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City Council Meeting

April 21, 2026 · Bellevue, IL
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Attendees

Mayor Malakoutian (Mayor)
Deputy Mayor Hamilton (Deputy Mayor)
Councilmember Bhargava (Councilmember)
Councilmember Briar (Councilmember)
Councilmember Nieuwenhuis (Councilmember)
Councilmember Robinson (Councilmember)
Councilmember Sumadiwirya (Councilmember)
✓ Present: 7/7

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

#2

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved by a vote of 7-0

#3

Oral Communications

Public comments were heard on various topics

#4

Consent Calendar

Several motions were approved, including payment of claims and payroll, and a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with King County

#5

Study Session

A study session was held on the budget process and transportation investments

#6

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Public Comments

10 speakers
Kian Bradley · Topic: Support for Vision Zero program

Expressed concern regarding serious injuries and fatalities on Bellevue streets in 2025

Vicky Clarke · Topic: Multimodal streets

Spoke in favor of accommodating walking, biking, rolling, taking transit and driving

Christopher Randels · Topic: Complete streets projects

Encouraged the City to move quickly to provide complete streets projects in cost-effective ways

Karen Armstead · Topic: Traffic and road safety

Noted residents' ongoing concerns about traffic and road safety in the Vasa Park neighborhood

Bob Armstead · Topic: Sidewalks and crosswalks

Asked the Council to consider their neighborhood for transportation investments

Tim Hay · Topic: Parking requirements

Commented on the role of the automobile throughout U.S. history and expressed concern about the elimination of parking requirements for certain housing projects

Maria Hudson · Topic: Bellevue Police Department

Expressed concerns regarding issues involving her daughter and urged the Council to request a third-party review

Juan Ramos · Topic: Traffic safety

Expressed concern regarding traffic safety and fatalities

Heidi Dean · Topic: Transportation benefit district

Encouraged the City to develop a project list if the district is funded

Joe Kunzler · Topic: Oral communications rules

Commented on the Kirkland City Council's handling of oral communications during meetings