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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1970
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. Earl
Thomas, of St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed.by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
1 ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi,
Seitz, Shillington, Michaels.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief
Haag, City Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, and
City Attorney DiLeonardi, and Building Commissioner Schuepfer.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, that the minutes of the regular meeting held
March 2, 1970, be approved as published. Motion declared
Carried.
REPORTS OF Police Chief made a progress report on the homicide case
CITY OFFICIALS:at DeSoto, Inc.; also reported that Maine West High School'
Police Chief had a bomb scare on March 13th, and students were dismissed
at 12:15 p.m.; further reported on youth vandelism in the
area between Wolf and Mt. Prospect Roads, south of Rand
Road.
I City Eng. City Engineer Bowen made a progress report on Well No. 3
dredging; further that persons unknown have broken into
meter pit receiving Chicago water.
Flooding At the request of Alderman Leer, the problem of constant
Walnut & First flooding problem at the intersection of Walnut and First
Avenues was referred to the City Engineer for stuy.
Fencing Referred to the Water Committee and City Engineer was the
Meter Vault study of a possibility of fencing of Chicago Meter Vault
to eliminate aforementioned report of City Engineer.
City City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that progress is being
Attorney made in Rio Rand Motel case and trial has been set for
April 1st.
Further in the Rand -Wolf case, the circuit court has
indicated they would deny the owners request for relief,
with the exception of the southwest corner and a parcel
south of that, suggesting that the owners come back with
amended case - hearing scheduled for April 22nd.
WOLF RD. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded
CONSTRUCTION by Alderman Bolek, to deny the request of Roek Road Construction
Rock Road Company to locate a portable Helzel Batch Plant and storage
yard on one acre of property located on the south side of
Thacker Street and east of Chicago Northwestern Railroad,
in connection with the Wolf Road highway construction.
Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF It was moved %y Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Figard,
COMMITTEES to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to authorize
6 Firemen the Board of Police and Fire Commission to certify six
additional firemen, appointment effective April 6, 1970.
Motion declared Carried.
Bids - It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi,
Automobile to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to advertise
for bids for a 4 -door automobile - 8 cylinder - returnable
March 30, 1970. Motion declared Carried.
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EQUIPMENT It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi,
Fire Dept. to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation to purchase
Radio a portable radio for the automobile aforementioned from
Motorola, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $695.00. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
'MFT It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
STREET to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
MAINTENANCE to advertise for bids for the Street Maintenance Program
with MFT Funds, returnable March 30th, at 3 P. M., specifi-
cations to be drawn by E. N. Fletcher Engineering Co.
Motion declared Carried (See minutes later in meeting)
3 -way stop It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
RUSTY & DAVID to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation
that the intersection of Rusty and David Drive become a
3 -way stop intersection and authorize the City Attorney
to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
PARKING The petition requesting that parking become permanent on
Ash Street the east side of Ash Street, in the 2100 block, submitted
by Alderman Wagner was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
RIVER & The letter from Department of Public Works and Buildings
I TOUHY - left regarding request for left turn signals at Des Plaines
turn River Road and Touhy Avenue, stating that analysis of
traffic data does not warrant the installlation of left
turn signals was submitted by Mayor Behrel at this time.
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PARKING
Alles St.
Alderman Koplos's request for the elimination of all day
parking on Alles Street, Brown Street, and Oak Street
between Perry Street and Harding Avenue, was referred to
the Traffic Commission for study and report.
WATERMAINS It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Leer,
Bids to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to advertise
for bids returnable March 30, 1970, at 3 P.M. for a 12"
watermain between 24" main east of the Soo Line Railroad
to 12" main in the west side of Mannheim Road, just north
of Touhy Avenue; an 8" watermain in Devon Avenue from
Patton Drive west to the Toll Highway; and a 12" watermain
in Lee Street from 24" main east of the Soo Line Railroad
to the 10" watermain in the east side of Mannheim Road.
Motion declared Carried.
STORM SEWER
Section 19
Retention
Basis - 8th
Ward
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation to advertise
for bids returnable March 30th at 3 P.M. for Section 19 of
the Storm sewer program - the firm of E. N. Fletcher
Engineering Co. to draw necessary specifications, at an
estimated cost of $260,000. It was moved by Alderman Wagner,
seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to amend the specifications
to -include extension of storm sewer to provide relief on
Chestnut Street. Motion to amend declared Carried. Motion
as amended declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation
to authorize Mayor Behrel and City Engineer Bowen to secure
permission from Mt. Prospect Park District to locate a
retention basin on proposed park district property south of
Algonquin Road to provide relief of existing storm sewer.
