10-02-2006101
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 2, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, October 2, 2006.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus.
Alderman Christiansen was absent. Alderman Christiansen
arrived in Executive Session 6:36 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant City Manager /Director
of Human Resources Bajor, Interim Director of Finance Raymond, Police
Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Heavey, Director of Engineering Oakley, Public
Works Director Dusckett, Environmental Services Coordinator Bajor,
Development Planner Gascoigne, Deputy Director of Community & Economic
Development Spiel, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development
Angell and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
PRESENTATION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go into Executive
Session to discuss probable-imminent litigation and
setting price for sale-lease of property. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Christiansen
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present;
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Pastor Gary Houdek, Golf
Road Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
City Manager Niemeyer introduced Greg Kuhn, Ph.D. and
Lina Rombalsky, M.P.A., The Center for Governmental
Studies, Regional Development Institute, Northern
Illinois University, who reviewed the process that led
to the development of the final Strategic Plan being
presented for adoption later in the meeting.
Dr. Kuhn stated that several meetings were held with
residents, business owners, City employees and department
heads; the information gathered from these meetings was
presented to the City Council who then identified various
long and short-term goals for the City; this is a
compilation of all the aldermen's hard work and ideas.
Dr. Kuhn stated that this Plan and its goals should be
incorporated into the City's ongoing budget process; the
objective is to accomplish as many of the top goals in
the strategic plan as possible.
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
COMMONWEALTH
EDISON AUDIT:
SETTING PRICE
FOR SALE-
LEASE OF
PROPERTY/
520 S. D.P.
RIVER ROAD:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to file a complaint against Commonwealth Edison for an
accounting of local taxes which may be due and owing to
the City. 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 Christiansen, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the potential uses
for the property located at 520 S. Des Plaines River Road
be discussed at a future meeting in open session and then
the price for lease of this property can be set. Motion
declared carried.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council to thank the Police Department for their
tremendous help with the Doc Mark's 7th Annual Run for
the Kids, 2006 Charity Motorcycle Run, which was held
yesterday; people there were very impressed with the
cooperation of our Police Department; thank you.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he was in the Panera Bread Cafe a
week ago during the tornado alert; the manager quickly
got all the customers into the freezer until the storm
had passed; he is to be commended. Mr. Serbin also
stated that the City Council should wait until after the
referendum has been voted on before making a decision
(proposed TIF District #4) ; this is costing the City
money; we should wait.
Ms. Terry Nielsen, 1330 Rand Road, addressed the City
Council stating that she has heard that there is a
negative impact on children in the First Ward; she has
a 20-year old daughter who has gone through the Des
Plaines school system and there has been no negative
impact on her.
Ms. Kathryn Macaluso, 815 E. Oakton Street, addressed the
City Council stating that she is a 15-year resident and
a concerned citizen; she disagrees with the proposed TIF
on principle; some areas are in need of redevelopment but
there are other resources for that; we want to give you
our opinion; please hold off making a decision until
after the November referendum.
Mr. Paul Klein, 1845 Linden Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he is Meetings Director for Citizens
for Legal Immigration; he has addressed this issue at two
previous meetings and also about the Federal 287 (G)
training and the utilization of the Law Enforcement
Support Center that is available to local municipalities;
he is asking that we utilize our schools' enrollment
residency records in order for our City's code
enforcement department to be able to enforce the
occupancy code of our City.
Mr. Klein stated that he would also like to rebut Mrs.
Tamayo's statement made on September 5, 2006, that
illegal aliens don't have any benefits; the U.S. Supreme
Court has ruled that undocumented immigrant children are
entitled to free public education which is paid for by
tax paying legal American citizens; Illinois is the 4th
highest state in cost to educate illegal alien students,
surpassed only by California, Texas and New York.
Phil, who lives at 446 W. Touhy Avenue, Lot #393,
addressed the City Council asking for donations to the
Champion Youth Outreach, which is a nonprofit
organization that teaches self-defense (Karate), dance,
porns and soccer to children; over 1500 students are ~
CIT. PARTI.
(Cont'd. )
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
AMENDMENT
MINUTES OF
6/19/06:
Consent
Agenda
POLICE
COMMANDER
RANK
CLARIFICA.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-39-06
ZONING CASE
06-103-CU
CONDIT. USE/
1387 LEE:
Ordinance
Z-36-06
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taught the fundamentals of safety, discipline, fitness
and self-confidence; for more information, call ( 8 4 7)
759-0576.
