01-04-2010MINUTES 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, JANUARY 4, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by
Mayor Martin J. Moylan at 7: 00 p. m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center on Monday, January 4, 2010.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Wilson, and Argus. Alderman Haugeberg was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Bajor, Assistant City Manager
Slowinski, Director of Finance Wisniewski, Deputy Police Chief
Burton, Fire Chief Wax, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Oakley, Director of Information Technology Duebner, Director of Human
Resources Earl, Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
and Assistant City Attorney Bartel.
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The opening prayer was given by City Clerk Ludwig,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. John Graziadei,
Council asking when
Retirement Community
removed.
1050 Wicke,
the sign
on Oakton
addressed
for the
Street
the City
Riviera
would be
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
stated that the City sent a letter to Mr. Nick
Mitchell, owner, requesting that the sign be removed.
Mr. Phil Schloss, 1264 Dennis, addressed the City
Council stating that one extra job was eliminated in
the cutbacks and requested more time to keep this
job.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Lane,
addressed the City Council stating her disagreement
with the decision to purchase the Sims Bowl property;
requested that the City Council not proceed; do not
remove from the tax rolls.
Alderman Wilson requested that Items 4, 4a, 5, Sa, 6,
6a, 7 and 7a be removed from the Consent Agenda;
Staff requested that Items 8 and Sa be removed;
Alderman Higgason requested that Items 10, lOa, 11
and lla be removed; and a resident requested that
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MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
NEW CLASS H-2
LIQ. LIC./
1858 E. OAKTON
STREET:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-1-10
NEW CLASS H-2
LIQ. LIC./
17 W. GOLF
ROAD:
Consent
Agenda
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Item 12 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason,
a Consent Agenda.
seconded by Walsten, to establish
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Bogusz, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinances M-1-10, M-2-10, M-
3-10 and M-4-10 were placed on First Reading; and
Resolutions R-1-10, R-2-10 and R-3-10 were adopted.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
held December 7, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held December 7, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
held December 21, 2009 as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-1-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS I II CHAPTER 4 I "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS I" SECTION 5 I "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER, II OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS H-2 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR BOND DRUG COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, D/B/A
WALGREENS #02212 LOCATED AT 1858 EAST OAKTON STREET,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-2-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS I II CHAPTER 4 I \\INTOXICATING
LIQUORS I" SECTION 5 I "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER, II OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS H-2 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR BOND DRUG CO. OF ILLINOIS, D/B/A
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Ordinance
M-2-10
NEW CLASS H-2
LIQ. LIC./
1378 MINER
ST.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-3-10
NEW CLASS H-2
LIQ. LIC./
21 RAND RD.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-4-10
POSITION
RECLASSIFICA.
AND 2010
SALARY
INCREASE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-5-10
INTERGOVERN.
AGR./
DES PLAINES
RIVER TRAIL/
TOUHY AVE./
IDOT:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-1-10
INTERLOCAL
AGR./
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WALGREENS #05711 LOCATED AT 17 WEST GOLF ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-3-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS I II CHAPTER 4 I "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS I II SECTION 5 I "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER, II OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS H-2 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR BOND DRUG CO. OF ILLINOIS, D/B/A
WALGREENS #06866 LOCATED AT 13 78 MINER STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Argus, to concur with
Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-4-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS I II CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS I II SECTION 5 I "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER, II OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS H-2 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR BOND DRUG CO. OF ILLINOIS, D/B/A
WALGREENS #06601 LOCATED AT 21 RAND ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Bogus z, to POSTPONE
until January 19, 2010, the matter of the 2010
General Wage Increase (Non-Union) and Position
Changes. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation that City of Des Plaines execute
the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation
with the Illinois Department of Transportation
($1,497,182.00 grant funds; City's share $299,437.00
2010 CIP); and further recommend to adopt
Resolution R-1-10, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL
PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR GRANT
MONEY FROM THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation authorizing the City Manager to
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DES PLAINES
SENIOR CENTER/
DES PLAINES
PARK DIST.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-2-10
INTERLOCAL
AGR./
MEALS ON
WHEELS:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-3-10
APPOINTMENTS:
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execute Interlocal Agreement with the Des Plaines
Park District and the Des Plaines Senior Center in
the amount of $40,000 for the year 2010; and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-2-10, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, THE DES PLAINES PARK
DISTRICT AND THE DES PLAINES SENIOR CENTER FOR THE
PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SERVICES. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 5-Robinson, Bogusz, Brookman,
Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
ABSTAIN:2-Higgason, Wilson (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Assistant City Manager Slowinski presented
answered questions from the aldermen.