Motion declared Carried.
SUNKEN
PARKWAYS
SIGN
YANKEE
DOODLE
DANDY
111 HOUSING -
FIRST WARD
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SIGN
VIOLATIONS
Moratorium
PARKING LOTS
BIDS
COIN
COLLECTION
EQUIPMENT
PARKING LOTS
RESOLUTION
AIRPORT
EXPANSION
SUIT
AIRPORT NOISE
ABATEMENT
Equipment
AIRCRAFT
NOISE
ORDINANCE
R-6-70
RESOLUTION
Diversion of
Aircraft to
Midway
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Alderman Sherwood's request for investigation of parkways
on Walnut, Henry, Campbell, east of Center Street, sunken
from storm sewer installation was referred to the City
Engineer for investigation.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Swanson,
to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's
recommendation to approve the pole sign of Yankee Doodle
Dandy at 584 Oakton Street. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Wagner reviewed the need for further investigation
of certain housing in the First Ward - no action.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Thomas,
to concur':with Building Control and Inspection Committee's
recommendation to waive enforcement of sign regulations
until May 1, 1970, with regards to non -conforming existing
signs to provide committee opportunity for further study.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation to
advertise for bids returnable March 30th at 3 P.M. for
the construction of additional parking facilities at
Cumberland Parking Lot and Ellinwood Street Parking Lot,
leased from Chicago & Northwestern Railway - specifications
to be drawn by E. N. Fletcher Engineering Company. Motion
declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Michaels,
to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation to
advertise for bids returnable March 30th at 3 P.M. for
coin collection equipment to serve the Cumberland Parking
Lot - specifications to be drawn by City Engineer Bowen.
Motion declared Carried.
Following considerable discussion of Chicago Airport Authority's
proposed plans to expand runways at O'Hare International
Airport, it was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by
Alderman Swanson, to adopt a resolution to either join
the City of Park Ridge in legal action against City of
Chicago Airport Authority or institute legal action
on behalf of the City of Des Plaines, opposing further
expansion of O'Hare International Airport facilities.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Referred to the Special Aeronautics Committee was the request
of Alderman Michaels that the City purchase a noise detection
device to measure airplane noise, or rent vehicle owned
by Park Ridge. Also referred to the Special Aeronautics
Committee was the purchase of equipment to sight iircraft
violating the City's air pollution ordinance.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, that the City enact an ordinance similar to
ordinances adopted by Park Ridge, Englewood, California or
Hempstead, N. Y. regarding noise eminating from aircraft.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Koplos,
that Council adopt a resolution urging diversion of flights
into Midway and renewing with vigor the search for a
third airport - to be mailed to all Airline Company presidents
and FAA, City of Chicago, legislators, in addition to
City of Chicago Airport Authority. Motion declared Carried. k
RESOLUTION
Cook County
Housing
Authority
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It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, that Council adopt a resoliution designating
the Cook County Housing Authority as it's agent for
low-cost housing for the elderly. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Leer,
Figard, Hinde, Czhbakowski, Wagner, Swanson,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels,
Mayor.
NAYS: 3 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Thomas
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
R-4-70 Prickett, to adopt Resolution R-4-70, approving application
APPLICATION for preliminary Loan for Low -Rent Public Housing, in an
Low -Rent amount not to exceed $100,000 for approximately 250 dwelling
Housing units.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
RESOLUTION It was moved
R-5-70 Shillington,
Cooperation execution of
Agreement Authority of
vote was:
AYES: - 17
STREET
MAINTENANCE
MFT
ANNUAL
FINANCIAL
REPORT
BILLS
PAYABLE
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being
Carried.
by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman
to adopt Resolution R-5-70, authorizing
a cooperation agreement with the Housing
the County of Cook. Upon roll call, the
Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
None
None
seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to reconsider action taken earlier during the meeting
regarding the Street Maintenance Program with MFT funds.
Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize payment to E. N.
Fletcher Engineering Co. in the amount of $801.01 for
preparing specifications for the Street Maintenance Program
with MFT funds and authorize City Engineer Bowen to review
same and administer construction. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
City Comptroller Blietz submitted and reviewed in detail
the Annual Financial Report of the City of Des Plaines
for the year 1969.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
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: Total $103,621.14. Upon roll call, the vote was:
BILLS
PAYABLE
(Cont'd)
INDUSTRY &
GOVERNMENT
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES,
INC.
Public Works
AUTOMOBILE
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ASSISTANT TO
CITY ENGINEER
Employment
Agency
PERSONNEL
Adv. for
Assistant
Commissioner
of Public
Works
MC -KAY NEALIS
RESUB.
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AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
0 - None
0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize Industry & Government Management Services, Inc.
to institute program of modern management techniques in
the Public Works Department as outlined in their proposal
at a cost not to exceed $18,000 with cancellation clause
agreement. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by
Alderman Figard, to defer action for a ninety -day period.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 7 - Alderman Bolek, Leer, Figard, Czubakewski,
Wagner, Thomas, Michaels.
NAYS: 9 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Hinde, Swanson, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington.
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being nine negative votes, Motion declared Lost.
Upon roll call on the motion to authorize, the vote was:
AYES: - 4 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Hinde, Swanson
NAYS: 12 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Figard,
Czubakowski, Wagner, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being twelve negative votes, Motion declared lost.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Koplos, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize the purchase of a new automobile for use by
Mayor Behrel. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize the payment of $750 after a thirty -day period
to an employment agency for a candidate to fill the position
of Civil Engineer to act as an assistant to the City Engineer.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to authorize the City Comptroller to advertise for the
position of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works. Motion
declared Carried.
The Plat of McKay Nealis Resubdivision located on Chestnut
Street, approved by the Plan Commission, was referred to
/11/the Municipal Development Committee for study and report.
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ORDINANCE
M-5-70
Bid Opening
FIRST
READING -
ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTION
R-1-70
Juvenile
Court
RESOLUTION
R-2-70
ZONING FEES
RESOLUTION
R-3-70
N.W.Suburban
Freeway
SIDEWALK
Rand Rd.
PARKING
METER
VIOLATIONS
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It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Leer,
to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-5-70, having to do
with Bid Opening Procedure. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Czubakowski, to adopt Ordinance M-5-70. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
The following Ordinances were placed on First Reading:
Z-6-70 - Text Amendment re Fence Regulations in Commercial
or Industrial Districts
Z-7-70 - Text Amendment having to do with Side Yard Require-
ments in C-4 Central Business District
Z-8-70 - Rezoning property located at 1001 E. Northwest
Highway from R-2 to M-2
Z-9-70 - Text Amendment having to do with Drive -In
Restaurants as special uses only in C-2 & C-3
Districts
T-7-70 - Prohibiting Parking on North side of Prospect
Avenue from center of St. Stephen's Church entrance
T-8-70 - Increasing Chicago & Northwestern Railway Commuter
Parking Meter Rates
T-9-70 - Providing for two-way stop at Morse & Scott Streets
T-10-70 - Providing for yield signs - Waikiki to Yield to
Traffic on Fifth Avenue
T-11-70 - Providing for load limit on Scott Street,
south of Touhy Avenue
It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt Resolution R-1-70 urging the establishment
of a Juvenile Court System to serve the City of Des Plaines
and environs. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Wagner,
to adopt Resolution R-2-70, establishing filing fees for
proceedings before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion
declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Seitz, to adopt Resolution R-3-70, opposing the location of
the proposed Northwest Suburban Freeway anywhere within the
corporate limits of the City of Des Plaines. Motion
declared Carried.
The letter from Mrs. P. Vanden Branden regarding the installa-
tion of sidewalk or street from Rand Road at Third Avenue
to Cumberland School was referred to the Streets and Traffic
Committee for study and report.
The letter from City Comptroller Blietz regarding penalty
for Parking Meter Tickets was referred to the Parking Lots
2dmmittee for study and report.
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R-7-70
U.S.POST
OFFICE
LOCATION
4 -way sto
Webster &
Oakton
ANNEXATION &
SUBDIVISION
FEES
ADJOURNMENT:
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Mayor Behrel reviewed with Council, the meetings held with
certain legislators and Post Office Officials regarding the
location of the United States Post Office. It was moved
by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Leer, to adopt a
Resolution reaffirming the previous two resolutions and
urging the Post Office Department to consider the site
on Lee Street for the location of the postal facility.
Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Wagner's request for four-way stop signs at the
intersection of Webster Lane and Oakton Street was referred
to Mayor Behrel to contact the County Highway Department
for permission to install.
City Engineer Bowen's suggestions for various annexation
and subdivision fees requiring ordinance changes, was
referred to the Municipal Development and Finance
Committees for study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Bolek, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn.
Motion declared M-ZA-age--e:L7-'7J
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach/ City Clerk
APPROVED BY M. THIS
DAY OF 6/0 A
HE •':ERT . BEHREL, MAYOR
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