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City of Wheaton City Council met May 5

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

At 7:00 p.m., the Swearing—in of Elected Officials began. Mayor Philip J. Suess administered the oaths of office to Councilwoman Leah Brice, Councilman Scott Brown, Councilwoman Lynn Robbins, and Councilman Scott Weller.

1. Cali to Order and Roll Call

The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were:

Physically Present: Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilman Bray—Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Absent: None

City Staff Physically

Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager

Dawn Didier, City Attorney

Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development

Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance

Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering

Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer

Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk

City Staff Electronically

Present: None

2. Presentations

Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Artistic Director Evan Bruno of Anima Glen Ellyn Children‘s Chorus, following their performance of ”Anima” in honor of the Chorus’s 60th anniversary. Artistic Director Bruno expressed his gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for their recognition ofAnima Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus and allowing the students to perform.

Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Gail DaVall, President of the Wheaton Garden Club, in honor of the Club’s 100th anniversary. President DaVall thanked the Mayor and City Council for their recognition of the Wheaton Garden Club.

Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Syed Hussain, Vice Chair of the Wheaton Historic Commission in honor of Wheaton Historic Preservation Month.

Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Allison Orr, Executive Director of the Downtown Wheaton Association. Executive Director Orr acknowledged tent sponsor Innovator ETFs for their generous support in continuing the tradition and recognized the contribution of the nine participating restaurants offering a diverse range of cuisines. She announced that the tents would be open through October 5th and extended an invitation to all to participate.

3. Citizens to be Heard

Stephen Arango, Commander, American Legion Cantigny Post 556, reported their organization would like to work with the City to reach out to veterans in Wheaton. He reported the post has 169 members which are mostly Wheaton citizens and stated their organization strives to help veterans get recognition and assist them with various issues.

4. Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:

1. Approve the Minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting — April 21, 2025, as submitted.

2. Adopt Resolution R—2025-31, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for Denson’s North Path Resubdivision.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously

5. Reappointments to a City Board and a City Commission

Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that Charles Hartman and Michael Savegnago be reappointed to the Board of Trustees Firefighters’ Pension Fund and Randall King be reappointed to the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission for terms through May 5, 2028.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Nays None

Absent None

Motion Carried Unanimously

6. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #25-11 / Text Amendment / Articles 2, 5, and 22

Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #25—11 / Text Amendment / Articles 2, 5, and 22, be received.

City Manager Dzugan reported that the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. He stated the amendments pertain to adding definitions for elementary and high schools in certain sections of the Zoning Ordinance, permitting variations to reduce the required number of parking spaces, and increasing maximum lot coverage for elementary and high schools. He noted the final consideration of these amendments is scheduled for the May 19 City Council meeting.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councliman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weiler

Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Nays None

Absent None

Motion Carried Unanimously

First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Articles ll — Definitions, V — Administration and Enforcement and XXII — Off-Street Parking and Loading

7. Adopt Resolution R-2025-32, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement for Food and Beverage Concessionaire Services at the Metra Train Station (402 W. Front St.) Between the City of Wheaton and Java Connection of Wheaton, Inc.

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2025—32, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement for Food and Beverage Concessionaire Services at the Metra Train Station (402 W. Front St.) Between the City of Wheaton and Java Connection of Wheaton, lnc., be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan reported that staff solicited proposals for food and beverage service vendors at the Wheaton downtown train station. He confirmed that one proposal was received from the current vendor, Java Connection, which has been operating since 2006.

Councilman Weller expressed excitement for the existing tenants to return and reported positive feedback has been received from residents.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously

8. Council Comment

Councilwoman Bray-Parker welcomed Councilwoman Brice and congratulated Councilman Brown, Councilwoman Robbins, and Councilman Weller on their reelection. She thanked the Environmental improvement Commission for organizing the successful Prairie Path Cleanup and Native Plant Sale celebrating Earth Day. She noted that Wednesday, May 7th is National Bike and Roll to School Day and expressed gratitude to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission and volunteers. She highlighted the importance of signing up for Wheaton informs for City updates and alerts, and wished teachers from pre-K-through College a happy Teacher Appreciation Week.

Councilman Weller extended his congratulations to the recently sworn-in council members and wished all mothers, particularly his own mother, mother-in-law, and wife, a happy Mother’s Day. He expressed gratitude fort heir sacrifice, love, and support.

Councilwoman Robbins acknowledged the newly sworn-in council members on their successful elections and extended Mother's Day wishes to all mothers. She also announced her role as a judge at the upcoming Downtown Wheaton Mac ‘n Cheese Festival on Saturday.

Councilman Clousing extended his congratulations to the newly sworn-in council members and expressed enthusiasm regarding the return of the Hale Street tents.

Mayor Suess welcomed Councilwoman Brice and the returning council members, appreciating their dedication to Wheaton.

9. Approval of Warrant

Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Warrant No. 895 in the amount of $1,074,245.85, be approved.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously

10. Adjournment

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilwoman Brice

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously

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