03-05-2007192
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, MARCH 5, 2007
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, March 5, 2007.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Alderman Brookman was absent. Alderman Brookman
arrived in Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
Also present were: Assistant City Manager Bajor, Assistant to the City
Manager Palm, Director of Finance Simpson, Police Chief Prandini, Fire
Chief Heavey, Assistant Director of Engineering Duddles, Director of
Public Works Dusckett, Development Planner Gascoigne, Deputy Director of
Community & Economic Development Angell and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
PUBLIC
HEARING/
2007
APPROPRIAT . :
CALL TO
ORDER:
DISCUSSION:
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to go
Session to discuss setting price for
property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
into Executive
sale-lease of
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present;
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Deacon Jim Ernst, Our
Lady of Hope Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE
ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY I MARCH 5 I 2007
Mayor Arredia called the Public Hearing to order at 7:04
p.m. The Public Hearing was being held pursuant to legal
notice to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the
proposed Year 2007 Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2007, in the amount of
$123,322,430.
Director of Finance Simpson gave a brief overview.
Mayor Arredia asked for comments from the aldermen and
the public. There were none. There will be further
action on this matter under Committee of the Whole later
in the meeting.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
SETTING PRICE
FOR SALE-
LEASE OF
PROPERTY/
ESSER COURT:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
PROHIBIT
POTABLE
GROUNDWATER/
10 E. GOLF:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-7-07
SALE OF PUB.
PERSONAL
PROPERTY/
3003
MANNHEIM:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-8-07
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Ms. Kathryn Macaluso, 815 E. Oakton Street, addressed the
City Council commending Firefighter Pete Dyer for the
wonderful program he recently presented at Oakton Arms;
she would like to encourage all residents to attend these
programs; they are open to the public.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and read a statement (in City Council folder)
warning residents along Oakton Street that they should
be vigilant as their neighborhood is targeted to become
the next TIF in Des Plaines; he urges citizens in Wards
2, 4, 6 and 8 to question the aldermanic candidates on
the issue of too many TIF's and the abuse of eminent
domain power that they use.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that Staff be authorized
to proceed as directed regarding vacation of Esser Court,
2064 S. River Road, and report back to the City Council;
final action will take place at a future City Council
meeting in open session. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Murphy requested that Items 7 and 7a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that
Item 10 be removed; and Alderman Christiansen requested
that Item 11 be removed.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 7, 7a, 10 and 11. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, 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. Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; minutes were approved; Ordinance
M-5-07 was adopted; Ordinances M-7-07, M-8-07 and Z-6-07
were placed on First Reading; and Resolutions R-35-07 and
R-37-07 were adopted.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
February 20, 2007, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
meeting held February 20, 2007. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to prohibit the use of groundwater
(well water) as a potable water supply by installation
of or use of potable water supply wells or by any other
method within 2,500' radius of property located at 10 W.
Golf Road; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-7-07, 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 10 WEST GOLF ROAD IN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize sale of contents of 94
furnished rooms (televisions, beds, dressers and chairs)
that are deemed no longer necessary or useful to or for
the best interest of the City on City-owned property
located at 3003 Mannheim Road (Travelodge), to KEEP,
LLC, d/b/a Cooper Hotel Renovation Company, 1771c Dewes
Street, Glenview, IL 60025, in the total amount of
$2,350; authorize Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney
to execute any documents necessary to perform said sale~
M-8-07
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
06-136-CU
CONDIT. USE/
2250 DEVON:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-6-07
ENGRG. SVS./
OAKTON ST.
RETENTION
BAS IN IMPRV . :
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-35-07
FINAL PLAT/
95 OAKWOOD:
Resolution
R-36-07
AGREEMENT/
AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
GIS SYSTEM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-37-07
c.o. #1/
SANITARY
SEWER CONNEC.
LEVEE 50
1950 RAND:
Consent
Agenda
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and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-8-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PERSONAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY CODE SECTION 1-12-4. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals,
re Zoning Case 06-13 6-CU, to grant request for
Conditional Use to permit a Child Care Center within an
existing office park business in C-2 Limited Office
Commercial District on property located at 2250 Devon
Avenue; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-6-07, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.3-5 C. OF THE
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A CHILD CARE
CENTER TO OPERATE AT 2250 DEVON AVENUE, FIRST FLOOR, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 06-136-CU). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Engineer for Professional Services" with Trotter and
Associates, Inc., 16 N. First Avenue, St. Charles, IL
60174, to perform structural, electrical, mechanical and
design services for replacement of storm water pumps at
Oakton Street retention basin, in an amount not-to-
exceed $69,032.75/2007 CIP; the proposal for this work
was approved by the City Council on December 18, 2006;
and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-35-07, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM TROTTER AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE OAKTON
STREET RETENTION BASIN AS PART OF THE 2007 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to POSTPONE until
March 19, 2007, discussion on approval of Final Plat for
Adam Faliewicz' s First Addition to Des Plaines
Subdivision, 95 Oakwood Avenue, and Resolution R-36-07,
for further review by Staff. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Agreement for Professional
Services" with Ayres Associates, 1802 Pankratz Street,
Madison, WI 53704, to perform Aerial Photography for the
GIS System, in the amount not-to-exceed $32, 684/GIS
Funds; it would be in the best interest of the City that
usual bid procedures be waived; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-37-07, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN AYRES ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE GIS SYSTEM.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
Staff recommendation to approve Change Order #1 to
contract with Bolder Contractors, 440 Lake Cook Road,
Deerfield, IL 60015, for East River Road-Bender Road
Water and Sewer Improvements (approved by the City
Council on December 18, 2006 in the amount of
$1,100,988), to add construction of a new sanitary sewer
connection to 1950 Rand Road (part of the Levee 50 Flood
Control Project) in the amount of $39,725; City of Park
Ridge will reimburse the City for 35% or $13, 903. 75
(pursuant to Levee 50 Sponsorship Agreement) for a total
cost to the City of $25,821.25/Capital Projects Fund;
for a new total contract amount of $1,140,713. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
BID AWARD/
2007 STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACT 1:
BID AWARD/
2007 FOREST-
WOLF FLASH.
BEACON
INSTALLA.
RETROFIT:
APPOINTMENT/
REAPPOINT. :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-5-07
2007
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
2007
APPROPRIA. :
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for 2007 Street Improvements
-Contract 1 to the lowest bidder, Orange Crush, L.L.C.,
321 S. Center Street, Hillside, IL 60162, in the total
bid amount of $893,753/CDBG Fund. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to concur
with Staff recommendation to award bid for 2007 Forest-
Wolf Flashing Beacon Installation Retrofit to the lowest
bidder, H&H Electric Company, 2830 Commerce Street,
Franklin Park, IL 60131, in the total bid amount of
$11,186.30/Capital Projects Fund. 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 Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to approve
Mayoral appointment of Cynthia Mueller to the SPECIAL
EVENTS COMMISSION, term to expire August 31, 2009, and
Josephine Al-Naemy, Ronald Burton and Mary Dankowski to
the YOUTH COMMISSION, terms to expire December 1, 2009.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to adopt
Ordinance M-5-07, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 2007 OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES. 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 Councikl aspproval of the March 5, 2007 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of $2,754,678; and
further recommend that Resolution R-38-07 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that the 2007 Appropriations
include expenditures of $53,164,095, which is over
approximately $130,000 of the total anticipated revenues
of $53, 035, 003; the deficit could be taken from the
surplus general funds.
Assistant City Manager Bajor stated there are a number
of options the City could take to defray the deficit in
addition to taking it from the surplus general funds,
i.e. the revenue from the Telecommunication Tax and new
ambulance fees would balanced out the deficit.
Alderman Argus stated that she will not be supporting
the Telecommunication Tax or the ambulance fees; her
residents are concerned about the actual costs; she
asked Fire Chief Heavey what they actually were. Fire
Chief Heavey said non-residents would pay $450 for basic
life support and residents would pay $400; non-residents
would pay $550 for advanced life support and residents
would pay $500 (there would be no charge if the pati~
APPROPRIA.
(Cont'd.)
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is not transported); and then there would be additional
costs for mileage, oxygen, EKG, IV and immobilization.
Alderman Brookman stated that she received a call from
the Des Plaines Park District; they are concerned about
the Telecommunication Tax; they will have to pass the
cost along to the residents; she will be voting no on
this tax; it is not necessary at this time; she is also
concerned about the ambulance fee; residents may not
call because they do not have insurance or money ; this
is often a life-saving service; the level of the fee is
excessive and also the additional charges; there is no
clear policy on how these fees will be collected; she
will be voting no on the ambulance fee; also we should
resolve the fire station location before we add more
personnel.
Alderman Murphy asked if the City will have t o pay the
Telecommunication Tax. Assistant City Manager Baj or
said no, the City is exempt. Alderman Murphy stated
that she is against the Telecommunication Tax; it is
difficult to impose an ambulance fee but costs are
escalating; if we want a fourth ambulance we need to
find a way to pay for it; the City will work with the
people for payment of the fees.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Smith, to amend the
2007 Appropriations to increase the budget for the
Special Events Commission to $100,000.
Alderman Argus stated that she will continue to oppose
giving money to this Commission; how does the Taste o f
Des Plaines benefit our businesses; she is for helping
our own businesses; we are already using public money
for these events for our police, fire and public works
personnel.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole questioning the funding for the
Special Events Commission and their three (3) separate
funds; what happens to the money the Commission might
raise for a specific event if it is not all used?
Assistant City Manager Bajor said it could be used for
other events sponsored by the Special Events Commission.
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Christiansen, Becker
and Smith voted yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman and Argus voted no).
Moved by Smith, seconded bv Becker, to amend the 2007
Appropriations to add back the position of Assistant
Director of Human Resources in the amount of $94,652 .
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Becker and Smith vo ted
yes; Aldermen Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy , Sayad,
Brookman and Argus voted no).
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to amend the 2007
Appropriations to add back the position of Homeland
Security Director in the amount of $72,464. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 5-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Beauvais, to ratify action
taken at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February
8, 2007, that the 2007 Appropriations fund six (6) new
Firefighter/Paramedics at a cost of $533,897 and one (1 )
new Ambulance at a cost of $272,350.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is not against
hiring these six (6) people or buying the ambulance, but
he thinks we should look at other items; he questione~
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APPROPRIA.
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
06-134-V
RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT/
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
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the exact number of new personnel needed; this seems to
be a costly solution; there are other alternatives that
should be looked at.
Mr. Martin Moylan, 1405 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the additional
personnel is necessary to keep pace with the growing
population; residents are against privatizing the Fire
Department.
Alderman Murphy stated that she has come to the
conclusion that the Fire Department Staff have done a
lot of investigation on this matter; we don't have to
wait for the Study; the ambulance is mobile; it can be
at any station.
Alderman Christiansen stated that he would like to only
hire three (3) new Firefighter/Paramedics now and
purchase the ambulance next year.
Alderman Brookman stated that we should wait until we
get the Fire Station Location Study.
Alderman Argus stated that she is still concerned about
the Eighth Ward; we should consider a satellite station
out there.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to call for the
question. Motion declared carried.
Upon roll call on Alderman Becker's motion, the vote
was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Christiansen, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the 2007 Appropriations in
the total amended amount of $116,732,829, of which the
General Fund expenditures are $53,091,631; and Ordinance
M-9-07 be placed on First Reading at appropriate time
this evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker reviewed this request to permit
construction of a 40-unit condominium development with
a lot area of 27,900 sq. ft. instead of a minimum lot
area of 65, 500 sq. ft., allow no interior parking lot
landscaping instead of 5% interior parking lot
landscaping, and permit the development to have a 0'-0"
(north) landscape buffer instead of the required 7'-0",
on property located at 1382-1398 Prairie Avenue.
Petitioner Ray Franczak and his attorney, Barry Collins,
Tuttle, Vedral and Collins, 733 Lee Street, Des Plaines,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen. Mr. Franczak stated that
they are requesting no incentives from the City; they
will contribute $20,000 to the improvement of the park
at Lee Street and Prairie Avenue.
Alderman Beauvais asked where the people will park who
use to park in the lot that is there now. Mr. Franczak
said there is a new parking deck in Metropolitan Square;
he has agreed to enter into a shared parking agreeme~
PRAIRIE AVE.
(Cont'd.)
