04-17-2006288
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, APRIL 17, 2006
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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, April 17, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Argus. Alderman Smith was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Interim Director of Finance
Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of
Community & Economic Development Bleuher, Deputy Director of Community
& Economic Development Angell, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human
Resources Baj or, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
PROCLAMATION:
PRESENTATION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk McAllister,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia announced that there would be a blood drive
on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, to celebrate Maine West High
School student, Kevin Freidman's recovery from Leukemia
when he was five (5) years old; in his long battle with
this disease he received a bone marrow transplant and
numerous blood transfusions. Also in attendance were
Kevin's mother and Janet Adcock of Lifesource.
Mayor Arredia read a proclamation declaring the month of
May as Motorcycle Awareness Month; Tony Garcia accepted
the proclamation on behalf of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward
Education (A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois), and told how they
promote safe operation of motorcycles and their community
work.
Mayor Arredia introduced the winners of the recent Des
Plaines Optimist Club's Oratorical Contest, Melissa
Szanati, a sophomore at Maine West High School, and James
Vernola, an 8th grader at Algonquin Middle School, who
presented their winning speeches.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he was recently taken to the
hospital by the paramedics; they were very professional;
please give them my personal thanks; they do a good job.
Ms. Trish Wojtun, owner of New Beginnings, 1460 Rand
Road, addressed the City Council stating her concern
about the proposed TIF #4; they can't make plans; we have
no control over our business; we don't know if we will
be given just compensation; we deserve better than this.
Ms. Danielle Fato, addressed the City Council
representing Suburban Transmission, 1500 Rand Road,
stating that they wanted to add a storage unit to their
building; the cost to do this would be about $95,000; the
City tells us that we have to put in a sprinkler system,
a sewer and retention pond; the final cost would be
$300,000; we don't have enough room on the property to
move the storage unit.
Mr. Scott Olson, 285 Harding Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating that he is an employee of Geiser-Berner
Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, 1484 Rand Road; this
TIF #4 has a major problem in its design; you are
planning to remove all the blighted businesses; would you
want to move your successful business to another
location?; he asked his alderman, Dick Sayad, to vote no
on this proposal. lJY1
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd. )
ZONING CASE
06-03-PUD
MAP AMEND. &
PRELIMINARY
PUD APPROVAL/
755 SEEGERS:
TIME EXTEN./
CONDIT. USE
1545
ELLINWOOD:
Resolution
R-62-06
ORDINANCE
M-14-06
LIQ. LIC./
570 OAK.TON:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PARTIAL
VACATION/
ROXBURY LANE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-15-06
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Mr. Michael Van Slambrouck, 28 6 Stratford Road, addressed
the City Council stating that he has been a homeowner
here for 28 years; he has a business here that he founded
18 years ago; we had to relocate once before and it cost
him many thousands of dollars; he purchased his property
in TIF #4 and has improved it; he objects to the negative
impact this will have on his business; he strongly
protests eminent domain to obtain our property.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the City
Council stating that he has just been told that he has
to be out by the end of May because of the PUD that was
recently approved; we are getting displaced; he was told
that renters have no rights.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
May 15, 2006, the matter of Zoning Case 06-03-PUD, 755
Seegers Road, presented on the Consent Agenda at this
meeting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to POSTPONE
until May 15, 2006, the request for a time extension for
the Conditional Use, 1545 Ellinwood Street, scheduled to
be discussed under Committee of the Whole later in the
meeting. Motion declared carried. Aldermen Sayad and
Argus voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to POSTPONE
until May 1, 2006, the adoption of Ordinance M-14-06,
presented on the Consent Agenda at this meeting. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to establish a
Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried. The minutes were approved;
Staff recommendations and requests were approved;
Ordinances M-15-06 and M-16-06 were placed on First
Reading; and Resolutions R-57-06, R-58-06, R-59-06, R-60-
06 and R-61-06 were adopted.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 3,
2006, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session of the City Council held April
3, 2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize partial vacation of the
public right-of-way along Roxbury Lane, 10' wide x
1,051.87' long with a total area of 10,518 sq. ft., with
conditions, to AMB Property Corporation, 6250 N. River
Road, #1100, Rosemont, IL 60018, for the appraised amount
of $105, 180; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-15-06, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PARTIAL
