City Council — Naperville, IL
Date: 2026-01-20

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Agenda

 City Council

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers



TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
U-verse) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com or youtube.com/OfficialNapervilleIL

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up
online at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on January 20.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on January 20.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
January 20. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda
on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of comments will be
announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on January 20. The names of participants who submitted position statements will
be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on January 20.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by
calling (630) 305-5300.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: -
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code.

ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments
and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing
threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public.
Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain
appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City
Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and
then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks
directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 p.m.

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:

E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

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

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I. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 26-0011 Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of December 1, 2025,
 through December 31, 2025, for a total of $44,245,616.87

2. 26-0006 Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of December 16, 2025

3. 26-0039 Approve the City Council meeting schedule for February, March, and April
 2026

4. 26-0044 Receive the year-to-date budget report through December 31, 2025

5. 25-1702 Approve an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission

6. 26-0049 Adopt the resolution removing a Building Review Board member due to not
 meeting attendance requirements per Section 2-1-4 of the Municipal Code

7. 25-1555 Approve the award of Single Source Procurement 26-019, Chassis
 Replacement and Bucket Truck Body Remount - Unit 034, to Altec
 Industries, Inc. for $122,808.99
8. 25-1709 Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-022, Uniform and
 Hazard Protective Clothing Rental Program, to Cintas Corporation for an
 amount not to exceed $257,670 and for a two-year term
9. 25-1651 Approve the award of Bid 25-298, Southwest Waterworks Generator
 Replacement, to Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $320,500 plus a 5% contingency
10. 25-1652 Approve the award of Bid 25-312, North Elevated Water Tank
 Rehabilitation Project, to ERA-Valdivia Contractors, Inc. for an amount not
 to exceed $999,077 plus a 3% contingency
11. 25-1653 Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-151, Civil and Duct
 Work, to Meade Electric Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $400,713.08
12. 25-1669 Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-158, Fuel Site and
 Storage Tank Inspections and Repairs, to Crowne Industries for an amount
 not to exceed $225,000
13. 26-0001 Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 24-048, South 40
 Environmental Consultant Services, to Gold Wave, Inc., for an amount not
 to exceed $151,180.31, a total award of $171,870.66, and for an
 additional 42-month term




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14. 26-0013 Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 20-336, Downtown
 Washington Street Bridge Improvements - Phase III Consultant Services, to
 Civiltech Engineering for an amount not to exceed $247,430 and a total
 award of $1,532,921
15. 26-0048 Approve the intergovernmental agreements for sharing public safety radio
 talk groups between the City of Naperville and Will County and the Western
 Will County Communication Center (WESCOM)

16. 25-1534 Approve the 2026 Special Events Calendar and designate the calendar as
 closed

17. 26-0031 Accept the record of Emergency Procurement 26-021, Ogden Avenue and
 Washington Street Water Main Improvements - ROW Winterization, to
 Builder’s Asphalt LLC for an amount not to exceed $450,000
18. 26-0046 Accept the public underground improvements at Iron Gate Motor Condos
 Phase 2B and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public
 improvement surety

19. 25-1601B Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for an amusement
 establishment in the B2 zoning district and a zoning variance to reduce the
 amount of required off-street parking at 1911 Glacier Park Avenue, Unit
 103 (Sim Racing) - DEV-0081-2025

20. 25-1663B Pass the ordinance granting the requested entitlements to add a
 drive-through to the BP at 1532 North Aurora Road - DEV-0100-2025

21. 26-0045 Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending 3-3-3 and 3-3-11
 of the Naperville Municipal Code by adding a definition of artisanal tequila,
 allowing the sale of artisanal tequila at a Class S1 - Specialty Food and
 Liquor Shop, and lowering the cap on the Late-Night Permit to 21 (requires
 six positive votes)

22. 26-0012 Adopt the resolution authorizing the third amendment to the
 intergovernmental agreement between Naperville and Warrenville for
 wastewater utility services

23. 25-1682 Adopt the resolution of Official Intent for Reimbursement of Capital Projects

24. 25-1698 Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the 2026
 Pace Paratransit Local Share Agreement for the operation of the Ride
 DuPage Program

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:




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1. 25-1699 Conduct the public hearing for dormant Special Service Area No. 37 for
 Northwoods of Naperville direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing
 Special Service Area No. 37

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. 25-1103F Consider the request for approval of a conditional use for a data center,
 variances for parking and equipment screening wall height , and an
 Owner’s Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for the property
 located at 1960 Lucent Lane (Karis Critical Data Center) -
 DEV-0057-2025

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
1. 25-1708 Approve the award of Bid 25-196, South Operation Center Generator
 Replacement, to Omega Electric DBA Temperature Service Company, Inc.
 for an amount not to exceed $1,599,000 plus a 3% contingency
2. 25-1701 Approve the award of Bid 25-244, Northwest Waterworks Improvements -
 Phase III, to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $2,047,597, plus a 3% contingency, and for a 14-month term
3. 26-0007 Approve the award of Bid 25-254, 2026 Saybrook Phase III Water Main
 Improvements, to Mauro Sewer Construction for an amount not to exceed
 $3,678,924.25, plus a 3% contingency, and for a 17-month term
4. 25-1697 Approve the award of Bid 25-255, Ogden Avenue Phase II Water Main
 Improvements, to Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to
 exceed $4,019,300 plus a 3% contingency
5. 25-1700 Approve the award of RFP 25-191, Electric GIS Utility Network
 Implementation and Migration , to RAMTeCH Software Solutions, Inc. for an
 amount not to exceed $2,469,059
6. 26-0005 Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 23-046, Fuel Delivery -
 Motor Fuel & Tank Wagon, to Luke Oil Company, Inc. and Al Warren Oil
 Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 and for a one-year
 term

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

P. NEW BUSINESS:



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Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
 participate in a public meeting should contact the Community Services Department at
 least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Community Services
 Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via
 telephone at 630-305-5300 or via e-mail at napervilleclerks@naperville.il.us. Every effort
 will be made to allow for meeting participation.




