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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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