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City of Park Ridge City Council met March 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I. CALL TO ORDER Ald. Mazzuca called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL City Clerk Henneman read the roll call and the following elected official indicated their presence: Ald. Moran, Wilkening, Milissis, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce

Mayor Maloney was absent.

Approve to appoint Ald. Mazzuca as temporary Chairman of the meeting. Motion by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Milissis. Motion carried; voice vote.

Deputy Clerk Peterson recorded the minutes.

Staff present: A. Lamberg, J. Sorensen, F. Kaminski, J. Tappendorf, J. Gilmore, C. Peterson, J. Brown, S. Mitchell

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendees of the meeting pledged their allegiance to the United States flag.

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. City Council Meeting, February 19, 2018 Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert. Motion carried; voice vote.

V. Reports of City Officials A. Mayor’s report 1. Approve the appointment of Dan Thorne to the Bike Task Force Moved by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Moran. Motion carried; voice vote.

B. City Council No report.

C. City Attorney No report.

D. City Clerk No report.

E. City Manager

1. Presentation by Dr. Irwin, entomologist for the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District City Manager Gilmore introduced Dr. Irwin, an entomologist with the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District (NWMAD). Dr. Irwin provided a brief Power Point presentation regarding the MWMAD, its mission, and facts and information about mosquito abatement. After the presentation, he entertained questions. He mentioned that residents can sign up to receive notification prior to spraying. The spray used for mosquito abatement is considered to be safe by the USDA. It has no residual.

2. FY19 Budget Message City Manager Gilmore explained that the proposed budget for FY 19 was distributed last Friday and posted on to the City’s website. His budget message was included to provide an overview of the steps taken along with a high level snapshot of the budget as proposed. The basis for the budget was derived from the 2016 Strategic Planning process which identified goals that were broadly categorized as financial stability, technology, personnel and infrastructure. The budget workshops will include three meetings; the first one is scheduled for March 7. The public is welcome to attend.

Ald. Mazzuca indicated that Public Comment will be incorporated into the workshops at the beginning of each budget meeting.

VI. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of those items unless an Alderman so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

VIII.H.1. Approve the City Clerk to issue a Certificate of Operation to Taxi One of Des Plaines for a periods of four (4) years serving 1 – 6 taxicabs

VIII.K.1. Approve warrants for the period ending 2/28/18 in the amount of $456,014.40 reviewed by Alderman Melidosian

VIII.K.2. Approve the purchase order for six (6) video Laryngoscopes with accessories from Physio-Control Inc. Redmond, WA in an amount not to exceed $16,000

VIII.K.3. Approve a purchase order for Sikich, LLP not to exceed $30,000

VIII.K.4. Approve a purchase order for GovTempsUSA, LLC in the amount of $28,000

VIII.K.5. A. Approve a budget amendment to the Employee Benefits Fund; and

B. Approve a purchase order increase for Intergovernment Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) in the amount of $215,282

Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.

ROLL CALL AYES: Ald. Moran, Milissis, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca, and Joyce (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.

VII. Citizens Who Wish to Address the City Council on a Non-Agenda Item

Dino Vlahakis (Vlahakis Enterprises) spoke about the recent Zoning Board meeting and Public Hearing that was held for a potential tenant in his building which was denied. When talking about the reasons for the denial, did not believe the Board was clear about interpretation. He understands that there should be taxable income. He suggested that the City have a liaison that would be available to answer questions and review prerequisites to proposed business owners so that the process could move along expeditiously. He was surprised to learn that the block where the Pickwick is located is referred to as the Entertainment Center.

Community Preservation Director Brown explained that his department has recently worked with two proposed businesses. His department and staff are available to meet or talk with potential business owners who want to find a place or those who want to find out if their business would work at a specific location, but they must contact his department.

Joan Sandrik (5th Ward Resident) thanked Mr. Vlahakis for his 39 years at the Pickwick and his efforts for keeping such a well maintained building. She mentioned that she spoke to Ald. Melidosian over the weekend and while the website has improved some, there is still work to do. She referenced her search for zoning or building documents which she found located under the heading of “Our Government.” She believes the documents should be placed under its standalone tab. On the building permit page, she found inconsistent verbiage on many of the permit application pages. She would like to see the information corrected.

Judy Barclay (524 Courtland) indicated that in 2003, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan. That is when the area near the Pickwick became the Entertainment District. She also spoke about the recent parking changes. Ald. Moran clarified that if a person parks after 5:01 p.m. in a 3 hour space, they get free parking for the rest of the evening. Parking enforcement stops at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Vlahakis will let his customers know.

Former Ald. Jim Smith spoke about a recent list published by news media that included the ten highest paid civic employees in various positions; he was glad to see that no one from Park Ridge was on the list. He said the City is doing a good job.

VIII. Reports of Boards, Commissions and Committees

A. Community Health Commission – Ald. Joyce Ald. Joyce announced that the Annual Health Fair was pushed back a month and will be held on June 23; Get Fit will be held in July.

B. Historic Preservation Commission – Ald. Joyce No report.

C. Library Board of Trustees – Ald. Melidosian Ald. Melidosian reported that the active search for a Director is ongoing. The Board is reviewing the IGA.

D. Liquor License Review Board – Liquor Commissioner/Mayor Maloney No report.

E. O’Hare Airport Commission – Ald. Mazzuca Ald. Mazzuca reported that the new terminal plan will lead to the decommissioning of the 15/33 runway a year earlier than proposed. This will also end the western access concept.

F. Planning and Zoning Commission – Ald. Wilkening Ald. Wilkening reported that a Public Hearing was held for a proposed business of Pearle Vision at the former Pickwick Restaurant site that drew much public interest. The request was denied unanimously by the Planning and Zoning Commission. According to Director Brown, the ordinance will be presented to the City Council at its next regular meeting.

G. Zoning Board of Appeals – Ald. Moran No report.

H. Procedures and Regulations Committee – Ald. Wilkening

1. Approve the City Clerk to issue a Certificate of Operation to Taxi One of Des Plaines for a periods of

four (4) years serving 1 – 6 taxicabs / Approved by omnibus vote

I. Public Works Committee – Ald. Moran No report.

J. Public Safety Committee – Ald. Melidosian No report.

K. Finance and Budget Committee – Ald. Mazzuca 1. Approve warrants for the period ending 2/28/18 in the amount of $456,014.40 reviewed by Alderman Melidosian / Approved by omnibus vote

2. Approve the purchase order for six (6) video Laryngoscopes with accessories from Physio-Control Inc. Redmond, WA in an amount not to exceed $16,000 / Approved by omnibus vote

3. Approve a purchase order for Sikich, LLP not to exceed $30,000 / Approved by omnibus vote

4. Approve a purchase order for GovTempsUSA, LLC in the amount of $28,000 / Approved by omnibus vote

5. A. Approve a budget amendment to the Employee Benefits Fund; and

B. Approve a purchase order increase for Intergovernment Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) in the amount of $215,282 / Approved by omnibus vote

IX. New business Chairman Mazzuca announced that the Monday, March 19 City Council meeting has been moved to Wednesday, March 21 due to the election.

X. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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