VACATION OF ROXBURY LANE IN DES PLAINES AS IS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY/
NWMC AUCTION:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-16-06
CHANGE OF
CABLE CONTROL
WIDEOPENWEST
TO RACECAR
ACQUISITION:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-57-06
2006 CIP/
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
SERVICES:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-58-06
RELOCATION/
OVERHEAD
UTILITIES,
GRACELAND &
JEFFERSON:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-59-06
AMEND IDOT
AGREEMENT/
us 12/45
EMERGENCY
VEHICLE
PRE-EMPTION
EQUIPMENT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-60-06
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize to sell by auction at
the annual Northwest Municipal Conference Surplus Auction
to be held Saturday, May 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Arlington
Heights Public Works Facility, 222 N. Ridge, Arlington
Heights, IL 60005, various Public Works Department
vehicles and equipment that is deemed no longer necessary
or useful to or for the best interest of the City; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-
16-06, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLI C
PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE SECTION
1-12-4. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve transfer of WideOpenWest
Illinois, LLC, 900 W. Castleton Road, Suite 220, Castle
Rock, CO 80104, cable franchise agreement with the City
to Racecar Acquisition, LLC, d/b/a WideOpenWest; and
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute "Change of
Control Agreement;" and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-57-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CONSENTING TO THE CHANGE OF CONTROL OF THE CABLE
FRANCHISEE FROM WIDEOPENWEST HOLDINGS, LLC TO RACECAR
ACQUISITION, LLC. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal for Geotechnical
Engineering Services for 2006 Capital Improvements,
Contracts 1, 2 and A, from Soil and Material Consultants ,
In., 8 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, in
the total amount of $101,928/Various Budgeted Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-58-06, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOIL AND MATERIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. AND
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $101,928 FUNDED FROM THE
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND, WATER FUND AND GENERAL IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, , to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from H&H Electric
Company, 2830 Commerce Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131 ,
to relocate the electrical cable that spans across
Jefferson Street east of Graceland Avenue, relocate the
electrical cable and telephone cable (traffic signal
monitoring) that spans across Graceland Avenue south of
Jefferson Street and remove utility pole on the west side
of Graceland Avenue, for the total amount of
$ 7 , 3 9 4 . 3 0 IT I F # 1 Funds ; and it w o u 1 d be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-59-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM H&H
ELECTRIC CO. FOR THE RELOCATION OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES AT
GRACELAND AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Addendum Agreement" to agreement with
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), 201 W.
Center Court, Schaumburg, IL 60196, for installation and
maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Equipment
at the intersection of US 12/45 (approved by the City
Council on May 16, 2005 -Resolution R-75-05); to add
advanced detection system and additional equipment due
to the curves in the roadway, increasing the total cost
to the City from $13,800 to $17,135/Budgeted MFT Funds;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-60-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM \]11"·
R-60-06
(Cont'd. )
PARTICIPA./
ILL. EMERG.
MGMT . MUTUAL
AID SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-61-06
LIQ. LIC./
1285
ELMHURST:
Consent
Agenda
c.o. #1
BIG BEND
LIFT STATION
REPLACEMENT:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SEWER VACTOR
TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
SEWER JET
TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
CHIPPER BODY
TRUCK:
Consent
Agenda
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AGREEMENT TO THE EMERGENCY PRE-EMPTION SYSTEM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid
System Agreement" with Illinois Emergency Management
Agency, 2200 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703,
which provides that the City will both render and receive
assistance during natural or manmade disasters as the
situations occur and needs arise; and further recommend
to adopt Resolution R-61-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION AS A MEMBER IN THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT MUTUAL AID SYSTEM RESPONSE PURSUANT TO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AND THE ILLINOIS EMERGENCY SERVICES
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUTUAL
AID INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Change of
Ownership of Class F -Beer Only Liquor License for
property located at 1285 Elmhurst Road, d/b/a Juanita's
Restaurant; contingent upon verification of fingerprints.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to
contract with Martam Construction, 1200 Gasket Drive,
Elgin, IL 60120' for Big Bend Lift Station Replacement
(approved by the City Council on October 17, 2005 in the
amount of $268,980), for the construction of a 40 '
permanent concrete wall to replace portable wall, in the
amount of $15,800, for a new contract amount of
$284,780/Budgeted CIP Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase, for Sewer
Vactor Truck, through the Illinois State Bid Program of
One (1) International Model 7400 Truck Chassis from
Prairie International Trucks, Inc., 401 S. Dirksen
Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703, in the amount of $59,707,
and approve purchase through the Federal Government
Services Agency, Contract #GS-30F-1012-H, of One (1)
Vactor Model 2110 Body from Maryland Industrial Trucks,
Inc., 1330 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090, in the
amount of $204,221, for a total amount of
$263,928/Budgeted CERF Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through
Illinois Central Management Services' State Bid Program
of One (1) Sewer Jet Truck from Prairie International
Trucks, Inc., 4 01 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL
62703, in the amount of $174,131.65/Budgeted CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through
Illinois Central Management Services' State Bid Program
of One (1) Chipper Body Truck from Prairie International
Trucks, Inc., 401 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL
62703, in the amount of $61,471/Budgeted CERF Funds.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
STREET
SWEEPER:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
FIREFIGHTING
GEAR:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
MOBILE RADIOS
FIRE DEPT.:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
RADIOS &
MICROPHONES/
POLICE DEPT . :
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
GAS & DIESEL
FUEL:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
2006 CIP -
CONTRACT A
REAR YARD
DRAIN. IMPV. :
Consent
Agenda
ADVERTISING
FOR BIDS:
Consent
Agenda
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (City is a member), of One
(1) TYMCO Model 600 Street Sweeper, Contract #SW4-04,
from TYMCO International LTD, P.O. Box 2368, Waco, TX
76703, in the total delivered amount of
$154, 671. 79/Budgeted CERF Funds. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of Six (6)
Sets of Turnout Firefighting Gear from W. S. Darley
Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160, in the
amount of $10,019.40/Budgeted Funds; 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 Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of Four (4)
MCS 2000 Mobile Radios for Fire Department from Portable
Communication Specialists, Inc., 901 W. Lake Street,
Addison, IL 60101, in the amount of $6, 616/Budgeted
Funds; 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 Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of 13 Motorola
Radios and Microphones, as earmarked in the Department
of Justice-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(Grant approved by the City Council on April 3, 2006),
in the amount of $9, 800 (no cost to the City), from
Communications Direct, Inc., 735 Hunter, Suite F,
Batavia, IL 60510. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Purchase and
Delivery of Gas and Diesel Fuel to the lowest bidder,
Avalon Petroleum, 7601 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL
604 77, for an over average price of $0. 013 lead-free
gasoline and $0.022 over average for diesel fuel/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for 2006 Capital
Improvement Program -Contract A, Rear Yard Drainage
Improvements, to the lowest bidder, Elmwood Enterprises,
27992 W. Route 120, Unit #54, Lakemoor, IL 60051, in the
total bid amount of $214,985/Capital Projects Fund.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2006 Street Improvements
Contract 2, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4,
2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for 2006 Street and Utility
Improvements, returnable by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4,
2006. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for Sewer Televising, returnable by
3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
~
CANCELLATION
OF CITY
COUNCIL MTG./
JULY 3, 2006:
Consent
Agenda
APPOINTMENTS:
ZONING CASE
06-17-PUD-A
REZONING &
PRELIMINARY
PUD/1825-65
MINER ST.:
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize cancellation of July
3, 2006 City Council meeting and reschedule approval of
the Warrant Register and other necessary items to the
Special Meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held
on Monday, June 26, 2006. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) was the
Mayoral appointments to the YOUTH COMMISSION of Eileen
Finnander and Tim Finnander (final action on this matter
under Consent Agenda on May 1, 2006).
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Bleuher
reviewed his memo of March 30, 2006, regarding request
from the Science & Arts Academy, 1825 and 1865 Miner
Street, for a Map Amendment to rezone their property from
M-2 General Manufacturing District to I-1 Institutional
District; request for approval of Preliminary Planned
Unit Development (PUD) to permit construction of a new
elementary /junior high school; and PUD Exception to
permit the proposed school a front yard setback o f 3o w
instead of the required 50'; the Plan Commission
recommended unanimously to approve this request, with
conditions; the Staff also recommends approval.
Attorney Richard Klawiter, DLA Piper, Rudnick, Gary ,
Cary, 203 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL, representing
the petitioner, addressed the Committee of the Whole and
introduced Mark Anderson, Chairman of the Science & Arts
Academy Board of Directors; Civil Engineer Ron Adams ,
Architect Prisilla Barclay, who briefly reviewed the
project and answered questions from the aldermen.
