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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS
RBERT H. VOLBERDING,
, 1980
R . ; `MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Roh/bach, City Clerk