October 17, 2000

1. Call to Order

Mayor Brian Krajewski called the regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Downers Grove to order at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Downers Grove Village Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mayor Krajewski led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Roll Call

Present: Commissioner Michael Gilbert, Commissioner Thomas Sisul, Commissioner Marilyn Schnell and Mayor Brian Krajewski Non Voting: Village Clerk April Holden

Mayor Krajewski said he would like to remind everyone present that the Council meeting is broadcast live and over the local FM radio station, WDGC . In addition, a tape recording and videotape of the meeting are being made using Village owned equipment. The videotape of the meeting will be used for later rebroadcast of the Council meeting over the Village cable television Channel 6.

The Council will follow the rules of conduct for this meeting as provided in Sec. 2.5 of the Downers Grove Municipal Code. These offer the public the opportunity to comment at several points in the meeting. First, immediately following approval of the minutes of the past meetings, an opportunity will be given for public comments and questions on the active agenda items for this evening’s meeting. Following this, an opportunity is given for public comments and questions on any subject. Finally, if a public hearing is scheduled for this meeting, an opportunity is given for public comments and questions related to the subject of the hearing.

The Mayor stated that at the appropriate time the presiding officers will ask if there are any comments from the public. If anyone wishes to speak, the individual should raise their hand to be recognized and, after acknowledgment from the presiding officer, approach the microphone and state their name and address. He stated that remarks be limited to five minutes, and asked that individuals refrain from making repetitive statements.

The Mayor said there are agendas located on either side of the Council Chambers, and he invited the audience to pick up an agenda and follow the progress of the Council meeting.

3. Minutes of Workshop and Council Meetings

Council Meeting – October 3, 2000 Workshop Meeting – October 10, 2000 Commissioner McConnell said she gave her corrections to the Manager.

There being no further additions or corrections, Mayor Krajewski said the minutes would be filed as corrected.

4. Public Comments and Questions

A. Comments and Questions on Active Agenda

There were none. Special Presentation

The Mayor noted the presence of the Downers Grove Roadrunners, aged 11 and under who won a second consecutive State Soccer Championship. Their coach, Greg Vogler, congratulated the team members for their good sportsmanship and for being role models both on and off the field. The Mayor invited the team to come forward, introduce themselves and receive their Village pins. He then invited the players to ride on the fire truck for the Hospitality Parade.

The Mayor read a Proclamation declaring October 15-21, 2000 as Roadrunners Under 11 Black Week.

Commissioner Sisul asked how interested youth can join. Mr. Vogler said they have tryouts the first Saturday in May. It is a private organization promoting soccer, and is a great opportunity for young people to become physically active. They have about 250 participatns, and are in need of playing fields. They play 90 games a year, 11 months of the year in competition and camps. He said it is a strain both on the families and the team members, but they set high goals and work very hard.

Commissioner Schnell congratulated the youth and their parents. She said she was impressed that the team is recognized for its sportsmanship. She said that the wins are important but the sportsmanship will enable them to carry through with many things in their lives and builds character.

The Mayor said earlier this evening he met with Cub Scouts from St. Mary’s and Avery Coonley schools. They were working on their citizenship badges. He recognized the members of Troop #89, Pack 8 and asked them to introduce themselves. He added that they might be working with the Public Information officer on a project.

B. Comments and Questions on General Matters

There were none.

5. Public Hearings

6. Consent Agenda

COR00 -00242 Claim Ordinance: No. 5351, Payroll, 10/17/00 Sponsors: Accounting A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BIL00 -00243 List of Bills Payable, No. 5352, October 17, 2000 Sponsors: Accounting Commissioner Gilbert questioned item #11891 on page 6. A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BID00 -00250 Authorize Purchase of Two Leica GS50 GPS Systems for $19,980 from Kara Company, Countryside, IL Sponsors: Public Works and Information Services A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: GIS-GPS Units

BID00 -00251 Bid: $13,714 to NCE Storage Solutions for Data Back-up Unit Sponsors: Information Services A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: Computers Passed The Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, that the consent agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski

7. Active Agenda

ORD00 -00241 Ordinance: Amend Speed Limit on Roslyn Road Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this shall reduce the speed limit on Roslyn Road from Ogden to Maple Avenue from 30 MPH to 25 MPH .

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPEED LIMIT ON ROSLYN ROAD

ORDINANCE NO . 4221 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Speed Limit – Roslyn, Ogden to Maple

ORD00 -00239 Ordinance: Amend Zoning Ordinance re: Concentrated Business District Sponsors: Zoning Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said at their meeting of July 20, 2000, the Zoning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of this ordinance which will amend the boundary definition of the Concentrated Business District.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DOUNDARIES OF THE CONCENTRATED BUSINESS DISTRICT

ORDINANCE NO . 4222 A motion was made by Commissioner Sisul, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Zoning Ordinance – Concentrated Business District

ORD00 -00238 Ordinance: Amend Certain Provisions of Chapter 28 – Zoning Ordinance Sponsors: Zoning Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said at their meeting of July 20, 2000, the Zoning Comission unanimously recommended adoption of certain amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the number of principal structures permitted per zoning lot, accessory structures and uses, permitted yard obstructions and time limits for Special Use permits and extensions.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 28 – ZONING ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO . 4223 A motion was made by Commissioner Gilbert to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Zoning Ordinance – Structures, Zoning Ordinance – Obstructions, Zoning Ordinance – Special Use

ORD00 -00248 Ordinance: Authorize Sale of 5-ton Public Works Vehicle Sponsors: Deputy Village Manager Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this shall authorize the sale of a 1984 Chevrolet 5-ton, Model #C 7004Z, Serial #134221, Vehicle #239 to WJN Enterprises, Inc. for the sum of $10,000.00.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF AN ITEM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

ORDINANCE NO . 4224 In response to the Mayor, Manager McCurdy said the Village has received a letter of intent for the purchase of the vehicle. A motion was made, seconded by Commissioner Schnell, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Vehicle Sales

8. Mayor’s Report

Mayor Krajewski asked that Dr. Wu set up the initial meeting of the Technology Committee and asked the Manager to work with Dr. Wu on the agenda.

Proclamations

Mayor Krajewski read a proclamation declaring October 2000 as Fire Prevention Month. He said the Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce are working together to recognize a business on a bi-monthly basis that does an outstanding job compling with fire prevention measures. The first recipient of this recognition is Max Madsen.

Mayor Krajewski read a proclamation declaring Wednesday, November 2, 2000 as National Young Reader’s Day. He encouraged our youth to participate in the various reading activities available through the schools and Library.

Materials to be Received – Minutes

Community Events Commission – 9/11/00 Economic Development Commission – 8/9/00 Library Board – 9/13/00 Liquor Commission – 9/14/00 Parking & Traffic Commission – 9/19/00 Plan Commission – 9/5/00 Stormwater and Flood Plain Oversight Committee – 10/21/99

Materials to be Received – Monthly Reports

Fire for July 2000; Social and Human Services for August 2000 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Note Receipt Of this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Materials to be Placed on File

9. Manager’s Report

Manager McCurdy said Forest Avenue was opened to traffic last Friday afternoon. He said the consulting engineers have submitted drawings for next year’s plans which are approximately 75% complete.

10. Attorney’s Report

Future Active Agenda

ORD00 -00255 Ordinance: Authorize One Way Stop Sign at Intersection of Chicago Avenue and Downers Drive Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said at their meeting of September 19, 2000, the Parking & Traffic Commission unanimously recommended placing a stop sign at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Downers Drive to regulate traffic such that Downers Drive motorists must stop for Chicago Avenue motorists.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON CHICAGO AVENUE AND DOWNERS DRIVE

ORDINANCE NO . 4225 Indexes: Stop Sign – Chicago & Downers

RES00 -00256 Resolution: Authorize Submittal of Applications to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Local Law Enforcement 2000 Block Grant Funding Sponsors: Finance Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this will authorize application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for $14,084.00 in Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 2000 BLOCK GRANT FUNDING

RESOLUTION 2000 -50 Attorney Blondin said a public hearing on this matter would also be held on November 7, 2000. Indexes: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant

11. Council Member Reports and New Business

1. Commissioner McConnell thanked the Mayor and Village Manager for attending the Partnership for Healthier Communities planning day held last Friday. The Partnership includes agencies and community groups whose intent is to find various ways of improving the health of the community as a whole. Projects since 1996 have included car seat safety, injury prevention, diet and exercise with District 99, smoking cessation among teens, Community Dialogue study circles, and character education.

Commissioner McConnell said she had the opportunity of participating in the Fire Prevention Open House and the Silent Parade. She commented on the great job that was done in organizing these programs and the moving comments made by Commissioner Gilbert.

2. The Mayor thanked Commissioner Gilbert for his participation in the Silent Parade, and noted that Commissioner Gilbert will testify on the Coal Fired Plants issue.

Commissioner Gilbert also complimented the Fire Department on the wonderful job they did in putting the program together . He then said he would be speaking at the Illinois House Subcommittee hearing tomorrow regarding the Village’s support of a program to clean up the coal-fired generator plants. He explained that there are web sites on this issue through the Illinois Public Information Research Group, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the Illinois Environmental Council. He said the purpose for the hearing is to discuss the fact that many old plants have been exempted from the Clean Air Act. As a result of these exemptions, Illinois has the distinction of having the single-most polluting power plant in the United States.

Commissioner Gilbert then complimented the Manager and staff for the last phase of the downtown project. He also noted that there are 222 days until the next Heritage Festival.

3. Commissioner Sisul said that the downtown streets are now open and parking lots are accessible, and encouraged everyone to do their holiday shopping in downtown Downers Grove.

4. Commissioner Schnell said that the Public Works department has done a wonderful job on the landscaping.

Commissioner Schnell said she reviewed last week’s meeting tapes and found it difficult to understand what the citizens are saying. She asked if the Cable Department could do something to improve that situation.

5. Mayor Krajewski said that this past Sunday a reception was held honoring Nancy Johnson of Downers Grove, who was the first Olympic Gold Medal winner for the United States in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He asked the Village Manager to have Cable TV broadcast that reception over the next few weeks, and to make copies available to the school districts as well. He said that Ms. Johnson’s comments were very motivating. The Mayor added that Schwartz Nursery has asked permission to dedicate a tree in the downtown area in honor of Nancy Johnson. He said that Mary Scalzetti has further information.

Coffee With the Council will be held on Saturday at 9:00 in the Chamber offices on Curtiss Street.

The Mayor then asked that the web sites referenced by Commissioner Gilbert be placed on the Village web site as links.

Mayor Krajewski then added his congratulations to the Village Manager and staff for the completion of Phase 3 of the downtown project. He is pleased that next year’s engineering plans are 75% complete. The Manager said that staff is planning another workshop with the Council to discuss next year’s plans.

The Mayor thanked Commissioner Gilbert for filling in for him at the Silent Parade. He was unable to attend as he had a meeting with Mayors from Lombard, Lisle and Glen Ellyn and the State Representative. He also met with Attorney General Jim Ryan that evening and discussed the resolution regarding violent video games. He asked that staff send the Resolution on to businesses in the Village that have not responded positively to this issue.

12. Adjournment

Commissioner Schnell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Sisul seconded.

VOTE : YEA – Commissioners Schnell, Sisul, McConnell, Gilbert, Mayor Krajewski

Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.