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Council Minutes 05-19-2025MINUTES 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, MAY 19, 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 6:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 19, 2025. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz. A quorum was present. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten to adjourn to Closed Session for Acquisition of Property and Litigation. 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. RECONVENED The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:06 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 Also present were: City Manager Wisniewski, Director of Finance Podbial, Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers, Fire Chief Matzl, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman. PRAYER AND PLEDGE The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were offered by Alderman Merlin. PROCLAMATION City Clerk Bronakowski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski recognizing May as Bike Month. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Leck, residing at 672 Rose Ave, raised concern to the City Council regarding a neighbor's light nuisance. RECONSIDER Mayor Goczkowski explained that he has received feedback from City Council members ORDINANCE Z-12-25 regarding an assisted living facility at 2200 E Golf Road and ordinance Z-12-25. Mayor Goczkowski asked the City Council if they were willing to reconsider the ordinance. Moved by Smith, seconded by Oskerka to reconsider ordinance Z-12-25, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT FOR 2200 EAST GOLF ROAD (CASE #25-014-PPUD). 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. MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski reminded residents that the food truck round up is rescheduled to ANNOUNCEMENTS September 9, 2025 due to weather and encouraged Des Plaines residents to participate in the Page 2 of 9 5/19/2025 City's various summer activities such as the Taste of Des Plaines, June 14-15, the 4' of July fireworks at Oakton College on June 29' and the July 41 Parade. In addition, he encouraged residents to participate in the Des Plaines Fire Departments upcoming CPR classes which will be taking place on May 31. ALDERMAN Alderman Sayad congratulated the Des Plaines Garden Club for hosting a successful plant ANNOUNCEMENTS sale and for providing plants to local nursing homes. In addition, Alderman Sayad encouraged all residents, who are being solicited for various trade services, to ask to see their license first before agreeing to any services. Alderman Merlin encouraged residents to attend the Des Plaines Memorial Day Ceremony at Lake Park on May 26, 11:00 — 12:00 p.m. Alderman Walsten encouraged residents to attend the Des Plaines Theater and shared that he enjoyed his most recent visit. Alderman Charewicz reminded residents the Food Truck Round Up that was originally scheduled for May 20 is cancelled and rescheduled Sept 9. In addition, on June 3, he will be hosting an 8' ward meeting. He has invited Lakeshore Recycling to speak about recycling services, and City Clerk Bronakowski to meet the community. He also reported that the Police Department will be focusing its speed and stop sign enforcement in the 8' ward this upcoming month to promote safe driving. CITY CLERK Clerk Bronakowski thanked staff for the warm welcome as he settles into his new role and ANNOUNCEMENTS wished Deputy City Clerk Laura Fast a belated happy birthday. MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Wisniewski expressed her gratitude to the police department for their support of the Special Olympics, noting that they successfully raised over $6,000 for the Cop on a Rooftop initiative. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, 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 Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, 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. Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-13-25 was approved; Resolutions R-97-25, R-98-25, R-99-25, R-100-25, R-101-25, R-102-25, R-103-25, R-104-25 and Ordinances M-11-25, M-12-25, and Z-13-25 were adopted APPROVE DISPOSITION Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve First Reading Ordinance M-13-25, OF VEHICLES/ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL EOUPMENT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Page 3 of 9 5/19/2025 Ordinance M-13-25 AWARD BID FOR Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-97-25, A CHASSIS/TRANS RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PATSON, INC D/B/A CHICAGO TRUCK TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 10-TON TRUCK. GROUP Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda Resolution R-97-25 WAIVE BIDDING Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-98-25, A PROCESS/APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MBR WRECKING & QUOTE MBR CONSTRUCTION, INC FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES AT 1096 LEE STREET. Motion WRECKING declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda Resolution R-98-25 APPROVE ROCK SALT Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-99-25, A PURCHASE/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ROCK SALT FROM MORTON SALT, INC MORTON SALT, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Consent Agenda Agenda. Resolution R-99-25 