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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
June 18, 1973
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 8:07 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:
Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward. Absent were
Aldermen Koplos, and Seitz.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, City Treasurer Mahon, Police
Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, City Engineer Bowen, Assistant Engineer Perl,
Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaeffer, City Planner Richardson,
Building Inspector Trost, Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Health
Officer Branding, Forestor Komos, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
MINUTES:
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Ward to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held June 4, 1973, as published.
Motion declared carried.
REPORTS OF Placed on file was the City Comptroller's Statement of Cash
CITY OFFICIALS:Receipts from January 1, 1973 to May 31, 1973,and Building
Commissioner's report for month of May.
HEALTH Health Director Branding reported on the Blood Assurance
DIRECTOR Program stating better donor response is needed despite the
efforts of the Department in contacting all civic and fraternal
organizations. She introduced Mr. Joel Johnson, Director of
Donor Recruitment who requested the Aldermen to recommend
one person from each ward before June 27 to work with the
Health Department in recruitment of donors.
Alderman Seitz arrived during report.
BIDS City Clerk reported one bid only received for Cleaning Lime
Sludge Pit, and Tar and Asphalt Kettle. Moved by Szabo,
seconded by Hinde, to open bid received from Trumbull
Excavating Co., Inc. in the amount of $22,000 for removal
and disposal and $2,400 for sludge removal from both lagoons
using a Dragline Machine. Said bid referred to Water and
Sewer Committee. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach to open
bid received from Finkbiner Equipment Co. in the amount of
$2,430.00 net for Tar and Asphalt Kettle. Motion carried
and bid referred to Streets, Traffic and Forestry
PLASTIC BAGS City Clerk read letter received from Disposable Plastic
& SACKS • - Systems, Inc. re arriving June 13, due June 11 for
Refuse Sacks and Sack Holders. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded
by Szabo to open bid and refer to Sanitation Committee.
Motion declared carried. Price Quotations as follows:
Sack Holder, $6.95 per unit; Refuse sack holder support stand,
$2.95 per unit; refuse sacks, $91.50 per thousand and with
City of Des Plaines imprint, $93.00 per thousand.
CITY City Treasurer Mahon reported he is initiating an audit of
TREASURER all Special Assessments and will report to Mayor all delinquent
accounts.
POLICE CHIEF Police Chief Hintz reported a luncheon was held honoring
Mr. Gene Grupe upon his retirement after 21 years of service.
Further on June 15th an Airlift, Inc. cargo plane landed
at 3:05 apparently strik rng„;and cutting electrical line
resulting in a power failure for a period of two hours or
longer. No injuries.
AIRPORT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Swanson, to adopt a resolution
Runway 22R urging the FAA to shut down Runway 22R until guide slope is
completed. Motion declared carried.
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Fire
Chief
Building
Commissioner
Forest
Hospital
CITY
ENGINEER
CITY
ATTORNEY
RAND -CENTRAL
ZONING CASE
CITY
COMPTROLLER
COMMITTEE
REPORTS':
ZONING CASE
73 -26 -PUD -V
Downtown
Redevelopment
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Fire Chief Haag reported on fire at 1964 Welwyn on June 15
with estimated damage of $12,000 to $15,000 - caused by
ignition of fumes from clothes dryer. One fireman injured.
Further reported that the Department has started the hydrant
flushing program.
Reporting for Building Commissioner, Building Inspector Trost
submitted written report re use of properties on the north
side of Rand Road, between River and Hawthorne Lane, stating
that a summons to appear in court on July 9th was issued
to owners of Forest Hospital on June 14th. Alderman Szabo
requested that the Building Department investigate ownership
and use of properties on the southside of Rand Road from
the driveway to North School to 1717 Rand .Road and including,
with full report at next Council meeting.
City Engineer reported that 1973 MFT Street Maintenance work
will begin July 9th and a map indicating said work will be
submitted shortly. Further reported that Layne -Western has
completed the pulling of pump and motor at Well #6 and has
located a blockage at 1268 feet.
City Attorney reported that Circuit Court has allowed the
motion to dismiss of the Cook County Forest Preserve District
in the Tax Suit re validity within quandrant #1.
He further reported that the Circuit Court has granted the
City's motion in the Officer Lutey case denying request for
temporary relief.
City Attorney reported that the Circuit Court held against
the City and in favor of the plaintiff in the Rand -Central
Zoning Case and suggested that City Code and Judiciary
Committee meet for the purpose of discussing an appeal of
Circuit Court's decision, after the judge signs the order.
