City Council Update
From the Agenda: April 4
Council met on Monday. Here are some noteworthy items from the meeting:
- Proclamation recognizing Earth Month.
- Approval for the Conditional Use and Parking Variation requested at 600 E. Algonquin Road.
- Approvals given for ordinances related to 1050 E. Oakton Street, the forthcoming development by M/I Homes branded as Halston Market (preliminary approvals granted in Oct. 2021).
Read the agenda here for more details. And, watch the meeting recording here.
Budget Recap
Get a quick overview of where City funds come from, how they are spent and see how the City is managing the budget and getting more done for the residents and businesses of Des Plaines.
Yard Waste Collection
From April 1 through November 30, LRS collects residential yard waste weekly on residents’ regular garbage collection day. All yard waste must be placed in a proper receptacle, not to exceed 50 lbs in weight. Paper bags may also be used. User-owned cans should not exceed 35-gallons and should be clearly marked as 'Yard Waste.'
Public Works provides supplemental collection once a month per zip code May-September. Get the collection schedule on the April page of our Community Calendar desplaines.org/annualcalendar.
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Severe Weather Reminders: Des Plaines Protocols and Watch Vs. Warning
Spring is in the air and sometimes that means unpredictable weather. The City reminds residents to heed emergency warnings to stay safe. Public safety officials credit the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system and local sirens for saving lives when storms hit. (Please make sure your mobile phone is enabled to receive emergency alerts and monitor mass media for up-to-date information. View instructions).
It’s important to understand the criteria that triggers our local siren warning system:
- There is a confirmed sighting of a tornado.
- There is a confirmed sighting (by a trained weather spotter) of severe winds within 5 miles of our community.
- If we are issued a tornado warning by the National Weather Service that indicates our community is in the direct path of an oncoming tornado.
The reason for these strong criteria is to prevent people from ignoring or “tuning out” the warning sirens. Keep in mind, tornado sirens are intended to be heard by people who are outside at the time of a disaster and not inside their homes.
It’s critical to know the difference between a "Watch" and "Warning". A watch has the conditions or "ingredients" to produce the severe weather. A warning means the severe weather is happening right now.
Welcome New Businesses
1297 Redeker LLC
7-Eleven (825 Oakton St.)
C J N Liquors LLC
Cabinet Land Kitchen & Bath
Engage & Resonate LLC
Granite Place & Quartz
Granite Zone & Marble
Pino Viejo Rustic Furniture
Plote Construction
RockIT Solutions LLC
Superior Financial
Tiffnie's Dog Grooming
Triple B Salon & Extension Loft
April Meetings and Reminders
- 4/12 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting with a public hearing regarding the Graceland-Webford Mixed-Use Development. The Board will consider a zoning change from C-3 (current) to C-5 (proposed) and variation from zoning provisions related to the location of parking lot curb and landscaping. The Board will also consider a Tentative Plat of Subdivision to consolidate three lots of record into one.
- 4/18 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 4/22 Earth Day
- 4/29 Arbor Day
- 4/29-5/1 Community Garage Sale
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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