JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS
AT 505 BUTLER PLACE, PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS
June 6,2005,
CALLED TO ORDER BY Mayor Howard P. Frimark
at 7:36 p.m.

On roll'call, the following answered present:

Ald. Crampton, Machon, DiPietro, Markech, Bateman, Jones, Radermacher, Baldi, Anderson,
Ryan, Parker, Wsol, Cox, Mayor Frimark

Absent: None

There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Howard Frimark.

The Council pledged allegiance to the flag.

Ald. Cox moved approval of the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held May 3,2005.
Seconded by Ald. Machon.
On voice vote the motion passed.

. Mayor Frimark asked for approval of the Regular City Council meeting held May 16,2005.

Ald. Markech requested a correction on Page 5 1 paragraph 4:

"Ald. Markech moved to reconsider and that Ald. DiPietro .. ...."

Ald. Cox moved approval with the above correction of the minutes.
Seconded by Ald. DiPietro.
On voice vote the motion passed.

"CONSENT AGENDA (Motions included in the consent agenda are discussed in the body of these
minutes).

Mayor Frimark asked for approval of the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Ald. Cox.
Seconded by Ald. Crampton.

Mayor Frimark read the consent items into the record:

9 Approve warrants for period ending May 29,2005 in the amount of $339,010.17 and for
period ending May 30,2005 in the amount of $2,093,664.50.
9 Approval of the 200512006 contract for Photogrammetric Services - $28,476.10

On Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Ald. Jones, Radermacher, Anderson, Baldi, Ryan, Parker, Cox, Wsol, Crampton,
Machon, DiPietro, Markech, Bateman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
There being 13 favorable votes, the motion carried
I MAYOR (Park Ridge Rocketeers I 4'h Ward Alderman vacancy)
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Mayor Frimark introduced and welcomed Leonard Johnson, Leader of the St. Andrews National
Rocket Team. He said that over 7,000 high school and middle school age students came from
712 teams to compete against each other for the final rocket competition. The top 100 teams with
the best scores had the honor of going to the national finals on May 21 in Virginia.

Leader Johnson explained the group's strategy in malung the rockets and their achievement by
working as a team. He thanked the City Council for the honor of coming to the meeting and
introduced the four team members.

Michael Williamson
Kenneth Johnson
Michael Cinquino
A.J. Witzke

The Council congratulated the team and the Mayor presented them with a Certificate of
Achievement and a Park Ridge pin.

Mayor Frimark said that the nomination team consisting of Ald. James Radermacher and four
residents had completed their task in interviewing 10 applicants for the position of the 4'hWard
Alderman. After consideration and discussion he recommended James Allegretti to fill the
vacancy. The interview process included a Notice of Vacancy in the papers and a memo was
placed on each resident's door in the 4thWard. An interview committee was formed comprised
of 4'hWard residents:
Don Petkis
Kelly Schaeffer
Fred Otto
Dave Mangian
Forrest Shields

Mayor Frimark explained that Mr. Allegretti was selected from the 3 final candidates after the
May 26,2005 interviews. In addition Ald. Radermacher and the Mayor met with each of the
finalists for a 30-minute interview on the following weekend. He felt Mr. Allegretti would do a
superb job in taking over the important responsibility of representing the residents of the 4thWard
and would be a good addition to the City Council as they address important issues in the future.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Allegretti and his family and asked Mr. Allegretti to step forward to
answer questions.

Mr. Allegretti thanked the Council for the opportunity. He thanked the interview committee for
their work and added there were many qualified candidates included in the interviews. He
summarized he has been a resident for 19 years. One of the main reasons his family moved to
Park Ridge was because they felt it was a good place to raise their children. He said he now
wanted to do what he could to ensure that this City continues to be the place people want to come
and raise their children. He also spoke of volunteerism in our city, the redevelopment plan,
programs, and the characteristics of Park Ridge. He works as an attorney in the field of civil
litigation.
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Ald. Markech, Anderson, Cox, Ryan, Wsol, Parker, Baldi asked questions regarding:
9 Mr. Allegretti's background information (see attachment)
9 His views on the programs in town for children
9 Drug problem at Maine South
9 Future Uptown redevelopment and attraction for the younger generation
9 Past attendance at City Council and committee meetings
9 His top three priorities: Uptown, traffic, vacant stores
9 What future committees he might be interested in (which included Public Safety and
Procedures and Regulations Committees)
9 The work and time commitment as an Alderman and peacemaking efforts of Council.
9 His experience with the ISBA general assembly and functions on the Traffic Laws and
Courts Section Council which was not a lobbying capacity.
9 His interests in participation on a new City commission dealing with drug and alcohol
abuse
9 Thoughts and views of "too much and too soon" regarding the action the Council took on
May 3,2005 regarding the appointment of Board and Commission members and their
authority.
9 Acknowledgement that the Council had the authority to make such appointments and that
he may have misunderstood the situation.
9 View that the Council acted with appropriate intent and that he would not seek to
continue any divisiveness but would work with the Council to get things done.
9 Personal opinion on teardowns, Summit faqade and the Library Block
9 Priorities including the Teen Center and Police Station
9 Comments and knowledge of TIF, blighted areas, referendums, current zoning
ordinances, and fiscal philosophy including the contribution to the Suburban O'Hare
Commission and 5% yearly budget increases.

The City Council thanked Mr. Allegretti for his input and took a 5-minute break.

Mayor Frimark asked for concurrence from the City Council fir the approval of James Allegretti
for 4~ Ward Alderman. He requested a motion to fill the vacancy for the position.
Moved by Ald. Radermacher.
Seconded by Ald. Cox.

Ald. Crampton thanked Ald. Markech for her consideration of the process and her excellent
questions. He then spoke of the Council's right to appoint individuals to the boards and
commissions. He hoped future Council's would not casually put aside their duties. He added that
the Mayor has the legal authority to select his candidate and he has done so. It is the Council's
role to advise and consent to that nomination. The Mayor has no obligation to seek the advice of
the Council. He was in favor of supporting the nomination of Mr. Allegretti.

On Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Ald. Radermacher, Anderson, Baldi, Ryan, Parker, Cox, Wsol, Crampton,
Machon, DiPietro, Markech, Bateman, Jones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
There being 13 favorable votes, the motion carried

The Council took a 5-minute recess to prepare for the swearing in of Mr. Allegretti.