Alderman Beauvais thanked the Science & Arts Academy for
their time and effort; this will be a wonderful addition
to our City; water retention is her concern; everything
has to be approved by the Engineering Department.
Alderman Sayad stated that this plan is very nice; he
asked if there will be enough parking since they will be
adding a theater. Architect Barclay said yes. Alderman
Sayad asked if the water will go onto Mason Lane. Civil
Engineer Adams said no. Alderman Sayad asked how many
students are from Des Plaines. Chairman Anderson said
between 15%-20%.
Mr. Bill Maher, 872 Mason Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole, stating that he is fully in support of this
project, however, he does have concerns; he would like
to be assured that there will be 31' between Mason Lane
and the building, and that two (2) storm drains will be
installed and the pump working.
Ms. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole, stating that she is here representing
residents on Mason Lane; just about everyone supports
this project; their biggest concern is where will the
water go when they tear down the old building and build
the new one. Civil Engineer Adams stated that this has
been provided for.
MINER STREET
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Mrs. Wendy Hermes, 229 Fletcher Drive, addressed the
Committee of the Whole, stating that she is a parent
volunteer at the school; this school is very important
to her children; there are not too many programs for
gifted children; the Staff shop in Des Plaines.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that this new building
would compliment this area; there are also parks in the
area; they both go together.
Jane, who lives at 1314 Whitcomb Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has taught at
this school; this is a great school and it has a positive
impact on the children.
Mrs. Rhonda Popko, 338 Harvey Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole, stating that she has been a
teacher at the school since 1994; it is a unique and
special place; the children come and don't want to leave.
Mrs. Becky Miller, 174 3 Forest Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she is the parent of
a student at the school and also a faculty person; she
coordinates after-school and summer programs; she is a
16-year resident and enjoys the community; our students
go to the Library, the restaurants, the Historical
Society; please support this project.
Mr. Alfredo Papa, owner of Joey Tomatoes, 1436 Miner
Street, addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
he thinks this school is fantastic; this is a great
school; they support our City; give them what they need.
Chairman Anderson addressed the Committee of the Whole
stating that he worked on getting the site for this
project; he has raised two (2) children that went through
the Des Plaines school system; he finally enrolled his
son in this program and now he is going to the University
of Illinois.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and
Staff and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case
06-17-PUD-MA, to grant request for Map Amendment to
rezone property located at 1825 and 1865 Miner Street,
from M-2 General Manufacturing District to I-1
Institutional District; and Ordinance Z-17-06 be placed
on First Reading at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and Staff
and recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 06-17-
PUD-MA, to grant request for approval of a Conditional
Use for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) to
permit construction of a new elementary /junior high
school and PUD Bulk Exception to permit the proposed
school to have a front yard setback of 30' instead of the
required 50' on property located at 1825 and 1865 Miner
Street; and Ordinance Z-18-06 be placed on First Reading
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the April 17, 2006 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,096,899.72,
and further recommend that Resolution R-64-06 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
TAX-EXEMPT
BOND
FINANCING/
SCIENCE &
ARTS ACADEMY
1825 & 1865
MINER ST.:
CONSULTANT/
CLASSIFICA. &
COMPENSATION
PLAN STUDY:
CONSULTANT/
STAFFING
LEVEL STUDY:
295
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City Manager Niemeyer reviewed his memo of April 10,
2006, regarding the request from the Science & Arts
Academy, 1825 and 1865 Miner Street, that the City issue
up to $7.75 million bank-qualified bonds to assist them
in their $10 million expansion project; the City can only
issue up to $10 million in bank-qualified bonds each
year; there is no risk to the City, however, there could
be a cost to the City if the City decides to issue other
bonds this year that exceed $2.25 million, i.e. acquire
land for the police station, funds for new Five Corners
TIF #4, construction of a fire station.
City Manager Niemeyer stated that if the City issues more
than $10 million in bonds, the amount over $10 million
would be non-bank-qualified and paid at an interest rate
approximately . 25% more than the bank-qualified bond; the
Science & Arts Academy said they would make the City
whole by payment of the additional interest cost; they
would also pay the City's consultant costs; Staff is
recommending approval of this request.
