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M INUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:08 p.m.
I.
Roll Call
Mayor Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
On roll call vote the following Aldermen indicated their presence at the meeting: Sweeney, Milissis,
Smith, Shubert, Knight, Mazzuca, and Maloney. There was a quorum.
II.
Citizens Who Wish Comment on a Non-Agenda Item
Mayor Schmidt asked Director Zingsheim for an update on recent weather events.
Director Zingsheim stated that from December 31 at 3 p.m. thru January 6, Public Works crews
worked virtually around the clock. There were two storms to contend with, a 15” long duration event
lasting 48 hours and a12” medium duration event. Both events used up significant quantities of salt
and manpower. Public Works expenses during this seven day period were significant, $75,000 in
overtime and $40,000 in salt (800 tons). Fuel was also consumed in a higher than normal volume.
The City currently has 400 tons of salt available, with an additional 1,300 tons on order that will
complete our contracted amount. He noted that crews did not salt during the January 10 rain event
as it would be washed away. Crews salted in the middle of the night, after the rain stopped. Staff will
be looking at purchasing additional salt if needed, and would purchase 1,000 tons if available at a
competitive price.
He summarized the budgets as follows: Overtime Budget - $108,000 with $120,000 spent and Salt
Budget - $130,000 with all spent. He noted that since December 1, the City also has had 22
watermain breaks and as a result incurred approximately $21,000 in overtime costs.
He noted that crews were out patrolling for pot holes.
Alderman Knight asked if there was a map or snow plan that staff followed during weather events.
Director Zingsheim replied that the priority list was available on the city website.
Sorin Lazar, 1892 De Cook, commented on the use of alternate side street parking in Evanston.
III.
Public Safety
A. Action Items - Police
1. Approve Purchase Order increase for ID Card System with Red Hawk Security
Systems LLC, PO Box 14249, Palatine, IL 60053-4249 in the amount of $9,000.00
Motion by Alderman Milissis, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Bernard Malkov, Information Technology Department, stated that a new ID card system had been
purchased, replacing a non-functioning system. All city employees will receive an id card through
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this system. This purchase, and other maintenance calls, necessitates the increase to the blanket
purchase order amount of $37,000.
Motion carried, 7-0, by roll call vote.
B.
Discussion Items – Police
1. RedSpeed Contract Renewal
Chief Kaminski stated that the RedSpeed contract for Northwest Highway and Oakton Street is up
for renewal. He reviewed the data from the program, noting that total crashes at this location have
decreased by 54% since installation. He noted that the Dempster/Luther and Dempster/Potter
intersections would be evaluated for possible cameras. The pricing comparison table would be
included in the packet for the next meeting.
Dan O’Reilley, 1320 North Western, commented on RedSpeed’s poor service and that people who
live in the neighborhood are being penalized.
Consensus was reached to bring this item forward as an Action Item at an upcoming meeting, with
Alderman Mazzuca being opposed.
2. District 64 – Intergovernmental Agreement
Chief Kaminski stated that District 64 has asked the City enter into an agreement formalizing the
ability to share information regarding juveniles in order to ensure a safe school environment. The
City Attorney has requested that an addendum letter change the agreement to simply the City of
Park Ridge.
City Attorney Hill confirmed that the statute contains immunity language.
Consensus was reached to bring this item forward as an Action Item at an upcoming meeting.
C.
Department Head Report – Police
1. Monthly Report – December 2013
No discussion.
2. Complimentary Letters – December 2013
No discussion.
3. Red Speed Report – December 2013
No discussion.
4. Police Dispatch Update
Chief Kaminski stated that staff continued to look at Glenview and Wheeling and were compiling costs
and hoped to have a list of options for the February meeting.
D.
Action Items – Fire
1. Purchase Order Increase for Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy
(NIPSTA) Membership, 2300 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 in the amount of
$17,098.00
Motion by Alderman Milissis, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
City Manager Hamilton stated that this is for annual invoices for FY14 for Police and Fire training
that was omitted from the blanket purchase order list. He noted that calendar year 2013 is the last
year that the Police Department will be a member of NIPSTA.
Motion carried, 7-0, by roll call vote.
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E.
Discussion Items - Fire
1. Update on Fire Dispatch Transition to RED Center
Chief Zywanski detailed the City’s transition plan from the Des Plaines Emergency Communication
Center to the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center (RED Center). The targeted date for switchover
is May 1, 2014.
F. Department Head Report – Fire
1. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance Reminder
Chief Zywanski reminded the Council that all elected officials are required to complete three online
courses, noting that the target date for completion of all training is March 30, 2014
2. Monthly Report – December 2013
Chief Zywanski stated that there had been no structural fires in December and that the call volume for
2013 was up 5.3%, with 4,287 emergency incidents.
3. Complimentary Letters – December 2013
No discussion.
IV.
Public Works
A. Action Items
1. Approve Purchase Order for unleaded fuel, Bell Fuels Inc., 5401 West 39th Street,
Cicero, Illinois 60804, in the amount of $20,456.35
Motion by Alderman Maloney, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Motion carried, 7-0, by voice vote.
2. Approve Purchase Order for diesel fuel, Al Warren Oil Co., 7439 West Archer Avenue,
Summit, Illinois 60501, in the amount of$23,528.73
Motion by Alderman Maloney, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Motion carried, 7-0, by voice vote.
3. Approve Purchase Order Increase for electricity for Sibley Lift Station, Constellation
Energy, 21425 Network Place, Chicago, Illinois 60673, in the amount of $5,000.00
Motion by Alderman Maloney, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Director Zingsheim stated that the City has received an electric bill from our supplier, Constellation
Energy, for electricity to the Sibley Lift Station. A purchase order increase needs to be approved to
cover this bill and any remaining bills for this fiscal year. A budget transfer has been done to cover
this additional expenditure.
Motion carried, 7-0, by voice vote.
4. Approval to continue participation with NIMEC in Power Auction and authorize the City
Manager to sign an Agreement with the lowest responsible bidder as recommended by
NIMEC
Motion by Alderman Maloney, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Director Zingsheim stated that the current contract will expire in May 2014. NIMEC will hold their
power auction sometime in February or March. Because of the volatility of power prices, we must
lock in the price by accepting it on that day. NIMEC will fax over the winning bid contract and it must
be signed. In order to participate in this auction, as in the past, we will need authorization from the
City Council to have the City Manager sign the contract at that time. Each of the participating power
companies will have their contracts preapproved by the City Attorney.
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Motion carried, 7-0, by voice vote.
5. Approve Purchase Order for FY13 Watermain Program, DiMeo Brothers, 720 Richards
Lane, Elk Grove, Illinois 60007, in the amount of $23,155.80
Motion by Alderman Maloney, seconded by Alderman Sweeney.
Director Zingsheim stated that on May 20, 2013 for the FY13, the City Council approved a final
payout of $23,155.80 to DiMeo Bros., of Elk Grove Village for the FY13 Watermain Program. Final
invoices were not submitted by the vendor and reconciled until December 2013. As a result, this
amount was not included in the carryover and the FY13 purchase order was closed. In order to pay
out the contactor, staff now needs authorization for a purchase order in the same amount, but coming
from the FY14 budget. The FY14 Water Main Replacement project was under budget, leaving
sufficient monies to pay out of the Water Construction Fund.
Alderman Knight questioned why this had not been included in the carryover, as it is a sizeable
amount.
Motion carried, 7-0, by voice vote.
B.
Discussion Items
1. Flood Reduction Projects
Alderman Maloney detailed the process and stated that discussion would focus on working towards
consensus on the three projects before the Committee: Mayfield Estates, Northwest Park and the
Country Club areas.
City Engineer Mitchell commented on 100-year flood protection for the Country Club area. Based on
general assumptions, it is estimated to cost an additional $70 million, to the $48.7 million for Option
#3, to bring the protection level to something greater than 10-year, but a level cannot be estimated
without additional analysis.
Discussion ensued on the need for additional analysis of the Country Club area in order to determine
if the protection level could be increased.
City Manager Hamilton commented that the minutes from the December 17, 2013 resident meeting
were just a summary.
City Attorney Hill confirmed that the Mayfield Estates Annexation Agreement expired in 1972 and had
no effect on what the City does in this area going forward. At the request of Alderman Mazzuca, he
updated the Council on an ongoing legal case dealing with private entity compliance, noting that the
City has valid torte immunity to the complaints in this matter.
City Engineer Mitchell detailed the proposed MWRD project for Dempster Street, currently scheduled
for final design in 2014 and construction in 2015.
Alderman Mazzuca summarized the project costs as follows:
 Mayfield Estates – 23 homes affected, $2.3 million plus land acquisition of one property, 100year protection.
 Northwest Park – 418 homes affected, $16.6 million for open storage, underground storage
would be additional, 100-year protection.
 Country Club – 680 homes affected, $48.7 million, 10-year protection.
Alderman Shubert asked how long each project would take from start to finish. City Engineer Mitchell
stated that Mayfield Estates, working in conjunction with MWRD’s project, would be designed in 2014
and constructed in 2015. Northwest Park would take one year for design and two years for
construction, at a minimum.
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Discussion ensued on moving these three projects forward, protection levels, additional studies,
referendums, and funding options.
Ying Kenney, 1340 North Western, commented on the lack of a solution for the Country Club area
and recommended moving forward on the Mayfield Estates and Northwest Park projects.
Kathy Ferket, 2031 Birch, commented on street flooding on Birch and improvements made to their
home and encouraged moving forward with the Northwest Park project.
Mike Hanley, 740 North Lincoln, recommended proceeding with all three projects and commented on
detention pond locations.
Scott Berndtson, 2831 Dempster, asked that the Mayfield Estates project not be linked to the other
two and be approved as a separate item.
Jan Bach, 721 North Seminary, stated that all of the resident’s questions were not answered at the
December 17 resident meeting and that the meeting minutes were not complete. She urged moving
forward with all three projects with the maximum protection level.
Judy Macino, 2221 Habberton, commented on flooding in her neighborhood and home.
John Kenney, 1340 North Western, commented on flooding in the Country Club area and the need for
a cost effective solution.
Barbara Gaffke, 747 North Delphia, urged moving forward with all three projects together and that
additional studies be done on 100-year protection for the brown area. She noted safety issues on
Greenwood and that the City should not be funding flood control projects for the Country Club, as it is
a private entity.
Evanna Shopoff, 1760 Elliott, spoke in favor of addressing all three projects.
Kathy O’Reilley, 1320 North Western, commented on the issue of getting emergency vehicles down
into these areas during floods and advocated pushing through all three projects.
Dennis Sladky, 1725 Elliott, reviewed Mayfield Estates issues and advocated moving forward with the
project.
William Bozikis, 1931 Habberton, detailed flooding in his home and the loss of property values.
Peter Lamperis, 2221 Birch, questioned if there would be a referendum on these flood projects.
Joanne Popper, 2010 Birch, stated that the flooding issues began in 2007 and commented on safety
issues, noting that the City is responsible for the infrastructure.
Soterios Stamos, 2141 Birch, noted that the costs will increase the longer the City waits to do these
projects and advocated solving the problems now.
Sorin Lazar, 1892 De Cook, noted that no one area should be singled out, and that the money would
come from somewhere.
Robert Wilkening, 751 North Delphia, advocated 100-year protection levels for all three projects.
Barbara Gaffke, 747 North Delphia, commented on the Sibley Lift Station and doing all three projects.
Peter Lamperis, 2221 Birch, noted that interest rates were trending upward.
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Ying Kenney, 1340 North Western, asked that the North Western area to be included in the
Northwest Park Project.
Kathy O’Reilley, 1320 North Western, stated that she thought the North Western area was being
included in the Northwest Park project. She stated that she wanted it noted in the minutes that this
area should be included in the Northwest Park project.
Judy Macino, 2221 Habberton, stated that the problems were not going away.
Alderman Sweeney commented on the need for cooperation with the Park Ridge Park District and to
provide better than ten-year protection for the Country Club area.
Alderman Milissis commented on the need to reach consensus and to give staff direction to move
ahead with the Mayfield Estates and Northwest Park projects. He urged the Council to be
responsible.
Alderman Smith stated that uniformity was important and that all projects should be done at a 10-year
protection level, or 100-years if cost effective. He noted that he was in favor of moving forward with
Option #1 for the Country Club area.
Alderman Mazzuca stated that everyone should have a strong level of protection and spoke in favor
of a citywide stormwater management plan. He was not in favor of moving these three projects
forward, but is in favor of moving forward with a stormwater action plan.
Alderman Knight stated that he had issues moving these projects forward without knowing how the
city will pay for them. He asked that staff come back with financing options. He continued that they
also needed to talk about protecting the rest of the city as well.
Alderman Shubert recommended moving forward with the Mayfield Estates and Northwest Park
projects and continue to develop a viable plan for the Country Club area as well as looking at other
areas of the city that are affected by flooding.
Mayor Schmidt agreed with Alderman Knight that the Council needs to know how these projects will
be paid for, noting that this is why a Sewer Fund and sewer fees were established. He recommended
going forward with the Mayfield Estates project, to look at alternatives for the Country Club area, but
was undecided on the Northwest Park project.
Alderman Milissis stated that he did not know why funding wasn’t part of tonight’s discussion, and
spoke in favor of reaching consensus on moving forward with the Mayfield Estates and Northwest
Park projects.
Discussion ensued on moving forward with each project, additional studies, protection levels, funding
options, citywide needs, referendums, working with the Park Ridge Park District, and the
development of a stormwater management plan.
Alderman Maloney stated that there was consensus to bring back the Mayfield Estates and Northwest
Park projects as Action Items at the February 10 meeting. Staff was directed to bring back information
on how to maximize the protection level for the Country Club area, funding options, explore the
development of a stormwater management plan, and reach out to the Park Ridge Park District at a
staff level.
Alderman Shubert suggested looking at a 50-year protection plan for the Country Club area if it was
deemed possible and economical.
City Engineer Mitchell stated that she would ask Christopher B. Burke Engineering for specifics
regarding adding the North Western area to the Northwest Park project.
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C. Department Head Report
None.
V.
VI.
VII.
Other City Business
None.
New Business
Alderman Mazzuca stated that former Alderman DiPietro extended his best wishes for the new year.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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