05/04/2015MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was
ORDER: called to order by City Clerk Ludwig at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 4,
2015.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance
Wisniewski, Director of Human Resources Wing, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley,
Director of Community & Economic Development Sakas, Police Chief Kushner, Fire Chief Wax, and
General Counsel Friedman.
City Clerk Ludwig announced that Mayor Bogusz is temporarily absent from
tonight's meeting and requested a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for this
meeting only.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Robinson, to appoint Alderman Smith as Mayor
Pro Tem.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to adopt a substitute motion to
appoint Alderman Walsten as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 -Rodd
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
PRAYER AND The opening prayer was given by Reverend Daryl York of the Brentwood
PLEDGE: Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
SWEARING-IN Mayor Pro Tem Walsten administered the Oath of Office to
CEREMONY: Firefighter/Inspector David Schuman promoted to Division Chief of Fire
Prevention and Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Rogers promoted to Division
Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
PROCLAMATIONS: Director of Human Resources Wing read the Proclamation signed by Mayor
Bogusz which declared May 3-9-2015 as "Public Service Recognition Week" in
the City of Des Plaines and commended all City employees for delivering alit
public service to the residents.
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PROCLAMATIONS: City Clerk Ludwig read the Proclamation signed by Mayor Bogusz which declared
(Cont'd) May 3-9-2015 as "Municipal Clerks' Week" to recognize the accomplishments of
the Office of the Municipal Clerk and extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks
and Deputy Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary
dedication to the communities they represent.
CITIZEN PART.:
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the City Council congratulating Alderman
Walsten on being appointed Mayor Pro Tem and ending his term on a high
note. Mr. Serbin gave advice to the re-elected and newly elected aldermen.
Resident Brian Burkross addressed the City Council commenting on the recent
election of aldermen.
Ms. Elizabeth Corrado addressed the City Council introducing herself to the
residents and giving a description of the non-profit organization "Elevate
Energy" which provides information on smarter energy use for all.
Mr. Luis Rivas, Representative of the Postal Workers Union, and Ms. Veronica
Julion, Representative of the National Association of Letters Carriers and Food
Drive Coordinator announced the annual Postal Workers Food Drive which
will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
Resident Michael Pesola addressed the City Council commenting about the
property located at 10 East Golf Road. Mayor Pro Tem Walsten stated that
public input will be allowed during the Committee of the Whole.
City Clerk Ludwig stated that the Clerk's Office received a thank you letter
from the Cook County Clerk's Office regarding the announcement seeking
people to be election judges.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Sayad, to establish the Consent Agenda.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Staff recommendations and requests were approved; Minutes were approved;
Ordinance M-10-13 was placed on First Reading; Resolutions R-79-13 and R-
81-13 were adopted. Ordinances M-10-13, Z-11-13 and Z-12-13 were adopted.
MINUTES: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve Minutes of the Executive
Consent Session of the City Council held April 6, 2015. Motion declared carried as
Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. 91)14''
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to approve Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held April 6, 2015, as published. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARD BID/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
2015 CIP, recommendation to award the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, Contract A
CONTRACT A/ Street & Utility Improvements, project to low bidder, John Neri Construction
STREET AND Co., Inc., 770 Factory Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 in the amount of
UTILITY $3,777,687.10 (Budgeted Funds/Capital Projects); and further recommend to
IMPROV'S: adopt Resolution R-76-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
Consent CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION CO.,
Agenda INC., FOR THE 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STREET &
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT A. Motion declared carried as
Resolution approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-76-15
AUTHORIZE LIC. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
AGR./ recommendation to authorize a non-exclusive revocable license agreement with
ELLINWOOD First Merit Bank, 678 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 to permit the
STREETSCAPE construction and maintenance of the Ellinwood Streetscape Improvements; and
IMPROV'S: further recommend to adopt Resolution R-75-15, A RESOLUTION
Consent APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH FIRSTMERIT BANK TO
Agenda PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AS
PART OF THE ELLINWOOD STREETSCAPE PROJECT. Motion declared
Resolution carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-75-15
AWARD BID/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
2015 CRACK recommendation to award bid for 2015 crack sealing contract to lowest
SEALING responsible bidder Behm Pavement Maintenance, Inc., 3010 Route 176, Crystal
CONTRACT: Lake, Illinois 60014 in the amount of $80,000.00 (Budgeted Funds — Motor
Consent Fuel Tax Funds); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-81-15, A
Agenda RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BEHM PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE, INC., FOR THE SEALING OF CRACKS ON VARIOUS
Resolution ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as
R-81-15 approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
PURCHASE/ recommendation to approve the purchase of twenty-six (26) in -car video
IN -CAR VIDEO systems for Police Department vehicles from L-3 Mobile -Vision Incorporated,
SYSTEMS/ 90 Fanny Road, Boonton, New Jersey 07005, in the amount not -to -exceed
POLICE DEPT.: $204,482.00 (to be paid for by Asset Forfeiture Funds); and further recommend
Consent to adopt Resolution R-82-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
Agenda PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
VEHICLES FROM L-3 MOBILE -VISION, INC. Motion declared carried as
Resolution approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-82-15
AWARD BID/
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
CENTRAL RD.
