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06/16/19696/16/69 153 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1969. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, was called to order by Mayor Pro -Tem Alfred Prickett, at 8:03 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rabbi Jay Karzen, of Maine Township Jewish Congregation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present: Koplos, Szabo, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief Hintz, Fire Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi. There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. BIDS - The Clerk opened the only bid received for City Property SUNSET & located at Sunset and Stillwell received from Olson STILLWELL Construction Company, in the amount of $16,000.00. Said bid was referred to the Building and Grounds and Finance Committees for study and report. MINUTES: It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Bonaguidi, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1969, as published. Motion declared Carried. REPORTS OF Placed on file was the Comptroller's report - Statement CITY of Cash Receipts from January 1, 1969 to May 31, 1969. OFFICIALS: MAPLE TREES Kiwani's Property Police Chief Hintz reported that the Police Department has completed the survey of traffic signs and signals within the City limits and within three to four weeks recommendations will be prepared for suggested traffic controls. Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke reported that Nels Johnson, acting forestor, has recommended that Maple and other trees having a scale should be sprayed the end of June to help control the problem. City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the City has won the Kiwani's property Water Suit case ..June 12th the City was granted the motion to dismiss the case. He reported that the owners of said property now have thirty days to file Notice of Appeal. RAND -CENTRAL Submitted to members of Council by City Attorney DiLeonardi ZONING CASE were copies of brief prepared in the Rand -Central Zoning Case. SIDEWALKS Notices having been mailed to property owners May 5, 1969, MANNHEIM RD. it was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded,_,by Alderman Czubakowski, to advertiseffor bids returnable July 7, 1969, for the installation of Sidewalks on the east side of Mannheim Road from Touhy Avenue to Higgins Road, City Engineer to draw the necessary specifications. Motion declared Carried. DEDICATION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman PRINCETON Seitz, to approve the Plat of Dedication of Princeton Avenue, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared Carried. � Y 6/16/69 154 Page two ZONING- It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Text Amendment Thomas, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's 69-32-A recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to prepare 69-33-A the necessary text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for 69-31-A further consideration by the Council in the following cases: 69-31-A - Discontinuance of Use of Non -Conforming Building or Structures 69-32-A - Cash Bond Required - Application for Building Permit or Occupancy Certificate 69-33-A - Filing Fees Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE MEETING Alderman Swanson set a meeting of the Municipal Develop- ment Committee to discuss the petition for rezoning of property owned by St. Patrick's Academy located at Lee & Touhy Avenues, for 7:30 P.M., June 23rd. COMMITTEE Alderman Hinde, Chairman, set a meeting of the Fire MEETING Committee for 7 P.M., June 25th. LIQUOR LICENSE -It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Spring Green Bonaguidi, to concur with License, Health and Inspection Terrace Committee's recommendation to deny the request for a Restaurant Class A liquor license of Peter Frank Yianibas, Owner of the proposed Spring Green Terrace Restaurant to be located at 485 Des Plaines Avenue. Motion declared Carried. DUMP SITE Alderman Swanson, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee, RIVER & reported on the meeting held with the Sisters of GOLF RDS. Nazareth, Inc., Mr. Lee Marconi, Mr. DeBoer of Arc Disposal Co., Aldermen Bonaguidi, Szabo, Koplos, and Figard, and Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke to discuss the future of the dump site located at River and Golf Roads, stating that the work is 80 to 90o completed at this time. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Koplos, that the City officially notify Arc Disposal Company to cease and desist dumping until such time as a Committee as a Whole meeting is held to discuss the future of said dump site. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 5 COMMITTEE MEETING NAYS: 11 ABSENT: 0 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Shillington - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels. - None There being eleven negative votes, Motion declared Lost. Alderman Swanson, Chairman, set a meeting of the Sanitation Committee with Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, for 7:30 P.M., June 30. COMMITTEE AS It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Leer A WHOLE to set a meeting of the Committee As a Whole for July 2, 1969, at 8 P.M., to discuss the site at River and Golf Roads. Motion declared Carried. RETAIN ATTY. DOWD It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Michaels, that Council retain Attorney James Dowd to attend the meeting of the Committee As a Whole, July 2nd at 8 P.M. Motion declared Carried. EQUIPMENT It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman PUBLIC WORKS Koplos, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to award the bid for 1969 tractor, mower, and snow plow to the low bidder, John F . Garlisch & Sons, in the amount of $2,497.00 net. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels. Shillington, NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None...There being sixteen affirmative votes /l/ Motion declared Carried. sN SECTION 82CS MFT Bids 2 -hr Parking Devon Ave. SECTION 83CS Street Improvements COMMITTEE MEETING EQUIPMENT PUBLIC WORKS ADV. FOR BIDS WATERMAINS River St. Ida & Perry COMMITTEE MEETING CATCH BASIN CLEANING 6/16/69 155 Page three It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to award the bid for Section 82CS - MFT the improvement of Wieboldt Avenue - to the low bidder, Arcole Midwest Corporation, in the amount of $46,116,48 and return the checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to post by police order signs - "2 hour Parking" on the north side of Devon Avenue near O'Hare Office Center and authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids returnable July 7, 1969, for the improvement of various streets with MFT Funds - Section 83CS, and authorize City Engineer to draft necessary specifications. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets and Traffic Committee for 8 P.M., June 25th. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation' to award the bid,for new tractor with endloader and backhoe to the low bidder, P & W Industrial Sales in the amount of $6,802.17, net. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Md!c:haels NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT Om- None There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to concur with Water Committee's recommendation to advertise for bids returnable June 30th for 8 inch watermains in River Street, and Ida, Perry, and Jefferson, City Engineer toidraft necessary specifications, and property owners to share percentage of cost. Motion declared Carried. Alderman Thomas set a meeting of the Water Committee for 8 P.M., June 25th. It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman Figard, to award the bid for the Cleaning of Catch Basins to the low bidder, Town and Country Services, Inc., in the amount of $6.95 per basin. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. 6/16/69 156 Page four SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman DYNO MOTORS Sherwood, to concur with Building Control and Inspection 855 Rand Rd. Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request Approve of Doyno Motors for a 3 x 39 foot sign with intensity controlled by Building Commissioner and no raceway lites. Motion declared Carried. SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman DOYNO MOTORS Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection APPROVE Committee's recommendation to approve the 25' sign placed twenty feet behind property line of Doyno Motors at 855 Rand Road. Motion declared Carried. SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman PONDEROSA Swanson, to concur with Building Control and Inspection STEAK HOUSE Committee's recommendation to deny sign request of DENY Ponderosa Steak House at 1360 Lee Street for sign 37'4" high. Motion declared Carried. DENY SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman KENTUCKY Thomas, to concur with Building Control and Inspection FRIED Committee's recommendation to deny the sign requests of CHICKEN Kentucky Fried Chicken proposed to be located at 1340 Lee Street and 1263 Elmhurst Road. Motion declared Carried. BLDG. CODE It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman AMENDMENT Czubakowski, to authorize the City Attorney to draft STREET the necessary amendment to the Building Code having OPENINGS to do with Street openings. Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE MEETING LUNAR OIL APPEAL Alderman Koplos, Chairman, set a meeting of the Parking Lots Committee with Commissioner of Public Works for Thursday, June 26th at 8 P.M. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to concur with Judiciary Committee's recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to file and prosecute an appeal in the Lunar Oil Case. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. BILLS It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman PAYABLE Wagner, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME: $206,144.81. Upon roll call, the vote was" AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. COMMITTEE Alderman Swanson announced a meeting of the Finance MEETING Committee for 7:30 P.M., June 17th. SPECIAL Alderman Swanson reported on the meeting held in AERONAUTICS Pittsburgh with Mayors who are concerned with noise from airports, but who don't necessarily have airports within their municipality...this meeting called by the Mayor of Ingelwood, California, with a plan of formulating a working committee to combat said problem..,P 6/16/69 157 Page five Alderman Figard left the meeting at this time. HISTORICAL Alderman Czubakowski announced a meeting of the SOCIETY Historical Society at 8 P.M., June 18th at the Museum, 770 Lee Street. ORDINANCE The Clerk submitted to Council petition filed this Z 12-69 day by Victoria E. Maher and Corrine M. Alexander 1869 Busse withapproximately 65 signatures of residents on Mason Lane and Busse Highway, objecting to rezoning of property located at 1869 Busse Highway. The Clerk also read the letter from General Telephone Directory Company, withdrawing permission to use the parking lot adjacent to Busse Highway as a reserve lot for the proposed Youth Center. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sherwood to remove Ordinance Z-12-69, rezoning property located at 1869 Busse Highway, from the table. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, NAYS: -•0 .1, Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer ABSENT: T - Alderman Figard There being eleven affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Sherwood to adopt Ordinance Z-12-69. Discussion of the Parking at the proposed youth center at 1869 Busse Highway took place at this time. There being no objection, Mr. Don Erickson, 1873 Busse Highway, addressed the Council stating that in his belief the maximum number of cars that could be parked on subject lot would be 25, which would mean therefore the parking lot owned by him would contain the overflow, requiring him to install an iron fence which would enhance the area. Following his remarks, Mr. Giovannini and Mr. Hommerding, petitioners, addressed the Council stating that they have spent the last three years looking for a location that would be desirable and available for a youth center operation. They also evaluated to Council their accomplishments with youth and their desire to operate such a center. They stated that they believed the parking problem could be resolved, and continue to seek solutions to the parking situation, if the Council believes this to be a problem. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to Table Ordinance Z-12-69. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 11 - Alderman Prickett, Sherwood, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, NAYS: 4 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Bolek, Leer, ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being eleven affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE M-26-69 Aux. Policemen ORDINANCE M-28-69 S.A. #194 Douglas Manor Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to adopt Ordinance M-26-69, having to do with the appointment of Axiliary Policemen. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-28-69 providing for the improvement of Dotglas Manor Subdivision with Sanitary Sewers by Special Assessment #194. Upon roll call, the vote was; � (o M'--. 2 8 - 6 9 (Cont' d) ORDINANCE M-29-69 S.A. #193 Douglas Manor 6/16/69 158 Page six AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Czubakowski, seconded by Alderman Thomas, following second reading, to adopt Ordinance M-29-69, for the improvement of Douglas Manor Subdivision with Watermains by Special Assessment Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. River & The legal opinion as submitted by Attorney James Dowd Golf - Legal regarding the Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City Opinion of Des Plaines and Sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth, Inc. and its effect on property at River and Golf Roads was referred to the City Attorney. S.A. #189 Lee St. Lighting ORDINANCE M-30-69 S.A. #189 ORDINANCE T-11-69 Susan & Cordial Submitted to Council was the recommendation of the Board of Local Improvements recommending the passage of an Ordinance amending Ordinance M-36-67 to increase the Public benefit portion in the amount of $14,707.02, to allow the Board to award the contract to the lowest bidder, H & H Electric Company, in the amount of $94,450.98, which exceeds the estimate of cost in the amount of $13,326.63. Following First Reading, it was moved by Alderman Bona- guidi, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to waive First Reading of Ordinance M-30-69, to amend Ordinance M-36-67, increasing the Punic Benefit portion in the amount of $14,707.02. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance M-30-69. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to waive First Reading of Ordinance T-11-69 providing for three-way stop signs at Susan and Cordial. Motion declared Carried. It was moved by Alderman Michaels, seconded by Alderman Shillington, to adopt Ordinance T-11-69. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. ORDINANCE Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M31-69, increasing M-31-69 the number of Taxi -Cab licenses by three to a maximum Taxi of twenty-four, to provide licenses to Jet -Rent -A Car e O, 6/16/69 159 Page seven RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman Permit - 12" Thomas, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor Watermain and City Clerk to execute Permit to the State Department Washington of Public Works and Buildings for the proposed 12" water main under and across the relocated channel of Weller Creek at Washington Street (extended). Motion declared Carried. PLAT OF It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman DEDICATION Swanson, to accept Plat of Dedication of Maple Street MAPLE- CURTIS and Scott -Curtis Street and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared Carried. REIMANN The Plat of Reimann Subdivision located outside the SUBDIVISION City limits north of Gregory Street was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report. LOT DIVISION The request of Mrs. Florence Domes for lot diviAion 1874 Spruce of three 50' lots into two 75' lots was referred to the Plan Commission for study and report. RYPKEMA The agreement between the City and Elmer C. Rypkema and AGREEMENT Dora A. Rypkema regarding certain documents in PARKING LOT connection with the City parking lot on the south side of Ellinwood, north of Prairie Avenue, was referred to the City Attorney and Parking Lots Committee for study and report. BEAUTIFICATION Communications received regarding items of beautifying the City were referred to the Beautification Committee. DRIVEWAY The request of Cormat.Construction Co. for a permit to PERMIT construct a 22 foot driveway on Hamlet Site at Ida HAMLET SITE and Jefferson was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. LEGISLATION It was moved by Alderman Bonaguidi, seconded by Alderman SESSION Thomas, to authorize City Attorney DiLeonardi to attend Legislative Sessions conducted by Illinois Municipal League, June 19th, re revenue bills. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: - 13 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Leer, Hinde, Czubakowski, Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels. NAYS: 2 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Figard There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared Carried. *** TRAFFIC River & Rand The letter from State Department of Public Works and Buildings regarding traffic operations at River and Rand Roads, requesting ordinance restricting left turns into Harding Avenue from River Road was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee for study and report. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman Swanson, that the regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion Sleclared Catried. APPROVED BY DAY OF. THIS /� HE'BE'T H. BEHRE , ►'YOR ********* Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach; City Clerk OAK MEADOW The letter from Oak Meadow Association regarding ASSOCIATION the desirability of annexation into the City of Des Plaines was placed on file for future negotiations.