09/03/1974210
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1974
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.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward. Absent was Alderman Szabo
Also present were: City Treasurer Mahon, City Comptroller Blietz, Police
Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City
Engineer Bowen, Planner Richardson, Environmental Officer Lindahl, and
Attorney Charles Hug.�C G° 0W4c4; 5eS;G44 c• f ,Jb /; e- 60046 .5-efr wab
PRAYER & The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Mark Bergman,
PLEDGE pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES:
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held August 19, 1974, as published.
Correction: Page five, Paragraph five, line one following
Szabo, add the following: "that the City Council adopt
a Declaration of Policy". Following correction, Motion
declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the following
PAYABLE" 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,
$347,527.16. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
74-35-V
1795 Oakton
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Zoning Board's recommendation to grant variation in
Case 74-35-V, 1795 Oakton Street, and to authorize City
Attorney to draft ordinance for further consideration by
City Council. Motion declared carried,
ZONING CASE Moved by Swanson, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
74-34-SU tion of Municipal Development Committee in concur with
2000 Mannheim Zoning Board and Plan Commission in Case 74 -34 -SU, 2000
Mannheim Road and to authorize City Attorney to draft
ordinance for further consideration by City Council,
including provision for landscaping as recommended by
Plan Commission. Motion declared carried.
MFT 95CS Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommenda-
Prairie Ave. tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the
Improvements contract for the project known as the Prairie Avenue
Improvements, 95 CS Phase I -A to the DiPaolo & Company,
in the amount of $103,556.00, checks and or bid bonds
to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT
Transmission
Mains
WATER SYSTEfli
IMPROVEMENTS
Maple Street
Pumping Unit
DES PLAINES
MASS TRANSIT
DISTRICT
United Motor
Coach Co.
DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER
CITY HALL
BUILDING
CIVIL DEFENSE
WARNING
SIREN
VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPT.
APPRECIATION
VOLUNTEER
FIREMEN
LICENSE FEES
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Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids on September 16, 1974,
for the Water Transmission Mains, as per plans and specifi-
cations prepared by Carl Buettner and Associates, for the
project known as Des Plaines Water System Improvements -
Bids to be returned October 10, 1974 at 3 P.M. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Abrams, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids on September 16, 1974
for the installation of one complete pumping unit for
the Maple Street Pumping Station, as per plans and specifi-
cations prepared by Carl Buettner and Associates, for
the project known as Des Plaines Water System Improvements -
Bids to be returned October 10, 1974, at 3 P.M. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Hinde, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to adopt
MFT Resolution appropriating $19,000 MFT Funds to the
Des Plaines Mass Transit District for payment to United
Motor Coach Co. Mr. John Hanck of United Motor Coach
Co. addressed the City Council, answering questions re
financial status of United Motor Coach Co. Council
recessed for an Executive Session from 9:15 P.M. to 9:20
P.M., Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Mayor
NAYS: 3 - Erbach, Abrams, Ward
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recom-
mendation of Public Building, Grounds and Parking Lots
Committee to authorize Holmes and Fox to complete final
plans for a portion .of the third floor of the City Hall
Building to house the Fire Prevention Bureau and secure
estimates of cost for construction of same. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee that the City
Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids returnable
at 3 P.M., October 4, 1974, for installation of a Civil
Defense Warning Siren to be located near Wolf and Touhy,
specifications to be drawn by Director of Civil Defense.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee that the eight
remaining volunteer firemen be retired as of October 9,
1974. Motion declared carried,
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Hinde, to authorize Mayor
Behrel to take appropriate action to secure Plaques of
Appreciation or other suitable recognition for years of
service by the Volunteer Firemen. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of License and Inspection Committee to increase license
fees as follows: Automobile Vehicle License Fee to $12.00;
Motorcycle License Fee to $12.00 per year; Truck License
fees increased $10 per each class; age 65 or over to
remain at $1 and to authorize City Attorney to draft
necessary ordinance. an - roll call, the -Vote was:
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LICENSE FEES AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Continued Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 1 - Sarlo
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
LIQUOR LIC. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt majority
LUM'S recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to
Elmhurst Rd. grant change of liquor license to Class E to Lum's, Elmhurst
Road and authorize City Attorney to draft necessary
ordinance increasing Class E licenses by one and decreasing
Class H by one. Alderman Koplos gave a minority report
opposing said change in liquor license classification
for Lum's. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Swanson, Seitz, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
PARKING Moved by Ward, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
WOODLAND AVE. tion of Streets and Traffic Committee that No Parking be
allowed on either side of Woodland Avenue from River Road
to Grove Avenue - City Attorney to draft ordinance.