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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
 http://www.naperville.il.us/

 Meeting Minutes - Final

 City Council


Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers


TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: • Watch on WCNC
GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION (Ch. 6-Astound, Ch. 10 - Comcast, Ch. 99 – AT&T
U-verse) • Watch online at https://naperville.legistar.com or youtube.com/OfficialNapervilleIL

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public may choose to provide public comment in any of the following ways:
1. Address the City Council live during the City Council meeting in-person in City Council
Chambers. Individuals wishing to address the City Council during the meeting must sign up online
at www.naperville.il.us/speakersignup by 6:30 p.m. on January 20.

2. Individuals can also have their name added to the speaker list by calling the Community
Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 6:30 p.m. on January 20.

3. Submit a written comment to the City in advance of the City Council meeting by 4 p.m. on
January 20. Written comments will be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda
on the City’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The cumulative number of comments will be
announced during the City Council meeting.

4. Submit a one-word statement of “SUPPORT” or “OPPOSITION” regarding a specific agenda
item by 4 p.m. on January 20. The names of participants who submitted position statements will
be compiled and posted with the electronic meeting agenda on the City’s website prior to the
start of the meeting. The cumulative number of position statements will be announced during the
City Council meeting.

There will be no on-site speaker sign up permitted.




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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:

Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on January 20.
Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by
calling (630) 305-5300.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: -
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code.

ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments
and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing
threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public.
Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain
appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.

SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes.
Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a
five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented.

IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City
Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and
then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks
directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

 Mayor Wehrli called the January 20, 2026 City Council meeting to order at 6:30
 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 Councilman Josh McBroom
 Councilman Ashfaq Syed
 Councilman Benjamin White
 Councilman Nathan Wilson

C. CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 p.m.
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Holzhauer,
 to recess to Closed Session to discuss [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] Approval of Minutes
 and [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Performance of a Specific Employee of the City. The
 motion carried by the following vote:

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


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OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.


D. ROLL CALL:
 Present: 9- Mayor Scott Wehrli
 Councilwoman Mary Gibson
 Councilman Ian Holzhauer
 Councilwoman Supna Jain
 Councilman Patrick Kelly
 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; Deputy Fire Chief Phil Giannattasio; Police Chief Jason Arres; Director
 of Finance Ray Munch; Director of IT Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED
 Jennifer Louden; Director of Public Works Dan Randolph; 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

 Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, NCTV-17

E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

 SPEAKERS
 MDR RFP Results
 Tim Ferritto (Naperville) is in support of the extension of the IMEA contract and
 discussed his concerns with lack of information and response regarding the
 MDR REP results.

 IMEA contract
 Jim Fillar (Naperville) is in support of the extension of the IMEA contract

 Extension of IMEA contract
 Richard Sternal (Naperville) is in support of the extension of the IMEA contract

 Marilyn L Schweitzer (Naperville) discussed her appreciation for the Naperville
 Police Department



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 Council discussed the renewal of the IMEA contract, appointments to the Public
 Utilities Board, and concerns regarding snow removal and accessibility for
 residents with ADA-related needs.

 Randolph stated that residents are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks in
 front of their homes. Public Works is responsible for snow removal on
 sidewalks in downtown Naperville, and the City also works with its staff and
 contractors to ensure the public can access City streets and public
 transportation at all times.

 Munch made a presentation and provided an update on the City’s new utility
 e-billing system.


 WRITTEN COMMENTS
 Sharika Sanku There are a few concerns that are affecting citizens of
 Naperville in addressing mailbox replacement services, and the ability to
 communicate with the city council at meetings.
 Last month I shared my comments regarding the speeding snow trucks
 disturbing the peace at the end of November traveling south bound on coach
 drive. Several mailboxes were affected by this rapid movement of the snow
 truck resulting in the need for temporary mailboxes being installed for several
 households. Due to freezing of the ground, it is difficult to replace with new
 mailboxes during the winter months. However, even once getting this process
 scheduled with a professional, there is very little information available on the
 Naperville website on how the city plans to reimburse for this damage. A
 temporary mailbox was provided in a bucket, with mismatched wood color to
 the box. Considering the quality of the neighborhood and standards set by other
 community members, these temporary mailboxes are hardly becoming of the
 homes that they are supposed to be in front of. It is requested for the city to
 publish specific timelines, documentation requirements, methods of electronic
 submissions and the overall budget for this process. To the best awareness of
 the community, these mailbox destructions were not the results of pedestrians
 or resident activity. The rapid speed of city funded snow trucks are responsible
 for the need of mailbox replacement in the first place. It would be logical for the
 full replacement with an equal valued mailbox take place as a result. As a
 citizen it is the right of a member of the community to have their voices heard. I
 was disappointed to learn that my comments that were submitted through the
 electronic form would not be read at the Naperville City Council meeting. While
 it was mentioned to me over email correspondence that the comments are
 published, there was no recourse, response or other form of acknowledgment
 for the comments. Most major cities offer an option for members of the
 community to connect via live video or phone during council meetings in order
 to engage in the public forum. It is urgent and essential that Naperville upgrade
 its standards for this capability.

 Thomas Donahue (Naperville) Today marks my third visit to the Utility payment
 window at City Hall since December 22nd. During that time I've tried to change
 my ACH payment to a new bank account and ensure future payments are
 pulled from the new bank, within the new system. An email from the City dated
 December 19 clearly states "Your account, along with any saved payment

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 methods and autopay rules, will not be transferred to the new portal. Clearly this
 is not accurate since my payment was pulled from my old bank AND the new
 bank late last week. I went to City Hall last Friday and learned I had to submit a
 payment cancellation form to stop future payments from my old bank account
 despite the transition to the new system. The gentleman at the desk has done a
 good job trying to assist, but clearly the volume of people needing help at the
 desk has been more than a one person job. I've never seen anyone but him
 during my three visits despite the lines of citizens needing help. The transition to
 the new system has been poorly communicated, poorly executed and needs
 more personnel on the service desk. The new system not intuitive and fails to
 meet the user's needs. What where you all thinking?


