Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met May 19

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:34pm.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance 

1.2 Roll Call - Ward 1

Present: Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo (by phone), Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan

Absent: None

14 Present, 0 Absent

Also Present: City Attorney Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Clerk Tamer, Treasurer Curran, Public Works Director Balicki, Finance Director Coyle, IT Director Kravets, Police Chief McLean, and Fire Chief Dufort

2. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None

3. Public Forum

• Ryan Leitner - Spoke in regard to short term rentals.

• Emily Quinn - Spoke in regard to areola restoration/scar tattooing.

• Bobby Quinn - Spoke in regard to areola restoration.

• Emma Fisher - Spoke in regard to areola restoration.

• Kim Keller - Spoke in regard to areola restoration.

4. Presentation

4.1 Proclamation - York Performance in the Round Team State Champions, Proclamation presented by Mayor Levin.

5. Announcements 

• Alderman Veremis announced information about "Plan in a Can" that was given to each council member.

• Alderman Brennan announced on Wed 5/21 (rain date 5/24) Elmhurst Bicycle Club is hosting a Ride of Silence which is a silent procession to honor cyclists killed or injured. Meet at Elmhurst PD 6:45pm, ride begins at 7pm.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on May 5, 2025

6.2 Accounts Payable - May 19, 2025 - $3,771,591.72

6.3 Report - Case 25 ZBA 05 - Yurschak Rear Yard Variation - 765 S. Cedar (DP&Z)

6.4 Report - Updated Capitalization Policy (F,CA&AS)

6.5 Report - Adelaide Parking Deck Mural Project (PA&S)

6.6 Report - Digester 3 Maintenance and Cleaning - Amendment No. 1 (PW&B)

6.7 ZO- 11-2025 - An Ordinance Granting A Rear Yard Setback Variation for the Property Commonly Known as 757 S. Parkside Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois

6.8 MCO-06-2025 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 21.20 Entitled “Historic Preservation Commission” of Article II Entitled “Administration” of Chapter 21 Entitled "Historic Preservation" of the Municipal Code of the City of Elmhurst

6.9 MCO-07-2025 - An Ordinance to Add Section 31.21 Entitled “Short-Term Rentals” to Article I Entitled “Administration” of Chapter 31 Entitled “Business Licensing, Regulation and Registration” of the Elmhurst Municipal Code

6.10 O-28-2025 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of an Independent Contractor Agreement Between Broadcast Production Services, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

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

Ayes: Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo (by phone), Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan

Nays: None

14 Ayes, 0 Nays

Motion carried

7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

7.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Memorial Day parade 5/26 beginning at Third and York at 9:30am. Open House for the Crestview, Van Auken, and Indiana street sidewalks project on Tuesday 5/27 at Pathway Community Church, 4:30-6:30pm.

7.2 Mayor Levin -Referrals Report included on BoardDocs.

7.3 City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced in partnership with DuPage County there will be a Safety Action Plan event on Thurs. 5/22 at York and Prairie Path 9:30am - 2:30pm.

Alderman Veremis - Thanked Police, Fire, and Public Works for their work at the pet parade. Leftover gift bags are in the hallway of city hall.

8. Other Business - None

9. Adjournment - Alderman Bram moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Belanger seconded.

Ayes: Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo (by phone), Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan

Nays: None

14 Ayes, 0 Nays

Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm.

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