Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met April 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called executive session to order at 6:34pm.

1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Pending /Probable Litigation pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) and Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body, pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

Roll Call

Present: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto (entered at 6:40pm), Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Jennifer Veremis

12 Present, 2 Absent at Roll Call

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Durkin, and City Manager Grabowski

Alderman Cahill moved to adjourn into executive session.  Alderman Park seconded.

Ayes: Brian Cahill, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent at Motion

Motion carried

2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of the city council to order at 7:33pm.

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Roll Call - Ward 4

Present: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Jennifer Veremis

13 Present, 1 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Durkin, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, Museum Director Oberg, Police Chief McLean, Fire Chief Dufort, and IT Director Kravitz

3. Presentations

3.1 Mayor Levin recognized Sarah Cox and the Elmhurst History Museum for receiving the Illinois Association of Museum’s Award of Superior Achievement.

4. Public Hearing 

4.1 Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement by and Between Edward Elmhurst Healthcare and the City of Elmhurst for the Property Commonly Known as 0S551 Kendall Avenue, 0S561 Kendall Avenue, and 0S571 Kendall Avenue

Mayor Levin called the public hearing to order at 7:39pm. The Mayor and City Manager Grabowski spoke on the annexation agreement that the public hearing is required for. There were no public comments for the hearing. Alderman Brennan moved to adjourn the hearing. Alderman Nardini seconded. A voice vote was taken.  Motion passed unanimously. Public hearing adjourned at 7:42pm.

5. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None

6. Public Forum - None

7. Announcements

• Alderman Bastedo announced the Public Works committee will not be meeting on 4/28/25.

8. Consent Agenda

8.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on April 7, 2025

8.2 Executive Session Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on March 17, 2025

8.3 Executive Session Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on April 7, 2025

8.4 Accounts Payable - April 21, 2025 - $ 3,627,835.32

8.5 Reappointment to the Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission - Srail, Wood, Maple, Rightnowar and Yoo

8.6 Reappointment to the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University Commission - Marcucci, Robertson, Reichert, Gahbauer and Leoni

8.7 Reappointment to the Economic Development Commission - Czyzycki, Gee, Meding and Shanklin

8.8 Reappointment to the Public Arts Commission - Polomsky, Nester, Dondlinger and Lee

8.9 Reappointment to Architectural & Buiding Commission - Beebe, Budgell, McKenna and Barnes

8.10 Reappointment to the Commission on Youth - Anne Zimmer

8.11 Report - Elmhurst City Centre Rock the Block Party (PA&S)

8.12 Report - Cayuga Avenue Reconstruction - Design Engineering (PW&B)

8.13 Report - Alma Avenue Reconstruction - Construction Engineering (PW&B)

8.14 Report - 2025 Watermain Improvements Project (25-01) - Construction Phase Services (PW&B)

8.15 Report - Professional Engineering Services for 2025 Wastewater Flow Monitoring (PW&B)

8.16 Report - 2025 Agreement for Biosolids Loading, Hauling and Spreading Services (PW&B)

8.17 Report - Arcade Building Roof Replacement (PW&B) (See Item 10.1)

8.18 ZO-08-2025 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation From the Side Yard Setback Requirement to the Property Commonly Known as 256 E. Adelia Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

8.19 ZO-09-2025 - An Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development With A Site Development Allowance for the Construction of Additions and Façade Renovations to the Building Located on the Property Commonly Known As 300 W. Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois

8.20 O-23-2025 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement by and Between Edward Elmhurst Healthcare and the City of Elmhurst for the Property Commonly Known as 0S551 Kendall Avenue, 0S561 Kendall Avenue, and 0S571 Kendall Avenue

8.21 O-24-2025 - An Ordinance Annexing the Property Commonly Known As 0S551 Kendall Avenue, 0S561 Kendall Avenue, and 0S571 Kendall Avenue To the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

8.22 ZO-10-2025 -An Ordinance Rezoning (Map Amendment), Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision and Granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development With Site Development Allowances for the Construction of a Medical Office Building and an Addition to the Parking Lot at the Property Commonly Known as 1100 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

8.23 O-25-2025 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Expenditure of Additional Funds for the Ride DuPage Program

8.24 R-48-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Watermain Improvements Project, Project No. 25-01

8.25 R-49-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for Custodial Services at Various Municipal Buildings

8.26 R-50-2025 - Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Final Balancing Change Order for the Fuel Island Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project, Project 24-22

8.27 R-51-2025 - A Resolution to Support and Approve the Advancement of the Police Station Construction Project

Alderman Talluto moved to accept the consent agenda.  Alderman Cahill seconded.

Ayes: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

9. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

• Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Senior Symposium will be held on 5/2 from 10am-1pm at the senior center.

• City Manager Grabowski - Final two Saturday spring cleanup dates are 4/26 for Thursday pickups and 5/3 for Friday pickups. On Saturday 4/26 there will be a textile recycling event at 985 S Riverside from 8am-noon. Also, on 4/26 there will be the EPD prescription drug take back event from 10am-2pm at the police station.

10. Ordinance(s)

10.1 O-26-2025 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Arcade Building Roof Replacement (See Item 8.17)

Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Cahill seconded. Alderman Bastedo requested council to suspend the rules to proceed timely.

Ayes: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

11. Other Business - None

12. Adjournment - Alderman Park moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Cahill seconded. A voice vote was taken.  Motion passed unanimously.  

 Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

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