11-15-2004306
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, NOVEMBER 15, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by City Clerk
Donna McAllister at 6: 00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, November 15, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith and Argus. Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Murphy arrived at 6:06 p.m. Alderman Brookman arrived in
Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. Alderman Beauvais arrived
in Executive Session at 6:33 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Director of Finance Egeberg,
Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley,
Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community Development
Bleuher, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
MAYOR PRO
TEM:
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to elect Alderman
Christiansen as Mayor Pro Tern during the absence of Mayor
Arredia. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to go into Executive
Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Christiansen, Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Beauvais, Murphy, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Father John Rallis, St.
John Greek Orthodox Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen introduced Steven Schaefer,
representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2992 ,
who announced that former Des Plaines resident, Corporal
Peter Giannopoulos, was killed in Iraq on November 11,
2004; Mr. Schaefer requested that people remember Peter
in their prayers and all our fighting men and women.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen introduced and recognized
Denise Muresan, a student at Maine West High School, who
recently took 2nct Place in the Illinois State Tennis
Championship; Denise also ranked 7th in the Chicago
District and ranked 11th in the Midwest Region.
Police Chief Prandini recognized the Des Plaines Pol i ce
Department's Citizens on Patrol who were recently named
a Governor's Hometown Award winner; Chief Prandini also
recognized former Des Plaines Police Chief Jim Ryan, who
developed this program; Chief Prandini introduced
Community Oriented Policing Coordinator Chris Terrazzino
who, in turn, introduced and congratulated the members
of the Citizens on Patrol.
PUBLIC
HEARING/
SPECIAL SVS.
AREA #6:
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA.:
PENDING
LITIGATION/
BILLBOARDS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS , DES
PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2004
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen called the Public Hearing to
order at 7:22 p.m. The Public Hearing was being held
pursuant to legal notice to consider a proposal to
establish Special Service Area #6 on property located at
2150 and 2172 Chestnut Street.
City Engineer Oakley gave a brief overview of this
proposal which was in response to a petition by residents
of 2150 and 2172 Chestnut Street for a special service
area to provide funding for the re surf acing of their
parking lot.
There will be further action on this matter later in the
evening.
There were no comments from the aldermen or the public.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking when the residents will be informed about
the investigation being done on the City's medical trust
fund; what is the current status and who is doing the
study? Alderman Sayad said that Mr. Burkross should call
the City Manager who will give him the status of this
investigation; Price Waterhouse is doing the study and
when everything is received, an open meeting will be
held.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that mail delivery is very poor; do not
blame the City Clerk's Office; the post office mis-
directs mail to other cities.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the matter of
billboards scheduled to be discussed under Committee of
the Whole later in the meeting be POSTPONED until
November 29, 2004, when a Special Meeting of the City
Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. in Room 102 of City
Hall. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman requested that Items 2, 2a, 3 and 3a
be removed from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Murphy
requested that Items 8, Sa and 15 be removed; and
Alderman Sayad requested that Item 11 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 2, 2a, 3, 3a, 8, 8a, 11
and 15. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, 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; Ordinances
M-73-04, M-74-04 and M-75-04 were adopted; and
Resolutions R-128-04, R-129-04, R-130-04, R-131-04 and
R-132-04 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to approve minutes
of the City Council meeting held November 1, 2004, as
published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda. ~
ZONING CASE
04-64-V
VARIATIONS/
401 W. GOLF:
Ordinance
Z-53-04
2004 PROPERTY
TAX LEVY
NOTICE:
Resolution
R-127-04
RETIREMENT
HEALTH
SAVINGS PLAN:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-128-04
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
2019 TO 2057
WOLF ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-129-04
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Alderman Brookman stated that she objects to the
contingency in the ordinance that the petitioner agrees
not to request any other variations for this property,
and requests that these words be stricken from the
ordinance.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 04-64-V, to grant request to permit
construction of a garage addition, 10. 7 5' x 23. 67',
making the garage 25' x 41.42', instead of the permitted
24' x 30'; and a side yard setback of 4' instead of the
permitted 5'; in R-1 Single-Family Residential District
on property located at 401 W. Golf Road; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-53-04/AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.l-3C. AND
E. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(DETACHED GARAGE) WITH A SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 4 FEET AT
401 WEST GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS; as amended to
strike from Section 3 the words: "In addition to the
foregoing, the Petitioner must meet the following
condition: Petitioner agrees not to request any other
variations for this lot." Motion declared carried.
