061394174.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL 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, JUNE 13, 1994
CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines was called to order by Mayor Ted Sherwood at
7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 13,
1994.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger, Curley,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt.
Also present were City Manager Douthwaite, City Comptroller Peters and
Fire Chief Farinella. Attorney Wiltse arrived at 7:43 p.m.
PURPOSE:
RESOLUTION
R-34-94
RESOLUTION
R-37-94
RESOLUTION
R-38-94
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
Mayor Sherwood announced that the purpose of the Special
Meeting was as follows:
1. Executive Session/Hiring of Personnel
2. Resolution R-34-94/Public Hearing re TIF Amendments
3. Resolution R-37-94/0pposing Increase in Sprint-
Central ("Centel") Rates
4. Resolution R-38-94/0pposing Increase in Common-
wealth Edison Rates
5. Library Expansion Update
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole on June 6, 1994
that a public hearing be held on August 1, 1994 for the
purpose of discussing proposed amendments to the City's
redevelopment plan as provided under the TIF State
Statute; and further recommend adoption of Resolution R-
34-94, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF AN AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PLAN, THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AMENDED TAX INCREMENT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Resolution R-37-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OPPOSING THE SPRINT-CENTRAL
( "CENTEL") 6. 3 MILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN SERVICE RATES.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Chiropolos, to adopt
Resolution R-38-94, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OPPOSING THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON
COMPANY 10% RATE INCREASE. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Elstner, seconded by Curley, to go into
Executive Session to discuss Hiring of Personnel. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Council recessed at 7:05 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Roll call indicated the
Beauvais, Christiansen,
Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt.
following aldermen
Elstner, Kisslinger,
present:
Curley,
LIBRARY
EXPANSION
UPDATE:
HIRING OF
POLICE
CHIEF:
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Mayor Sherwood introduced Sarah McConnell, President of
the Des Plaines Library Board of Trustees. Ms. McConnell
gave a brief introduction to the evening's presentation
and stated that the Library Board is seeking an answer
to the question "Does the City Council support the
relocation of the Library to the downtown superblock
redevelopment area?"
Ms. McConnell then introduced Peter Lind, Lind
Associates, P.C, architectural consultant hired by the
Des Plaines Library to prepare Design Parameters and
Parameter Cost Model Report. Mr. Lind gave a detailed
presentation of each of the seven Schemes with their
associated costs, as outlined in the report. Mr. Lind
stated that the costs are not firm and are on the high
side; all costs have a 1996 escalator and no value
engineering is applied (that is done when the site is
chosen) .
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to suspend the rules
to permit public comment on the matter. Motion declared
carried.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council and asked if the Library was considering
converting to a district. Ms. McConnell stated not at
this time.
Mr. Bela F. Szilagyi, 2055 Lee Street, addressed the City
Council and indicated there could be substantial cost
savings if a smaller building was built; a 102,000 sq.
ft. building is not necessary.
Mr. Jack Flynn, 1271 Fargo Avenue, addressed the City
Council stating he would like to have a referendum on the
matter and questioned the use of TIF money for this
project. Ms. McConnell stated that TIF money cannot be
used for this purpose. Mr. Flynn asked the Library
representatives if they want to move or stay where they
are. Ms. McConnell stated she could not answer that
question.
Mr. Gunther Dorth, 154 Cornell Avenue, addressed the City
Council questioning how big a library do we need and what
will be the yearly operating costs. Ms. McConnell stated
the Library Board needs input from the City as to the
size and further stated the yearly operating costs has
been included in the cost figures.
Mr. Vince Powers, 862 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and asked if they were interested in including
the Library in the overall redevelopment plan. Ms.
McConnell stated that is the Library's question also.
The aldermen indicated they did not have enough facts to
answer that question.
Ms. Adeline Renella (no address given), addressed the
City Council stating that the Library should stay where
it is presently located; it is safer for the children.
Ms. McConnell again asked the City Council for direction.
Moved by Haupt, seconded by Christiansen, that another
meeting be held on Tuesday, July 12, 1994, with the
Library, to discuss this matter further. Motion declared
carried. Aldermen Curley and Sarlo voted no.
Moved by Sarlo, seconded by Curley, to concur with Mayor
Sherwood's recommended appointment of Robert Sturlini as
Police Chief to replace retiring Police Chief Jack Storm,
effective on or about August 1, 1994. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
POLICE
CHIEF
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
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AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Elstner, Kisslinger,
Curley, Sarlo, Chiropolos, Haupt
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, that the
Special Meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Donna McAllister, CMC/AAE -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS ot;z