06-19-2000036
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS I DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER I MONDAY I
JUNE 19, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Acting Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:34 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, June 19, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Elstner, Becker, Smith, Petersen. Aldermen
Christiansen, Sayad, and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:37 p.m.
Alderman Christiansen arrived in Executive Session at 6: 47
p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager and Fire Chief Farinella,
Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Sturlini, Director of Public
Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Director of Community Development
D'Onofrio, Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant
City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
WELCOME:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to go
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Elstner, Becker,
Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Christiansen, Sayad, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:35 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
into
real
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Petersen.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Acting Mayor Arredia welcomed the students from Maine
West High School who are participating in the City's
Clinical Government Program, which is now in its 25th
year.
Acting Mayor Arredia introduced Donna Catlett, President
of the Des Plaines Arts Council, who presented
certificates to the following scholarship winners:
Elisabeth Jacobsen, Orchard Place School
Jessica Jacobsen, Orchard Place School
Tracey Buyle, Maine West High School
Danielle Sedory, Maine West High School
Daniel Nowak, University of Notre Dame
Brad Fellows, Oakton Community College and NIU
Des Plaines Optimist Club member, Del Johnson, introduced
the two (2) winners of the local Optimist Oratorical
Contest, Rebecca Cooper and Ahj aaz Alibhai, who presented
their winning oratories.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council reminding the Library Board that when they hold
their fundraising event soon, they will need to get a
liquor license.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PREVAILING
WAGE RATES:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-27-00
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
556
CONCORD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-28-00
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
2584
RUSTY DR.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-29-00
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Alderman Brookman requested that Items 6, 6a and 21 be
removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Becker
requested that Item 10 be removed; Alderman Beauvais
requested that Item 11 be removed; and Alderman
Christiansen requested that Item 13 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 10, 11, 13 and 21.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and requests
were approved; Ordinances M-21-00, M-22-00, M-23-00, M-
24-00, Z-9-00, and Z-10-00 were adopted; Ordinances M-27-
00, M-28-00, M-29-00, M-30-00 and M-31-00 were placed on
First Reading; and Resolution R-43-00 was adopted.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held June 5,
2000, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that pursuant to Section 820 ILCS
130/1 of the State Statutes (1998), City establish
prevailing rate of wages for laborers, mechanics and
other workers employed in performing construction of
public works for the City -ANNUAL REQUIREMENT; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
27-00, AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO 820 ILCS 130/1, ET SEQ.
(1998) PERTAINING TO WAGES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION AND PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in City-
owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at 556
Concord Lane; Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-28-00,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLAS SAMUELSON, PROPERTY OWNER,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER
SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 556 CONCORD
LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in City-
owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at 2584
Rusty Drive; Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-29-00,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DELORES DAVIS, PROPERTY OWNER, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 2584 RUSTY DRIVE,
DES PLAINES I ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
1878
FARGO AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-30-00
ROADWAY
CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT/
WIEBOLDT
DRIVE:
Resolution
R-42-00
TEMPORARY
CLOSING/
CENTRAL RD.
JULY 4TH:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-43-00
DESIGN-
CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION/
WEB FORD
PARK. LOT:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
775
MEADOW DR.:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in City-
owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1878
Fargo Avenue; Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-30-00,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VIRGINIA STONER, PROPERTY OWNER,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN SPRINKLER
SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF 1878 FARGO
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern about the impact of
traffic on Seegers Road when Wieboldt Drive is closed
during reconstruction and who is going to pay for any
damage to Seegers Road from the additional truck traffic.
Director of Engineering Oakley stated that reconstruction
would take about two (2) weeks and he would work with
Sysco Food Services to control the traffic on Seegers
Road during that time.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Acting Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Agreement for Roadway
Construction" with Sysco Food Services-Chicago, Inc., 250
Wieboldt Drive, Des Plaines, and Bake-Line Products,
Inc. , a/k/ a Keebler Company, One Hollow Tree Lane,
Elmhurst, IL 60126, for reconstruction of Wieboldt Drive
from Wolf Road to end of roadway; Sysco Food Services-
Chicago to purchase NICOR portion of roadway and dedicate
to the City; City to pay 30% of roadway reconstruction,
400' at approximately $60, 000/Contingency Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-42-00, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SYSCO FOOD
SERVICES, BAKE-LINE PRODUCTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AT 250 WIEBOLDT DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve temporary closing of
Central Road from Des Plaines-River Road to East River
(Bender) Road on July 4, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., during July 4th fireworks display near Oakton
Community College; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-43-00, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CLOSURE
OF CENTRAL ROAD FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY, 2000 FESTIVITIES
IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Seton
Engineering, 100 N. Brockway Street, Palatine, IL 60067,
to perform design and construction inspection for the
reconstruction of Webford Commuter Parking Lot, in an
amount not -to-exceed $12 , O 8 5 /Year 2 o o o Parking Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for two (2)
Variations to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments, for property located at 775 Meadow Drive, as
follows: 1) permit a 20' wide driveway at the front
property line (Code permits a limit of 18') ; and 2)
permit construction of a patio that would extend 17.2 ~
--
MEADOW DR.
(Cont'd.)
c.o. #2/
RIVERVIEW
SEWER
PROJECT:
YEAR 2000
SIDEWALK
AND CURB
REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
039
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from the building foundation (Code permits patios to
extend 15' from the building foundation). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Alderman Becker stated his concern that the City gave
Harza Engineering a contract to be the construction
engineers for the Riverview Sewer Project and there is
now two (2) change orders; it was their responsibility
to find out what was needed on this job; he would like
Harza Engineering to meet with the City Council and
explain why this happened before any other work is given
to them.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
Staff recommendation and approve Change Order #2 (Change
Order #1 approved on May 15, 2000), to contract with
DiPaolo Company, 4350 DiPaolo Center, Glenview, IL 60025
(approved on April 19, 1999) for Riverview Relief .
Combined Sewer Project, to install a slide gate to
control the amount of dry-weather sewage flows, as well
as a concrete collar and pipe cradle, in the total amount
of $31,525/General Improvement Fund; and further
recommend that Harza Engineering meet with the City
Council to review their responsibilities for overseeing
this project. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais requested that the bid be awarded
Part 1, Part 2 and the Golf Road portion of Part 3 of
Year 2000 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program;
would like the Garland Place Cul-De-Sac portion of
bid tabled until July 10, 2000.
for
the
she
the
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for Year 2000
Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program as follows:
Part 1 -Misc. Sidewalk & Curb to the only bidder,
Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie,
IL 60077, in the total bid amount of $1, 052, 475/MFT
Funds, Section 00-00000-00 GM;
Part 2 Dover Lane Sidewalk to the lowest bidder,
Alliance Contractors, Inc., 1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock,
IL 60098, in the bid amount of $53,988.75 plus a
contingency of $16,011 for appurtenant restoration work,
for a total of $70,000/CDBG Funds; and
Part 3 Golf Road Sidewalks to the lowest bidder,
Alliance Contractors, Inc., 1166 Lake Avenue, Woodstock,
IL 60098, in the total bid amount of $23, 536/General
Improvement Fund.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the bid
award for construction of the Garland Place Cul-De-Sac
be TABLED until July 10, 2000. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Cumberland Circle Concrete and
Gutter Removal and Replacement, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Thursday, July 6, 2000. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS/
WEBSTER LANE
SIDEWALKS:
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-31-00
AMENDMENT/
COUNCIL
PROCEDURES:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-21-00
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
367 XING:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-22-00
LIC. AGREE./
XYLEMORE
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOC.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-23-00
LIC. AGREE./
630
XYLEMORE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-24-00
LIC. AGREE./
1150
WEXFORD CT • :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-25-00
GO BOND
ISSUE/ STR.