AWARD ASPHALT AND RESURFACING BID TO CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS. INC Consent Agenda Resolution R-100-25 ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS, INC FOR CREEK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Consent Agenda Resolution R-101-25 Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-100-25, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC FOR CONTRACTUAL ASPHALT MILLING AND RESURFACING REPAIRS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-101-25, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS MANAGEMENT, INC FOR THE 2025 CREEK VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. APPROVE Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-102-25, A INTERGVMNTL AGMT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY WITH SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 62 FOR USE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS FOR DISTRICT 62 THE AUGUST 5, 2025 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT. Motion declared carried as Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 9 5/19/2025 Resolution R-102-25 APPROVE AGMT WITH Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-103-25, A IL STATE TOLL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND Consent Agenda REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRE AND MEDICAL RESPONSES ON TOLLWAY PROPERTY. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-103-25 AWARD BID FOR 2025 Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-104-25, A CIP STREET RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUILDERS PAVING LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS THE 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 25- Consent Agenda 00231-00-RS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Resolution R-104-25 SECOND READING — Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-104-25, A ORDINANCE M-11-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUILDERS PAVING LLC FOR THE 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 25- 0023 1 -00-RS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. SECOND READING — Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-104-25, A ORDINANCE M-12-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUILDERS PAVING LLC FOR THE 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 25- 0023 1 -00-RS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. SECOND READING — Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-104-25, A ORDINANCE Z-13-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUILDERS PAVING LLC FOR THE 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 25- 0023 1 -00-RS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. APPROVE MINUTES Consent Agenda REPORT OUT BY COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND DESIGNATION OF CHAIRS Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting of May 5, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda. Alderman Sayad gave an overview of the recommendation of committee appointments and designation of chairs for the years 2025-2027. BUILDING CODE Chairman: Walsten Vice -Chair: Chlebek Member: Merlin COMMUNITY SERVICES Chairman: Smith Vice -Chair: Merlin Member: Sayad COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Chairman: Moylan Vice -Chair: Walsten Member: Charewicz ENGINEERING Chairman: Chlebek Vice -Chair: Sayad Member: Smith Page 5 of 9 5/19/2025 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Chairman: Sayad Vice -Chair: Moylan Member: Walsten PUBLIC SAFETY Chairman: Oskerka Vice -Chair: Charewicz Member: Chlebek LEGAL & LICENSING Chairman: Charewicz Vice -Chair: Oskerka Member: Moylan PUBLIC WORKS Chairman: Merlin Vice -Chair: Smith Member: Oskerka CONSIDER Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Resolution R-105-25, A DESIGNATING THE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CHAIRS, VICE -CHAIRS AND MEMBERS OF CHAIRS, VICE -CHAIRS, THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE DES PLAINES CITY COUNCIL. AND MEMBERS OF THE Upon voice vote, the vote was: COMMITTEES AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Chlebek, Smith, Charewicz Resolution NAYS: 1 - Walsten R-105-25 ABSENT: 0- Motion declared carried. NEW BUSINESS FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register. REGISTER Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Merlin, to Approve the Warrant Register of May 19, 2025, R-106-25 in the Amount of $4,836,364.48 and Approve Resolution R-106-25. 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair CONSIDER FINAL PLAT Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum OF SUBDIVISION AT dated May 8, 2025. 