Politics & Government

City Committees will Look at Tree Removal on Private Property, Tax Levy, Electric Aggregation and More

Committee meetings begin at 7 p.m., and the public is invited to speak.

Elmhurst City Council members will meet in their standing committees at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at , 209 N. York St.

Here's what they will be talking about:

Development, Planning and Zoning Committee

  • Request to adopt a bicycle parking ordinance
  • Zoning ordinance text amendment regarding lot coverage for front porches

Public Works and Building Committee

  • Saylor Avenue and Atrium Forcemains engineering design
  • Policy discussion on removal of dead trees from private property
  • Sidewalk policy
  • Illinois Public Works mutual aid network
  • Review of bids for two 2011 Ford F-250 trucks

Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee

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  • Review of health and dental insurance renewals
  • Review of sewer treatment rate for Illinois American Water Co.
  • Continued review of
  • Continued review of
  • Review potential water rate increases from DuPage Water Commission
  • Review of the retail business grant with regard to the 2012 budget

Public Affairs and Safety Committee

  • Back Alley Burger's request for a liquor license
  • Request for a permit for a battle of the bands event
  • Discussion on the AT&T Mobile Network upgrade request
  • Discussion on an amendment to the drag racing ordinance
  • Discussion of a resident's request for right-turn only signs on Cottage Hill and Prospect and at Eggleston and Seminole
  • Discussion of the Roadwatch event

At the end of each meeting, members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak.

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