05/23/2016 Special MeetingCALL TO
ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD AT METROPOLITAN SQUARE PLAZA,
660 MARKET STREET, DES PLAINES, IL., MONDAY,
MAY 23, 2016
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
called to order by City Manager Mike Bartholomew at 6:00 p.m. at Metropolitan
Square Plaza, 660 Market Street, Des Plaines, IL., on Monday, May 23, 2016.
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz. Alderman Haugeberg was absent. A
quorum was present.
Also present were: Economic Development Coordinator Lauren Pruss, Linda Steele owner of Elite
Training and Fitness.
MAYOR
PRO TEM:
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION
REGARDING
CONCEPTUAL
DESIGNS FOR
METROPOLITAN
SQUARE:
City Manager Bartholomew announced that Mayor Bogusz is absent from
tonight's meeting and requested a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for this
meeting only.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Smith, to appoint Alderman Charewicz as Mayor
Pro Tem. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 -Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Economic Development Coordinator Pruss explained the City staff has worked
with The Lakota Group for the past year conducting focus group meetings, an
online survey, outreach sessions and a clinical government class regarding
Metropolitan Square.
Ms. Pruss introduced Mr. Daniel Grove, Principal of The Lakota Group.
Mr. Grove presented two designs to recreate Metropolitan Square. One design
utilizes the existing traffic pattern while the second design replaces the existing
traffic pattern with a simple four-way stop to improve safety and maximize the
usable area. Also included in he designs are proposed improvements to the
entrance to Metropolitan Way from Miner Street. Mr. Grove answered questions
from the Aldermen.
Aldennan Rodd made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brookman to create a
Steering Committee to choose a design concept and present to the individual
Wards.
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Alderman Sayad made a substitute motion, seconded by Alderman Chester to re-
evaluate the results of the survey to obtain more detailed information. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 -Robinson, Sayad, Chester
NAYS: 4 -Rodd, Brookman, Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion failed.
Alderman Rodd made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brookman to form a
Steering Committee to choose a design and present to the Economic
Development Committee.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 -Brookman, Chester, Smith, Charewicz, Robinson, Rodd
NAYES: 1-Sayad
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Rodd made a motion, seconded by Alderman Smith to move forward
with Concept Design 1. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 -Smith, Charewicz, Rodd
NAYS: 4-Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Robinson
ABSENT: 1-Haugeberg
Motion failed.
No public comment.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Chester, that the special meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Laura Fast — DEPUTY CITY CLERK