H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE
CONSENT AGENDA:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, 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 White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to
 approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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


1. Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of December 1, 2025, through
 December 31, 2025, for a total of $44,245,616.87
 Council approved.


2. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of December 16, 2025
 Council approved.


3. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for February, March, and April 2026
 Council approved.


4. Receive the year-to-date budget report through December 31, 2025
 Council received.


5. Approve an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
 Council approved.


6. Adopt the resolution removing a Building Review Board member due to not meeting
 attendance requirements per Section 2-1-4 of the Municipal Code
 RES 26-001

 Council approved.

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7. Approve the award of Single Source Procurement 26-019, Chassis Replacement and
 Bucket Truck Body Remount - Unit 034, to Altec Industries, Inc. for $122,808.99
 Council approved.


8. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-022, Uniform and Hazard Protective
 Clothing Rental Program, to Cintas Corporation for an amount not to exceed $257,670
 and for a two-year term
 Council approved.


9. Approve the award of Bid 25-298, Southwest Waterworks Generator Replacement, to
 Pro Temp of Illinois, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $320,500 plus a 5% contingency
 Council approved.


10. Approve the award of Bid 25-312, North Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation Project, to
 ERA-Valdivia Contractors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $999,077 plus a 3%
 contingency
 Council approved.


11. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-151, Civil and Duct Work, to Meade
 Electric Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $400,713.08
 Council approved.


12. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-158, Fuel Site and Storage Tank
 Inspections and Repairs, to Crowne Industries for an amount not to exceed $225,000
 Council approved.


13. Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 24-048, South 40 Environmental
 Consultant Services, to Gold Wave, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $151,180.31, a total
 award of $171,870.66, and for an additional 42-month term
 Council approved.


14. Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 20-336, Downtown Washington
 Street Bridge Improvements - Phase III Consultant Services, to Civiltech Engineering for
 an amount not to exceed $247,430 and a total award of $1,532,921
 Council approved.


15. Approve the intergovernmental agreements for sharing public safety radio talk groups
 between the City of Naperville and Will County and the Western Will County
 Communication Center (WESCOM)
 Council approved.


16. Approve the 2026 Special Events Calendar and designate the calendar as closed

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 Council approved.


17. Accept the record of Emergency Procurement 26-021, Ogden Avenue and Washington
 Street Water Main Improvements - ROW Winterization, to Builder’s Asphalt LLC for an
 amount not to exceed $450,000
 WRITTEN COMMENTS
 Elizabeth Scanlon (Kankakee) Honorable Council Members: Scanlon
 Excavating & Concrete, Inc. (“Scanlon”), submits this comment in opposition to
 Agenda Item 26-0031. As explained below, the City’s request to retroactively
 classify its replacement of Scanlon with third-party contractor Builders Paving
 LLC (“Builders”) as an “Emergency Procurement”, and to authorize payment on
 that basis, is both legally and procedurally defective and Agenda Item 26-0031
 should be rejected. Under the Naperville Procurement Code Sec. 1-9B-4:8,
 emergency procurement is permitted solely to address immediate threats to
 public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent/minimize a serious disruption in
 government services. The Code requires a contemporaneous written
 determination documenting the existence of an emergency and the justification
 for contract selection. The record before the Council fails to establish any such
 emergency at the time Builders was retained on December 5, 2025. The
 conditions cited by the City, including the November 15th moratorium, and
 seasonal asphalt limitations were known for months and do not constitute
 sudden or exigent circumstances. Nor does the record reflect why the City
 could not complete the Work under its existing contract with Scanlon. Critically,
 there is no contemporaneous documentation showing that the City believed it
 was responding to any emergency when it retained Builder’s, without notice, on
 December 5th. The record does not explain why the City failed to seek Council
 approval under § 1 9B 4:8 at the December 16 Council meeting, or why, after
 the City Manager authorized a Single Source Procurement on December 23
 under § 1 9B 4:6, the City now seeks to recharacterize Builders’ work and
 payment as an “emergency procurement” under § 1 9B 4:8. These legal
 deficiencies are compounded by the fact that the work occurred within an IDOT
 right of way. Illinois law similarly permits emergency procurement without
 competitive bidding only where there is an imminent threat to public health,
 safety, or property, and only with contemporaneous written findings
 documenting the emergency, the justification for bypassing competition, and the
 basis for contractor selection. See 30 ILCS 500/20 30. The City has not met any
 of these statutory requirements, and the record is devoid of facts establishing a
 lawful emergency procurement under state law. Although the Agenda
 characterizes this item as acceptance “for the record,” the Council cannot
 lawfully approve documentation that does not demonstrate compliance with
 applicable procurement law. Emergency procurement must be justified at the
 time the decision is made, not reconstructed after the fact. Because the City
 has failed to establish the substantive or procedural prerequisites of an
 emergency procurement, Scanlon respectfully requests that the Council decline
 approval of Agenda Item 26-0031. This comment is submitted for notice and for
 the record. Scanlon reserves all rights and remedies under the law and waives
 nothing.


 Council accepted.


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18. Accept the public underground improvements at Iron Gate Motor Condos Phase 2B and
 authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public improvement surety
 Council accepted.


19. Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use for an amusement establishment in the
 B2 zoning district and a zoning variance to reduce the amount of required off-street
 parking at 1911 Glacier Park Avenue, Unit 103 (Sim Racing) - DEV-0081-2025
 ORD 26-001

 Council passed.


20. Pass the ordinance granting the requested entitlements to add a drive-through to the BP
 at 1532 North Aurora Road - DEV-0100-2025
 ORD 26-002

 Council passed.


21. Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending 3-3-3 and 3-3-11 of the
 Naperville Municipal Code by adding a definition of artisanal tequila, allowing the sale of
 artisanal tequila at a Class S1 - Specialty Food and Liquor Shop, and lowering the cap
 on the Late-Night Permit to 21 (requires six positive votes)
 ORD 26-003

 Council passed.


22. Adopt the resolution authorizing the third amendment to the intergovernmental agreement
 between Naperville and Warrenville for wastewater utility services
 RES 26-02

 Council adopted.


23. Adopt the resolution of Official Intent for Reimbursement of Capital Projects

 RES 26-03

 Council adopted.


24. Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the 2026 Pace Paratransit
 Local Share Agreement for the operation of the Ride DuPage Program
 RES 26-04

 Council adopted.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Conduct the public hearing for dormant Special Service Area No. 37 for Northwoods of
 Naperville direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 37
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 Mayor Wehrli opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m..

 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 close the public hearing for dormant Special Service Area No. 37 for Northwoods
 of Naperville at 7:37 p.m. and direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing
 Special Service Area No. 37 for the February 3, 2026 Council meeting. The
 motion carried by a voice vote.




 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 advance Agenda Items M1 - M6 ahead of Agenda Item L1. The motion carried by
 a voice vote.

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

1. Consider the request for approval of a conditional use for a data center, variances for
 parking and equipment screening wall height , and an Owner’s Acknowledgement and
 Acceptance Agreement for the property located at 1960 Lucent Lane (Karis Critical Data
 Center) - DEV-0057-2025
 SPEAKERS
 Russell Whitaker (Naperville -Rosanova and Whitaker - representing the
 Petitioner) discussed the proposed Karis Critical Data Center and reviewed the
 most recent updates to the project, including a reduction in overall square
 footage, the number of generators and rooftop HVAC units, and the total
 megawatt load. The petitioner also requested that the vote on this item be
 deferred until the February 17, 2026 Council meeting to allow additional time for
 continued discussion and feedback following the recent plan revisions.

 Rich Janor (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Teresa Belmonte (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center
 .
 Asim Babar (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Priya Vincent (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Lori A Melhart (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Jamie Windt (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Steve Jarvis (Naperville) ) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Hiba Suleman (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Whitney Glowacki (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Sujay Shah (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

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 Amanda Laughlin (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Edwin Cruz (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Barbara Benson (Naperville - NEST) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data
 Center.

 Daniel Johnson (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Jen Banowetz (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Catherine Butt (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Nadeem Mirza (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 James Butt (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Clara Lambert (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Maxwell Watkins (Downers Grove) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Michael Thibodeau (Lisle) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Julian J Szucko (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Linda Scotti (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Dan Allen (Burr Ridge - Construction Industry Service Corp) is in support of the
 Karis Critical Data Center.

 Karyn Charvat (Naperville - PowerForward DuPage) is in support of the Karis
 Critical Data Center.

 Anthony Giunti (Naperville - International Representative, IBEW 6th District) is in
 support of the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Joel Orozco (Downers Grove - SMART 265 - Sheet Metal Workers Local 265)
 is in support of the Karis Critical Data Center.

 John Brining (Naperville) is in support of the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Joey Ruzevich (Mt Greenwood) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Olivia Wallace (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 David Bruck (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Qasim Rashid (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Jack Ma (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.


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 Shawn Craven (Shorewood - Local 17 Mechanical Insulators) is in support of
 the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Ben McAdams (Bloomingdale) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Marilyn L Schweitzer (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Peter Shulman (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Bob Perreault (Warrenville - IBEW Local #701) is in support of the Karis Critical
 Data Center.

 Connor Graham (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Laura Evans (Aurora) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.

 Frank Gravina (Warrenville - DuPage Building Trades) is in support of the Karis
 Critical Data Center.

 Kendrick Sands (Naperville) is opposed to the Karis Critical Data Center.


 The meeting recessed from 9:13 p.m. - 9:20 p.m

 During rebuttal, Russell Whitaker (representing the Petitioner) stated that the
 most recent updates to the Owner’s Acknowledgement and Acceptance
 Agreement (OAA) were driven by the amount of power available through
 ComEd at the Indian Hill Substation, as well as concerns raised by residents.

 Council discussed the proposed Karis Critical Data Center, the air dispersion
 modeling study, and the possibility of tabling the item to allow additional time for
 continued discussion and feedback following the recent plan revisions.

 Whitaker further stated that the petitioner is not required to complete an air
 dispersion modeling study, as the project qualifies as a minor source in this
 area. However, the petitioner intends to conduct the study to evaluate potential
 impacts on air quality and emissions and, if completed, would present the
 results to the Council at a future date .




 WRITTEN COMMENTS

 N. Yosh Yamanaka (Naperville) It is incontrovertible that data centers consume
 inordinate amounts of electrical output and water for cooling. Naperville (and
 other jurisdictions) should not approve any data centers in its jurisdiction until
 the proposed data center provides a new source of electricity to entirely cover
 its use of electricity.

 Gunner Rodarte (Aurora) West Suburban Illinois Democratic Socialists of

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 America - Studies have just come out at the end of 2025 that showed these ai
 data centers cause more pollution than New York City and use up as much
 water as the entire bottled water industry in just one year of being out.
 Furthermore, it has been said that Karis would provide the $$2.5 million to THE
 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE of the BUILDING where the data center would
 be located. Instead of investing that money into the actual City of Naperville and
 making the city more beautiful/walkable/more affordable/more livable, the
 company is throwing more money into a SINGULAR BUILDING in order to shirk
 the costs of water and energy consumption on to the actual residents of
 Naperville. This data center will not only make the residents of the city the
 council has been chosen to SERVE have worse health conditions but also
 make their and this very council’s energy and water bills skyrocket because
 Karis is footing the bill on to we the people. Don’t let this clear farce for
 corporate power and control kick the responsibility to your city. I urge that the
 council vote no on this data center and all future data centers.

