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09/15/1980384 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, September 15, 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 8:12 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center, on Monday, September 15, 1980 ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan. Absent was Alderman Kisslinger. Also present were: City Treasurer Swanson, Commissioner of Public Works Matula, City Comptroller Blietz, Health Director Branding, Traffic Engineer Crowley, Assistant Engineer Perl, Director of Zoning and Planning Richardson, Deputy Fire Chief Clark, Building Inspector McKoveck, Police Captain Clark, Police Lt. Scheskie, Senior Citizen Coordinator Tapson, Environmental Officer Lindahl and City Attorney Smith. PRAYER AND The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. David Jones, pastor PLEDGE of the First Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. MINUTEST Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting held September 2, 1980, as published. Motion declared carried. DES PLAINES Ald. Koplos, Chairman of the Des Plaines Officials Golf POLICE BOYS ,Outing, presented to Mr. 0. D. Swanson, Sgt. Fredricks CLUB and Officer Zumbrock a check payable to Des Plaines Police Boys Club, the proceeds of the Golf Outing. 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 AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: Total, $290,946.93. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. CETA-1981 VEHICLE STICKERS Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize participation in the CETA Program for the period October 1, 1980 to September 30, 1981, for the Comprehensive Plan (Housing Element) Zoning Ordinance program and the Home Fire and Safety Program. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to reconsider action taken at the last meeting relative to License Decals. Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz to rescind action taken at the last meeting relative to License Decals (page one of the record). Motion declared carried. Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommendation of Finance and Insurance Committee to award the contract for 1981 vehicle sticker decals to Rydin Sign and Decal at a cost of .033476G per sticker. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. 1 1 1 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Hart,Shaffner & Marx NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ENCROACHMENT 345 Bellaire PARKING BUSSE HIGHWAY PARKING PROSPECT AVE. DRIVEWAY EXPANSION 1453 Dayton P1. MAINTENANCE ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANKS OFF STREET PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICE DEPT. EQUIPMENT JO -NOR SUBDIVISION 9/15/80 385. Page Two Moved by Ward, seconded by Seitz, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Finance and Insurance Committee to authorize Benjamin and Lang, at no cost to the city, to exam along with City Attorney, the request of Hart Shaffner and Marx for a $9 million dollar industrial development bond issue, to expand the existing warehouse operation at Maple and Touhy Avenues. Motion declared carried. Alderman Egan voted No. Mr. William Grams, Executive Director, presented the Annual report of the Northwest Municipal Conference, reviewing highlights of the report. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Municipal Development Committee that the City consent to a five foot encroachment in the 12 foot utility easement at 345 Bellaire Avenue. Resolution R-32-80. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Kehe, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for "No Parking" on the entire north side of Busse Road from Dempster Street east to the City limits on the south side from Joseph Schwab Road east a distance of approximately 600 feet. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Erbach, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Streets and Traffic to authorize City Attorney to draft necessary ordinance for"No. parking"between the hours of 2 A. M. and 9 A.M., except Sundays and Holidays, on Prospect Avenue between Ash and Pine, north side. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Egan, to adopt the recommendation of Streets and Traffic Committee to grant driveway approach of 24 ft. permit at 1453 Dayton Place upon payment of permit fee. Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Water and Sewer Committee that the City award the maintenance service contract for the elevated water storage tanks to Wallace & Tiernan Division of Pennwalk Corporation, in the amount of $3,165.00 per year, waiving the usual bid advertising procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 1 - Egan ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police Committee, to enter into agreement of owners of property at 1801 Oakton Street for Off Street Parking Enforcement. Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Whetstone, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Police Committee that the City Authorize purchase of exercise equipment for the Police Department from Schwartz Associates, Inc., in the amount of $4,430.00, waiving the usual bid procedure. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Moved by Ensign, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recom- mendation of Building Control and Inspection Committee that letter of credit for Jo -Nor Subdivision, in the amount of $32,000 be returned if (1) all sidewalks and curbs are completed by 9/19/80 or a new letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 is presented to the City by September 19, 1980, 9/15/80 Page Three 386.. JO -NOR However, if neither is satisfied, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SUBDIVISION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE CITY. ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE THE NECESSARY LEGAL STEPS • TO CONFISCATE THE LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000.00, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY NO BUILDING BONDS BE RETURNED UNTIL THE SUBDIVISION IS ACCEPTED AS COMPLETE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Motion declared carried. RAFFLE Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Birchfield, to adopt the ELKS CLUB recommendation of License and Inspection Committee to approve by resolution authorizing Des Plaines Elks Club to hold an automobile raffle. Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY Moved by Kolinski, seconded by Prellberg, to adopt the OUTREACH recommendation of Health and Welfare Committee that the SERVICE Senior Advisory Council be granted permission to apply for a Pilot Program Grant through the Suburban Cook County Area Agency on Aging, to begin October 1, 1980 for a nine- month period ending June 30, 1980, in the amount of approximately $7500 to $8000, and should the grant be awarded, the Health Department be and the same hereby authorized to extend the Community Service Worker from part-time to full-time status for, the nine-month period only. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 2 - Birchfield, Sarlo ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. UNITED WAY Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- SIGN tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee to approve the placing of the United Way Fund sign at the light standard at Lee and Ellinwood, waiving the permit fee. Motion declared carried. SECOND FLOOR Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the CITY HALL BLDG. recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee that CIVIC CENTER City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract with Erickson & Stevens, architects, for architec- tural services for the remaining second floor space of the City Hall Building, Civic Center, at a cost of 6% of construction cost. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 14 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 1 - Egan ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. LEASE Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the Second Floor recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee that the City Hall Bldg. City enter into a lease with the United States Government to lease 550 square feet of space on the second floor of City Hall Building, for a term of five years, beginning January 1, 1981, at an annual rate of $5,255.00 per year, Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign said lease. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. DEMOLITION 1500 Miner ST. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Tomaszewski, to adopt the recommendation of Buildings and Grounds Committee to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract for professional services to establish demolition procedures for 1496-1500 Miner Street, with Robert Varnes, Architect, in the amount of $1800, and further to advertise for bids for said demolition returnable October 3, 1980 at 3 P.M. Upon roll call, the vote was: DEMOLITION 1500 Miner St. Continued LANDSCAPING 1500 Miner St. PROPERTY ACQUISITION CBD O'HARE MASTER PLAN AGREEMENT ORDINANCE M-40-80 Gasoline Pump Inspection Fee ORDINANCE M-41-80 Employee Benefits DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS Fencing RESOLUTION R-31-80 Respect for Life 9/15/80 387. Page Four AYES: - 13 - Koplos, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward NAYS: 2 - Kolinski, Egan ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee that Council authorize Mr. McAlevy, Mr. LeCocq and the Architectural Commission to proceed with plans for the temporary landscaping improvement of 1500 Miner Street, and Public Works Department to proceed with improvement at earliest possible time. Motion declared carried. Alderman Kolinski voted No. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Ensign, to adopt the recommenda- tion of Buildings and Grounds Committee that Council authorize Mayor and City staff to proceed with negotiations to purchase a parcel of property in the Central Business District, status of negotiations to be periodically reported to committee; and also authorize an updated appraisal of property by a listed A.M.I. appraiser. Motion declared carried. Moved by Tomaszewski, seconded by Sarlo, to adopt the recommendation of Environmental Control Committee, that the City of Des Plaines participate with surrounding municipali- ties and City of Chicago, in payment of consultant fees for Ralph Burke & Associates for noise monitoring surrounding O'Hare International Airport to adequately describe present jet aircraft noise impact on surrounding communities, in the amount of $7,500 or less. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Moved by Erbach, seconded by Kehe, to pass 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. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Moved by Koplos, seconded by Dwiel, to pass Ordinance M-41-80 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-15-1 (B), 1-15-5 (D-4) 1-15-9 (A), 1-15-10 (A) and 1-15-10 (B) OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. Requiring of fencing around property where demolition permits are issued was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Erbach, to adopt Resolution R-31-80, proclaiming the week of October 5 through October 12, 1980 "Respect Life Week" . Moved by Koplos, seconded by Meyer, to amend paragraph four WHEREAS, adding the Eastern Orthodox faiths. Motion declared carried. Motion to adopt resolution as amended declared carried. 9/15/80 Page Five 388. ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to waive First Reading T-14-80 of Ordinance T-14-80, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5-4 U.S. 14 OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH PROHIBITED Parking PARKING, THEREBY ADDING THE SOUTH SIDE OF MINER STREET, BETWEEN GRACELAND AND THE EASTERLY BORDERLINE (US. RTE. 12) AND FROM RIVER ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF U. S. 14 TO ITS EASTERLY BORDERLINE OF THE CITY, and place on passage. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to pass Ordinance T-14-80. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to waive First Reading M-42-80 and place on passage Ordinance M-42-80, AN ORDINANCE U.S.14 PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF SANITARY AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE Waste WATER INTO U. S. ROUTE 14 (NORTHWEST HIGHWAY/MINER/DEMPSTER) Discharge F. A. U. ROUTE 3512/1324, SECTION 1977 -194 -TS, W & RS COOK COUNTY, FOR ITS ENTIRE LENGTH WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried. Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Koplos, to pass Ordinance M-42-80. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger; Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dwiel, to waive First Reading Z-21-80 and place on passage Ordinance Z-21-80, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING 769 Holiday Ln. A SPECIAL USE TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT IN C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. CASE NO. 80 -35 -SU (769 Holiday Lane). Motion declared carried. Moved by Kehe, seconded by Dwiel to pass Ordinance Z-21-80. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Kehe, to waive First Reading Z-22-80 and place on passage Ordinance Z-22-80, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING 1456 E. A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DES Algonquin PLAINES, ILLINOIS. CASE NO. 80-36-V (1456 E. Algonquin Rd.). Motion declared carried. Moved by Dwiel, seconded by Kehe, to pass Ordinance Z-22-80. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Koplos, Kolinski, Dwiel, Kehe, Ensign, Whetstone, Prellberg, Birchfield, Erbach, Tomaszewski, Sarlo, Meyer, Seitz, Ward, Egan NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Kisslinger Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-23-80, AN ORDINANCE Z-23-80 GRANTING A VARIATION UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 1405-29 Thacker OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case No. 80-34-V), 1404-29 1404-34 Ashland Thacker Street and 1404-34 Ashland Avenue. ZONING CASE Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 80-41-A, 80-41-A Text Amendments having to do with accessory buildings Text Amend was referred to Municipal Development Committee. Accessory Bldgs. ZONING CASE Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 80-42-V, 80-42-V property located at 2860 Des Plaines Avenue was referred to 2860 Des PlainesMunicipal Development Committee. /0/1' 9/15/80 Page Six 389. FIRE Letter from Mayor Volberding, Sr., recommending placement PREVENTION of certain personnel in the Fire Prevention Bureau was BUREAU referred to Fire and Finance and Insurance Committees. Placement CATV Letters from Continental Cablevision of Cook County, Inc. requesting the granting of time to completely answer all questions relative to Continental Cablevision were referred to License and Inspection Committee. PARKING LOT Letter from Richard S. Beebe & Associates re use of CBD USAGE - parking lots by Nortran for Horizon Stadium Shuttle was Nortran referred to Building and Grounds Committee. Horizon Stadium ADV. BIDS City Clerk notified City Council that bids for fall planting are returnable October 1, 1980 and bids for Police Building Maintenance have been extended to October 15th. JAYCEES Request of Des Plaines Area Jaycees to use property located Haunted House at Lee and Prairie during last week in October for their annual Haunted House project was referred to Building and Grounds Committee. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-43-80, AN ORDINANCE M-43-80 AMENDING SECTION 9-12-14 OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE IX, OF THE Subdivisions DES PLAINES CITY CODE HAVING TO DO WITH FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-44-80, AN ORDINANCE M-44-80 AGREEING TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS Industrial Dev. (LAWRENCE C. BAGRIELE PROJECT) (located at 2650 North Bonds Des Plaines/River Road). IRESOLUTION Moved by Meyer, seconded by Koplos, to adopt Resolution R-32-80 R-32-80, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 345 Bellaire DES PLAINES, PERMITTING A 5 FT. ENCROACHMENT IN THE 12 FT. Encroachment UTILITY EASEMENT AT 345 BELLAIRE AVENUE. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kehe, seconded by Ensign, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M. eiArez—e} APPROVED BY ME THIS RBERT H. VOLBERDING, , 1980 R . ; `MAYOR Bertha Eleanor Roh/bach, City Clerk