07/01/1974CALL TO ORDER:
11 ROLL CALL:
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The regular
Des Plaines
at 8 P.M.
187
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
MONDAY, July 1, 1974
meeting of the City Council of the City of
was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Erbach,
Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward.
Absent were Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield.
Also present were: City Treasurer Mahon, City Comptroller Blietz, Police
Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City
Engineer Bowen, Assistant Commissioner of Public Works Schaeffer, Planner
Richardson, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Forestor Komos, and Corporation
Counsel DiLeonardi.
PRAYER &
PLEDGE
MINUTES:
BICYCLE
PATH
LAKE OPEKA
BILLS
PAYABLE
FIRE DEPT.
AUTOMOBILE
WATER
Edmor Leasing
& Enterprises,
Inc.
WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Wolter, pastor
of First Christian Reformed Church followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held June 17, 1974, as published.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to advertise for
bids returnable July 25, 1974, for Lake Opeka Service
Drive Improvement - 1974 (Bicycle Path), costs to be
shared by City and Park District, City Engineer to draw
specifications. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the following
resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE
AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total, $117,926.11.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Fire and Finance Committees to award the bid for
new automobile for the Fire Department to the low bidder,
Van Goethem Lincoln Mercury, Inc., in the amount of
$3,789.86. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee to deny request of Edmor
Leasing & Enterprises to tap on Watermain prior to
annexation of property located at 225 W. Higgins Road.
At time of annexation and water tap on, property is subject
to all applicable conditions of Water Recapture Agreement
between City and Rock Road Construction Co. and Al Martin
Curtis. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Water and Sewer Committee to advertise for
bids returnable July 19, 1974, at 3 P.M. for Water System
Improvements - Reservoir and Pumping Station per specifi-
cations prepared by Carl Buettner & Associates. Motion
declared carried.
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WATER TANK
Howard St.
FIRST ADD'N
TO JEANNETTE
AVE RESUB.
ZONING CASE
74-26-R
1240-1272
Rand Rd.
ZONING CASE
74-28-R
Rand &
Seegers
VEHICLE
1 LICENSES
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TREES
MAPLE SCALE
LAS VEGAS
NITE EVENTS
LIQUOR LIC.
AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE
M-29-74
Architectural
Commission
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Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of Water and Sewer Committee to waive usual
bid procedure and authorize Wallace & Tiernan Co.,
Broadview, Illinois to washout and inspect the Water Tank
on Howard Street, at a cost of $875.00. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat
of First Addition to Jeannette Avenue Resub division and
and to authorize execution thereof. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
recommendation of Zoning Board of Appeals in case 74-26-R,
and to authorize City Attorney to draft amendment to
Zoning Ordinance for further consideration by Council.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 74-28-R, property located
at Rand & Seegers owned by Commonwealth Edison Company,
and to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary Zoning
and Annexation Ordinances for further consideration by
City Council. Motion declared carried.
Referred to License and Inspection Committee was request
of Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps for reduction in vehicle
license fees for non-profit organizations.
Following recess of City Council from 8:30 p.m to 8:37 p.m.
it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the
recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee
to enter into contract with Robert W. Hendricksen to spray
2,400 Maple Trees for Cottony Maple Scale, at a cost of
$1.45 per tree, totalling, $3,480.00. Upon roll call,
the vote was: waiving usual bid procedure
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the City
Code be amended to allow Las Vegas type events under very
limited circumstances e.g. by charitable organizations, by
permit nor more than twice a year, and without cash prizes
or the use of currency and that the City attorney be
authorized to prepare an appropriate ordinance and submit
same to this committee for approval prior to submission
to Council. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Abrams announced that City Code and Judiciary
Committee is referring proposed amendment to Liquor License
Ordinance re 100' from church or school to License and
Inspection Committee and that responses from churches and
schools will be referred to License and Inspection Committee.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-29-74, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER TEN (10) OF THE CITY CODE HAVING
TO DO WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL
COMMISSION.
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ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to waive First Reading
M-30-74 of Ordinance M-30-74, AN ORDINANCE CREATING STANDARDS FOR
Fence Reg. GRANTING A FENCE PERMIT WHEN A FENCE IS NOT OTHERWISE
PERMITTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE VI, CHAPTER SEVEN (7)
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen
to adopt Ordinance M-30-74. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Szabo, Hinde, Birchfield
Motion declared carried.
FENCE PERMIT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
1086 Prospect recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee
to authorize Building Commissioner to issue a permit for
fence at 1086 Prospect Lane, as requested allowing
variation for fencing along one side of lot to public walk
and subject to all other requirements of the fence ordinance
Motion declared carried.
FENCE PERMIT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
1946 White ST. tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
variation to allow fence to parkway on the south side of
lot located at 1946 White Street, and to authorize Building
Commissioner to issue a permit subject to all other fence
ordinance requirements. Motion declared carried.
FENCE PERMIT
2172 A
Chestnut St.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
variation to allow fencing beyond the 25' building set back
line at 2172 A Chestnut Street, and to authorize Building
Commissioner to issue permit for fence as requested,
subject to all other pertinent requirements of the fence
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
FENCE PERMIT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Chase, to adopt the recommenda-
1428 Jefferson tion of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant
variation from fence requirements to allow fence posts of
stockade type fence at rear lot line to face to the outside
of lot located at 1428 Jefferson Street and to authorize
Building Commissioner to issue a permit subject to all
other fence ordinance requirements. Moved by Koplos,
seconded by Sarlo to defer action.
ZONING CASE Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 74-32-A,
74-32-A property located at 2300 S. Mannheim Road, was referred to
2300 S. Municipal Development Committee.
Mannheim Rd.
FIRST ADD'N Plat of First Addition to Wedgewood located at 1457 and
WEDGEWOOD 1461 Wedgewood was referred to the Plan Commission.
LIQUOR LIC. Request of Palumbo Enterprises, Inc. for a Class E Liquor
Lum's License to serve Lum's Restaurant on Elm hurst Road was
Elmhurst Rd. referred to License and Inspection Committee.
I BIDS City Clerk announced that bids for Bulk Gasoline, Metallic
Plates and Tags and Maintenance of Heating and Air Condition-
ing will be received at 3 P.M., July 18th. Further that
Bids for MFT Section 103 CS - Forest Avenue will be
received at 3 P.M., July 26th.
BICENTENNIAL Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor
COMMISSION Behrel's appointment of Mr. Jordan Minerva, Jr. to the
Des Plaines Bicentennial Commission to fill vacancy caused
by resignation of Mr. Arthur Weiss, term to expire January
31, 1976. Motion declared carried.
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PLAN
COMMISSION
Appointment
UNITED MOTOR
COACH Funds
Alderman Hinde
P. LINDAHL
RESIGNATION
J. Bouril
City Attorney
MEMORIAL
PAVILION
STOP SIGNS
Walnut &
Webster
SIDEWALKS
Webster &
Walnut
Oakwood &
Webster
STOP SIGNS
ASH & EVERETT
N.O.I.S.E.
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED
DAY OF
"HER ERT
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Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, to concur with Mayor
Behrel's recommendation to appoint Mr. Hale Olsen, 957
Walnut Street, Des Plaines to the Plan Commission to
replace Mr. James Zajac who resigned, term to expire April
30, 1975. Motion declared carried.
The letter from United Motor Coach Co. for additional funds
from the City was referred to Finance and Insurance
Committee.
arrived at the meeting at this time.
Letter received from Mayor Martin J. Butler of Park Ridge
expressing their appreciation for the efforts of Environmental
Officer in connection with noise problem from O'Hare Field
operations stating that Mr. Philip Lindahl has been
invaluable, was read and placed on file.
Letter of Resignation from James Bouril, City Attorney
was read and placed on file. Resignation effective July 5,
1974.
Letter from Military Commemorative Committee of Des Plaines
requesting financial support to construct the Memorial
Pavilion at Lake Opeka was referred to the Finance and
Insurance Committee.
Alderman Bolek's request for stop signs at the intersection
of Walnut and Webster Lane was referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee
Alderman Bolek's request that necessary steps be taken to
require the installation of sidewalks on Walnut at Webster
Lane and on Oakwood at Webster Lane was referred to Streets
and Traffic Committee and City Engineer to draw estimate
of cost.
Alderman /Erbach's request for stop signs, Everett to stop
for Ash Street traffic was referred to the Streets and
Traffic Committee.
Alderman Abrams reported on recent meeting he attended
of N.O.I.S.E. as a newly elected member of the Board, praising
highly the activities and membership of N.O.I.S.E.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, that the re ular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declare carried.
Bertha Eleanor Rohr ach, City Clerk