 Eric Duesing (Naperville) In recent years, the rapid expansion of AI-focused data
 centers has raised significant concerns. These facilities consume vast
 amounts of power and water, contribute little to local tax revenue or job creation,
 and detract from the character of our neighborhoods. The data centers along
 I-88 in Aurora serve as a stark example of their impact. Moreover, the long-term
 viability of these facilities is questionable. As AI technology evolves, new
 algorithms will reduce the need for such compute-intensive infrastructure,
 potentially leaving Naperville with yet another massive, idle building. It is
 imperative that we carefully evaluate whether this development truly serves the
 best interests of our community.

 Kelvin Price (Naperville) I oppose the construction of any new data centers
 indefinitely, until they can be legislated properly, their effects on the environment
 understood in terms of emissions and water / electricity usage, and the IMEA
 contract disapproved so the city can move away from fossil fuel electric supply

 Meghan Jebb (Naperville) I am worn out of this trope, of greed and power
 trumping all consideration for humanity and its quality of life. I am sick of being
 told we are powerless, to just accept the flood of artificial intelligence sweeping
 the globe. I am tired of the one percent, the richest of the rich, farming our land
 and our minds for profit. What is AI right now but a bundle of empty promises
 predicated on stealing our natural resources to deliver? What does it do, other
 than create misinformation nearly indiscernible from fact, plagiarize the work of
 humans, and steal our thoughts and intelligence? You, the city council, exist to
 be the voice of the people, not to bow to corporations but to protect us from their
 destructive machinations. We have precious few shields from the onslaught of
 destruction, but you have the power to OPPOSE agenda item number
 25-1103F. Do not allow data centers to be built in Naperville. Our grid is already
 overwhelmingly supplied by coal, a fossil fuel that sickens the earth and its
 people as it burns. We cannot buy into community solar, which could help
 mitigate the coal impact, due to our cursed IMEA contract. Data centers will put
 unmitigated pressure on an already unhealthy system. This is a non-partisan
 issue. Only the most elite of all global citizens stand to gain from the scourge of
 data centers and the AI they feed, at the expense of the rest of us, all of us here.
 Protect your city from the relentless exploitation of our earth, its living

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 occupants, and our very minds.

 Linda Negele (Naperville) I am very concerned about the unanswered questions
 surrounding the Karis Data Center, specifically, the impact of the data center on
 our electricity rates, our environment and the quality of the surrounding
 neighborhood. How much of the additional cost of electricity used by the data
 center will fall on residents? I understand Naperville’s greenhouse gases will
 increase greatly as a result of the center; what will be done to mitigate this? And
 what will the impact be on our neighborhoods in terms of noise, traffic, water
 use, air pollution and strains on our infrastructure? We need to fully understand
 these impacts and how we will address them before approving any data center.
 Let’s take the approach of our neighbor Aurora, and get the answers first, then
 decide what’s best for our community.

 Matt Elberts (Naperville) I remain genuinely surprised that this data center
 proposal is even being considered. This is a project that your constituents
 overwhelmingly oppose, yet it continues to move forward without a clear,
 compelling public benefit. Karis has cited approximately $$2.25 million in annual
 tax revenue as justification. Even assuming that figure is accurate and fully
 realized-which is far from certain-that amount represents less than one-half of
 one percent of Naperville’s $$685 million annual budget. That level of revenue is
 inconsequential, particularly when weighed against the scale, permanence, and
 community opposition to this project. Karis also points to job creation.
 Construction jobs are temporary by definition, and there is no assurance those
 jobs would go to Naperville residents. As for permanent employment, data
 centers generate very few long-term jobs. With DuPage County’s
 unemployment rate already around 3.5%, this proposal does not meaningfully
 address a local employment need. Beyond economics, this proposal raises
 significant infrastructure concerns that directly impact residents: Power: Data
 centers are among the most energy-intensive facilities that exist. This project
 would place substantial, long-term demand on local electrical infrastructure,
 potentially increasing strain on the grid, accelerating utility upgrades, and
 shifting costs and risk onto residents and ratepayers. Water: Data centers
 require large volumes of water for cooling. At a time when municipalities are
 increasingly focused on sustainability and long-term water planning, approving a
 water-intensive, non-community-serving use raises serious questions about
 prioritization and resilience. Noise: Continuous operation requires
 industrial-scale cooling systems and backup generators that operate 24/7. Even
 with mitigation efforts, persistent low-frequency noise is a well-documented
 concern for residents living near data centers and can negatively impact quality
 of life. Heat: These facilities expel significant waste heat into surrounding areas,
 altering the immediate environment and working directly against Naperville’s
 environmental and sustainability goals. Traffic: Construction will bring heavy
 truck traffic over an extended period, followed by ongoing service and
 maintenance traffic. This increases congestion, road wear, and safety
 concerns, particularly in areas not designed for industrial-scale use. Residents
 have raised legitimate health, environmental, economic, and quality-of-life
 concerns, and those concerns remain unresolved. When viewed holistically,
 this project presents meaningful long-term downside with virtually no
 corresponding benefit to the community. At its core, this is a land-use and
 governance decision. Why would Naperville approve a project that residents do

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 not want, that offers negligible economic upside, and that imposes permanent
 infrastructure and environmental burdens? What precedent does that set for
 future development decisions? I respectfully urge the council to listen to its
 constituents and reject this proposal. Naperville’s success has been built on
 thoughtful planning, responsible growth, and a high quality of life. This project
 undermines all three.

 Grant Levitan (Naperville) I am opposed to the care data center by virtue of the
 fact that it is adjacent to a county force preserve. The noise and the pollution
 generated by this center is incompatible with preserving green Spaces for the
 peaceful habitation of wildlife and opportunity for recreation and reflection by
 residents.

 Clara Lambert (Naperville) I have sent an email to the Mayor and council
 members with a survey our neighborhoods have compiled. I was not able to
 attach to this submission. Please include the survey as public record. Also
 included is the number of signatures (5,278) to deny the data center. Please
 also include that. Please make sure to include these. (NOTE - Lambert Data
 Center Community Survey RESULTS are attached to the Meeting Details).

