City Council Minutes 2002 02-05-02 (special cc) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE. KENDALL COUNTY. ILLINOIS. HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS. 800 GAME FARM ROAD. ON TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 5- 2002.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 p-m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk M-dschewski called the roll.
Ward I James Present
Sticka Present
Ward H Burd Present (arrived 7:03 P.M.)
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Present
Munns Absent (arrived for Executive Session at 7:45 P.M.)
Ward IV Besco Present
Spears Present
OUORUM
A quorum was established-
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed guests and asked those present to register their attendance by
entering their name on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
None.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
(Resolution) 2002 -1 Resolution of Suonort for Prairie Parkwav,
-" Mayor Prochaska reported that the Council had received a draft of the resolution m their packets.
He indicated that it had been changed per a recommendation from a citizen who attended the
Town Meeting on January 31, 2002 regarding the ready access to local surface streets. This was
added as the last `whereas" paragraph.
Mayor Prochaska also discussed another issue brought up by a resident regarding if the support
for the Prairie Parkway would indicate no support for Routes 34 and 47. The Mayor stated that
he did not want to give this indication and asked to add an additional final F ,=. &.4 not included
in the draft. He read the paragraph:
"Finally, the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville, also urge IDOT
officials to work with the City and maintain a diligent effort to improve Illinois Routes 34
and 47 thus providing safe efficient passage while minimisin impact through Yorkville."
The mayor asked for and received no comments from the Council.
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to accept and approve the Resolution of Support for the
Prairie Parkway, with the addition of the final paragraph he read So moved by Alderman Sticka;
seconded by Alderwoman Burd.
City Administrator, Tony Graff, asked the mayor if this would be sent to IDOT (Illinois
Department of Transportation) and the mayor said it would be sent to them before their February
10, 2002 deadline so it would be officially on the record
Alderman Sticka expressed that he has struggled with giving his support to this resolution due to
personal experience with the construction of Route 355. While he agrees with the resolution and
knows the benefits the Parkway will bring to the City, he realizes many people will pay the price
for this. He stated that he could not vote "yes" to this with his whole heart. He stated that he
agreed with the may final paragraph.
Alderman Kot stated that he had some of the same concerns Alderman Sticka but is taping a
different view. He looks at this as an opportunity to control growth west of Yorkville. He feels
that there is a need to plan ahead or there will be problems with the growth. He expressed his
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support for the individuals effected by this but hopefully the state will work with them to
minimize the impact.
Mayor Prochaska reiterated his support of the Prairie Parkway. He stated that the Chicago region
has been a growth area for the last ten years and the area needs to do some planning for the
future. He said the planning of a limited access road by working with 1DOT and landowners and
setting aside open space so the rural feel of the area is preserved is no easy task but not
insurmountable. An effort on everyone's part today will be looked back upon twenty to thirty
years from now and discussed if it was done correctly.
Alderwoman Burd commented that she lived in Lisle near Route 355. She said the construction
of that road was jarring because it came through existing communities. She expressed her hope
that no one will have to live adjacent to this road and that it would be more scenic and positive to
the area. She expressed her sadness in seeing people possibly displaced from their homes and
doesn't feel this should be taken lightly.
Alderwoman Spears stated that value could not be place on property that has been in a family for
150 years. She stated that she was not convinced this is the right route and has mixed feelings
about the Parkway. She stated she could not support the Resolution.
A gentleman in the audience had a question and Mayor Prochaska stated that the floor had been
open earlier in the meeting for citizen's continents but that now the floor was closed to this; the
Council was in the middle of deliberations. Treasurer Allen expressed his concern that the
gentleman should be given a chance to speak at this time.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays -2
Sticka -nay, Anderson aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot aye, Spears nay
Mayor Prochaska stated that now that the deliberation was over, were there any comments from
the audience. Treasurer Allen reiterated Iris concern that the gentleman m the audience was not
allowed to speak. Mr. Allen questioned the gentleman as to if he was a Yorkville citizen and a
registered voter. Mayor Prochaska stated that the gentleman's personal information was not the
issue at hand.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discipline,
performance or dismissal of a specific employee. He asked that the City Administrator, City
Attorney, City Clerk, and City Treasurer be included in the session. So moved by Alderwoman
Spears; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Imes-aye, Kot aye, Spears -aye Sticky aye, Anderson -aye, Besco -aye, Burd -aye
The Council adjourned to the conference room.
When the Council returned, Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to return into regular session.
So moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Anderson.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays-0
Besco -aye, Burd -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye,
Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Sticka -aye, Anderson -aye
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to confirm the City Administrator's recommendation to
discharge employee Sandra Marker. So moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderman
Mumrs.
- Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays2
Munns -aye, Spears-aye, Sticky, nay, Anderson -aye,
Besco aye, Burd -nay, James -aye, Kot -aye
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn the special meeting of the City Council. So
moved by Alderman Anderson; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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City of Yorkville, Illinois
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