09-03-2002011
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
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 6:15 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Tuesday, September 3, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Aldermen Beauvais was absent. Alderman Beauvais
arrived in Executive Session at 6:36 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Miller, Assistant to the City Manager
Bajor, Director of Finance Egeberg, Deputy Police Chief Schneider, Fire
Chief Farinella, Deputy Director of Community Development Molinari,
Director of Engineering Oakley, Acting Director of Public Works Dusckett,
Director of Human Resources & Services Merriman, Assistant City Attorney
Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
145 MORRISON,
MT. PROSPECT:
ACQUIS. OF
PROP./SETTING
PRICE OR
LEASE/
ESSER COURT:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation, collective
bargaining, and acquisition of real property and setting
of price for sale-lease. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Bec ker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia recognized resident Alanson "Hap" Holly
who is a recipient of the Dayton HamVention's Amateur of
the Year Award for his ham radio work.
Mayor Arredia recognized residents Graham and Linda
Hills who are the recipient of the Family of the Year
Award for their ten (10) years of volunteer service in
coordinating and teaching the Special Needs class at the
Lattof YMCA.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to send a letter of objection to the Cook County Board
of Appeals regarding the special use application for 145
Morrison Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL, in unincorporated
Cook County, Wheeling Township. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding acquisition
of real property/setting price or lease, south lot of
Esser Court. Motion declared carried. Alderman Becker
voted no.
RATIFY
AFSCME
CONTRACT:
Resolution
R-89-02
Ordinance
M-59-02
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that City ratify contract
with the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31, AFL-CIO Local
3891, effective May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2005;
adopt Resolution R-8 9-02, A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
(AFSCME) COUNCIL 31; and place on First Reading
Ordinance M-59-02. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-59-02, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SCHEDULE III "CLERICAL, ACCOUNTING AND
MISCELLANEOUS GROUP," AND SCHEDULE V "TECHNICAL,
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION GROUP," OF TITLE I,
"ADMINISTRATIVE," OF CHAPTER 15, "POSITION
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN," OF SECTION 4
"CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO THE CITY SERVICE," OF THE CITY
CODE OF DES PLAINES TO REFLECT A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE
MAY 1, 2002 TO APRIL 30, 2003; A 3.5% INCREASE EFFECTIVE
MAY 1, 2003 TO APRIL 30, 2004; AND A 3.5% INCREASE
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2004 TO APRIL 20, 2005. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he saw an emergency vehicle from
the North Maine Fire Protection District respond for us;
residents should feel a lot safer knowing that there is
always help on the way; they work together.
Mr. Dick Reddington, 546 S. Fifth Avenue, addressed the
City Council expressing his gratitude to the City
Council from the residents for all their hard work; the
City Council is doing a wonderful job.
Mrs. Gloria Keene, 2048 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that the film on Alanson "Hap" Holly's
life will be shown at the Library on September 29, 2002
at 2:00 pm.; this is a wonderful film about a remarkable
man.
Mr. Greg Lietzau, 2040 Miner Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he lives in a busy area of Des
Plaines; he is concerned about the safety of the
children; he can't send his children to school on their
bikes-the roads are too busy; walking on the sidewalk is
hazardous because they are overgrown with trees and
bushes.
Alderman Beauvais stated that the City has called Cook
County many times to trim this area; they tell the City
that they will put in on a work order; last year it took
three (3) months to complete their work order.
Mr. Jim Behrenfeld, 957 Acres Lane, addressed the City
Council stating there should be better notification of
the meetings; he would like to thank those aldermen who
came out to his area during the recent flooding;
standing water is a problem; residents in his area are
at risk with the rise of West Niles Virus cases; what is
the City going to do about this?
CITIZENS
(Cont'd.)
PETITIONS/
OPPOSED TO
EXPANSION OF
RIVER RD.:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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Alderman Beauvais stated that the Public Works
Department is going to contact some private spraying
companies, but residents can also help by purchasing
products for this problem at the hardware store.
Mrs. Sue Grish, 980 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that she would much rather be at home
celebrating her daughter's birthday than here
complaining about the flooding in her area; we shouldn't
have to come here all the time.
Mrs. Barbara McAlister, 4 7 5 Trailside Lane, addressed
the City Council and showed a film on the recent
flooding in her area; their flooding is getting
progressively worse; the City has been working on
alleviating flooding, but nothing is happening; there
are no reservoirs in place nor floodgates; it is time
for the City to take responsibility for this water;
maybe we should put a moratorium on building in these
areas.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that it is not easy to look at these
pictures; there is still work to be done; we have to put
in larger sewers.
