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02/17/196994 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TIME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaili es was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel at 8:10 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Ernest Grant, Associate past or of the First Congregational Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen preset: Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, T.Tright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels. Absent was Alderman Seitz Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Arndt, Building Commissioner.Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer E. N. Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Rateike, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1969, as published. Motion declared Carried. (See Minutes on Page for change). REPORTS OF City Comptroller Blietz reported that during budget CITY OFFICIALS: hearings, the Council decided to include in the :appropriation the amount necessary to increase life Ria_ insurance cover.:age for employees who qualify from $2,000 Emplo ees to $3,000, and that the Insurance and Finance Committees life Ins. have approved the additional $1,000 life insurance to be purchased from the General American Life Insurance Company at an estimated cost of $2,900. It w.: s moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Shillington., to authorize the City Comptroller to purchase the additional insurance as outlined above. Upon roll c 11, the vote was: AYES: — 15 — Alderman Rateike, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakoweki, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 1 — Alderman Szabo ABSENT: 1 — Alderman Seitz There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ZONING — Special Use Service Stations ZONING — Tec© Search Staff Resor t�— Gasoline Service Stations City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that he has completed a draft of an ordinance to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance of 1960 to allow Gasoline Service Stations as Special Uses. only. It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderm.;n Figard, to authorize the City Attorney to petition the Zoning Board for said text amendment. Motion declared Carried. It w: s moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize Tec—Search, Inc. to issue a staff report to the City Attorney and Council regarding the various standards to be included in the Special Use ordinance described above for Gasoline Service Stations. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: — 16 — Alderman Rateike, Szabo.,Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 — None ABSENT: 1 — Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. MSD C.::se COOK CO. ZONING DDUKET 1492 COOK CO. ZONING DOCKET #1507-8 2/17/69 95 Page two City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that on Friday the Circuit Court denied the motion of the Metropolitan Sanitary District to vacate the order rendered in which said District shall comply with Des Plaines Zoning regulations to loc.to their sewage treatment plant in Des Plaines. He further stated that the District now has thirty d::ys within wfiieh to file an appeal. City attorney DiLeonardi reviewed the evidence presented at the public hearing on Cook Co. Zoning Docket #1492, as submitted in a written report. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Ilinde, to adopt a resolution protesting rezoning of property located at Sumac Road and Noel Avenue - Docket #1492. Motion declared Carried.. After review of written report of evidence presented at the public hearing of Cook Co. Zoning Dockets #1507 and #1508, it was moved by Alderm,::n Prickett, seconded by Alderman Swanson to adopt a resolution , protesting to the rezoning of property in Dockets #1507 and #1508. Motion declared Carried. DUMP SITE After considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Szabo, Golf & seconded by Alderman Prickett, to authorize the Mayor and City River Rds. Attorney to survey and research the dump site of Arc Disposal located at the northeast corner of Golf . and River Roads, described as a nuisance, and take the necessary steps to abate said nuisance. Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE; REPORTS: ZONING CASE 69 -i -SU/ Pd Universal ZONING CASE 69-10-R 1909 E. Touhy Ave. ZONING CASE 69 7.-R ZONING CASE 69-9-R It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderm.li, Shillington, that Council concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation (lacking signature of Alderman Thomas) to concur with Plan Commission and Zoning Board's recommendation to grant the petition for Special Use/Planned Development of the property owned by Universal Oil Products, located at the northwest corner of Mt. Prospect and Algonquin as cited in Zoning Case 69a-1-SU/PD and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the Special Use/Planned Development ordinance for further consideration by the Council. At the request of Alderman Michaels, Attorney Woods of Universal Oil reviewed with Council Universal Oil Company's alternate plans for use of subject property, and stated his.olient would have no objections to including certain provisions discussed for use of remaining tract of land to the north of Planned Development as proposed, in the ordinance. Following considerable discussion, the letters of Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce urging approval and Voters' Independent Party questioning legality and expressing disapprov.::1, Motion was declared Carried. Later in the meeting, Mr. John Dawson, 386 8th Avenue, granted permission to address the Council made the following statement: "Due to the zoning of the Universal Oil Products property, I plan to file a tax -payers suit against the City Council." Alderman Thomas voted No on the Motion to Concur. It was moved by Alderman Swahson, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to deny petition for rezoning of property located at 1909 E. Touhy Avenue from R-2 to C--2, as recommended by Zoning Board, in Case 69-10-R. Motion decl,:red Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to deny petition for rezoning of property located at 2765 Railroad Avenue, from R-2 to R-3, as recommended by Zoning Board in Case 69-11-R. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to deny petition for rezoning of property located at 1421 Everett Street from R-2 to R-4, as recommended by Zoning Board in Case 69-9-R. Motion declared Carried. v c4 2/17/69 96 Page three LEE -FOREST It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Wagner, SUBDIVISION to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to refer the Plat of Lee -Forest Subdivision back to the Plan Commission for further study, regarding the temporary easement which they believed would .be unnecessary if a full street dedication could be obtained and further a street dedication along the railroad. Motion declared Carried. DEDICATION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderra� Fourth Ave. Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's recommendation to refer back to the Plan Commission Plat of Dedication of Fourth Avenue, shown as a 33' dedication, where.,:s other street dedications on Fourth Avenue between Golf and Rand Roads are 50' as reported by Committee. Motion declared Carried. ANNEXATION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Rateike P & W. Indus.to grant Petition for Annex tion, as recommended by Municipal 1400 Rand Rd.Development Committee, of property located at 1400 R nd Ro.+d, and uthorize the City Attorney to prepare the Annexation ordinar&ce and City Clerk to notify the Fire Protection District. Motion declared Carried; POLICE It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderm Squad Cars Shillington, to concur with Police and Finance Committee's recommendation to award the bid for the leasing of nine squad cars to the low bidder, Jim Aikey Ford, in the amount of $305 per car per month without insurance. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSTAINING: - 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi ABSENT: -1 - Alderman Seitz There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. POLICE It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman nmarrked Shillington, to concur with Police and Finance Committee's C recommedation to award the bid for the unmarked Police Car to Jim Aikey Ford, for a total amount of $2,729.89, which includes air-conditioning at a cost of $287.89. Upon roll call, the vote w.::s : AYES: - 13 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 2 - Alderman Leer, Thou s ABSTAINING - 1 - Alderman Bonaguidi ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Seitz There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. CITY HALL It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Interior Prickett, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's Paintirecommendation to award the bid for interior painting of City Hall to Ray C. Nybakken in the amount of $3,670.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ADV. FOR It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman BIDS Hinde, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's E~�x for recommendation to advertise for bids for the exterior painting Pali of the Municipal Buildings at Graceland and Miner Streets, Mayor and City Comptroller to draw the specifications, bids returnable March 10, 1969, at 10 a.m. 1 LIQUOR LICENSE Jake's Pizza LIQUOR LICENSE NICK'S LACONTINA 2/17/69 97 Page four It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with License, Health and Inspection Committee's recommendation to deny the request of Jake's Pizza for a Class A Liquor license, to be used at Lee & Forest, on the basis of the great concentration of licenses existiv:g in the Oakton-Lee Area at this time. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with License, Health and Inspection Committee's recommendation to deny the request of Nick's LaCantina Restaurant for Class A liquor license instead of Class E, on the basis of lack of sufficient parking facilities at this time. Motion declared Carried. Aldermen Prickett, Thomas, Shillington and Rateike voted No. COMMITTEE Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets and MEETING Traffic Committee for 8 P.M., February 24th. Later in the meeting date was changed to February 25th. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to award the bid for the pulling and reinstalling the submersible pump at Well #6 to the low bidder, Layne Western Co., in the amount of $2,051.60, and return the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon toll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. - None - Alderman Seitz sixteen affirmative PUMP - Well #6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 There being Carried. votes, Motion declared WATERMAIN It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman E 1inwooa Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation S to award the bid for the watermain on Ellinwood Street from Lee to Graceland to the low bidder, Mola Sewerage Co. in the amount of $13,140.00 and return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. SENGSTOCK It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, PUMPING to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to authorize STATION Divane Bros. Electric Co. to install three relays at the Sengstock Pumping Station, per recommendation of Westinghouse Electric Co., at a total cost of $2,625.00. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to defer action on Committee Report. COMMITTEE Alderman Figard, Chairman, set a meeting of the Water MEETING Committee for 7:30 P.M., February 20th. SEWER It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman & WATER Thomas to concur with Sewer and Water Committee's reeommenda- P eeasant tion to award the bid for the Pleasant Manor Water & Sewer Manor connection system to the low bidder, Neri Construction Co., in the amount of $43,460.75, and return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 2/17/69 98 Page five STORM SEWER It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman SECTION 17 Wagner, to concur with Sewer and Finance Committee's recommendation to award the bid for Section 17 of the Storm Sewer program to the low bidder, Rossetti Contract- ing Co., in the amount of $49,732.00, and return the checks and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Committee Alderman Szabo,. Chairman, set a meeting jointly with the Meet ng Fire Committee of the Building Control and Inspection Committee for 8 P.M., February 20th. (Changed by phone February 19th to February 26th at 7:30 p.m. PARKING LOT It was moved by Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Ellinwood Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda- St. �. tion to accept the offer of Des Plaines Tomorrow to use land area on Ellinwood Street, near Lagerhausens, owned by them, to improve as a parking lot at an estimated cost of $4,000 plus cost of meters. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Thomas to defer action on Committee report until next meeting. TREE It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Szabo, TRIMMING to concur with Elm Tree Disease Committee's recommendation to authorize Tower Tree Experts Contract for tree -trimming foraa period of thirty working days, at a colt of $6.25 per man hour for a six man crew, plus $18.00 per hour for use of aerial tower...work to be done under the supervision of Commissioner of Public Works. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Committee Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Elm Tree Meeting Disease Committee, following Streets and Traffic Committee, at 8:00 P.M., February 25th. BILLS It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman PAYABLE Swanson, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE $61,490.26 FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY Total CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME:: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. COMPUTER It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman INS EsPRINTER Rateike, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation to authorize the purchase of a Line -Printer to the Computer, at a cost of $17,009.24. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. c/6 Committee Meeting MINUTES: ORDINANCE I 2 00 S. River Rd. 1 ORDINANCE M-13-69 Water Rates ORDINANCE Z-8-69 RR- District ORDINANCE A=779 __ C&NW Ma -of -way ZONING CASE 69-13-R 1869 Busse MACATION OF ALLEY River S t. COG - Cook County QUIT CLAIM DEED - Acres Lane DEMPSTER STREET LIGHTS SEEGERS RD. EXTENSION Compacting 2/17/69 99 Page six Alderman Prickett, Chairman, set a meeting of the Air and Water Pollution Committee, for 7:30 p.m., February 20th. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to amend the Minutes of the meeting of February 3rd, Page six, by adding a paragraph placing Ordinance Z-5-69 on First Reading. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance Z-5-69, rezoning property located at 2700 S. River Road to C-2 Commercial District. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-13-69, providing for the change in Water Rates in the Pleasant Manor area. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance Z-8-69, changing the front yard requirements in the R-5 Central Cora Distict on double frontage lots. Placed on First Reading was Ordinance A-1-69, annexing the Chicago and Northwestern Railway right-of-way, between Rand and River Roads. The letter from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 69-13-R, 1869 Busse Highway, was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. The request of Petitioner George Olen to vacate a 7 foot alley behind 1633 and 1637 River Street, and letter from Plan Commission re same was referred to the Municipal Development Committee for study and report. Following the reading of letter received from Council of Governments of Cook County, it was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Rateike, that the City of Des Plaines withdraw membership from said COG due to increase in member ship fees. Motion declared Carried. The Quit Claim Deed for four feet of property to be used to widen Acres Lane, was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement with Thomas Realty Company, which provides for the installa- tion of street lights on the north side of Dempster Street, from the church east to Potter Road. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Leer, to accept the offer of The Schless Construction Company to compact the fill for Seegers Road Extension, at a cost of not to exceed $6,090.00. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shi11ington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: - 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 2/17/69 100 Page seven Committee Alderman Swanson, Chairman, set meeting of the Municipal Meeting Development Committee for February 24th at 7:30 P.M. PETITION - Zoning 1568 Hills 111 WIEBOLDT AVE. Extension 1 1 ANNEXATION AGREEMENT C&NW MOBILE SERVICE STATION Golf & Mt.Prospect S.B. 71 Police Training Act C & NW Team Track - N.W. Highway Walkway Rt. 83 MT. Prospect Park District Bond Ref. Debris - area between Graceland & Laurel ADJ OURNMENT : The Clerk presented a Petition from property owner, Wilbert H. Boettcher, requesting the Council to reconsider decision of February 3rd, regarding zoning of property located at 1568 Hills Avenue - Case #68-72. No Action. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Figard, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements between Chicago and North Western Railway Co. and the City having to do with proposed extension of Wieboldt Avenue. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Second Amendment to the Annexation Agreement having to do with the Seegers Road Extension. Uptin roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Rateike, Szabo, Prickett, Wright, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Seitz There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Mayor Behrel reported on a meeting held with the developers of the northeast corner of Mt. Prospect and Golf Roads, and recommends no relief be granted to issue a building permit for a proposed service station pending new legis- lation for Gasoline Service Stations to be placed in the Special Use category. Following the report of Mayor Behrel on Senate Bill #71 regarding the Police Training Act, it was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to draft a resolution opposing said bill. Motion declared Carried. Mayor Behrel reported a letter has been received from J. J. McCormack, Assistant Manager of Leases and Special Services of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, stating that the required Railway Co. approvals have been received to relocate the team track facility adjacent to Northwest Highway. No action was taken on Alderman Shillington's request for a walkway along Elmhurst Rd. from Millers Road to Kathleen Drive. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt a resolution supporting the bond referendum of Mt. Prospect Park District, to be voted upon February 22nd. Motion declared Carried. Referred to the Commissioner of Public Works was an investigation of the debris in the area between Graceland and Laurel from Thacker to Prairie. It was moved by Alderman Rateike, seconded by Alderman Shillington, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared Carried. Bertha Eleanor Rohrb ch, City Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF 7A}tbell, / HE BERT H. BEHREL, MAYOR 1