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Council Minutes 02-02-2026MINUTES 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, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 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 6:15 PM in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, February 2, 2026. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Walsten, Smith and Charewicz. Alderman Merlin was absent. A quorum was present. CLOSSED SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka to adjourn to Closed Session for Review of Closed Minutes, Pending Litigation, and Acquisition of Property. Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 1 - Merlin Motion declared carried. Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, the City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:06 RECONVENED p.m. Upon roll call the following members were present: AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. 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 No public comments. MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski shared that there will be a housing workshop on Thursday, February ANNOUNCEMENTS 12th, which will be highly interactive to explore how we can improve housing in the city. He also thanked the Public Works team for the recent snow clean up. ALDERMAN Alderman Sayad thanked Des Plaines Public Works for all of their hard work during the ANNOUNCEMENTS recent snow. Alderman Merlin celebrated KRASA Des Plaines, which recently open on 1262 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018 and encouraged residents to visit. Alderman Walsten also thanked Des Plaines Public Works for their efforts in clearing the snow. In addition, he encouraged Des Plaines Seniors 65 years and older to enroll in the LRS Senior Discount program. Alderman Charewicz encouraged residents to attend his upcoming 8' Ward Meeting at the Friendship Park Conservatory on February 31 Page 2 of 8 2/2/2026 CITY CLERK No announcements at this time ANNOUNCEMENTS MANAGER'S City Manager Dorothy Wisniewski thanked Des Plaines Public Works for all of their hard REPORT work during the recent snow and shared with the community that City Hall will be closed on February 16' due to Presidents Day. COUNSEL REPORT No announcements at this time CONSENT Moved by Merlin, seconded by Oskerka, to Establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote, AGENDA the vote was: AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. Moved by Walsten seconded by Sayad, to Approve 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. Ordinance M-3-26 was approved. Ordinance M-2-26 and Resolutions R-30-26, R-31-26, R-32-26, R-33-26, and R-34-26 were adopted. Regular Session Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2026 were approved. APPROVING CLASS Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Ordinance M-3-26, A NEW CLASS E E LIQUOR LICNESE (RESTAURANT DINING ROOM) LIQUOR LICENSE (ON -SITE CONSUMPTION FOR KRASA ONLY) FOR CREATIVE RESTAURANTS DES PLAINES, LLC DB/A KRASA BURGERS AND BURGERS AND SHAWARMA, 1262 LEE STREET. Motion declared carried as approved SHAWARMA, 1262 unanimously under Consent Agenda. LEE STREET Consent Agenda Ordinance M-3-26 APPROVING Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-30-26, THE PURCHASE POLICE OF AMMUNITION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH STATE OF AMMUNITION ILLINOIS BID PRICING FROM RAY O'HERRON, CO., INC., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS PURCHASE FROM AND KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC., JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA IN AN RAY O'HERRON AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $65,730.00. Motion declared carried as approved AND KIESLER unanimously under Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda Resolution R-30-26 Page 3 of 8 2/2/2026 APPROVING ASSET Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-31-26, THE FORFEITURE EXPENDITURE OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO - FUNDS FOR POLICE EXCEED $35,000.00 FOR PURPOSES OF TRAINING FOR THE POLICE TRT TRAINING DEPARTMENT'S TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM (TRT). Motion declared carried as Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-31-26 APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RAVESWOOD EVENT SERVICES Consent Agenda Resolution R-32-26 APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CONESSIONS WITH BREW COFFEE LAB Consent Agenda Resolution R-33-26 WAIVING COMPETITIVE BID AND APPROVING QUOTE FOR 1032- 1062 LEE STREET ABATEMENT Consent Agenda Resolution R-34-26 I11wa,F1]LI�102-L WAVA CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TASTE OF KALAVARA, INC., 635 N. WOLF ROAD Consent Agenda Resolution R-34-26 Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-32-26, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAVENSWOOD EVENT SERVICES, INC., FOR BAR MANAGEMENT, STAFFING, AND POINT OF SALE OPERATION SERVICES AT THE TASTE OF DES PLAINES ON JUNE 18-20, 2026. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-33-26, A THIRD AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CONCESSION WITH BREW COFFEE LAB, LLC, EXTENDING THE LICENSE TERM FOR ONE YEAR. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-34-26, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING A QUOTE FOR 1032-1062 LEE STREET ABATEMENT SERVICES WITH DEM SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,900 BUDGETED FUNDS — TIF 8/MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Resolution R-34-26, A NEW CLASS E — RESTAURANT DINING ROOM (ON -SITE CONSUMPTION ONLY) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TASTE OF KALAVARA, INC., 635 N. WOLF ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 8 2/2/2026 SECOND READING — Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve Second Reading Ordinance M-2-26, A ORDINANCE M-2-26 THIRD AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CONCESSION WITH BREW COFFEE LAB, LLC, EXTENDING THE LICENSE TERM FOR ONE YEAR. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. APPROVE MINUTES Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to approve the Regular Session Minutes of the City Council meeting of January 20, 2026, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda NEW BUSINESS FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register. REGISTER Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith to Approve the Warrant Register of February 2, 2026, Resolution in the Amount of $3,389,103.69 and Approve Resolution R-35-26. Upon roll call, the vote R-35-26 was: AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair CONSIDERATION Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum OF CONDITIONAL dated January 23, 2026. USE FOR CUP AND PUD PLAT, The petitioner requests approval of (i.) a Conditional Use for a Final Planned Unit VARIATIONS Development with an exception to reduce the required quantity of parking stalls; (ii.) a VETTER REAL Tentative and Final Plat of Subdivision; (iii.) Major Variations to allow a.) loading spaces ESTATE, 10-60 W. that open onto or face a public right-of-way, and b.) four monument signs; and (iv.) any ALGONQUIN RD. other exceptions, variations, waivers, and zoning relief as may be necessary. Ordinance A prior application for a Planned Unit Development for the subject property was approved Z-4-26 via Ordinance Z-7-25 in April 2025. The current petition includes "major changes" to the previously approved plans as defined per the City Code's PUD requirements and therefore requires consideration in accordance with the rules for a new PUD petition. The current application includes three major changes from the previously approved PUD for the project including the following: • Modifications to Proposed Berm - In addition to the proposed solid privacy fence along the north and west lot lines, the petitioner originally proposed a second wire mesh fence on top of a retaining wall at the northwest corner of the proposed service drive for the new building. The petitioner is requesting approval of a major change which would maintain the height of this proposed mesh fence, but modify the location and composition of the berm to eliminate the proposed retaining wall. As proposed the mesh fence would appear to be the same height as originally proposed from the vantage point of adjacent property owners, but the fence would be located closer to the west and north lot lines. • Reduction in Buffer Yard Landscaping -1 The petitioner is proposing a reduction in Page 5 of 8 2/2/2026 the quantity of landscape materials in the originally proposed buffer yards north and west of the proposed service drive. The proposed modifications would result in a total quantity of landscaping that remains in compliance with City Code requirements but comprises a second major change Building Elevation Material Changes I The petitioner is proposing modifications to the proposed building elevations to eliminate proposed concrete materials on portions of the ground floor of the south and east building elevations. Alderman Charewicz thanked the petitioner for their efforts on developing this project. Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad to Approve Ordinance Z-4-26, CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT, TENTATIVE AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, MAJOR VARIATIONS, AND A MINOR VARIATION FOR VETTER REAL ESTATE USA, LLC AT 10-60 WEST ALGONQUIN 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. Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad to Advance to Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Z-4-26, CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT, TENTATIVE AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, MAJOR VARIATIONS, AND A MINOR VARIATION FOR VETTER REAL ESTATE USA, LLC AT 10-60 WEST ALGONQUIN 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. CONSIDERATION Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum OF RESOLUTION dated January 23, 2026. FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE The owner of a proposed automobile service and restoration business at 1685 E. Oakton GRANT, CAR MIX Street has recently completed the replacement of an exterior window and door system and AUTO SERVICE, the reconstruction of a parking lot. To help defray the cost of this project, the applicant is 1685 E. OAKTON ST. requesting reimbursement of a portion of eligible expenses in accordance with the provisions of the City's Business Assistance Grant program. Resolution R-36-26 The applicant, Shamaon Properties LLC, represented by Vechean Shamaon, is requesting City Council approval of a Business Assistance Grant. The grant would be provided as a lump -sum reimbursement following the approval of the requested grant award. The applicant met with staff in early 2025 prior to both the initiation of the work and amendments to the Business Assistance Grant program, which introduced a requirement for approval of a grant award prior to initiation of work. In December 2025, staff contacted prior business owners who had inquired about the grant program to request a "last call" for Page 6 of 8 2/2/2026 requests associated with work initiated prior to grant approval. The applicant responded to that request prior to the established deadline. The proposed grant comprises the first of two requests the applicant will be proposing. The second request will be submitted separately and will include estimated costs for ongoing construction associated with an ongoing interior rehabilitation and a proposed building addition. According to the invoices provided, the applicant seeks approval of a grant for the reimbursement of eligible expenses associated with completed scopes of work for the replacement of an aluminum storefront window and door system and the replacement of a parking lot. All labor was completed by the business owner. The total eligible costs for the project are $43,441.97, making the eligible grant amount 50 percent of the initial $20,000 in eligible expenses and 25 percent of the remaining $23,441.97 in eligible expenses, in a combined total disbursement amount of $15,860.49. The petition includes a request for a waiver from the revised program requirements for approval of the grant award prior to initiation of the proposed scope of work. Alderman Moylan thanked the petitioner for all his service and help to the city's growth. Moved by Moylan, seconded by Chlebek to Approve Resolution R-36-26, CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT, TENTATIVE AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, MAJOR VARIATIONS, AND A MINOR VARIATION FOR VETTER REAL ESTATE USA, LLC AT 10-60 WEST ALGONQUIN 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. CONSIDERATION Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum OF RESOLUTION dated January 23, 2026. FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE The owner of the existing banquet facility at 1571 Elmhurst Road is looking to replace an GRANT, MANZO'S existing dance floor to modernize the facility's amenities. To help defray the cost of this BANOUETS & project, the applicant is requesting reimbursement of a portion of eligible expenses in CATERING, 1571 accordance with the provisions of the City's Business Assistance Grant program. ELMHURST RD. The applicant, AMZ Manzos Inc., represented by Menaga Pajulcannan and Ganesh Resolution Subramanian, is requesting City Council approval of a Business Assistance Grant. The grant R-37-26 would be provided as a lump -sum reimbursement following the completion of the proposed eligible improvements to the property. According to the proposed estimate, the applicant seeks support for the removal and replacement of an existing dance floor, which would be initiated upon approval of this request. The total eligible costs for the project are $54,130.74, making the eligible grant amount 50 percent of the initial $20,000 in eligible expenses and 25 percent of the remaining $34,130.74 in eligible expenses, in a combined total amount of $18,542.68, plus an additional 10 percent contingency for a total disbursement amount not to exceed $20,396.94. Page 7 of 8 2/2/2026 Alderman Charewicz said that as the Business Assistance program has evolved, he would like to see it grow and help keep businesses in Des Plaines. Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Smith to Approve Resolution R-37-26, CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR AMZ MANZOS, INC., D/B/A MANZO'S BANQUETS & CATERING AT 1571 ELMHURST 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. CONSIDERATION Community and Economic Development Director Jeff Rogers reviewed a memorandum OF RESOLUTION dated January 23, 2026. FOR CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE, The applicant, Klikow Family Investments LLC, represented by Zachary Kafitz, Sarnoff & KLIKOW FAMILY Baccash, is requesting City support for their application to Cook County for a Class 6b Real INVESTMENTS, Estate Tax Incentive with Substantial Rehabilitation for the property at 2490 S. Wolf Road. 2490 S. WOLF RD. The subject property is comprised of approximately 85,719 square feet and is improved with Resolution a 33,000-square-foot industrial facility currently utilized as a commercial bakery. The R-38-26 building is currently occupied by Oak Mill Bakery, who utilizes approximately one-third of the floor area on a limited basis. The applicant proposes to purchase the property for value and complete a substantial rehabilitation of the facility prior to re -occupancy by Ideal Bakery Enterprises, LLC for the purposes of operation as a manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facility producing baked goods. Klikow Family Investments LLC is requesting the City's support and consent to a Class 6b incentive. The applicant proposes to invest approximately $1,000,000 in new physical improvements to the property reflected on the building permit value, which exceeds the City's minimum investment requirement for approval of a Class 6b incentive per City Council policy. The applicant proposes an initial quantity of 75 full-time employees within 2 years of completion of the proposed improvements, which exceeds the City's minimum employment requirement for approval of a Class 6b incentive per City Council policy. Cook County's Class 6b Classification reduces the property tax assessment for the property where the new investment is proposed from the typical 25% of market value to 10% for a 10-year period. In the 1 lth year of the incentive, the assessment will go up to 15% of market value, and in the 12th & final year of the incentive the assessment will go to 20% of market value before returning to 25% of market value after expiration of the incentive. Alderman Merlin said he is supportive of the project. Moved by Merlin, seconded by Walsten to Approve R-38-26, CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B REAL ESTATE TAX INCENTIVE FOR KLIKOW FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC AT 2490 SOUTH WOLF ROAD. Upon roll call, the vote was Page 8 of 8 2/2/2026 AYES: 8- NAYS: 0- ABSENT: 0- Motion declared carried. Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz None None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM. D mik Bronakowski — CITY CLERK APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF February , 2026 Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR