Elmhurst City Council Breaks Into Committees Tonight

Elmhurst aldermen will meet in their respective committees tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 209 N. York St. Thanks to a new law, residents will be able to speak for up to three minutes on topics relevant to each committee.

Development, Planning and Zoning Committee

First on the agenda is York High School's request to increase use at Clarence D. East Stadium. Since this issue , an anonymous donor has agreed to pay for a at the stadium that will virtually eliminate light "spill" into the surrounding neighborhood. York Advisory Council representatives have said they hope the installation of new lights will nullify the need for an ordinance.

The DPZ Committee also will look at a recommendation for an amendment to a zoning ordinance for the central business district. The proposal is to allow a change in building heights from four stories (45 feet) to six stories (65 feet). The item was scheduled to be on the Zoning and Planning Commission agenda for May 26, but was canceled after 1st Ward aldermen Paula Pezza and Diane Gutenkauf complained that notice had not been given to residents within 500 feet of the district. The city is considering redeveloping a vacant medical office building on Addison Street. The proposal also would affect development of any properties on the west side of Addison Street, which is adjacent to homeowners.

The city's other three committees and their agendas are as follows:

Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee

• Cottage Hill Diamonds retail business grant
• Review of electronic agenda packet
• Line of credit extension
• Vehicle sticker discount for the disabled

Public Affairs and Safety Committee

• Police Department officer vacancies
• Historical Museum part-time aide vacancy
• Discussion of the Pace van program
• Al's Hobby Shop special event

Public Works and Buildings Committee

• Stormwater Comprehensive Plan update
• Recap of the June 21 storm
• Generator replacement for the wastewater treatment plant
• Illinois Department of Transportation special waste cleanup at York and Brush Hill