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05/21/1979184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, May 21, 1979. 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 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz. Ward, Egan. Absent was Alderman Meyer. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works Schwab, City Treasurer Swanson, City Attorney Hug, Traffic Engineer Crowley, City Engineer Bowen, Director of Planning and Zoning Richardson, Building Commissioner Trost, Fire Chief Gedroic, Police Chief Alfano, Health Director Branding, Environmental Officer Lindahl, Superintendent of Streets. Matula, and Police Captain Clark. PRAYER AND PLEDGE: MINUTES: The meeting opened with prayer by Father Andrew Koufopoulas of the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Birchfield, to approve the Minutes of the Regular and Adjourned Meeting held May 7, 1979, as published. 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 -$368,867.66 Voucher No. 03528 was withheld, changing total to $343.766.66 Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer ABSTAIN: 1 - Alderman Dwiel, conflict of interest with Ace Hardware Motion declared carried. CLAIM Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- SETTLEMENT tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to concur with recommendation of R. L. Kautz & Company to settle claims of Mr. Bruce Smiley in the amount of $370.85, Scher Rental & Leasing Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $30., and Mufich Buick in the amount of $1,935.00. for total amount of $2336.45. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. CLAIM Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- SETTLEMENT tion of the Finance and Insurance Committee, to concur with recommendation of R. L. Kautz & Company to settle claim of Mr. John Ziouras in the amount of $569.08. Upon roll call, the vote was: Henkes AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Kehe, Dwiel, Ensign,/Prellberg Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. 5/21/79 Page two 185 LEGAL ZONING Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the East River Road recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee Central Road to grant request for the rezoning of property located at the southwest corner of East River Road and Central Road in Unincorporated Cook County for eight units per acre in multi -family district, with provision that units do not exceed over two stories in height, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary documents. Motion declared carried. SUIT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the Chicago Midwest recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee, Meat Dealers that City of Des Plainesjoin the City of Evanston in continuing litigation before the United States Supreme Court in Suit of Chicago Midwest Meat Dealers, and authorized issuance of $250. to City of Evanston as City's share in said litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. SUIT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the Robert D. recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee Ornberg to engage Attorney Patrick Lucansky of Klein, Thorpe, and Jenkins, Ltd., 180 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois to defend City in Suit of Robert D. Ornberg. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. SUIT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the Des Plaines recommendation of the City Code and Judiciary Committee Professional that City Attorney draft the necessaryamendment to present Firemen's ordinance to indicate that ordinance supersedes State Asso. Statutes having to do with arbitration. Motion declared carried MUSEUM Motion as follows deferred at last meeting was brought DIRECTOR to floor: "Moved by Ensign, seconded by Leer, to adopt the recommendation of the Library and Historical Society Committee that the position of Museum Director be retained and the status of this position be evaluated again pre- ceding the next budget preparation." Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding NAYS: - 2 - Koplos, Sarlo ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. BID Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- ENLOADER tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee to award the bid for Enloader to Howell Tractor and Equipment Company in the net amount of $52,447., and authorize City Clerk to return all bid bonds and or checks to the unsuccessful bidders. Aldermen Sarlo abstained as he is employed at International Harvester Company and Aldermen Ensign abstained as he has stock in company. City Attorney Hug requested that awarding of bid be withdrawn until additional information is obtained due to possible conflicts of interest IMPROVEMENT Mt. Prospect Rd., Touhy Ave. and Northwest Hwy. IMPROVEMENT Thacker St. Lee St. STOP SIGNS Forest Ave. Oxford Rd. PARKING Everett Ave. Ash St. OKTOBERFEST Aug. 17-19 Jaycees CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN PARKING CAR WASH SERVICE BODY AND FENDER MAINTENANCE Page three 5/21/79 186 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda- tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, that the City of Des Plaines accept responsibility for the maintenance of Mt. Prospect Road between Touhy Avenue and Northwest Highway upon completion of necessary improvement by Cook County Highway Department; Village of Mount Prospect to reimburse City for incurred costs or renovations. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda- tion of the Streets and Traffic Committee, that City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids returnable June 13, 1979, for improvement and widening of northwest quadrant at intersection of Thacker and Lee Streets. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Henkes, to adopt the recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, to authorize the City Attorney draft the necessary ordinance for two-way stop signs at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Oxford Road. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommendation of the Streets and Traffic Committee, that the City Attorney be authorized to draft ordinance prohibiting parking on the North side of Everett Avenue from Mannheim Road to Ash Street. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee, to grant permission to the Jaycees for use of the Herbert H. Behrel Parking Deck for Oktoberfest on August 17, 18, 19, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recommendation of the Public Buildings,. Grounds and Parking Lots Committee, that City Attorney Hug be authorized to draw contract for use of Chicago and Northwestern Railway parking facilities for term of five years. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommendation of the Police and Finance and Insurance Committees, to award contract for Car Wash of City automobiles to Des Plaines Car Wash, 1580 Oakton Street, at cost of $60 per vehicle per year, per bid. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Henkes, to adopt the recommendation of the Police and Finance and Insurance Committees, to award contract for Body and Fender Maintenance to: low bidder, Ridge Motors, Inc. in the amount of $12 per hour plus 15% above cost for repairs. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Setiz, WArd, Egan, Mayor Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. 5/21/79 Page four 187 OFF-STREET Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg to adopt the TRAFFIC recommendation of the Police Committee, that City ENFORCEMENTS enter into Off -Street Traffic Enforcement Agreements with owners for properties located at 2200, 2250, 2300, 2350, and 2400 E. Devon Avenue, and 2720, 3150, 3158, and 3166 Des Plaines Avenue. Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION FIRE ACADEMY Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt a Resolution requesting permission from the State of Illinois to close certain highways through Des Plaines for a 10,000 meter run June 10, 1979. Motion declared carried. Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommendation of the Fire and Civil Defense Committee to issue purchase order in the amount of $3600. for six firemen to attend Fire Academy, Arlington Heights, i. Illinois. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Ordinance Z-6-79 Z-6-79, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO 1605 Des Plaines EXPAND OPERATION TO INCLUDE AUTO REPAIR SERVICE AT Avenue GAS STATION IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. CASE NO. 79 -15 -SL Property located at 1605 Des Plaines Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. NO FEE PARKING Moved by Erbach, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the DOWNTOWN recommendation of the Public Buildings, Grounds and Parking Lots Committee that the No Fee Parking in Central Business District be extended permanently and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo to amend motion that the No Fee Parking be extended for thirty day period. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 7 - Koplos, Ensign, Henkes, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward NAYS: - 8 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Egan ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared Lost. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ward, to amend motion that No Fee Parking be extended for a ninety day period. Motion as amended declared carried. PETITION Petition from residents in the 1300 block of Evergreen Avenue, presented by Alderman Koplos, requesting three hour parking restriction in the 1300 block of Evergreen Avenue - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee and Traffic and Traffic Engineer. Signs to be posted by Police Order. ORDINANCE T-12-79 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Seitz, to waive first reading 835 Pearson St. and place on passage Ordinance T-12-79, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4, SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PROHIBITED PARKING, BY ADDING THERETO NO PARKING 15 FEET SOUTH OF DRIVEWAY AT 835 PEARSON STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF NECESSARY "NO PARK- ING HERE TO DRIVEWAY" AND "LOADING ZONE" SIGNS. Property located at 835 Pearson Street. Motion declared carried. (__611 Ord. T-12-79 Cont. 5/21/79 Page five 188 Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to Adopt Ordinance T-12-79. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,• Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dwiel, to waive first. T4-13-79 reading and place on passage, Ordinance T-13-79 Stop Signs AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-7-3 OF THE CITY CODE Lincoln and HAVING TO DO WITH STOP STREETS BY ADDING THERETO THE Maple Streets INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND MAPLE STREET AS A TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTION. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt Ordinance T-13-79. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kolinski, to waive first T-14-79 reading and place on passage, Ordinance T-14-79, AN 25 MPH ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-6-16(I) OF THE CITY CODE Speed Limit HAVING TO DO WITH 25 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMITS BY ADDING THERETO PRAIRIE AVENUE FROM THE SOO LINE TO GRACELAND AVENUE, WEBFORD AVENUE FROM THE SOO LINE TO GRACELAND AVENUE, LAUREL AVENUE FROM WEBFORD AVENUE TO PRAIRIE -AVENUE AND ARLINGTON AVENUE FROM WEBFORD AVENUE TO PRAIRIE AVENUE. Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Koplos, to amend motion to include the entire length of Parsons Avenue. Motion as amended declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt Ordinance T-14-79. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Egan, Mayor Volberding NAYS: - 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to waive first M-19-79 reading and place on passage Ordinance M-19-79, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-16-9 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY Labor Relations CODE HAVING TO DO WITH STATE STATUTES WHICH CONFLICT Board WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE II OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried. Moved by Seitz, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt Ordinance M-19-79. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward, Mayor Volberding. NAYS: - 1 - Alderman Egan ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Meyer Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE z-7-79 776 W. Oakton Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-7-79, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO C-2 COMMERCIAL, SUBJECT TO COVENANT THAT PROPERTY WILL BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL VANS ONLY, AT 776 W. OAKTON. Case No. 78-77-R. ORDINANCE Z-8-78 2033 Maple Street RESOLUTION R-4-79 Parade, July 4th ZONING CASE 79 -23 -SU -R 710 N. Wolf Rd. SUBDIVISION 50 and 60 W. Oakton Street LIQUOR LICENSE 301 S. River Rd. LIQUOR LICENSE 11 E. Oakton St. REFUSE PICKUP ENVIORNMENTAL POLLUTANTS DES PLAINES VALLEY HORSEMEN'S ASSO. PUBLIC WORKS MECCA HOUSING 5/21/79 Page six 189 Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-8-78, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. CASE NO. 79-8-V. Property located at 2033 Maple Street. Moved by Ensign, seconded by Erbach to adopt Resolution R-4-79 requesting permission from the State•of Illinois to close certain streets through Des Plaines for the July 4, 1979 parade. Motion declared carried. Letters from Des Plaines Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals re Zoning Case 79 -23 -SU -R, 710 N. Wolf Road was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Letter and Plat of World Air Capitol Lodge 1487 I.A.M. Subdivision, 50 and 60 West Oakton Street, approved by Des Plaines Plan Commission was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Referred to License and Inspection Committee was Class B liquor application for El Rio-Rande Food and Liquors, Inc. 301 S. River Road. Referred to License and Inspection Committee was Class E liquor application for Red Cloud Restaurant, 11 East Oakton Street. Letters from School District #62 and Des Plaines Park District having to do with refuse pickup, was referred to the Sanitation Committee. Letter from Des Plaines Environmental Control Commission having to do with Soil Erosion and Sedimenta- tion Control, was referred to the Environmental Control Committee. Letter from Des Plaines Valley Horsemen's Association having to _.do with. stabling on Forest Preserve nistr:ict land, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Letter from Mr. Colin Carroll, representative of Des Plaines Public Works Union (MECCA), was referred to the Sanitation Committee. Letter from the Des Plaines. Housing Commission to reconsider a Housing Department, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. APPOINTMENT Moved by Seitz, seconded by Egan, to concur with Traffic Commission Mayor's appointment of Mr. Robert Niemotka to the Traffic Commission, term to expire April 30, 1980. Motion declared carried: APPOINTMENT Consumer Pro- tection Commission APPOINTMENT Human Relations Commission APPOINTMENT Library Board Moved by Prell, seconded by Dwiel, to concur with Mayor's appointment of Mr. Richard G. Arthur to Consumer Protection Commission, term to expire April 18, 1983. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kehe, to concur with Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Josephine Mallett to Human Relations Commission, term to expire December 31, 1981. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ensign, seconded by Birchfield, to concur with Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Kenneth Reese to Library Board, term to expire June 30, 1982. Motion declared carried. 5/21/79 Page seven 190 ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Tomaszewski, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 P.M. APPROVED :. ME THIS DA, OF • 979. f/ (/,4 HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR 1 1 • P YMarilY Marilynn `. I'rdst be ut CityClerk