09-04-2001-
043
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 TUESDAY I
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor Anthony
W. Arredia at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial
Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday,
September 4, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent. Alderman Becker
left the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Also present were: Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider,
Administrative Assistant Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Assistant
Director of Finance Jisa, Police Chief Ryan, Deputy Fire Chief Pratt,
Director of Public Works Killian, City Engineer Oakley, Acting Director
of Community Development Molinari, Director of Human Resources & Services
Merriman, Assistant City Attorney Bartel, and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
RECOGNITION:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
PROPOSED
TIF #6
MANNHEIM-
HIGGINS:
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to go into
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining,
probable litigation and personnel. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen,· Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call
Beauvais,
Argus.
indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
The opening prayer was given by Pastor George Schelter,
Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia presented a "Be Nice" Award to Mrs. Martha
Nyberg, a 97 year old resident who checks on her
neighbors home alone, bakes cakes and cookies for the
children on her block and is always alert to watch for
anything out of the ordinary in the neighborhood; she was
nominated by her neighbor Sylvia Papadopoulos.
Mayor Arredia presented a "Be Nice" Award to Mr. Peter
Cristo, who allowed access to his home for EMA volunteers
during a recent storm, made coffee, provided snacks and
pop during the entire time; he was nominated by EMA
Coordinator Don Meseth and EMA volunteers.
Mayor Arredia recognized Police Officer Matthew Kulak who
received the Northwest Police Foundation's Delinquency
Control Institute scholarship for the January 7 to
February 15, 2002 session in the amount of $1,500.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
4, 2001
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
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Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
proposed development plan for the proposed Mannheim-
Higgins Roads Redevelopment Project Area, bounded by
Higgins Road on the south, Mannheim Road on the west, E.
Railroad Avenue on the east and Greenleaf Avenue on the
north, and adoption of tax increment financing for
proposed TIF #6.
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider introduced
Attorney Stuart Diamond, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Cope &
Bush, PC, 140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite #600, Chicago,
IL 60603, City's legal counsel in this matter, who
reviewed the legal process that has been followed leading
up to the public hearing. Mr. Diamond stated that public
input will be received this evening and again on
September 17, 2001, regarding this matter.
Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider also
introduced Mr. Les Pollack, Camiros, Ltd., 411 S. Wells
Street, Chicago, IL 60607, City's planning consultant,
who gave a brief overview of the project; the area
consists of seven (7) blocks, approximately 40.5 acres;
there are no residences, just businesses.
Mr. Carmen Sarlo, 3051 Scott Street, addressed the City
Council questioning if proper notice was given for this
meeting. Mr. Schneider said a notice was in the August
8, 2001 newspaper; all legal requirements were met. Mr.
Sarlo also asked if this plan met all the requirements
of a TIF or will there be deviations from the existing
ordinance. Mr. Pollack said this plan conforms to the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Mrs. Madlan McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the proposed area is really tiny,
especially at the top; she hopes it won't be a parking
lot; do the businesses know this is coming?; is there
going to be light pollution?; we should not jump into
this too quickly. Mr. Schneider stated that everyone
within the proposed area has been notified and al so those
residents 750 feet away; everyone was sent a copy of the
plan.
Mr. Scott Klein, who has a business in the proposed TIF
area, addressed the City Council that his company will
be displaced by this project; the City has allowed this
area to disintegrate; he is voicing his objection to this
redevelopment plan.
State Representative Rosemary Mulligan , 856 E. Grant
Drive, addressed the City Council questioning what will
be left of this proposed TIF area if the O'Hare expansion
goes through; what if the roadways are changed. Mr.
Schneider said that everything was taken into
consideration.
Alderman Beauvais questioned whether businesses would be
displaced or would they be asked to become part of the
development. Mr. Schneider said he couldn't guarantee
that they would be part of the plan; it depends on what
the City Council wants in the area.
A representative from School District #207 addressed the
City Council stating that they are not opposed to this
TIF project but they would like to have an agreement with
the City that the TIF will be paid down as soon as
possible; they would like the City to use the Hotel-Motel
Tax and the Sales Tax for this purpose.
PUB. HEAR.
(Cont'd.)
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
HIRING OF
CITY
MANAGER:
CHANGE
ORDERS/
NEW
LIBRARY:
RATIFY
UNION AGREE./
POLICE:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, that this Public
Hearing be recessed until Monday, September 17, 2001 at
7: 00 p. m. in Room 102 of City Hall. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council thanking Police Chief Ryan for his quick response
to a question he asked on August 6, 2001, regarding a
parking problem behind a restaurant on Oakton Street;
this gives teenagers a good image of the City.
