Naperville City Council Meeting - October 6, 2026

The Naperville City Council met on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, with Mayor Scott Wehrli presiding. The meeting featured the withdrawal of the controversial Naperville Ridge development petition by Pulte Home Company, approval of a height adjustment for the Everly Trace townhome development, and various consent agenda and expenditure items including storm cleanup costs and seasonal roadway salt procurement. Significant attention was also given to ongoing traffic disruptions caused by DuPage Water Commission construction.

Awards and Recognitions

• Senior of the Year Awards: Presented to Mary Ann Bobosky and Rodney Randall for their decades of community service.
• Proclamation: Celebrated the 175th Anniversary of the Euclid Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch Masons.

Consent Calendar

• The Consent Agenda was approved 9-0 with item I9 (Everly Trace) pulled for separate discussion.
• Storm Restoration: Emergency procurement for the August 2026 storm cleanup was accepted at an amount not to exceed $554,463.
• Downtown Brick Paver: Bid awarded to Copenhaver Construction Inc. for $123,582.50 plus a 5% contingency.
• Municipal Center Blinds: Phase 1 replacement awarded to ODP Business Solutions for $265,007.
• Civil/Duct Work: Change Order to Meade Electric Company approved for $644,000 (total contract $1,044,713.08).
• Tree Trimming: Change Order for Parkway Tree Trimming Services approved for $70,000 (total contract $570,000).
• Atlas Subdivision: Final plat of subdivision and Owner's Acknowledgement and Acceptance approved.
• Turkey Trot 5K: Ordinance passed for temporary traffic controls and special event/amplifier permits.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Rita Treonis (Naperville): Thanked the Council and staff for their diligence on the Naperville Ridge issue, informing the Council that nearly 3,700 people signed a petition against the development. She advocated for a conservation-minded solution for the publicly-owned green space.
• Traffic Congestion (Council Discussion): Councilmembers McBroom, Sayed, Wilson, and Gibson expressed frustration over the lack of coordination and significant disruption caused by the DuPage Water Commission's road construction on Book Road, 75th Street, and 95th Street. City Manager Doug Krieger noted the City lacks authority over the project but will improve communication, stating Book Road is expected to open to 83rd Street later that week. Councilman Wilson noted that a meeting with the DuPage Water Commission had occurred and that the timeline for opening 75th to 87th was anticipated by October 17.
• Community Opposition (Naperville Ridge): The Council received 80 written positions of opposition and 13 written comments regarding the Naperville Ridge petition. Commenters cited the destruction of a mature oak forest (850-1,000 trees), critical habitat for state-threatened and federally endangered species, increased flood risks, traffic hazards, and a strong preference for the land to be preserved or transferred to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
• Marilyn Schweitzer (Naperville): Spoke regarding the Naperville Ridge withdrawal, arguing the development would have permanently destroyed 47% of a healthy woodland and wetland ecosystem, displacing wildlife and providing insufficient community benefit.

Discussion Items

1. Everly Trace Minor Change to Conditional Use (Item I9)

• Proposal: M/I Homes requested approval of a Minor Change to a Conditional Use to adjust the height of the townhome buildings at 25013 and 25035 West 111th Street by approximately 4 feet taller than originally approved.
• Resident Concerns (Jyothsna Kasu): The adjacent homeowner expressed strong privacy concerns, stating the 2-story townhomes would now be 28'5" and 36'10" tall, with windows directly facing her property. She reported cracked windows and vibrations from construction. She requested three conditions: accelerated planting of an evergreen buffer, a privacy fence, and pre-construction inspections with vibration monitoring.
• Developer Response (Russell Whitaker, representing M/I Homes): Stated the original elevation plans contained a typographical error and the buildings are standard two-story structures well under the 43-foot zoning limit. He agreed to expedite the evergreen planting but declined a fence for a single property, citing existing landscaping plans. He noted the heavy utility construction adjacent to the property line has been completed.
• Outcome: The Council approved the ordinance 9-0.

2. Naperville Ridge Petition Withdrawal (Item O1)

• Background: Mayor Wehrli announced that the City received a letter from counsel for Pulte Home Company withdrawing the Naperville Ridge petition. Under the Municipal Code, the withdrawal is final and the case is closed. Any future proposal must start the application process over from the beginning.
• Council Action: The Council voted unanimously (9-0) to remove the item from the agenda.

Key Outcomes

• Naperville Ridge Petition Withdrawn: Pulte Home Company withdrew its petition. The item was removed from the agenda without a vote on the merits. Future proposals must be submitted as a new petition.
• Everly Trace Height Adjustment Approved: Ordinance 26-99 was passed unanimously, permitting the increased building height.
• Roadway Salt Procured: Approved the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-243 to Morton Salt and Compass Minerals America, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,211,916 (9-0).
• Employee Insurance Benefits Renewed (All Approved 9-0):
  • Medical Claim Administration renewal with BCBSIL ($2,390,921.73).
  • Stop Loss Reinsurance with BCBSIL ($1,900,871.96).
  • Pharmacy Benefit Manager continuation with CVS/Caremark (no change).
  • Dental Claim Administration renewal with Delta Dental ($41,696 for three years).
• Future Traffic Coordination: City Manager directed staff to improve public communication regarding the DuPage Water Commission's construction schedule.