02-16-2010Approved March i 5 , 2010
Corrected for Scrivener's Errors to add dollar amounts for One-Year
Extension of Contract for Tree Trimming and Stump Removal from Robert W.
Hendricksen, Paqes 3 and 4 .
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,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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 7:03 p.m. in the Eleanor
Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic
Center on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason, Brookman,
Walsten, Wilson, and Argus.
Also present were: Acting City Manager Slowinski, Director of
Finance Wisniewski, Police Chief Prandini, 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 City Attorney Wiltse.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Reverend Ramiro Cruz
PLEDGE: of The Bridge Community Church, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
CITIZEN Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
PARTICIPATION: City Council stating that there was a report of
graffiti at Maine West High School; was it a prank or
a sign of gang activity? Chief Prandini indicated
that it was a prank rather than gang activity.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Mr. Josh Connelly, 941 S. Golf Cul-de-sac,
the City Council stating there was trash
near the train tracks approximately 30 -50
Seegers Road and requested a clean-up; it
neighborhood look bad. Director of Public
Engineering Oakley was directed to look
problem.
addressed
build up
feet from
makes his
Works and
into the
Alderman Brookman requested that items 9, 9a, 11,
lla, 12, 12a, 13 and 13a be removed from the Consent
Agenda and Alderman Wilson requested that items 1 and
5 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to
establish a Consent Agenda. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
CONSENT
AGENDA:
(Cont'd)
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
Page 2 of 8 2/16/10
NAYS:
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
The minutes were approved; Staff recommendations and
requests were approved; Ordinance Z-14-10 was placed
on First Reading.
Alderman Wilson stated that Page 6 of the minutes of
the Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 2010
regarding the motions made for 1501 Miner Street
Lease were incorrect and should be verified.
[Verified as correct]
Alderman Wilson stated that on Page 2 of the minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 2010,
it was Alderman Walsten who requested that Items 4,
4a, 5, Sa, 6, 6a, 7 and 7a be removed from Consent
Agenda; on Pages 4 and 5 regarding the Walgreens
liquor licenses (M-1-10, M-2-10, M-3-10 and M-4-10),
the aldermen who moved and seconded these motions
were incorrectly listed and should be verified.
[Corrections made]
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held January 4, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council
held January 7, 2010, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held January 7, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held January 19, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
held February 1, 2010, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Mt
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
(Cont'd)
LIQ. LIC./
272 HOWARD
AVE.:
Ordinance
M-8-10
COND. USE/
1169 s.
Elmhurst Rd.:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
Z-4-10
CONTRACT EXT.
TREE TRIMMING:
Resolution
R-18-10
Page 3 of 8 2/16/10
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council
held February 1, 2010. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Mr. Juan Pablo Garciabueno of In Agave We Trust, LLC
d/b/a Tequila Specialist, 272 Howard Street, answered
questions from the aldermen regarding hours of
operation.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to concur
with Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-8-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4,
"BUSINESS REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING
LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE FEES AND NUMBER," OF
THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR AGAVE WE TRUST, LLC, D/B/A TEQUILA
SPECIALIST LOCATED AT 272 HOWARD AVENUE, DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to concur
with Staff recommendation to place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-4-10, AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
AT 1169 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
(CASE #09-049-CU) . Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley
answered questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to concur
with Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution R-18-
10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE
PURCHASING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES IN THE CITY CODE
TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 FOR
TREE TRIMMING FROM ROBERT W. HENDRICKSEN. Upon roll
the vote was: call,
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
CONTRACT EXT.
TREE/STUMP
REMOVAL:
Resolution
R-19-10
PURCHASE
POLICE
VEHICLES:
Resolution
R-20-10
WARRANT
REGISTER:
ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT/
CASINO:
Page 4 of 8 2/16/10
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley
answered questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution R-19-10, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF THE PURCHASING
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES IN THE CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 FOR TREE AND STUMP
REMOVAL FROM ROBERT W. HENDRICKSEN. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Police Chief Prandini answered questions from the
aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Higgason, to concur
with Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution R-20-
10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE STATE BID OFFER FROM LANDMARK FORD
FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT A TOTAL COST OF
$131,244.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR MOYLAN DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION -Alderman Higgason, Chair
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Argus, to recommend
to the City Council approval of the February 16, 2010
Warrant Register, in the total amount of
$3,492,165.43; and further recommend that Resolution
R-16-10 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Argus, Chair
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
presented and answered questions from the aldermen.
Mr. Michael Levin, Principal, Development Management
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ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT/
CASINO:
(Cont'd)
Page 5 of 8 2/16/10
Associates, LLC presented (in file) and
questions from the aldermen regarding the
Unit Development (PUD) project.
answered
Planned
Mr. Neil Bluhm of Midwest Gaming and Entertainment,
LLC addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen regarding the overall
casino project.
