City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYOR PHILIP I. SUE5S COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER I COUNCILWOMAN LEAH BRICE I COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING i COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS i COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 \V WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS GONE? Monday, December 1, 2025 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by IVIayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Absent: None City Staff Physicaiiy Present: Michaei Dzugan, City Manager William Kolschowsky, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney Pat Keegan, Director of Information Technoiogy Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Susan Bishel, Pubiic Information Officer Andrea Rosedaie, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: None 2. Presentations Mayor Suess presented the Christmas Sharing 2025 Proclamation to Joy Mullaney, who thanked the Mayor and City Council on behalf ofthe Christmas Sharing Board. She announced that Christmas Sharing wilI serve 725 Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD 200) famiiies, including 1,600 children, this year. She invited the Council and community to the Special Olympics Pack the Gym Night on December 2, 2025, at Hubble Middle School, with proceeds benefiting the Christmas Sharing program. She highlighted special guests will include Special Olympics athletes and CUSD 200 referees including Superintendent Dr. Schuler and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Silagi. 3. Citizens to be Heard Mary Anne Meade, 35080 Butternut Lane, Glen Ellyn, emailed allcounci|@wheaton.i|.us with a public comment in opposition of DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals — Zoning Petition ZONING—25000061 Butterfield Market and Car Wash. She asked the Council to take her comments into consideration pertaining to Regular Agenda New Business 9 on the agenda. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December1,2025 Mr. Glenn Nelson, Glen ElIyn Woods Subdivision, emailed allcouncil@wheaton.il.us and expressed opposition to DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals — Zoning Petition ZONING-25—OOOO61 Butterfield Market and Car Wash. Mr. Glenn Nelson, Glen ElIyn Woods Subdivision, thanked the lVIayorfor his response to the emailed pubiic comment. Mayor Suess acknowledged receipt of Mr. Nelson’s email and noted that the Council agreed with their concerns pertaining to the variance request. 4. Consent Agenda Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the Minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting — November 17, 2025, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R-2025-92, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 579 with Comcast Business for Enterprise Network Services and Internet Service for a Three (3) YearTerm and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $111,952.80 ($37,317.60 Annually). 3. Adopt Resolution R-2025-93, A Resolution Approving the Commission on Aging Policies and Procedures Manual Dated November 2025. 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. Approve Appointment to a City Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilwoman Bray—Parker seconded that John Bomher be appointed to the Commission on Aging for a three-year term through December l, 2028. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 1, 2025 Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 6. Adopt Resolution R-2025-94, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Downtown Wheaton Association regarding Special Service Area No. 9 and Approving the Calendar Year 2026 Downtown Wheaton Association Budget Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R—2025-94, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Downtown Wheaton Association regarding Special Service Area No. 9 and Approving the Calendar Year 2026 Downtown Wheaton Association Budget, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated as with previous Special Service Areas (SSA), an implementation agreement has been maintained between the City and the Downtown Wheaton Association (DWA) detailing the manner of and use of funds from the SSA. He reported the resolution attached approves the execution of the agreement for the term of SSA 9, expiring on 12/31/2032. He confirmed the agreement calls for the DWA to present their budget to the Council by October 15‘ annually, which will be approved by the Council to levy the amount necessary. 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 7. First Reading of An Ordinance, An Ordinance Levying Taxes for General and Special Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026 and Ending December 31, 2026 for the City of Wheaton, Illinois City Manager Dzugan mentioned that during September and October Planning Sessions, the Council considered options to fund the annual debt service for major renovations at the Wheaton Police Station and the complete replacement of Fire Station 39 on President Street. He confirmed the Council's decision for staff to prepare an ordinance reflecting a levy increase of 3%. 8. First Reading of An Ordinance, An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026 and Ending December 31, 2026 in and for the City of Wheaton Special Service Area Number Three City Manager Dzugan stated the levy ordinance for SSA 3, the Streams Maintenance, remains the same. 9. First Reading of An Ordinance, An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026 and Ending December 31, 2026 in and for the City of Wheaton Special Service Area Number Nine 3 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December1,2025 City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance approved on November 3, 2025 established SSA 9 with an initiai levy of $500,000 with $325,000 earmarked for the DWA and $175,000 to fund services provided in the area by the City. 10. Adopt Resolution R-2025-95, A Resolution Declaring a Surplus in the Main Street Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing Allocation Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such Surplus Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2025-95, A Resolution Declaring a Surplus in the Main Street Redevelopment Project Area Tax increment Financing Allocation Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such Surplus, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced a surplus in TIF District 2 after completing all City projects. Director Lehnhardt informed Councilman Weller that the County will provide finalized values for each taxing body in TIF District 2 and TIF District 3 within a week or two. in response to Mayor Suess, City Manager Dzugan confirmed the surplus amount to be distributed would be $401,700. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Adopt Resolution R-2025-96, A Resolution Declaring a Voluntary Surplus in the Courthouse Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing Allocation Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such Surplus Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that R-2025-96, A Resolution Declaring a Voluntary Surplus in the Courthouse Redevelopment Project Area Tax increment Financing Allocation Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such Surplus, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced a surplus in TIF District 3, in the amount of $3 Million. Director Lehnhardt confirmed the surplus would be distributed this year. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December1,2025 Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 12. First Reading of An Ordinance, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton, Appendix B (Fee Schedule), Section B-8, Public Works/Water Fees City Manager Dzugan stated that the ordinance amends water rates and fees to aiign with the increases set by the City and the DuPage Water Commission (DWC). He noted that, under the current arrangement, residents wouid experience two rate increases annuaiiy: the City‘s annuai increase in January and a subsequent increase in June from the DWC. 13. Motion to Direct Staff to Object to DuPage County Zoning Board Petition - ZONING-25-000061 Butterfield Market and Car Wash Counciiman Brown moved and Counciiman Clousing seconded a motion to Direct Staff to Object to DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeais —Zoning Petition ZONING-25-OOOO61 Butterfieid Market and Car Wash. City Manager Dzugan informed that DuPage County received a petition for variations reiated to a Mobii gas station at the northwest corner of Butterfieid and Route 53, aiming to estabiish a video gaming café restaurant. He highiighted staff's recommendation for the Councii to instruct staff to oppose the variations due to the proximity to a nearby daycare and the gaming terminai being less than 1,000 feet from another video gaming facility, which circumvents the County’s zoning objectives. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Counciiman Brown Mayor Suess Counciiman Clousing Counciiwoman Robbins Counciiman Weiier Counciiwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 14. Council Comment Counciiman Brown expressed his appreciation for the community's presence at the Adams Park Lighting, Parade, and Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, November 28, 2025. Counciiwoman Robbins extended her appreciation to the Public Works Staff for their tireiess efforts in addressing the snow events over the weekend. Councilwoman Brice expressed appreciation and pride for Christmas Sharing’s recognition, noting how wonderful the program is that serves Community Unit School District 200. Mayor Suess formally acknowledged the passing of long-time Wheaton resident Martin Kyle, who was 90 years old. He noted Mr. Kyle’s commendable 14 years of service on the Wheaton Library Board, during 5 WHEAKMQCHYCOUNCKPROCEBMNGS Monday, December 1, 2025 which he played a significant role in overseeing the library renovations in 2005. Mayor Suess expressed his sincere condolences to iVlr. l<yle’s family. 15. Approval of Warrant Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Warrant No. 909 in the amount of $6,856,710.23, 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 16. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 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 Respectfully submitted, Mtmm Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: December 15, 2025