Mrs. Linda Kiscellus, 324 Bellaire Avenue, addressed the
City Council stating that the entire City pays when even
a small area is flooded; we are asking for a temporary
moratorium on building until measures are put in place.
Mrs. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the City
Council and showed pictures of flooding in her area;
during the last rain roads were closed and no one could
reach Lutheran General Hospital; the City is allowing
building to go on in this area which is a flood plain;
the Code is not being paid attention to; it will take a
concentrated effort together to make this work; we don't
have the infrastructure in place to handle the water;
help us solve this problem.
Alderman Beauvais presented petitions to the City Clerk
from residences of 650 S. River Road who are against the
expansion of South River Road.
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 3, 3a, 4 and 4a
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 4 and 4a. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinance M-
50-02 was adopted; Ordinances M-58-02, T-6-02, T-7-02
and Z-23-02 were placed on First Reading; and Resolution
R-88-02 was adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
August 19, 2002, as published. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to approve
minutes of the Exe cu ti ve Session of the City Council
held August 19, 2002. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT/
51 SELL ST.:
Ordinance
M-56-02
RECAPTURE
AGREEMENT/
3209 OLD
HIGGINS RD. :
Ordinance
M-57-02
RAILROAD
ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-6-02
T-7-02
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Recapture Agreement with Jack J.
Ranieri, d/b/a Ranieri's Landscaping Service, Inc., for
his recovery of up to $15,975 for the installation of
the sanitary water sewer system line extension on
property located at 51 Sell Street; to be paid for by
owners of any properties which connect to the sanitary
water sewer system line at the end of ten (10) years
after ordinance is adopted; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-56-02. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-56-03, AN ORDINANCE
REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY WATER SEWER
SYSTEM BY RANIERI'S LANDSCAPING SERVICE, INC., 51 SELL
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute Recapture Agreement with M. C.
Steel for their recovery of up to $28, 4 94 for the
installation of the storm water sewer system line
extension on property located at 3209 Old Higgins Road;
to be paid for by owners of any properties which connect
to the storm water sewer system line; and City to become
absolute owner of said storm water sewer system line at
the end of ten (10) years after ordinance is adopted;
and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-57-02. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-57-02, AN ORDINANCE
REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM WATER SEWER SYSTEM
BY M.C. STEEL AT 3209 OLD HIGGINS ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title IX, Chapter 8
"Railroads" of the City Code to DELETE Section 9-8-3 -
"Street Crossings" in its entirety and replace it with
a new Section 9-8-3 -"Obstruction of Highway at Grade
Crossing" to prohibit a train from blocking an
intersection for longer than ten (10) minutes; and amend
Title X, Chapter 6 of the City Code to DELETE Section
10-6-20 -"Trains Not To Block Streets" (HOUSEKEEPING) ;
and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance T-6-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX,
"PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 8,
"RAILROADS" SECTION 3, "STREET CROSSINGS" OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE; and
Ordinance T-7-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X,
"TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 6, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES"
SECTION 20, "TRAINS NOT TO BLOCK STREETS" OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO DELETE SAID SECTION IN ITS
ENTIRETY.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
ZONING CASE
02-52-CU
CONDIT. USE/
570-584
OAKTON ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-23-02
FEDERAL
FUNDING/
LEE-MANNHEIM
PROJECT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-88-02
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1313
PENNSYLVANIA:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
371
DEMPSTER:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1100
ANDERSON
(FRONT YARD) :
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1100
ANDERSON
(REAR YARD) :
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY AND
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1100 HEWITT:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 02-52-CU, to grant request for a
Conditional Use to permit a Class B (fast Food)
restaurant in a C-3 General Commercial District on
property located at 570-584 Oakton Street; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-23-02,
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7. 3-6 (C) OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CLASS B RESTAURANT
AT 570-584 OAKTON STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE
02-52-CU) . Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve application for the
Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) for
reconstruction and reconfiguration of the Lee Street-
Mannheim Road intersection with matching funds to be
supplied by the City through a separate resolution at a
later date; this STP funding applies to the years 2006
through 2008; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-88-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION AND RECONFIGURATION OF THE LEE/MANNHEIM
INTERSECTION. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
widening of existing driveway from 11.5' to 18' in the
front yard on property located at 1313 Pennsylvania
Avenue. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, 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 12' wide driveway extension to the west
side of existing driveway to create a circular driveway
on property located at 371 Dempster Street. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for
property located at 1100 Anderson Terrace to permit a
patio and walkway, 25' x 15.5' in the front yard
approximately 24' from the building foundation (Code
prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from the
building foundation. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments for
property located at 1100 Anderson Terrace to permit
construction of a patio 12' x 15' in the middle of the
rear yard approximately 27' from the building foundation
(Code prohibits patios from extending more than 15' from
the building foundation) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-9 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
existing driveway to be enlarged from 12.5' to 15' and
the parking pad to be enlarged from 11' x 16' to 15' x
19' in the front yard of property located at 1100 N.
Hewitt Drive. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
FENCING/
FIRE STATION
jtl.;_
Consent
Agenda
REAPPOINT-
MENTS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-58-02
RESCIND
M-44-99/REV.
SHARING:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-50-02
LIC. AGREE./
263
PINEHURST:
Consent
Agenda
REDISTRICTING
OF THE CITY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from Cardinal
Fence & Supply, 612 E. Irving Park Road, Bensenville, IL
60106, to replace existing fencing (approximately 220')
at Fire Station #1, 405 S. River Road, in the amount of
$6,885/2002 Budget, and it would be in the best interest
of the City that usual bid procedures be waived. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to approve the
following Mayoral reappointments:
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
Paul Lippold, term to expire August 31, 2006
Bill Muehlenbeck, term to expire August 31, 2006
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Frank Stryczek, term to expire April 30, 2005
CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Michael Lake, term to expire August 31, 2006
Marilyn O'Brien, term to expire August 31, 2006
KEEP DES PLAINES BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Joan Chiropolos, term to expire June 1, 2005
LIBRARY BOARD
Noreen Lake, term to expire June 30, 2005
SPCIAL EVENTS COMMISSION
Sandra Anderson, term to expire August 31, 2006
Thomas Stettner, term to expire August 31, 2006
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-58-02, AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CITY
OF DES PLAINES MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE M-44-02 IN ITS
ENTIRETY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-50-02, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
DRIVEWAY APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH OWNER
ELIZABETH FIGUEROA, 263 PINEHURST DRIVE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. 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
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
City Clerk McAllister presented her rationale for drawing
the redistricting map as authorized by the City Council
on January 7, 2002, based on the current Federal
guidelines of "one man-one vote," not to substantially
alter the present Ward configuration or redistrict an
existing alderman out of his/her Ward, and to draw Ward
boundaries as near as possible to County precinct lines.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the
aldermen to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on
September 23, 2002 at 6:30 p.m., to discuss this matter
further.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the September 3, 2002 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,779,295.99;
and further recommend that Resolution R-87-02 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried. ~
ZONING CASE
02-44-CU-V
COND. USE &
VARIATION/
DEMPSTER
AND RAND:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
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Alderman Becker reviewed Zoning Case 02-44-CU-V, which
was postponed on August 5, 2002 and again on August 19,
2002. This is a request from Alderwoods (North Chicago),
owner of Oehler Funeral Home, to permit development of a
funeral home in a C-2 Limited Office Commercial District
on property located at the southwest corner of
Dempster/Miner Street and Rand Road; the petitioner is
also requesting a variation to permit parking spaces in
the required front yard. The petitioner has agreed to
increase the setback of the parking lot to 26' instead of
the original 10' from Dempster/Miner Street , and
reconfigure the existing proposed parking plan to remove
25 parking spaces from the rear of the building; there
will still be 111 parking spaces.
Alderman Brookman stated that the location of this
project in a flood plain should be questioned; also they
have financial problems; they have only been together as
a group for eight (8) months; she is also concerned about
the parking spaces; we should think about this project
long and hard.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stated that we should not be
concerned about their finances-the Attorney General will
take care of that; we should be concerned about whether
they have the flooding problem solved; do they have
adequate parking spaces?; we should only be concerned
about the zoning.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that Oehler Funeral Home
has had a good name for many years; they are good people;
let's not blame them for something that happened with the
previous owner.
Mr. Greg Lietzau, 2040 Miner Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this project will be
across the street from his house and now a bank will also
be built on this site; their water will go in my
backyard.
Mrs. Irene Serwa, 1011 Crabtree Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and showed slides of the egress
and ingress of this land; there are no sewers on Crabtree
or Acres Lane; other parts of the City are getting them;
there is no room on this site to build a big retention
pond.
Alderman Sayad stated that he doesn't think it is the job
of the City Council to evaluate this company's financial
condition; they are investing millions of dollars in this
project; he applauds them for wanting to build something
this good; he thinks we should go forward with this
project.