Mr. Scott Strusiner, Vice President, LAMB
addressed the Committee of the Whole and
questions from the aldermen.
Partners,
answered
Mr. Brian Fink, Associate Principal, KLAI JUBA
Architects, addressed the Committee of the Whole and
answered questions from the aldermen regarding
architecture.
Mr. Todd Shaffer, Principal, Haeger Engineering LLC,
addressed the Commit tee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen regarding engineering.
Mr. Neil Kenig, Principal, Kenig, Lindgren,
Aboona, Inc. ( KLOA) addressed the Commit tee
Whole and answered questions from the
regarding transportation and parking.
O'Hara,
of the
aldermen
Ms. Katrina Laflin, Laflin Design Group Ltd.,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen regarding green space and
landscaping.
Mr. Michael Levin presented and answered questions
from the aldermen regarding the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) program for building
the casino. Mr. Levin stated that the casino would
open in September, 2011.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
The aldermen asked questions regarding landscaping,
traffic, storm water, and sanitary sewers of the
presenters.
Alderman Wi 1 son asked if
built according to LEED.
LEED casino does not exist
would be the first one;
any of the casinos were
Mr. Levin responded that a
anywhere else; Des Plaines
it is unusual to build a
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CASINO:
(Cont'd)
ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT/
CASINO:
PREL. PUD/
CASINO:
TRAFFIC
CALMING
POLICY:
Resolution
R-17-10
Page 6 of 8 2 /16/10
casino using LEED.
Alderman Wilson asked about signage. Director of
Community & Economic Development Conlan answered
questions regarding signage.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, to amend Z-1-10
by deleting 7.3-9 D.4. on LEED Certification from z-
1-10, and direct Staff to meet with Midwest Gaming
and bring back a side agreement with recommended
language. All Ayes -Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Brookman, that the
Committee of the Whole recommend the City Council
approve Z-1-10, as amended at the appropriate time
this evening. All Ayes -Motion declared carried.
Dr. Madlan McKernan, 192 O Andy Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking about a bike path on
River Road and Devon and PACE bus service until
midnight.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, that the
Committee of the Whole recommend the City Council
approve Z-2-10 at the appropriate time this evening.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if Des Plaines really
needs the LEED program.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, that the
Committee of the Whole recommend the City Council
approve Z-3-10 at the appropriate time this evening.
ENGINEERING -Alderman Bogusz, Chair
Director of Public Works
addressed the Commit tee of
questions from the aldermen.
and
the
Engineering Oakley
Whole and answered
Civil Engineer Peebles presented (in file)
answered questions from the aldermen.
and
Mr. John Milstead, 2515 Church Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole regarding traffic problems in
his area.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Argus, that the
Committee of the Whole recommend the City Council
approve R-17-10 at the appropriate time this evening.
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ORDINANCE
M-7-10
REAR YARD
PROGRAM/
COST SHARING:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-16-10
ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT/
CASINO:
Ordinance
Z-1-10
ZONING MAP
Page 7 of 8 2/16/10
MAYOR MOYLAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Ordinance M-7-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9,
"PUBLIC UTILITIES," CHAPTER 2, "SEWER SYSTEMS
REGULATIONS," TO ADD SECTION 5, "REAR YARD DRAINAGE
PROGRAM, ff TO THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 1-Higgason
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Haugeberg, to concur
with recommendation of Committee of the Whole to
adopt Resolution R-16-10, 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, 492, 165. 43. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
consensus of Committee of the Whole to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-1-10, As Amended, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 6, "DISTRICTS
AND BOUNDARIES I ff ARTICLE 7 I "DISTRICTS" TO ADD C-6 I
"CASINO DISTRICT" AND ADD THE DEFINITION OF "CASINO"
TO ARTICLE 13. 3 TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
CODE, and direct Staff to meet with Midwest Gaming on
a side agreement for LEED certification and return it
to Council for further consideration. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
~3'
AMENDMENT/
CASINO:
Ordinance
Z-2-10
PREL. PUD/
CASINO:
Ordinance
Z-3-10
TRAFFIC
CALMING
POLICY:
Resolution
R-17-10
ADJOURNMENT:
Page 8 of 8 2/16/10
consensus of Committee of the Whole to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-2-10, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAP
AMENDMENT FROM C-2, LIMITED OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C-6,
CASINO DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3000
SOUTH DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
(CASE #10-001-PUD). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
consensus of Committee of the Whole to place on First
Reading Ordinance Z-3-10, AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A
CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT ( PUD) FOR 3 0 0 0 SOUTH DES PLAINES RIVER
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. (Case #10-001-PUD).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Bogusz, seconded by Robinson, to concur with
consensus of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-17-10, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
POLICY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Bogusz, Higgason,
Walsten, Wilson, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Robinson, seconded by Bogusz, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
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Gloria J. Ludwig -CI'* CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS