Council Minutes 02-22-22MINUTES 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, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order
ORDER by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka to enter into Closed Session under the following
sections of the Open Meetings Act — Collective Bargaining, Personnel, Purchase of Property,
and Probable or Imminent Litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:30 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski, Director of
Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle, Fire Chief
Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE offered by Alderman Brookman.
RECOGNITION Department Commendations were presented by Mayor Goczkowski and Police Chief
Anderson to Sergeant Rochotte and Officer Galvan for their dedication and work ethic
attributed to the apprehension, extradition and successful prosecution of the offender for a
homicide that occurred 21 years prior.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING/ Mayor Goczkowski called the Public Hearing for reconsideration of Ordinance M-6-22, an
2022 Ordinance making appropriations to defray the expenses of the City of Des Plaines, Cook
APPROPRIATION County, Illinois for municipal purposes designated as the "annual appropriation ordinance" for
ORDINANCE the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 to order at 7:11 p.m.
Ordinance
M-6-22 Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski reviewed a memorandum dated
February 2, 2022.
In accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS), the City is required to pass an annual
appropriation ordinance within the first quarter of its fiscal year. This appropriation ordinance
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specifies the sums of money deemed necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities for the
calendar year 2022.
The appropriation ordinance serves as a limit on what may be spent during the current fiscal
year. The purpose of the appropriation ordinance is to appropriate such sums of money as the
municipality deems necessary to defray all of its necessary expenses and liabilities. The
ordinance is to be set up by objects and purposes for which each line item of the appropriation
is made, and each appropriation must be for a specific dollar amount.
The 2022 Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Des Plaines is $209.0 million, whereas the
2022 Budget for the City of Des Plaines is $171.2 million.
Staff recommends the City Council pass and adopt the 2022 Appropriation Ordinance.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Ordinance M-6-22, AN
ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE" FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING/ Mayor Goczkowski called the Public Hearing for reconsideration of Ordinances Z-3-22, an
ZONING TEXT Ordinance amending the text of the Des Plaines zoning ordinance regarding restaurant uses in
AMENDMENTS the institutional districts to order at 7:13 p.m.
Ordinance
Z-3-22 Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
February 10, 2022.
The City of Des Plaines is proposing amending the Zoning Ordinance to expand the permitted
uses in the I-1 Institutional District to add restaurants when they are located on the same zoning
lot as a lawfully established commercial indoor or outdoor recreation center,
college/university, or park. Further, because the current Ordinance can be interpreted to restrict
all off-street parking and loading activity from occurring in the required front or side yards,
the proposed amendments clarify the intent to prevent a new parking lot from being built in
the required front or side yard but to allow an existing nonconforming parking lot to continue
to be used. Finally, the City proposes expanding the Ordinance's existing exclusion, under the
definition of "Restaurant" in the Terms section, such that cafeterias and small food
establishments commonly intrinsic to certain types of uses extend to educational and medical
buildings.
The full proposed amendments are summarized below.
• Section 12-7-5, Special Districts: Amend the Site Plan Review Standards for I-1
Institutional zoning lots to add "areas" after the first reference to off-street parking and
loading. This change would clarify the intent to require new parking lots on
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institutionally zoning lots not to encroach into the required front or side yards. It
would, however, allow an existing parking lot that encroaches, for example, into the
required front yard (a 50 -foot distance from the front lot line) to continue to be used
under the Nonconforming Structures allowance of Section 12-5-6.13.
Section 12-7-5, Special Districts: Amend the I-1 Use Table to add restaurants;
however, a footnote is added to limit restaurants to I-1 zoning lots that contain indoor
or outdoor recreation, a park, or a college/university.
Section 12-13-3, Definition of Terms: Amend the definition of "Restaurant,"
specifically the language excluding small food establishments within educational and
medical uses.
New restaurants will be required to obtain building permits through the Community and
Economic Development Department, and be subject to both upfront and ongoing health
inspections. The typical business registration process will be required, as will remission of all
local food and beverage tax.
The Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) typically holds public hearings and votes on
recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning amendments. However, because of the
time sensitivity of the imminent project proposed by Foxtail and the Des Plaines Park District,
with all permitting and construction yet to occur, and in the spirit of partnership with the
District, the City Council is directly considering these amendments.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Ordinance Z-3-22, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING RESTAURANT USES IN THE INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to Second Reading by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Adopt the Ordinance Z-
3-22, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING RESTAURANT USES IN THE INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICTS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
ALDERMAN Alderman Smith mentioned St. Zachary Parish is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Celebration this
ANNOUNCEMENTS Saturday, February 26, 2022.
MAYORAL On May 3, 2021, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines related to the
ANNOUNCEMENTS COVID-19 emergency was authorized. The Declaration provided that: (1) the City may enter
into contracts for the emergency purchase of goods and services; (2) the City Manager may
implement emergency staffing protocols pursuant to the City's respective collective bargaining
agreements; and (3) directed City officials and employees to cooperate with other government
agencies.
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In accordance with Illinois statutes, the Mayor's Declaration lasted only for a period of seven
days, unless it was extended by action of the City Council. At each subsequent City Council
meeting, the City Council, by motion, extended the Declaration until the next adjournment of
the next special or City Council meeting. This extension of the Declaration includes the
Supplemental Order dated January 3, 2022.
Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to extend the May 3, 2021 Declaration of Civil
Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or emergency meeting of the
City Council including the Supplement Order dated January 3, 2022.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Goczkowski allowed public comment for items not on the agenda.
Resident Michael Smith complained about the noise disturbance from Union Pacific Railroad,
and the continued use of the horn.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated the City has filed a complaint with
the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Federal Railroad Administration. He said the
railroad has a short in the signaling system, and the gates do not lower until the train is within
fifty feet of the crossing. The City has not yet received a response from the Federal Railroad
Administration.
Resident Sandra Sender complained about the extensive horn use, and the frequency of the
horn use; she asked for the City to help with this issue.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-34-22, R-35-22, R-36-22, R-37-22, R-38-22, R-39-22,
R-40-22, R-41-22, R-42-22, R-43-22, R-44-22, R-45-22 were adopted.
AUTH PURCHI Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-34-22, A
CHIPPER BODY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CHIPPER BODY TRUCK FROM
TRK/ NW TRKS INC NORTHWEST TRUCKS, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda Consent Agenda.
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Resolution
R-34-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-35-22, A
TREE INVT & RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP,
ASSMT/ DAVEY INC FOR STREET AND PUBLIC PROPERTY TREE INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT.
RES GRP Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-35-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-36-22, A
WATER SYS SEP/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION,
JOHN NERI CONST INC FOR THE WATER SYSTEM SEPARATION PROJECT. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-36-22
APPROVE TASK Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-37-22, A
ORD NO 1/ FIRE RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY,
HYDRANTS MAINT INC FOR FIRE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE AND FLOW TESTING. Motion declared
& TEST/ M.E. carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SIMPSON CO
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-37-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-38-22, A
VACTOR SEWER RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD EQUIPMENT
CLEAN TRK/ COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VACTOR COMBINATION SEWER
STANDARD EQUIP CLEANING TRUCK. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
CO Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-38-22
APPROVE SUPPL Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-39-22, A
NO 1 TO TASK ORD RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH
NO 3/ PROF ENGR AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SVCS/ AECOM SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TECH SVCS
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-39-22
APPROVE CHG Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-40-22, A
ORD NO 2/ DES RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE DES PLAINES RIVER
PLAINES RIVER RD ROAD RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE CONTRACTORS, INC.
RECONST/ ALL Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONTRS, INC
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Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-40-22
AUTH EXPND/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-41-22, A
MAINT/ IL HWY RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (22 -
CODE 00226 -00 -RS). Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-41-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-42-22, A
WELCOME SIGN/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MWRD DES PLAINES AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF
Consent Agenda GREATER CHICAGO TO ALLOW A CITY WELCOME SIGN ON DISTRICT
PROPERTY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-42-22
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-43-22, A
INTCP POLICE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR FORD POLICE
SUVS/ CURRIE INTERCEPTOR SUVS FROM CURRIE MOTORS OF FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS. Motion
MOTORS declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-43-22
APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-44-22, A
MICROSOFT 0365/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES
SENTINEL TECH INC TO CONFIGURE AND IMPLEMENT MICROSOFT'S 0365 PRODUCTS. Motion
INC declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-44-22
APPROVE CNTRCT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-45-22, A
ST BR REPR/ PATH RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PATH CONSTRUCTION
CONSTR CO, INC COMPANY, INC FOR REPAIRS TO THE ALGONQUIN ROAD AND WASHINGTON
Consent Agenda STREET BRIDGES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-45-22
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of February 7, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of
MINUTES the City Council meeting of February 7, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Moylan, to Approve the Warrant Register of
R-46-22 February 22, 2022 in the Amount of $20,433,368.30 and Approve Resolution R-46-22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- Alderman Chester, Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A January 26, 2022.
MAJOR
VARIATION FOR A The petitioner, George Nellamattahil, is requesting a major variation to allow for a 13.86 -foot -
DRIVE AISLE wide drive aisle width for two-way travel where a minimum of 22 feet is required. The subject
WIDTH AT 2410 S property is located in the C-3 General Commercial District at 2410 S. River Road. The property
RIVER RD consists of three parcels totaling 28,999 square feet (0.67 acres) and currently consists of a
Ordinance 7,358 -square foot, one-story commercial building, paved parking area, cell tower, and
Z-4-22 billboard.
The petitioner is proposing to locate a medical office use in the existing building and utilize
the rear paved portion of the property for additional parking. The proposal includes an interior
remodel of the building to retrofit it for the new medical office use as well as some site
improvements such as striping for 90 -degree parking spaces, new landscaping, and a new
dumpster enclosure. There are no proposed exterior alterations to the existing building. The
petitioner is requesting the variation for drive aisle width because the proposed medical office
use requires more parking spaces than the number of parking spaces that can be accommodated
at the front of the building. This requires employees, customers, and visitors to utilize the
existing 13.86 -foot drive aisle alongside the building, which does not provide enough width
for two-way vehicular travel. While Section 12-5-6 of the Zoning Ordinance (Nonconforming
Structures) allows for nonconformities to continue in some circumstances, in this case it is
likely the degree of the nonconformity would increase, requiring a variation. Parking lots are
structures, and for this parking lot, in its existing deteriorated state, it is not possible to
determine how many striped spaces are located in the rear. Therefore, it must be assumed that
the striping is creating additional spaces and will lead to additional use and activity through
the nonconforming, narrow drive aisle.
Pursuant to Section 12-9-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, one parking space is required for every
250 square feet of gross floor area. Floor area includes all space devoted to the proposed office
use and any portion of the total proposed storage area greater than 10 percent of the entire
combined floor area of the building. Based on the Proposed Floor Plans, the proposed office
space and portions of intended storage over 10 percent of the entire combined floor area
equates to a total of 15 required parking spaces. The Proposed Site Plan shows 23 parking
spaces, including two handicap accessible spaces, that are proposed, which meets the minimum
requirement. Pursuant to Section 12-9-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, the minimum drive aisle
width for two-way travel lanes in 90- degree parking areas is 22 feet. Since the existing
building is set back only 13.86 feet from the east property line, the proposed drive aisle width
does not meet the necessary minimum drive aisle width, requiring a major variation.
DISCUSSION OF
SIDEWALK SNOW
REMOVAL — TIF #8
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The PZB recommended (7-0) that the City Council approve the major variation for drive aisle
width with the condition found in the staff report. If the City Council chooses to approve these
requests via Ordinance Z-4-22, staff and the PZB recommend the following condition:
1. All appropriate building permit documents and details are submitted as necessary for
the commercial building. All permit documents shall be sealed and signed by a design
professional licensed in the State of Illinois and must comply with all City of Des
Plaines building codes.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance Z-4-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION FOR DRIVE AISLE WIDTH AT
2410 S RIVER ROAD (CASE #22-004-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-4-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION FOR DRIVE AISLE
WIDTH AT 2410 S RIVER ROAD (CASE #22-004-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Zadrozny,
Brookman, Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS - Alderman Moylan, Chair
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley reviewed a memorandum dated February
10, 2022.
After the January 1, 2022 snowfall, the Police Department began enforcement of City Code
8-1-11, Snow and Ice on Public Rights -of -Way and Handicapped Parking Spaces, for the
public sidewalk along Lee Street from the Canadian National Railroad (CN) tracks to Oakton
Street. The code requires the removal of two or more inches of snow and/or any ice from
adjacent public sidewalks within 24 hours after the weather event ends. For commercial
properties, the code further provides for fines (up to $250 for first offense, up to $500 for
second offense, up to $750 for third offense), recovery of costs if the City clears the snow, as
well as a 25% administrative fee.
To date, there have been four snowfall events with the sidewalk clearing enforcement
summarized below:
Snowfall Date
(2022)
Snowfall
Depth
Compliance
(of 49 Properties)
# of Citations
Issued
# of PW Sidewalk
Clearings
Jan. 1
4.5"
63%
12
Jan. 23/24
5.5"
80%
10
Jan. 28
4"
84%
8
3
Feb.2 1
5"
82%
9
5
The TIF 8 sidewalks along Lee Street (CN tracks to Mannheim Road) and Oakton Street
(Webster Lane to CN tracks) include 2.49 miles of sidewalk in commercially zoned areas. If
the City were to add these sidewalks, the City would budget an additional $100,000 in annual
contractual sidewalk snow/ice removal services. This estimate is based on a cost of $500 per
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mile for salting and $500 per mile for plowing (per push) from the current contractor and the
snow removal experience of the 2020/2021 season.
Alderman Chester believes if the business does not remove the snow from their sidewalks,
then the City should remove the snow and charge the business owner.
Alderman Smith strongly believes the business should plow their own sidewalks.
Alderman Brookman stated the immense safety issue brought by the businesses who do not
remove snow from their sidewalks; the businesses should not be allowed to ignore City code.
Mayor Goczkowski stated if the City decides to act on snow removal for businesses, it should
be consistent for all businesses across the City.
Alderman Lysakowski does not believe the fines are enough incentive for some of the business
to follow through with their own snow removal. He would like to establish zones where the
City contracts the snow removal and bills the businesses. He also recommended an ordinance
where the City will complete the plowing, but the business will have to pay for it.
Mayor Goczkowski built on Alderman Lysakowski's idea adding the business could be
automatically entered into such a program if they have a snow removal violation.
The City Council had consensus for the staff to take more of an aggressive approach with
enforcing snow removal for businesses that do not comply with the City Ordinance.
The City Council also had consensus for staff to bring an ordinance increasing the
administrative fees to City Council for review.
OTHER MAYOR/ Alderman Oskerka would like to address residential snow routes at a future meeting;
ALDERMAN addressing ticketing, towing, and length of time vehicles can be on the street.
COMMENTS FOR
THE GOOD OF THE Alderman Chester stated there is a crisis of available parking in his ward; City streets are
ORDER clogged with vehicles. He would like to establish a policy limiting the number of cars that can
be parked on the street - possibly using permits or passes.
Police Chief Anderson stated a parking pass policy would be an administrative challenge to
enforce and manage; he would like to first consider other alternatives.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
8:08 P.M.
Jessi a M. astalski — City Nerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th
DAY OF March , 2022
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR