September 05, 2000

1. Call to Order

Mayor Brian Krajewski called the regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Downers Grove to order at 6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Downers Grove Village Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mayor Krajewski led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Roll Call

Present: Commissioner Michael Gilbert, Commissioner Thomas Sisul, Commissioner Marilyn Schnell and Mayor Brian Krajewski Non Voting: Village Clerk April Holden

Mayor Krajewski said he would like to remind everyone present that the Council meeting is broadcast live over the local FM radio station, WDGC . In addition, a tape recording and videotape of the meeting are being made using Village owned equipment. The videotape of the meeting will be used for later rebroadcast of the Council meeting over the Village cable television Channel 6.

The Council will follow the rules of conduct for this meeting as provided in Sec. 2.5 of the Downers Grove Municipal Code. These offer the public the opportunity to comment at several points in the meeting. First, immediately following approval of the minutes of the past meetings, an opportunity will be given for public comments and questions on the active agenda items for this evening’s meeting. Following this, an opportunity is given for public comments and questions on any subject. Finally, if a public hearing is scheduled for this meeting, an opportunity is given for public comments and questions related to the subject of the hearing.

The Mayor stated that at the appropriate time the presiding officers will ask if there are any comments from the public. If anyone wishes to speak, the individual should raise their hand to be recognized and, after acknowledgment from the presiding officer, approach the microphone and state their name and address. He stated that remarks be limited to five minutes, and asked that individuals refrain from making repetitive statements.

The Mayor said there are agendas located on either side of the Council Chambers, and he invited the audience to pick up an agenda and follow the progress of the Council meeting.

3. Minutes of Workshop and Council Meetings

Council Meeting – August 15, 2000 Workshop Meeting – August 22, 2000 There being no additions or corrections to the minutes, Mayor Krajewski said they would be filed as submitted.

4. Public Comments and Questions

A. Comments and Questions on Active Agenda

1. Village Attorney Daniel Blondin said the Resolution regarding depository institutions has been expanded to include all potential banks; however, it does not require the Village to use any specific banking institutions.

B. Comments and Questions on General Matters

There were none.

5. Public Hearings

There were none.

6. Consent Agenda

COR00 -00209 Claim Ordinance: No. 5345, Payroll 9/5/00 Sponsors: Accounting A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BIL00 -00210 List of Bills Payable, No. 5346, September 5, 2000 Sponsors: Accounting Commissioner Gilbert questioned item 10798. He asked for a copy of the agreement.

The Mayor said the Village Manager has his questions. A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BID00 -00217 Bids: $10,548.00 to Hagg Press, Elgin, IL for Village Newsletter; $24,727.50 to Third Millenium for Water Bill Production Contract; $50,384.00 for Contract #1 and $56,448.00 for Contract #2 to SDI Consultants, Ltd. for Survey Services for 2001/2002 Capital Projects, Project 8-00 Sponsors: Manager’s Office, Finance and Public Works A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: Public Works, Village Newsletter, Water Billing, Capital Projects 2001/2002 Passed The Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, that the consent agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski

7. Active Agenda

ORD00 -00205 Ordinance: Establish Parking Restrictions on Bush Place Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said at their meeting of July 14, 2000, the Parking & Traffic Commission unanimously recommended adoption of an ordinance which will restrict parking on both sides of Bush Place north of Prentiss during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except weekends and holidays.

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BUSH PLACE

ORDINANCE NO . 4214 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: No Park – Bush Place

ORD00 -00206 Ordinance: Amend Traffic Regulations, Linscott and Lincoln Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said at their meeting of July 14, 2000, the Parking & Traffic Commission unanimously recommended adoption of an ordinance which places a stop sign at the intersection of Linscott and Lincoln Avenues to regulate traffic such that Linscott motorists must stop for Lincoln Avenue motorists.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON LINSCOTT AVENUE AND LINCOLN STREET

ORDINANCE NO . 4215 A motion was made by Commissioner Sisul, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Stop Signs – Linscott & Lincoln

ORD00 -00207 Ordinance: Amend Ordinance No. 4192 and the Village of Downers Grove Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/01 Sponsors: Finance Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this will amend the fiscal year 2000/01 budget to provide for allocation of additional funding to increase the Corporate Fund of the total Village budget by $289,741.00

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO . 4192 AND THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 /01

ORDINANCE NO . 4216 Mayor Krajewski said this amendment will provide for the additional Code Services staff. A motion was made by Commissioner Gilbert to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Budget Amendment – 2000/01

RES00 -00220 Ordinance: Authorize the Sale by Public Auction of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Downers Grove Sponsors: Deputy Village Manager Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this will authorize the sale of various vehicles and equipment owned by the Village of Downers Grove at a public auction conducted on September 9, 2000 by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

ORDINANCE NO . 4217 A motion was made, seconded by Commissioner Schnell, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Vehicle Auction

RES00 -00221 Resolution: Designated Depository Institutions for the Village of Downers Grove Sponsors: Finance Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this shall designate various banking institutions as depositories for Village of Downers Grove funds.

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS FOR THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

RESOLUTION 2000 -38 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Depository, Designating

RES00 -00162 Resolution: Second Amendment to Opus Annexation Agreement Sponsors: Planning Services Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski said this will authorize a second amendment to annexation agreement for the property located at the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and 31st Street.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND 31ST STREET – OPUS )

RESOLUTION 2000 -39 Commissioner Gilbert said it took a while to get to the real reasons behind this, and now that the information is available he has no problem with this.

The Mayor said this was before the Council previously and tabled for further clarification. He said he also had a hard time reviewing the documentation. He said it would have been helpful to have had more information up front when this was brought to the Council initially. He added that Opus has done a tremendous job with the existing buildings. A motion was made by Commissioner Sisul, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Annexation Agreement – Opus

8. Mayor’s Report

Materials to be Received – Minutes

Economic Development Commission – 7/12/00 Library Board – 7/26/00 Visitors Bureau – 8/23/00 (Hotel Meeting ) & 8/24/00 Zoning Board of Appeals – 7/26/00

Materials to be Received – Monthly Reports

Code Services for June 2000; Social and Human Services, and Police for July 2000 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Note Receipt Of this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Materials to be Placed on File

New Business

The Mayor asked the Clerk to read a resolution regarding a board appointment.

The Village Clerk read the Resolution.

RES00 -00227 Resolution: Appoint Sharon Dunn to the Community Maintenance Board Sponsors: Mayor Summary of Item: Mayor Krajewski asked the Village Clerk to read a resolution of a board appointment.

A RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT SHARON DUNN TO THE COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE BOARD

RESOLUTION 2000 -40 A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Schnell, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Gilbert and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Community Maintenance Board – Sharon Dunn Mayor Krajewski proclaimed the week of September 17-23, 2000 as CONSTITUTION WEEK .

Correspondence: Mayor Krajewski noted the receipt of a letter from the University of Wisconsin at Madison thanking the Downers Grove Police Department and Police Dog Passo for their assistance with the Open House. Passo was made an honorary alumni of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

9. Manager’s Report

Manager McCurdy said the Phase III construction of the Central Business District was on schedule.

The Manager announced the appointment of Susan Brassfield, Grants Coordinator, who started today.

10. Attorney’s Report

Attorney Blondin said he was presenting no future agenda items to the Council. Future Active Agenda

11. Council Member Reports and New Business

1. Commissioner McConnell said that the Character Education Training Session will be held at ServiceMaster on October 24th. It will be held from 8:00-5:00.

Commissioner McConnell also noted that the United Way of South DuPage will begin its campaign this week at the Heritage Harley Davidson in Lisle.

2. Commissioner Gilbert announced the Fine Arts Festival from 9:00-5:00 on Saturday, at Main and Warren in the CBD . It is sponsored by the Downers Grove Jr. Women’s Club and the Community Grants Commission.

3. Commissioner Sisul said that the Community Events Commission will be interviewing to fill a vacancy on that Commission and he encouraged citizens to submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Mayor said this would be placed in the Village Corner. He noted that all other Boards and Commissions have an expiration in April, while the Community Events Commission expiration is at the end of September to allow for completion of the Heritage Festival reporting.

4. Commissioner Schnell said several residents have been using the new sidewalks that have been installed, and she asked if there was an update on the sidewalk program, particularly the restoration work. The Manager said he thought it was about half completed, and said he would also have residents notified about the restoration.

12. Adjournment

Commissioner Schnell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Sisul seconded.

VOTE : YEA – Commissioners Schnell, Sisul, McConnell, Gilbert, Mayor Krajewski

Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.