12/15/1981 Special Meeting1
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, Monday, December 15, 1981.
CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz at
8:27 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck, Dwiel, Kehe, Wetter, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan.
Absent were Aldermen Kolinski, Ensign, Prellberg.
Mayor Seitz stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss
the action taken by City Council on December 7, 1981 meeting,
regarding the closing of Prairie Avenue between Lyman Avenue
and Potter Road.
Acting City Engineer Jim Crowley addressed the Council
stating that this area is in deplorable condition and felt
it needed immediate attention. The embankment on Prairie
Avenue is erroding. He also stated there have been water -
main problems and constant maintenance in this area. Slides
were presented showing conditions that now exist on Prairie
Avenue.
Mr. Jerry Kissner, Registered Professional Engineer, employed
by Soil and Material Consultants, Inc., Arlington Heights,
Illinois, addressed the Council as to the soil conditions.
Mr. Thomas Koplos, resident and former member of City Council
stated that this area was annexed to the City in October, 1959.
PRAIRIE AVENUE Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Ward, to reconsider action
CLOSING: taken at City Council meeting December 7, 1981, "that Mayor
be authorized to instruct Public Works Commissioner to close
Prairie Avenue between Lyman Avenue and Potter Road
immediately until Council takes action."
Upon roll call to reconsider, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Muehlenbeck, Dwiel, Kehe, Wetter, Kisslinger,
Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Chiropolos,
Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: - 1 - Dini
ABSENT: 3 - Kolinski, Ensign, Prellberg
Motion declared carried.
Upon the motion to close Prairie Avenue, it was moved by
Ward, seconded by Tomaszewski, to amend the motion to
authorize the City Engineer take whatever emergency measures
he deems necessary to reduce our liability along the bank.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Tomaszewski, to withdraw this
motion.
Upon the original motion to close Prairie Avenue between
Lyman Avenue and Potter Road, the vote was:
AYES: - 1 - Dini
NAYS: - 12 - Muehlenbeck, Dwiel, Kehe, Wetter, Kisslinger,
Adams, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi,
Ward, Egan
ABSENT: 3 - Kolinski, Ensign, Prellberg
Motion declared lost.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Erbach, seconded by Chiropolos, that the Special
Meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:48 P.M.
APPROVED Y ME THIS c=22.-)
DAY
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DAY OF kv , 1981.
N E. SEIT , MAYOR
Marily L. rost, Acting City Clerk