 Gary Peck (Warrenville) Dear City Council members: I regret that I’m unable to
 attend the Tuesday Council meeting, but wanted to offer these thoughts. Over
 time, I’ve learned an important lesson: the difference between what you think
 you know and what you actually know is a potentially dangerous
 place...because every decision has unintended consequences. For example,
 do you really know the long-term health impact of noise and emissions? No, you
 don’t. In your defense, you can’t possibly know because the data doesn’t exist;
 the fact is, nobody knows because the data center phenomenon is too new.
 Karis certainly doesn’t know. They say they meet all current standards. That’s
 great, but...will those standards become more stringent as authorities learn
 more about the impact of data centers? Yes, if history is any example. Which
 means, with a yes vote, you’ve entered the danger zone between what you think
 you know vs. what you actually know, and these unintended consequences are
 serious. You are possibly, arguably, creating more health risk for hundreds of
 parents and children. What about the unintended consequences on residents’
 financial health with a data center next door? Do you, for a minute, think home
 prices will go up? Markets don’t work like that. If a potentially dangerous facility
 shows up next door to your home, or one that will make your home more
 expensive to operate, the only question is how much equity you’ll lose. What are
 the unintended consequences of stress on the grid or water system? How
 much higher will their utility bills be? You’re all smart enough to have read about
 how much impact data centers are having on communities around the country.
 Isn’t it your job to protect us from these kinds of consequences, even in the face
 of a shiny new object that generates tax revenue?
 The attorney for Karis has said, more than once based on the zoning
 commission hearings I attended, let alone what he’s said to you privately, that
 Naper Commons residents are panicking and overreacting, like the little pigs
 afraid of the wolf. And just like all the other times neighborhoods have gotten
 worked up over a project in Naperville, they’ll calm down and be quiet, so ignore
 the noise. First, for the record, I find that kind of dismissiveness arrogant and
 condescending. More importantly, for your purposes, he’s dead wrong. These

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 are smart, accomplished, professional people who have studied the issues and
 thought deeply about how to respond to you. They’re not panicking; they’re
 cogently making a case to hold you accountable to your own rules. To assume
 they’ll just calm down and be quiet puts you, again, in that danger zone between
 what you think you know and what you actually know. I’d sent each of you an
 email with a rule I used as a CEO, and still use when faced with a tough
 decision: think past the moment...will what I’m about to do or say have the
 impact and effect I want it to have? Because if not, I should rethink what I was
 going to do or say. You must know that a yes vote has the potential for
 disruption, or worse, of a successful, growing neighborhood that represents the
 best of Naperville. Is this the outcome you’re hoping for?? If not, see the above
 rule and think some more. You see, I have a vested interest here. I have two
 daughters, two sons-in law and three grandchildren who reside in Naper
 Commons. They planned on raising their families there. They’ve made
 substantial investments. They’ve established strong relationships with
 neighbors and have collectively created traditions and a thriving culture. I want
 my grandchildren to grow up happy and healthy, with good friends and
 surrounded by good families. That situation exists today, in part, because of
 your foresight in approving that development. What do you want your legacy to
 be? Think past this moment and don’t kid yourself with what you think you know.
 Vote no... Naperville deserves it.

 Donald Gadzala (Naperville) As residents of Naperville for over 35 years, my
 wife and I would like to voice our strong opposition to the data center proposed
 for Naperville. The so-called benefits of placing this development in the City can
 in no way outweigh the burdens that it will place on the City's infrastructure and
 utilities, and therefore the residents themselves.

 Carol Tritschler (Naperville) I am Carol Tritschler, a Naperville resident. I urge
 the city council to vote no to Kairos critical data center. The data center is in
 close proximity to homes and businesses but I think it would adversely impact
 us all in Naperville. I am concerned about huge volume of both water (and
 reversing clean water progress) and electricity usage (reversing gains from
 renewable energy initiatives), and potential for massive pollution and high noise
 level from generators of data centers being proposed all over the country. The
 large scale and rapid high number of AI data centers being proposed all around
 the country is being compared to the Fracking boom by Food and Water Watch.
 There are calls for national moratorium on AI data centers for more review and
 regulation. Meanwhile corporations are trying to ram through AI data centers
 through city councils before more information on the huge proposed AI data
 centers is available. I hope that the Naperville city council will listen to residents
 asking them to demonstrate leadership and restraint by voting no.

 Daniel Alamillo (Naperville) As a Naperville resident, I am opposed to moving
 forward with the Karis data center. The Karis website claims its 36-megawatt
 proposal will “create a windfall” for annual tax revenue, estimating up to $$1.5M
 for the city and $$500K for D203. Even if their top-end estimates are correct,
 those numbers would only account for one-fifth of 1% of the city’s most recent
 budget and just over one-tenth of 1% of D203’s most recent budget. Those are
 miniscule numbers, and certainly not enough to outweigh or offset the valid
 concerns raised by residents and community leaders about the negative

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 environmental, electric, and quality of life impacts this project will bring.
 According to the City of Naperville’s website, there are 56,170 households in the
 city. According to Brian Groth, Director of Naperville’s Electric Utility, a
 36-megawatt data center is equivalent to about 20,000 homes. It’s
 inconceivable that Naperville would effectively increase the electric demand by
 20,000 homes - roughly 35% more than it currently has - to meet the needs of
 one building without providing guaranteed protections for residents to ensure
 their electric costs will not increase, and the reliability of their service will not
 decrease. Objectively, there is no need to rush forward with this type of project.
 The demand for technology and AI isn’t going anywhere, and the need for more
 data centers will only increase as time goes on. However, it’s important to
 distinguish who actually needs data centers - companies need them, not
 neighborhoods. The prudent and responsible thing to do is study the long-term
 impacts of data centers on residential neighborhoods and then decide if those
 impacts are worth absorbing in the future. There will be no shortage of
 companies looking to build new data centers in the future and, if further study
 warrants returning to this idea, Naperville can leverage a much better financial
 return and secure more protections for its residents than what are currently
 being proposed. Naperville is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The
 Karis data center does nothing to contribute to the character of Naperville, and
 the estimated “fiscal benefits” from its tax revenue are not enough to justify
 overriding the legitimate concerns of the community. Please listen to your
 constituents and vote against the proposal.

 Tim Messer (Naperville) Even beyond all the environmental concerns, and not
 meeting the standards for a conditional use: I work in tech, I think we are in a
 massive AI bubble, and I would not be surprised if this thing is vacant or
 repurposed within a decade. As proposed, this facility provides no tangible
 benefits to the people of Naperville. Please vote no.

 Thomas Hughes (Naperville) Respectfully request the council take a measured
 approach to the Karis Data Center development including and most importantly
 identifying the approval process with measures of accountability. All things
 change and whatever the process that is employed should be approved and
 codified to ensure there are responsible measures in place to which all parties
 can / should be held accountable for their actions now and in the future. Thank
 you.

 Tom Cuculich (Naperville) Chicagoland Associated General ContractorsOn
 behalf of the Chicagoland Associated General Contractors (CAGC), we
 respectfully urge the City Council to approve the conditional use request for the
 proposed data center on 40 acres of the former Lucent/Nokia campus. Our
 membership includes union general contractors of all sizes, from large national
 firms to highly specialized local companies, who collectively build both private
 and public projects and directly employ more than 10,000 tradespeople. As an
 industry that often reflects broader economic trends, we are seeing clear signs
 that Chicago’s economic outlook is uncertain. Many of our members are
 sending their crews to projects in other states and markets. At present, only the
 health care and data center sectors continue to draw investments and
 construction activity in the region. We recognize the City Council’s responsibility
 to weigh economic development opportunities in a way that balances the needs

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 and interests of the entire community. Significant investments such as the Karis
 Critical data center have the potential to shape the region’s economic trajectory
 for decades. Projects of this scale naturally invite a range of perspectives, and
 we write today to make clear that there is strong support for this proposal
 among the construction trades, local businesses, and the broader community.
 More than a decade ago, concerns surrounding reinvestment at the Navistar
 campus nearly drove a longstanding employer out of the region. After Village
 officials diligently reviewed the facts, the investment was preserved, and the
 anticipated negative impacts never materialized. That experience is instructive
 today. If Illinois, DuPage County, and Naperville do not continue building the
 essential economic infrastructure of the 21st century, our region will fall behind
 competing markets. Under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois has
 created a competitive framework to attract data center investment. As a direct
 result of that commitment, a developer has stepped forward with a $$250
 million proposal on the long-vacant Lucent site. Based on our experience
 constructing similar facilities, we anticipate that future tenants could invest an
 additional $$500 million in computing equipment and related technologies. This
 represents a unique opportunity to revitalize a key employment corridor, attract
 new employers, and position Naperville for long term economic success. We
 are aware that some stakeholders have argued that the City’s land use master
 plan should supersede the existing zoning code. We respectfully disagree. The
 Nokia campus has been a critical economic asset for decades, and the
 property’s current zoning, combined with its proximity to essential utility
 infrastructure, makes it an ideal location for this type of development.
 Importantly, both the City and Karis Critical have listened carefully to community
 concerns. The project has been refined through a rigorous and transparent
 public process. The overall campus footprint has been reduced from earlier
 concepts, and the City’s draft framework includes clear operational guardrails
 that directly address the issues raised by residents. Robust oversight
 provisions and detailed development agreements ensure accountability,
 responsible construction practices, and meaningful long-term community
 benefits, all without shifting costs onto residents. The Chicagoland Associated
 General Contractors strongly supports the Karis Data Center Project. It is the
 right project in the right location, backed by enforceable standards and
 responsive community engagement. This investment will strengthen
 Naperville’s economy, create high-quality jobs, and secure sustained benefits
 for families and businesses throughout the community.

 Nora Wickman (Naperville) There is a school within half a mile of the proposed
 Data Center. Dupage Montessori is a school that serves hundreds of children,
 with students from infants through middle school. The pollution from the data
 center would be dangerous for the health and welfare of these children. The
 school address is 1111 E Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563. Please
 reconsider.

 Julie Rogers (Naperville) I do not support the Karis Data Center. The negative
 environmental and community impact is not worth it. Even if they acknowledge
 they will follow EPA guidelines, those guidelines are being updated to favor
 polluters as we speak. Our focus should be 100% focused minimizing the
 effects of climate change for our children and grandchildren. A data center just
 makes those goals related to climate change harder to achieve.

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 POSITION STATEMENTS

 SUPPORT
 Jawaid Ekram (Naperville)
 David Williams (Naperville)
 Sarah Williams (Naperville)

 OPPOSE
 Jennifer Velchek (Naperville)
 Lisa Polsby (Naperville)
 Melissa Gross (Naperville)
 Sharon L Josefson (Naperville)
 Christopher Brook (Naperville)
 Janice Grimm (Naperville)
 Ellie Tiemens (Naperville)
 Eric Stern (Naperville)
 Evangeline Kilar (Naperville)
 Samuel Elberts (Naperville)
 Steve Kilar (Naperville)
 Chris Robinson (Naperville)
 Barbara Sullivan (Naperville)
 Kathy Nelson (Naperville)
 Michael Ingram (Downers Grove) WSILDSA
 Danielle Zaininger (Naperville)
 Stephanie L. Duesing (Naperville)
 Maura Boland (Naperville)
 Sandra Martinich (Naperville)
 Karen V Peck (Naperville)
 Nathan Weddle (Naperville)
 Ellen Schumacher (Naperville)
 Meghan Jebb (Naperville)
 Dana Darwish (Naperville)
 Shahab Khan (Naperville)
 Becca Bogle (Naperville)
 Jacob Hildenbrand (Naperville)
 Maysoon Jadaan (Naperville)
 Ayesha Badar (Naperville)
 Yazan Elkhatib (Bolingbrook)
 Gigi Hashish (Lisle)
 Weronika Malek-Lubawski
 Lara Hamdan (Warrenville)
 Inayah (Naperville)
 James Dever (Naperville)
 Tiffany Brito (Naperville)
 Adeline Collins (Naperville)
 Tom (Naperville)
 Enrique Manzano (Naperville)
 Mary E Hamill (Naperville)
 Brian Wojciechowski (Naperville)
 Heather Meneghetti (Naperville)