City Comptroller Blietz reported on the annual conference
of MFOA, and submitted copies of certain reports to members
of City Council.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation
of Municipal Development Committee to concur with recommendation
of Plan Commission"and Zoning Board of Appeals in Zoning Case
73 -26 -PUD -V, Downtown Redevelopment - and to authorize City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for further
consideration by the Council, limiting the height of proposed
building to twelve stories and 200 feet and parking in
connection with downtown redevelopment to be placed at Pearson
and Prairie as recommended by Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals. Following discussion, it was moved by
Szabo, seconded by Olen, to amend that parking for redevelopment
be returned to the Ellinwood Site between Pearson Street and
Lee Street. Mr. Beebe, Lochner, Inc., Mr. Benjamin of
Benjamin and Lang, and Mr. Gottlieb of Des Plaines Mall Corp.
responded to questions of members of City Council. Following
discussion, amendment to motion declared carried. Motion
as amended declared carried. Aldermen Sarlo and Meyer voted
No.
City Council recessed from 10:00 P.M. to 10:10 P.M.
Following recess Mr. John McNulty addressed the City Council requesting their
assistance in locating a five acre site for the proposed construction of
an ice skating rink in the City of Des Plaines.
ZONING CASE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation
73-36-R of Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals
581 River Rd. to deny petition to rezone property located at approximately
581 River Road to R-5 District, Case No. 73-36-R. Motion
declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation
73-35-R of Mu nicipal Development Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals
581 River Rd. to deny petition to rezone to R-5 District property located
at 581 River Road, Case No. 73-35-R. Motion declared carried.
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ZONING CASE _Moved by Swanson, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda-
73-37-R ' tion of Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board of
1656 Rand Rd. Appeals to deny petition to rezone property located at
approx. 1656 Rand Road to C-2 Commercial District, Case
No. 73-37-R. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recom-
73-29-V mendation of Municipal Development Committee and Zoning Board
Central & of Appeals to grant variation to permit a height of 75"
Raver Rd. Zoning Case 73-29-V near Central and River Roads.Alderman
Meyer presented petitions signed by residents of Craig Manor
objecting to variation and Alderman Seitz presented petitions
signed by residents of Des Plaines Terrace objecting to
variation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 6 - Szabo, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield,
Swanson.
NAYS: 9 - Kehe, Olen, Chase, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward.
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared lost.
MOTORCYCLE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Police and Finance Committee to purchase one 1973 Harley
Davidson Servi-Car from the North Shore Harley Davidson
for the net amount of $2,217.55. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - .16. - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
IIPOLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, .. seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
EQUIPMENT tion of Police Committee to purchase one I.B.M. Typewriter
TYPEWRITER Model 895 for the Police Department, for the amount of
$632.50, and waive the competitive bidding procedure.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward; Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
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UNIFORMS Moved by Kehe, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation
POLICE DEPT. of Police and Finance Committees to allot $75 each for the
purchase of uniforms to the six female communication clerks
in the Police Department. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 4 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
Equipment of Police Committee to purchase from Kustom Signals, Inc.
Radar Unit of Chanute, Kansas one Kusto m TR 6 Radar Unit for a net price
of $1,295.00 waiving the competitive bidding procedures.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
PARK RIDGE Moved by Seitz, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
MANOR FIRE of Fire Committee to authorize Mayor Behrel to inform the
PROTECTION Park Ridge Manor Fire Protection District that the City of
DISTRICT. Des Plaines does not wish to provide fire protection service
after December 31, 1973, and further to authorize the Mayor
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FIRE
PROTECTION
MANUAL
LIQUOR
LICENSE
JoJo's
Restaurant
VEHI CLE
LICENSES
TRUCKS
PUBLIC WORKS
Equipment
Truck with
Spreader/.
Plow
SIDEWALKS
& CURBS
REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT
ISTOP SIGNS
WHITE=
HOWARD
PARKING
ILLINOIS ST.