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with the City if, at a future date, parking conditions
have changed and a shared parking agreement becomes
necessary; he is providing the required parking spaces
per dwelling in this project.
Mr. William Maher, 872 Mason Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking that this request be
denied; this is a 50% increase in required lot size; he
thinks Mr. Franczak is being unreasonable to request
this size condo building; how many people will walk over
to the new parking deck to park; they won't.
Mr. Martin Moylan, 1405 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking how many more homes are
going to be torn down to make way for development; you
should change the ordinance to require more green space
and more of a set back for future development.
Ms. Kathy Krus, 888 Mason Lane, addressed the Committee
of the Whole stating that this meeting was not well
publicized; you are letting the residents down; she is
against this project; it is way too dense; way too high;
there is going to be less public parking available.
Mrs. Susan Casson, 700 Graceland Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she has attended
several meetings; she also opposes this project because
of the density and parking; she hopes the City will not
permit this building to go up.
Mr. Clarence Casson, 700 Graceland Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that his condo unit over
looks the parking lot across the street from the
proposed site; this lot is always 70% occupied Monday
through Friday.
Ms. Lillian Dombrowski, 700 Graceland Avenue, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that the parking lot
across from the proposed site is not empty; the proposed
site is too small for this project; she is totally
against this project.
Mr. William Maher, 872 Mason Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that the parking lot
across the street from the proposed site is not a good
alternative; there is a scarcity of parking.
Moved by Murohv, seconded by Beauvais, to recommend to
the City Council, re Zoning Case 06-134-V, to grant
request for Variations to permit construction of a 40-
unit condominium development with a lot area of 27,900
sq. ft. instead of a minimum lot area of 65,500 sq. ft.;
permit no interior parking lot landscaping instead of 5 %
interior parking lot landscaping; permit development to
have 0' -0" (north) landscape buffer instead of the
required 7'-0"; and further require that the petitioner
enter into a shared parking agreement for 20 additional
spaces and the petitioner contribute $20, 000 for the
improvement of the park at Lee Street and Prairie
Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
NAYS: 4-Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Argus, to recommend to the
City Council, re Zoning Case 06-134-V, to grant request
for Variations to permit construction of a 40-unit
condominium development, with conditions, with a lot
area of 27,900 sq. ft. instead of a minimum lot area of
65,500 sq. ft.; permit no interior parking lot
landscaping instead of 5 % interior parking lot
landscaping; permit development to have 0' -0" (north)
landscape buffer instead of the required 7 '-0"; and
further require that the petitioner contribute $20,000h1
for the improvement of the park at Lee Street and "''
PRAIRIE AVE .
(Cont'd.)
REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT/
HARP D.P. LLC
2800
MANNHEIM -
TIF #6:
O'HARE
CORRIDOR
PRIVILEGE
TAX/2800
MANNHEIM -
TIF #6:
ORDINANCE
M-6-07
TELECOMMUNI.
TAX:
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Prairie Avenue; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-7-07 at appropriate time this
evening. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Becker reviewed this request from Harp Des
Plaines LLC for a redevelopment agreement with the City
prior to approval of their final PUD for construction of
two (2) hotels on property located at 2800 Mannheim Road
in TIF District #6 so they can get approval of their
financing and move the project forward; Harp Des Plaines
LLC is not asking for any TIF increment financing, but
they are requesting that the City increase the O'Hare
Corridor Privilege Tax by 1% and rebate the revenue
generated by room rentals back to Harp Des Plaines LLC
for reimbursement to the City for construction costs.
Petitioner Tim Franzen, The Harp Group, Two Mid America
Plaza, Suite 6 04, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, and his
attorney Pat Brankin, Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron,
Ltd., 222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1910, Chicago, IL
60601, addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Martin Moylan, 1405 Oakwood Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking why the City should raise
this tax to help build these hotels; let's redirect this
money for a new police station or fire station.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council to
approve the redevelopment agreement with Harp Des
Plaines LLC regarding the hotel developments on property
located at 2800 Mannheim Road in TIF District #6; and
Resolution R-158-06 be adopted at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais
voted present.