Alderman Murphy requested that Items 6 and 6a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; a resident requested that Items
7 and 7 a be removed; Alderman Christiansen requested that
Item 11 be removed; and City Clerk McAllister requested
that Items 17 and 20 be removed.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to establish a Consent
Agenda except for Items 6, 6a, 7, 7a, 11, 17 and 20.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, 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
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; minutes
were approved; Ordinance M-38-06 was adopted; Ordinance
M-39-06 was placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-
133-06, R-134-06, and R-135-06 were adopted.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held September
18, 2006, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session (Session One) of the regular
meeting of the City Council held September 18, 2006.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the Executive Session (Session Two) of the regular
meeting of the City Council held September 18, 2006.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve amendment to minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held June 19,
2006 (approved by the City Council on August 7, 2006) as
follows: Page Eight, second paragraph under TIF #6, Line
Six -before the word "mentioned" add the word "not;" and
on Line Seven -change the word "but" to "and." Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 3, Chapter 1 -Police
Department, various sections, of the City Code to clearly
define the exempt rank of Police Commander, which had
been approved by the City Council along with the pay
scale on June 7, 2004 -Ordinance M-32-04; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-39-06,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS,"
CHAPTER 1, "POLICE DEPARTMENT," SECTION 1, "ESTABLISHMENT
OF DEPARTMENT; PERSONNEL," OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Alderman Murphy stated that she disagrees with this
request because it is in a residential area; this use is
not compatible with the neighborhood.
Alderman Becker stated that he agrees with Alderman
Murphy and would like this to go back to Staff for
further review. Alderman Christiansen concurred.
PAYDAY LOAN
(Cont'd.)
ADOPTION OF
STRATEGIC
PLAN:
Resolution
R-132-06
ComEd SETTLE.
AGREEMENT/
LEVEE 50 &
TIF #6:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-133-06
VEH. ENFORCE.
AGREEMENT/
1330 RAND:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-134-06
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Brookman, that Zoning Case
06-103-CU regarding request for Conditional Use to permit
a Payday Loan Service in C-3 General Commercial District
on property located at 1387 Lee Street, along with
Ordinance Z-36-06, be referred back to Staff for further
review and then discussed at a Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt a
substitute motion to not concur with recommendation of
Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, re Zoning Case 06-
103-CU, and DENY request for Conditional Use to permit
a Payday Loan Service in C-3 General Commercial District
on property located at 1387 Lee Street and VOID Ordinance
Z-36-06.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
The attorney for petitioner Advance America, Cash Advance
Centers, addressed the City Council stating that they
would be here to serve the community and their financial
needs; they are very professional.
Upon roll call on the substitute motion, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking if residents can get a copy of the
Strategic Plan. City Manager Niemeyer said yes. Mr.
Burkross asked for a list of the names of those in the
focus groups. City Manager Niemeyer said he would have
to check for the names. Mr. Burkross also asked how were
the residents selected; what was the criteria? Alderman
Murphy stated that these were open meetings; anyone could
attend.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, that the adoption of
the City's Strategic Plan to create a series of long and
short term goals, which will ultimately be reviewed
annually/semi-annually to reevaluate the priorities of
the City, be referred back to Staff for further review,
along with Resolution R-132-06. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Settlement Agreement" with
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) for relocation of
ComEd's electrical equipment that runs along the north
side of Rand Road between Ballard Road and Garland Place
in connection with the Levee 50 Project at no cost to the
City ($50,000), in exchange for the City's release of
claims ($50,000) regarding the relocation of the sound
wall along Touhy Avenue to Pratt Avenue in TIF #6 due to
ComEd' s utility conflicts; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-133-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AND COMMONWEALTH EDISON. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, 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
1330 Rand Road (Rand Road Mobile Home Park); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-134-06, 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 TITLE 5 "PUBLIC HEALTH ~
R-134-06
(Cont'd. )
2006 HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS
CONTRACT
EXTENSION/
FOUR SEASONS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-135-06
c.o. #1/
WELLER CREEK
BOX CULVERT
CLEANING &
TELEVISING:
PURCHASE OF
FIREFIGHTING
GEAR:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
1906 WELLWYN:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
307 GROVE:
Consent
Agenda
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SAFETY," 6 "POLICE REGULATIONS" AND 7 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" OF THE CITY CODE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES AND RAND ROAD MOBILE HOME PARK FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1330 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, 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 June 10, 2000; one-year extensions of three-
year contract approved on October 6, 2003, October 18,
2004 and October 3, 2005), for 2006 Holiday Decorations
in the amount not-to-exceed $41,729.30/TIF #1 Funds; and
it would be in the best interest of the City that usual
bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-135-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXTENSION 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.
Alderman Christiansen asked why they couldn't determine
how much debris had to be removed; this is unacceptable;
this is an open area.
Alderman Argus stated that there should have been an
ongoing maintenance program.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Smith, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to contract
with Martam Construction, Inc., 1200 Gasket Drive, Elgin,
IL 60120, for Weller Creek Box Culvert Cleaning and
Televising (approved by the City Council on May 15, 2006
in the amount of $236,010), for removal of additional
culvert debris in the amount of $28,875/Budgeted Funds;
for a new contract amount of $264,885. 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 Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept proposal from W. S. Darley
Company, 2000 Anson Drive, Melrose Park, IL 60160, for
purchase of seven (7) sets of turnout firefighting gear
in the amount of $11,794.30/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 Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
enlargement of existing driveway to add a parking pad in
the rear of property located at 1906 Wellwyn Avenue; for
a total driveway/parking pad area of 25' in width x 36'
in length. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
addition of a 15' wide x 14' long parking pad to existing
driveway on property located at 307 Grove Avenue. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
670 W. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
PARKING PAD
VARIATION/
680 E. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
DRIVEWAY
VARIATION/
1480 CENTER:
PATIO
VARIATION/
331 LANCE:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1863
SYCAMORE:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWAFD/
DEMOLITION OF
2250
BALLAFD RD . :
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
addition of a 6' wide x 15' long parking pad to existing
driveway on property located at 670 E. Golf Road. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
an 18' x 6' triangle addition to existing parking
pad/driveway on property located at 680 E. Golf Road.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
extension of existing driveway by 2' to the north and 9'
to the south to permit a 27' wide driveway on property
located at 1480 Center Street. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 49' x 26' brick patio in the rear yard
of property located at 331 Lance Drive. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 4-7-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 19' x 18' patio with a 2' setback from
the property line in the side and rear yard of property
located at 1863 Sycamore Street. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Staff had requested that this matter be tabled for more
review by Staff; the owner would like to seek his own
proposals for demolition; this bid is too high.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
Staff recommendation to award bid for Demolition of House
and Sheds at 2250 Ballard Road to the lowest bidder, M
& R Demolition, 5300 S. Lawndale Avenue, McCook, IL
60525, in the total bid amount of $23,500/General Fund
Overhead.
Alderman Becker stated that perhaps we could give them
time; maybe ten (10) days.
Alderman Brookman suggested giving them 30 days.
Alderman Beauvais stated that this has been an ongoing
problem for a long time; this property has to be cleaned
up -now.
Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development Spiel
stated that this matter has been in Court and continues
to be in Court.
Motion by Brookman that this matter be postponed for
further review died for lack of a second.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad, Argus, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Brookman, Becker, Smith
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
M-38-06
JURISDICTION.
TRANFER/
J. SCHWAB
ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
REFUSE &
RECYCLING
CONTRACT:
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-38-06, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ADDITION OF JOSEPH
J. SCHWAB (CAMPGROUND) ROAD BETWEEN ALGONQUIN ROAD AND
THE SOUTHERN LIMIT OF EXISTING CITY JURISDICTION OF
JOSEPH J. SCHWAB ROAD (APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD UNDERPASS) TO THE MUNICIPAL
STREET SYSTEM AT A FUTURE DATE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the October 2, 2006 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $3,582,803.11,
and further recommend that Resolution R-136-06 be adopted
at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared
carried.
PUBLIC WORKS -Alderman Smith, Chair
Environmental Services Coordinator Bajor stated that the
City's second year extension with ARC Disposal and
Recycling expires on March 31, 2007; ARC Disposal has
been the City's waste hauler for seven (7) years; the
contract allows for no more extensions; Staff has
researched a new automatic program of waste collections
that has been used in many communities; this automatic
program provides for 95-gallon refuse carts and 65-gallon
recycling carts.
Mr. Richard Bul thuis, representing ARC Disposal,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that there
would be an additional cost using the cart system but all
other services would remain the same; a ten (10) year
contract is being recommended to bring down the cost.
Alderman Brookman stated that the current program isn't
broken; she has no problem with ARC Disposal but we
should offer a garbage service with no carts; we should
seek bids on both programs.
Alderman Smith asked if it would be a burden on the Staff
to prepare specifications for both programs. Coordinator
Bajor said no, they already have specifications; however
they do need direction regarding going out for bid and
also regarding the length of the contract.
Mr. Bulthuis stated that they could do both programs but
they believe the cart program is an enhancement; other
communities love this program; we know the City and we
have an excellent working relationship with the Staff.
Alderman Murphy stated that the cart program is not a
matter of if this will happen, but when; this will clean
up the neighborhood.
Several aldermen agreed that this would be a good program
and people would recycle more.
Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the City should make
people have to use some kind of cart and eliminate the
plastic bags.
GARBAGE
(Cont'd. )
REDEVELOPMENT
PROPOSALS/
TIF DISTRICT
1.§_;_
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he thought residents
had to use carts. Mr. Bruckross was told that was not
true. Mr. Burkross stated that Chicago uses this same
equipment; some garbage gets out but carts will help,
however they will be hard to clean. Mr. Burkross asked
how much this will cost the residents. Mr. Bulthuis said
the increase would range between $2 to $4 per month. Mr.
