10-18-2004290
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,
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004
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 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, October 18, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus. Aldermen Beauvais,
Christiansen, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Murphy arrived in Executive Session at 6:16 p.m.
Alderman Beauvias arrived at 6:25 p.m. Alderman Brookman
arrived at 6:42 p.m.
Also present were: Director of Finance Egeberg, Police Chief Prandini,
Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Director of Public
Works Dusckett, Director of Community Development Bleuher, Director of
Human Resources Bajor, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PROCLAMATION:
RECOGNITION:
INTRODUCTION:
COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING/
FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL #4211:
Resolution
R-122-04
Ordinance
M-71-04
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to go into Executive
Session to discuss collective bargaining. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Reverend Jan Niemeyer,
First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia read a proclamation declaring October as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presented the
proclamation to Denice Markham of Lifespan.
Mayor Arredia introduced Arlen Juhl of the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources and recognized all the
help he has given to the City on flood projects.
Mayor Arredia introduced John Hecker, Exe cu ti ve Director,
Des Plaines Park District, and recognized his assistance
in the opening of a Teen Center at the Park District
facility at 2222 Birch Street; this is a venture under
the Healthy Community Partnership.
Fire Chief Heavey introduced newly promoted fire officers
and two (2) newly hired firefighters; Mayor Arredia and
the aldermen offered their congratulations to the
officers and firefighters.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that City ratify
contract with the Des Plaines Professional Firefighter's
Union, International Association of Firefighters, Local
#4211, effective May 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006 ;
and adopt Resolution R-122-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DES PLAINES
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION, IAFF LOCAL 4211, AND TH~
FIREFIGHTERS
(Cont'd. )
PATIO
VARIATION/
161 N.
MT. PROSPECT:
INCENTIVE
REQUEST/
CATERPILLAR
COMPANY:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES/
10/4/04:
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10/18/04
CITY OF DES PLAINES, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2004 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2006.
Alderman Argus stated that she supports the f irernen but
cannot vote for this wage increase; many people are out
of work; the economy is not good.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-71-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
I, "ADMINISTRATIVE," CHAPTER 8, "POSITION CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN," SECTION 4 "CLASSIFICATION PLAN
TO THE CITY SERVICE," SCHEDULE I-A "FIRE GROUP-UNIONIZED"
OF THE CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker announced that the request for a Patio
Variation for property located at 161 N. Mt. Prospect
Road has been withdrawn by the petitioner.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Srni th, to POSTPONE the
request for incentives from Caterpillar Company until
November 8, 2004; request was scheduled to be discussed
under Cornmi ttee of the Whole later in the meeting.
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Beauvais requested that Item 1 be removed from
the Consent Agenda; City Clerk McAllister requested that
Items 4 and 4a be removed; Alderman Brookman requested
that Items 6 and 6a be removed; and Alderman Becker
requested that Item 7 and 7a be removed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 1, 4, 4a, 6, 6a, 7 and
7a. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-58-04 and Z-39-04 were adopted; and Resolutions R-113-
04, R-114-04 and R-116-04 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to amend minutes
of the City Council meeting held October 4, 2004, as
follows: Page Four, under Zoning Case 04-35-CU, after the
second paragraph ADD: "Mr. Patel stated that at some
point before he was allowed to speak, Torn Becker made
mention of the fact that it looked as though they were
grading to the east and south of the building. Following
what Tom Becker said, Mr. Patel stated that the reason
for the removal of three truckloads of dirt was so they
could do landscaping. As which point, someone asked what
kind of landscaping and Mr. Patel stated they would be
putting in sod in the area that was dug up." Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to approve minutes
of the City Council meeting held October 4, 2004 -AS
AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES/
10/4/04:
Consent
Agenda
RESCINDING
M-73-02
OAKTON ST.
ANNEXATION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-62-04
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
45, 55 & 65
BRADROCK DR. :