IMPROVE.:
040
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PAGE FIVE
Alderman Christiansen stated he will be voting against
advertising for bids for this project; he is not against
safety for children, he just doesn't approve of this
expenditure.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Webster Lane Sidewalk and Drainage
Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6 ,
2000. Motion declared carried. Alderman Christiansen
voted no.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Digital Voice Recording,
Monitoring and Playback System, returnable by 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, July 7, 2 o O o . Mot ion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to approve Mayoral
appointment of Jana B. Haas to the SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMISSION, term to expire August 31, 2002. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-31-00, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
I "ADMINISTRATIVE" CHAPTER 6 "COUNCIL" SECTION 9
"PROCEDURE" TO ADD A NEW NUMBER 4 TO INCLUDE "ALDERMANIC
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS" TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-21-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RON LAVINE, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
367 KING LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-22-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KYLEMORE GREENS
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, TOM FREEMAN, DIRECTOR, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
630 KYLEMORE DRIVE AND 1150 WEXFORD COURT, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-23-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WALTER BYK, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
630 KYLEMORE DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-24-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VASANT TRIVEDI,
PROPERTY OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT
OF 1150 WEXFORD COURT, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of June 19,
2 o o o, regarding the bid opening this morning for the Year
2000 $4.11 million General Obligation Bond, the proceeds
of which will be used for payment of the street
improvements in the Year 2000 Street Rehabilitation, ~
M-25-00
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-9-00
VARIATION/
2040
BUSSE HWY.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-10-00
CONDIT. USE/
1473
ELLINWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY:
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
ELECTRIC
POWER
ALLIANCE:
ZONING CASE
00-25-CU
CONDIT. USE./
1974 MINER:
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Contracts #1 and #2; the low bidder was ANB AMRO-LaSalle
Capital Markets for a net interest rate of 5.27%.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-25-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$4,110,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
SERIES 2000, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-9-00, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8 . 2 -1 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID BRICK FENCE 3.5 FEET
TALL WITH A 7 FOOT TALL DRIVEWAY GATE AT 2040 BUSSE
HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 00-22-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda .
. Moved by Elstner, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-10-00, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 . 3 -1 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CLASS B RESTAURANT
AT 14 7 3 ELLINWOOD STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE 0 0 -
23-CU). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session (held earlier in the
evening) that Staff be authorized to proceed as directed
regarding acquisition of real property. Motion declared
carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Smith, Chair
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of June 9,
2000, regarding the City participating in the bulk
purchase of electricity for streetlight, parking lots,
water facilities, etc. (Commonwealth Edison currently
grants free electrical service to City Hall, Police and
Fire facilities and the Library) , being coordinated by
the City of Chicago; the estimated savings to the City
would be from six (6) to ten (10) percent and there would
be a guaranteed price savings clause.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that the City join the Local Government Electric
Power Alliance for the bulk purchase of electricity; the
Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary documents; and further recommend that
Resolution R-45-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of June 6, 2000, regarding request for a Conditional
Use to permit a place of worship in a C-2 Limited Off ice
Commercial District on property located at 1974 Miner
Street; the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals voted to
recommend denial of this request; the Staff is
1974 MINER
(Cont'd.)
' 042
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PAGE SEVEN
recommending that this request be approved.
The attorney for the petitioner addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that this congregation has no place
of worship in the Chicagoland area; they must travel to
Racine, Wisconsin; classes would be held on Sunday and
Monday evenings for approximately 50 people.
Alderman Beauvais asked how many of the people that now
travel to Racine, Wisconsin, would come to this location
and how many live in Des Plaines. The attorney stated
that approximately 35 people now going to Racine,
Wisconsin, would come here; two (2) families live in Des
Plaines.
Alderman Christiansen asked the attorney about growth.
The attorney stated that he hopes they do grow; the
building can accommodate 50 people; they will open new
centers if they have to.
Alderman Elstner asked why they needed so many parking
spaces. The attorney stated that the Des Plaines Zoning
Board of Appeals objected to the parking that was there
so the petitioner went to Wheels, Inc., 666 Garland
Place, and arranged to lease additional spaces.
Alderman Brookman stated her concern about parking; what
if Wheels, Inc. cannot guarantee these additional spaces;
this is the only additional parking in the area; the
parking is woefully inadequate.
Alderman Smith stated that this church is meeting the
City's minimum parking requirement; we would be hard
pressed to deny this request.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the City must show the
least restrictive means and a compelling interest in
order to deny this request.
Alderman Beauvais asked whether they could expand.
Director D'Onofrio said no, they would have to come back
to the City Council to amend the Conditional Use.
Acting Mayor Arredia stated that they could meet on days
other than Sunday and Monday nights; he is concerned
about the parking.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 00-25-CU,
to DENY request for Conditional Use to permit a place of
worship in a C-2 Limited Off ice Commercial District on
property located at 1974 Miner Street.
Alderman Christiansen reminded the aldermen that the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals recommended to deny this
request; $21,000 would be taken off the tax rolls.
The petitioner's real estate representative addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they have been
searching for a site for two (2) years; the petitioner
is a fine human being who has another job and would not
have the time to expand the hours that this building
would be used; he urged the aldermen to approve this
request.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she is very concerned about
the parking and future growth of this church.
The attorney for the petitioner stated that the City
could impose conditions on the Conditional Use to satisfy
the concerns of the aldermen; the petitioner would pay
the City's portion of the tax bill.
