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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, JULY 21, 1969
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.
Behrel, at 8:05 P.M. The meeting opened with a prayer
by City Clerk Rohrbach, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Shillington.
Alderman Szabo, Seitz and Michaels arrived a few minutes
later. Absent was Alderman Czubakowski.
Also present were: City Comptroller Blietz, Police Chief
Chief Haag, Building Commissioner Schuepfer, Commissioner
Works Warnicke, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney
There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order.
MINUTES:
Hintz, Fire
of Public
DiLeonardi.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of July 7, 1969, as published. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Michaels and Alderman Szabo arrived at this time.
REPORTS OF
CITY
OFFICIALS:
Rockets
Letter of
Commendation
Alderman Seitz
Traffic
Signals
Third & Rand
MFT -81CS
Kiwanis"
Propertyu
Lunar Oil
Placed on file were the following reports: Police
Department 2nd quarter report; Fire Department Midyear
report; City Comptroller's report of Appropriation
Expenditures to June 30, 1969.
Fire Chief Haag reported that he observed the Maine
West Rocket Club demonstration at Olympia Park, Chicago,
and from his observation this type of activity requires
adult supervision and a large open area which is
unoccupied.
Following the report of Chief Haag regarding the July llth
incident involving a fallen wire hitting an automobile,
killing the occupant, it was movedLby Alderman Bonaguidi,
seconded by Alderman Thomas, to authorize the Mayor to
write a letter of commendation to the Fire Department
commending them for the excellent performance in this
incident and others for the City of Des Plaines. Motion
declared Carried.
arrived at this time.
It was moved by Alderman Seitz, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to advertise for bids for the traffic signals
at Third Avenue and Rand Road - MFT Section 81CS, and
authorize the City Engineer to draft the necessary
specifications. Motion declared Carried.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the owners of
the "Kiwanis" property have filed Notice of Appeal in the
Court's decision - Case 66 L 2777. It was moved by
Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman Prickett, to
authorize City Attorney DiLeonardi to defend said appeal
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that a cross-appeal
has been filed in the Lunar Oil Case, the motion
asking for a waiver of the time limit set for answer.
to which an answer has been filed opposing.
TEXT (Zoning)
AMENDMENT
Parking of
Trailers
Kiwanis"
Property
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City Attorney reported the status of the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment re parking of trailers and trucks
in residential areas, stating that a public hearing
has been held on the ordinance and that last April
he wrote the Zoning Board enclosing the ordinance
with minor changes requested by the Zoning Board
following the hearing,and to date no response has
been received. Brought to the Attorney's attention
was the letter dated May 1, 1969, from the Zoning Board
requesting a public hearing on the ordinance as
amended....City Attorney to investigate further.
Alderman Bolek questioned City Attorney DiLeonardi about
the status of the "Kiwanis Property", which was related
at this time. The Clerk read the letter received from
the attorney for the owners, requesting a public hearing
before the City Council, Zoning Board, and Plan Commission
to consider a proposed Annexation Agreement. It was
moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman Koplos, that the City
involuntarily annex subject property and authorize the City Attorney
to draft the necessary ordinance. It was moved by Alderman Szabo,
seconded by Alderman Prickett, to defer action on this motion and
refer above letter and matter of annexation to the Judiciary Committee
and City Attorney for study and report. Motion declared Carried.
RESOLUTION
Domestic
Utility
Services
Case
Following the report of City Attorney DiLeonardi on
the status of the application of Domestic Utility
Services Company before the Illinois Commerce Commission
Co. to extend Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
to serve the area in which High School District 207
proposes to build Maine North Highschool, it was moved
In' Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to
adopt Resolution R-12-69, directing the Mayor and City
Attorney to communicate the City's position to the
Illinois Commerce Commission that the aforesaid pending
application be denied, or if approved, the effective date
be extended for six months to allow the City time to
decide whether it wishes to incorporate said territory
into the corporate limits Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
WITHHOLD
PAYMENT -
Neri Const.
Council
City Attorney DiLeonardi suggested that Warrant #8148,
appearing on the Bill Register be withheld from payment
as Notice of Lien filed by Sub -contractor had been
received from Mel Lange Landscaping Co. in connection
with Pleasant Manor Water and Sewer connection contract
with Neri Construction Company.
recessed from 9 P.M. to 9:18 P.M.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
ZONING
69-23-R
1400 E.Touhy
PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
SZYWALA
SUBDIVISION
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to deny the petition to rezone property
located at 1400 E. Touhy Avenue, presently owned by
The Academy of St. Patrick. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to petition
the Zoning Board to hold a public hearing on the Planned
Unit Development Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
per revised ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Munici.pal•Development Committee's
recommendation to approve the Plat of Szywala Subdivision
of former Chicago and Northwestern property located on
the notth side of Thacker Street, and authorize the v%--,
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_ - l k to execute :;as h •�.2ot� crDm,I etio
SZYWALA
SUBDIVISION
DEDICATION
SCOTT ST.