and
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to POSTPONE
until January 19, 2010, the matter of the interlocal
agreement with the Des Plaines Senior Center for
administering the Meals on Wheels program and
Resolution R-3-10 pending answers by Ms. Sharon
Smith, Frisbie Senior Center, to questions from the
aldermen. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Robinson, Bogusz, Brookman,
Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
ABSTAIN:2-Higgason, Wilson (conflict of interest)
Motion declared carried.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Lane,
addressed the City Council asking if Mr. Lee was a
resident of Des Plaines. Mayor Moylan responded that
Mr. Lee owns a business in Des Plaines.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Walsten, to approve
Mayoral appointment of Jin Lee to the Economic
Development Commission (term to expire 4/30/10
replaces Donald Roberts, resigned 09/09). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Presented for consideration (no action required) is
the Mayoral appointment to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION of Wendy Gruen (term to expire 4/30/13 -
replaces Richard Myer, no reappointment) (final
action on this matter under Consent Agenda on January
~rt
WARRANT
REGISTER:
TIF #4
PRESENTATION:
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19, 2010).
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Argus, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the January 4, 2010 -
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,499,913.84; and further recommend that Resolution
R-4-10 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
introduced Mr. Stephen B. Friedman, President, S. B.
Friedman & Company; Geoff Dickinson, Project Manager
of S. B. Friedman & Company; and Bill Grieve, Senior
Transportation Engineer of Gewalt Hamilton Associates
presented and answered questions from the aldermen
regarding the Five Corners Redevelopment Plan (in
file) .
Mr. Ed Lehman, owner of Geiser Berner, 1484 E. Rand
Road, addressed the Committee of the Whole asking
about the equalized assessed value of his property.
Mr. Friedman responded to Mr. Lehman's questions.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Lane,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she
was submitting a question on behalf of Brian Burkross
if the City is in debt, why spend more money?
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford
addressed the Committee of the Whole asking
suggestions made at community presentations
accepted and which were not.
Lane,
what
were
Mr. Geoff Dickinson, Project Manager of S. B.
Friedman & Company answered questions from Mrs. Van
Slambrouck.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that curbs, etc. can
be fixed without Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
districts; that the Forest City line of credit has
not yet been renewed; that TIF #4 was voted down 4 to
1.
1501 MINER
ST./LEASE
MODIFICATION:
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Mr. Scott Olsen,
Committee of the
clean-up costs.
2 8 5 Harding Avenue,
Whole asking about
addressed the
environmental
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
responded to Mr. Olsen's questions.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there will still
be bond debt.
Mr. Connor Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that there is a
difference in land value before and after a TIF is
created; that a forecast of revenue is not a
guarantee; existing businesses which generated tax
revenue should not be kicked out; the City should
petition to have roads fixed.
Alderman Argus presented stating that Mrs. Rita Shah,
owner of the coffee shop at the Metra Train Station,
1501 Miner Street, requested two changes to the
lease: (1) to add additional food items; and (2) to
become an Illinois Lottery on-line and instant Ticket
Agent.
Assistant City Attorney Bartel answered questions
from the aldermen.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Wilson to send the
lease modification back to committee.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Bogusz,
question. Ayes -Argus, Bogusz.
Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Wilson.
FAILED.
to call for the
Nays -Robinson,
Motion declared
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Bogusz, to adopt a
substitute motion to approve the amended Lease
Agreement between the City of Des Plaines and Mrs.
Rita Shah at 1501 Miner Street. Motion declared
carried with Robinson, Bogusz, Walsten and Argus.
Higgason, Brookman and Wilson voted no.
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-4-10
1501 MINER
ST./LEASE
MODIFICATION:
Resolution
R-5-10
ADJOURNMENT:
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Moved by Walsten,
Executive Session
passed unanimously.
seconded by
to discuss
1/04/10
Brookman, to go into
personnel. Motion
The City Council recessed at 10:14 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 12:00 midnight.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
Wilson, and Argus.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-4-10, 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, 499, 913. 84. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 7-Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Motion by Higgason, seconded by Robinson, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
adopt Resolution R-5-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES AND RITA SHAH FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 1501
MINER STREET IN THE DES PLAINES TRANSIT CENTER. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Robinson, Bogusz, Walsten, Argus
NAYS: 3-Higgason, Brookman, Wilson
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Robinson, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 a.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF ~
MAYOR
f 2010
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