1974 MINER
(Cont'd.)
PARKING/
CHURCHES:
ZONING CASE
00-26-V
VARIATION/
1104 THACKER:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PROPOSED
PAY
INCREASE/
POLICE
SERGEANTS:
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/SOC:
MINUTES/
5/15/00:
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PAGE EIGHT
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't see parking as the
problem, but just that there are too many churches.
Motion declared carried on the motion. Alderman Smith
voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that Staff be authorized to review
parking requirements for churches and report back to the
Committee. Motion declared carried.
Director of Community Development D'Onofrio reviewed his
memo of June 6, 2000, regarding request for Variation to
permit construction of a 22' x 46.35' detached garage on
property located at 1104 E. Thacker Street; the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend to
grant this request; the Staff recommends that this
request be denied.
Alderman Brookman stated that she agrees with the Des
Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals; the garage will be used
as the petitioner stated; it will not overwhelm the
property; she will be voting in favor of this request.
Petitioners, Tony and Jennifer Schimka, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they have contacted
the neighbors and there were no objections; the addition
would be used for storage of his collection of classic
automobiles.
Moved by Elstner, seconded Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals and
recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 00-26-V,
to grant request for Variation to permit construction of
a 22' x 46.35' detached garage in R-1 Single-Family
Residential District on property located at 1104 E.
Thacker Street; and an ordinance be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening (this ordinance
will be prepared after this meeting) . Motion declared
carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Brookman, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council approval of June 19, 2000 -Warrant Register, in
the amount of $3,751,403.80; and further recommend that
Resolution R-44-00 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Elstner, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to grant a 2% pay increase for Police Sergeants,
retroactive to May 1, 2000; and further recommend that
Ordinance M-32-00 be placed on First Reading at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council that matter of membership dues for
the Suburban O'Hare Commission be TABLED until July 10,
2000. Motion declared carried.
ACTING MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE
CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
May 15, 2000 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried. ~
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
ELECTRIC
POWER
ALLIANCE:
Resolution
R-45-00
ZONING CASE
00-25-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1974 MINER:
PARKING/
CHURCHES:
ZONING CASE
00-26-V
VARIATION/
1104 THACKER:
Ordinance
Z-12-00
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-44-00
PAY
INCREASE/
POLICE
SERGEANTS:
Ordinance
M-32-00
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
join the Local Government Electric Power Alliance for the
bulk purchase of electricity; the Acting Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents;
and adopt Resolution R-45-00, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE ACTING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ELECTRIC POWER ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
BULK ELECTRICITY FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
00-25-CU, to DENY request for Conditional Use to permit
a place of worship in a C-2 Limited Office Commercial
District on property located at 1974 Miner Street.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that Staff
be authorized to review parking requirements for churches
and report back to the Committee of the Whole. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning
Case 00-26-V, to grant request for Variation to permit
construction of a 22' x 46.35' detached garage in R-1
Single-Family Residential District on property located
at 1104 E. Thacker Street; and place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-12-00. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Brookman, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-12-00, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.1-3 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A 22' X 26' GARAGE ADDITION INCREASING THE WIDTH TO
46.35' AND THE TOTAL AREA TO 973.6 FEET, INSTEAD OF THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED 24' X 30' AND TOTAL AREA OF 720 SQUARE
FEET, AT 1104 E. THACKER, DES PLAINES (CASE 00-26-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Petersen
NAYS: 1-Smith
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-44-00, 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:
$3,751,403.80. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant
a 2% pay increase for Police Sergeants, retroactive to
May 1, 2000; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-32-
00. Motion declared carried.
M-32-00
(Cont'd. )
MEMBERSHIP
DUES/SOC:
ZONING CASE
00-32-A
1665-1785
TOUHY AVE.:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second reading and adopt Ordinance M-32-00, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE II-A "POLICE GROUP," TO
REFLECT A 2% PARITY INCREASE FOR POLICE SERGEANTS
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000 TO APRIL 30, 2001. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Petersen
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Sayad
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
matter of membership dues for the Suburban O'Hare
Commission be TABLED until July 10, 2000. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that Zoning Case
00-32-A, requesting a Map Amendment to change the present
zoning district from R-1 Single-Family Residential
District to C-2 Limited Off ice Commercial District on
property located at 1665-1785 Touhy Avenue, be TABLED
(this matter is presently scheduled to be heard by the
Des Plaines Plan Commission on June 26, 2000). Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK
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