RAUSCHENBERG
BIASIELLO
SUBDIVISION
DEDICATION
WESTFIELD
LANE
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
HOT WATER
WASHER
PUBLIC WORKS
NO PARKING
WILLE RD.
LOAD LIMIT
HOWARD
TRAFFIC
SAFETY STUDY
PROGRAM -
Stop Signs
COMMITTEE
MEETING
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Mayor and City Clerk to execute same upon completion
of the necessary arrangements for public improvements.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to accept Plat of Dedication of Scott
Street from Des Plaines Park District and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Motion declared
Carried.
& It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to approve Plat of Rauschenberg & Biasiello -
Pleasant Acres Subdivision, located west of Mt. Prospect
Road, on the south side of Miller Road, and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same upon completion
of satisfactory financial arrangements for public
improvements. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to accept Plat of Dedication of 100 feet
on Westfield Lane and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same. Motion declared Carried.
Municipal Development
Fire
License, Health and
Inspection
- July 28th at 7:30 P.M.
- July 29th at 7:30 P.M.
- July 31st at 8 a.m.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Sanitation and Finance Committees'
recommendation to award the bid for the High Pressure
Hot Water Washer to Zep Manufacturing Company Co. at
a cost of $1,995:.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
0 - None
NAYS:
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Shillington, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to install "No Parking" signs along both
sides of Wille Road from Mt. Prospect Road to York
Road and authorize City Attorney to prepare necessary
ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to install three ton load limit signs
on Howard Street from River Road to White Street and
authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
to concur with the Police Department's recommendations
for certain stop signs in accordance with recent Traffic
Study Survey, and authorize the City Attorney to draft
the necessary ordinance, with the following exceptions
to be reviewed: Delete, Carol & Forest; Add, Fifth and
Greenview; Delete Third and Waikiki; Delete Fifth and
Waikiki; Delete Amherst and Harvard. Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Leer, Chairman, set a meeting of the Streets and
Traffic Committee for July 29th at 8:15 P.M., requesting
the attendance of William Alfini, Fourth Ward Aldermen,
ACity Engineer, and Commissioner of Public Works. f
SIGN
KENTUCKY FRIED
CHICKEN
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It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to approve the sign request of Kentucky Fried
Chicken for signs to be located at 1263 S. Elmhurst Rd.
and 1340 Lee Street, - sign to be 17 feet high with
round basket 7 x 7. Motion declared Carried.
SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
STANDARD OIL Hinde, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request
of Standard Oil Co. - 1585 River Road - sign to be
23'6" high - two signs. Motion declared Carried.
PONDAROSA
STEAK HOUSE
MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT
ON ROOF
TEXT AMEND-
MENT - DRIVE-
IN
RESTAURANTS
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to approve the sign request
of Pondarosa Steak House for 20 foot high sign at
1360 Lee Street. It was moved by Alderman Bolek,
seconded by Alderman Michaels, to defer action until
further negotiations are made to comply with signs
in the area.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded
by Alderman Bonaguidi, to request the Building Control
and Inspection Committee along with City Attorney and
Building Commissioner to study the possibility of
legislation governing the screening of mechanical
equipment on roof -tops of buildings and its inclusion
in the City Codes. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to authorize the City Attorney and City Planner
to research the possibility of a text amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance requiring all drive-in restaurants
to become Special Uses only, and declare a moratorium
on any building permits for drive-in restaurants during
pending legislative period, effectiveimmediately.
Motion declared Carried.
PUBLIC WORKS It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
1/2 ton Truck Hinde, to concur with Parking Lots Committee to award
the bid for the 1/2 ton truck to the second low bidder,
Gilmore International, in the amount of $3,049.00 with
snow plow. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Swanson, Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde,
Wagner, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
BILLS
PAYABLE
TAX RATE
LIMITS
SALES TAX
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, 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: (Withholding Warrant #8148)
Total $76,468.34. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: -'16- Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner, Swanson,
Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Shillington,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
ordinance to increase and add certain Tax Rate limits 0"
to the Code for Police Protection, School Crossing
TAX RATE
LIMITS
SALES
TAX
SALARY
STUDIES
TELEPHONE
SERVICE -
EMPLOYEES
DUES
WITHHOLDING
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Guards, and Working Cash'Fund, in addition to the
1/4 of 1% sales tax to be received from the State of
Illinois, at the time legislation becomes effective.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize the Mayor and City Comptroller to institute
Salary Studies in preparation of the 1970 Appropriation.
Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to discontinue the payment of telephone bills of those
employees of the City residing outside the corporate
limits.' After discussion, it was moved by Alderman
Szabo, seconded by Alderman Sherwood, to defer action
requesting that further studies be conducted with
department heads regarding above matter.
Alderman Prickett reported that the Finance Committee
is recommending that the City Council does not encourage
the withholding of dues to any employee organization
without consent of the Mayor and City Council. No
formal action taken.
LEASE It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
AGREEMENT Wagner, to concur with Building and Grounds and Finance
1454 Miner Committees' recommendation to enter into a Lease Agreement
for the rental of office recently vacated by Northern
Illinois Gas Company at 1454 Miner Street, to allow
expansion of Police Department into Finance Office of
present Municipal Building, for a period of two years
at a cost of $350 per month and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 15 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 1 - Alderman Shillington
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being fifteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
TEMPORARY
BUILDING
ORDINANCE
A-4-69
River -Rand
southeast of
R.R. tracks
It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
Figard, to concur with Building and Grounds and Finance
Committee's recommendation to authorize the Mayor, City
Comptroller, and Alderman Szabo, to investigate the
feasibility of purchasing a temporary building to be
located at the rear of the Municipal Building, and
to place order for temporary building if found feasible,
at an approximate cost of $20,000. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: - 13 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Seitz, Mayor.
NAYS: 3 - Alderman Bonaguidi, Shillington, Michaels
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being thirteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Prickett,
seconded by Alderman Hinde, to adopt Ordinance A-4-69,
annexing involuntarily land located between River and p
Rand Roads, southeast of the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad tracks. Upon roll call, the vote was: CYC
ORDINANCE
A-4-69
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AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE Following second reading, it was moved by Alderman Hinde,
A-5-69 seconded by Alderman Swanson, to adopt Ordinance A-5-69
Northwest annexing involuntarily land located on the south side
Highway of Northwest Highway presently occupied by Kerr Chemical
Company and Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski,
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ORDINANCE
Z-12-69
1869 Busse
It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to remove ,;Ordinance Z-12-69 rezoning property
located at 1869 Busse Highway to M-1 Manufacturing
District, from the table. Motion declared Carried.
Alderman Prickett voted No. Following considerable
discussion, the roll call vote on the motion to adopt
Ordinance Z-12-69 was as follows:
AYES: - 9 - Alderman Sherwood, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels.
NAYS: 6 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Bolek,
Leer, Shillington
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
Requiring a 2/3 vote for passage, Motion to adopt was
declared lost.
RESOLUTION It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
R-11-69 Hinde, to adopt Resolution R-11-69, adopting the "Civil
CIVIL Defense Emergency Operations Plan" as part of the City's
DEFENSE Civil Defense Program. Motion declared Carried.
ZONING CASE The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
69 -37 -RA regarding Case 69 -37 -RA on property located at 1541 and
1551 S. Elmhurst Road was referred to the Municipal
Development Company.
ZONING CASE The letter from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
69-42-R regarding Case 69-42-R - 1181 Van Buren Street - was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
DUMP SITE The copy of the letter sent to Mr. Edward DeBoer
GOLF & regarding the disposal site operated at Golf and River
RIVER Roads from the Department of Public Health, State of
Illinois, was placed on file.
REIMANN The Plat of Reimann Subdivision, located outside the
SUBDIVISION City LIMITS, APPROVED by the Plan Commission was
referred to the Municipal Development Committee for
study and report.
LIQUOR The request of Mike Cino for a liquor license for
LICENSE facilities to be located on Rand Road northwest of
Golf Road, was referred to the License, Health and
Inspection Committee for study and report.
HARTMANN Mayor Behrel reported that the purchase of the Hartmann
PROPERTY property to enable the improvement of Weiboldt Avenue
Weiboldt Ave. has been negotiated for the amount of $4,258.95.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman A,
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HARTMANN Hinde to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
PROPERTY the necessary legal documents to close the sale to
(Cont'd) the City. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 16 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Wagner,
Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Alderman Czubakowski
There being sixteen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
SUBDIVISION It was requested by Alderman Szabo that the City Code,
OF LOTS - Judiciary Committees, along with City Attorney research
UNDERSIZED the procedure of subdividing lots, particularly in cases
of the creation of zoning lots not meeting the require-
ments of the Code and report to Council remedies for
present procedure. Mayor so ordered.
MOON It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
LANDING Bolek, to authorize the Mayor to write letters of
commendation to the three astronauts involved in the
successful landing on the moon, July 20, 1969.
Motion declared Carried.
ADJOURNMENT) It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, that the regular meeting of the City Council
adjourn. Motion declared .rried.
APPROVED B ME THIS
EBBE' H. BEHREL, MAYOR
Y OF
Bertha Eleanor Rohfbach, City Clerk