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05/04/19702:9.`7.: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, MAY 4, 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 8:08 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Allen Fedder, Pastor of the Immanual Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington. Absent were Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels, Wagner. Present also were: Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, City Engineer Bowen, City Comptroller Blietz, and City Attorney DiLeonardi There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. MINUTES: REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS: Police Chief Alderman Wagner Fire Chief " City Engineer 1 LEGAL SUIT Johnson VS City VACATION Jarlath Ave., Public Alleys It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Hinde, that the Minutes of the regular meeting held April 20, 1970, be approved as published. Motion declared Carried. The following reports were ordered to be placed on file: Monthly reports (April) of the following departments; Engineering, Public Works, Health, and Building. Police Chief Hintz reported on the difficulties faced by the Police Department in connection with the widening of Wolf Road. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Leer, that the City take official action requiring the County Highway Department to place dfi:veways along Wolf Road affected by the widening improvement in driveable condition during Construction. following discussion, motion was withdrawn. arrived at this time - 8:20 P.M. Fire Chief Haag reported that the Des Plaines Fire Department assisted the Park Ridge Fire Department in the rescue of drowned man in the Des Plaines River; further on the fire at 954 Prairie Avenue, second floor. In addition tb the monthly report submitted to Council City Engineer Bowen reported that the Public WorksDepartment removed the cut-down trees blocking the flow of Weller Creek at Washington Street bridge, left by the sub contractor of Rossi Construction Company in connection with Weller Creek improvement. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a suit has been filed against the City - Jarvis E. and Elizabeth Johnson VS City of Des Plaines in connection with Weller Creek improvement. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to authorize City Attorney DiLeonardi to represent City in said suit. Upon roll call, the vote AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor.' NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ti It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to accept the offer of $20,000 to vacate Jarlath Avenue and certain public alleys near River Road and Touhy Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: 1 VACATION (Cont' d) GOALS & OBJECTIVES 701 Program City of Des Plaines 5/4/70 Z9.8 Page two AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee and Plan Commission's recommendation to approve the Goals. and Objectives of the City of Des Plaines as prepared by Tec -Search, Inc. in connection with 701 Program, deleting Paragraphs one and eight on page nine. Motion declared Carried. ZONING It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman CASE Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's 70-7-R recommendation to concur with Zoning Board in Case 1460 Rand No. 70 -c -R and authorize City Attorney to draft the necessary rezoning ordinance for further consideration by the Council. Motion declared Carried. SUBDIVISION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Longacres Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to approve Plat of Longacres Sub division located between Algonquin Road and Thacker Street, west of Alfini Drive,. and authorize execution upon deposit of necessary cash and bonds for improvements. Motion declared Carried. PARKING Webford Ave. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- tion to post 3 hr parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and holidays on the south side of Webford Avenue from Arlington to Laurel Avenue, City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. PARKING It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, ASH STREET to post No Parking signs permanently on the west side of Ash Street between Highland Drive and Fargo Avenue ODD, and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance deleting this street from alternate parking schedule. Motion declared Carried. Leer PARKING It was moved by Alderman I4, seconded by Alderman Koplos, FRONTAGE RD. to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- tion to post No Parking signs on Frontage Road from Touhy Avenue to exit at Mannheim Road - City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. STOP SIGN DULLES & BRADLEY It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Shilling - ton to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to post signs that traffic on Dulles stop for traffic on Bradley - City Attorney to draft the ordinance. Motion declared Carried. RIVER STREET It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos, I IMPROVEMENT to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- tion to authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of River Street, including the oversizing of the watermain, with the use of MFT Funds. Motion declared Carried. SIDEWALKS Streets and Traffic Committee recommended that the Board Welwyn & Cedar of Local Improvements consider the item of sidewalks in the Welwyn & Cedar area by Special Assessment. STATE STREET Referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee was the Sakas Drive proposed change of street name of State Street, north of Rand Road, west of River Road - sign posted Sakas Drive. / 5/4/70 2:99' Page three WATER It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, Chlorine to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to authorize Storage Quality Roof and Improvement Co. to construct a Chlorine Room Storage Room at the Thacker Street Pumping Station, at a cost of $585.