Ordinance
M-63-04
Ordinance
M-72-04
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
700 N.W.
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-64-04
O'HARE
CORRIDOR
PRIVILEGE
TAX/
TIF #6:
Ordinance
M-65-04
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council meeting held
October 4, 2004. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to rescind Ordinance M-73-02, adopted by
the City Council on November 18, 2002, (expressing the
desire and intent of the city to annex certain territory
west of Elmhurst Road) , because of a recent court finding
that no electors exist in the proposed territory
effectively ending the annexation process; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-62-04,
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE M-7 3-02, WHICH
EXPRESSED THE DESIRE AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO ANNEX CERTAIN
TERRITORY. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
City Clerk McAllister stated that two (2) different
owners own the properties at 45, 55 and 65 Bradrock Drive
which will require two ( 2) separate ordinances
prohibiting the use of ground water as a potable water
supply; Ordinance M-63-04 as shown on the Consent Agenda
would be for 45 Bradrock Drive, and a new ordinance, M-
72-04, would be for 55 and 65 Bradrock Drive.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater (well
water) as a potable water supply by the installation or
drilling of wells or by any other method within 2,500'
radius of property located at 4 5 Bradrock Ori ve; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
63-04, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER
AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 45
BRADROCK DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater (well
water) as a potable water supply by the installation or
drilling of wells or by any other method within 2,500'
radius of property located at 55 and 65 Bradrock Drive;
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-72-04, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER
AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 55
AND 65 EAST BRADROCK DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to prohibit the use of ground water (well
water) as a potable water supply by the installation or
drilling of wells or by any other method within 2,500'
radius of property located at 700 Northwest Highway; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
64-04, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER
AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS OR BY ANY OTHER METHOD AT 700
NORTHWEST HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to establish a 3% Privilege Tax upon
hotels and motels within the geographic area defined as
the "O'Hare Corridor Privilege Tax Area" bounded by
Mannheim Road, Higgins Road and the Wisconsin Central
Railroad TIF #6 redevelopment area; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-65-04,
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE O'HARE CORRIDOR PRIVILEGE
TAX UPON HOTELS AND MOTELS LOCATED WITHIN
MANNHEIM/HIGGINS TIF #6 IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.~
LIQ. LIC./
612-614
LEE ST.:
Ordinance
M-66-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
275
STRATFORD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-67-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
2283
WESTVIEW:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-68-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
126
ARDMORE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-69-04
ZONING CASE
03-79-PUD
FINAL PUD/
1100
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-48-04
HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
FOUR SEASONS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-115-04
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
November 15, 2004, under Committee of the Whole (Legal
& Licensing Committee), discussion on the request for a
new Class B-1 Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License for
property located at 612-614 Lee Street, d/b/a Andy's Food
Store, Ordinance M-66-04. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of a brick paver driveway apron in the City-owned right-
of-way adj a cent to property located at 27 5 Stratford
Road; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-67-04, 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, RICHARD WEIL, 275
STRATFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-53-LA).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of a brick paver driveway apron in the City-owned right-
of-way adjacent to property located at 2283 Westview
Drive; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-68-04, 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, CANDIDO SERRANO, 2283
WESTVIEW DRIVE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-50-LA) .
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to grant request to permit installation
of an underground sprinkler system in the City-owned
right-of-way adjacent to property located at 126 Ardmore
Road; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute
necessary license agreement; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-69-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH PROPERTY
OWNER, ANTHONY PAGONE, 126 ARDMORE ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 04-51-LA) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaiens Plan Commission, re Zoning
Case 03-79-PUD, to approve Final Planned Unit Development
(PUD), with conditions, consisting of 264 condominiums,
in R-4 Central Core Residential District on property
located at 1100 Northwest Highway (at Western Avenue);
and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
Z-48-04, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AT 1100 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 264 UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve one-year extension of contract
with Four Seasons Display, Inc., 1639 Oak Drive, McHenry,
IL 60050 (original bid approved by the City Council on
July 10, 2000, and one-year extension of three year
contract approved on October 6, 2003), for 2004 Holiday
Decorations in the amount of $23,992.50/TIF #1 Funds; it
would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-115-04, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND FOUR SEASONS DISPLAY, INC.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda. ~
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VEHICLE
ENFORCEMENT
AGREEMENT/
600 LEE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-118-04
VEHICLE
ENFORCEMENT
AGREEMENT/
750 & 770
PEARSON ST . :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-119-04
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-62-04
RESCINDING
M-73-02
OAKTON ST.
ANNEXATION:
ORDINANCE
M-65-04
O'HARE
CORRIDOR
PRIVILEGE
TAX, TIF #6:
ORDINANCE
M-67-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
275
STRATFORD:
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10/18/04
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Agreement for Enforcement of Municipal
Ordinances on Private Property for police, traffic and
parking enforcement for property located at 600 Lee
Street; and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-118-
04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER
TITLES 5 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," 6 "POLICE
REGULATIONS" AND 7 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE
CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND CHOO CHOO RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 600 LEE
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Agreement for Enforcement of Municipal
Ordinances on Private Property for police, traffic and
parking enforcement for property located at 750 and 770
Pearson Street (Library Court Condominiums); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-119-04, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT
OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES UNDER TITLES 5 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY," 6 "POLICE REGULATIONS" AND 7 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND LIBRARY COURT CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION LOCATED AT 750 AND 770 PEARSON STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for bids for 2004 Weller Creek Restoration -Contract D,
returnable by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-62-04, AN ORDINANCE
RESCINDING ORDINANCE M-73-02, WHICH EXPRESSED THE DESIRE
AND INTENT OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-65-04, AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE O'HARE CORRIDOR PRIVILEGE TAX UPON
HOTELS AND MOTELS LOCATED WITHIN MANNHEIM/HIGGINS TIF #6
IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-67-04, 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, RICHARD WEIL, 275
STRATFORD ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-53-LA).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
M-67-04
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-69-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
126
ARDMORE:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REFUNDING OF
1997A, 1997B
& 1998 BONDS
AND 2005
BOND ISSUE/
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
PAGE SIX
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
295
10/18/04
Moved by Smith, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-69-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH PROPERTY
OWNER, ANTHONY PAGONE, 126 ARDMORE ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS (Case 04-51-LA). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
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 Becker, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the October 18, 2004 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $4,809,371.32; and
further recommend that Resolution R-121-04 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Director of Finance Egeberg reviewed his memo of October
8, 2004, regarding the City's opportunity to refund three
(3) outstanding bonds at this time to take advantage of
the current market conditions; also, Staff is
recommending that the City issue bonds now to meet the
requirement in the development agreement with Wille Road
LLC that the City will pay Wille Road LLC, % Colliers,
Bennett & Kahnweiler, 9700 Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL 60018,
$5,019,000 for the building of a 411,000 sq. ft.
industrial facility in the TIF #3 Wille Road
redevelopment area, because the market conditions are
very favorable to the City now and it appears that the
developer will meet the reimbursement conditions sometime
in 2005.
Moved by Murohv, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
City refund:
1997A Bond Issue in the amount of $1.055 million - a TIF
bond used for improving the Library Plaza; and
1997B Bond Issue in the amount of $2.365 million -Water
Improvements; and
1998 Bond Issue in the amount of $15.600 million -Street
Improvements; as authorized in Ordinance M-70-04. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that the
City be authorized to issue $5.700 million in General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005D, for Wille Road TIF #3
Redevelopment Project, and City-wide infrastructure
improvements; and Ordinance M-70-04 be placed on First
Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
PEDESTRIAN
BEACONS/
WOLF AND
FOREST:
RESOLUTION
R-120-04
AMENDED
REDEVELOP.
AGREEMENT/
La QUINTA
PROPERTIES
(TIF #6) :
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-121-04
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ENGINEERING -Alderman Argus, Chair
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10/18/04
Alderman Argus stated that pedestrian flashing beacons
were recently installed on the southeast and southwest
corner of Wolf Road and Forest Avenue; the resident on
the southwest corner objects to the aesthetics of the
equipment; it is right in front of his picture window.
Director of Engineering Oakley reviewed his memo of
October 7, 2004, which presented three (3) options for
the aldermen to consider:
ll --convert the southwest corner to a push button
corner but the 15' signal post would remain in order to
allow signal transmission at a cost of $7,300; or
.ft2.. --convert both corners to a push button and hardwire
between push buttons to allow for shorter 4' post at
southwest corner at a cost of $9,300; or
JLl.. --convert entire installation (both push buttons and
both flashing beacons) and hardwire entire installation
to allow for both push buttons to be converted to 4'
posts at a cost of $21,000.
Alderman Brookman stated the southeast corner is in her
Ward and that homeowner does not object to the 15' pole
in his parkway; she would support Option #2.
Alderman Murphy stated that this beacon is a very needed
safety function, but none of us envisioned that it would
be a 15' pole; the homeowner on the southwest corner has
a very legitimate concern; he would allow a 4' pole; we
want to accommodate our residents; this structure is
offensive.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to approve converting the pedestrian beacons
on both the southeast and southwest corners of Wolf Road
and Forest Avenue to a push button installation, and
hardwire between push buttons to allow for a shorter 4'
post at the southwest corner, at a cost of $9,300/MFT
Funds. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to
R-120-04, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PLAINES AND LaQUINTA PROPERTIES,
CONSTRUCTION OF A LaQUINTA HOTEL (TIF
call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
adopt Resolution
ACCEPTANCE OF AN
THE CITY OF DES
INC. FOR THE
#6). Upon roll
Moved by Say ad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-121-04, 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:
$4,809,371.32. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
REFUNDING OF
1997A, 1997B
& 1998 BONDS
AND 20050
BOND ISSUE/
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
Ordinance
M-70-04
PEDESTRIAN
BEACONS/
WOLF AND
FOREST:
ADJOURNMENT:
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10/18/04
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
refund:
1997A Bond Issue in the amount of $1.055 million - a TIF
bond used for improving the Library Plaza; and
1997B Bond Issue in the amount of $2.365 million -Water
Improvements; and
1998 Bond Issue in the amount of $15.600 million -Street
Improvements; and
further recommend that the City be authorized to issue
$5. 700 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005D,
for Wille Road TIF #3 Redevelopment Project, and City-
wide infrastructure improvements; and place on First
Reading Ordinance M-70-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005D, OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
converting the pedestrian beacons on both the southeast
and southwest corners of Wolf Road and Forest Avenue to
a push button installation, and hardwire between push
buttons to allow for a shorter 4' post at the southwest
corner, at a cost of $9,300/MFT Funds. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ~ DAYO~, 2004 ........
Anthony ~/Arred-?a, MAYOR -·