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05/19/1975309 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMGERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MAY 19, 1975 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel at 8:06 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, 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 Rich ardson, Police Captain Blume, Police Captain Mensching, Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Building Inspector Trost and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: MINUTES: The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Walters, pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 5, 1975, as published. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the Minutes of the special meeting held May 8, 1975, as published. Motion declared carried. DES PLAINES Presentation was given by Mr. David Wolf, Chairman of the BICENTENNIAL Des Plaines Bicentennial Commission, as to the finalization POWWOW: of the contract between the City of Des Plaines, Maine West High School and tie Mascoutin Society for the one day Indian Powwow to be held on certain properties at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois on July 12, 1975. It was moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to remove the stipulations regarding admission fees from the contract. Motion declared carried. Alderman Birchfield voted No. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Bolek , to amend the contract to specifically allow solicitation of voluntary contributions. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Erbach, to approve the contract as amended, at a cost not to exceed $1200.00. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Olen, Seitz. Motion declared carried. BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Bolek, seconded by Sarlo, 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 490,153.41. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Olen, Seitz Motion declared carried. Jq YMCA EXPANSION PROGRAM: EMERGENCY REPAIRS BACKUP VALVE: 310 page two 5/19/75 Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance Committee, to approve the request of the Northwest Suburban YMCA to sell tax exempt bonds to help finance the expansion program in the amount of $900,000, and to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Sullivan to place this approval on the Table. Motion was then withdrawn. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to withdraw the motion to approve the request upon adoption of Ordinance M-17-75, having to do with Economic Development Bonds. (On second reading) Motion declared carried. Aldermen Olen and Seitz arrived at this time. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Olen to adopt the recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee, to ratify emergency action taken by the City Engineer to make necessary repairs to the Mt. Prospect Road backup valve. Johnson Electric Motor Service, Northbrook, Illinois - $600., Glenview Electric Co., Glenview. Illinois - $1805. for a total amount of $2405, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. AUTOMOBILE The deferred motion at the meeting of May 5, 1975 to adopt the MAINTENANCE recommendation of the 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 for parts and no charge for towing was brought to the floor. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 0 - None NAYS: - 17 - Toplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared Lost. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of the Police and Finance Committees, to award the contract for Maintenance of Municipal automobiles 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. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. EQUIPMENT, Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation POLICE of the Police Committee to authorize the purchase of IBM DEPT. transcription unit, Model 272, two IBM microphone input units, Model 273, one foot pedal switch unit, one headset unit , for a total amount of $1516.11,wa:iving the usual bid procedures. - Equipment to be u©ed by the Criminal Investigation Division. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 311 page three 5/19/75 EQUIPMENT, Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation POLICE of the Police Committee, to authorize the purchase of three DEPT. private line HT -220 portable radios, Model H33FFN3170 and RADIOS three charging units, Model NLN6804 from Motorola Communications and Electronics for a total amount of $4,005.00; contractor to assure the City identical equipment will not be sold to another customer at a lower price. Purchase to be made with Revenue Sharing Funds, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None. ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. ALARM MONITOR- ING EQUIPMENT YOUTH ACTIVITY SUMMER OUTING: TENYER'S RESUB. Land Use STOP SIGNS EARL AND FOREST DRIVEWAY DES PLAINES- RIVER ST. IMPROVE- MENT GOLF & RIVER RD. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommendation of the Police Committee, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk execute an Agreement between the City of Des Plaines and Jensen Electronics, Inc., 7280 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, for the maintenance and installation of alarm monitoring equipment for the new Police Building. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, 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 adopt the recommendation of the Youth Activity Committee, to authorize the expenditure of $4200 to the Des Plaines Police Boys Club to finance a summer outing in Eagle River, Wisconsin for 55 boys and counselors. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee, to Approve the plat of Tenyer's Resubdivision, 1499 Wedgewood Avenue, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared carried. Alderman Szabo reported that Planner Richardson is proceeding with a land use map, bring the various classifications up to date to be ready for review in early Fall. Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to authorize the City Attorney draft necessary ordinance for three-way stop signs at Earl and Forest Avenues. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to Grant the request of the owner of the condominium located at the southeast corner of Des Plaines Avenue and River Street to extend the 42 -ft. driveway to 21 -ft. to allow easier access to garages. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to authorize Mayor Behrel to communicate with the Illinois Department o f Transportation regarding the city's intent to assume 100% of the maintenance and energy costs for the improvement at Golf and River Roads. Further request City Engineer examine left -turn requirements and coordinate with State officials. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE M-4-75 ELECTION PRECINCTS: ORDINANCE M-14-75 Refuse Collection ORDINANCE M-15-75 Class E License ORDINANCE M-16-75 Class A License ORDINANCE M-17-75 312 page four 5/19/75 Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to remove Ordinance M-4-75,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-17-3, 1-17-4, 1-17-6, 1-17-7 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH WARDS AND ELECTION PRECINCTS from the Table. Motion declared carried. Alderman Olen requested a recess at 9:49 P.M. to formulate boundaries regarding ward map. Council reconvened at 10:02 P.M. The proposed changes in Ward 2 changing the South boundary excluding streets South of Everett Avenue has been referred to the City Clerk for population statistics bounded by Maple, Stockton and Birch Streets. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach to adopt 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 RESIDENTAL UNITS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Ordinance M-15-75, AN ORDINANCE INCREA SING CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS AND DINING ROOMS BY ONE was Withdrawn. Ordinance M-16-75, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE was Withdrawn. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer to Adopt 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 ENVIORNS AND PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE CITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND POLLUTION CONTROL BONDS. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo to amend Ordinance M-17-75 per recommendations of Chapman and Cutler as follows: 1. That the word "industrial" be substituted for the word "economic" whenever the term Economic Development Revenue Bonds is used because the term "Industrial Development Bonds" has gained wide recognition in the bond market. Therefore, amend the word "economic" to the word "industrial" at the 5th and 8th lines of the title, the lst & 5th line of the 4th WHEREAS clause on page 1, on page 2, the second line of the second WHEREAS clause and in the first line of Section 1(1), on page 3, the 4th line in Section 1(1) on that page and on page 4 on the lst line of Section 1(6). 2. That the word "Revenue" be added as a second to last word in the title so that the name of the "Pollution Bonds" reads "Pollution Control Revenue Bonds." 3. That Section 3(3) be amended in order that it might be more accurate deleting the words "at maturity" on the 5th line and inserting on the 6th line after the word "any," the following: "when and as the same shall become due." 4. That on page 11, Section 12, in the 5th line that the word "to" be changed to "of". •7 p oiD,Lr ol/leo/Aeed cof ORDINANCE M-17-75 CONT'D. ORDINANCE M-18-75 ORDINANCE Z-9-75 1150 N. River Rd. YMCA EXPANSION PROGRAM: RESTORA- TION, Sidewalks, Driveways ORDINANCE M-21-75 ORDINANCE M-22-75 313 page five 5/19/75 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Sullivan, to further amend Ordinance M-17-75 by inserting a new paragraph to become paragraph 2 in Section 4, page 6, to read as follows: "No bonds may be issued under this ordinance unless the bond issue is approved by the affirmative vote of 3/5 of the corporate authorities". Upon roll call on the amendment, the vote was: AYES: - 10 - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams NAYS: - 6 - Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Ward. ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to further amend Ordinance M-17-75 deleting following words from Section 1, paragraph 1, lines 7 and 8, "charitable, not for profit, educational, or any other project". Upon roll call on the amendment, the vote was: AYES: - 6 - Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz. NAYS: - 10 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Abrams, Ward. ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared Lost. Upon roll call to Adopt Ordinance M-17-75, as amended, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Ordinance M-18-75, AN ORDINANCE AGREEING TO ISSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (DRY STORAGE CORPORATION PROJECT) was Withdrawn and referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee together with letter from the Dry Storage Corporation for further consideration. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Meyer, to Adopt 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 North River Road from R-2 Single Family Residence District to "I" Institutional District classification. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to approve the request of the Northwest Suburban YMCA to sell tax exempt bonds to help finance the expansion program in the amount of $900,000, and to authorize the City Attorney draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Erbach, Sarlo, Seitz voted No. Referred to City Engineer was Alderman Kraves' request for restoration of driveways and sidewalks in front of the First Presbyterian Church at Howard and Maple Streets. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-21-75, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MILL STREET WATER MAIN TAP ON FEE. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-22-75, AN ORDINANCE DECREASING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BULK SALES BY ONE (1), INCREASING CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS AND DINING ROOMS BY ONE (1) AND INCREASING CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BEER AND WINE ONLY BY ONE (1). WOODALL'S RESUB'D. WADMAN'S SUB'D. 2500 Lee Street 20 W. Golf Rd. 1270 Elmhurst Road PETITION, ANNEXATION MSD TUNNEL & RESERVOIR ELEVATOR INSPEC- TIONS 1975 Mainten- ance ORCHARD PLACE SANITARY DIST. Rand Park Lights Alcoholic Beverages Walgreen Property APPOINT- MENT ZONING BOARD APPOINT- MENT MASS TRANSIT Flag - Pole Cornell Park 314 page six 5/19/75 Plat of Woodall's Resubdivision, 2244 Elmira Avenue and letter from the Plan Commission, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. Plat of Wadman's Subdivision, 2253 and 2259 Webster Lane, was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report. Letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 75-20-V, property located at 2500 Lee Street, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. Letters from the Plan Commission and Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 75 -17 -SU, property located at 20 W. Golf Road, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. Letters from the Plan Commission and the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 75 -14 -SU, property located at 1270 Elmhurst Road, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. Referred to the Municipal Development Committee, was the Petition for Annexation, property located on Elmhurst Road and the Northwest Tollway. Letter from Special Attorney from the Metropolitan Sanitary District offering to purchase certain easements for Upper Des Plaines Tunnel and Reservoir, was referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee for study and report. Letter from Building Commissioner Baldaccini regarding the elevator inspection program, was referred to the Building, Control and Inspection Committee. Deputy Clerk announced that bids will be received on June 3, 1975 at 3:00 P.M. in the City Clerk's Office for the 1975 Street Maintenarice\Program. Referred to the Water and Sewer Committee, City Engineer, and City Attorney, was the letter from Fletcher Engineering Company and map regarding Orchard Place Sanitary District. Petition from residents of the Rand Park area opposing the installation of lights, was referred to the Des Plaines Park District. Referred to the License and Inspection Committee, was a proposed ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH GENERAL OFFENSES BY PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY CERTAIN PERSONS. Referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee and the City Attorney, was letter from the attorney representing the Walgreen property regarding the validity of rezoning and covenants. Moved by Bolek, seconded by Leer, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Howard Thomas, Jr. as Secretary to the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried. Moved by Leer, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of Mr. Clayton Mott, 1159 Jeannette, to fill the vacancy of Mr. G. Rex Wilson on the Des Plaines Mass Transit District, as Chairman. Referred to the Beautification and Forestry Committee, was Alderman Seitz request to illuminatethe flagpole in Cornell -Cumberland Park. ELK GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 1 315 page seven 5/19/75 Referred to Mayor Behrel, was Alderman Seitz's request to notify the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District that we wish to discuss the 1976 contract with them at least thirty days prior to their tax levy. Letter from Total Comfort Engineering Company, cancelling 1975 Maintenance Agreement with the City effective May 15, 1975 was placed on file. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Sarlo, to authorize the City Clerk advertise for bids, returnable June 23, 1975, 3:00 P.M., Commissioner of Public Works to draw the necessary specifications. Motion declared carried. NORTHWEST Referred to the City Attorney for study and report was the ENVIRONMENT -letter from Northwest Environmental Council regarding the AL COUNCIL proposed bylaws. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, that the regular meeting of th e City Council Adjourn. Motion declared carried. APP: D BY ME THIS DAY OF A.D., 1975), ior ERB RT H. BEHREL, YOR 1 1 Marilyn Tr DEPUTY CI'Id'Y CLERK