City Council Minutes 2016 01-26-16 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCH,CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY,JANUARY 26,201
Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Warren called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Kot Present
Ward III Frieders Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Teeling Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren,City Attorney Orr,City Administrator Olson,Police Chief Hart,Deputy
Chief of Police Hilt,Deputy Chief of Police Klingel,Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director
Fredrickson,EEI Engineer Sanderson,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Director of
Parks and Recreation Evans
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Golinski stated item#6(ADM 2016-08)on the Consent Agenda,Ordinance Providing for
Issuance of United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois Special Service Area Numbers 2005-108
and 2005-109 Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016,be moved to the regular meeting under
Administration Committee.
Amendment approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Paul LaLonde,assistant executive director of the Voluntary Action Center, spoke in favor of the senior
independent living facility.As an advocate for the senior community the two most important issues are
access to the businesses and services of the community and affordable housing.He feels that this project
meets both of these requirements.
Geraldine S. lives in area senior housing. She can say that the residents of her senior housing offer no
negative impact to the area of which they live. She said there is a waiting list for the building she is in and
she is in favor of additional senior housing in the area.
Rita Murphy thinks the City needs to consider this.Housing is not a luxury but a necessity. She hopes the
City will allow this senior housing to be built.
Karylin Clevenger,Kendall County Information&Assistance Specialist,stated working with seniors is
her passion. She is concerned with the lack of available senior housing in Kendall County. She described
the many positive attributes of the senior housing development.Her research shows that all the Kendall
County senior housing is full. She believes it is important that the community provides this type of
housing for its aging residents,so they are not displaced to other communities.
Darin Peterson,lifelong resident of Yorkville, spoke in favor of the senior housing development project.
When completed,this project should not be burden on the community.He supports the project due to the
positive impact it will have on the properties where he lives.He believes all should look at the greater
good of Yorkville's community.
Scott Flynn,business owner and resident of Yorkville on Walnut Street,stated when he moved to
Yorkville,he chose to live on a spacious lot with lots of open area around him.He understands the need
for this project,but doesn't feel this is the correct place to build it.
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Regina Moe,resident,is not against affordable senior housing. She if this is built,then when she is
outside,her privacy is gone. She strongly feels this senior living independent housing does not belong in
the proposed location.This is not acceptable to them.
Greg Rourke, Longford Lakes subdivision,is concerned about this project. He feels that the size of the
building may create a serious water runoff problem and questions whether the size of the water retention
area is large enough.
Hartley Pierson, 12 year resident of Yorkville,has strong feelings towards Yorkville.He thinks it is
essential to have affordable senior living housing in Yorkville.The biggest problem with the senior
independent living facility is that the site is too small for the building and the building is too tall for the
neighborhood.He took a poll of the residents in his community and found out that all but one were
against this project.He believes this would be a fine facility for another location in the City.
Ann Moehring, 14 year resident,discussed how the senior independent living facility will negatively
affect property values of the adjacent properties.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Wrigley Site Expansion—EDP(Intersection Improvements)—MFT Resolution 2016-03—authorize
City Clerk to execute(PW 2015-79)
2.Water Department Reports for September—December 2015 (PW 2016-01)
3. Ordinance 2016-09 Authorizing and Granting a Franchise to Northern Illinois Gas Company(d/b/a
Nicor Gas Company)Its Successors and Assigns,to Construct,Operate and Maintain a Natural Gas
Distributing System in and Through the City of Yorkville,Illinois—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute(PW 2016-03)
4.Mill Street LAFO(PW 2016-05)
a.Resolution 2016-04 Authorizing the City to Share in the Construction Costs for the Roadway
Improvement of the Mill Street LAFO Project—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
b.Local Public Agency Agreement between the City and the State—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute
c. Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation between the City and
Engineering Enterprises,Inc.—authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
5. Monthly Treasurer's Report for November and December 2015 (ADM 2016-02)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman
Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Colosimo-aye,Milschewski-aye,Tarulis-aye,Frieders-aye,
Funkhouser-aye,Koch-aye, Teeling-aye,Kot-aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
None.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$1,548,222.55.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Appointment
(CC 2016-06)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Randy Harker to the
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman
Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Teeling-aye,Koch-aye,
Kot-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2016-10 Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 2016-1 in the
United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois and Providing for
Other Procedures in Connection Therewith(Caledonia)
(PW 2016-06)
Alderman Funkhouser made a motion to approve an ordinance proposing the establishment of special
service area number 2016-1 in the United City of Yorkville and providing for other procedures in
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connection therewith(Caledonia)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and also setting a
public hearing date of April 12,2016; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Alderman Colosimo and City Attorney Orr discussed this ordinance.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Teeling-aye,Koch-aye,Kot-aye,
Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2016-11 Establishing a New Single-Family Attached Dwelling Construction Incentive
Program(B.U.I.L.D.T.O.O.Program)
(EDC 2015-43)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve an ordinance establishing a new single-family attached
dwelling construction incentive program(B.U.I.L.D. T.O.O.program)and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Kot was for the original B.U.I.L.D.program.He would like to know if there is a way to put in
a provision which offers the benefit to owner occupied properties only.He asked City Attorney Orr if the
property was sold during the 12 month waiting period if there is a provision that allows the City to have
funds returned.City Attorney Orr said there would have to be a provision put in by the Council.