YIELD
STOCKTON-
ORCHARD
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to negotiate with the North Maine Fire Protection District
and Park Ridge Manor Fire Protection District to determine
if a three-way agreement can be reached whereby North Maine
Fire Protection District would provide fire protection to
the Park Ridge Manor Fire Protection District, and endorse
some or all of said payment to the City of Des Plaines to
discharge its debt to the City. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Seitz, Chairman of Fire Committee, reported that
said committee recommends the printing of a Fire Protection
Manual for distribution throughout the City at no cost
to the City.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
of License and Inspection Committee to change present liquor
license held by JoJo's Restaurant to a Class H License -
beer and wine only and to authorize City Attorney to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo to adopt the recommendation
of License and Inspection Committee to authorize City
Comptroller to purchase list of Truck Licensees by the State
of Illinois from Frank Thujrnber Co., at a minimum cost of
$250. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - '16+ - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets, Traffic and Forestry and Finance Committees to
purchase the dump truck with spreader and plow from
Oakton International, Inc., in the amount of $15,070.00 net,
low bidder. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets, Traffic and Forestry and Finance Committees to
to revise the contract with North Shore Cement Co. to
include an additional 1953 L.F. of curb and gutter at a
unit price of $5.88 and to increase the contract further
for curb and gutter from 1425 L.F. to 2625 L.F. at $5.15
unit price for a total conta::a ct price of $13,518.75.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: -,1.6 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo to adopt the recommendation
of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee that traffic on
Howard Street stop for traffic on White Street and traffic
on White Street stop for traffic o n Howard Street, 2ity
Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee to removal parking
restrictions at the south end of Illinois Street, City Attorney
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee that traffic on'
Stockton Street yield to traffic on Orchard Street, City
Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. gl
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YIELD Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
Fourth- of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee that traffic on
Waikiki Fourth Avenue yield to traffic on Waikiki Drive, City
Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried.
CORNELL Moved by Ward, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation
HARVARD of Streets, Traffic and Forestry Committee that traffic on
Harvard yield to traffic on Cornell. Moved by Seitz,
seconded by Meyer to defer action.
HOWARD ST. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
STORM SEWER recommendation of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize
Engineering the firm of Alstot & March, Inc. of Arlington Heights to
prepare plans and specifications for the Howard Street Storm
Sewer Extension Project for a fee not to exceed $6,300.00
based upon a total bid price of $125,000. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
WATER STORAGE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recom
& PUMPING mendation of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize'Carl F.
SITE Buettner & Associates, Inc. to prepare the necessary plky s
and specifications and cost estimates to relocate the pro-
posed Water Reservoir site to the Public Works property
located at Campground Road and Algonquin Road. Motion
declared carried. (Original Site - Woodland & Grove)
STORM SEWER Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
Graceland mendation of Water and Sewer Committee to advertise for bids
Avenue for the Graceland Avenue alley storm sewer improvement,
returnable July 10, 1973, at 3 P.M. Motion declared carried.
YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chase, to adopt the re commenda-
ACTIVITY tion of Youth Activity Committee that the City appropriate
$1500 to hire a coordinator and adult supervisors to plan
five activities for Youth to be held at different locations
throughout the City during the summer months - the activities
to be otherwise self-supporting. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation
EQUIPMENT of Civil Defense and Beautification C6mmittee to authorize
the purchase waiving normal bid requirements for two
Model. II Scott Air Packs at a total cost of $783.30 and
Three Globe Aluminized Heavy Duty Proximity Suits at a total
cost of $532.25 from Dolton Fire Equipment Sales. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,-
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
BEAUTIFICATION Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo to adopt the recommendation
COMMISSION of Civil Defense and Beautification Committee to form a
Beautification Commission to act as an advisory board to the
City Council in Beautification matters, consisting of seven
members with Chairman of Beautification Committee being
ex -officio member - City Attorney to draw ordinance to be
submitted for Council approval. Motion declared carried.
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FIRE DEPT.
EQUIPMENT
Masks
BILLS
PAYABLE
ORDINANCE
M-26-73
Farm
Animals
ORDINANCE
M-27-73
Horses
ORDINANCE
M-28-73
Liquor
License
Violations
ORDINANCE
M-29-73.
Dog
Licenses
ORDINANCE
M-30-73
Liquor
Licenses
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Moved by Seitz, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
of Fire Committee to purchase 4 Scott Air Air Paks II with
ziamatic clips and cover at a total cost of $1,280.40 from
Dolton Fire Equipment Sales waiving bid procedures.
Upon roll call, the
AYES: - 16 - Szabo,
Hinde,
Meyer,
0 - None
NAYS:
vote was:
Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, 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, $380,582.12.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Meyer, to pass Ordinance M-26-73
Amending Chapter 3 of Title VI of the City Code Having to do
with Animals, By Prohibiting the Keeping of Farm Animals.
Upon roll call, the vot4. was :
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo to pass Ordinance M-27-73
Amending Chapter 3 of Title VI of the City Code Having to
do With Animals, By Prohibiting the Keeping of Horses Except
Under Certain Circumstances. Moved by Abrams, seconded by
Kehe, to amend Section 1 of the Ordinance by adding the
words "and continously thereafter". Motion declared cmrried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer to table Ordinance M-27-73.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo to pass Ordinance M-28-73
Amending Chapter 34 of Title V of the City Code by Adding
Thereto a New Section 28 Providing for the Right to Recover
Fees and Costs in Cases of Violation Found by the Liquor
Commissioner. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kisslinger, to pass Ordinance
M-29-73 Amending Section 6-4-4 of the City Code Having to do
with Dog Licenses, By Exempting Persons Over the Age of 65
Years from License Requirements. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Hinde, to amend Ordinance M-30-73
Creating a New Class H Liquor License for Beer and Wine Only;
Decreasing The Number of Class F Licenses by One (1) and
Setting Forth One (1) Class H Liquor License as follows:
U` g fib
ORDINANCE
M-30-73
Continued
ORDINANCE'
Z-12-73
1297 Redeker
ORDINANCE
Z-13-73
Sr. Citizen
Housing
MECCA
Contract
ORDINANCE
M-31-73
DAMP
COMMISSION
VOLBE RDING-
WOLSTENHOLM
RESUBDIVISION
ROSSMAN's
SUBDIVISION
SWANSON'S
SUBDIVISION
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Ordinance Heading to read "Creating a: New: -Class H Liquor
License for Beer and Wine Only; Decreasing the Number of
Class F Licenses by Two (2) and Setting Forth Two (2) Class
H Liquor Licenses" and further amending Section 2 of Ordinance
M-30-73 changing three (3) Class F licenses to "two (2)
Class F licenses" and changing one (1) Class H license to
"two (2) Class H licenses". Motion to amend declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Hinde, to pass Ordinance M-30-73
as amended. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to pass Ordinance Z-12-73
rezoning property located at 1297 Redeker Road to M-2
Manufacturing District. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Bolek
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to pass Ordinance Z-13-73
Authorizing a Special Use on Certain Premises for the
Construction and Operation of Senior Citizen Housing.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Seitz, to authorize execution
of Agreement between the City of Des Plaines and MECCA of
Des Plaines, Inc., effective May 18, 1973. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Szabo,
Hinde,
Meyer,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
Placed on First Reading and referred to Water and Sewer
Committee was Ordinance M-31-73 An Ordinance Repealing an
Ordirance Entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Joint
Acquisition of a Common Source of Water Supply for the City
of -Des Plaines, The Village of Arlington Heights, The Village
of Mount Prospect and the Village of Palatine, and The
Formation of a Proposed Water Commission to be Known as The
Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights and Palatine
Water Commission" Passed and Approved December 3, 1956, and
Determining to Cease All Affiliation and Association With
The "Damp" Water Commission.
Plat of Volberding-Wolstenholm Resubdivision and Plan
Commission letter of recommendation was referred to Municipal
Development Committee
Plat of Rossman's Subdivision and Letter of recommendation
from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development
Committee.
Plat of Swanson's Subdivision and letter from Plan Commission
was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
MARIE M.
ANDERSEN's
RESUBDIVISION
WOODALL'S
RESUBDIVISION
PLAINFIELD DR.
DEDICATION
MAYOR
NAT'L LEAGUE
OF CITIES
INSURANCE
FLOOD PLAIN
AREAS
RESIGNATIONS
YOUTH
COMMISSION
MAPLE &
TOUHY
20 m.p.h.
BOECKENHAUER
BARN
SKATING
RINK
ADJOURNMENT:
IAPPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
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Plat of Marie M. Andersen's Resubdivision located at 1785
Greenleaf Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission.
Plat of Woodall's Resubdivision located at 2244 Elmira Ave.
was referred to the Plan Commission.
The letter from L. C. J. Realty Corporation requesting the
Dedication and improvement of the west side of Plainfield
Drive was referred to Municipal Development Committee.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Swanson, to authorize the expenses
for Mayor and Mrs. Behrel to attend the annual conference
of the National League of Cities in December in Puerto Rico.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Mayer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Koplos
Motion declared carried.
The letter from Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States re City of Des Plaines group hospitalization
and employee benefits was referred to Finance and Insurance
Committee.
The letter from City Planner Richardson re Filling In Flood
Plain Areas was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee
and City Engineer.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, to accept the resignation
of Rev. Donald Hughes from the Youth Commission and to
authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of commendation.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chase, to accept the resignation
of Rev. Donald Hallberg from the Youth Commission and to
authorize Mayor Behrel to write letter of commendation.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sarlo's request for 20 m.p.h. speed limit signs on
Touhy Avenue at the intersection of Maple and Touhy was
referred to Mayor Behrel to contact State Highway Department.
Alderman Chase's request for demolition or reconstruction of
barn located on the Boeckenhauer property on the north side
of Algonquin Road, west of Wolf Road was referred to Building
Control and Inspection Committee for study and report.
Proposed Skating Rink for the City of Des Plaines was referred
to Youth Activity Committee.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Olen, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carri
E':E•T BEH
(
MAYOR
1973.
Bertha Eleanor Roh.rba. , -CITY CLERK