Burkross stated that he would like to see the City go out
for bids on both programs.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council that the City go out for bid for the new
automatic program for refuse and recycling collection
that uses the 95-gallon and 65-gallon receptacles on
wheels (carts), for a seven (7)-year contract with three
( 3) one ( 1) -year extensions; bid return date to be
determined.
Substitute motion by Alderman Brookman that the term of
the contract be five (5) years died for lack of a second.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman requested
that the record show that she is voting no on the length
of the contract.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that there were two (2) responses
to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment
of a five (5)-acre parcel located in the southern portion
of TIF District #6, 2967-3003 S. Mannheim Road:
--Raymond Management Company, 7700 Mineral Point Road,
Suite 100, Madison, WI 53717; and
--Mannheim-Higgins Redevelopment Team, 4104 N. Harlem
Avenue, Norridge, IL 60634.
Alderman Becker stated that each developer will make a
presentation followed by a question and answer period.
Raymond Management Company
Mr. Jeff Raymond, President, introduced himself and his
associate, Barry Perkel, Director of Real Estate. Mr.
Raymond stated that they will be presenting a revised
proposal for the development of 2967-3003 S. Mannheim
Road.
A lengthy presentation was made by the Raymond Management
Company.
Alderman Christiansen asked to see the report from the
City's financial consultant, Kane, McKenna & Associates
regarding these two proposals. Deputy Director of
Community & Economic Development Angell said that both
Kane, McKenna and Staff only looked at the original
proposals, evaluated them and made their recommendations.
Alderman Argus stated that the City Council should stick
to the original proposals which Kane, McKenna reviewed
for the City.
Mannheim-Higgins Redevelooment Team
Mr. Richard Filler, Managing Director of Development,
Harlem Irving Companies, introduced himself and his
associates. Mr. Filler stated that there have been some
changes to their proposal but the basic program has not
changed.
A lengthy presentation was made by the Mannheim-Higgins
Redevelopment Team.
TIF #6
(Cont'd. )
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-136-06
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City Manager Niemeyer and Deputy Director of Community
& Economic Development Angell stated that the City
Council should only consider the original submi ttals from
each developer, not the revised components included in
the presentations this evening.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the
City Council to accept proposal from Mannheim-Higgins
Redevelopment Team, 4104 N. Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL
60634, to redevelop a five (5)-acre parcel located in the
southern portion of TIF District #6, 2967-3003 S.
Mannheim Road; and City Attorney be authorized to prepare
necessary redevelopment agreement for consideration at
a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking what the hotel rate is for
Des Plaines; we could raise the hotel-motel tax.
Alderman Becker said that the tax is 8% in that area.
Mr. Serb in stated that the aldermen should wait and
digest this information; this could spur development in
other areas of the City; look down the road.
Mr. Marty Moylan, 1405 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he would like to
thank the aldermen for hearing from both developers; as
a citizen and taxpayer, it is important that we receive
value for this land.
Mr. Matthew Wehling, Senior Director, Franchise
Department -Central Region, Hilton Hotel, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is here in support
of the Raymond Management Company; Hilton has had a long
relationship with Raymond Management Company; they have
a strong commitment to this City; they have a superior
development history.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the selection of a developer for
the redevelopment of a five (5)-acre parcel located in
the southern portion of TIF District #6, 2967-3003 S.
Mannheim Road be postponed until November 6, 2006. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Christiansen, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Christiansen, Becker
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-136-06, 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:
$3,582,803.11. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Argus
Motion declared carried.
REDEVELOPMENT
PROPOSALS/
TIF DISTRICT
~
REFUSE &
RECYCLING
CONTRACT:
ORDINANCE
M-39-06
POLICE
COMMANDER
RANK
CLARI FICA. :
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to accept
proposal from Mannheim-Higgins Redevelopment Team, 4101
N. Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL 60634, to redevelop a five
(5)-acre parcel located in the southern portion of TIF
District #6, 2967-3003 S. Mannheim Road; and City
Attorney be authorized to prepare necessary redevelopment
agreement for consideration at a future Committee of the
Whole Meeting. Motion declared carried. Aldermen
Christiansen and Becker voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the City
go out for bid for the new automatic program for refuse
and recycling collection that uses the 95-gallon and 65-
gallon receptacles on wheels (carts), for a seven (7)-
year contract with three (3) on~ (1)-year extensions; bid
return date to be determined.
Alderman Brookman requested that the record show that she
is voting no on the length of the contract.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-39-06, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, "MUNI CI PAL DEPARTMENTS."
CHAPTER 1, "POLICE DEPARTMENT, 11 SECTION 1, "ESTABLISHMENT
OF DEPARTMENT; PERSONNEL, 11 OF THE CITY CODE OF 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.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:09 a.m. ~~
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF ro/6~ 6 ' 2006
Antho~ia, MAYOR