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 Tamar Friedman (Naperville)
 Jennifer J Praveen (Naperville)
 Natalie Ramos (Naperville)
 Kelly Casmer (Naperville)
 Praveen Kannan (Naperville)
 Sonia Wang (Naperville)
 Stephanie Schisgall (Naperville)
 Brad Suik (Naperville)
 Teresa Belmonte (Naperville)
 Jamie Windt (Naperville)
 Michael Mask (Naperville)
 Alexis Belmonte (Naperville)
 Rebecca Bailey (Naperville)
 Adrian Belmonte (Naperville)
 Mitch Hopper (Naperville)
 Will Belmonte (Naperville)
 Alyssa Thiess (Lombard)
 Kyndell Colgrove (Naperville)
 Amy Colgrove (Naperville)
 Mike Wileman (Naperville)
 William Belmonte (Wheaton)
 Joseph Belmonte (Elmhurst)
 Donna Noble (Lombard)
 Patti Dougherty (Naperville)
 Diana Windt (Fort Myers FL)
 Peggy Colgrove (Naperville)
 Emily Helander (Naperville)
 David Howard (Naperville)
 Jane Brueggemann (Naperville)
 Laura Werner (Carol Stream)
 Sarah Reul (Naperville)
 Alison Fyhrie (Naperville)
 Michelle Mayhall (Naperville)
 Laura Hopper (Naperville)
 Lane Victoria Melchor (Naperville)
 Tony and Paula Loret de Mola (Naperville)
 Lindsay Fox (Naperville)
 Jacob Wiehn (Naperville)
 Carrie Cole (Naperville)
 Jinsook Kim (Naperville)
 Maria Strafford (Chicago)
 Ellen Shin (Naperville)
 Jacob Strafford (Naperville)
 April (Naperville)
 D Sandoval (Naperville)
 Jenna Windt (St. Charles)



 A motion was made by Mayor Wehrli, seconded by Councilman Wilson, to table
 the item to the Council meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026, to allow the
 Council additional time for review. The motion failed by the following vote:

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 Aye: 3- Wehrli, McBroom, and Wilson

 Nay: 6- Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, Syed, and White




 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Holzhauer,
 to deny the ordinance approving a conditional use for a data center, variances
 for parking and equipment screening wall height and an Owner’s
 Acknowledgement and Acceptance Agreement for the property located at 1960
 Lucent Lane (Karis Critical Data Center). The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 6- Gibson, Holzhauer, Jain, Kelly, Syed, and White

 Nay: 1- McBroom

 Abstain: 2- Wehrli, and Wilson

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

1. Approve the award of Bid 25-196, South Operation Center Generator Replacement, to
 Omega Electric DBA Temperature Service Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $1,599,000 plus a 3% contingency
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-196, South Operation Center Generator
 Replacement, to Omega Electric DBA Temperature Service Company, Inc. for an
 amount not to exceed $1,599,000 plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by
 the following vote:

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


2. Approve the award of Bid 25-244, Northwest Waterworks Improvements - Phase III, to
 Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,047,597, plus a 3%
 contingency, and for a 14-month term
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-244, Northwest Waterworks Improvements - Phase
 III, to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,047,597,
 plus a 3% contingency, and for a 14-month term. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

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


3. Approve the award of Bid 25-254, 2026 Saybrook Phase III Water Main Improvements, to
 Mauro Sewer Construction for an amount not to exceed $3,678,924.25, plus a 3%
 contingency, and for a 17-month term
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-254, 2026 Saybrook Phase III Water Main
 Improvements, to Mauro Sewer Construction for an amount not to exceed
 $3,678,924.25, plus a 3% contingency, and for a 17-month term. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

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


4. Approve the award of Bid 25-255, Ogden Avenue Phase II Water Main Improvements, to
 Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $4,019,300 plus a 3%
 contingency
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Bid 25-255, Ogden Avenue Phase II Water Main
 Improvements, to Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed
 $4,019,300 plus a 3% contingency. The motion carried by the following vote:

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


5. Approve the award of RFP 25-191, Electric GIS Utility Network Implementation and
 Migration, to RAMTeCH Software Solutions, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,469,059
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of RFP 25-191, Electric GIS Utility Network Implementation
 and Migration, to RAMTeCH Software Solutions, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
 $2,469,059. The motion carried by the following vote:

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


6. Approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 23-046, Fuel Delivery - Motor Fuel &
 Tank Wagon, to Luke Oil Company, Inc. and Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. for an amount
 not to exceed $1,300,000 and for a one-year term
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to
 approve the award of Option Year #3 to Contract 23-046, Fuel Delivery - Motor
 Fuel & Tank Wagon, to Luke Oil Company, Inc. and Al Warren Oil Company, Inc.
 for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 and for a one-year term. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

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

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

P. NEW BUSINESS:

 Affordable housing update
 Kelly requested an update on the progress being made in developing an
 affordable housing policy for the City.

 By consensus, Council directed staff to bring back a report at a future Council
 meeting for review and discussion regarding the City’s most recent efforts
 related to affordable housing, including the Affordable Housing Incentive
 Program (AHIP) and the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO).

Q. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to

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 adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026, at 10:45 p.m. The
 motion carried by a voice vote.




 /s/ Dawn C. Portner
 Dawn C. Portner
 City Clerk




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