State Representative Rosemary Mulligan, 856 E. Grant
Drive, addressed the City Council stating that it is
important to talk about the airport; she has tried twice
to get an IEPA study done for this area; there is a
different noise level depending on where you live in Des
Plaines; there are cancer clusters in this area; Lutheran
General Hospital is concerned; there is also pollution
from ground transportation not just airplanes; SOC is
representing us the way no one else is representing us;
there are a lot of questions that need to be answered;
health issues is a very big one.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to approve Mayoral
appointment of J. Scott Miller as City Manager, with a
base salary of $115,000; effective on or about October
15, 2001. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session to approve change orders
for corrective work at the new Library in the approximate
amount of $22,000/Library Contingency Fund. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with consensus in Executive Session to ratify the
collective bargaining agreement with MAP (Metropolitan
Alliance of Police -Chapter #240), for a period of three
(3) years beginning May 1, 2001 and expire April 30,
2004, Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same;
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
resolution and ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
City Clerk McAllister requested that Item 21 be removed
from consideration; this ordinance was adopted on August
20, 2001.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker,
Consent Agenda except for Item 21.
carried.
to establish a
Motion declared
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
CON. AGENDA
(Cont'd.)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PUBLIC
IMPROVE./
WESTFIELD
LANE
RESUBDIV.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-69-01
RETIREE
HEALTH
SAVINGS
PLAN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-70-01
PATIO
VARIATION/
750 w.
OAKTON:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1673
WEBSTER:
Consent
Agenda
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Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-43-01, M-44-01, M-46-01 and Z-14-01 were adopted;
Ordinance A-1-01 was placed on First Reading and
Resolutions R-69-01 and R-70-01 were adopted.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the Committee of the Whole held
August 13, 2001. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held August 20,
2001, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to approve minutes of
the Executive Session of the City Council held August 20,
2001. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept Public Improvements that include
sanitary and storm sewers, a water service, a fire
hydrant and a storm water detention basin on Outlot "A"
for Westfield Lane Resubdivision, 1320 S. Mt. Prospect
Road, southwest corner of Westfield Lane and Mt. Prospect
Road, and authorize release of public improvement surety
of $1,245.75 (cash warranty of $1,245.75 to be held for
18 months); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-
69-01, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WESTFIELD RESUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 1320 MT. PROSPECT ROAD (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MT. PROSPECT ROAD AND WESTFIELD LANE) DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan, and
all subsequent Adoption Agreements, with the ICMA
Retirement Corporation, for all full-time City employees;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-70-01, A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN TO
INCLUDE THE NEW "VANTAGECARE RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN"
AVAILABLE FOR ALL CITY OF DES PLAINES FULL-TIME
EMPLOYEES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for an after-the-fact
Variation to Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code
Amendments for property located at 750 W. Oakton Street,
to permit a 28' x 30' patio that would extend 30' from
the building foundation (Code permits patios to extend
15' from the building foundation); contingent upon
petitioner paying a double permit fee ($150) for building
without a permit. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for a Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for
property located at 1673 Webster Lane, to permit widening
of driveway from existing width of 9' to 18'; contingent
upon the driveway approach lining up with the driveway
at the petitioner's property line. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
346 DOVER:
Consent
Agenda
POLICE
TRAINING
PROGRAM:
Consent
Agenda
MAINT. AGR./
POLICE CAR
COMPUTERS
& RADIOS:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #2/
CONCRETE
RESTORATION:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #1/
P.W. STREET
RESURFAC.:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #1/
LEAHY CIR.-
KING LANE
SEWER
PROJECT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
DOWNTOWN
DECORATIVE
LIGHTS:
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request for Variation to Section
4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a parking pad, 9' x 46', in the front
yard of property located at 346 Dover Lane. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize payment to The Site, 11311
Skunkhollow Road, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053, for three-day
Tactical Carbine Training Program for 15 police officers,
July 6-8, 2001, in the amount of $6,875/Budgeted Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to accept proposal from Chicago
Communication Service, Inc., 200 Spangler Avenue,
Elmhurst, IL 60126, to provide a one-year service
maintenance agreement for all Police Department in-car
computers, squad radios and portable radios, for a
monthly fee of $1, 426. 25/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #2 to contract
with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, 800 W. Irving Park
Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Change Order #1 approved on
June 18, 2001--$100,000 and original contract approved