1871-1873 BUSSE HIGHWAY The petitioner, James Marino, 5521 N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656, requested a combined Tentative and Final Plat to consolidate two lots into one lot of record in the Resolution M-1 Limited Manufacturing District at 1871-1873 Busse Highway. The owner is D2E7, R-107-25 LLC, Representative: Timothy Walbert, 1873 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016. This property is located in the first ward. The subject properties at 1871-1873 Busse Highway were annexed into the City in 1870 as undeveloped farmland. Around 1957, it was developed into an industrial building positioned north to south along the east property line with an off-street parking areal. Later in 1989, an addition positioned east to west was built on the southwest corner of the building, creating the existing L-shaped building today. In 2024, the building was repurposed for office use. The subject properties described below are both located off Busse Highway in the M-1 Limited Manufacturing District next to the Union Pacific Northwest railroad tracks and are under common ownership. Page 6 of 9 5/19/2025 Address PIN Lot Size 1871 Busse Highway 09-21-107-040-0000 16,614 SF (0.38 acres) 1873 Busse Highway 09-21-107-041-0000 3,010 SF (0.07 acres) Total Lot Area 19,624 SF (0.45 acres) Both properties have been improved under a unified development which consists of a one- story L-shaped building utilized as an office and a surface parking area as shown on the attached ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. However, the triangular -shaped parcel addressed at 1873 Busse Highway is land -locked and requires access through 1871 Busse Highway, which has direct frontage along and access to Busse Highway. The proposed combined Tentative and Final Plat request resolves this by consolidating the two lots into one lot of record as illustrated on the attached Final Plat of D2E7 Subdivision. Building Lines and Easements The subdivision plat shows the following easements and building lines: (i) A new 60-foot front building setback line along Busse Highway; (ii) 60-foot side building setback lines along the west and east side property lines of the proposed subdivision; (iii) A new 60-foot rear building setback along the south property line; (iv) A five-foot easement for public utilities and drainage along the south property line; and (v) A five-foot perimeter parking setback along the north, west, and east property lines of the proposed subdivision. Both properties are within a quarter mile of the Des Plaines River and are fully located within the 100-year floodplain based on the current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood hazard maps. While the subject properties have been already developed, any future changes to this development will need to conform with all FEMA and City of Des Plaines Flood Control regulations. The PWE department has reviewed the subdivision request and has approved it without any conditions. Public improvements are also not required with this request since IDOT is preparing to make adjustments to Busse Highway that include the reconfiguration of the road cross-section to one through -lane in each direction, a center turn lane, and a bicycle lane in each direction. The PZB held a public hearing on April 22, 2025 to consider both the tentative and final plat request. PZB voted 5-0 to approve the tentative plat and voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve the final plat request without any recommended conditions. Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith moved to approve R-107-25, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1871-1873 BUSSE HIGHWAY, DES PLAINES, IL. 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. CONSIDER REZONING Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum AND TENTATIVE PLAT dated May 8, 2025. Page 7 of 9 5/19/2025 OF SUBDIVISION TO The Petitioner, LPC Acquisition Company, LLC, 191 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 SUBDIVIDE FOR requested a zoning map amendment to rezone the 12.471 acres of the subject property's 666 GARLAND PLACE westerly half from the C-2 Limited Office Commercial and R-1 Single Family Residential districts to the M- 2 General Manufacturing district. Additionally, the Petitioner requested a Ordinance Tentative Plat of Subdivision to subdivide the subject property into two new lots. The owner Z-14-25 is Wheels, Inc, 666 Garland Place, Des Plaines, IL 60016. This property is located in the first ward. The subject property has been within the City of Des Plaines corporate limits since at least the 1920s and the current zoning C-2 and R-1 zoning was established with the 1998 comprehensive zoning map changes with the new version of City Code Title 12 -Zoning. The subject property is 17.984 acres, which is currently improved with an approximately 123,193 square feet commercial facility to the North and an approximately 56,411 square feet commercial facility to the South -East. Logistics Property Company (LPC) (petitioner) requests rezoning the subject property from C-2/R-1 to M-2, General Manufacturing. The rezoning and tentative plat would permit the petitioner's proper demolition of the current buildings and minor improvements on the site to construct a new 158,692 square feet Class - A industrial building with 30 truck doors and two (2) drive-in doors, sited on a newly created 12.471-acre lot including 135 car parking stalls. The development will include a separate 5.224- acre lot which will remain commercially zoned and set aside for future development. As part of the development LPC will also develop three (3) detention ponds for adequate storm water drainage for the entire property. Currently, the subject property proposed for rezoning to M-2 is composed of a single zoning lot of R-1 zoning on the northernmost portion of the subject property. Given the existing zoning map and comprehensive plan future land use map, the focus of discussion should revolve around the proposed change of the mix of zoning districts in this immediate neighborhood and the potential for increased external impacts given the higher intensity nature of the M-2 zoning district. Pursuant to Section 12-3-7.D.