A discussion followed on the various aspects of the bond
issue.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, to concur
with Staff recommendation and recommend to the City
Council that City be authorized to issue $7.75 million
in bank-qualified bonds to the Science & Arts Academy,
1825 and 1865 Miner Street, for their expansion project;
and City Attorney be authorized to draft necessary
agreement regarding consultant costs, payment of
additional interest cost should the City exceed their $10
million bank-qualified bond allocation, and that the
interests of the City be adequately secured, and report
back to the City Council. Motion declared carried.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
reviewed his memo of April 10, 2006, stating that the
Finance & Administration Committee and Staff reviewed the
Request for Proposal (RFP) received from Fox Lawson &
Associates LLC, to conduct a Classification and
Compensation Plan Study, and recommend acceptance of this
proposal.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Finance & Administration Committee and
Staff and recommend to the City Council that City Manager
and City Clerk be authorized to execute contract with Fox
Lawson & Associates, LLC, 1335 County Road D East, St.
Paul, MN 55109, to conduct a Classification and
Compensation Plan Study at a cost not-to-exceed
$65, 000/Budgeted Funds; and Resolution R-63-06 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Bajor
reviewed his memo of April 10, 2006, stating that the
Finance & Administration Committee and Staff also
reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) received from Fox
Lawson & Associates, LLC, to conduct a Staffing Level
Study, and recommend acceptance of this proposal.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Beauvais, to concur
with recommendation of Finance & Administration Committee
and Staff and recommend to the City Council that City
Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute contract
with Fox Lawson & Associates, LLC, 1335 County Road D
East, St. Paul, MN 55109, to conduct a Staffing Level
Study at a cost not-to-exceed $40, 000/Budgeted Funds; and
Resolution R-65-06 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried.
ONING CASE
06-17-PUD-MA
MAP AMEND. &
PRELIMINARY
PUD APPROVAL:
Ordinance
Z-17-06
Ordinance
Z-18-06
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-64-06
TAX-EXEMPT
BOND
FINANCING/
SCIENCE &
ARTS ACADEMY
1825 & 1965
MINER ST.:
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4/17/06
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
0 6-1 7-PUD-MA, to grant request for Map Amendment to
rezone property located at 1825 and 1865 Miner Street,
from M-2 General Manufacturing District to I-1
Institutional District; and further recommend to place
on First Reading Ordinance Z-17-06. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-17-06, AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING
TO I-1 INSTITUTIONAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1825 &
1865 MINER STREET. DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
06-17-PUD-MA, to grant request for approval of a
Conditional Use for Preliminary Planned Unit Development
(PUD) to permit construction of a new elementary/junior
high school and PUD Bulk Exception to permit the proposed
school to have a front yard setback of 30' instead of the
required 50', on property located at 1825 and 1865 Miner
Street; and further recommend to place on First Readi ng
Ordinance Z-18-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-18-0 6, AN ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND A PUD BULK EXCEPTION FOR 1825 &
18 65 MINER STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-64-06, 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:
$2,096,899.72. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City be
authorized to issue $7. 7 5 million in bank-qualified bonds
to the Science & Arts Academy, 1825 and 18 65 Miner
Street, for their expansion project; and City Attorney
be authorized to draft necessary agreement regarding
consultant costs, payment of additional interest cost
should the City exceed their $10 million bank-qualified
bond allocation, and that the interests of the City be
adequately secured, and report back to the City Council.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
CONSULTANT/
CLASSIFICA. &
COMPENSATION
PLAN STUDY:
Resolution
R-63-06
CONSULTANT/
STAFFING
LEVEL STUDY:
Resolution
R-65-06
ORDINANCE
M-15-06
PARTIAL
VACATION OF
ROXBURY LANE:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute contract
with Fox Lawson & Associates, LLC, 1335 County Road D
East, St. Paul, MN 55109, to conduct a Classification and
Compensation Plan Study at a cost not-to-exceed
$65,000/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-63-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
AND FOX LAWSON & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO CONDUCT A
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN STUDY. Upon rol l
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that City
Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute contract
with Fox Lawson & Associates, LLC, 1335 County Road D
East, St. Paul, MN 55109, to conduct a Staffing Level
Study at a cost not-to-exceed $40, 000/Budgeted Funds; and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-65-06, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND FOX LAWSON &
ASSOCIATES, LLC TO CONDUCT A STAFFING LEVEL STUDY. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Smith
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance M-15-06, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
PARTIAL VACATION OF ROXBURY LANE IN DES PLAINES AS IT IS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Beauvais, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3
DAY
Anth MAYOR