Alderman Brookman stated that she wants to make it clear
to the residents that the City is not raising taxes; this
is just notification that there will be a tax levy.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Beauvais, that pursuant
to the Cook County Truth In Taxation Act, Public Act 91-
523, the public is hereby notified that the City intends
to consider a 2004 Property Tax Levy of 4.2 % or
$21,414,142; and a public hearing will be held on this
matter on December 6, 2004; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-127-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT IT INTENDS TO HAVE A
2004 PROPERTY TAX LEVY. 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 Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
execute IMRF Form 6-73 that would include as earnings
reportable to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund all
employee compensation directed into a Retirement Health
Savings Plan, effective January 1, 2005; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-128-04, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO INCLUDE
COMPENSATION DIRECTED INTO A RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS
PLAN AS ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND EARNINGS.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Budys & Wyszynski Third Addition to Des Plaines, 2019 to
2057 Wolf Road, which includes a rear-yard storm sewer,
sanitary sewer and public sidewalks; authorize release
of surety in the amount of $71,165 (developer has posted
the required 10% cash warranty of $7,165 which will be
held for 18 months) ; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-129-04, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUOYS & WYSZYNSKI THIRD ADDITION TO DES
PLAINES LOCATED AT 2019 AND 2057 WOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
REDUCTION OF
PUB. IMPRV.
SURETY/
358-390
BELLAIRE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-130-04
TIME EXTEN./
MAP AMEND. &
CONDIT. USE/
205 CENTRAL:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-131-04
Resolution
R-132-04
PURCHASE OF
MODULAR NEWS
RACKS/
DOWNTOWN
AREA:
Resolution
R-134-04
SIDEWALK
ESCROW/
2133 ELMIRA:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
WELLER CREEK
RESTORATION:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-70-04
REFUNDING OF
BONDS & NEW
BOND ISSUE
WILLE ROAD
TIF #3:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Third Reduction
of Public Improvement Surety for M. Kolbiarz and P.
DiFranco Subdivision, 358-390 Bellaire Avenue, at Church
Street, from $311,373.50 to $71,520.30 (first reduction
approved on November 17, 2003 from $845, 676 to
$670,543.50; the second reduction approved on July 6,
2004 from $670,543.50 to $311,373.50); contingent upon
petitioner submitting an amended Letter of Credit in the
amount of $ 71, 52 0. 30; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-130-04, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD
REDUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SURETY FOR M. KOLBIARZ
AND P. DIFRANCO SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT BELLAIRE AVENUE
AND CHURCH STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Say ad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for time extension
from January 6, 2005 to January 5, 2006, for Map
Amendment to rezone property located at 205 E. Central
Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-3
General Commercial District, Zoning Case 03-69-MA
(approved by the City Council on January 5, 2004
Ordinance Z-1-04); and time extension for Conditional
use, Zoning Case 03-70-CU, to permit construction and
operation of a branch bank and drive-through facility on
property located at 205 E. Central Road (approved by the
City Council on January 5, 2004 -Ordinance Z-2-04); and
further recommend to adopt:
Resolution R-131-04, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION
OF ONE YEAR FOR THE MAP AMENDMENT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE
Z-1-04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 205 CENTRAL
ROAD, DES PLAINES (Case 03-69-MA) ; and
Resolution R-132-04, A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION
OF ONE YEAR FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED BY
ORDINANCE Z-2-04 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 205
CENTRAL ROAD, DES PLAINES, (Case 03-70-CU).
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
January 17, 2005, authorization to purchase 72 modular
news racks within the downtown area from Rak Systems,
Inc., 5500 Plantation Road, Theodore, AL 36582, in the
amount not-to-exceed $30,000/Budgeted TIF #1 Funds;
Public Works Department to do the installation; and it
would be in the best interest of the City that usual bid
procedures be waived; and further POSTPONE the adoption
of Resolution R-134-04. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit a public
sidewalk escrow in the amount of $5.25 per square foot
for a total of $1, 4 4 3. 7 5, in lieu of constructing the
required sidewalk for property located at 2133 Elmira
Avenue. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2004 Weller Creek
Restoration -Contract D, to the lowest bidder, Landscape
Concepts Construction, Inc., 31 711 N. Alleghany,
Grayslake, IL 60030, in the total amount of
$139,228/General Improvement Fund. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
M-70-04 -AS AMENDED, ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2005A, SERIES 2005B
AND SERIES 2005C OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
(and the refunding of 1997A, 1997B and 1998 Bonds; all
for Wille Road, TIF #3. Upon roll call, the vote was:
M-70-04
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-73-04
SPEC. SVS.
AREA #6/
CHESTNUT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-74-04
LIQ. LIC./
1591 LEE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-75-04
LIC. AGREE./
365 & 395
GRACELAND:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-50-04
CONDIT. USE/
52 EAST
NORTHWEST
HIGHWAY:
ORDINANCE
Z-53-04
VARIATIONS/
401 W. GOLF:
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AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-7 3-04, AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (2150 -2172 CHESTNUT STREET PARKING
LOT) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-74-04. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION
5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBERS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY
CODE, TO ADD ONE CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ARMANDO'S
PIZZA, INC. D/B/A ARMANDO'S PIZZA LOCATED AT 1591 LEE
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-75-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
AN UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND A BRICK PAVER
SIDEWALK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH PROPERTY OWNER ,
R. FRANCZAK AND ASSOCIATES, 365 AND 395 GRACELAND AVENUE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case BC 04-52-LA). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Alderman Murphy requested that the ordinance be amended
to require that the petitioner install a paved sidewalk
between the proposed bank and the Des Plaines Community
Senior Center on property located at 52 E. Northwest
Highway.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to suspend the
rules to permit the petitioner to address the City
Council. Motion declared carried.
Mr. Ronald T. Clucci, President, American United Bank &
Trust Company USA, 321 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL
60196, addressed the City Council stating that he would
agree to install a sidewalk between his bank and the Des
Plaines Community Senior Center but that it must be a
concrete paved sidewalk.
Alderman Murphy also requested a curb cut on Northwest
Highway. City Manager Niemeyer said the Staff will work
with the Senior Center and IDOT to see if this is
feasible.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
Z-50-04 AS AMENDED (to include separate paved
pedestrian crosswalk) , AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND
DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY LOCATED AT 52 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
IN DES PLAINES , I LL IN 0 I S ( Case 0 4 - 5 0 -CU ) . Upon r o 11
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 Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-53-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION 8.l-3C. AND E. OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(DETACHED GARAGE) WITH A SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 4 FEET ~
Z-53-04
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
LIQ. LIC./
612-614
LEE ST.:
(matter
postponed on
10/18/04)
CANADIAN
NAT. R.R.
LIC. AGREE./
SOUND WALL
TIF #6:
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401 WEST GOLF ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-64-V) .
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.
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 Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the November 15, 2004 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,854,038.41;
and further recommend that Resolution R-133-04 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING -Alderman Smith, Chair
Petitioner Ajay Patel was sworn in by City Clerk
McAllister and gave testimony before the Committee of the
Whole.
A lengthy discussion followed on the parking situation
on Lee Street and how that would impact deliveries for
this location.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council to deny request for Class B-1 Bulk
Sales Dealers Liquor License for property located at 612-
614 Lee Street, d/b/a Andy's Food Store. MOTION DECLARED
FAILED (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Smith and Argus
voted no; Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman and Becker
voted yes).
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council to approve request for Class B-1 Bulk Sales
Dealers Liquor License for property located at 612-614
Lee Street, d/b/ a Andy's Food Store; contingent upon
verification of fingerprints; and further recommend to
place on First Reading Ordinance M-66-04. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED (Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Smith
and Argus voted yes; Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman and
Becker voted no).
Alderman Brookman stated that she voted no because she
believes there are too many liquor licenses granted, not
because of the parking.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Argus, Chair
City Engineer Tim Oakley reviewed his memo of November
4, 2004, which states that due to utility conflicts
within the Greco Avenue right-of-way, the alignment of
the proposed noise barrier wall requires an 18"
encroachment along the east line of the Canadian National
(Wisconsin Central) right-of-way between Touhy Avenue and
Pratt Avenue; Staff recommends approval of a license
agreement with Canadian National Railroad.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to recommend to
the City Council that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute Agreement for Construction and Maintenance of
a Longitudinal Wall Encroachment (soundwall) along the
SOUND WALL
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-71-04
COMPENSATION
PLAN/IAFF
LOCAL #4211:
ORDINANCE
T-17-04
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
MARY ST.:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-133-04
LIQ. LIC./
612-614
LEE ST.:
Ordinance
M-66-04
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east side of the Canadian National Railroad Tracks from
approximately 15' south of Touhy Avenue to the Illinois
State Tollway in TIF #6; term of the agreement is
initially five (5) years then continues annually
thereafter; for a preparation and engineering fee of $750
and a one (1)-time license fee of $5,425/TIF #6 Funds;
and further recommend that Resolution R-135-04 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance
M-71-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "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: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 1-Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance T-
17-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 4, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES" SECTION
3, "TURNING AND BACKING MOVEMENTS" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Beauvais
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-133-04, 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:
$3,854,038.41. 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 Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
request for Class B-1 Bulk Sales Dealers Liquor License
for property located at 612-614 Lee Street, d/b/a Andy's
Food Store; contingent upon verification of fingerprints;
and place on First Reading Ordinance M-66-04, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE
FEES AND NUMBERS," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE, TO ADD
ONE CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ANDY'S FOOD STORE LLC
D/B/A ANDY'S FOOD STORE LOCATED AT 612-614 LEE STREET,
OS PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried (Aldermen
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Smith and Argus voted yes;
Aldermen Christiansen, Brookman and Becker voted no).
On Tuesday, November 16, 2004, Mr. Ajay Patel notified
the City that he was withdrawing his request for a liquor
license, which makes Ordinance M-66-04 NULL AND VOID.
CANADIAN
NAT. R.R.
LIC. AGREE./
SOUND WALL
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-135-04
PETITIONS/
PERMIT CONDO
OWNERS TO
AMEND
BY-LAWS:
PETITIONS/
VISITOR
PARK. SIGNS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute Agreement for
Construction and Maintenance of a Longitudinal Wall
Encroachment ( soundwall) along the east side of the
Canadian National Railroad Tracks from approximately 15'
south of Touhy Avenue to the Illinois State Tollway in
TIF #6; term of the agreement is initially five (5) years
then continues annually thereafter; for a preparation and
engineering fee of $750 and a one (1)-time license fee
of $5,425/TIF #6 Funds; and adopt Resolution R-135-04,
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DES PLAINES TO ENTER
INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
SOUNDWALL ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE CANADIAN NATIONAL
RAILROAD TRACKS FROM TOUHY AVENUE SOUTH TO THE ILLINOIS
STATE TOLLWAY IN DES PLAINES. 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen referred petitions received
by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting on November
1, 2004, requesting that current or subsequent owners of
condominiums be permitted to amend the covenants or the
Declaration of Condominium or By-Laws with a majority
vote of more than 75%, to Staff for review and report.
Mayor Pro Tern Christiansen referred petitions received
by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting on November
1, 2004, requesting the City Council to require that all
multifamily developments provide posted visitor parking
signs in their developments in addition to the 1. 5
parking requirement, to Staff for review and report.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.