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WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYOR V HLIP I, SUESS COUNCILWOMAN LRICA BRAV-R-‘KRI<I,_I~1 I COUNCILWOMAN L17 AH BRICI I COUNCILMAN FICC‘JI l IERCZ‘k‘w’N COUNCILMAN BRADLEV CI__OUSINCE I COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS i COUNCILMAN 5{,‘.(’)'I'I \‘v’IfLLIiR “|£‘.-"HE.A"«TON CITY HALI , CC’DUNCI"; CI—I/IKIVIBFRES, $05 W WFSI F‘f’ STRFFT, WHEATON, ll..l II‘ICIIS GONE} Monday, March 16, 2026 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the foll0wing were: PhysicaHy Present: Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Counciiwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Absent: None City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager WilIiam Kolschowsky, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney James Kozik, Director of Planning and Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Halie Cardinal, PR Coordinator Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: Samuel Webb, Fleet Superintendent 2. Presentation Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation proclaiming April as Spectrios Institute for Low Vision Month, followed by remarks from Dr. David Gieser and Dr. R. Tracy Williams. Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Christopher Glowacki, Sawyer Rinn and Coach Will Wong of Team Vortex titled Recognition of National Champions Team Vortex World Robot Olympiad — USA Junior Division RoboMission, followed by a robotics demonstration by Team Vortex. 3. Citizens to be Heard D’Wayne Ratliff of 1080 Kent Ct. and Michael Welchko of 225 S. Euclid, Villa Park, representing Globe Life Liberty National Division, appeared before the Mayor and City Council to give an overview oftheir services and requested a spot for a presentation on an upcoming agenda. Peter Stavroplos, 45 Oak Creek Court, Burr Ridge, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Board of Directors member, expressed his support for the Hero Homes project and thanked the Council for moving the approval forward. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 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 Councii Regular Meeting — March 2, 2026, as submitted. 2. Resoiution R—2026-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 603 with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, inc. (HLR) for Professionai Engineering Services for Bridge inspections for a Three—year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $52,460, be adopted. 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. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-12, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 26, Article 5 (Tobacco) Amendment to Sections 26-134. - Same—Fee and Term, 26- 138. Possession by Minors Prohibited; Penalty and 26-141. Vending Machines; Locking Devices Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that 0-2026-12, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 26, Article 5 (Tobacco) Amendment to Sections 26-134. - Same—Fee and Term, 26-138. Possession by Minors Prohibited; Penalty and 26—141. Vending Machines; Locking Devices, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the next four agenda items address updates to the City Code regarding tobacco and alcohol regulations. He explained that this item increases the minimum age to possess any tobacco product from 18 to 21, aligning with state law, and prohibits the sale of tobacco through vending machines. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: None WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 Motion Carried Unanimouslv 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-13, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6-86.5. — Training Required Counciiman Clousing moved and Counciiwoman Brice seconded that 0-2026-13, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Aicoholic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6—865. —Training Required, be passed. City Manager Dzugan reported the ordinance relates to challenges faced administratively by staff for the coilection and documentation of BASSET training for servers. He confirmed the code change places the responsibility of collection and documentation of the training to the licensees. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weiler Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-14, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6-87.5. Special Event Liquor License Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that 0-2026-14, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6-87.5. Special Event Liquor License, be passed. City Manager Dzugan noted the changes to the Special Event Liquor License requirements clarify where a special event serving liquor may occur. 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 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 8. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-15, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6-127. (a) — Empioyment of Underage Persons Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that 0-2026-15, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 6, (Alcohoiic Beverages) Amendment to Section 6—127. (a) — Employment of Underage Persons, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the change permits liquor license classifications outside of restaurants or hotels to hire servers 18—20 years of age. 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 9. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-16, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton — Chapter 26 (Businesses), Article VI (Group Care Homes) Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2026—16, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton — Chapter 26 (Businesses), Article Vi (Group Care Homes), be passed. City Manager Dzugan advised since the first reading, staff recommended an additional change in the language to clarify and specify the number of residents in a dwelling unit, which is redlined. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Pass Ordinance 0-2026-17, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with a Lot Area Exception to Allow the Construction and Use of a Four-story, Twenty Unit Multi-family (Apartment) Building on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 300 S. Main Street and 104-108 W. Willow Avenue — Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March l6, 2026 Councilwoman Brice moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2026-17, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with a Lot Area Exception to Allow the Construction and Use of a Four—story, Twenty Unit Multi—family (Apartment) Building on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 300 S. Main Street and 104-108 W. Willow Avenue - Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, be passed. City Manager Dzugan reported under the direction of the Council, the City Attorney prepared an ordinance to approve a special use permit for a Planned Unit Development permitting the construction and use of a 4—story apartment building with 20 units. Mayor Suess thanked the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans for bringing the development to Wheaton. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Reappointment and Appointments to City Commissions Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Clousing seconded Suzanne Mennecke be reappointed to the Commission on Aging, Mike Mullan and Dede Barnicle be appointed to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission, John Gorup be appointed to the Community Relations Commission, and Thomas Kotlarczyk be appointed to the Historic Commission for three—year terms through March 16, 2029. 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 12. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 70 (Traffic and Vehicles), Article VI (Bicycles) City Manager Dzugan reported staff recommend a minimalist approach to regulate problematic, out—of— class electric devices. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 13. Adopt Resolution R-2026-18, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 602 with Alliance Contractors, Inc. for Construction Services for the Wheaton Roosevelt Road Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $335,013 and a 10% Contingency Counciiman Brown moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R—2026—18, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 602 with Alliance Contractors, Inc. for Construction Services for the Wheaton Roosevelt Road Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge improvements Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $335,013 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan advised four bids were received for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Winfield Creek located on the south side of Roosevelt Road immediately east of Marion Park. He reported this final piece achieves complete connectivity of the sidewalk network on Roosevelt Road from County Farm to Lorraine. He highlighted the cost is supported by a $250,000 grant, and confirmed reserves in the capital projects fund to accommodate the additional cost. 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 14. Adopt Resolution R-2026-19, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 601 with Display Devices, inc. for General Contracted Services for the Design and installation of a Projection Mapping System for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $246,252 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R—2026-19, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 601 with Display Devices, inc. for General Contracted Services for the Design and installation of a Projection Mapping System for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $246,252, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced that the City received four bids for a projection mapping system designed to blend art and technology, to enhance the Downtown Plaza experience. He confirmed that the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission evaluated the proposals and recommended Display Devices because oftheir expertise and the impressive brightness oftheir system. He reported funding for the project comes from an Arts DuPage grant, the closure of TIF 2, and surplus distribution from TIF 3. He stated the goal is to have the system and digital artwork installed in time for the America250 celebration. in response to Councilman Clousing, Assistant City Manager Kolschowsky stated the price difference from the iow bid is due to different projectors and a different set up. City Manager Dzugan added that the brightness of the lighting is key to the product selection, to ensure the ability to overtake the symbols already on the wail. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 In response to Councilwoman Bray—Parker, City Manager Dzugan confirmed a standaione poie with two cameras wiil dispiay on the wali to have the proper resoiution to overtake the wall’s current symbois. in response to Counciiman Brown, City Manager Dzugan confirmed staff plans to deveiop a policy for the Councii to consider. He advised the Councii may approve the dispiays, which will be overseen by the Communications Department who wiil manage the system. Counciiman Brown stated that the Councii wouid want to see what is proposed for dispiay. Assistant City Manager Koischowsky added the proposai inciudes three initiai projects. in response to Mayor Suess, City Manager Dzugan stated that one tree may require relocation or removal. City Manager Dzugan responded to Councilwoman Bray—Parker by confirming that displays will take place each night. He added that the City intends to collaborate with local colleges to exhibit digital artwork on the wall and incorporate various holiday installations. Councilwoman Bray—Parker recommended the inclusion of local high schools in these initiatives, while Councilwoman Brice suggested that middle schools should also be considered. Mayor Suess compared the installation to the Merchandise Mart’s ART on THE MART. He highlighted the City's goal to have the project installed as part of the America250 celebration. 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 15. Adopt Resolution R-2026-20, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) 2027 Freightliner 108$D Plus Chassis from TransChicago Truck Group through the State of Illinois Joint Purchase Master Contract for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $381,180 Councilman Weller moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that R-2026—20, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) 2027 Freightliner 108SD Plus Chassis from TransChicago Truck Group through the State of lllinois Joint Purchase Master Contract for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $381,180, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced that the city intends to replace three dump trucks, all 12 years old, as well as their snowplow attachments. He confirmed these vehicles are included in the city's 2026 budget for replacement. He advised the first resolution addresses purchasing just the truck chassis, while the second pertains to acquiring the snowplow equipment. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Counciiman Brown Mayor Suess Counciiman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 16. Adopt Resolution R-2026-21, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Snowplowing Equipment and Upfitting Services from Henderson Products, Inc. through the National Purchasing Partners Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $550,530.36 Councilman Clousing moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that R—2026-21, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Snowplowing Equipment and Upfitting Services from Henderson Products, lnc. through the National Purchasing Partners Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $550,530.36, be adopted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 17. Adopt Resolution R-2026-22, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 600 with Visu-Sewer of Illinois LLC for Construction Services for the 2026 Sewer Main to Service Lateral Connection Testing and Sealing Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $188,030 and a 10% Contingency Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R—2026-22, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 600 with Visu-Sewer of lllinois LLC for Construction Services for the 2026 Sewer Main to Service Lateral Connection Testing and Sealing Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $188,030 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan reported receiving four bids to seal 290 sewer lateral connections. He advised this ongoing measure aims to reduce sewer inflow and infiltration and is considered a best practice for preventing backups. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 Roli Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Pa rker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimousiv 18. Adopt Resolution R-2026-23 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Master License Agreement for Fiber Optic Installation between the City ofWheaton and Midwest Fiber Networks, LLC/ Cable Com, LLC Councilwoman Bray—Parker moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that R-2026—23, A Resoiution Authorizing Execution of a Master License Agreement for Fiber Optic lnstallation between the City of Wheaton and Midwest Fiber Networks, LLC / Cabie Com, LLC, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan said Midwest Fiber Networks would be the fourth company permitted to instali fiber optic cabies in City rights-of-way. He mentioned that another company is starting the permit process for both State and City rights—of—way. He noted the master agreement inciudes strict ruies to minimize disruptions during installation. Director Tebrugge responded to Mayor Suess by acknowiedging that all four networks couid potentiaiiy install infrastructure in the same rights-of-way, but he believes this scenario is unlikely. He mentioned that Ezee Fiber held a pre—construction meeting today and clarified that they are the only company planning to build a citywide fiber network. He noted other companies have shown interest only in connecting to specific buildings; for instance, one company wants to bring fiber to the new apartment building downtown. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Pa rker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 19. Council Comment Mayor Suess commended St. Michael’s Parish on celebrating the 20th anniversary of their new church, highlighting that their former building was lost to a fire 24 years earlier. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, March 16, 2026 Mayor Suess announced that Wheaton received the Leading the Way award from ETC institute, recognizing the City as one of the top 10% of U.S. iocai municipaiities for satisfaction with services, customer service, and value for taxes and fees. He noted Wheaton is the oniy municipality in lllinois to earn this honor. 20. Approvai of Warrant Counciiwoman Bray—Parker moved and Counciiwoman Robbins seconded that Warrant No. 916 in the amount of $1,335,580.61, be approved. Roll Cali Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 21. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:59 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 Re ectfully submitted, A ndrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: April 6, 2026 10