Beekeeping debate delayed again in Des Plaines

This time, 1st Ward Alderman Mark Lysakowski, the 3rd Ward’s Sean Oskerka and the 5th Ward’s Carla Brookman weren’t present for the evening’s council meeting.

The debate initially was scheduled Sept. 16 but was postponed then because the 7th Ward’s Patsy Smith and the 8th Ward’s Michael Charewicz were absent.

The proposal now is scheduled for discussion at the council’s Oct. 21 meeting. That’s set to begin at 7 p.m. at city hall, 1420 Miner St.

Officials are considering allowing up to 10 residents to maintain hives during a two-year pilot program.

Apiaries only would be allowed on properties zoned for residential use, and they would be regulated. Formal permits would be required.

Arlington Heights, Deer Park, Elgin, Elk Grove Village and Naperville are among the communities that allow beekeeping. Rules vary from town to town.