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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC
CENTER, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1975.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Mayor
Herbert H. Behrel.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Abrams, Ward.
Also present were: City Treasurer Mahon, Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief
Hintz/Fire Chief Corey, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Planner
Richardson, City Engineer Bowen, Building Commissioner Baldaccini,
Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, Asst. Commissioner of Public Works
Schaefer, Building Inspector Trost, and City Attorney Hug.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. R. K. Wobbe,
United Church of Christ, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
PRESENTATION: Mr. Daniel Morava of the Bicentennial Commission presented
awards to the winners for the 1976 Vehicle Sticker Design
Contest. Jim Lawlor - first place and Jr. High first
place receiving $100 and $25 U.S. Savings Bonds. Linda
Fidler, Karen LeDonne and Mike Schneider - first place
in the various categories receiving $25 U.S. Savings Bonds;
Ed Mazur, David Seaholm, Rosemary Forbes, Laura Schneider
receiving certificates in the second place; Nancy Rayborn,
Jim Rayborn, Doug Bredar, receiving certificates in the
third place categories.
MINUTES:
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held August 4, 1975, as published.
Correction: Page 2, under heading "Supermarket Computerized
Pricing", line 19 before the words "Motion declared carried"
a voice vote - Koplos, Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Birchfield,
Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, voted No. Following correction,
motion declared carried.
BILLS Moved by Bolek, seconded by Koplos, 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, $475,234.79 (Voucher No. 118,407 to W. Wanzenberg &
Company, and Voucher No. 8 to G. W. Kennedy Construction
be held until the Treasurer is informed by the Engineering
Department that all supporting papers have been supplied
and that Aldermen Bolek and Koplos have approved the
release of checks). 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.
INCREASE IN
FEES:
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee, that the
City Attorney be authorized to draft the necessary amendment
to the ordinance increasing refuse fees, vehicle license
(truck) fees, vehicle transfer fee, and liquor license
fees. Moved by Sullivan to divide the question/and motion
was divided by consent.
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Refuse
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Increase refuse fees from $2 to $3 per month. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12.- Szabo, Olen, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan,
Birchfield, Erbach, Meyer Seitz, Abrams, Ward,
Mayor.
NAYS: - 5 - Koplos, Sullivan, Kissliner, Kraves, Sarlo.
ABSENT: 0 - None.
Motion declared carried.
Vehicle Increase vehicle license transfers from $0.50 to $2,
Licenses effective January 1, 1976 and increase vehicle tag
license for trucks in Class C and over to $5, effective
July 1, 1976. Motion declared carried.
Liquor To increase the liquor licenses for all categories to
Licenses 20%. Motion declared carried.
liquorrlicense -
To increase Class AB/restaurant and package goods 'a•n
additional $300. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Szabo, Koplos, Bolek, Leer, Kisslinger,
Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor.
NAYS: - 5 - Sullivan, Olen, Brannigan, Sarlo, Meyer.
ABSENT: 0 - None.
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Motion to adopt the recommendation of the Building Control
CHELSEA MOTOR and Inspection Committee to grant the request for an over -
INN - Lee St. sized sign of the Chelsea Motor Inn, Lee Street, was
brought to floor (deferred at previous meeting), authorizing
the Building Commissioner to issue a permit for same.
Motion declared carried.
RADIO
MAINTENANCE:
SQUAD CARS:
RADIOS
Equipment
Police Dept.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Police Committee, to reject all bids for the
radio maintenance service, and authorize the City Clerk
to advertise for bids returnable September 5, 1975, 3 P.M.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Police Committee, to authorize the City Clerk
to advertise for bids returnable September 5, 1975, 3 P.M.
for eight 1975 or 1976 police squad cars; purchase to be
made with Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Olen to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Police Committee to authorize the City
Comptroller to issue a purchase order for three MX -350
portable radios, and three N1244 mobile console battery
chargers from Motorola Communications, Inc., Elk Grove
Village, Illinois, for a total cost of $5,385.00, waiving
the usual bid procedures; items not1tochei,sold for less
to any other municipality. 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 Erbach, seconded by Olen, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Police Committee to authorize the City
Comptroller to issue a purchase order for two Red Light Bars,
Unity Model RV -26-30087, two Motorola Siren PA Systems,
and two Motorola Outside Speakers for a total cost of
$1,266.00, waiving the usual bid procedures; items not to
be sold for less to any other municipality. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
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Equipment AYES: - 17 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Police Dept. Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Cont. Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward,Mayor
NAYS; - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
POLICE DEPT. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
Motorcycle tion of the Police Committee, to authorize the City Clerk
advertise for bids returnable September 5, 1975, 3 P.M. for
a 1976 GE Servi-Car, Harley Davidson, or equal, three -
wheeled motorcycle. Purchase to be made with Revenue
Sharing funds. Motion declared carried.
Refuse Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the
Pickup recommendation of the Sanitation Committee, to authorize
the City Attorney to draft an amendment to Section 8-4-13 of
the City Code having to do with refuse pickup of residential
units from four to ten, with the stipulation that pickup will
not be made unless a unanimous agreement has been reached.
Motion declared carried.
Furniture, Moved by Seitz, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
Civil Defense tion of the Fire and Civil Defense Committee, to authorize
E.O.C. the City Clerk to advertise for bids for furniture for the
Civil Defense Emergency Operating Center, returnable
September 8, 1975, 3 P.M., specifications to be drawn by
the Civil Defense Director and purchases to be made with
Revenue Sharing funds. Motion declared carried.
Retirement Moved by Seitz, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
Fire Lt. tion of the Fire and Civil Defense Committee, that Mayor
Peterman Behrel write a letter of commendation to Fire Lt. Glenn
Peterman who has retired after twenty years of faithful
service. Motion declared carried.
Mill Street Moved by Ward, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
Improvement tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to award the
contract for the improvement of Mill Street, Section 107 -CS
to Johnson Paving Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois, for
a total cost of $106,552.10, bid bonds or checks to be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidders. 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.
Public Works Movdd by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation
Equipment of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to authorize the City
Comptroller to issue a purchase order for Scotchlite brand
reflective sheeting and one 36" hand squeeze roll applicator
from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company for a total
cost of $2,038.41; waiving usual bid procedures. Upon_roll
callr,tYe 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.
Street Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation
Maintenance of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to approve the agreement
with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of
Highways, for maintenance of city streets. Total cost
$1,958.74 for a period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk execute same. 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.
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DUMP TRUCK:
Pedestrian
Crosswalk
C&NWRR
Alley
Improvement
END LOADER:
Improvement,
Forest Ave.
Traffic
Signals,
Northwest
Hwy., Seegers
and Broadway.
Traffic
Signals,
Golf Rd. &
Sixth Ave.
Cumberland
Parking Lot
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Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to award the
contract for a 1975 Dump, -;Truck with Spreader and Power
Reversing Plow to Northside International, Inc. in the net
amount of $19,205.12, bid checks or bonds to be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders. 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.
Alderman Ward reported that the Streets and Traffic
Committee recommends that no action be taken at this
time regarding the opening of the pedestrian accessway
at the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad depot to Ellinwood
Street, and requested Mayor Behrel contact the officials
of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for their input.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo to defer action.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, that the con-
sideration of the improvement of the alley between Lee
Street and Graceland Avenue and between Prairie Avenue
and Thacker Street be Tabled until underground utilities
can be instituted. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to award the
contract for an End Loader, Model 93 to the low re-
sponsible bidder, Patten Industries, Inc. for a total net
price of $32,103.00, bid checks or bonds to be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders. Moved by Bolek, seconded
by Koplos, to defer action for two weeks.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to refer to the
Board of Local Improvements the proposal to improve the
north half of Forest Avenue from Lee Street east to the
Soo Line Railroad.Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Bolek, that the Mayor be
authorized to obtain two appraisals to assist the Board
of Local Improvements. 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
i4Mo:tion declared carried.
Alderman Ward reported that the State of Illinois,
Division of Highways, Denied the request for signalization
at the intersection of Northwest Highway, Seegers Road
and Broadway Street.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Sarlo that no further action
be taken at this time. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Wafd reported that the State of Illinois, Division
of Highways, has approved the installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Golf Road and Sixth Avenue,
the city to bear the cost.
Alderman Ward reported that exit lanes to the Cumberland
Parking Lot has been widened from two to three lanes.
SIDEWALKS
Downtown
Redevelopment
STRATFORD
MANOR
UNIT FIVE
Ardmore Rd.
ORDINANCE
M-28-75
Howard St.
Restoration
Storm Sewer,
Maple to
Mannheim
Metropolitan
Sanitary
District
KINGSBURY
SUBDIVISION
Warrington Rd.
Kennilworth Ct.
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The matter regarding the improvements of sidewalks in
various locations within the city, was held in the
Streets and Traffic Committee for further consideration.
Moved by Leer, seconded by Bolek, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Building, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee,
that the City Council approve the General Obligation Bonds
for the downtown parking deck and that the City Attorney
and Bond Consultant, Benjamin & Lang, be authorized to
update the city's rating with Moody and advertise for
the sale of bonds in the amount of $3,075,000 as per
estimate of cost prepared by Benjamin & Lang on July 23,
1975; bids returnable 11:30 a.m. September 15, 1975 in
the office of Benjamin & Lang, 10 South LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Illinois. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 11-- Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Brannigan,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Seitz, Abrams,
Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 6 - Sullivan, Olen, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo,
Meyer
ABSENT: 0 - None.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erblach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Municipal Development Committee, to approve
the plat of Stratford Manor Unit Five Subdivision,
407, 415, 421, 427 N. Ardmore Road, and authorize execution
thereof. Motion declared carried. Alderman Seitz abstained
from voting due to conflict of interest.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance
M-28-75, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1975 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975.
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 declaredccarried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer that the City of
Des Plaines complete the restoration work on the parkways
on Howard Street, using the contractors monies withheld
from final payment.
After considerable discussion with the contractor and
Council, it was Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Bolek, to
amend the motion that the city be authorized to share 50% of
the cost with Kennedy Construction Company to restore
driveways, parkways, curbs and gutters on Howard Street.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos voted No.
Referred to the City Planner and to the City Engineer,
was Alderman Kraves request regarding the positive benefits
of the Metropolitan Sanitary District Platt.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Meyer, that the city take
positive action immediately against developer J. Schuepfer
to finish paving portions of Warrington Road and
Kennilworth Ct. and correcting certain violations thereof.
to amend the motion
Moved by Abrams, seconded by Sarlo/that in the event the
contractor fails to commence the necessary repairs within
two weeks that the city begin repairs and promptly file
legal proceedings for all parties who are responsible
for this project. Motion as amended declared carried.
1)714.
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RAND RD. &
ELK BLVD.
Historical
Society
Flea
Market
SIGN,
1165 S.
Elmhurst Rd.
ORDINANCE
M-29-75,
Revenue Bonds
to Assist
Hospitals
ORDINANCE
M-30-75,
Revenue Bonds
Holy Family
Hospital
ORDINANCE
T-13-75
StoSigns
Cora St. and
Wicke Ave.
ORDINANCE
T-14-75
Parking,
Oakton P1.
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Alderman Koplos' request as to the zoning violations
on Elk Boulevard and Rand Road, was referred to the
City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Alderman Birchfield reported that Chicago Camera on NBC
will film the Des Plaines Historical Society's Flea Market
to be held September 7, 1975.
Referred to Building Commissioner for study and report,
was Alderman Abrams' request to investigate the portable
sign located at 1165 S. Elmhurst Road.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance M-29-75 and place on passage, 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 HOSPITALS LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY IN FINANCING HOSPITAL FACILITIES, AND
PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE ISSUANCE
OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSE. Motion
declared carried. Alderman Sarlo voted No.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to adopt Ordinance
M-29-75. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES:: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
K Kraves,.-Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
NAYS: - 2 - Sarlo, Meyer
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Referred to Finance and Insurance Committee for study
and report, was Alderman Meyer's request that guidelines
be instituted for revenue bonds in the future.
Moved by Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance M-30-75 and place on passage, AN ORDINANCE
AGREEING TO ISSUE HOSPITAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS (HOLY
FAMILY HOSPITAL PROJECT). Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sarlo voted No.
Moved by
M-30-75.
AYES: -
NAYS: -
ABSENT:
Bolek, seconded by Szabo, to adopt Ordinance
Upon roll call, the vote was:
15 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Olen, Bolek, Leer,
Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Kraves, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor
2 - Sarlo, Meyer
0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Sarlo, to waive First Reading
of Ordinance T-13-75 and place on passage, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH
FOUR-WAY STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE INTERSECTION
OF CORA STREET AND WICKE AVENUE. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sullivan voted No.
Moved by Olen, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance
T-13-75.
Moved by Sullivan, seconded by Kraves to Table Ordinance
T-13-75. Motion to Table declared carried. Aldermen
Bolek, Olen, Koplos voted No.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-14-75, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO
WITH NO PARKING BY ADDING ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF OAKTON
PLACE.
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RESOLUTION Moved by Bolek, seconded by Kisslinger, to Adopt
R-13-75 RESOLUTION R-13-75, A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 6 OF
Bicentennial RESOLUTION R-3-73 WHICH ESTABLISHED THE DES PLAINES
Commission BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION BY EXTENDING THE REPEAL THEREOF
TO DECEMBER 31, 1976. 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.
LEGAL SUIT Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, that the City Attorney
249 S. River be authorized to defend the city in legal proceedings;
Road 249 S. River Road. Motion declared carried.
Community Letter from Director of Planning and Zoning regarding city's
Development application for Community Development Block Grant funds,
Block Grant was referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
Funds
Bids Deputy Clerk Trost notified Council that we will be
Automobiles advertising for bids for three automobiles returnable
on August 29, 1975, 3 P.M .
SUPERMARKET Letter from Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry
COMPUTERIZED regarding the supermarket computerized pricing, was
PRICING referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee.
ADJOURNMEN!L :
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY 0A.D. X1975
HERBERT H. BEH RE L, MA OR
Marily
L. Trost, Deputy City Clerk