City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS COUNCILWOMAN l Hi 7 "~. x , 1r” Ir“/‘~.iHvil H ) COUNCILWOMAN i HRKW ‘COUNCILMAN. “u * COUNCILWOMAN ""r"‘i\il'\-I JR- Monday, January 5, 2026 1. Call to Order and Roll Cali The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by City Cleri< Andrea Rosedaie. Upon roll call, the folIowing were: Physically Present: Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Absent: Mayor Suess City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager William Kolschowsky, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney James l<ozil<, 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. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Councilwoman Bray—Parker be appointed to Mayor Pro Tem for the evening’s meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, January 5, 2026 3. Citizens to be Heard Carol Gile-s, 1284 Edinburgh Court, shared concerns and requested action regarding the icy uneven conditions of sidewali<s along Roosevelt Road. City Manager Dzugan advised Ms. Giles that the City Council has reviewed this concern a number oftimes over the past 10 —15 years, noting most recently a couple of years ago. He stated the council decided not to adopt’an ordinance requiring property owners to shovel their sidewalks. He confirmed the City does require snow removal in the Downtown Central Business District. He noted her suggestion to send a letter to businesses, particularly along Roosevelt Road reminding them to be a good neighbor and shovel their sidewalks. 4. Consent Agenda Councilwoman Brice moved and Councilman Brown seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the Minutes of the Wheaton City Council Public Hearing — December 8, 2025, as submitted. 2. Approve the Minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting — December 15, 2025, as submitted. 3. Adopt Resolution R—2026—Ol, A Resolution Accepting a Sidewalk Easement (517 N Wheaton Avenue). Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray—Parker Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously 5. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Articles XIII and XIV of Chapter 66 (Taxation) ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton to Increase the Home Rule Retailers’ Occupation Tax Rate and Home Rule Service Occupation Tax Rate (Home Rule Sales Tax) City Manager Dzugan explained that the City's 2026 Budget includes raising three revenue sources to ensure there is enough funding for critical facility improvements at the Police Station and replacing Fire Station 39. He outlined a 3% increase in property tax levy, a 0.25% local sales tax increase, and an increase in the natural gas use tax. He stated that the ordinance would raise the local sales tax from 1% to 1.25%, effective July 1, 2026, provided the City files the ordinance with the Illinois Department of Revenue before April 1. 6. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Article XI (Municipal Gas Use Tax), Chapter 66 (Taxation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, January 5, 2026 City Manager Dzugan mentioned that the ordinance raises the natural gas usage rate from .03 to .05 per therm. He estimated that, based on several employee bills, the average household would see an increase of $1.80 per month. 7. Adopt Resolution R-2026-02, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Watermain Easement Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and NNN Reit, LP 50 E. Loop Road Councilman Clousing moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2026—O2, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Watermain Easement Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and NNN Reit, LP 5O E. Loop Road, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated that the ordinance addresses the vacant property previously occupied by Outback Steakhouse on East Loop Road. He indicated that the owner/developer intends to redevelop the site into a nursery school. He further explained that the original ordinance, which permitted the Outback development, included several conditions recorded against the property that are now deemed unnecessary, and advised the ordinance removes those restrictive covenants. Additionally, he reported that staff discovered the water main was constructed outside of the designated easement, and consequently, the subsequent agenda item establishes a new water main easement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown IVlayor Pro Tem Bray—Parker Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-01, An Ordinance Repealing Portions of Ordinance No. E—3987 Regarding a Planned Unit Development and a Planned Development Subdivision Improvement Agreement for 50 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, lllinois Councilwoman Brice moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0—2026—01, An Ordinance Repealing Portions of Ordinance No. E—3987 Regarding a Planned Unit Development and a Planned Development Subdivision Improvement Agreement for 50 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, Illinois, be passed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray-Parker Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday‘ January 5, 2026 9. Adopt Resolution R-2026-03, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 587 with Municipal Well and Pump for Inspection and Repair Services for Well #12 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $48,449.60 Counciiwoman Robbins moved and Counciiman Brown seconded that R—2026-O3, A Resoiution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 587 with Municipal Well and Pump for Inspection and Repair Services for Well #12 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $48,449.60, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan reported receiving three bids, with two responsive, for inspecting and repairing Well #12's pump and motor. He confirmed $100,000 is allocated in the 2026 budget. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray-Parker Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Council Comment Councilwoman Robbins announced her attendance at Qdoba’s ribbon cutting event at 272 Danada Square West and welcomed the new business to the community. 11. Approval of Warrant Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that Warrant No. 911 in the amount of $6,092,028.28, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray-Parker Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously 12. Closed Session Councilwoman Brice moved and Councilman Brown seconded to go into closed session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Pending or Imminent Litigation 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Brice WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,January5, 2026 Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray—Parker Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weiier Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimousiy The City Councii returned to the open portion oftheir meeting at 7:39 pm. 13. Adjournment Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Pro Tem Bray-Parker Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: Mayor Suess Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Mwc [ya/wt Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: January 20, 2026 U1