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Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Jan. 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council & committee:

I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 PM

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Jim Schwantz	Mayor	Present
Tim Millar	District 1 Councilman	Present
Scott Lamerand	District 2 Councilman	Present
Doug Myslinski	District 3 Councilman	Present
Greg Solberg	District 4 Councilman	Present
Kollin Kozlowski	District 5 Councilman	Late	7:01 PM
Brad Helms	District 6 Councilman	Present

Also Present:

Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Mike Kujawa, Director of Community Services Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief Dave Daigle, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson, Deputy Village Clerk Doris Sadik and Customer Service Representative Vicki Cox

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Time: 7:00 PM

Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Time: 7:00 PM

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - January 17, 2022 - Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT

1. As Submitted -

Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:

Saturday, January 29: 8AM -12PM

Used Clothing and Household Items Sale

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Sunday, February 6: 7:45AM -1PM

Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Please note the State of the Village Address has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 6.

V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:01 PM

Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM

Kollin Kozlowski, Chairman

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Previously Approved Planned Development Ordinance (O-71-75) for an Addition to the Existing Clubhouse at 975 N. Sterling Avenue - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Planning and Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Countryside Property Planned Development's proposal for a 2,000 square foot addition for a fitness center and updated exterior of the entire clubhouse, requiring a minor amendment to their planned development for a clubhouse addition. Staff recommends approval of the minor amendment to the Countryside Ordinance.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Drive-Through at 1660 N. Rand Road - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Three)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented Smoothie King's request to re-establish the Special Use for an existing drive-through. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval and staff concurs.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Fence to be Located in the Side Yard Abutting a Street and Abutting the Side Lot Line of an Adjacent Front Yard at 157 E. Wood Street - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request for a Special Use to permit a 4-foot open-style fence in the side yard along Oak Street with a 5-foot set back from Oak Street property line (20 minimum required) and will replace 2 panels of 6-foot board fencing on adjacent properties with 4-foot open wrought iron fencing, improving sight lines. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval and staff recommends action at the discretion of the Council.

In response to Councilman Millar, Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated the open fence will not have landscaping to further open sight lines.

Councilman Helms noted in his neighborhood, similar open fences close to the sidewalks have not interfered with visibility.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

4. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM

Greg Solberg, Chairman

1. Consider an Ordinance Approving Planned Development Amendment for the Park Place Shopping Center Planned Development (#O-132-85) to Permit a New Multi-tenant Building and a Special Use for a Restaurant and Drive Through at 1101 E. Dundee Road - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Four)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request for an Amendment to the Planned Development for the Park Place Shopping center for demolition of the former Famous Dave’s restaurant and construction of a new 6,600 square foot multi-tenant building, with a drive through Wendy’s on the eastern side of the building.

Vyverberg explained the Village condition of cross-access along Rand and Dundee Roads with Einstein’s bagels to allow full vehicular movement both entering and exiting the subject property. Handicapped sidewalk will provide access to each business. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the PD Amendment and a Special Use for a restaurant, with drive-through at 1101 E. Dundee Road and staff concurs.

Mayor Schwantz commented that all properties are accessible, even with all the Rand Road construction, with multiple access points and an electronic message board. Village Manager Reid Ottesen noted that the food establishments have different peak hours of operation.

Councilman Solberg asked for consideration of the appearance of the back of one commercial building when it faces the front of another.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:16 PM

Doug Myslinski, Chairman

1. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Relocation Reimbursement and Foundation Demolition/Site Restoration Agreement Related to the Property at 301 W. Johnson Street - Approved by Voice Vote (Council District: Two)

Village Manager Reid Ottesen confirmed Councilman Myslinski's summary that this is basically a time extension of an expired agreement approved in August. Ottesen recommended Facade Improvement funds be redirected toward the reimbursement of costs related to the demolition and site restoration as well as the relocation of the Kinsch Floral Market since the work is complete. Staff recommends action at the Village Council’s discretion.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

Brad Helms, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

Scott Lamerand, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

Tim Millar, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:17 PM

Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VIII.CONSENT AGENDA

All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Consider a Motion to Approve 2022 Warrant #2 - Approved

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Previously Approved Planned Development Ordinance (O-71-75) for an Addition to the Existing Clubhouse at 975 N. Sterling Avenue - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-7-22

3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Drive-Through at 1660 N. Rand Road - Approved (Council District: Three)

Ordinance #O-8-22

4. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Fence to be Located in the Side Yard Abutting a Street and Abutting the Side Lot Line of an Adjacent Front Yard at 157 E. Wood Street - Approved (Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-9-22

5. Consider an Ordinance Approving Planned Development Amendment for the Park Place Shopping Center Planned Development (#O-132-85) to Permit a New Multi-tenant Building and a Special Use for a Restaurant and Drive-Through at 1101 E. Dundee Road - Approved (Council District: Four)

Ordinance #O-10-22

6. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Relocation Reimbursement and Foundation Demolition/Site Restoration Agreement Related to the Property at 301 W. Johnson Street - Approved (Council District: Two)

7. Consider a Resolution Approving a Reduction in the Louise Lane Subdivision Security Deposit and Commencement of the One Year Maintenance Period - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: One)

Resolution #R-2-22

8. Consider a Resolution Releasing the Arcadia West Letter of Credit - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: Two)

Resolution #R-3-22

IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Kollin Kozlowski, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Greg Solberg, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Doug Myslinski, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Brad Helms, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Scott Lamerand, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

Tim Millar, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

No Report

X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:18 PM

A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:18 PM

1. As Submitted -

Village Manager Reid Ottesen reintroduced the new Deputy Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos who stated she is originally from Iowa, graduated from Lake Forest, earned her Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas, was previously in Sterling, and most recently in Niles, Illinois.

B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:19 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:19 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED

No Closed Session requested.

XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:21 PM

Faisal Raja, 1660 N. Rand Road, petitioner for Smoothie King, was present for questions. He stated there are 32 Smoothie King locations.

XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:21 PM

Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

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