on April 16, 2001--$44,917.50), for additional concrete
restoration due to watermain breaks and repairs due to
sewer work, increasing size of parking pads at Fire
Stations #1 and #2, additional aprons and walkway, in the
amount of $80,132.88/2002 CIP, for a contract total of
$225,050.38. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to contract
with Orange Crush, L.L.C., 321 S. Center Street,
Hillside, IL 60162 (original contract approved on March
19, 2001 in the amount of $526,049.90, for 2001 Public
Works Street Resurfacing Program), to complete one (1)
or two (2) additional streets per Ward, in the amount of
$90,000/2001 CIP, for a contract total of $616,049.90.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to contract
with Martam Construction, 1200 Gasket Drive, Elgin, IL
60120 (original contract approved on May 21, 2001 in the
amount of $420, 630 for Leahy Circle/King Lane Storm Sewer
Project) to interconnect existing storm sewers with
proposed Leahy Circle storm sewer as required by Cook
County Highway Department, in the amount of $69,476/
General Improvement Fund, for a contract total of
$490, 106. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for Downtown Electric
Services Upgrade for Decorative Lights, to the lowest
bidder, Adlite Electric, 1355 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines,
in the amount not-to-exceed $92,826/2001 TIF #1 Budget.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 13 In-Car Video Cameras, returnable by 3:00
p. m., Thursday, September 20, 2 001. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.~
ANNEXATION/
170 NORTH
E. RIVER:
Consent
Agenda
Ord. A-1-01
ORDINANCE
M-43-01
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
731
CASTLEREA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-44-01
LIQ. LIC./
1730 s.
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-46-01
NEWS BOX
ORDINANCE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-14-01
VARIATION/
9 WESTFIELD:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
HOTEL-
MOTEL TAX:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to place on First
Reading Ordinance A-1-01, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN
LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 170 NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda (further action on this
matter under Consent Agenda on October 15, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-
43-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH QUINTIN PADAWANG, PROPERTY
OWNER, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND LAWN
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF
731 CASTLEREA LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-
44-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V, "LICENSES" CHAPTER
34 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 18, "LICENSE
LIMITATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF CLASS "G" LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE TO ADD
CROWN JEWEL RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 1730 S. ELMHURST ROAD
IN DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance M-
4 6 -01, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF NEWS
RACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND AMENDING THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 59, ENTITLED
"NEWS RACKS" TO TITLE V, BUSINESS REGULATIONS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to adopt Ordinance z-
14-01, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTIONS
8.2-l(B) AND 8.2-6(A) OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SIX FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE IN THE
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FRONT YARD INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
FOUR FEET AND 50% OPEN, AT 9 WESTFIELD LANE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (CASE 01-28-V). Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the September 4, 2001 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,370,539.38;
and further recommend that Resolution R-71-01 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that no final action would be taken
tonight regarding implementation of any of the taxes that
are going to be discussed tonight; they will be on the
agenda for at least two (2) more meetings.
Alderman Becker asked whether an increase in the hotel-
motel tax would hurt the City in negotiating with
developers. Acting City Manager-EDC Director Schneider
said no; it doesn't affect the construction costs.
Mr. Rick Ornberg, Executive Director, Des Plaines Chamber
of Commerce & Industry, addressed the Committee of the
Whole stating that the Chamber is preparing a packet for
the aldermen to consider before the next meeting.
HOTEL-MOTEL
(Cont'd.)
PACKAGE
LIQUOR
TAX:
CONSTRUCTION
VALUES
(BUILDING
PERMIT
FEES) :
SUBDIVISION
FEES:
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Mr. Ken Barker, General Manager, Comfort Inn-O'Hare, 2175
Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, addressed the Committee of the
Whole and submitted their formal letter of opposition to
this tax increase; we need to keep the tax where it is
so we have a big advantage over other hotels-motels in
the area because we are so close together.
The general manager of Courtyard by Marriott-
Chicago/O' Hare, 2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that they
are opposed to any kind of increase, but if you have to
increase the tax, use it to promote tourism; the tax
could be split several ways.
Mr. Ornberg stated that this money could be used for a
brochure of local services, etc., and put in every hotel-
motel room.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Argus, to recommend
to the City Council that Hotel-Motel Tax be increased to
6%, effective November 1, 2001; and the City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried
Alderman Becker asked if we have any idea how much the
City will really benefit from this tax increase. Mr.
Egeberg said there is no need to hire anyone extra; just
educate the businesses; this tax is much easier to
enforce than others.
Mr. Walter Fornek, President, Gold Standard Enterprises,
Inc., 5100 W. Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077, who owns
Binny's Beverage Depot, 767 W. Golf Road, Des Plaines,
addressed the Committee of the Whole, stating that they
are proud to do business in Des Plaines; they promote the
City all the time with money; one half of their employees
are Des Plaines residents; within the next 20 months they
will have to decide if they are going to stay in Des
Plaines; if the City doesn't implement the new tax, they
will stay here forever; please do not increase this tax.
Motion by Alderman Smith to recommend to the City Council
that the Package Liquor Tax be increased to 2%, died for
lack of a second.
Alderman Sayad questioned how much notice the businesses
should have to implement this tax increase. Mr. Egeberg
said maybe this should be effective December 1, 2001.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council that the Package Liquor Tax be increased by
1%, effective December 1, 2001; delete the last sentence
in Section 3 -"Tax Imposed" of the proposed ordinance;
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council that the Construction Values basis (building
permit fees) for single family residence, apartment and
condominium, and industrial and commercial be increased
as proposed in the draft ordinance, effective November
1, 2001; and City Attorney be authorized to prepare final
ordinance. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker suggested that the various subdivision
acre fees be each increased by $50.
Alderman Murphy stated that there should be some reason
for using that figure; some rationale.
Mr. Egeberg stated that the Staff could get some
comparison figures from other communities; what is being
presented is the captured cost of doing business.
SUBDIV. FEES
(Cont'd.)
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
TAX:
VEHICLE
LICENSE
FEE:
ADD. WORK/
SELF-HELP
CLOSET, 600
ALGONQUIN:
SCULPTURE
PARK:
050
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to
the City Council that the increase for Subdivision Fees
be TABLED until September 17, 2001, and Staff be
authorized to prepare a comparison study with costs.
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Wayne
Committee
hurting.
Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
of the Whole stating that restaurants are
Moved by Argus, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to the
City Council that the Food and Beverage Tax be increased
by 1%, effective December 1, 2001, and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared
carried.
State Representative Rosemary Mulligan, 856 E. Grant
Drive, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
the City might want to notify senior citizens that they
may be eligible for Circuit Breaker and receive a
discount; a list could be obtained from the Illinois
Department of Revenue.
Mr. Dick Ahlman, 314 Columbia Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that all these taxes
become a law enforcement issue; these may not be a one-
time tax increase.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council that the increase for Vehicle License Fees
be TABLED until October 1, 2001, and Staff be authorized
to prepare a cost analysis for this program. Motion
declared carried.
COMMUNITY SERVICES Alderman Argus, Chair
Alderman Argus introduced Mrs. Jan Goczkowski, Board
member, Des Plaines Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry.
A brief discussion was held on the various items that
need repair at 600 Algonquin Road.
Alderman Sayad asked if this is all the repairs
necessary. City Attorney Wiltse said he believes this
is a one-time repair request.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council to approve payment for the various repairs
at the Self-Help Closet & Food Pantry, 600 Algonquin
Road, in an amount up to $1, 100. Motion declared
carried. Alderman Christiansen abstained (conflict of
interest).
President Candice Messerschmidt, Des Plaines Sculpture
Park, Inc., addressed the Committee of the Whole and gave
an update of the Sculpture Park activities and their
efforts to promote the Park through banners, brochures,
website, video tape on Channel #17; towns with art do
better economically; many local governments donate money
to the arts--it could be a percentage of new construction
paid by developers; they will continue to seek grants,
corporate support and City support; they need approval
for money tonight and suggested locations for the art.
Alderman Sayad asked Mrs. Messerschmidt if she was asking
for $19,000 for five (5) locations. She said yes.
Alderman Sayad stated that if they found sites downtown,
we could use TIF money.
Alderman Murphy stated that she thinks this is a
wonderful idea, but we need some specific sites.
SCULPTURES
(Cont'd.)
PRAIRIE AVE.
PARKING
LANE/PEARSON
TO RIVER:
VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION/
141 AND
161 NORTH
EAST RIVER:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to recommend to the
City Council to approve funding for 2001 to the Des
Plaines Sculpture Park, Inc. for three (3) to five (5)
pieces of sculpture to be placed in the downtown area,
sites to be determined by Des Plaines Sculpture Park,
Inc., in the amount of $19,035/TIF Funds.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council
to approve funding for 2001 to the Des Plaines Sculpture
Park, Inc. for five (5) pieces of sculpture, sites to be
determined by Des Plaines Sculpture Park, Inc., in the
amount of $19,035/General Fund, with the possibility of
this amount being decreased at budget time.