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. WELL #7 It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman 100 Amp Sry . Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to contract with Johnson Electric Co. to install a new 100 Amp 3 Phase service to handle the requirements at Well #7 pumphouse, at a cost of $750. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. WATERMAIN HOMELAND ACRES It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to concur with Water Committees recommendation to authorize City Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works Schwab to draw plans and estimate of cost and contract for the construction of a watermain connection across Wolf Road to serve Homeland Acres. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. CUMBERLAND It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagrie, PARKING LOT to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendation to INSTALLATION award the bid for the street light and installation of OF LIGHT, coin collection equipment to the low bidder, Charles COIN EQUIP. Johnson's Electric Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,346.25. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. LIFT STATION BIG BEND FENCE DEMOLITION OF BLDGS. It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Figard, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids returnable May 25th at 3 P.M. for the sewage lift station to serve Big Bend Subdivision. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to grant building variation to Mr. Albert Chu to construct 7 ft. high fence at rear of property located at 1230 Leslie Lane abutting commercial. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Sherwood's request for ordinance requiring wrecking firms demolishing buildings to water said buildings was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee for study and report. §/4/76-.. 300 Page four PARKING It was moved by A1,derman Koplos, seconded by Alderman METERS Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee,'s recommenda- Lot #3 tion to purchase 36 Duncan Duplex meters and one single head Duncan Parking meter to serve Lot #3, from the Duncan Industrial Company of Elk Grove Village at a total cost of $3,881.78. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. PARKING It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman METERS Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommendatior Lot #2 to purchase 81 Duncan Duplex meters and 12 single head Duncan meters, 27 twin adapters from the Duncan Industrial Company of Elk Grove Village to serve Lot #2, and also 273 feet of two inch pipe for a total sum of $9,517.01. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. NON-RESIDENT It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman PARKING Swanson, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda- PERMIT tion that effective July 1, 1970, the City sell a $10 a month non-resident parking permit for the North School Lot #5 - City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. PARKING LOT Referred to the Parking Lots Committee was the study of MUNICIPAL a plan for parking in the Municipal Lot to provide spaces BUILDING for visitors and councilmen. OLD WELLER It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman CREEK Sherwood, to concur with Special Flood Control committee's Filling recommendation to advertise for bids returnable May 25th for the improvement of Old Weller Creek with storm drainage and fill. Motion declared Carried. HISTORICAL It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman SOCIETY Sherwood, to concur with Special Historical Society Coordinator Committee's recommendation to transfer certain funds within the appropriation to allow the hiring of a special coordinator, totaling $4,000 representing 1/2 year's salary. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Ald. Leer to defer action on said report, following which Alderman Figard withdrew motion to allow further consideration BILLS PAYABLE 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 ASND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total $136, 439.23. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. G� 5/4/70 TOT Page Six RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman R-10-70 Hinde, to adopt Resolution R-10-70 directing the inspection Substandard of all structures located within the area bounded by Structures Jefferson Street, Thacker Street, Lee Street and Pearson Street, and authorizing and directing the acnaisition of all substandard structures found to be located therein. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. PARKING LOT It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman LEASE Wagner, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor AGREEMENT and City Clerk to execute?the Lease Agreement with the CC&NW RR Chicago and North Western Railway Company re parking lots. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ZONING The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re CASE Case 70-8-a - the text amendment regarding Height 70-8-A Regulations, was referred to the Municipal Development Height REg. Committee for study and report. ZONING The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals CASE regarding Case 70-9-R on propertylocated at 1584 Rand 70-9-R Road on the City's Petition was referred to the Municipal 1584 Rand Development Committee for study and report. WATER The letter from Maine Township High School Distgict re H.S.Dist.207 their decision to purchase water from Domestic Utilities Company to serve Maine North was read and placed on file CATV Lerner The letter from Lerner Communicatio ns, Inc. re their application for CATV was referred to the License, Health and Inspection Committee for study and report. C & NW RR It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Rate Increase Shillington, to authorize City Attorney DiLeonardi to attend the hearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission re applicatio nof Chicago and North Western Railway Company rate increase. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. IDEDICATION The Plats of Dedication of Thacker Street in front of THACKER ST. pumping station and fire station were referred to the Plan Commission for study and report DEDICATION The Plat of Dedication of Forest'Avenue approved by the FOREST AVE. Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development Cbmmittee for study and report. SOO LINE RR It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman License Prickett, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Agreements License Agreements with the Soo Line Railroad for watermains extending on and across the Soo Line Railroad property. // Motion declared Carried. X/V N.W.Municipal Conference Transportation Committee ORDINANCE Z-4-70 River & Touhy ORDINANCE M-10-70 Vacation Jarlath Ave. Public Alleys ORDINANCE T-12-70 Maple St. ORDINANCE T-13-70 Eighth Ave. Princeton ORDINANCES: T-14-70 T-15-70 ORDINANCES:' M-8-70 M-9-70 B-1-70 B-2-70 meotnxx B-3-70 5/4/70 3702; Page five It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman Figard, that the City of Des Plaines join the Northwest Municipal Conference Transportation Committee, at a cost of $5,800, providing 2/3 of the members of Northwest Municipal Conference enroll and further providing a member of Des Plaines City Council becomes a member of said committee. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Thomas Swanson, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to adopt Ordinance Z-4-70, rezoning property located at River and Touhy Avenue, including vacated Jarlath Avenue and public alleys to C-2 Commercial District. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szaboii Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-10-70, vacating Jarlath Avenue and certain public alleys in the vicinity. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to adopt Ordinance M-10-70. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-12-70 prohibiting parking on the west side of Maple Street from the loading dock south to Touhy Avenue. It was moved by Alderman Seitz, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-13-70, prohibiting parking at any time 20 feet north of the intersection of Princeton and Eighth Avenue. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Seitz, seconded by Alderman Shillington to adopt Ordinance T-13-70. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wqgner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Ordinances T-14-70 and Ordinances T-15-70 were withdrawn as the parking prohibition on Eighth Avenue, Railroad, Dale, and Chestnut Street were adopted in a former ordinance. Placed on First Reading were the following ordinances: M-8-70 - Repair of Unsafe Sidewalks M-9-70 - Vehicle License Application within 30 days after purchase of such vehicle B-1-70 - Storm Water Sewers B-2-70 - Exit Requirements - B-3-70 - Bldg. Code - Sewers & Sewer Connections also Swimming Pools RESOLUTION MFT Section 80CS Orchard Place VACATION Chicago Ave. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Greco Land Fill APPOINTMENTS: 1 APPOINTMENT LIBRARY BOARD YOUTH COMMISSION 5/4/70 :3.03 ' Page seven It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to appropriate $5,802.23 MFT Funds to defray cost of deficit in Orchard Place Improvement. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - NAYS: - 0 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Referred to the Plan Commission was the request of Lancaster Development Limited to vacate a portion of Chicago Avenue, lying east of 603-613 Des Plaines Avenue. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Indemnity Agreement with Greco Land Fill. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSrtiNT: 2 - Alderman Czubakowski, Michaels There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to concur with Mayor Behrel's reappointments as follows: BOARD OF HEALTH: TERM EXPIRES: Mrs. Euxace Uidl 4-30-75 :Mr. Edward Probst 4-30-75 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Donald M. Essig Electrical Commission: Michael Danzi Paul Whalen Vernell Jacks Francis Haage George J. Wade FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION A. Colville Wilson, Chairman ARCHITECTURAL Ernest Steuart, Chairman YOUTH COMMISSION Gaston Freeman Robert Zeissler ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Fred K. Howe, Chairman Paul R. Humphreys POLICE PENSION FUND C. Dewey Imig TRAFFIC COMMISSION G. Wally Johnson, Chairman Motion declared Carried. 4 50-7.3' 73 4-30-71 4-30-71 4-30-71 4-30-71 4-30-71 4-30-73 4-30-73 4-30-73 4-30-73 4-30-75 4-30-75 4-30-72 4-30-75 It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Elmer Graebner, 940 W. Grant Drive to the Library Board to fill a vacancy, term to expire June 30, 1971. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mrs. Carl (Pauline) Swanson, 1331 Center Street, to the youth Commission to fill a vacancy, term to expire April 30, 1972. Motion declared Carried. MAYOR PRO -TEM 5/4/70 .3:0:4 Page eight It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to appoint Alderman Alfred Prickett as Mayor Pro -Tem during Mayor Behrel's absence from May 9th to May 25, 1970. Motion declared Carried. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Hinde, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared Carried 1 APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF `HERBERT A.D A1970 1 1 MAYOR Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, City Clerk