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City of Wheaton City Council met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MAYOR PHILIP J. SUESS 

COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER l COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS I COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER 

1. Call to Order and Roll Call 

The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were: 

Physically Present: Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Absent: None 

City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager 

Dawn Didier, City Attorney 

Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development 

Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering 

Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer 

Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk 

City Staff Electronically 

Present: Samuel Webb, Fleet Superintendent 

Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent 

2. Citizens to be Heard 

None. 

3. Consent Agenda 

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 

1. Approve the minutes ofWheaton City Council Regular Meeting —January 6, 2025, as submitted. 

2. Adopt Resolution R—2025-O4, A Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Change Order and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #7 to Agreement No. 458 with Triggi Construction, Inc. for Roosevelt Road Sidewalk Improvements for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $47,103.40 and a Total Award of $658,458.09.

3. Adopt Resolution R—2025—05, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 522 with V3 Companies, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the Windsor Channel Pedestrian Bridge Repairs for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $52,594 and a 10% Contingency 

4. Adopt Resolution R—2025—O6, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 2025 Skid Steer Loader from Atlas Bobcat through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $63,208.57. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

4. Reappointments to City Board and Commissions 

Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Susan Brinkman be reappointed to the Band Commission, Sarah Antas be reappointed to the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission, and James Vroman be reappointed to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners all for three-year terms through January 21, 2028. 

Mayor Suess thanked James Vroman for his attendance. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

5. Pass Ordinance 0-2025-01, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance E-3603 (900 E. Geneva Road) An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map and Granting a Special Use Permit for a Church — First Assembly of God (Southwest Corner of Geneva Road and President Street) 

Councilman Weller moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that 0—2025-01, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance E-3603 (900 E. Geneva Road) An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map and Granting a Special Use Permit for a Church — First Assembly of God (Southwest Corner of Geneva Road and President Street), be passed. 

City Manager Dzugan reflected upon the January 6, 2025, City Council meeting at which the Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance of approval for a special use amendment to allow for the construction of an additional row of 15 parking spaces, a right in and right out drive connection to Geneva Road, and a driveway interconnect with the property to the west. He detailed the applicant revised the landscape plan to meet or exceed the requirements of the zoning ordinance, which was shared with the neighbors. 

Jane Beatty, 840 Pinegrove Court, President of the Wheaton Pine Grove Homeowners Association, thanked the Mayor and City Council for listening to their concerns and going above and beyond on their behalf. 

Mayor Suess thanked the applicant and neighbors for working with the City to ensure good results. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

6. Adopt Resolution R-2025-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 521 with American Road Maintenance Inc. for GSB-88 Asphalt Surface Treatment for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 and a 10% Contingency 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R—2025—O7, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 521 with American Road Maintenance Inc. for GSB-88 Asphalt Surface Treatment for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated the sole source product called GSB—88 is used by Public Works as preventative maintenance to extend the life of pavement. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously

7. Adopt Resolution R-2025-08, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of up to Four (4) Replacement Vehicles 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2025-O8, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of up to Four (4) Replacement Vehicles, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated as a short—term solution for vehicle purchasing difficulties, staff recommended approval of a bid waiver to permit the purchase of 4 vehicles as they become available. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

8. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton — Chapter 22 — Buildings and Building Regulations and Appendix B — Fee Schedule 

City Manager Dzugan reflected upon the December 9, 2024, Planning Session when staff introduced an amendment to the City’s building codes. He reported that over the past 45 days very few comments regarding the amendments had been received and are outlined in the memo. 

9. Motion to Direct City Staff to Object to DuPage County Zoning Petition — T-1-25 Text Amendments — Video Gaming 

Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Barbier seconded a Motion to Direct City Staff to Object to DuPage County Zoning Petition — T-1-25 Text Amendments — Video Gaming. 

City Manager Dzugan reviewed DuPage County’s notice to amend their zoning ordinance related to video gaming to which they plan to reduce the distance of certain uses from 1,000 feet to 100 feet. He stated staff suggested the council consider filing an objection to the amendments and encourage the county to add an additional restriction of 1,000 feet from a municipal boundary if such municipality prohibits such gaming terminals. 

