Will County Gazette

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met May 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the Board Room, 3rd Floor, of the Central Square Building, 222 E. Ninth Street, Lockport, Illinois. Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:37 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit

Alderman, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, Steven Cardamone

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderwoman, Susan King

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderman, JR Gillogly

ABSENT: NONE

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Michael Carroll

Chief of Police, Richard Harang

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

City Administrator, Ben Benson

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING

PW-1. Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Professional Engineering Services for the 2025 Pavement Condition Study for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $88,510.00

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, provided Staff report. This pavement study will provide details for the next 10 years of maintenance. Discussion among the Council ensued.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the May 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

PW-2. Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in the Amount of $172,130.00 to Design the 2026 Roadway Reconstruction & Water Main Replacement Project

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, provided Staff report. Discussion among the Council ensued.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the May 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

CD-1. Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development; Final Plat of Resubdivision; and Preliminary/Final Development Plan Review for a Wendy's Restaurant with Drive Thru Facility, for Lot 2 of Springs at Lockport / PZC Case # 2025-003

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff report. Applicant, Richard B. Silverman was present. The applicant, on behalf of MJK Real Estate Holding Company, LLC, is seeking Amendment to the Springs at Lockport Planned Development, Final Plat of Re-subdivision of Springs at Lockport Lot 2 to create (Lots 1, 2, and 3); and Preliminary/Final Development Plan Review for a proposed 2,152 square foot stand-alone commercial building with a drive thru on Lot 1. If approved, the goal would be to break ground in the next two months. Discussion among the Council ensued.

DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda for the May 21, 2025 City Council Meeting

NEW BUSINESS

1. CA-1. City of Lockport Strategic Plan Initiative for 2026-2027-2028-2029 – opportunity to create a strategic plan and vision for the City, taking in feedback from residents. Survey in June, complete the planning by October, 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY CARDAMONE TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:17 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION.

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