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City of Naperville City Council met June 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.

D. ROLL CALL:

Present: 9 - Mayor Scott Wehrli

Councilwoman Mary Gibson

Councilman Ian Holzhauer

Councilman Patrick Kelly

Councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh

Councilman Josh McBroom

Councilman Ashfaq Syed

Councilman Benjamin White

Councilman Nathan Wilson

Also Present

City Manager Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager Pam Gallahue; City Attorney Mike DiSanto; City Clerk Dawn Portner; Assistant to the City Manager Marcie Schatz; Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis; Police Chief Jason Arres; Deputy Director Finance Traci Marrocco; Director of IT Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED Jennifer Louden; Deputy Director of TED Andy Hynes; Director of Public Works; Dick Dublinski; Director of Public Utilities - Electric Brian Groth; Director of Public Utilities - Water Darrell Blenniss; Director of Community Services Melanie Marcordes; Director of Human Resources Helga Oles; Director of Communications Linda LaCloche.

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E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to allow Councilman White (work obligation) to participate via teleconference.

The motion carried by a voice vote.

Mayor Wehrli recognized City Manager Krieger who was honored with the 2025 Intergovernmental Cooperation Award by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

1. Proclaim June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day in the City of Naperville

The proclamation was presented by Councilwoman Gibson.

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

SPEAKER

Traffic calming on the east side

Tim Messer (Naperville) discussed traffic issues on the east side of Naperville, including additional traffic calming measures needed, and is requesting 4-way stop signs at either Chicago Avenue and Jullian Street or Chicago Avenue and Huffman Street.

H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.

I. CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

1. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of May 20, 2025

Council approved.

2. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for June, July, and August 2025

Council approved.

3. Approve appointments to various boards and commissions

Council approved.

4. Approve the appointment of City Council representatives to various boards and commissions and partner organizations

Council approved.

5. Accept the public underground improvements at The Belvedere Subdivision and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public improvement surety

Council accepted.

6. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-184, VMware Annual Maintenance Renewal, to Zones, LLC for an amount not to exceed $184,934.40 and for a one-year term

Council approved.

7. Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 21-274, Curbside Leaf Collection Services, to Steve Piper and Sons, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,325

Council approved.

8. Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 21-094, Leaf Disposal Services, to BioAg, and Option Year 2 to Contract 22-126, Leaf Disposal Services, to Creekside Compost LLC and Steve Piper and Sons, for a combined amount not to exceed $350,000

Council approved.

9. Approve the award of Sole Source Procurement 25-182, ESRI Enterprise License Agreement, to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $360,900 and for a three-year term

Council approved.

10. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract #2739, Group Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and FMLA, to VOYA for an amount not to exceed $170,764, and a total award of $757,854

Council approved.

11. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to RFQ Work Order 22-109-0.A.00-WU, Springbrook Water Reclamation Center Biosolids Holding Tank Phase II Engineering Services, to Donohue & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $36,800, a total award of $220,210, and an additional 379 calendar days

Council approved.

12. Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Work Order 22-067-0.I.00-WU, Odyssey West Water Main Rehabilitation - Design Engineering, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,740, a total award of $73,540, and an additional 912 calendar days

Council approved.

13. Approve the award of Bid 25-019, 2025 Micro-Surfacing Program, to AC Pavement Striping Co. for an amount not to exceed $733,615 plus a 3% contingency (Item 1 of 2)

Council approved.

14. Adopt an IDOT resolution in the amount of $729,115 to allow expenditure of State Motor Fuel tax dollars to fund a portion of the 2025 Micro-Surfacing Program (Item 2 of 2)

RES 25-25

Council adopted.

15. Adopt the resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Naperville and the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) regarding the use and maintenance of a specialized vehicle

RES 25-26

Council adopted.

16. Pass the ordinance approving an amendment to the City of Naperville 2025 Annual Budget for the Naper Settlement Agriculture Hub Exhibit (requires six positive votes)

ORD 25-053

Council passed.

17. Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue a Special Event permit for the Water Street Art Fair event scheduled on Sunday, July 13, 2025

ORD 25-054

Council passed.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing for the Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (Item 1 of 2)

Wehrli opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to close the public hearing for the Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report at 7:19 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.

2. Accept the Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (Item 2 of 2)

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to accept the Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson K. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Option 1: Conduct the first reading of the ordinance amending the Naperville Traffic Schedule Manual to establish a four-way stop at the intersection of West Street and Jefferson Avenue

Option 2: Direct staff to provide a report at the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting on traffic calming measures that could be implemented to address vehicle speeds along Jefferson Avenue from River Road to Mill Street

SPEAKERS

Mary Lou Wehrli (Naperville) discussed traffic concerns on Jefferson Avenue and supported option 2.

Paul Hinterlong (Naperville) discussed traffic concerns on Jefferson Avenue and supported option 2.

Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) discussed traffic concerns on Jefferson Avenue and supported option 2.

Council discussed several public safety issues and possible traffic calming measures along Jefferson Avenue from River Road to Mill Street, noting that additional law enforcement is needed in this area, and clarifying what traffic measures have been taken in the past and when the traffic study will be completed.

Louden stated that along Jefferson Avenue several traffic calming measures have already been implemented, including double yellow centered lines, yellow banded speed signs and marked parking boxes. TED started collecting data in this area while school was still in session and will collect additional data now that school is out for the summer with the results of the traffic study to be included as an Agenda Item at the June 17, 2025 Council meeting.

Arres reported that in the past two months, 38 traffic stops have been made on Jefferson Street between Mill Street and River Road. The Police Department will continue to enforce traffic laws in this area. It is important for everyone in the community to work together by following traffic laws and educating one another about public safety.

WRITTEN COMMENTS

Patrice Basso - I have been a resident of Wil-O-Way for 40 years. I have been active in my homeowner's association and attended meetings of the now defunct Naperville Homeowners' Association. During this time I learned about the TED and how decisions regarding traffic, lights, stop sign and other signage are made. This is a quote from our former TED leader, Bill Novack, from an April 2025 City Council meeting: Novack stated that traffic data collected late last year showed 85% of drivers traveled at the posted 25 mph, while 15% drove at 32-33 mph. Temporary stop signs are not recommended, as they may create a false sense of security and increase accidents. Curb bump-outs were previously added, and speed and volume tests were conducted in fall 2024, with additional tests planned for 2025. Results will be shared with Council when available. The protocol was followed and indicated that a stop sign is not warranted at Jefferson and West. I have been told numerous times that traffic VOLUMES determine signage and that stop signs are NOT meant to deal with speeding. My neighborhood is bisected by River Road and Jefferson, and we have the same speeding and noise problems as the area east of us. A more comprehensive plan needs to be created to deal with this problem in the ENTIRE area and not just in one part of Jefferson.The west side area also benefited from a comprehensive traffic study just a few years ago. Si I am puzzled why the normal procedures are not being followed in this case ( traffic study, again! and then onto to the Transportation Advisory Board, etc.) There has not been the normal way to get public input on this. Please study this request some more. Thank you.

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to conduct the first reading of the ordinance amending the Naperville Traffic Schedule Manual to establish a four-way stop at the intersection of West Street and Jefferson Avenue and direct staff to provide a report at the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting on traffic calming measures that could be implemented to address vehicle speeds along Jefferson Avenue from River Road to Mill Street.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, Syed, White, and Wilson

Nay: 3 - Wehrli, Gibson, and McBroom

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

1. Approve the award of RFP 25-028, Health Screening Services, to Endeavor Health for an amount not to exceed $625,000 and for a two-year term

Councilwoman Gibson recused herself and left the dais from 7:53 p.m. - 7:54 p.m..

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to approve the award of RFP 25-028, Health Screening Services, to Endeavor Health for an amount not to exceed $625,000 and for a two-year term. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Wehrli, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

Recused: 1 - Gibson

2. Approve the award of Bid 25-124, Police Department Locker Room Renovations, to Lite Construction, for an amount not to exceed $1,815,213 plus a 3% contingency

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to approve the award of Bid 25-124, Police Department Locker Room Renovations, to Lite Construction, for an amount not to exceed $1,815,213 plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

3. Approve the award of Bid 25-016, 2025 Street Resurfacing Program - Local, to K-Five Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $2,942,489.95 plus a 3% contingency

Council discussed recent resurfacing projects were not up to the standards of the City and how the City can ensure the quality of the project once they are completed.

Hynes explained that there are two types of treatments for City streets: rehabilitation and microsurfacing. Rehabilitation involves removing old asphalt and laying down new asphalt, which creates a smoother surface that can last up to 25 years. Microsurfacing gradually wears off and becomes smoother as the street is used. This year, the City is applying microsurfacing to more high-volume streets, which will help improve the rougher sections of the road more quickly than before. Staff continues to work closely with contractors to ensure all projects are completed properly and meet the City’s standards.

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to approve the award of Bid 25-016, 2025 Street Resurfacing Program - Local, to K-Five Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $2,942,489.95 plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Discuss scheduling a City Council workshop on long-term energy options for the City of Naperville and direct staff accordingly

SPEAKERS

Joseph Hus (Naperville - NEST) discussed the need for a workshop on the long-term energy options and the three things that need to be considered when planning the workshops; no one with financial ties to IMEA be involved with arranging the workshop, all perspectives need to be heard and include speakers with experience deploying clean and affordable energy.

Richard Stark (Naperville) discussed the need for workshops on the City's long term energy options but first the City needs to discuss what are they trying to achieve with the contract extension and develop long term goals and benchmarks on topics such as affordability and reliability.

Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville) discussed the need for a workshop on the long-term energy options, three options are currently available to the City; accept the IMEA contract extension should the IMEA Board vote to extend the offer, stay with IMEA past 2040 paying a premium price and negotiate a contract using other providers assuming they can meet the City's needs and desires, the Council needs to decide if the IMEA contract extension will be accepted, understand what is at stake, agree on critical decision dates, the criteria to evaluate a provider and access manpower needs.

Council discussed the generalities of the current contract, the need to provide alternative options to IMEA, carbon emission concerns of IMEA and member directed resources, the cost projections of the carbon emissions if the City renews or does not renew the contract, the number and timing of the workshops including the topics and speakers, the lack of cost projections with the new contract, the need to set priorities, develop a timeline strategy and operational goals before an extension of the contract is discussed, and research power marketers as an alternate option to IMEA.

Disanto stated that the IMEA agreement is set to expire in 2035, but it includes provisions for early notice and extension. Either the City or IMEA may give notice by 2030 if they do not wish to extend the contract beyond 2035. If no notice is given, the contract will continue on a year-to-year basis until 2040, still requiring a five-year notice to terminate. Although the agreement officially terminates in 2040, either party has the option-if exercised by 2030 or earlier-to end the contract in 2035.

Krieger stated that the IMEA Board has not yet voted on the contract extension.

The Board is scheduled to meet at the end of June, at which time they will consider extending the contract through the end of August. If neither Naperville nor IMEA provides notice of non-renewal, the IMEA contract will remain in effect until 2035.

Council discussed.

A motion was made by Councilman Holzhauer, seconded by Councilman Kelly to schedule a series of workshops on the long term energy options for the City of Naperville with a focus on strategic objectives and excluding tactical decisions on a specific contract. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Gibson, Holzhauer, Kelly, Longenbaugh, McBroom, Syed, White, and Wilson

P. NEW BUSINESS:

No New Business.

Q. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025, at 8:57 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.

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