Council Minutes 06-16-2025MINUTES 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,
JUNE 16, 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 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, June 16, 2025.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, 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 Alderman Walsten.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Bronakowski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski recognizing retiring
Executive Director Debbie Walusiak of the Des Plaines Self -Help Closet & Pantry and
Juneteenth.
PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Marlena Dzis-Corey raised a concern regarding the influx of cars parked on Laura
Avenue, near the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Webford Avenue and exceeding the 3-
hour parking limit.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski congratulated city staff on a successful Taste of Des Plaines, where over
ANNOUNCEMENTS 10,000 participants came to enjoy the festivities. In addition, Mayor Goczkowski
encouraged residents to attend upcoming summer activities, such as the community
fireworks show at Oakton College and the Independence Day parade on July 4th. He also
expressed his satisfaction with the city's progress and the many upcoming ribbon cuttings.
Mayor Goczkowski wished Aldermen Smith, Walsten, and Sayad a happy birthday. In
conclusion, he thanked the Maine West Clinical Government team from Maine West for
observing the council meeting proceedings for the evening.
ALDERMAN Aldermen Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, and Charewicz all
ANNOUNCEMENTS thanked Director Tim Oakley for his decades of service to the City of Des Plaines and its
residents.
Aldermen Oskerka, Sayad, and Smith all expressed thanks to city staff for coordinating and
pulling off a successful Taste of Des Plaines weekend of festivities.
Alderman Merlin invited residents of the community to visit the new Canvass Room at the
Des Plaines Public Library and to try out the new 3D printers.
Alderman Walsten wished Alderman Sayad a happy birthday and expressed his
dissatisfaction with the City of Chicago's speed camera system.
Alderman Charewicz thanked Clerk Bronakowski and LRS for participating in his recent
8th Ward meeting. In addition, he thanked Public Works for their hard work in helping set
up the Taste of Des Plaines, and he expressed appreciation to the residents who attended.
CITY CLERK Clerk Bronakowski thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their diligence during the
ANNOUNCEMENTS Taste of Des Plaines and wished Alderman Sayad a happy birthday.
MANAGER'S City Manager Wisniewski congratulated staff on a successful Taste of Des Plaines event,
REPORT and thanked Media Services, Public Works, and first responders for their diligence during
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the festivities. She also expressed appreciation to all city staff who volunteered to help and
extended his thanks to Director Oakley for his decades of service to the
City of Des Plaines.
City Manager Wisniewski presented a Settlement Agreement with Prestige Feed Products,
LLC for consideration. The City, along with the Village of Mount Prospect, is currently
involved in litigation with Prestige Feed Products, LLC relating to Prestige's operation of a
business producing additives to livestock feed from soy and cheese products at
431 Lakeview Court, Suite A, Mount Prospect, IL. The City, the Village of Mount Prospect
and Prestige have agreed to resolve all disputes.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to approve Resolution R-127-25, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT, AND PRESTIGE FEED PRODUCTS, LLC. 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.
COUNSEL REPORT None at this time
CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Charewicz requested Item 10, Ordinance M-16-25 be removed from the consent
agenda.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Walsten, to Approve first reading of ORDINANCE
M-16-25, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. 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 Walsten, to advance to second reading and adopt
ORDINANCE M-16-25, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. 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 Sayad, seconded by Merlin, 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.
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Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Regular Meeting Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-118-25, R-119-25, R-120-25, R-
121-25, R-122-25, R-123-25, R-124-25, R-125-25 and Ordinance M-15-25, M-16-25 was
adopted
APPROVE LIQUOR Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Ordinance M-15-25, AN
LICENSE FOR ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS B-1 LIQUOR
AMIGOS MARKET/ LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
951 ELMHURST
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-15-25
APPROVE CHANGE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve A Change in Ownership for an
IN OWNERSHIP FOR Existing Class A Liquor License from L Lam's, Inc d/b/a Tasty Cuisine to New Tasty
LIQUOR LICENSE Cuisine Restaurant, Inc,. 1225 Elmhurst Road. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
AWARD BID FOR Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-119-25, A
WINDOW RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH D KERSEY CONSTRUCTION
REPLACEMENT. COMPANY FOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING MAIN GARAGE WINDOW
Consent Agenda REPLACEMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-119-25
APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-120-25, A
CONTRACT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
RENEWAL FOR SNOW SYSTEMS, INC FOR SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL. Motion declared carried
SNOW REMOVAL as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-120-25
APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-121-25, A
CONTRACT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS WITH
RENEWALS LANGTON SNOW SOLUTIONS AND DGO PREMIUM SERVICES COMPANY FOR
Consent Agenda SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES ON CERTAIN ROADS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE
CITY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-121-25
APPROVE TASK Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-122-25, A
ORDER WITH RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH HAVEY
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HAVEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Consent Agenda Agenda.
Resolution
R-122-25
APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-123-25, A
ELEVATOR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN
CONTRACT CITYWIDE ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS SERVICES, INC AND THE CITY OF DES
Consent Agenda PLAINES FOR ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-123-25
APPROVE LETTER Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve Resolution R-123-25, A
OF ENGAGEMENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN
WITH CLARK CITYWIDE ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS SERVICES, INC AND THE CITY OF DES
BAIRD SMITH, LLP PLAINES FOR ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-124-25
APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve the Special Meeting minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of May 28, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of June 2, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Goczkowski provided the following appointments for consideration:
NEW BUSINESS
Library Board — Megan Williams — Term to Expire July 7, 2028
Planning and Zoning Board — AJ Fallico — Term to Expire July 7, 2028
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith to Approve the Warrant Register of June 16, 2025, in
R-125-25 the Amount of $4,767,063.51 and Approve Resolution R-125-25. 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.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER A Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
CONDITIONAL USE dated June 5, 2025.
AT 969 ELMHURST
ROAD, UNIT 2A Kyrgyz Kino USA, LLC has leased Unit 2A in a multi -tenant commercial building and is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a community center/theater primarily serving
Ordinance the local Kyrgyzstani community. The proposed use includes cultural events such as live
Z-15-25 performances, film screenings, interactive entertainment, and theater/film training classes.
The facility will be located entirely within the existing building, with no exterior changes or
expansions proposed. As a commercially zoned assembly use, this requires conditional
approval in the C-3, General Commercial District.
Occupying this space will require the following:
• As -built plans will be required. Include all information for existing mechanical,
electrical and plumbing systems.
• Provide a full code analysis showing compliance with the International Building
Code. Code Analysis should include the following:
• Occupant load analysis
• Exit capacity and exit access paths
• Exit and emergency light locations
• Construction type
• Functions of rooms
• Provide door hardware information for all existing doors
• The Illinois Plumbing Code will require an additional toilet room. The single user
toilet room shall be accessible.
• Limiting the occupant load to under 50 occupants will keep the occupancy
classification as a Group B.
The petitioner is aware of above which will be addressed during building permit/certificate
of occupancy review as this is not directly germane to the Conditional Use process.
Activities and operations of the proposed assembly use generating excessive noise/sound
that escapes the subject property must comply with Sections 12- 12-8 and 6-2-7 of the City's
code. This could include, but not limited to, amplified bell ringing, calls to pray, processions,
worship services' music and activities, etc.
The Petitioner's Floor Plan indicates fixed seating in the showrooms and two small office
spaces and the subject property is a Shopping Center for parking calculation purposes and
has an existing 37 parking spaces. The parking requirement for the proposed uses and the
existing uses in the subject property comply with Section 12-9-7 (Off Street Parking
Requirements).
If the City Council decides to approve this request, staff and the PZB recommend the
following conditions.
Suggested Conditions of Approval
1. A special event license must be obtained by the Petitioner from the Community and
Economic Development Department for any activities or events held by the petitioner on the
969 Elmhurst Rd. property but located outside the building.
2. Unless a private parking agreement is executed with adjacent properties, the
Petitioner shall not direct any employees or visitors to park in any areas outside of the subject
property.
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Alderman Charewicz made a motion to amend the third condition to reduce parking
conflicts, where only one temporary event license for the property shall be allowed at one
time.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Smith to approve Ordinance Z-15-25, as amended, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A
COMMERCIALLY ZONED ASSEMBLY USE AT 969 ELMHURST ROAD UNIT 2A,
DES PLAINES, IL (CASE # 25-018-CU). 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.
CONSIDER A Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
MAJOR VARIATION dated June 5, 2025.
AT 30, 36, 40 NORTH
DES PLAINES RIVER The petitioner Nsikak Idet, 30 N. Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, requests
ROAD a major variation to reduce the required number of off-street parking spaces on the subject
property in the 1-1 Institutional district at 30, 36, and 40 N. Des Plaines River Road.
Ordinance
Z-16-25 On November 6, 2017, City Council approved all requests through Ordinance Z-22-17
(attached) with the conditions that: (i) RCCG pays all applicable fees for building permits
and related approvals; and (ii) that RCCG enters into a parking lease with the owner of a
parcel adjacent to the subject property
At this time, a parking lease with the adjacent property at 1455 E. Golf Road was carried
out for the remaining 30 off-street parking spaces required. However. there have been recent
changes on the subject gropert, that have violated the existing ordinance.
