Alley -
Graceland
& Lee
Committee
Meeting
Tree
Purchase
Committee
Meeting
BILLS
PAYABLE:
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bidders, Cargill, Inc., Diamond Crystal Salt Co., Hardy Salt
Co., and Morton Salt Co. at a cost of $12.80 per ton, and
issue purchase order to the company having best available
supply of salt at the time needed. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wridat,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee, to issue purchase
order to Dow Chemical Company for three truck loads of calcium
chloride "Pellet Type", lowest quotation of $48.20 per ton.
IJpon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Rateike,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
that Good Avenue become a one-way street northbound from
Church Street to Emerson Avenue and the City Attorney draft
the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to
concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
that stop signs be erected at each side of the alley where
First National Bank traffic exits and the City Attorney be
authorized to draft the necessary ordinance. It was moved
by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi to defer
action until next meeting on Committee report.
Alderman Szabo, Chairman, announced a meeting of the Building
Control and Inspection Committee for 7:30 P.M., January 2nd.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard,
to concur with Elm Tree Disease Committee's recommendation
to purchase 1000trees from Boyd Nursery Co. of McMinnville,
Tennessee, 12" by 1 3/4" B & B 18" at a cost of $12.50 per
tree. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 -.Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Q Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared. Carried.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Elm Tree Disease
Committee for 8:30 P.M., January 2nd.
Alderman Hinde, Chairman, set a meeting of the Judiciary
Committee for 7 P.M., December 18th.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Rateike,
to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: $521,864.04. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS? 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
Cash
Transfers
North
Maine Fire
Protection
District
Contract
N. Maine
Communica-
tion
System
Manpower
& Equip.
N.Maine
Letters re
Salary
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It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Bolek,
to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation to authorize
the following cash transfers from the General Corporate Fund;
Street $105,000
Street Lighting 8,500
Garbage 105,000
Fire 45,000
I.M.R.F. 29.000
Total $292,500 Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shill-
ington, to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to
renew the contract with North Maine Fire Protection District
from January 1, 1969, for a period not to exceed one year,
terminating December 31, 1969, or upon completion of their
facilities. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shill-
ington, to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to
grant permission to North Maine Fire Protection District to
install a direct communications line between the City's
headquarters and their station, to be maintained by the
District, without financial responsibility to the City...
same to remain in operation until the need for the line no
longer remains. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Figard,
to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation that the City
use the equipment and manpower of the North Maine Fire Pro-
tection District, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, for
training and fire fighting use. The salaries and maintenance
of their equipment will be paid by the District. Insurance
Certificates will be supplied by them as necessary and Comp-
troller Blietz was authorized to notify the City's insurance
carrier. Motion declared Carried.
The Clerk read the letters received from Des Plaines Pro-
fessional Fire Fighters Association and the Des Plaines
Patrolmens Association, and Ken E. Tiernan, spokesman for the
Public Works Department Employees re proposed salary increases.
Said letters were placed on file.
ORDINANCE
M-1-69
Appropriation
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance M-1-69,
the appropriation ordinance. It was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Wagner, to amend Ordinance M-1-69 as
follows: "Article XVIII - It is hereby provided that any
funds remaining on hand shall be construed with and classi-
fied with the miscellaneous revenue anticipated during the
coming year and covered by the appropriation from such
miscellaneous revenue." Upon roll call for the amendment,
the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington,
Michaels
NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT - 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Amendment declared
carried. After discussion, Motion to adopt Ordinance M-1-69
was withdrawn and Ordinance M-1-69 remains on First Reading.
ORDINANCE
M-2-69
Salary
RESOLUTION
Expendi-
tures
Amendment
Historical
M-1-69
ORDINANCE
M-40-68
Transfer
of Sums
ORDINANCE
Z-43-68
2499 S.
Wolf Rd.
ORDINANCE
A-38-68
2499 S.
Wolf Rd.
Z=44468
Perry &
Lee
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Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson,
seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance M-2-69,
the Salary Ordinance. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded
by Alderman Shillington, to amend Ordinance M-2-69, to provide
for a 6% increase rather than a 2% increase and make all men
second and third in -command in both the Police Department and
Fire Department comparable in salary amounts. After dis-
cussion, motion to amend was withdrawn. Motion to adopt was
withdrawn and Ordinance M-2-69 remains on First Reading.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
to adopt a Resolution authorizing expenditures until the 1969
Appropriation Ordinance is Adopted. Motion declared Carried.
Discussed at length was an amendment proposed by Alderman
Czubakowski to Ordinance M-1-69 increasing the General Corporate
by $20,000 for promotion of Historical Research, Preservation
of Historical Documents, Structures, Works of Art and other
objects having special Community or Aesthetic Interest or
Value. No action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-40-68, providing fof
the transfer of sums of money within departments. Motion
declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded
by Alderman Rateike, to adopt Ordinance M-40-68. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - 4lderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-43-68, rezoning property
located at 2499 S. Wolf Rd., to M-2 General Manufacturing District
upon annexation. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by
Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt
Ordinance Z-43-68. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateile, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance A-38-68, annexing property
located at 2499 S. Wolf Rd. Motion declared Carried. It was
moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to
adopt Ordinance A-38-68. Upon roll call, the vote was;
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-44-68, deleting from
the R-5 District a tract of land 90' west of the corner of
Perry and Lee. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by
Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to adopt
Ordinance Z-44-68. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
1
1
ORDINANCE
Z-45-68
Perry &
Le e
ZONING
SpeTcial
Use
Universal
Oil
ZONING
CASES
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It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Swanson,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-45-68, rezoning small
tract of land 90' W of the corner of Perry and Lee to C-2
Commercial District. Motion declared Carried. It was moved
by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to adopt
Ordinance Z-45-68. Upon roll call, the vote was: .,
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek,
Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Srkanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried.
The letter from Des Plaines Plan Commission regarding their
recommendations for Special Use for Planned Development at
the northwest corner of Mt. Prospect and Algonquin Roads,
requested by Universal Oil Products Company, was referred to
the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals.
The letters from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals regarding
the following cases were referred to the Municipal Development
Committee for study and report:
Cases 68-67-A and 68-68-A - Text Amendments (Office Bldgs.)
Case 68-70-A - Text Amendment - Storage of books or periodicals
Case 68-72-R, - 1568 Hills Avenue
Case 68-74-R - 414 East Golf Rd.
MFT It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Leer,
RESOLUTION to adopt MFT Resolution appropriating $35,000 MFT Funds for
Maintenance the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the
applicable provisions of the Illinois Highway Code from
January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1969. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt the resolution honoring Rev. John H. .Draisma,
Pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church, who has received
a call to Holland, Michigan. Motion declared Carried.
The request of Attorney David Addis, representing property
owners, for a lot division south of the southeast corner of
Elmhurst and Algonquin Roads, was referred to the Plan Commission
for study and report.
RESOLUTION
Rev. John
H. Draisma
Lo t
Division
Elmhurst &
Algonquin
Water & The letter from Attorney LeVander representing owner Edward
Sewer Main E. Kelley, requesting permission for water and sewer main
nst-taIllatjon connection to serve property along Ridge Avenue, at 696
696 W. Oakton W. Oakton Street, was referred to the Sewer Committee for
study and report.
Traffic Referred to the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic
Perry & Lee Committee, was the study of a traffic pattern prior to construction
of building at the northwest corner of Perry and Lee.
TrafficReferred to the Streets and Traffic Committee was Alderman
Lige._ Cpbakowski's request for a traffic light at the intersection
Ellinwood & of Graceland and Ellinwood.
Grace and o
Lots - The subject of variation granted by Des Plaines Zoning Board of
"'Sunset &
Stillwel two lots into three lots was discussed. It was moved by Alderman
Appeals to owners of lots at Sunset and Stillwell, to divide
Bolek, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to instruct the Building
Commissioner not to issue a building permit on these parcels
of property, and to authorize the City Attorney to petition
the Zoning Board to reconsider the matter. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Wagner, Shillington
NAYS: 19 - Alderman Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Eigard, Hinde,
Czubakowski, Swanson, Thomas, Michaels
ABSTAIN: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz
There being nine negative votes, Motion declared Lott.
Stop Signs
K -Mart
Committee
Meeting
1 ADJOURNMENT:
1
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It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to authorize the Mayor to write owners of K -Mart requesting
them to install stop signs on their property at the exits of
their parking lot at the corner of Oakton and Lee. Motion
declared Carried.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets and
Traffic Committee for 8 P.M., January 2nd.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Rateike, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn.
Motion declared Carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
OF
DAY
1969, .
HE
BER H. BEHREL, YOR
/AVOw i
Bertha E eanor Rohlrbach
CITY CLERK