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07/06/1970325 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE:CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, July 6, 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 8:00 P.M. The meeting opened with prayer by Vicar Michael Herzberg, of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 1 ROLL CALL: 1 r Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. Alderman Figard deceased. Also present were: Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Comptroller Blietz, City Engineer Bowen.. :___ :.__. •;: c.r a There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. AWARD SCOUTS Presented by Mayor Behrel at this time was the Recognition CIVIL DEFENSE Award for participation in Civil Defense activities to the following: Mr. Robert Martin, representing Explorer Scouts Post 25; Mr. Jim Meyer, representing Pack 14; Mr. Vince Danzi, representing Troop 109; and Mr. Warren Bell, District Commissioner. Mayor Behrel expressed gratitude to the scouts for their worthwhile support and work in Civil Defense activities. RESOLUTION The following resolution was adopted by the City Council, Reuel H. Figard upon motion by Alderman Bonaguidi and seconded by Alderman Prickett: WHEREAS, His Honor Alderman Reuel H. Figard is now deceased, and WHEREAS, his passing deeply grieves each and every member of the City Council and each City Official of the City of Des Plaines, and recalls to mind his quiet and dignified moral presence which gave strong moral leadership to this City; and WHEREAS, he was a friend of the young and responsible for creating the Des Plaines Youth Guidance Commission and Youth Activities Committee of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines; and WHEREAS, he served in the capacity of Alderman for a period of over thirteen years, involved in significant community events and offering his imagination in testimonials to others, and; WHEREAS, past, present, and future generations of the City of Des Plaines owe him an invaluable debt of gratitude for his contribution in updating the City's water supply. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, as follows: Section 1: That the City of Des Plaines shall be forever indebted to Alderman Reuel H. Figard for the unselfish and untiring manner in which he served so long and so well. Section 2: That the corporate authorities of the City of Des Plaines has lost one of its greatest men, and do hereby express their deep sorrow at the passing of Alderman Reuel H. Figard, and extend their sympathy to the Figard family. Section 3: That the corporate authorities do hereby declare that City Public Buildings fly the American flag at half-mast from the 5th day of July, 1970, until the day of Alderman Figard's Burial, July 9, 1970. Section 4: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Hinde, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1970, be approved as published. Motion declared Carried. 326 7/6/70 Page two SPECIAL It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman ASSESSMENTS Wagner, to adopt the recommendation of the Board of Local 192,193, Improvements that the City assume 35% Public Benefit 194 of the total cost for Special Assessments 192, 193, and 194, and further concur with Board of Local Improvements recommendation to award the contract to Bari Sewer Contractor, Inc., in the amount of $59,993.10 for Special Assessment #192; to award the contract to Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc. for Special Assessment #193, in the amount of $139,988.75; to award the contract for Special Assessment #194, to Rossetti Contracting Co., Inc., in the amount of $144,225.00, and:;.:further to authorize a Supplemental Assessment to properties benefited upon completion of the work. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figat,d, Deceased There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. SECTION 89CS It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, MFT to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- Devon Ave. fion to award the bid for MFT Section 89CS, the improve- ment of Devon Avenue to Alcan United Concrete, Inc., low bidder in the amount of $72,491.00 and return checks of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard, Deceased There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, M-11-70 to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda- Sidewalks tion to amend Ordinance M-11-70 to provide four foot Nimitz, sidewalks in place of five foot sidewalks and also that Northshore the City assume a total estimated Public Benefit of Eisenhewef, $9,094.95, which includes total estimated cost of side - yards and crosswalks measuring 782.32 lineal feet and further that property owners be assessed @ $3.70 per lineal foot for frontage only. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to adopt Ordinance M-11-70 as amended. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard, Deceased There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. BILLS It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman PAYABLE: 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 $258,178.13. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Figard There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared /I Carried. �� UNITED MOTOR COACH Co. ADJOURNMENT 7/6/70 Page three The letter from United Motor Coach Co. requesting financial assistance was referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. 327 It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Hinde, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn until Monday, June 13, 1970 at 8 P.M. Motion declared Carried. /,4a -4t Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach, HERBERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, July 13, 1970 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel at 8:00 P;M. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant, Pastor of the First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. Absent was: Alderman Leer, Hinde. Also present were: Police Captain Mensching, Fire Chief Haag, City Comptroller Blietz, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaefer, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, and City Attorney DiLeonardi. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS Placed on file were the following reports for the month of June, 1970: Engineering Department; Public Works Department; Comptroller's Statement of Cash Receipts January 1st thr_u June 30th; Division of Public Works Staff Meeting, June 17, 1970; Health Department; and Building Department. Fire Chief Fire Chief Haag reported on various arson attempts under investigation by the department and FBI. City Engineer City Attorney City Engineer Bowen reported that water had been sold to Domestic Utilities during well breakdown. Also reported that the City is awaiting permits to install two meters at Chicago vault. Further reported that meetings have been scheduled with officials in connection with Wolf Road consruction. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he had reviewed the covenants submitted by owners and prospective purchasers of the property set forth in Ordinance Z-13-70, and recommends passage of said ordinance rezoning property at 1400 E. Touhy Avenue to C-2 Commercial district, the execution and publication of which to be withheld until changes are initialed by all parties. He further gave a progress report on the Metropolitan Sanitary District case, Rand -Central Zoning Suit, and Rand -Wolf Zoning suit. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mobil Oil Corp. DEDICATION ALLEY Chicago Ave." Des Plaines Ave. SUBDIVISION J. L. Williams Mt. Prospect Rd. ZONING CASE 70-10-R 1239 Harding Avenue MFT SECTION 90CS EeuIPMENT- Public Works Radios EQUIPMENT Public Works Grass Cutter 7/13/70 Page two 328. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to refer the request of Mobil Oil Corp. issuance of occupancy permit for service station located at the southeast corner of Golf and Mt. Prospect Road to the City Attorney for legal opinion to determine the question of abandonment and matter of Special Use. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Michaels, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to accept Plat of Dedication of Alley by School District #62, located between Chicago Avenue and Des Plaines Avenue. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to approve Plat of J. L. Williams Mt. Prospect Road Subdivision and authorize execution thereof. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to concur with Municipal Development Committees recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary rezoning ordinance for property located at 1239 Harding Avenue in accordance with Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation in Case 70-10-R to R-5 Multiple Family District. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to award the bid for Section 90CS MFT to the low bidder, Mayer -Paging and Asphalt Company in the amount of $113,997.50, for the improvement of Prairie Avenue, Ida Street, Graceland Avenue and First Avenue and return checks of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Michaels, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to purchase three Motorola radios for Public Works equipment at a cost of $2,518.50. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic and Finance Committees' recommendation to award the bid for the Grass Rotary Cutter to the low bidder, P & W Undustrial Sales, Inc. in the amount of $430.00. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. STOP SIGN Webster & Jarvis PARIUN6--- Lee Street PARiHNG-- Lee & Perry PARKING Oak Street BIG BEND LIFT STATION SUB -STANDARD HOUSING UNINCORPORATED SIGNS FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS FIRST NAT'L BANK EQUIPMENT CIVIL DEFENSE Portable Radios 7/13/70 329 Page three It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to install a stop sign for northbound traffic on Webster. Lane to stop for traffic on Jarvis and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation for No Parking on the West Side of Lee Street from Harding Avenue to Perry Street and No Parking from the west property line on Perry Street to the corner of Lee Street on the north side - City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman Swanson, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation for "No Parking" from corner of Lee Street and Perry Street on the west side of Lee Street for a distance of 100 feet and the balance of the block to Jefferson Street be posted - "No Parking from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Two hour Parking from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. - City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. PARADE 135th Ann. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to amend the ordinance to remove the three hour parking restriction on Oak Street - City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Sewer Committee's recommenda- tion to award the bid for the Big Bend Lift Station to the low bidder, Ostma.n Plumbing Co., in the amount of $7,925.00 and return checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded6by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to adopt resolution similar to Resolution of Village of Elk Grove Village having to do with sub -standard housing in unincorporated areas U;ity Attorney to draft necessary resolution. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection Committee's recommendation to approve two signs for First Federal Savings and Loan and First National Bank to be located an Lee Street. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Civil Defense Committee's recommendation to purchase two portable radios from Motorola, Inc. in the amoufit of $836.00 for Civil Defense Department. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Saabo, to defer action. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to adopt a resolution commending Mr. Kaitschuck, Executive Secretary of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, for the efforts set forth in the successful 135th Des Plaines Anniversaryarade, July 4, 1970. Motion 6/11 declared Carried. Also for fireworks display. PARADE MARSHALL SENIOR CITIZENS HO8SING ORDINANCE Z-13-70 1400 E. Touhy ORDINANCE Z-14-70 2700 S. Mt. Prospect Rd. ORDINANCE A-3-70 2700 S. Mt. Prospect Rd. ORDINANCE M-13-70 Abandoned Motor Vehicles ZONING CASE 70-15-R 1509 River Rd. 7/13/70 330 Page four It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Bolek, to adopt a resolution commending Mr. James Radlein for his efforts as Parade Marshall in the Des Plaines 135th Anniversary Parade, July 4, 1970. Motion declared Carried. Mayor Behrel read the letter from Housing Authority of County of Cook stating that the agreement document has been approved by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Placed on file. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to adopt Ordinance Z-13-70, with stipulation that it not be executed or published until receipt of amended covenants. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to waive First Reading of Ordinance Z-14-70. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to adopt Ordinance Z-14-70 rezoning property located at 2700 5. Mt. Prospect Road to M-2 General Manufa cturing District upon annexation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Szabo, to waive First Reading of Ordinance A-2-70. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to adopt Ordinance A-3-70, annexing land located at 2700 S. Mt. Prospect Road. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Placed on Fisst Reading was Ordinance M-13-70 providing for the removal of Abandoned Motor Vehicles. The letter from Des Plaines Zoning regarding Case 70-15-R on property Road was referred to the Muni±opal for study and report. Board of Appeals located at 1509 River Development Committee SEWER AGREEMENT The letter from H. L. Sargent requesting a recapture H.L.Sargent agreement for new sewer to serve property at 1645 Rand Road was referred to the Sewer Committee for study and it/ report. 4 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT Parking at Service Station LEASE AGREEMENT Cumberland Parking Lot State of I11. APPOINTMENTS: Wallace Schaefer Joseph Schwab Library Board Real Estate Brokers' Review Board HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DEDICATION Pleasant Lane CATV Fidelity Cablevision Service,Inc. RYPKEMA Agreement Industry & Government Management 7/13/70 331 Page five The letter from Attorney Martin F. Brodkin requesting a Text Amendment to our Zoning Ordinance regarding the parking of passenger cars or trucks on a gasoline service station property was referred to the Municipal Development and Judiciary Committees for study and report. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute Lease Agreement with State of Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings for Right of Way on Northwest Highway for Parking Lot at Cumberland Station. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde, There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Wallace Schaefer Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Mr. Joseph Schwab Commissioner of Public Works. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mrs. H. Ross Workman, 393 Cambridge Road to the Library Board to fill the vacancy of Mrs. Napier, term to expire June 30, 1973. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Czubakowski, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment to the Real Estate Brokers' Review Board,terms to expire June 30, 1973, except Chairman of Human Relations Commission: Mr. Ralph Martin, realtor; Mr. Alan M. Abrams, 514 Westmere, Attorney; Mr. Thomas D. Burlage, 171 Stratford Road, Attorney; Mr. Ludwig Joseph, 1933 Locust, resident and Mr. George Mott, 1736t -,Stockton Street, Chairman of Human Relations Commission. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. George Mott as Chairman of the Human Relations Commission to fill unexpired term of Mr. Charles French. and Mr. George Olen, 1242 White Street to fill vacancy created by Mr. French's resignation - term to expire December 31, 1972. Motion declared Carried. The Plat of Dedication of 33' to extend Pleasant Lane was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report. The request of Fidelfty Cablevision Service, Inc. for CATV was referred to the License, Health and Inspection Committee for study and report. Alderman Michaels announced at this time that he is a member of the firm and makes full disclosure at this time. The letter from Attorney Kenneth Meyer representing property owners agent regarding the Rypkema Agreement of April 5, 1954, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. The letter from Industry and Government Management Services, Inc. regarding survey of Public Works Department was read by Mayor Behrel and placed on file. ,� FIREWORKS DISPLAY 7/13/70 332 Page six The letter from Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry requesting the City's participation in next year's fireworks display was referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. H.W.LOCHNER The letter from H. W. Lochner, Inc. regarding the downtown Downtown parking study being conducted was referred to the Streets Parking and Traffic Committee for study and report. Study It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman PARKING Prickett, to ratify action of Mayor Behrel in the REVENUE BOND appointment of Mr. Harold Kehrer to accumulate details ISSUE - in the Downtown Business District for the possible Downtown Special Assessment Roll in connection with Parking Parking facility, at a cost not to exceed $500 with understanding that if Special Assessment becomes a reality, the $500 gill be deducted from roll spreading commission. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Alderman Leer, Hinde. There being fourteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 3 -Way Stop Alderman Koplos's request for a three-way stop sign at Sign the intersection of Grove and Hills Avenue was referred Grove & Hills to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. Alderman The letter addressed to Mayor Behrel and Members of Figard's the City Official Family from the family of Alderman Family Reuel Figard, deceased, was read and placed on file. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, that the adjourned meeting •f the City Council adjour, Motif declared Ca ed. Approved by day of Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach ., 1970 Mayor Herbert H. B- rel 1 City Clerk