The PZB held a public hearing on May 13, 2025 to consider the request and voted 1-3 (one
abstain) to recommend that City Council deny the major variation request. If the City
Council decides to approve this request, staff recommend the following conditions.
Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to the issuance of business registrations for all uses, the entire off-street
parking area on the subject property must be repaved and restriped in accordance with the
approved Site Plan.
2. Excluding the pavement areas for the loading dock and emergency exit door, the
entire area in between the east building elevation and east property line must be improved
with a non -paved landscape area including evergreen bushes, various shrubs, and perennials.
3. Prior to the issuance of business registrations for all uses, all active and proposed
parking leases must be reviewed and approved by the City's legal staff. Parking leases must
be active for the full extent of the assembly use's operation on the subject property. At no
time shall there be less than the minimum number of off-street parking spaces available for
all uses on the subject property.
Alderman Smith stated that the tenants of the petitioner were parking at City Electric Supply
in Des Plaines, and that the current space cannot accommodate the needs of the property.
Alderman Oskerka asked about any open violations. Director Rogers said there is a $7,800
fine for running businesses and making changes without city approval. The petitioner could
have worked with city staff to fix the issue but decided to keep operating anyway. Director
Rogers said the city only found out about the violations in Spring 2025.
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Alderman Merlin asked Director Rogers what types of businesses are allowed in the area.
Director Rogers explained that the area is limited due to parking requirements. Warehouse
or office spaces can be built, but assembly line businesses are not allowed. Off -property
parking is also permitted.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Sayad moved to deny ordinance Z-16-25, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION FROM SECTION 12-9-7 OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE AT 30, 36, AND 40 N. DES PLAINES
RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #25-020-V). Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 1 - Walsten
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER SUPPORT Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
OF A CLASS 6B FOR dated June 9, 2025.
PROLOGIS
TARGETED U.S. The applicant, Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund L.P., represented by Crowley &
LOGISTICS FUND L.P Marsico, LLC, requests City of Des Plaines support for their application to Cook County for
AT 255-301 WILLIE a new Cook County Class 6B Real Estate Tax Incentive for the proposed occupancy by
ROAD Forward Air of an existing vacant industrial building to include approximately $1,649,000
in new investment in the building and property to be reflected in the declared value of future
Resolution permit work and 150 new full-time positions within two years.
R-126-25
The applicant, Prologis, is the owner of the property. The prospective tenant, Forward Air
LLC, occupies an existing building to the north of the subject property at 250 Wille Road
and would consolidate operations from several other locations to the subject property to
operate from the two warehouse/logistics buildings. Together, Prologis and Forward Air
propose approximately $1,649,000 in new physical improvements to the property reflected
on the building permit value, a total which would not meet the City's minimum investment
requirement for approval of a new Class 6b incentive per the policy adopted in 2019.
The applicant asserts that the Class 6b incentive is necessary for the proposed investment
and occupancy by Forward Air to proceed. The applicant asserts that alternately, Forward
Air would consolidate their operations in Mt. Prospect at a location that previously received
Village of Mt. Prospect support for a new Class 6b incentive.
In accordance with the City's policy, the applicant is requesting two waivers from the City's
policy criteria for support of a new Class 6b incentive:
a. Class 6b Incentive for Property within a TIF District I Per City policy, a waiver is
required to allow a Class 6b incentive to be approved for property which lies within a Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) district. The subject property lies within an existing TIF district,
commonly known as TIF #3. Tif #3 was established in 2000 and subsequently extended for
up to 12 additional years in 2023. Through the end of 2024, TIF #3 had approximately
$1,800,000 in debt with all available revenues from propeIiy tax increment received by the
City planned to be applied toward repayment of the remaining debt to accommodate an early
closure of TIF #3.
b. Proposed minimum investment in the building less than $10 per sq. ft. Per City
policy, a minimum investment in new physical improvements to the building and property
of $10 per square foot of building floor area is required and such value must be reflected in
the reported permit value. Given the building's floor area of 253,000 square feet, a minimum
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investment of $2,530,000 would be required. The applicant requests a waiver to allow a
reduction in the minimum investment from $2,530,000 to $1,649,000, the equivalent of
$6.50 per square foot of building area.
In accordance with City policy for the approval of waivers from the City's policy for
consideration of a new Class 6b incentive, the City Council shall consider the applicant's
circumstances in relation to three standards.
Staff recommended the City Council consider the proposed Resolution R-126-25 granting
support and consent to the filing by Prologis of a Class 6b application with the Cook County
Assessor's Office including a waiver to allow a Class 6b incentive for property within a TIF
district and a waiver to allow a minimum investment of $6.50 per square foot of building
floor area instead of a minimum of $10.00 per square foot of building floor area resulting in
a minimum of $1,649,000 to be reflected in the value of work associated with the building
permit.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Walsten moved to approve Resolution R-126-25, A
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND CONSENTING TO THE APPROVAL OF A COOK
COUNTY CLASS 6B REAL ESTATE INCENTIVE CLASSIFICATION FOR 255-301
WILLIE 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.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Oskerka, Chair
CONSIDER OPTIONS Fire Chief, Matt Matzl, reviewed a memorandum dated June 4, 2025.
FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT To address growing service demands, aging infrastructure, and response time gaps, staff
STAFFING AND conducted a comprehensive review of current fire station configurations, locations, and
FACILITY PLAN staffing levels in relation to increasing call volume. As previously discussed with the City
Council, Fire Station 62, built in 1955, no longer meets modern safety, space, or operational
standards. It lacks adequate apparatus bays, training areas, and administrative facilities.
While replacing Station 62 is a priority, broader system -wide improvements are also needed
to meet NFPA's 4-minute response time benchmark and maintain service reliability. Since
2019, call volume has increased by 28%, driven largely by population growth and ongoing
development, particularly in the downtown area. These trends have exposed response
coverage gaps that cannot be addressed through station replacement alone.
To address these challenges, two options were evaluated:
Option 1: Replace Fire Station 62 with a larger, modern station on the current site (includes
Fire Administration and EOC). Estimated cost: $16.5M.
Option 2 (Recommended):
• Construct a new Fire Station 62 on the current site, focused on operational response.
• Build a new Fire Station 64 at 877 Central Road, housing both emergency units and
Fire Administration.
Public Works has estimated the combined cost (based on $750/square foot) at
$16.5M, utilizing City -owned land.
Allows phased construction, minimizes disruption, and improves geographic
coverage.
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Key Considerations:
• Improved response times citywide, particularly in underserved areas.
• Balanced distribution of resources and reduced operational risk due to improved
redundancy east and west of the outer belt rail line.
• No additional full-time apparatus purchases are required beyond one Rescue
vehicle.
• Staffing increases aligned with deployment changes and call volume growth.
Phased Staffing and Deployment Plan:
• 2026: Begin construction of Station 62; increase authorized staffing by 3 personnel
department- wide, from 94 to 97, which would allow for daily staffing to increase
from 21 to 23.
• 2026: Staff a 4th full-time ambulance and Rescue Unit with daily staffing of 23
personnel.
• 2027: Begin Station 64 construction.
• 2028+: Consider increasing authorized staffing department -wide by 3 personnel,
from 97 to 100. Transition to a four -station model; consider adding a 2nd Rescue
Unit based on need.
A second Rescue Unit would be cross -staffed, providing flexible EMS deployment,
including the possibility of using a reserve ambulance as a 5th ambulance during peak
periods. This aligns with practices in departments like Arlington Heights and Schaumburg
and would extend fleet longevity and reduce mutual aid reliance.
Projected Costs:
• Station 62: $7.5M
• Station 64: $9.OM
• Rescue Vehicle: $362,500 (chassis, equipment, build)
• Personnel increases: phased over 3 years (approximate starting salary cost in 2026,
with salaries, benefits, pension contribution, is $152,000 per Firefighter/Paramedic)
City Council is requested to discuss the proposed station and staffing recommendations.
Staff will develop a formal proposal during the upcoming budget process for Council
consideration. This proposal will outline a phased implementation plan to address both
current infrastructure needs and long- term operational demands of the Fire Department.
1. Consider funding for the replacement of Station 62 in 2026.
2. Consider phased staffing increases beginning in 2026 to support a fourth ambulance
and full-time staffing of Rescue 61.
3. Consider funding for the design and construction of Station 64 in 2026-2027.
4. Continue to monitor call volume, response times, and evaluate the feasibility of a
2nd Rescue Unit as the four -station model is implemented.
This strategic and scalable plan will allow the Fire Department to meet the growing and
evolving needs of the Des Plaines community in a sustainable and fiscally responsible
manner.
Alderman Oskerka said he prefers the second option, which allows the city to build a fifth
station if needed.
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Alderman Merlin thanked Chief Matzl for the presentation and asked about the city's ability
to build on vacant land. Chief Matzl explained that they plan to demolish Station 62 and
relocate vehicles and staff during construction.
Alderman Sayad also thanked Chief Matzl and expressed support for the second option,
which provides the necessary services.
The City Manager thanked the Chief for the presentation and noted that as the population
grows, service needs increase. He said it's important to find the right time to implement each
step. He mentioned three personnel and a 2% property tax levy to help with staffing.
General consensus was reached, and the City Council requested staff to move forward with
option two.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Do 'nik Bronakowsk — Y CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th
DAY OF July , 2025
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR