07/19/1982MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES
CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, JULY 19, 1982
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor John E. Seitz
at 8:05 P.M., in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center.
ROLL CALL:
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Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Muehlenbeck Dwiel, Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Dini, Chiropolos, Ward, Egan.
Absent were Aldermen Tomaszewski and Bonaguidi.
Alderman Bonaguidi arrived at 8:15 P.M.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, City Treasurer Swanson,
Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief
Alfano, Acting City Engineer Crowley, Acting Director Richardson of
Municipal Development Department, Acting Health Director McIntosh,
Administrative Assistant Taylor and City Attorney Smith.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION,
ENSIGN
MEMORIAL
RESOLUTION:
MINUTES:
ZONING CASE
82-28-R,
1201 FOREST
AVENUE:
ZONING CASE
82 -30 -A -SU,
TEXT AMEND.
1012 THACKER
STREET:
BILLS
PAYABLE:
The meeting opened with prayer by Father Rosemeyer,
St.Mary's Church, following by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Mayor Seitz presented Mrs. Ralph Ensign a framed copy
of the resolution passed by City Council expressing
sympathy upon the passing of Alderman Ralph Ensign,
former Third Ward alderman.
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to approve the
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
on July 6, 1982, as published. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee to
deny request for rezoning 1201 Forest Avenue (Allen
Newman and Walter Hasselmann) from R-2 Single Family
Residential to. C-1. Neighborhood Shopping District.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to
concur with Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals in Case
82 -30 -A -SU, 1012 Thacker Street (West School), and
authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinances
for text amendment and Special Use of said property.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Prellberg, 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
$371,448.50. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
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1982 TAX LEVY Moved by Ward, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the
PUBLIC HEARING: recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee that
inasmuch as the Corporate Authorities of the City of
Des Plaines at the Finance & Insurance Committee Meeting
of July 19, 1982, have determined that the amount of the
1982 Tax Levy is more than 105% of the 1981 tax extension
exclusive of election costs and bond principal and
interest; and it is estimated that the amount of property
taxes, exclusive of election costs and bond principal
and interest levies, to be extended on behalf of the City
for the year 1981 is $4,431,685.00; and that the amount
of the proposed levy for 1982, exclusive of election costs
and bond principal and interest levies is $4,865,763.00;
and therefore that the Tax Levy for the 1982 year has been
increased 9.8% (9.36% when election costs and bond
principal and interest levies are included) over the
amount extended for the year 1981, the City Attorney be
authorized to prepare the 1982 Tax Levy ordinance for
First Reading at the next Council meeting on August 2,
1982, and that a public hearing be held as required under
the Truth In Taxation Act. Said public hearing concerning
the 1982 Tax Levy to be held on Monday, August 2, 1982,
at 7:00 P.M. in Room 103 of Des Plaines City Hall. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 10-Muehlenbeck, Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Prellberg,
Adams, Erbach, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward
NAYS: 5-Kolinski, Dwiel, Kisslinger, Dini, Egan
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
CHICAGO
WATER
SUIT,
ADDITIONAL
FUNDS:
DRUG
PARAPHERNALIA
ORDINANCE:
BEAUTIFICATION
RESTRICTIONS,
FOOD SERVICE
OPERATIONS:
Moved by Ward, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the
recommendation of the Finance & Insurance Committee that
an additional contribution of $10,713.60 be made to the
collective community fund for the Chicago Water Suit.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 12-Muehlenbeck, Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach, Dini, Chiropolos,
Bonaguidi, Ward
NAYS: 3-Kolinski, Dwiel, Egan
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bonaguidi, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of the City Code & Judiciary Committee
that the City adopt a drug ordinance parallel to the
Hoffman Estates ordinance. The ordinance will license
the sale and distribution of drug paraphernalia at a
fee of $700.00 for the first year and $500.00 for each
year thereafter, and that the City Attorney be authorized
to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Chiropolos, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
the recommendation of the Beautification & Forestry
Committee to concur with request of Health Department
to restrict placement of ornamental, earth and shrubbery
formations to locations which are not in close proximity
to the restaurant, dumpster or garbage collection area,
and that the Health Department be included in the
approval of landscaping plans prior to issuance of
building permits for restaurants, and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion
declared carried.
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WALKING Alderman Chiropolos requested that the Mayor, Aldermen
TOUR OF and Administrative Assistant join him on a walking tour
BEHREL DECK: of the Behrel Deck on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at
7:00 P.M. to examine the condition of the Behrel Deck
with regard to beautification.
SIDEWALK SALE, Moved by Kehe, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
CHAMBER OF recommendation of Streets & Traffic Committee to grant
COMMERCE: the request of Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and
Industry to hold their annual Sidewalk Sale on August
19, 20, 21 and 22, 1982. Motion declared carried.
LEAF LOADER:
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the
recommendation of Streets & Traffic Committee to award
the bid for one new Leaf Loader to R. H. Lyons Equipment
Company, 11 S. 165 Madison Street, Hinsdale, 60521, in
the amount of $15,498.00, and return bid bonds/checks
to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
RAND ROAD Moved by Kehe, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt the
PHASE THREE recommendation of Streets & Traffic Committee that the
RECONSTRUCION: Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign agreement
between IDOT and the City for widening and resurfacing
of Rand Road (F.A.U. Route 3523), State Section
120Y-RS(80), City Section 81 -00126 -00 -PW, from U.S.
Route 12-45 to west of Dempster Street, and further to
adopt a resolution appropriating MFT Funds in the amount
of $60,268.50, as the City's share of the improvement.
City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance to regulate
encroachment on public right of way in the area of this
improvement. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
BRUSH REMOVAL Moved by Adams, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt the
BEHIND CITY recommendation of Sanitation Committee to award bid
GARAGE: removal of brush behind City Garage to Albrecht
Enterprises, Inc., 1213 Golf Road, Des Plaines, in the
total amount of $18,887.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 14-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward
NAYS: 1 -Egan
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
CLOSING OF Moved by Martin, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
EAST STAIRWELL recommendation of the Building Control & Inspection
OF BEHREL DECK: Committee to concur with request from Building & Grounds
Committee that a variation be granted allowing the east
stairwell of Behrel Parking Deck be closed and signs be
installed throughout the garage directing patrons to
usable stair and indicating the one that is closed.
Motion declared carried.
FENCE
VARIATION,
344 LYMAN
AVENUE:
FENCE
VARIATION,
284 WOLF
ROAD:
VARIANCE TO
ELECTRICAL
CODE -
METPATH:
* SEE OVER
LIQUOR
LICENSE,
FOX &
HOUNDS
TAVERN:
FEE
RETENTION
FOR LICENSE
APPLICATIONS:
** SEE OVER
1982 STORM
SEWER
IMPROVEMENT:
ORDINANCE
M-44-82
POSITION
RE -CLASSIFI-
CATIONS:
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Moved by Martin, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building Control & Inspection
Committee to grant request for fence variation for
5' fence on north side of lot with 33% see-through
capability, one foot from property line. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building Control & Inspection
Committee to grant request for fence variation for
a solid 6' fence beginning at building line adjacent to
house and angling to within 1' of property line on
southwest corner of lot. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Martin, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the
recommendation of the Building Control & Inspection
Committee that per NFPA No. 75 "Electronic Computer
Equipment," adopted by the City under adoption of
National Fire Codes, that appeal be granted permitting
Metpath, 1300 E. Touhy Avenue, to use sealtight flex
conduit (Anaconda) for power supply cables and Russell
Stowell watertight connectors. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Egan voted no.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the
recommendation of the License & Inspection Committee
to grant a Class A Liquor License to the new owners of
Fox & Hounds Tavern, Ltd., 1584 Rand Road. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the
recommendation of the License & Inspection Committee
that the City Attorney be authorize to draft a revision
to existing ordinance on coin-operated amusement devices
adding a paragraph, "Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
City shall retain $250.00 of each $500.00 first year
application fee, for application processing purposes
regardless of whether or not a license is granted to
applicant." Since no costs are incurred in processing
liquor licenses at this time, no fee retention is
recommended. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Ward, seconded by Martin, to adopt the
recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee to award
the bid for 1982 Storm Sewer Improvement, MFT Section
No. 82-00129-00 SS, to the low bidder, Swallow
Construction Company, 1 S 744 Meadow Lane, Lombard, 60148,
in the amount of $77,236.50, and return bid bonds/checks
to unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ward, to adopt Ordinance
M-44-82.
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Egan, to table the motion.
Upon roll call (Aye vote to table), the vote was:
AYES: 7-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Prellberg,
Adams, Dini, Egan
NAYS: 8-Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Kisslinger, Erbach,
Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward
ABSENT: I-Tomaszewski
Motion to table failed.
* CORRECTION:
Third Paragraph, 8th Line, add sentence, "For communication
supply cables, in the Computer Room only, manufacturer's
supplied cable will be used."
** CORRECTION:
Fifth Paragraph, 9th Line, remove word "no" and add word
"lesser" and on llth Line after "recommended" add "at this
time."
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ORDINANCE Upon roll call, the vote to adopt Ordinance M-44-82,
M-44-82 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE IV, SECTION 1-15-4(A),
Cont'd. OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION PLAN OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, ADDING THERETO THE POSITIONS
OF DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT,
was:
AYES: 6-Kehe, Martin, Wetter, Erbach, Bonaguidi, Ward
NAYS: 9-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Adams, Dini, Chiropolos, Egan
ABSENT:1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared lost.
ORDINANCE Moved Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt Ordinance
M-45-82 M-45-82, AN ORDINANCE AGREEING TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL
IND. DEV. REV. DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HAUSMAN BUS PROJECT). Upon
BONDS, roll call, the vote was:
HAUSMAN BUS AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
PROJECT: Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Dini, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-82 Z-9-82, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE
2800 RIVER ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
ROAD: CASE NO. 82-16-V (2800 River Road). Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 15-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Chiropolos, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-47-82, AN
M-47-82 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE M-100-81 AGREEING TO
IND. DEV. REV. ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE
BONDS, O'HARE ATRIUM OFFICE CENTRE PROJECT, ADDING THERETO
GABRIELE A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, ISSUE
PROJECT #2: AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000.
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-10-82, AN
Z-10-82 ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING
1365 LEE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. CASE
STREET: NO. 82-23-V (1365 Lee Street).
ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-11-82, AN
Z-11-82 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTIONS 4.4.2.3.2,
TEXT 4.4.2.1.7, 4.4.2.3, 9.1.1.2, 9.1.7.1.1.4, 9.1.7.1.1.7,
AMENDMENTS 9.1.7.2.2.11 AND 9.1.7.2.2.13 OF THE DES PLAINES
RE PARKING: ZONING ORDINANCE, PERTAINING TO PARKING FOR RESTAURANTS,
BUSINESSES, TRADE OR COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS (INCLUDING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY). CASE NO.
82-24-A.
ORDINANCE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to waive
Z-12-82 First Reading and place on passage Ordinance Z-12-82.
TEXT Motion declared carried.
AMENDMENT
RE BUS AND Moved by Erbach, seconded by Muehlenbeck, to adopt
PARTS SALES: Ordinance Z-12-82, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 4 OF
THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE, THEREBY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 4.2.2.47 TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A BUS SALES
AND PARTS COMPANY IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. CASE NO.
82-25-A. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 14-Muehlenbeck, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Martin,
Wetter, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Adams, Erbach,
Dini, Bonaguidi, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 1-Chiropolos
ABSENT: 1-Tomaszewski
Motion declared carried.
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APPOINTMENT: Moved by Wetter, seconded by Martin, to concur with
Mayor's appointment of William Vedral to the Library
Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of Patricia Dahl, term to expire July 30, 1983.
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Erbach, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3
DAY OF i UGUST , 1982
Donna McAllister, City Clerk