11/05/1979254
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC
CENTER, Monday, November 5, 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 8:55 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des
Plaines Civic Center, on November 5, 1979
ROLL CALL:
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes, Prellberg,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer,
Seitz, Ward, Egan.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Supt. of Sewers Tiernan,
City Engineer Bowen, Building Commissioner Trost, Police Chief Alfano,
Fire Chief Gedroic, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Environ-
mental Officer Lindahl, Police Capt. Clark, Deputy Fire Chief Clark,
Deputy Fire Chief Buckley, Supt. of Streets Matula and City Attorney
Smith.
PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Pastor Emeritus Wobbe
PLEDGE of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
MINUTES:
BILLS
PAYABLE
Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dwiel, to approve the Minutes
of the regular meeting held October 15, 1979, as published.
Motion declared carried.
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
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, $437,839.64.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward,
Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WORKMEN'S Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
COMPENSATION tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to enter into
R. L. Kautz an agreement with R. L. Kautz & Co. for handling the
Agreement Self -Insurer Workmen's Compensation claims, at a rate
of $21,600 for the year 1980. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CITY COUNCIL Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
CHAMBERS tion of Building and Grounds Committee to authorize Mayor
SOUND SYSTEM and City Clerk to sign contract with Rich, Inc. in the
amount of $1,606 for the revision of microphones in the
City Council Chambers per proposal dated October 5, 1979.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PARKING LOT Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to open the
Ellinwood St. one bid received for construction of parking lot on
Ellinwood Street, east of Lee Street. Motion declared
carried. Bid received from Artley Paving Corporation
in the amount of $29,739.25 was referred to Building
Grounds and Parking Lots Committee upon motion by
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Tomaszewski, seconded by Erbach. Motion declared carried.
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WATER Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
WELL #4 tion of Water and Sewer Committee to authorize the
PUMP Layne -Western Company to pull and inspect the pump from
REPAIRS Water Well No. 4, as stipulated in proposal dated
October 2, 1979, at the rate of $139.00 per hour for the
necessary equipment and four man crew and not to exceed
maximum of $2,780, waiving the usual bid advertising
procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
SUBDIVISION Moved by Ensign, seconded by Kolinski, to adopt the recom-
ORDINANCE mendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee
& FEES to authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance and
necessary resolution for changes as outlined in M.
Richardson's letter and a resolution amending R-9-76
having to do with increases in subdivision fees as
recommended by R. Richardson. Motion declared carried.
3 -way stop Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recom-
Morgan O'Brien mendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize
Drive City Attorney to prepare ordinance providing for three
way stop signs at Morgan O'Brien Drive and Marina Street.
Motion declared carried.
SNOW ROUTES Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City
PARKING Attorney to draft ordinance designating additional streets
RESTRICTED as snow routes and restricting parking to one side only
on the following streets: Chestnut from Howard to Fargo;
Arnold Court from Florian to Dorothy, east side; Willson
from Florian to Dorothy, east side; Prospect from Pine
to Mannheim, south side. Motion declared carried.
1979 STREET Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, that City Council
MAINTENANCE adopt a resolution appropriating $8,400 MFT Funds,
MFT Supplemental for the 1979 Street Maintenance Program.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PEARSON ST. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt a resolution
IMPROVEMENT appropriating $300,000 MFT Funds for the Pearson Street
MFT Improvement. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign,
Henkes, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield,
Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz,
Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
STREET REquest that $4,300 for Phase III of the Street Evaluation
EVALUATION Program be paid from corporate funds was referred to the
PHASE III Streets and Traffic Committee.
PARKING OF i Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the
TRAILERS recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee
to authorize City Attorney to prepare ordinance prohibiting
the parking of trailers on public right-of-way, streets,
parkways, or sidewalks unattached and further that no
trailer be parked overnight on street, parkway or sidewalk.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Koplos voted No.