Alderman Colosimo is not in support of the B.U.I.L.D.as originally structured and fmds it difficult to
believe that the addition of multi-family units to a new program will make it anymore advantageous to the
City. He will be voting against this and encourages his fellow Alderman to do the same.Alderman Koch
sees a need to monitor the year long residency requirement.He will not be supporting this ordinance.
Alderman Teeling read a prepared written statement that she wrote regarding the history of the B.U.I.L.D
Program and how it has benefited the community over the past few years. She is in support of renewing
the program.Alderman Funkhouser was a proponent of the original B.U.I.L.D.program but does not
support this ordinance of B.U.I.L.D. T.O.O.Alderman Colosimo defended his position and does not
believe that a$5000 incentive will entice an individual to move to Yorkville.He feels the only way to
draw people to the community is to support business growth and the jobs they bring to a community.
Mayor Golinski is a strong supporter of the B.U.I.L.D.program.Alderman Colosimo believes Yorkville
is out performing Oswego in build permits due to the number of significant changes the City has made
and not to the credit of the B.U.I.L.D.program.Alderman Funkhouser stated the facts show that the
highest percentage of people taking advantages of the program came from outside the Yorkville area.
Alderman Kot stated the Ryland builders attributed a very good number of new housing starts to the
B.U.I.L.D.program.Mayor Golinski stated Yorkville is being forward thinking and doing things to get
rooftops here.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-5 Nays-4
Teeling-aye,Koch-nay,Kot-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-nay,
Colosimo-nay,Funkhouser-nay,Milschewski-aye,Mayor Golinski-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance Providing for Issuance of United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois Special
Service Area Numbers 2005-108 and 2005-109 Special Tax Refunding Bonds,
Series 2016-authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
(ADM 2016-08)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve an ordinance providing for issuance of United City of
Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois Special Service Area Numbers 2005-108 and 2005-109 Special Tax
Refunding Bonds, Series 2016-authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Frieders.
n City Administrator Olson stated the City is recommending tabling this ordinance for two weeks while the
City fills in some of the blanks and change a couple of the words and meaning in the ordinance.
Peter Rafael,City's underwriter of this bond,gave a short explanation of the actual bond itself,and what
he is going to be doing to pre-market the bond before the City approves it on the next City Council
meeting.
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to table the ordinance providing for issuance of these bonds until
February 9,2016; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
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Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye,Teeling-aye,
Koch-aye,Kot-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye
PARK BOARD
Ordinance 2016-12 Amending the Liquor Regulations to Continue to Allow Possession
and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages at the Steven G.Bridge
Park During Adult Softball League Games
(CC 2016-07)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance amending the liquor regulations to continue
to allow possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Steven G.Bridge Park during adult
softball league games and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Alderman Frieders asked if the City had any complaints or issues last year.The answer was no.
Motion approved by a roll call vote.Ayes-8 Nays-0
Teeling-aye,Koch-aye,Kot-aye,Frieders-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Colosimo-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Milschewski-aye
PLAN COMMISSION
GC Housing Development—Senior Independent Living Facility
(Rezoning and Variance)—Northeast Corner of Walnut and Freeman
(PC 2015-16 and ZBA 2015-06)
Jeffrey Crain addressed the Mayor,Council,and residents of Yorkville.He presented the GC Housing
Development.He described why Yorkville was chosen for this development.He stated that the site for
this project was chosen because it best meets all the criteria of the Illinois Housing Development
Authority,which is the department that will determine which properties will qualify for a tax credit.He
then described how the property would be used and best blend in with the surrounding neighborhood.
This group met with the City's staff and took into account a number of their recommendations.Mr. Crain
presented several illustrations showing the recommended modifications.He disused how the lot coverage
for the site far exceeds the City's 7%maximum standard,and provides approximately 58%lot usage.
Alderman Funkhouser questioned the impact on the lot coverage ratio for Longford Lakes.Mr. Crain
could not answer the impact as questioned. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble answered
the density of Longford Lakes is 5.4.Mr.Crain went on to describe the structure of the building and how
it far exceeds the requirements of the City's building ordinance.He covered the existing plan,the plans
density,and lot coverage.He then described the many benefits this project brings to the City of Yorkville.
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Mayor Golinski wanted his thoughts on the record.He is a strong advocate for this development.He read
a portion of the draft report of the City's new comprehensive plan,which is on the City's webpage.Mayor
Golinski feels there is truly a need for this type of housing in Yorkville.The City has an obligation to
provide an affordable option to keep its senior residents in this community.Mayor Golinski feels this is a
perfect location for this GC Housing Development. It is walk able to all kinds of amenities.He feels that
this area should have always been zoned R4.Though two committees voted this housing project down,
the committees had a more restrictive criteria to work with and the Council needs to consider the whole
picture.He asked the Council not to squander this opportunity.Alderman Milschewski can't see a four
story building in that area. She would support something there for seniors but not a four story building.
She doesn't feel that fits.Her concern is that the project was presented as a low income development,and
the cost structure for the facility does not seem to reflect that. She stated that many seniors just can't
afford this.
Jeffrey Crain responded to Alderman Milschewski's comments.He stated that 20%of the units will be at
the 30%adjusted median income,which would be 15 apartments.He stated that this has never been
characterized as low income,but as affordable.He discussed the complications that were presented when
looking into buying the adjacent property.He also discussed landscaping provisions that far exceed the
minimum requirements of the City.He stated that he tried to address the most obvious concerns of the
neighbors.
Alderman Frieders can see both sides of this issue.He believes that the financial benefits to the City
outweigh the burden it puts on these few residents.He believes the City needs to focus on providing
housing for its seniors.Mayor Golinski added that Yorkville was voted one of the top cities in Illinois to
raise a family.He doubts Yorkville would make the list of top places to retire. It is time to change that.
Alderman Funkhouser went over the merits of the proposed project,and asserts that this project is not
suited for the proposed parcel.Jeffrey Crain explained the rational for making the project a four story
building.The reason for this was to accommodate access to indoor first floor parking and to limit the
amount of service parking area.If the project was changed to a three story building it would greatly
increase the lot coverage ratio by requiring additional service parking and thus reducing the green area.
He believes the project as presented provides the most benefit for the City and the residents of this
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building.Alderman Tarulis feels,that too often,communities of this nature are located to far from
services that the seniors need.This project is located so that the seniors could benefit from area
businesses.Jeffrey Crain reiterated that the proposed site is in fact the most suited property in the City to
meet the criteria set forth by the State to allow for the tax credits to be awarded.Alderman Funkhouser
discussed the senior housing in the area and how it differs from this project.He would more likely be in
favor of the project if it was limited to a three story building.Alderman Kot stated his decision on this
came easily.He views himself as a voice of his constituents.He stated that the majority of the residents
that have weighed in on this issue are against it.He believes there is a definite need for senior housing but
n just not in this location.
Mayor Golinski stated this will be back in front of the Council in two weeks to be voted on.
• 9923 Walker Road in Kendall Township—Special Use—1.5 Mile Review
(PC 2015-17)
Mayor Golinski stated that this was informational.There was no discussion on this topic.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Minutes submi by:
Beth Warren,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville,Illinois
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