The following representatives from Alderwoods were
introduced and answered questions from the aldermen:
Charles Wiercinski -McLennan Commercial Properties
Brian Sedlak -Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue
Ray Derbas, Brian Sedlak
Alderman Beauvais stated her concern that there was no
real compromise regarding the parking spaces; does the
water go into Prairie-Farmers Creek? Mr. Derbas said no,
it goes into the Dempster/Miner Street storm water
system; there will be more control on this site than was
there before.
Alderman Brookman stated that this area is prone to
flooding and this project will only add to this problem;
we should check this company very thoroughly before w~
MINER-RAND
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-55-02
VEHICLE
STICKER FINE
RE LATE
PAYMENT:
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approve this; she is concerned about their financial
condition; we should not let them have any more parking
than our Code allows.
Mr. Jim Behrenfeld, 957 Acres Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that we are going to see
more asphalt with this new design; will they give us a
written guarantee that the area won't flood.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that you are worried about
the water, take it through Rand Park-under the tennis
court; place a 10' storm water sewer around the property.
Mrs. Barbara McAlister, 475 Trailside Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that no one is listening
to the residents of this area; why is the City doing
nothing about the flooding; the City Council has to work
to get rid of this problem; you have to look at the water
problem in this town.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to
the City Council to DENY request re Zoning Case 02-44-CU-
V.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she would like to vote for
this project but she can't unless something was done
about the parking and maybe put a swale around the
property.
Upon roll call on Alderman Brookman's motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
NAYS: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to grant request for Conditional Use and
Variation, re Zoning Case 02-44-CU-V, to permit
development of a funeral home in a C-2 Limited Office
Commercial District on property located at the southwest
corner of Dempster/Miner Street and Rand Road, and City
Attorney be authorized to draft necessary ordinance.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, to adopt a
substitute motion and recommend to the City Council to
grant request, re Zoning Case 02-44-CU-V, but REDUCE the
parking spaces to 69. MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen
Beauvais, Christiansen and Brookman voted aye).
Upon roll call on Alderman Sayad's motion, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 3-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Argus, to adopt
Ordinance M-55-02.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
SUBSTITUTE MOTION to amend Ordinance M-55-02, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, "TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 9,
"LICENSES" SECTION 6, "PLACEMENT AND DISPLAY OF CITY
VEHICLE LICENSE STICKER OR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE" OF THE
CITY CODE OF DES PLAINES, to INCREASE the penalty from
the proposed $80 to $105 for passenger motor vehicles
only. Upon roll call, the vote was:
VEH. FINE
(Cont'd. )
REDISTRICTING
OF THE CITY:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-87-02
ZONING CASE
02-44-CU-V
CONDIT. USE &
VARIATION/
DEMPSTER
AND RAND:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
ACQUIS. OF
PROP./SETTING
PRICE OR
LEASE/NEW
FIRE DEPT.
FACILITY
1930 LEE:
Resolution
R-85-02
ACQUIS. OF
PROP./SETTING
PRICE OR
LEASE/NEW
FIRE DEPT.
FAC., 1175
PROSPECT:
PAGE NINE
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
consensus in Committee of the Whole to hold a Committee
of the Whole meeting on Monday, September 23, 2002 at
6:30 p.m. to further discuss the redistricting of the
City. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-87-02, 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:
$2,779,295.99. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to grant request
for Conditional Use and Variation, re Zoning Case 02-44-
CU-V, to permit development of a funeral home in a C-2
Limited Office Commercial District on property located at
the southwest corner of Dempster/Miner Street and Rand
Road; and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
ordinance. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Brookman, Arredia
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried (further action on this matter
under Unfinished Business on September 16, 2002).
The City Council went back into Exe cu ti ve Session at
10:40 p.m., which had been recessed earlier in the
meeting by Mayor Arredia.
The City Council reconvened at 11:11 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Smith, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the City accept the
Final Just Compensation Settlement with David and Teresa
Nelson for the purchase of property located at 1930 Lee
Street in the amount of $255,000; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-85-02, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL JUST COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT
BETWEEN DAVID AND TERESA NELSON AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1930 LEE STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $255,000, as part of
the site for the new Fire Department Facility. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to finalize the purchase of 1175 Prospect Lane
in the amount of $290,000 and that property owner, Lois
Czubakowski, pay the City a monthly rent amount of $500
for five (5) years. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None (''\({\;
Motion declared carried. ~'
AJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
2002