12/15/1969_MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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 prayer by Rev. George
Lockwood followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call indicated the following aldermen present:
Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, 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, Commissioner of Public Works Warnicke, Building Commissioner
Schuepfer, City Engineer Fletcher, and City Attorney DiLeonardi.
YOUTH
APPRECIATION
ESSAY AWARD
MINUTES:
At this time, Mayor Behrel presented the Youth Appreciation
Awards for the Essay contest as follows: First Place,
Douglas Lauffenburger, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place, Joh
Baldo, Mark Dombrowski, and Donna Permoda.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting
of December 1, 1969. Motion declared Carried.
REPORTS OF Fire Chief Haag reported that North Maine Fire Protection
CITY OFFICIALS:District will commence fire service in the District as
of 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 16, 1969, Myer Behrel
North Maine submitted for the records a letter to the effect that
Fire District any contractual obligation to the District shall
terminate Tuesday, December 16, 1969.
Devon Ave.
WATERMAIN
Miller Rd.
Metropolitan
Sanitary
District
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Zoning Case
69-66-R
ANNEXATION
PETITION
City Engineer Fletcher reported that a conference has
been set with Mr. March of the State Highway Department
to discuss the widening and improvement of Devon Avenue
from River Road to Higgins, in light of recent publicity
that the State Highway Department has plans for improving
same.
City Engineer Fletcher reported that a letter regarding
the watermain improvement on Miller Road has been
submitted to the Water Committee, and that upon improve-
ment of vacant land on the south side of Miller Road,
just west of Mt. Prospect Road, the owner will be
charged what would be the normal cost of a 6" main
rather than a 12" main which was recently installed.
City Attorney DiLeonardi reported that the Metropolitan
Sanitary District has filed their brief and that the
City's brief will be filed shortly. He further reported
that the waiting period for oral argument in the
Superior court may be as long as one and one-half years.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committees
recommendation to concur with the report of the Zoning
Board in Case 69-66-R - to rezone C & NW Coach Yard
Property to M-2, and authorize the City Attorney to
prepare the Zoning Amendment for further consideration
by the Council.. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary Annexation Ordinance to annex property
located on the southwest corner of Redeker & River Road
upon which annexation petition has been received.
Motion declared Carried.
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VACATION It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Public Alleys Prickett, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
Jarlath Ave. recommendation that the City employ the services of
an appraiser at a cost not to exceed $150 to guide the
!'COUNCIL in setting a value on the property consisting
of 43,400 square feet upon which a request for vacation
has been received located in the area of Jarlath Avenue,
including public alleys. It was moved by Alderman Figard
seconded by Alderman Bolek to amend the motion, increasing
the cost not to exceed $500. Motion declared Carried.
Upon roll call on amended motion, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
ZONING CASE It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
69-58-R Hinde, to concur with Municipal Development Committee's
Touhy & River recommendation to concur with Zoning Board of Appeals
in Case 69-58-R - property located at River Road and
Touhy Avenue, and to authorize City Attorney to prepare
the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for further
consideration by the Council upon receipt of Covenant
restricting the use for office buildings only. Motion
declared Carried.
FIRE ALARM
School Dist.
207
It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Fire Committee's recommendation
to deny the request of School District 207 to waive
the annual charge of $110 for connecting the Maine West
High School fire alarm system. Motion declared Carried.
FIRE ENGINE It was moved by Alderman Hinde, seconded by Alderman
#7 Figard, to ratify the action of Mayor Behrel and Fire
Repairs Committee in authorizing the repair to Fire Engine
#7, in the amount of $1,350.00 by FWD Fire Equipment
Company. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - 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 seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
FIRE STATION It was moved by Alderman Szabo, seconded by Alderman
#3 - Heating Hinde, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's
recommendation to award a contract to Central Heating
Company, in the amount of $1,406.00 for corrections
to the heating system at Fire Station #3. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - 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 seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
LIQUOR
LICENSE
NICK's
LACATINA
It was moved by Alderman Bolek, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to concur with License Health and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to grant request of owners
of Nick's LaCantina Restaurant to change the Class
E Liquor license to a Class A liquor license and
authorize the City Attorney to draft the necessary
amendment to the ordinance reducing Class E by one and
increasing Class A by one. Motion declared Carried./�
GU
ORDINANCE
T-16-69
Devon Ave.
YIELD
WHITCOMB &
CORA
BALLARD &
PLOTTER RDS.