PUMPING STA.
IMPROV'S:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-83-15
APPROVE
CENTRAL RD.
PUMP STA.
IMPROV'S AND
NORTHWEST
WATER COM.
CONVEYANCE
IMPROV'S. TASK
ORDER #7
CONST. ENG.
SVCS.:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-84-15
AWARD BID/
2015 CIP STREET
& UTILITY
IMPROV'S —
CONTRACT C:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-85-15
APPROVE TASK
ORDER #4/ 2015
CIP — CONTRACT
C STREET &
UTILITY
IMPROV'S:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-86-15
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recommendation to award bid for Central Road Pumping Station improvements
contract to lowest responsible bidder, Manusos General Contracting, Inc., 91
Christopher Way, Fox Lake, Illinois 60020 in the amount of $2,494,000.00
(Budgeted Funds — Water Fund/Improvements); and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-83-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH MANUSOS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC., FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CENTRAL ROAD
PUMPING STATION. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Central Road Pump Station improvements and
Northwest Water Commission conveyance improvements Task Order #7 for
construction engineering services from MWH Americas, Inc., 175 West
Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois 60604 in the amount of
$524,600.00 (Budgeted Funds — Water Fund/Professional Services); and further
recommend to adopt Resolution R-84-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
TASK ORDER NO. 7 WITH MWH AMERICAS, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid of the 2015 CIP Street & Utility Improvements,
Contract C Project to low bidder Orange Crush, LLC, 321 South Center Street,
Hillside, Illinois 60162 in the amount of $3,920,469.00 (Budgeted Funds —
Capital Projects); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-85-15, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ORANGE CRUSH, LLC.,
FOR THE 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STREET & UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT C. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
recommendation to approve Task Order #4 for 2015 Capital Improvement
Program, Contract C Street & Utility Improvements - construction engineering
services from SpaceCo, Inc., 9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 700, Rosemont,
Illinois 60018 in an amount not -to -exceed $84,000.00 (Budgeted Funds —
Capital Projects Fund); and further recommend to adopt Resolution R-86-15, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 4 WITH SPACECO, INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISE BID/
2015 PARKING
STRUCTURE
MAINT. REPAIRS
PER SPEC' S.:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
PRELIMINARY
PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT/
300 WESTERN
AVE.:
BLIGHTED
AREA/ 10 EAST
GOLF RD.:
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to concur with Staff
recommendation to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid the 2015
Parking Structure Maintenance Repairs per specifications. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MAYOR PRO TEM WALSTEN DECLARED THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS NOW RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
Alderman Sayad referred to Page 14 of the Warrant Register, Line #330
regarding Dispatch Services Second Quarter Payment in the amount of
$16,864.50. City Manager Bartholomew gave an explanation of the
expenditure.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the May 4, 2015 — Warrant Register, as amended, in the
total amount of $4,424,676.71; and further recommend that Resolution R-87-15
be adopted at appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Walsten, Chair
Deferred from 4/20/15 City Council Meeting.
Senior Planner Mangum review the Planned Unit Development proposed by
Colfax Crossing with revisions to the plan of 15 off street parking spaces and
30 spaces within the development and answered questions from the Aldermen.
Resident Karen Schmidt from the 7t1i Ward addressed the Committee of the
Whole asking if open space for a park is being planned. Senior Planner
Mangum stated that there are no park areas being proposed and answered
questions from the Aldermen. Mr. Rick Zirk of Orleans Homes stated the
development is designed to attract the transportation oriented person. Mr. Zirk
answered questions from the Aldermen.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Ordinance Z-16-15 as amended at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Robinson did not agree.
Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas reviewed his
Memorandum of April 24, 2015 regarding a resolution declaring 10 East Golf
Road as a blighted area.
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-90-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
CLASS 7B APPL./ Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas reviewed his
10 EAST GOLF Memorandum of April 24, 2015 regarding the Class 7B Resolution Request for
RD.: 10 East Golf Road by Abbott Land & Investment Corporation.
Resident Michael Pesola addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about
the amount of property taxes received and who will pay for the light.
Resident Patsy Smith addressed the Committee of the Whole complimenting
the City of Des Plaines for pursuing Mariano's.
Resident Mark Johnson addressed the Committee of the Whole suggested that
there be Ward meetings to discuss this proposal.
Resident Tim Zurkowski addressed the Committee of the Whole asked if a
traffic study had been conducted.
Resident Brian Burkross addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about
the area being blighted and what happens if the project falls through; he is
concerned about taxpayer money.
Resident Rebecca Fowler addressed the Committee of the Whole thanked the
City Council for bringing Mariano's to Des Plaines.
Resident Wayne Serbin addressed the Committee of the Whole that by having a
Mariano's residents can use a credit card in Des Plaines which brings tax
revenue.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-88-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
Director Sakas answered questions from the Aldermen.
SALES TAX Director of Community and Economic Development Sakas reviewed his
REBATE AGR./ 10 Memorandum of April 23, 2015 regarding a resolution approving a sales tax
EAST GOLF RD.: rebate agreement by, between, and among the City of Des Plaines, Abbott Land
and Investment Corp. and Roundy's Illinois, LLC. At 10 East Golf Road.
Resident Michael Pesola addressed the Committee of the Whole asking about
roads in the area.
Resident Mark Fowler addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that
having a Mariano's was good for the City.
10 EAST GOLF
RD.:
(Cont' d)
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE
M-12-15
APPROVE PLAN
OF OPERATION
AND
GOVERNANCE/
MUNICIPAL
ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION:
ORDINANCE
Z-15-15
CITYWIDE TEXT
AMENDMENT/
NONCONFORMING
BILLBOARDS:
ORDINANCE
M-10-15
UPDATE CITY
CODE/ ALARM
SYSTEMS:
NEW BUSINESS:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-87-15
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Moved by Sayad, seconded by Haugeberg, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution R-89-15 at appropriate time this evening. Motion
declared carried.
MAYOR PRO TEM WALSTEN ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND
DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance M-12-15, AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION
PROGRAM AND APPROVING A PLAN OF OPERATION AND
GOVERNANCE PURSUANT TO THE ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY ACT.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Rodd, Sayad,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 2 -Robinson, Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Rodd, to adopt Ordinance Z-15-15, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
NONCONFORMING BILLBOARD SIGNS (CASE 15 -006 -TA). Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Charewicz
NAYS: 2 -Brookman, Smith
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad, to adopt Ordinance M-10-15, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING
THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 -Brookman
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-87-15, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE
FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO
Q41--
Resolution
R-87-15
(Cont' d)
PRELIMINARY
PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT/
300 WESTERN
AVE.:
Ordinance
Z-16-15
BLIGHTED
PARCEL/ 10 EAST
GOLF RD.:
Resolution
R-90-15
CLASS 7B APPL./
10 EAST GOLF
RD.:
Resolution
R-88-15
SALES TAX
REBATE AGR./ 10
EAST GOLF RD.:
Resolution
R-89-15
COUNCIL
RECESS:
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5/4/15
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total: $4,424,676.71. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Sayad, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-16-15, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT WITH PERMITTED REAR SETBACK EXCEPTIONS
LOCATED AT 300 WESTERN AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE
#15 -007 -PUD -SUB). Motion declared carried. Aldermen Haugeberg and
Robinson voted Nay.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-90-15, A RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AS
BLIGHTED AND IN NEED OF RENEWAL.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Robinson, to concur with recommendation
of Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-88-15, RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING AND CONSENTING TO ABBOTT LAND & INVESTMENT
CORP.'S CLASS 7B CLASSIFICATION APPLICATION FOR 10 E. GOLF
ROAD. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Rodd, to concur with recommendation of
Committee of the Whole to adopt Resolution R-89-15, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH ABBOTT
LAND AND INVESTMENT CORP. AND ROUNDY'S ILLINOIS, LLC.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to recess the meeting at 9:16 p.m. for
the presentation of a plaque to an outgoing elected official and the swearing-in
of the newly elected officials. Motion declared carried.
PRESENTATION: Alderman Sayad presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Alderman
Walsten — Sixth Ward.
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SWEARING-IN The Honorable Bruce Lester administered the Oath of Office to the following
CEREMONY: newly -elected officials:
John F. Robinson — Alderman — Second Ward
Dick Sayad — Alderman — Fourth Ward
Malcolm Chester — Alderman — Sixth Ward
Don Smith — Alderman - Seventh Ward
Michael Charewicz — Alderman — Eighth Ward
COUNCIL City Clerk Ludwig called the meeting back to order at 9:24 p.m.
RECONVENED:
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Haugeberg, Robinson,
Rodd, Sayad, Brookman, Chester, Smith and Charewicz.
City Clerk Ludwig requested a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for the
remainder of the meeting only.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to appoint Alderman Smith as Mayor
Pro Tem. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Haugeberg, Robinson, Rodd, Sayad,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 -None
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried.
COMMITTEE ON Mayor Pro Tem Smith requested a motion to appoint a Chairman of the
COMMITTEES: Committee on Committees.
Moved by Rodd, seconded by Charewicz, to elect Alderman Smith as Chairman
of the Committee on Committees. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Robinson, Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 4-Haugeberg, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared FAILED.
Moved by Haugeberg, seconded by Brookman, to adopt a substitute motion to
elect Alderman Sayad as Chairman of the Committee on Committees. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4-Haugeberg, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester
NAYS: 4 -Robinson, Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared FAILED.
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COMMITTEE ON Moved by Robinson, seconded by Rodd, to adopt a substitute motion to elect
COMMITTEES: Alderman Charewicz as Chairman of the Committee on Committees. Upon
(Cont'd) roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 -Robinson, Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 4-Haugeberg, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared FAILED.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, that the regular meeting of the City
Council adjourn. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 5-Haugeberg, Robinson, Sayad,
Brookman, Chester
NAYS: 3 -Rodd,
Smith, Charewicz
ABSENT: 0 -None
Motion declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF
1,t4
, 2015
Don Smith, MAYOR PRO TEM
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Gloria J. Ludwig, MMC IT
Y CLERK
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