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ZONING CASE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
78-48-V tion of Municipal Development Committee to deny petition
1530 Lee St. in Zoning Case 78-48-V, 1530 Lee Street. Motion declared
carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda-
79-51-RV tion of Municipal Development Committee to grant petition
850 E. Oakton in Zoning Case 79 -51 -RV, 850 E. Oakton Street, with
the following covenant: "That if the R-2 Single Family
District property lying north of the subject property
is not developed, the property to be rezoned C-1 District
reverts to R-2 Single Family District". Further that
the variation be for a period of one year and that the
developer contribute funds for the installation of a traffic
signal at Fourth and Oakton Street, the City"agreeing
to participate 25% up to $18,000. Further that the
ordinance not be considered until the Subdivision plat
is approved. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 1 - Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE Moved by Meyer, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recom-
79-60-R mendation of Municipal Development Committee to concur
S.E. Corner with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 79-60-R, S. E.
Elmhurst & corner of Elmhurst and Mt. Prospect Road to rezone to
Mt. Prospect M-2 District upon annexation, City Attorney to draft
ANNEXATION necessary ordinances. Motion declared carried.
ZONING CASE
79 -61 -SU
885 E. Touhy
Moved by Meyer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 79 -61 -SU, 885 E. Touhy
Avenue, City Attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
EASEMENT Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda-
1058 Third Ave. tion of Municipal Development Committee to consent to
encroachment on easement for garage at 1058 Third Avenue.
Motion declared carried.
CONDOMINIUM Moved by Meyer, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda-
ORDINANCE tion of Municipal Development Committee to amend
Section 9-21-9 of the City Code relative to condominiums
to exempt new construction from said section, City Attorney
to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR'S VETO Moved by Seitz, seconded by Kisslinger, to adopt the recom-
mendation of City Code and Judiciary Committee to authorize
City Attorney to draft ordinance stating that a vote to
override a mayoral veto be taken at the meeting following
the meeting at which the veto message is actually released.
Motion declared carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
WARNING SYSTEM tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to award the
Maintenance contract for the maintenance of the Civil Defense Warning
Equipment to Adlite Electrict Co. at the rate of $19.75
per hour plus materials and parts. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RADAR SYSTEM
Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda-
tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to adopt a
resolution urging congressmen to authorize the expenditure
of funds so that the National Weather Bureau can build
a Doppler Radar Warning System for the Chicago Metropolitan
area. Motion declared carried.
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FIRE Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda-
PROTECTION tion of Fire and Civil Defense Committee to extend the
UNITED contract with United Airlines for fire protection services
AIRLINES for one year, at a cost of $54,000 per year. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Seitz, Egan
NAYS: 2 - Ensign, Meyer
ABSTAIN: 1 - Ward, as he is an employee of United Airlines
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CATV Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the
Consulting recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to
NWMC adopt a resolution indicating participation and support
in the Cable Television Analysis Study of the Northwest
Municipal Conference , City's pro rata share of providing
consultant services for the project in an amount not to
exceed $1,500. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Koplos, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski,
Sarlo, Seitz, Ward
NAYS: 4 - Kolinski, Prellberg, Meyer, Egan
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Dwiel, to adopt the
EQUIPMENT recommendation of Beautification and Forestry Committee
Log Loader to open one bid received for Log Loader. Motion declared
carried. Moved by Birchfield, seconded by Dwiel, to
accept the bid from Runnion Co., for a total amount of
$16,808.18, for the log loader. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to pass Ordinance
Z-22-79 Z-22-79, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF ARTICLE 4 -
Text Amend COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS, OF THE DES PLAINES
Post ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 4.1.2.29
Secondary POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - AS A SPECIAL
Institutions USE ONLY., Case 79-54-A. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WINDY POINT Letter of Credit from developers of Windy Point Subdivision
SUBDIVISION was referred back to Building Control and Inspection
Committee.
U.N.DAY Mayor Volberding presented Alderman Birchfield with
CHAIRMAN the Distinguished Service Award for services rendered
in connection with United Nations Day.
PARKING Petition submitted by Ald. Koplos from residents requesting
Trailside Dr. No Parking on Trailside Drive was referred to Streets and
Traffic Committee.
ORDINANCE
A-3-79
Woodland &
Grove
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-3-79, AN ORDINANCE
ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, located at Woodland and Grove.
ORDINANCE
M-44-79
Legal
Description
ORDINANCE
M-45-79
Pinball &
Flipperball
Machines
ORDINANCE
M-46-79
Refuse Pickup
Fees
ORDINANCE
M-47-79
Automobile
Allowance
PARKING LOTS
LIQUOR CONTROL
COMMISSIONER
FINES
FIRE DEPT.