Motion declared carried.
STOP SIGNS Moved by Ward, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
RITA & GOOD tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to approve three
way stop signs at the intersection of Rita Road and Good
Avenue - City attorney to draft ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
PARKING
LOCUST
Moved by Ward, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation
of Streets and Traffic Committee that (1) No Parking be
allowed on Locust Street from Oakton Street to the alley
south of Oakton Street and (2) that Alternate Parking
be allowed from the alley south of Oakton Street to
Riverview Avenue on Locust Street - City Attorney to
draft ordinance and further that the parking not be
changed on Bennett or Riverview. Motion declared carried.
PARKING Alderman Koplos's request for alternate parking on River
RIVER ST. Street, from River Road east to the end was referred to
Streets and Traffic Committee
PARKING
FOREST AVE.
Alderman Bolek's request for alternate parking, except
in front of the school on Forest Avenue from Wolf Road to
Lee Street was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee.
PARKING Streets and Traffic Committee's request for restrictive
THACKER ST. parking on Thacker Street from Mt. Prospect Road to Lee
Street, was referred to Engineering Department and Police
Department for traffic survey and to Mayor Behrel to
contact Cook County Highway Department to seek approval
for certain changes in parking.
LEGAL Moved by Abrams, seconded by Chase, to adopt the recommenda-
ALWICKER tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize
VS Mayor Behrel to respond to the letter from the agent for
CITY OF DES Continental Insurance namely, Underwriters Adjusting
PLAINES Company, dated August 6,. 1974, and advise them that the
City does not wish to retain associate counsel in the
case - Alwicker VS Des Plaines, et. al. Motion
declared carried.
LEGAL Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda-
KUNKEL & REID tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee that the City
BUILDERS Attorney enter into a stipulation dismissing the Action
VS which thus will allow Plaintiff to proceed with the
CITY construction of a single family residence in accordance
with the plans submitted in the Kunkel and Michael Reid
Builders VS City of Des Plaines case. Motion declared
I
carried. P Ge/
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION
Settlement
Wayne Adams
ORDINANCE
M-36-74
Refuse Fees
ORDINANCE
Z-16-74
PARKING REQ.
ORDINANCE
Z-17-74
Home Rule
VACATION
Chicago Ave.
OPFER'S
RESUBDIVISION
INSURANCE
New York
Life
ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENTS
INSURANCE
Safety Program
Excess
Liability
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Moved by Abrams, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to approve a
settlement for Workmen's Compensation to Wayne Adams,
in the amount of $2,453.85, rather than $2,371.20 previously
approved. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo,
Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance
M-36-74, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4-8 OF THE CITY
CODE INCREASING THE MONTHLY GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHARGE FROM
$1.50 PER FAMILY UNIT TO $2.00 PER FAMILY UNIT PER MONTH,
AND PROVIDING FOR REFUND AND CANCELLATION BY THE COMPTROLLER.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger,
Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: 1 - Swanson
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Swanson, seconded by Hinde, to adopt Ordinance
Z-16-74, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6G.2 (b) OF THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUB-
SECTION HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
GYMNASIUMS, SWIMMING POOLS (ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER FACILITIES)
PHYSICAL CULTURE FACILITIES AND SIMILAR USES. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11 - Koplos, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Kisslinger, Hinde,
Birchfield, Swanson, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
5 - Chase, Erbach, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
NAYS:
ABSENT: 1 - Szabo
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-17-74, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, BY ADDING THERETO A SECTION RE-ENACTING THE
ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION OF 1970.
Plat of Vacation of a portion of Chicago Avenue and
letter of recommendation from Plan Commission was referred
to the Municipal Development Committee.
Plat of Opfer's Resubdivision located on Sprucewood Avenue
was referred to the Plan Commission
Proposal for Insurance for Employees received from New
York Life Insurance Company was referred to Finance and
Insurance Committee.
Letter from Zoning Administrator Richardson with
suggested text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
Letters from C. J. Lauer Agency, Inc. re City of Des
Plaines Safety Program and City of Des Plaines Excess
Liability were referred to the Finance and Insurance
Committee.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, that the regular meeting
of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
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Bertha Eleanor ohrbach, City Clerk