Following further discussion, moved by Sayad, seconded
by Becker, to call for the question. Motion declared
carried.
Motion declared FAILED on the substitute motion.
Aldermen Christiansen and Smith voted yes.
Motion declared carried on the ORIGINAL motion.
ENGINEERING Alderman Christiansen, Chair
Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed this request by
Aldermen Beauvais and Christiansen to construct a parking
lane along the south side of Prairie Avenue opposite the
Heritage parking garage and adjacent to the Central
School ball fields.
Alderman Sayad stated that he is all for this; this is
worthwhile; it is a safety factor.
Alderman Argus stated that if there is any way to relieve
congestion around schools, she is all for it.
Mayor Arredia stated that perhaps we should look at the
parking at all the schools and what the City can do to
alleviate some of the parking problems.
Mrs. Madlan McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating we should tell children
to come to school on a bus and the parents not bring
them; there should be more buses. Alderman Beauvais
stated that it cost over $500 per year to bus each child.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to authorize construction of a parking lane
along the south side of Prairie Avenue opposite the
Heritage parking garage and adjacent to the Central
School ball fields, consisting of 23 parking spaces and
relocation of surface utilities (fire hydrants, street
lights and lighting controller) in the area, in the
amount of $50,800/TIF Funds. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
City Attorney Wiltse reviewed his memo of August 24,
2001, regarding a request by Eugene Moiescu, 161 N. East
River Road, that the City annex 141 and 161 N. East River
Road, and the property be zoned R-3 Townhouse Residential
District. Mr. Moiescu addressed the Committee of the
Whole and answered questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to recommend to the
City Council to approve the annexation of 141 and 161
North East River (Bender) Road, a three (3) acre parcel
on the east side of East River Road, just north of the
ANNEXATION
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-71-01
HOTEL-
MOTEL TAX:
PACKAGE
LIQUOR
TAX:
CONSTRUCTION
VALUES
(BUILDING
PERMIT
FEES} :
SUBDIVISION
FEES:
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corporate limits; property be zoned R-3 townhouse
Residential District; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinances. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-71-01, 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:
$2,370,539.38. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Hotel-
Motel Tax be increased to 6%, effective November 1, 2001;
and the City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on September 17, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Package
Liquor Tax be increased by 1%, effective December 1,
2001; delete the last sentence in Section 3 "Tax
Imposed" of the proposed ordinance; and City Attorney be
authorized to draft necessary ordinance. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on September 17, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
Construction Values basis (building permit fees) for
single family residence, apartment and condominium, and
industrial and commercial, be increased as proposed in
the draft ordinance, effective November 1, 2001; and City
Attorney be authorized to prepare final ordinance. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on September 17, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
increase for Subdivision Fees be TABLED until September
17, 2001, and Staff be authorized to prepare a community
comparison study with costs. Motion declared carried
(this date was later changed to October 1, 2001).
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
TAX:
VEHICLE
LICENSE
FEES:
ADD. WORK/
SELF-HELP
CLOSET, 600
ALGONQUIN:
SCULPTURE
PARK:
PRAIRIE AVE.
PARKING
LAND/PEARSON
TO RIVER:
VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION/
141 AND
161 NORTH
EAST RIVER:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Food
and Beverage Tax be increased by 1%, effective December
1, 2001; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on September 17, 2001).
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the
increase for Vehicle License Fees be TABLED until October
1, 2001, and Staff be authorized to prepare a cost
analysis for this program. Motion declared carried
(further action on this matter under Committee of the
Whole on October 1, 2001).
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
payment for the various repairs at the Self-Help Closet
& Food Pantry, 600 Algonquin Road, in an amount up to
$1,100/General Fund. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
ABSTAIN:l-Christiansen (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
funding for 2001 to the Des Plaines Sculpture Park, Inc.
for three ( 3) to five ( 5) pieces of sculpture to be
placed in the downtown area, sites to be determined by
Des Plaines Sculpture Park, Inc., in the amount of
$19,035/TIF Funds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to authorize
construction of a parking lane along the south side of
Prairie Avenue opposite the Heritage parking garage and
adjacent to the Central School ball fields, consisting
of 23 parking spaces and relocation of surface utilities
(fire hydrants, street lights and lighting controller)
in the area, in the amount of $50,800/TIF Funds. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
annexation of 141 and 161 North East River (Bender) Road,
a three (3) acre parcel on the east side of East River
Road, just north of the corporate limits; property be
zoned R-3 Townhouse Residential District; and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinances.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Brookman, Becker
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on October 15, 2001).
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:38 p.m.
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