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05/05/19751 1 301 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, May 5, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel at 8:02 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Also present were: City Treasurer Mahon, City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Corey, Deputy Fire Chief Wolf, Building Commissioner Baldaccini, City Engineer Bowen, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, Planner Richardson, Museum Director Welch, Police Captain Blume, Environmental Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER & PLEDGE MINUTES: The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Garry Scheuer, pastor of First Congregational Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Hinde, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held April 21, 1975, as published. Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Hinde, seconded by Chase, 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, $94,453.54. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion declared carried. YOUTH Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation ACTIVITY of Youth Activity Committee to hire Mr. Daniel T. Carlson COORDINATOR as Summer Youth Coordinator at a salary of $1,400.00, City Attorney to draw necessary contract and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. HOWARD ST. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- STORM SEWER tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize City Clerk EXTENSION to advertise for bids returnable June 5, 1975, at 3 P.M. for the Howard Street Sewer Extension per plans and specifi- cations drawn by City Engineer. Motion declared carried. RIVER RD. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- WATERMAIN tion of Water and Sewer committee that City Engineer be I EXTENSION authorized to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for the River Road Watermain Extension project. Motion declared carried. POLICE DEPT. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommendation 2 Unmarked of Police and Finance Committee to award the contract for Automobiles two 4 -door sedans for Police Department to the low bidder, Cass Ford, Inc. at a net price of $7,080.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seita, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None MotiOn declared carried. /3./ POLICE DEPT. 2 Unmarked Automobiles AUTOMOBILE Maintenance SIGN 99 Rand Rd. Clean Machine Car Wash FIRE DEPT. Modular Ambulance PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT Packer Body CATCH BASIN CLEANING LEGAL SUIT Golf & Mt. Prospect Gasoline Service Station 5/5/75 302 Page Two Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Police and Finance Committees to award the contract for two intermediate 2 door Hardtop Automobiles for the Police Department to the low bidder, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Inc. for a net price of $7,470.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Meyer, to reconsider motion at meeting of April 21, 1975, to award the contract for the maintenance of city vehicles to Petterson Safety Service, Inc. at a cost of $10 per hour for labor, 25% above bidders cost for parts and no charge for towing. Motion to reconsider declared carried. Alderman Kehe and Sarlo withdrew the motion to award said contract to Petterson Safety Servicia. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Swanson, to adopt the recommendation of Police and Finance Committees to award the contract for Maintenance of Municipal Automobiles to Des Plaines Chrysler Plymouth Sales, at a cost of $9.90 per hour for labor, 15% above bidders cost for parts and no charge for towing. Moved by Olen, seconded by Szabo, to defer action. Upon questioning of Petterson Safety Service, Inc. who was in the audience, he agreed to serve the city until new contract is awarded. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee to approve permit for sign at 99 Rand Road, Clean Machine Car Wash, limiting lighting hours to from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Fire and Finance Committee to award the bid for one Modular Paramedit Ambulance to the low bidder, Southern Ambulance Buildings in the amount of $18,698.00 and to authorize the additional expenditure of $250.00 for the purchase of hydraulic stabilizers. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Sanitation and Finance Committees to waive usual bid procedure and authorize purchase of one Leach Packer Body, 25 yards from the Bruce Municipal Equipment, Inc. at a total cost of $12,980.00, including installation, purchase to be made with Revenue Sharing Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. City Clerk announced that bids for Catch Basin Cleaning would be received May 19, 1975 at 3 p.m. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Hinde, to adopt the recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize City Attorney to prepare settlement agreement and dismiss suit against owners of Gasoline Service Station located at the intersection of Golf and Mt. Prospect Roads, and further to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement, SUIT Golf & Mt. Prospect Continued I 905 W . Dempster LITIGATION 1 LIQUOR LICENSE Jake's Pizza 1261 Algon. LIQUOR LIC. Chelsea Motor Inn BEAUTIFICATION Phase III MOTOR OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM 1 ADJOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: 5/5/75 303 Page Three Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Chase, to adopt the recommendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to direct Corporation Counsel to prepare appropriate agreement to allow owners of property located at 905 W. Dempster St. to continue with construction of buildings in accordance with PUD granted by City Council,placing in escrow necessary building permit fees, and further to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to grant "Beer and Wine" only liquor license to owners of Jake's Pizza, to be located at 1261 Algonquin Road and to authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Alderman Sarlo and Meyer voted No. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to approve issuance of liquor license formerly held by owners of DeVille Motel to new owners,Acme Corporation, who plan to improve said location and name the motor Inn, Chelsea Motor Inn. (Class A Liquor License). Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee to purchase necessary materials to implement Beautification Project, Phase III, to be located on parkway on the east side of Elmhurst Road, south of Thacker Dempster at a cost of $3,226.80, waiving normal bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Chase, to adopt the recom- mendation of Environmental Controls Committee to enter into a Motor Oil Recycling Program on a trial basis for a period of two to three months in cooperation with the State of Illinois and Oakton Community College, placing certain 30 gallon containers at Des Plaines Recycling Center for receipt of said oil. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kehe, to defer action. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, that the meeting of City Council adjourn to allow for the swearing in ceremony of newly elected aldermen and seating of newly elected officials. Motion declared carried. The adjourned meeting of the City Council was called to order at 10:16 P.M. following the swearing in ceremony of newly elected officials, by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. 5/5/75 304 Page Four COMMITTEE Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to concur with Mayor APPOINTMENTS Behrel's appointment of the following to Council Committees: CHAIRMAN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT Szabo Erbach Ward POLICE Erbach Leer Olen FIRE & CIVIL DEFENSE Seitz Sarlo Brannigan BUILDING, GROUNDS AND PARKING LOTS LICENSE & INSPECTION SANITATION STREETS & TRAFFIC WATER & SEWER BUILDING CONTROL & INSPECTION Olen LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY Birchfield YOUTH ACTIVITY Sarlo CITY CODE AND JUDICIARY Abrams BEAUTIFICATION & FORESTRY Meyer ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS Kraves HEALTH & WELFARE Sullivan FINANCE & INSURANCE Bolek Motion declared carried. Alderman SEWER Eisenhower & Morse PROSPECT AVE. Improvement Acquisition of Property Leer Kisslinger Brannigan Ward Koplos Szabo Koplos Seitz Bolek Abrams Seitz Bolek Sarlo Szabo Olen Erbach Sullivan Koplos Kraves Meyer Sullivan Kisslinger Meyer Leer Kraves Birchfield Brannigan Ward Abrams voted Abrams Birchfield Kisslinger No. Alderman Sarlo's request for corrective sewer at the intersection of Eisenhower and Morse was referred to City Engineer and Public Works Department for implementation. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to authorize Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate for parcel of property located on Prospect Avenue necessary to complete streets improvements to White, Prospect and Linden Streets. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. LOCUST ST. Alderman Kraves's request for the improvement of Locust IMPROVEMENT Street was referred to City Engineer DNX NII'448iiX4iiX� MinigENZX PETITION Earl Ave. Flooding CROSSING GUARD Rand Rd. & Elk Blvd. Petition containing 37 signatures submitted by Alderman Leer requesting immediate action to alleviate flooding conditions on the eastern edge of the public school property between Forest Avenue and Algonquin Roads was referred to the City Engineer. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to authorize the placing of a crossing guard in addition to present crossing guard at the intersection of Rand Road and Elk Blvd. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Ward, to amend the motion that the second crossing guard be placed only until certain intersection improvements requested by the City of the State Highway Department are implemented. Upon roll call on the Motion to amend the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion to amend declared carried. CROSSING GUARD Rand Rd. & Elk Blvd. Cont'd MILL STREET IRIVER STREET IMPROVEMENT 1 1 LANDSCAPING PLANS Architectural Commission LICENSE ORDINANCES ORDINANCE T-9-75 Maple St. Parking ORDINANCE T-10-75 Two Way Stop Sunset & Stillwell ORDINANCE M-14-75 Refuse Collection ORDINANCE JA -19 -Th Liquor Lic. 5/5/75 Page Five Upon roll call, the vote on motion as amended was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion as amended declared carried. 305 Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to authorize M-yor to negotiate with property owner for acquisition of property necessary to loop 14 foot wide street at east end of Mill Street and River Street, and further to authorize condemnation proceedings if necessary. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 6 - Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Sarlo, Abrams NAYS: 10 - Sullivan, Olen, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Ward. ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared lost. Upon questioning by Alderman Meyer of Building Commissioner Baldaccini, Mr. Baldaccini stated that the Architectural Commission is drafting standards for requirements for landscaping in the City of Des Plaines and will forward draft standards as available to Forestry and Beautification Committee for review. housekeeping ordinances and Alderman Abrams' request for/ordinances reinstating licensing provisions for Day Care Centers and. Real Estate Brokers, including Real Estate Review Board, was referred to City Attorney for drafting of necessary ordinances. and referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance T-9-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH NO PARKING BY ADDING ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MAPLE STREET IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO ORCHARD PLACE SCHOOL AND AMENDING SECTION 10-5-5(E) HAVING TO DO WITH RESTRICTED PARKING BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF MAPLE STREET ALONG THE ORCHARD PLACE SCHOOL PROPERTY BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt Ordinance T-9-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to waive First Reading and place on passage Ordinance T-10-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE INTERSECTION OF SUNSET AVENUE AND STILLWELL DRIVE AS A TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer to adopt Ordinance T-10-75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger, Brannigan, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-14-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-4-1 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH GARBAGE COLLECTION BY DELETING THEREFROM REFERENCE TO DISCRETIONARY RIGHTS OF THE COUNCIL AND TO COLLECT GARBAGE AND DELETING REFERENCES TO CITY INCINERATOR AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 8-4-13 CONCERNING GARBAGE COLLECTION FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INC:ASINGFHASSRaL±00KaEI8ENSEsnF8RMRESTA8ftANTSOANDNANCE fA DINING ROOMS BY ONE (1). (Mr. S. Rizzo, Golf Rd.) ORDINANCE M-16-75 Liquor License ORDINANCE Z-9-75 1150 N.River II ORDINANCE M-17-75 Economic Development Bonds 1 1 ORDINANCE M-18-75 DRY STORAGE COMPANY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS YMCA SUBDIVISION Tenyer's 1499 Wedgewood KOLTON- MADELKA SUBDIVISION 0"HARE NORTHWEST OFFICE PARK OBSENE LITERATURE PETITION Columbia Ave. Check -Valve FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION C & NW RR Lease Agreement PIGEONS MSD Upper Des Tunnel & Reservoir 5/5/75 306 Page Six Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-16-75, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE (1). (Mr. Earl Yager, Elmhurst Rd.) Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-9-75, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, CASE No. 75-1-R, property located at 1150 N. River Rd. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-17-75, AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE DETERMINATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO ASSIST IN FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS AND PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE CITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND POLLUTION CONTROL BONDS. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-18-75, AN ORDINANCE AGREEING TO ISSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (DRY STORAGE CORPORATION PROJECT). The letter from Northwest Suburban YMCA requesting to participate in the Economic Development Bonds for their $900,000 expansion program was referred to the Finance Committee and City Attorney Plat of Tenyer's Subdivision, located at 1499 Wedgewood Avenue and letter of approval from Plan Commission was referred to Municipal Development Committee. Plat of Kolton-Mandelka Subdivision, located at 969 Hollywood Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission. Plat of O'Hare Northwest Office Park, located at 999 East Touhy Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission. Letter from High Ridge Knolls PTA re display of Adult Magazines and books in establishments frequented by children was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Petition to install a backwater check -valve at the interceptor located at the east end of Columbia Avenue, signed by homeowners in the area was referred to the City Engineer, Commissioner of Public Works, and Water and Sewer Committee. Alderman Meyer's suggestion that a Special Flood Control Commission be formed was referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen, to authorize execution of lease agreement extension of one year, effective July 1, 1975, Lease No. 78028 with Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. at same terms. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Olen, Bolek, Chase, Kisslinger, Hinde, Birchfield, Erbach, Swanson, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT:- 0 - None Motion declared carried. Letter from Attorney Robert D. Michaels, representing Anthony Gacs, 1746 Pratt Avenue, requesting certain code amendments re keeping of pigeons was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. The letter from Metropolitan Sanitary District of Plaines Greater Chicago attorneys offering $575.00 for certain easements in connection with 'Upper Des Plaines Tunnel Plan and Reservoir Plan, Parcel No. 11 was referred to City Attorney and Corporation Counsel. /'/ 1 1 APPOINTMENT Chairman Zoning Bd. APPOINTMENT Zoning Bd. DRIVEWAYS S. E. Corner Des Plaines Ave. & River Road STREET LIGHTS ADJOURNMENT: 5/5/75 307 Page Seven Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Albert Gundelach as Chairman of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Jerome Zanca, 81 Roxbury Lane, to the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Mr. Fred Howe. Motion declared carried. Alderman Szabo,s request for study of driveway increase for condominiums located at the south east corner of Des Plaines Avenue and River Road was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee. Alderman Sarlo's request for study of use of yellow street lights versus vapor lights was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee and City Engineer. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Koplos, that the regular me p ting of the City Council Adjourn. Motion declared carried. j���i , .014/,-Az4 Bertha Eleanor Rohrba h, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS ,--.197 DAY OF A. I):), 197,5) HE ERT H. BEHRE`L, MAYOR