Mayor Suess reported the incorporation of language which introduced the concept of a café as opposed to a restaurant, and parking requirements associated with each, resulted in the approval of a previously denied zoning permit for Lacy’s Place on North Gary Ave. Mayor Suess asked staff to also forward the objection correspondence to DuPage County Board Representatives in District 4 and District 6. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Navy None 

Absent None 

Motion Carried Unanimously

10. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance — DPCGC — DuPage County Governmental Center Zoning District 

City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the zoning ordinance to create a DuPage County Center Zoning District following the January 13, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. He reported the amendment is inline with the intergovernmental Agreement between the City and DuPage County, entered in October of 2024. 

11. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map DuPage County Governmental Center Zoning District 

City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the zoning map to create the DuPage County Governmental Center Zoning District as a result ofthe prior ordinance. 

12. Pass Ordinance 0—2025-02, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Liquor Control Ordinance, Chapter 6 — Alcoholic Beverages Section 6-129 — Hours of Business — Generally Class L License Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that 0-2025—02, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Liquor Control Ordinance, Chapter 6 — Alcoholic Beverages Section 6-129 — Hours of Business — Generally Class L License, be passed. 

City Manager Dzugan stated the Liquor Control Commission recommended approval of an amendment requested by Studio Movie Grill, which seeks to modify the permitted hours for liquor sales under the Class L License to align with the hours allowed for restaurant license categories Class A, B, and i. 

Corey Braselton, General Manager of Studio Movie Grill, stated he was available for any questions. 

Roii Cali Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

MayorSuess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously

13. Approval of an Application for a Class A Liquor License — Dough LLC d/b/a Dough and The Backyard — 111 E. Front Street 

Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that an Application for a Class A Liquor License — Dough LLC d/b/a Dough and The Backyard — 111 E. Front Street, be approved. 

City Manager Dzugan stated the Liquor Control Commission unanimously recommended the approval of a Class A license application from Dough LLC for a proposed restaurant located at 111 East Front Street. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

14. Pass Ordinance 0-2025-03, An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Wilmette Right-of-Way Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that O—2025-03 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Wilmette Right—of—Way, be passed. 

City Manager Dzugan stated the City Council held a public hearing on January 13, 2025, on the vacation of 33 feet of the unimproved Wilmette right—of-way to 1520 Wakeman and 1602 Wakeman in accordance with the conditions set forth in the ordinance. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

15. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance - Roosevelt Road Corridor District 

City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance to create the Roosevelt Road Corridor. He detailed the City Council received the Planning and Zoning Board’s report on September 16, 2024, which recommended the amendment. He reported the City Council requested modifications and clarifications be made to elements of the amendment which were summarized in the memo and incorporated in the ordinance. 

16. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map — Roosevelt Road Corridor District 

City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the zoning map creating the Roosevelt Corridor District as a resutt of the prior ordinance. 

17. Adopt Resolution R-2025-09, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 525 with WBK Engineering, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the 2025 Fall New Sidewalk Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $99,601.50 and a 10% Contingency 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R—2025—O9, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 525 with WBK Engineering, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the 2025 Fall New Sidewalk Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $99,601.50 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated the resolution approves engineering services for the design of the 2025 Fall New Sidewalk Program to install 2.53 miles of sidewalks. He noted staff recommended not to proceed with the lowest bidder, Primera, due to conditions contained in their proposal and past experience. 

In response to Mayor Suess, Director Tebrugge confirmed Webster, McGrath and Ahlberg was used in 2024. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

18. Council Comment 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker reflected upon Mad Fore Plaid, an event hosted by the Wheaton Library and DuPage County Historical Museum. She highlighted the contributions from library staff to coordinate a successful event. 

Councilman Weller acknowledged the extensive agenda and expressed gratitude to everyone involved for their efforts and contributions. He specifically recognized the research, preparation, and completion of long-standing projects related to Roosevelt Road and the DuPage County Zoning District. 

19. Approval of Warrant 

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 888 in the amount of $1,843,128.55, be approved.

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimousiy

20. Adjournment 

Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilman Brown seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p.m. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Ciousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-2732