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CALL TO ORDER:
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ROLL CALL:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY
August 3, 1981.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz
at $.30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Des Plaines
Civic Center.
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Wetter,
Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Dini, Chiropolos,
Ward, Egan. Absent were Aldermen Prellberg and Bonaguidi.
Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner
of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief Alfano, Building
Commissioner Trost, Zoning and Planning Director Richardson, Acting Engineer
Crowley, Environmental OfficerLindahl, Acting Health Director McIntosh
and Attorney Lucansky.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
The meeting opened with prayer by Pastor Micheal Bostian
from Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: Fire Chief Gedroic presented plaques to Firefighters
Bruce Hintz, Thomas Lynch and James Heavy, commending
them for their courageous and unselfish efforts in saving
the life of Mr. Roy Bronson from a burning basement on
July 16, 1981.
MINUTES:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 20,
1981, as published. Motion declared carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, 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: $482,453,27,
reducing Warrant No. 16661 by $4,300.36 (Tappers Central
Heating Company). Corrected Total: $478,152.91. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
FEE INCREASES: Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, the adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee to increase
Class A liquor license fee from $1600 to $1750, increase
vehicle license passenger fee from $13..to $15. with a
$5. late penalty with no grace period.; senior citizen
rate to apply to one passenger vehicle. Business license
fees be increased by approximately 10%, and authorize_the
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinances.
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Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, to amend the motion to
to include a $5 increase of vehicle license fee after
July 1,,;.198.2..,: Mo.tiori:'decl:ared
TAX:LEVY
ORDINANCE
M-45-81
PUBLIC HEARING
Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign to Withdraw
motion and refer to License and Inspection Committee.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to place
Ordinance M-45-81, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1981 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1981
on first reading in the amount of $4,946,583. this meeting
and publish a legal notice and hold a Public Hearing
and Special City Council Meeting on August 31, 1981.
for purpose of approving Tax Levy Ordinance M-45-81.
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TAX LEVY Upon roll call, the vote was:
CONT. AYES: - 13 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward
NAYS: - 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
AUDIT:
INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
REV. BONDS
LIQUOR
LICENSE
RESTRIC-
TIONS
LIQUOR
LICENSE
"R" Place
Pub
REDUCE
CLASS E
LIQUOR
LICENSE
FIRE/POLICE
APPLICANTS
BRUSH
CHIPPER
Moved by Ward, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to authorize the
firm of Coopers & Lybrand, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago,
Illinois, to audit City's financial records of various
funds for year ending December 31, 1981 in the amount of
$22,400.
Moved by Egan, seconded by Wetter, to amend the motion
to divide the question on voting for pension funds, audit
and annual financial reports. Motion declared Lost.
On the original motion to adopt the firm of Coopers & Lybrand
to audit the City's financial records in the amount of
$22,400. for year ending December 31, 1981, the roll call
vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Application for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
from HPB Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $3,200,000.
was referred to the Administration and Financial Consultants,
Benjamin and Lang.
Deferred motion of July 20, 1981 meeting to adopt the
recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee not
to amend the ordinance having to do with liquor license
restrictions at this time (issue of 100 feet from any
church, school, etc.) was brought to the floor. Upona
voice vote
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the
recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee
to Grant Class A liquor license to "R" Place Pub, 1011 E.
Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois and authorize the
City Attorney draft tte necessary ordinance; license not
be in effect until necessary Certificate of Occupancy
permit is issued by Building Department. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the
recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee to
authorize the City Attorney to draft amendment to ordinance
decreasing Class E liquor license by one. (Change of owner-
ship - Ovanes Restaurant, 1011 E. Touhy Ave.). Motion
declared carried. Egan voted no.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Fire and Civil Defense and Police Committees,
that Title III of Section 3-1-1 and Section 3-2-3(C) of the
City Code be amended to read as follows: "Any citizen of the
United States twenty (20) years of age or over shall be
eligible to take any examination for appointment to the Police
Department/Fire Department, but must be at least twenty-one
(21) years of age and a resident of the State of Illinois
at the time of appointment", City Attorney be authorized
to draft the necessary amendment to ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee that repairs for
a Detroit Diesel Engine Royer Woodsman Brush Chipper be made
to Western Engine Company, 500 S. Lombard Road, Addision,
Illinois, in the amount of $4,500., usual bid procedures
to be waived. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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BRUSH CHIPPER AYES: - 13 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
CONT. Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward
NAYS: - 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
CROSSING GUARD Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dini, to adopt the recommenda-
ORDINANCE tion of the Police Committee, to authorize the City Attorney
together with Police Department establish a crossing guard
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
REPAIRS,
WELL #6
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dini, that authorization be
given to police officers to prosecute motorists who
disobey crossing guards; City Attorney authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Ward, to adopt the
recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee, that city
authorize payament of $20,649. to Layne Western Company,
Inc., 721 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora, Illinois.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
81 -19 -RV, recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee,
1355 Golf Rd. that premised on the dedication of remaining 33 ft. right-
of-way, Council concur with Zoning Board of Appeals
recommendatuon and authorize the City Attorney to draft
the necessary amendment to ordinance for property located
at 1355 Golf Road. Motion declared carried.
SEMINAR - Moved by Dini, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
CLEAN COMMUNITY tion of the Environmental Control Committee, that registra-
SYSTEMS tion fee of $100 be paid for committee members and
Environmental Officer Lindahl to attend seminar of
Clean Community Systems municipal meeting in Indianapolis,
Indiana September 25, 1981, plus payment of incurred expenses.
the vote was: Funds t e us d from Environ-
AYES:Upon roll call, menta4 �udge�.
- 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
/ Dini, Chiropolos, Ward,
NAYS: - - Nerre L%G,4 Y, t
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
SIGN Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommenda-
OKTOBERFEST tion of Building and Grounds Committee that City Council
approve request of Des Plaines area Jaycees to place banner
advertising Oktoberfest on the Behrel Parking Plaza, upon
obtaining proper sign permit f;ram Building Department.
Sign to be erected no sooner than August:7th and removed
by August 18, 1981, waiving permit fee. Motion declared
carried. Egan abstained as member of Jaycees.
C&NWRR Request by Alderman Chiropolos to review agreements of
DEPOT AGREEMENT City of Park Ridge and Village of Mount Prospect for
possibility of City of Des Plaines entering into agreement
with Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company for mainten-
ance of depots, was referred to City Attorney.
POSITION Moved by Ward, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
REALLOCATIONS recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to
concur with Civil Service,Commission and Job Evaluation
Committees, reclassification of position of Communications
Clerk 182 evaluation points to Police Department/Matron at
189 evaluation points; License and Violations clerk 104
evaluation points to Intermediate Clerk 122 evaluation
points. Upon roll call, the vote was:
POSITION
REALLOCATIONS
CONT.
ORDINANCE
Z-17-81
Text Amendment
ORDINANCE
Z-18-81
Text Amendment
CLASS E
LIQUOR LICENSE
INCREASE
ORDINANCE
M-4,2-81
RECESS
ORDINANCE
Z-19-81
1530 Rand Rd.
ORDINANCE
M -45 -81 --
Tax Levy
ORDINANCE
M-46-81
BIDS:
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AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to pass
Ordinance Z-17-81, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF
SECTION 3.5.2.4 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE,
THEREBY REQUIRING A 25 FT. FRONT YARD IN ANY CASE WHERE THE
BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR MORE THAN 50% OF THE
PROPERTY ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STREET BETWEEN THE TWO
(2) CLOSEST INTERSECTING STREETS IS 25 FEET OR GREATER.
CASE NO. 81-8-A. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to pass
Ordinance Z-18-81, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF
SECTION 9.1.8.2 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE,
THEREBY REVISING THE ALLOWED PERCENTAGE OF OFF-STREET
PARKING SPACES FOR COMPACT CARS TO 35%. CASE 81-8-A.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Wetter,
Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward.
NAYS: - 2 - Ensign, Egan
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Kehe, to pass
Ordinance M-42-81, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS E
RESTAURANT & DINING ROOM LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE (1), THERE-
BY AMENDING SECTION 5-34-16 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Seitz called for a five minute recess. (10 P.M.)
Meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Erbach, to waive
First Reading and place on passage Ordinance Z-19-81,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT A
GASOLINE STATION WITH SALES OF LIMITED CONVENIENCE
ITEMS IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. CASE NO. 81 -23 -SU.
(1530 RAND ROAD). Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Erbach, to pass
Ordinance Z-19-81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Admas, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-81, AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1981
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1981.
Ordinance M-46-81, AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND PEARSON STREET (PUBLIC STREET) '
IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES was referred to the Municipal
Development Committee.
Clerk announced bids fort Trees, Fall Plant, 1981 would be
received August 7, 1981.
RESOLUTION
R-17-81
DEDICATION,
RIVER ST.
EXTENSION
ORDINANCE
M-47-81
DUTIES OF
MAYOR
ZONING DOCKETS
APPOINTMENTS:
DES PLAINES
TRAVEL AGENCY
WIRING
RESOLUTION
DEPUTY CLERK
APPOINTMENT:
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126.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Resolution
R-17-81, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Prellberg, Bonaguidi
Motion declared carried.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-47-81, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1-5-2 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 1, OF THE
DES PLAINES CITY CODE, HAVING TO DO WITH THE DUTIES OF
THE MAYOR.
Cook County Zoning Dockets Nos. 3688, 3689, and 3699 having
to do with public hearings in unincorporated Des Plaines
re zoning changes, were placed on file.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to concur
with Mayor's appointment of Mr. Phil Cajda to the
Traffic Commission to fill vacancy of Mr. Robert
Muehlenbeck, term to expire April 30, 1986.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Wetter, to concur
with Mayor's reappointment of Mrs. Savena Gorsline and
Mr. Daniel Morava to the Library Board, term to expire
June 30, 1984. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszeeski, seconded by Egan, to concur with
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Jim Nero to the Youth
Commission, term to expire April 30, 1984. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded ty Wetter, to concur
with Mahor's appointment of Mr. Keith R. Shildneck to
fill vacancy of Mr. Austin Rohrman to the Library Board,
term to expire June 30, 1984. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur
with Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Joseph Crumbaugh to
the Environmental Commission, term to expire March 31,
1983, and Mr. Herman Kerst to the Environmental Commission,
term to expire March 31, 1985. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to concur with
Mayor's reappointments of Mr. James Cuny, Mr. Arthur
Lewis, Mr. Vernell Jacks and Fire Chief Gedroic for
one year terms to the Electrical Commission, term to
expir April 30, 1982. Motion declared carried.
Letter and Agreement from the Des Plaines Travel Agency
requesting relief of ordinance as to underground wiring
for office located at 651 Graceland Avenue, was referred
to the Building Control and Inspection Committee.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to adopt Resolution
giving Deputy Clerk authority and power to exercise the
duties of clerk set forth in Section 3-10-9 of Chapter 24
of Illinois Revised Statutes during said period of
temporary incapacity of City Clerk Rohbrach.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to concur
with Mayor's appointment of Mr. David L. Van Vleck
to Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire April 30, 1986,
filling the vacancy of Mr. Albert Gundelach's resignation.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Chiropolos voted no.
PETITION
127.
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Petition submitted by Alderman Adams from residents
in the general area of the 2200 block of Chestnut
Street regarding alleged violations, was referred to
the Building Control and Inspection Committee.
RESOLUTION Moved by Kehe, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt Resolution
DESTINY for the 1981.Great Des Plaines Destiny Striders foot
STRIDERS race to be held on Sunday, August 16, 1981, partially
closing of Lee Street, Graceland Avenue, Mannheim Road
and Oakton Street. Motion declared carried.
I ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Ensign, seconded by Tomaszewski, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS/
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L. Trost, Deputy Clerk