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07/03/197869. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, July 3, 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 8:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following Aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward. Absent was Aldermen Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams. Also present were: Assistant City Engineer Perl, Zoning and Planning Administrator Richardson, Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief Alfano, Health Director Branding, Comptroller Blietz, Environmental Officer Lindahl and City Attorney Hug. PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. K. Wobbe, Pastor PLEDGE of the United Church of Christ, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTES: Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held June 19, 1978, as published. Correction: add Building Commissioner Trost as being present. Motion to approve with correction declared carried. BILLS PAYABLE: Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, 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 AUTHOR IZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total 208,873.74. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. CHICAGO AND Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- NORTHWESTERN tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee to extend the LEASE AGREE- termination date of July 7, 1978 to July 31, 1978 of the MENT lease agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company covering the operation of commuter lots at Cumberland and Des Plaines railroad stations. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- DEPARTMENT tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee to engage the IMPLEMENTATION services of Norb Slowikowski and Associates to assist in the implementation plan for Improving Supervisory Effectiveness and Overall Operational Efficiency of the Public Works Department, at cost of $10,800. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. 70. Page Two 7/3/78 CIVIC CENTER The matter of possible litigations in connection with CITY HALL certain incomplete and inadequate construction of the BUILDING Des Plaines Civic Center, City Hall Building involving Fredrick Quinn Construction Company and Holmes and Fox Architects, was referred to the City Code and Judiciary Committee. 1978 MFT Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the MAINTENANCE recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to RESURFACING award the contract for the 1978 MFT Maintenance and Resurfacing to the low bidder, Arrow Road Construction Company in the amount of $247,269.45 and to return the bid checks/bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. STOP SIGNS, AMHERST AVE., PRINCETON ST. STOP SIGNS, KOEHLER DR., HOWARD ST. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for four-way stop signs at the intersection of Amherst Avenue and Princeton Street. Motion declared carried. Alderman Erbach's request for three-way stop signs at the,intersection of Koehler Drive and Howard Street, was referred to the Traffic Commission and Streets and Traffic Committee. LIQUOR Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the LICENSE recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee to Grant the Class H liquor license to the new owners of Shakey's Pizza, Des Plaines Pizza, Inc. Motion declared carried. LIVERY LICENSE Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee, to Deny application of Mr. Richard F. Jaral for livery license; however that operators of such vehicles be permitted to operate within the City without further licensing by the City. Motion declared carried. CLASS A Moved by Kissliner, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the LIQUOR LICENSES recommendation of the License and Inspection Committee, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances to preclude the display, advertisement and active promotion for sale of alcohol for off-site consumption upon the premises of Class A Liquor License holders and to continue the moratorium on the issuance of building permits or renovations of premises of Class A liquor license holders until following action upon the above ordinance by the City Council. Motion declared carried. HISTORICAL Moved by Erbach, seconded by.Birchfield, to adopt the SOCIETY recommendation of the Public Buildings, Grounds and FLEA MARKET Parking Lots Committee, to approve the request of the HHB PARKING Historical Society to use the Herbert H. Behrel Parking PLAZA Plaza for their annual flea market on September 10, 1978. Motion declared carried. TELEPHONE BOOTH Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommendation of Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee, to authorize the Mayor to grant permission to Central Telephone Company to install an outdoor tele- phone booth, subject to approval of location by the Engineering Department, consistent with the layout of the parking lot near the Civic Center. Motion declared carried. PARKING METER KITS PARKING LOT TAXATION OFF-STREET TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ZONING CASE 78 -37 -SU, 10 W. OAKTON STREET ZONING CASE 78 -34 -SU, 513 DES PLAINES AVENUE ZONING CASE 78-36-V, 1745-55 RAND ROAD ORDINANCE M-19-78 71. Page Three 7/3/78 Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee, to authorize the purchase of 200 meter kits at a cost of $71.00 each, total $14,200 from Duncan Industries, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carired. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development, Finance and Insurance, and Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committees, to authorize that the City Attorney draft the necessary ordinance on parking lot taxation, similar to Chicago's ordinance for further review by the joint committees. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of the Police Committee to enter into agreements with owners of the following locations for Off -Street Traffic Enforcement: 1702 Mill Street, 784 Fifth Court, 910, 920, 930, 940, 950 and 960 Beau Drive. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 78 -37 -SU, property located at 10 W. Oakton Street, and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeais in Case. 78 -34 -SU, property located at 513 Des Plaines Avenue, and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Szabo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommendation of the Municipal Development Committee, to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 78-36-V, property located at 1745-55 Rand Road, and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to remove from the Table the motion to adopt 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. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 5 - Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Seitz, Ward. NAYS: - 8 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kraves, Sarlo ABSENT 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared Lost. 7/3/78 Page Four 72. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to adopt Ordinance M-21-78 M-21-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHPATER 12 OF TITLE IX OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. BUILDING CODZ Alderman Koplos' request for study of Village of Niles ENFORCEMENT system of Building Code Enforcement was referred to the Building Control and Inspection Committee. PARKING, MILLERS ROAD PARKING, BEAU DRIVE Alderman Ward's request for alternate parking on Millers Road from Mt. Prospect Road to Elmhurst Road, was referred to the Engineering Department, Traffic Commission, and Streets and Traffic Committee. Alderman Ward's request for no parking adjacent to High Ridge Park on the east side of Beau Drive, was referred to the Engineering Department, Traffic Commission, and Streets and Traffic Committee. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-6-78, AN ORDINANCE T-6-78 AMENDING SECTION 10-10-2, 10-10-8, AND 10-10-12 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PARKING METER REGULATIONS BY REVISING AND ADDING PARKING ZONES AND INCREASING CERTAIN FINES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to waive First T-8-78 Reading of Ordinance T-8-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4, SCHEDULE I OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PROHIBITED PARKING BY ADDING THERETO NO PARKING ALONG THE CUL-DE-SAC ON THE EAST END OF MILL STREET. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to Adopt Ordinance T-8-78. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 4 - Sullivan, Brannigan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Szabo, to waive First Z-15-78 Reading of Ordinance Z-15-78, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO ERECT A FREE STANDING CANOPY AT EXISTING GAS STATION IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AT 513 DES PLAINES AVENUE. CASE NO. 78 -34 -SU. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, secon-ed by Szabo, to Adopt Ordinance Z-15-78. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 4 - Sullivan, Brannigan, Meyer, Abrams Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Seitz, seconded bt Sarlo, to waive First Reading T-7-78 of Ordinance T-7-78, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE INTERSECTION OF ANITA STREET AND EVERGREEN AVENUE AS STOP STREETS. Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to Adopt Ordinance T-7-78. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Szabo, Kehe, Ensign, Leer, Brannigan, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Kraves, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 3 - Sullivan, Meyer Abrams Motion declared carried. McKONE'S RESUBDIVISION McKAY-NEALIS 10th ADDITION TO DES PLAINES BARRON'S RESUBDIVISION ZONING CASE 78-35-V 876 Des Plaines Avenue LIQUOR APPLICA- TION, 1275 Lee Street PARKING, HENRICH HOUSE SUIT STREET LIGHT CORA ST. BETWEEN WICKE AND FOREST AVE. SIDEWALKS, ALGONQUIN RD. ADJOURNMENT: APPROVED DAY OF 7/3/78 Page Five Plat of McKone's Resubdivision in Des Plaines located at Forest Avenue and Wedgewood Avenue and letter of recommendation from the Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Plat of McKay-Nealis 10th Addition to Des Plaines located at Forest Avenue and Center Street and letter of recommendation from the Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Plat of Barron's Resubdivision located at 1015-1021 North Avenue and letter of recommendation from the Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Develop- ment Committee. Letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 78-45-V, property located at 876 Des Plaines Avenue, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Request of Silver Stallion Restaurant, Inc., 1275 Lee Street for a Class E Liquor License, was referred to the License and Inspection Committee. Request to change parking signs in front of the Henrich House, 1301 Ashland Avenue to "two-hour parking" was referred to the Traffic Commission, Streets and Traffic Committee. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Seitz, to authorize the City Attorney intervene on behalf of the City of Des Plaines in law suit of Citizens Bank vs. County of Cook, Case No. 78CH3376. Motion declared carried. Alderman Kehe's request for a street light on Cora Street between Wicke Avenue and Forest Avenue, was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee. Alderman Ward's request for Sidewalks on the South side of Algonquin Road immediately East of Elmhurst Road, was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 P.M. ME THIS. /• , 1978 Bertha E. RohrbacM, City Clerk HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR 73.