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09/02/1980379 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY, September 2, 1980 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 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center, on Tuesday, September 2, 1980 ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan. Absent was Alderman Whetstone Also present were: Health Director Branding, Deputy Fire Chief Buckley, Police Chief Alfano, Building Commissioner Trost, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, City Engineer Bowen, Traffic Engineer Crowley, City Treasurer Swanson, City Comptroller Blietz, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, Environmental Officer Lindahl, l License Officer Hinde, and City Attorney Smith. PRAYER AND PLEDGE MINUTES: BILLS PAYABLE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Police Officer Wolgemuth RIVER -PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING Revenue Bonds LICENSE DECALS The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. Eileen Klaasen, Assistant pastor of Christ Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Erbach, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1980, as published. Correction: Heading - change date from August 19, 1980 to August 18, 1980. Following correction, 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, $369,257.57. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach,, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and insurance Committee to authorize settlement of Workmen's Compensation Claim of Police Officer Richard Wolgemuth in the amount of $2,888.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and Insurance Committee, to authorize Mr. Edward Benjamin to proceed with the processing of the $4,500,000 Industrial Revenue Bond issue and to authorize City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinances for consideration by the City Council, following the recommendation of Zoning Board of Appeals for the River - Plaza Office Building. Motion declared carried. Ald. Egan voted no. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and Insurance Committee that the City participate with the Northwest Municipal Conference in bidding for license decals for 1981. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 1 - Koplos, Kolinski_, Prellberg, Sarlo, Meyer Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Birchfield, Tomaszewski, , Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: - 2 - Erbach, Kisslinger ABSENT; 1- - Whetstone Motion declared carried. hot' CONCRETE ALLEY IMPROVEMENT Illinois/Cora MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PEARSON/RIVER IMPROVEMENT MFT SECTION 79 -00121 -00 -CH DAWN COURT SUBDIVISION Street Lighting STREET MAINTENANCE MFT Supplemental Resolution STREET LIGHTING CHESTNUT ST. 9/2/80 380. Page Two Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Concrete Alley Improvement, Illinois/Cora, South of Oakton to Riverview, to the low bidder, G -V Construction Company, in the amount of $48,238.50, and return all checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Miscellaneous Sidewalk Construction Prog_cam, 1980, to the low bidder, K. L. Reed Construction Company, in the amount of $34,426.71 and return all checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to award the contract for Pearson/River Improvement, MFT Section No. 79 -00121 -00 -CH, to the low bidder, Milburn Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $244,143.68. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee that City Council approve the Change Order to add Street Lighting to Dawn Court Subdivision, at a cost of $4,918.25, DiPaolo Construction Co. to pay the cost plus 10%. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt a Supplemental Resolution appropriating the sum of $900 MFT Funds for Maintenance of Street and Highways in Des Plaines. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic Committee to extend the contract for Street Lighting to add Chestnut Street, between Fargo and Howard Street, at a cost of $11,630.00 Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe{ Ensign, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Whetstone Motion declared carried. WELLER CREEK BANK MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION R-30-80 Lake Michigan Water Allocation LIEBICH"S RESUBDIVISION 2121 Elmira ZONING CASE 80 -35 -SU 769 Holiday Ln. ZONING CASE 80-36-V 1456 Algonquin ZONING CASE 80-34-V 1405-29 Thacker 1404-34 Ashland CONDO CONVERSION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PARKING VIOLATORS CUMBERLAND LOT POLICE BLDG. MAINTENANCE 9/2/80 381. Page Three Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recom- mendation of Water and Sewer Committee that the City Authorize the Lockert's Land Improvement Company to furnish all the necessary labor and materials for the Weller Creek Bank Maintenance Project, for the lump sum amount of $25,650, as stipulated in proposal dated August 21, 1980, waiving the usual bid procedures. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 1 - Egan ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. (Alderman Whetstone arrived at the meeting during discussion on the motion recited above). Moved by Koplos, seconded by Ward, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee to adopt Resolution R-30-80 expressing the City's concern over any position presented by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency which would be contrary to the policies of IDOT, the recommendations of its consultants and the public water supply needs of the entire northeastern Illinois region, relative to Lake Michigan Water Allocation. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to approve Plat of Liebich's Resubdivision, located at 2121 Elmira St. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Egan, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to grant petition for Special Use at 769 Holiday Lane, Zoning Case 80 -35 -SU, City attorney to draft ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 80-36-V, 1456 Algonquin Road, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 80-34-V, property located at 1405-29 Thacker Street and 1404-34 Ashland Avenue, subject to conditions that one condominium Homeowners Association be formed and covenant agreed to that effect. Motion declared carried. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee to amend the Condo Conversion ordinance to include all commercial or industrial condo's, City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recom- mendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee to deny request of Midland Parking that the City's parking enforcement officers ticket violators in C & NW Parking Lot - Cumberland lot. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee that City Clerk advertise for bids returnable October 1, 1980 at 3 p.m. for Maintenance contract for cleaning of first floor and stairwells of the Police Building. Motion declared carried. Ald. Egan voted No. ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AXEHEAD LAKE Cook Co. Forest Preserve District SIGN DES PLAINES HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRANSFER OF FUNDS ORDINANCE M-36-80 TAX LEVY RESOLUTION Raffles: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church St. Stephen's Church Des Plaines Historical Society 9/2/80 382 Page Four Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee to authorize Mayor to sign letter of August 26, 1980, accepting the agreement between Colley Elevator Co. and the City wherein commencement date on the elevator maintenance contracts for Police Building, Civic Center and Behrel Parking Deck be effective June 1, 1981, with escalation clause no more than 15%, and further to concur with agreement reached with Gregory Elevator to resume maintenance of the five elevators at a monthly cost of $475.00, contract to expire Jure 1, 1981 - City Attorney to prepare and submit the necessary cancellation of contract. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recommendation of Fire Committee that the City comply with the Cook County Forest Preserve District's request that the City of Des Plaines assume responsibility for answering emergency calls at Axe Head Lake, City Attorney to draw necessary agreement. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Ensign, seconded by Whetstone, to adopt the recommendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee to grant permission to Des Plaines Historical Society to place signs on the Behrel Parking Deck from Tuesday, Sept 9 to Sunday. September 14th advertising the antique and flea market, providing all requirements are met for size, waiving the fee in this instance for temporary sign. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommendation of Police Committee to transfer $4,500 in the Police Department Appropriation from Community Relations 9542.00 to Supplies 9701.000. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Sarlo, to pass Ordinance M-36-80, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1980, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1980. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 11 - Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Whetstone, Prellberg, Kisslinger, Birchfield, Erbach, Sarlo, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 5 - Koplos, Ensign, Tomaszewski, Meyer, Egan ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt a resolution approving the holding of a raffle by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Erbach, to adopt a resolution approving the holding of a raffle by St. Stephen's Church. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kisslinger, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt a resolution approving the holding of a raffle by Des Plaines Historical Society. Motion declared. carried. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SET -BACK REQUIREMENTS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Shoes ORDINANCE M-39-80 Food Dealers & Food Handling ORDINANCE M-40-80 Gasoline Pump Inspection Fee CETA-1981 APPOINTMENT Electrical Commission ORDINANCE M-41-80 Employee Benefits 9/2/80 383 Page Five Ald. Koplos request for study of set back requirements in the R-5 District where property abutts two streets was referred to Director of Zoning and Planning and Municipal Development Committee for study and recommenda- tion. Ald. Ward reported that the Finance and Insurance Committee considered the request of Public Works Commissioner Matula for change in the procedure having to do with working shoes and boots for employees and in the future the matter will be handled administratively wherein re -imbursement will be made upon receipt of a receipt from the employee. ORDINANCE M-39-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, CHAPTER 1, OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THEREBY ADDING ANY PREMISES OFFERING FOOD FOR SALE was referred to Health and Welfare Committee. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-40-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI, CHAPTER 5 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, THEREBY INCREASING FEE IN SECTION 4 FOR NON -BLENDER MOTOR FUEL PUMPS. Mayor Volberding's recommendations for CETA - 1981 was referred to Finance and Insurance Committee. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to concur with Mayor's appointment of Mr. Arthur H. Lewis, P. E., 1975 Everett Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, to the Electrical Commission term to expire April 30, 1981. Motion declared carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-41-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-15-1 (B), 1-15-5 (D-4), 1-15-9 (A), 1-15-10 (B) OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. SERVICE CONTRACT The service contract with Wallace & Tiernan for Cathodic Cathodic Protection Maintenance Service on water tanks was referred Protection to Water and Sewer Committee. Maintenance LEE FOREST SUB'D Moved by Ensign, seconded by Whetstone, to authorize City SIDEWALKS Attorney to draw necessary agreement between owners of Lee Forest Subdivision and City to allow for sidewalk to be placed in said subdivision one foot off south right of way, providing sidewalk is installed, previous to winter season. Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Ensign, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion dec ared carried. Meeting adjour ed at 10:01 .M. 4 APPROVED BY ME THIS Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach(, City Clerk HERBERT H. VO BERDING,