Alderman Becker stated that the increase in the O'Hare
Corridor Privilege Tax by 1 % (from 3 % to 4%) will be in
conjunction with the hotel development proposed by Harp
Des Plaines LLC on property located at 2800 Mannheim
Road in TIF District #6; the revenue generated by room
rentals will be rebated back to Harp Des Plaines LLC for
reimbursement to the City for construction costs.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to concur with Staff
recommendation and recommend to the City Council that
the O'Hare Corridor Privilege Tax be increased from 3%
to 4% for hotels and motels located within the Mannheim-
Higgins Tax Increment Financing District TIF #6,
bounded by Mannheim Road, Higgins Road and the Wisconsin
Central Railroad; and Ordinance M-66-06 be placed on
First Reading at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to adopt
Ordinance M-6-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 3, "MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION
TAXES" BY ADDING ARTICLE I., "MUNICIPAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX" TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen,
Becker, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-38-07
2007
APPROPRIA. -
AS AMENDED:
Ordinance
M-9-07
ZONING CASE
06-134-V
RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT/
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
Ordinance
Z-7-07
REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT/
HARP D.P. LLC
2800
MANNHEIM -
TIF #6:
Resolution
R-158-06
O'HARE
CORRIDOR
PRIVILEGE
TAX/2800
MANNHEIM -
TIF #6:
Ordinance
M-66-06
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3/5/07
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
reconunendation of Conunittee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-38-07, 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:
$2,754,678. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve 2007
Appropriations in the total amended amount of
$116,732,829, of which the General Fund expenditures are
$53,091,631; and place on First Reading Ordinance M-9-
07, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2007. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Becker, Smith
NAYS: 3-Murphy, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with recommendation of Conunittee of the Whole, re Zoning
Case 06-134-V, to grant request for Variations to permit
construction of a 40-unit condominium development, with
conditions, with a lot area of 27,900 sq. ft. instead of
a minimum lot area of 65,500 sq. ft.; permit no interior
parking lot landscaping instead of 5% interior parking
lot landscaping; permit development to have 0'-0"
(north) landscape buffer instead of the required 7'-0";
require that the petitioner contribute $20,000 for the
improvement of the park at Lee Street and Prairie
Avenue; and further reconunend to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-7-07, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO MAJOR
VARIATIONS TO SECTION 7.3-8 E. AND 10.8-2 OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A 40-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH A LOT AREA OF
27,900 SQUARE FEET WITH NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT
LANDSCAPING AT 1382-1398 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried (Alderman Beauvais
voted no) .
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur
with reconunendation of Committee of the Whole to approve
the redevelopment agreement with Harp Des Plaines LLC,
Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 604, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
60181, regarding the hotel developments on property
located at 2800 Mannheim Road in TIF District #6; and
adopt Resolution R-158-06, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES AND HARP DES PLAINES, LLC FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO HOTELS AT MANNHEIM
ROAD AND PRATT AVENUE. 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 Becker, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the O'Hare
Corridor Privilege Tax be increased from 3% to 4% for
hotels and motels located within the Mannheim-Higgins
Tax Increment Financing District -TIF #6, bounded by
Mannheim Road, Higgins Road and the Wisconsin Central
Railroad; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance M-66-06. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
M-66-06
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-9-07
2007
APPROPRIA. -
AS AMENDED:
ZONING CASE
06-134-V
RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT/
1382-1398
PRAIRIE:
Ordinance
Z-7-07
ADJOURNMENT:
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AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Beauvais
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Becker, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-66-06, AN ORDINANCE
INCREASING THE O'HARE CORRIDOR PRIVILEGE TAX FROM THREE
PERCENT (3 %) TO FOUR PERCENT (4 %) UPON HOTELS AND MOTELS
LOCATED WITHIN MANNHEIM/HIGGINS TIF #6 IN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Beauvais, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-9-07, AN ORDINANCE
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE
"ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Becker, Smith
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance Z-7-07, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING TWO MAJOR VARIATIONS TO SECTION 7.3-8 E. AND
10.8-2 OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT WITH A LOT AREA OF 27,900 SQUARE FEET WITH
NO INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AT 1382-1398 PRAIRIE
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 4-Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 4-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED (a tie vote is a failed vote) .
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY;;~ ~redia, ' 2007
MAYOR