RESOLUTION
MFT FUNDS
H. W. Lochner
Proposal
ARNOLD COURT
ONE-WAY
LOAD LIMIT
PRATT & MAPLE
TRAFFIC
SIGNAL
Birchwood &
Mannheim
NO PARKING
White St.
s. of Oakton
WATERMAIN
Bussu=&
Campground
Rd s .
FLOODING
PROBLEMS -
west of Mt.
Prospect Rd.
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It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to amend Ordinance T-16-67 to read as
follows: "Along the Notth side of Devon Avenue from
River Road on the East to the entry ramp of the
Northwest Illinois Tollway on the West." Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to amend the ordinance to include
the intersection of Whitcomb & Cora in the Yield schedule,
Whitcomb to yield to Cora. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Koplos, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
and Traffic Commission's recommendation to request
that the State Highway Department install a traffic
signal at the intersection of Ballard Road and Potter
Road. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Hinde,
to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's recommenda-
tion to authorize H. W. Lochner, Inc. to prepare the
necessary resolution for transmittal to the Illinois
Division of Highways to use Motor Fuel Tax Funds for
the separation of grades at River Road and Dempster
Street. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Koplos, to concur with Streets and Traffic Committee's
recommendation to grant petition for Arnold Caurt
to become a one-way street northbound between Dorothy
Drive and Florian Drive. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to authorize the City Attorney to draft the
necessary amendment to require a three -ton load limit
on Pratt from Mannheim to Maple and on Maple from Pratt
to Touhy Avenue. Motion declared Carried.
The letter from the Traffic Commission regarding the
request of C -Line Products to install a traffic signal
at the intersection of Birchwood and Mannheim was
referred to the Mayor for negotiateJ with J. Emil
Anderson and Sons, Inc. to implement the recommendation.
Alderman Thomas's request for No Parking on the east side
of White Street from Oakton Street south to the alley
was referred to the Streets and Traffic Committee and
Traffic Commission for study and report.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Bonaguidi, to concur with Water & Finance Committee's
recommendation to award the bid for the watermain on
Busse and Campground Roads to the low bidder, Mola
Sewerage in the amount of $17,245.00, and return checks
and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
Alderman Bonaguidi, Chairman of the Sewer Committee,
read the letter submitted by E. N. Fletcher regarding
possible solutions to the flooding problems of Des Plaines
lying west of Mt. Prospect Road - copies submitted to
all Council members.
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GARAGE - It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Frame Koplos, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
1424 Willow Committee's recommendation to grant relief from ordinance
and grant permission to Mrs. Burdette to build a one -
car frame garage at 1424 Willow Street. Motion declared
Carried.
SIGN
STANDARD OIL
River & Rand
It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to concur with Building Control and Inspection
Committee's recommendation to approve sign request of
Standard Oil Co., at River and Rand Roads to replace
sign pole approximately 25' in height. Motion declared
Carried.
SIGN It was moved by Alderman Wagner, seconded by Alderman
ROY ROGERS Shillington, to concur with Building and Grounds Committee's
RESTAURANT recommendation to approve the sign request for Roy
Rogers Restaurant pole sign approximately 25' in height,
located on Elmhurst Road. Motion declared Carried.
Roof Building Control and Inspection Committee Chairman,
Structures Alderman Wagner reported that the matter of exposed
roof -top structures has been referred to the Archtectural
Commission for remedy prior to approval of building
plans by the Building Commissioner.
PARKING LOTS
C & NWiots
It was moved by Alderman Koplos, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to concur with Parking Lots Committee's recommenda-
tion that the City reject the proposal of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway Co. to set the parking rate for
the railway owned commuter lots at thirty-five cents
for the years 1970 and 1971. Motion declared Carried.
APPOINTMENT It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman
YOUTH Hinde, to concur with Mayor Behrel's appointment of
COMMISSION Mr. Gaston Freeman to fill the vacancy on the Youth
Commission - term to expre April 30, 1970. Motion
declared Carried.
BILLS
PAYABLE
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt the following resolution: BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND 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: $430,634.21.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
CASH It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
TRANSFERS: Szabo, to concur with Finance Committee's recommendation
to authorize the following cash transfers:
I.M.R.F. $20,000
Street 155,000
Garbage 80,000
Fire 170,000
Audit 3,000
Liability Insurance 30,000
Civil Defense 20,000
$478,000
Motion declared Carried.
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ORDINANCE
T-31-69
Alternate
Parking
ORDINANCE
M-54-69
ORDINANCE
Z-24-69
SU - 1560
S. Mt .Prospect
ORDINANCE
T-16-69
Devon Ave.
RESOLUTION
R-21-69
1970
Expenditures
MFT RESOLUTION
Section 90 CS
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It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Thomas, to table Ordinance T-31-69, having to do with
alternate Parking. Motion declared Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Sherwood, seconded by Alderman
Michaels, to adopt Ordinance M-54-69, changing Title
of Chapter 6, Title X to read "Miscellaneous Driving
Rules". Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
NAYS: - 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Swanson, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to remove Ordinance Z-24-69 from the table.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 12 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Swanson, Thomas,
Bonaguidi, Seitz, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 5 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Wagner,
Shillington
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Prickett, seconded by Alderman
Sherwood, to adopt Ordinance Z-24-69 providing for
special use of property at 1560 S. Mt. Prospect Road
as gasoline service station. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: - 12 - Alderman Koplos, Prickett, Sherwood, Figard,
Hinde, Czubakowski, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi,
Seitz, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 5 - Alderman Szabo, Bolek, Leer, Wagner, Shillington
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being twelve affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Wagner, to adopt Ordinance T-16-69 providing for No
Parking on the north side of Devon Avenue, as amended.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: _ 17 _ Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to adopt Resolution R-21-69 authorizing expenditures
until 1970 appropriation ordinance is adopted. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Figard, seconded by Alderman
Hinde, to adopt Resolution appropriating $90,000 MFT
funds for improvement of Prairie Ave., Ida Street,
Graceland Avenue and First Avenue. It was moved by
Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman Koplos, to exclude
Graceland Avenue and First Avenue from Section 90CS 16/1
MFT RESOLUTION
(Cont' d)
MFT RESOLUTION
STREET
MAINTENANCE
ZONING CASES:
69-70-A
69-71-A
69-72-R
WATER REQUEST
Joseph Lumber
ORDINANCE
M-56-69
ORDINANCE
M-57-69
ORDINANCE
M-58-69
ORDINANCE
T-35-69= -
Yield Signs
ORDINANCE
T-36-69
One -Way Stop
ORDINANCE
T-37-69'
Two Way Stop
ORDINANCE
B-7-69
ORDINANCE
M-55-69
Transfers
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and appropriate only the funds necessary for improvement
of Prairie Avenue and Ida Street, requesting State
Highway participation for Graceland Avenue and First
Avenue. Motion declared Carried. Upon roll call,
the vote on the amended Resolution was:
AYES: .17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czibakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
Swanson, to adopt Resolution appropriating $28,500
Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Street Maintenance. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor.
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion declared
Carried.
The letters from Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals
regarding the following cases were referred to the
Municipal Development Committee for study and report:
69-70-A - Text Amendment - Side Yards in C-4
69-71-A - Text Amendment - Drive In Restaurants
69-72-R - 2712 Des Plaines Avenue
The request of Joseph Lumber Company that the City
serve property on the south side of Rand Road with
water service was referred to the Water Committee for
study and report.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-56-69 having
to do with adoption of The National Fire Codes.
Ordinance referred to the Fire Committee for study and
report.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-57-69 having
to do with Bid Opening Procedures.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-58-69 having
to do with Preparation Fees for Past Due Special
Assessment Bills
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-35-69 having to
do with Yield Right.of Way Intersections
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-36-69 having
to do with One Way Stop Streets
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance T-37-69 having to
do with Two Way Stop Streets
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance B-7-69 amending
the Building Code by requiring auxiliary battery
operated emergency lights in certain buildings.
Placed on First Reading was Ordinance M-55-69 providing
for the transfer of sums of money within departments.
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Woodlawn Ave. It was moved by Alderman Leer, seconded by Alderman
RR Crossing Hinde, to authorize the City Attorney to petition
the Illinois Commerce Commission to install gates
at the Woodlawn Avenue Railroad crossing. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: - 17 - Alderman Koplos, Szabo, Prickett, Sherwood,
Bolek, Leer, Figard, Hinde, Czubakowski,
Wagner, Swanson, Thomas, Bonaguidi, Seitz,
Shillington, Michaels, Mayor
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
There being seventeen affirmative votes, Motion
declared Carried.
Conflict of Alderman Szabo requested that City Attorney submit
Interest a legal opinion as to what constitutes a conflict of
interest.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Alderman Shillington, seconded by
Alderman Swanson, that the regular meeting of the
City Council adjourn.
APPROVED BY E THIS
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MAYOR
Bertha Eleanor Rohrbach
CITY CLERK