Council Minutes 12-15-2025MINUTES 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,
DECEMBER 15, 2025
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 7:01 PM in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 15, 2025.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz. A quorum was present.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE offered by Mayor Goczkowski.
PUBLIC COMMENT Melissa Kapal asked how community engagement would be conducted with Blue Strike
Environmental Consulting in the future. Mayor Goczkowski noted that once the City has a
plan, it will be communicated through the City's website and social media channels..
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski reflected on the past year, thanked City staff for a year's worth of work,
ANNOUNCEMENTS and celebrated the investments and growth made within the City in infrastructure, public
safety, and community development.
ALDERMAN Alderman Charewicz thanked Agnes Podbial for attending the recent 8th Ward meeting to
ANNOUNCEMENTS discuss the City budget and noted that another meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2026.
Alderman Chlebek wished everyone a happy holiday.
Alderman Moylan wished everyone a happy holiday.
Alderman Sayad thanked City staff for their hard work and wished everyone a happy
holiday.
Alderman Merlin spoke about his experience at the recent Mass service at the Shrine of Our
Lady Guadalupe. He also encouraged residents to attend the upcoming 100th-year
celebration of the Elks Lodge on December 27 and wished everyone a happy holiday.
Alderman Walsten wished everyone a happy holiday and encouraged residents to use `Made
in America' Gift Guides when shopping for presents this holiday.
Alderman Smith encouraged residents to use the Water Portal on the City of Des Plaines
website to track individual water usage. She also thanked the residents of Des Plaines for
giving her the opportunity to serve in office and wished everyone a happy holiday.
CITY CLERK Clerk Bronakowski encouraged residents to attend the Frisbie Senior Center's annual
ANNOUNCEMENTS Christmas Luncheon on December 25th, offering a hot meal for those in need during the
holidays. Clerk Bronakowski also thanked elected officials and members of the Des Plaines
community for attending last week's Holiday Gift Wrapping event in support of Kids Above
All.
MANAGER'S City Manager Wisniewski mentioned trash and tree clean up. Wished all a happy holiday
REPORT
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COUNSEL No announcements at this time
REPORT
CONSENT Alderman Merlin made a motion to remove item 5, Second Reading, Ordinance M-29-25
AGENDA from the Consent Agenda
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance M-29-25 and M-30-25 were adopted. Resolutions R-240-25, R-241-25, and
R-242-25 were adopted. Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes for
December 1, 2025 were approved.
AUTHORIZING Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Ordinance M-30-25, AUTHORIZING
DONATION OF THE DONATION OF SPECIFIED SURPLUS ITEMS FROM CITY -OWNED
SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY 1032-1062 TO ST. MARY'S GARDEN MINISTRY. Motion declared carried
PROPERTY TO ST. as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
MARY'S GARDEN
MINISTRY
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-30-25
APPROVING Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-240-25, APPROVING
EXPENDITURE FOR AN EXPENDITURE FOR ACADEMY TUITION FOR FIVE (5) RECRUITS TO THE,
ACADEMY TUITION COLLEGE OF DUPAGE SUBURBAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY,
TO DUPAGE GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,825.00. Motion declared carried as
SUBURBAN LAW approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-240-25
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APPROVING Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-241-25, APPROVING
PURCHASE OF 8 THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) FORD VEHICLES THROUGH SPC CONTRACT #204
FORD VEHICLES FROM CURRIE MOTORS, FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $384,346.
Consent Agenda BUDGETED FUNDS — VEICLE REPLACEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-241-25
APPROVING Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-242-25, APPROVING
AGREEMENT WITH AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC PLUS, LLC, FOR AGENDA MANAGEMENT
CIVIC PLUS, LLC SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-242-25
SECOND READING — Moved by Merlin, seconded by Walsten to Advance to Second Reading and Adopt, amended
ORD. M-29-25 Ordinance M-29-25, CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
Consent Agenda DES PLAINES CITY CODE REGARDING THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS, striking a sentence in exhibit G and directed staff to revisit this topic
during suitability commission. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to approve the Regular Session Minutes of the City
REGULAR SESSION Council meeting of December 1, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
MINUTES unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
APPROVE CLOSED Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of the City
SESSION MINUTES Council meeting of December 1, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to Approve the Warrant Register of
Resolution December 15, 2025, in the Amount of $6,345,284.01 and Approve Resolution R-244-25.
R-244-25 Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8- Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDERATION
OF AMENDMENT
TO COOK COUNTY
REAL ESATE TAX
INCENTIVE FOR
1055 S MT.
PROSPECT RD
Resolution
R-245-25
CONSIDERATION
OF TAX INCENTIVE
RENEWAL
200 E OAKTON ST
Resolution
R-246-25
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
Director of Community and Economic Development Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum
dated December 15, 2025.
The applicant, Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc., represented by Mark Rogers, Liston &
Tsantilis, is requesting the City of Des Plaines' support for an application to Cook County
for a Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive Amendment originally approved on
September 15, 2025. The incentive amendment would support the development of a new
106,756 square -foot, Class A industrial facility on the vacant 9.2-acre site at 1055 S. Mount
Prospect Rd. The applicant is proposing over $7,242,946 in hard costs to construct the
proposed building and site improvements on the property
The applicant, Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. acquired three properties within the City
and submitted individual Class 6b applications for each site. This memorandum addresses
the amendment to the approved tax incentive of the property located at 1055 S. Mount
Prospect Rd granted at the September 15, 2025, City Council Meeting.
The applicant is requesting the City's support and consent to approve an amendment to the
Class 6b incentive for new development at 1055 S. Mount Prospect Rd. If approved, the
applicant plans to invest $7,242,946 to build a new 106,756 square foot, Class A industrial
facility, an investment of approximately $67.85 per square foot. This investment exceeds
the City's minimum investment requirement of $10 per square foot for approval of a Class
6b incentive.
If the incentive is approved, the new facility is expected to have a projected market value of
approximately $11,375,050 once completed, which would increase property taxes to
approximately $4,953,501 per the life of the incentive. If the property were to remain vacant,
it would be expected to generate approximately $4,443,590 in tax revenue over the next
twelve years. The applicant intends to secure a tenant in the warehousing, manufacturing, or
distribution industry and expects employment figures for a new tenant to be roughly 36 full-
time employees, below the minimum quantity of new full-time employment positions
required per City policy. The proposed development will proceed in compliance with all
applicable zoning conditions, with the exception of final subdivision approvals, which do
not require City Council review.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Sayad to Approve Resolution R-245-25, A
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B REAL,
ESTATE TAX INCENTIVE FOR SEAFRIED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC.,
1055 SOUTH MT. PROSPECT ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Resolution R-246-25 was deferred to the first meeting in January 2026 without objection.
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ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Merlin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.
Bronakowski — CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 5th
DAY OF Janusz , 2026
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR