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06/05/19781 56 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, June 5, 1978 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Volberding at 8:13 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward. Absent was Alderman Sullivan and Leer. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Engineer Assistant Perl, Building Inspector McKoveck, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief Hintz, City Treasurer Swanson, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Environmental Control Officer Lindahl, and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER AND PLEDGE MINUTES The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Mark Bergman of Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kraves, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held May 15, 1978, as published. Motion declared carried. NORTHWEST Mr. Ken Gross of the Northwest Municipal Conference MUNICIPAL described the Government Information Center and its services CONFERENCE to member communities. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ward, to adopt a resolution authorizing the automatic deposit of public records of the City of Des Plaines with the Government Information Center. Motion declared carried. BILLS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, 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, $118,893.42. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. E.P.A. GRANT Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- SEWER SYSTEM tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the corporate EVALUATION officers of the City be authorized to sign the necessary documents pertaining to Step I, E. P. A. Grant Sewer System Evaluation requesting a seventy-five percent grant in the amount of $308,.562.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. PUMP Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- LEE & HARDING tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City purchase at River one LFE Midland ABS Model AFP -0010 pump from Stannard Power Equipment Co. in the amount of $5,862.00, waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None 911 -/ ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. // FENCE 1708 Spruce GOLF OUTING SALT BEIDGE Chureh=and Lyman Structural Design Plans PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT Used Truck Alderman Sullivan CIVIC CENTER 111 PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT 6/5/78 Page Two Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Building Controls and Inspection Committee to grant a front yard fence variation for a five foot chain link fence to the front yard lot line at 1708 Spruce Street. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to enter into a contract with River Forest Golf Club for the City Officials Golf Outing on Thursday, August 31, 1978, at a cost of $21 to the City for Golf and dinner and $12 for dinner only. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee that the City participate with the joint effort of the Northwest Municipal Conference wide contract for snow and ice control salt for the 1978-79 season at a cost of $15.20 per ton. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for design plans and specifications to Warren and Van Praag, Inc. in the amount of $4,700.00 for the B5idge at Church Street and Lyman Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom- mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee, excluding Alderman Sarlo, to purchase a semi -tractor (used) from Truck Ranch, Inc. in the amount of $13,500, waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 - Sullivan, Leer ABSTAIN; - 1 - Sarlo Motion declared carried. arrived during discussion of the following motion. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the contract for the Civic Center Parking Lot Improvement, Contract #1, 1978, to Johnson Paving Co., in an amount not to exceed $81,000, authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract and return checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RR LEASE AGREEMENT Parking Lots CIVIC CENTER WINDOWS ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CITY FLAGS II PARKING CBD PARKING HHB PARKING PLAZA VANDELISM OFF STREET VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS 6/5/78 58. Page Three Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee that the Council authorize City Attorney to notify Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. by letter that the City of Des Plaines is terminating contract lease agreement for parking lots as of thirty days from the date of the letter. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee that Council approve the contract with Architectural Structures, Inc. in the amount of $2,162.00 to repair one bay of windows in the City Center, waiving the usual bid procedures and notifying Holmes & Fox that they will be billed for the cost. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to award the contract for Elevator Maintenance to Gregory Elevator, Inc., at a monthly rate of $345.56, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: .0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom- mendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to purchase twelve 3 x 5 and twelve 5 x 8 City flags from Stars and Stripes for a total amount of $1,315.92. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Meyer, to authorize City Attorney to draft ordinances for seventy 5 hour metered spaces at 25 per hour and 130 - 12 hour metered spaces at 10G per hour in areas north and south of the Central Business District for further consideration by the City Council. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Public Buildings Grounds and Parking Lots Committee to authorize the conversion of twenty spaces at the east end of the north side of the ground level of the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza to five-hour metered parking spaces. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Kraves, to adopt the recommendation of Police Committee that the Vandelism Ordinance, Section 6-1-57 Section C (1 and 2) be changed from $500 to $1,000, City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded, by Brannigan, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police Committee to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Off Street Vehicle Enforcement Agreements with owners at 748, 754, 760, 766, and 772 Fifth Court; 480 and 488 Fifth Avenue; 31 townshouses in the 1500 block of Woodland and parking lot at Market Place Shopping Center, Golf and Elmhurst Roads. Upon roll call, the vote was: OFF STREET VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS Continued DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PARKING FINE RESTRUCTURING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE BETHSCHEIDER MUNAO RESUBDIVISION WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION James Poczatek ORDINANCE M-15-78 Flammable Liquids ORDINANCE M-16-78 Offensive Lights 6/5/78 Page Four 59. AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development and Finance Committee that the City of Des Plaines share in the amount of $18,500 for the first phase of the federal grant application for the Downtown Redevelopment Program, as proposed by Richard S. Beebe and Associates and Erickson & Stevens, Inc. - Jt. Venture (The Redevelopment Association share is $20,000). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Brannigan, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development and Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance to provide for the Parking Fine Restructuring as recommended by License Officer Hinde. Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos voted No. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance as recommended by the Plan Commission with revisions recommended by the Committee. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommendation of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Bethscheider-Munao Resubdivision, located at 2153 and 2145 S. Wolf Road. Motion declared carried. Moved by Abrams, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommenda tion of City Code and Judiciary Committee to settle the Workmen's Compensation Claim of James Pczatek in the amount of $16,738.75. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-15-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-2-45 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS TEST EQUIPMENT OPERATORS BY REQUIRING A LICENSE THEREFOR AND AMENDING SECTION 5-1-3.1 BY ESTABLISHING A FEE OF $20.00 THEREFOR. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Kraves, to adopt Ordinance M-16-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-7-1 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH NUISANCES BY ADDING THERETO A NEW (T) PROHIBITING OFFENSIVE LIGHTS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Glenview Ordinance re Offensive Lights referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. ORDINANCE M-17-78 Alley s. of Prairie west of Des Plaines Avenue ORDINANCE M-18-78 Liquor Lic. (Barnaby' s ) ORDINANCE T-5-78 Parking Lot Rates ORDINANCE Z-10-78 1350 Miner 6/5/78 60. Page Five Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kehe, to adopt Ordinance M-17-78 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY SOUTH OF PRAIRIE AVENUE AND WEST OF DES PLAINES AVENUE AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF PRAIRIE AVENUE. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Ordinance M-18-78, AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CLASS H BEER AND WINE ONLY LICENSES BY ONE (1) AND DECREASING CLASS F BEER ONLY LICENSES BY ONE (1) (Barnaby"s Restaurant). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach,seconded by Sar1o:, to adopt Ordinance T-5-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-11-12 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH CITY PARKING LOTS BY ESTABLISHING A RATE OF 25 PER HOUR FOR LOT 14 AND BY ELIMINATING OUTDATED PROVISIONS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Ordinance Z-10-78 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO ERECT A METAL CANOPY OVER GASOLINE DISPENSERS AND REZONING FROM R-5 CENTRAL CORE MULTIPLE FAMILY TO C-2 COMMERCIAL, AT 1350 MINER STREET. CASE NUMBER 78 -15 -SU. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Szabo, Sullivan, Kehe, Ensign, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. MEMORIAL DAY Alderman Koplos's request for setting of date in Des Plaines HOLIDAY that Memorial Day holiday will be celebrated was referred to Mayor Volberding. MORATORIUM Class A Liquor Lic. Holders Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Brannigan, that City Council place a moratorium on the expansion of business operations relating to the sale of alcholic beverages for off -premise consumption for holders of Class A Liquor Licenses. Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt Resolution I R-8-78 R-8-78, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL requesting permission VFW Parade to close certain State Highways for the VFW Parade to be held on June 23, 1978. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Z-13-78 1101 S. Elmhurst Rd. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-13-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, CASE NO. 78-20-R, property located at 1101 S. Elmhurst Rd. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-14-78, AN ORDINANCE Z-14-78 AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO OPERATE A CLASS "B" RESTAURANT 34 N. River Rd.IN A C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, CASE NO. 78 -17 -SU, property located at 34 N. River Rd. �j 1 ORDINANCE M-19-78 Salary Ranges LIQUOR LIC. Shakey's Pizza HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET MARIJUANA PARAPHENALIA WOLF POINT SUBDIVISION LOWER DES PLAINES TRIBUTARIES WATERSHED HEIGHT OF BUSHES RAND MILL PROPERTY TRUCK TRAFFIC North Avenue area CHURCH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS 3 Way Stop Warrington & Cumberland Parkway APPOINTMENTS: 6/5/78 61. Page Six Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-19-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULES III AND V OF SECTION 1-15-4 (A) OF THE CITY CODE, HAVING TO DO WITH POSITION COMPENSATION PLAN BY INCREASING MINIMUM, MID POINT, AND MAXIMUM FOR CERTAIN SALARY RANGES. Liquor License application of Shakey's Pizza, 865 S. Elmhurst Road, was referred to License and Inspection Committee. The application of Historical Society for use of Herbert H. Behrel Parking Plaza for the Annual Flea Market to be held September 10, 1978, was referred to Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee Letter from First United Methodist Church and Resolution regarding display of Marijuana Paraphenalia was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee, and Youth Commission. The Plat of Wolf Point Subdivision approved by the Plan Commission, located at the northeast corner of Rand and Wolf was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Letter from Lower Des Plaines Tributaries Watershed Steering Committee with Memorandum of Understanding for signature was referred to Water and Sewer Committee. Commissioner of Public Works Schwab's letter regarding ordinance to control the height of bushes on private property was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee. Letter from Attorney Hug re terms and purchase price of the "Rand Mill" was referred to Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots and Finance Committee. Director and Zoning and Planning Richardson's letter re truck traffic in the North Avenue Area between First Avenue and Wolf Road north of Thacker Street was referred to Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee. The letter from Rev. Wolters of First Christian Reformed Church re placement of directional signs for churches was referred to Streets and Traffic Committee. Alderman Seitz's request for three way stop signs at Warrington Road and Cumberland Parkway was referred to the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mr. Emery McIntyre to fill vacancy created by Mr. Sebastian's resignation as a member of the Historical Landmark Commission, term to expire January 1, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kraves, seconded by Brannigan, to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mr. Carl Kowalski to fill vacancy created by resignation of Mr. Robert Bowen, as a member of the Electrical Commission, term to expire April 30, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Seitz, to concur with Mayor Volberding's reappointment of Mr. Herman Herzog as a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commission, term to expire April 30, 1981. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sullivan, to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Joseph J. Schwab as Commissioner of Public Works for the remainder of the Mayor's term of office. Motion declared carried. 6/5/78 Page Seven 62 APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mr. Jerome Matula as Superintendent of Streets for the balance of his term. Motion declared carried. (Effective July 1, 1978) 1 1 1 Moved by Koplos, seconded by Brannigan, to concur with Mayor Volberding's appointment of Mr. Kenneth E. Tiernan as Superintendent of Water and Sewer for the balance of his term of office. Motion declared carried. Moved by Brannigan, seconded by Sullivan, to concur with Mayor Volberding' s appointment of Lt. Leroy A. Alfano as Chief of Police, effective July 1, 1978. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 12 - Sullivan, Kehe, Ensogn, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Seitz, Abrams, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: 4 - Koplos, Szabo, Sarlo, Meyer ABSENT: 1 - Leer Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Meeting adjourned at0:40 P.M. Motion declared carried. 4h€' � Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach City Clerk APPROVED BYAE THIS DA 111 / HERBERT H. VOLBERDI 1978