SALARIES
CETA 1980
TREE TRIMMING
DES PLAINES
VALLEY
HORSEMEN"S
ASSOCIATION
Lease
Agreement
Henrich House
COAGULANT AID
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Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-79, AN
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE M-33-79 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE, ADDING THERETO A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CORPORATE LIMITS.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-45-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE V AND TITLE VI OF THE CITY CODE HAVING TO
DO WITH PINBALL MACHINES AND COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT
DEVICES BY AUTHORIZING THE SAME AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE THEREOF AND INCREASING THE FEE
THEREFOR.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-46-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 8-4-8 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE
CHANGING CHARGES TO HOMEOWNERS FOR GARBAGE PICKUP IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PRIVATE SCAVENGER FEE.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-47-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1-15-5 (D) 3, OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE DEALING WITH AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-48-79, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-5-11, 5-5-11.1, 5-5-11.6, 9-17-1 (C)
10-11-1 AND 10-11-6 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE,
PERTAINING TO PARKING LOTS.
Letter from Atty. Smith re Liquor Control Commissioner
Fines was referred to City Code and Judiciary Committee.
Moved by Seitz, seconded by Erbach as follows:
"As was discussed in Executive Session tonight, it was
the concensus of the members of the City Council to show
its good faith in the matter of negotiations with the
Des Plaines Professional Fireman's Association and to
show good faith with a specific concession without a
xorresponding concession from the association, other
than an indication of continued good faith bargaining.
This specific concession, which has been presented to
the Association, and agreed to by the Council is to
provide a salary increase of 6% to all non -supervisory
members of the Des Plaines Fire Department who are
actively on the City's payroll at the time the resolution
(and consequent ordinance) shall be adopted. Said
increase of 6% shall be effective from the date of
May 1, 1978, and shall be retroactive, City Attorney
to draft a resolution stating the intent of the City
Council to privide such a salary increase." Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Erbach, to adopt a
resolution authorizing participation in the CETA program
for the period 11-6-79 to 9-30-80 as outlined in
Mayor Volberding's letter. Motion declared carried.
Letter from Hendricksen Tree Experts Inc. re tree trimming
was referred to Beautification and Forestry and Finance
and Insurance Committee.
Letter received from Des Plaines Valley Horsemen's
Association containing letter of endorsement on behalf
of Des Plaines Jaycees was referred to Health and Welfare
Committee.
Lease Agreement between City and the Housing Authority
of the County of Cook for rooms at Henrich House was
referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
City Clerk notified Council that bids for Coagulant Aid
would be received November 16, 1979 at 3 p.m.
KYSAR
SUBDIVISION
BIRCHWOOD AVE.
VACATION
DEDICATION
WESTFIELD LN.
PASCHEN
INDUSTRIAL PARK
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Plat of Kysar Subdivision, 1308-20 Henry Avenue, approved
by Plan Commission referred to Municipal Development
Committee
Plat of Birchwood Avenue Vacation referred to Municipal
Development Committee
Plat of Dedication of portion of Westfield Lane was referred
to Municipal Development Committee
Plat of Paschen Industrial Park, 185 Armstrong Road,
was referred to Municipal Development Committee
ZONING
CASES
H.H.BEHREL
PARKING DECK
Elevators
PARKING LOT
#2 Leased
Spaces
ADJOURNMENT:
Letters from Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission
where applicable re the following cases were referred to
Municipal Development Committee:
79 -68 -SU, 2655 Mannheim Road
79-66-R, Text Amendment re Rooming and Boarding Houses
79-56-A - Text Amendment re municipal and government
uses only, Commercial Parking and Residential District
Letter from J. R. Gottlieb & Associates, Inc. regarding
repair of elevators in the Herbert H. Behrel Parking
Plaza was referred to Building and Grounds Committee.
Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to extend the
agreement with Des Plaines Mall Corporation to December 1,
1979, for 9 leased parking spaces in Lot 2 at a cost of
$20 per space. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Henkes,
Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,
Tomaszewski, Seitz, Ward, Egan
NAYS: 2 - Sarlo, Meyer
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Koplos, seconded by Kehe, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:5.9 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
HERBERT H. VOLBERDING, MAYOR
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Bertha Eleanor Rohrbacjh, City Clerk