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, a Site Plan Review is required for all map amendment requests to assess how the request meets the characteristics identified in Section 12-3-2, which were provided along with staffs assessment of each in relation to the current site plan provided by the petitioner. Pursuant to Section 13-2-3 of the Zoning regulations, the PZB reviews and is the final decision for Tentative Plats of Subdivision. The PZB held a public hearing on April 22, 2025 to consider the map amendment from R-1 /C-2 to M-2 and voted 6-0 to recommend that City Council approve the map amendment request without any recommended conditions. Chair Moylan expressed his concern of what would happen to the property should the developer sell the lot after rezoning and raised concern about the risk factors of the project; the proposal is speculative with no set tenant. Given that this property is located at a gateway of the City, he was concerned about future developers coming into the property. Chair Moylan stressed that the City's Comprehensive Plan is what is guiding his perspective and would like to see mixed use and a C-3 lot built. Page 8 of 9 5/19/2025 Mayor Goczkowski agreed that this lot is a gateway to the City, and it has high visibility for people coming into the city. Mayor Goczkowski would like to see something there that would bring residents into the City versus heavy manufacturing. Alderman Sayad inquired if there were any residents that came to provide comment to the Planning and Zoning board when this project was discussed. Director Rogers responded that approximately five residents came to speak out against the project and stated that their specific concerns were related to noise, new lighting, and extended business hours. Alderman Merlin said because of its proximity to the Des Plaines Park District's water park, Mystic Waters, and various other nearby amenities that this development would not be a good fit for this location The petitioner pointed to their traffic study to show that traffic would be reduced in this area due to the decrease in staff working in the facility. In addition, the number of entrances of this lot would be cut from 7 to 2. The petitioner also said that this would provide instant redevelopment and revitalization to an abandoned property and that a large tax building would benefit the city. This development would also help with flooding and that they plan to attract a Fortune 500 company to this lot and hold the property for 15 + years. Attorney for the petitioner, Mark Rogers, said the language of the comprehensive plan was last reviewed before COVID, and that this lot, if left vacant, would increase the city's overall vacancy rate. He said the plan would promote lot revitalization and help consolidate lots. It would bring in over $2 million in taxes. Mr. Rogers stressed that the development would be light industrial, and if they wanted to pursue heavy manufacturing, they would have to return to the council for approval. Chair Moylan thanked the petitioner for looking to invest in Des Plaines and stated that this is a tough decision to make. Alderman Charewicz asked how many tenants would be on the property. The petitioner said there would be one major tenant, focused on manufacturing and warehouse distribution. They also mentioned plans to improve Rand Road in collaboration with IDOT. In addition, the northern portion of the property would remain as green space. Alderman Charewicz recommended that the city add a "Welcome to Des Plaines" sign on the northern part of the lot to greet those entering the city. Chair Moylan asked Director Rogers how many acres would remain on the south lot once it is cleared. Director Rogers stated that there are 5.5 acres in total across the lot, but after accounting for water retention ponds, the usable area would be reduced to 3.8 acres. Chair Moylan asked how many staff would be at this location. The petitioner stated that the facility would employ a maximum of 158 people and generate approximately $2 million in tax revenue annually. Resident Patricia Grant, 739 Garland Ave, spoke during the meeting and expressed concerns about noise, property taxes, and the type of tenant that would occupy the site. She voiced apprehension about approving the project without a confirmed tenant in place and was particularly worried about the potential increase in truck traffic and how it might affect her property taxes. Page 9 of 9 5/19/2025 Another resident expressed concern about the site's proximity to the Des Plaines River Trail and how the development might impact the surrounding environment and trail usage. The petitioner assured that the proposal would not affect the Des Plaines River Trail. Alderman Charewicz made a motion to approve Z-14-25. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Moved by Walsten, seconded by Merlin to deny Z-14-25, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 666 GARLAND PLACE, DES PLAINES IL (CASE #25-016-MAP-TPLAT). Upon roll call, the vote was: AYES: 7 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith NAYS: 1 - Charewicz ABSENT: 0 - None Motion declared carried. OTHER MAYORAL/ ALDERMAN ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Sayad, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM. APPROVED BY ME THIS y1 DAY OF ,A"u-1 , 2025 Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR