City Council Minutes 2020 12-08-20 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 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,DECEMBER 8.2020
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
^ City Clerk Pickering called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present (electronic attendance)
Transier Present (electronic attendance)
Ward 11 Milschewski Present (electronic attendance)
Plocher Present (electronic attendance)
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Frieders Present (electronic attendance)
Ward IV Tarulis Present (electronic attendance)
Peterson Present (electronic attendance)
Staff in attendance at city hall: City Administrator Olson and Chief of Police Jensen.
Staff in attendance electronically: City Clerk Pickering, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community
Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director
Evans,Assistant City Administrator Willrett, Building Code Official Ratos,Attorney Orr and EEI
Engineer Sanderson.
Clerk's Note: Due to COVID-19, in accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster
Proclamation issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the
Illinois Emergency Management Act,the United City of Yorkville encouraged social distancing by
allowing remote attendance to the City Council meeting.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person while practicing social distancing as
well as being able to access the meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video,audio and
^ telephonic participation.
A meeting notice was posted on the city's website on the agenda,minutes and packets webpage with
instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the
meeting remotely: hgps://us02web.zoom.us/i/89967117225?pwd=T"HOEJtbOcvNDkwNGo4dzZiSWdCUT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 899 6711 7225.
Mayor Purcell stated that he has determined that under the Governor's orders the meeting can be held
with electronic attendance for the safety of the council members and the public and to help prevent the
spread of the coronavirus.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Shop with a Cop
Alderman Funkhouser announced that the Kiwanis Club was partnering with the police department this
year for the police department's Shop with a Cop program. He said that the program helps provide gifts
to children in need. Chief Jensen said they have currently raised$1600.00 in donations between the
officers,the aldermen, and the Kiwanis Club. He said that so far,they have twenty-five children they will
be shopping for. Alderman Funkhouser said there are a few ways for people to still help if they are
interested. Shopping will take place on Thursday, so donations are still being accepted if anyone would
like to donate. If anyone wants to help next week,they can volunteer to help wrap or deliver the presents.
Riverfront Park Band Shell
Parks and Recreation Director Evans said that a couple of months ago,a group of citizens approached
staff about an idea to develop a band shell at the riverfront on the existing concrete pad area. Staff met
with the group to discuss potential options and the group presented the idea to the Park Board at the
November meeting. The Park Board is in favor of moving forward with this idea. Paul Mulligan
explained that the goal of the group is to develop the band shell using private donations. They think the
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Riverfront Park is a great location to place the band shell. Boyd Ingemunson explained that Mr. Mulligan
has put together a non-profit called Patrons Launching Arts in Yorkville(P.L.A.Y.). The group would
like to make Yorkville an entertainment spot and to provide a real cultural center to downtown Yorkville.
The idea is that the band shell will be funded through private funding and the non-profit organization will
then run and manage the band shell on behalf of the city. This is an opportunity to use private funds to
improve the Riverfront with the city maintaining control over the management of the structure. They are
here tonight to see if the City Council is interested in this idea so they can meet with potential investors.
Council members commented that they liked the idea of a private-public partnership and they like the idea
of the project being funded through private donations instead of taxpayer money. The council was in
favor of the group moving forward with their idea.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Intent of the United City of Yorkville to sell not to exceed$8,250,000 General Obligation
Alternate Revenue Bonds.
Public hearing to receive public comments on the proposal to sell general obligation alternate
revenue bonds of the City in the amount of not to exceed $8,250,000 for the purpose of providing
funds for(i)the acquisition of the real property located within the City at 651 Prairie Pointe Drive
and the vacant Lot 2 adjacent thereto; (ii)the conversion of the existing building at 651 Prairie
Pointe Drive into a new Yorkville City Hall and the acquisition of fixtures, furnishings and
equipment for use therein; (iii)the acquisition of additional police cars and a new police
communication system; (iv)road construction and repairs; and(v)the renovation and repurposing
of the existing Yorkville City Hall at 800 Game Farm Road.
Please see attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—November 10,2020
^ 2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—November 24,2020
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 340,779.83 (vendors)
$ 312,892.77 (payroll period ending 11/25/20)
$ 653,672.60 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Milschewski;
seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Tax Levy
(CC 2020-93)
Resolution 2020-78 Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all City Funds
Ordinance 2020-72 for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year
^ Beginning on May 1,2021 and Ending on April 30,2022
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Requesting Separate Limiting Rates for all
City Funds and to approve an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year
Beginning on May 1,2021 and Ending on April 30,2022. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by
Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye
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Ordinance 2020-73 Authorizing the Sixth Amendment to the Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1,2020 and Ending on
April 30,2021 (Local CURE Economic Support Program)
(CC 2020-86)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authoring the Sixth Amendment to the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2020 and Ending on April 30, 2021 (Local
CURE Economic Support Program). So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman
Peterson.
.-. Mayor Purcell explained that based on the direction that the aldermen gave at the last meeting,this
ordinance would allocate $200,000 to be used towards the city program to help local businesses with
grants. Mayor Purcell said that the city hopes to hear from the state in the next week or two if the city's
grant application is approved.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye, Plocher-aye,
Frieders-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye
Meeting Schedule for 2021
(CC 2020-97)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the meeting schedule for 2021 as presented. So moved by
Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman Frieders.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-I
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,Plocher-aye, Frieders-nay,
Peterson-aye, Koch-aye,Milschewski-aye, Funkhouser-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2020-74 Amending the Code of Ordinances Regulating
On-Street Parking(Blackberry Shore Lane)
(PW 2020-66)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Regulating
On-Street Parking(Blackberry Shore Lane)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded j
by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye,Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,
Koch-aye, Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2020-75 Repealing an Incentive Program for the Construction of New Homes
(EDC 2020-53)
Alderman Milschewski made a motion to approve an Ordinance Repealing an Incentive Program for the
Construction of New Homes and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman
Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Frieders-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye,
Milschewski-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Alderman Funkhouser reported the December 161h Administration meeting has been cancelled.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
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COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
Sign Code
Mayor Purcell said Paradise Car Wash would like to replace the message board on their current sign with
an LED message board. He said that the city's current sign ordinance does not allow them to do this
^ because the new sign would be too large under the current sign ordinance. Mayor Purcell would like to
be able to help local businesses, so he is going to authorize staff to issue a permit to the business,which
will then be followed with an amendment to the city's sign ordinance.
Comments were made that this ordinance has been in place and other businesses have complied with it.
While it is understood that businesses are currently facing financial challenges due to the pandemic, other
businesses have been turned down for similar requests or they spent money and complied with the sign
ordinance. Other council members were in favor of allowing this sign to be updated with the new
message board,even if the resulting sign is larger than what is currently allowed by ordinance.
FY 21 Budget Update
(CC 2020-98)
Administrator Olson said that there was nothing new to report since the last council meeting.
Prairie Pointe Building Update
(CC 2020-99)
Administrator Olson reported that the due diligence period for the acquisition of 651 Prairie Pointe Drive
ends Friday,December 11'. Building Code Official Ratos,after consultation with other consultants,has
concluded that nothing has been found which would prohibit the city from moving forward with the
purchase. The closing will take place next week. The cost estimate for parking lot improvements,along
with resurfacing the private streets of Prairie Pointe Drive and Crimson Lane,fixing curbs and completing
ADA sidewalk repairs are estimated to be almost$500,000. Regarding the planning process,meetings
are scheduled next week between the architects and staff members. It was asked if the aldermen could
also meet with the architects. Administrator Olson responded that since a steering committee was not
being formed,the plan was for staff to update the aldermen at council meetings and take their feedback
back to the architects. He said that while it was not currently planned for the aldermen to meet with the
architects, it could be discussed further if the aldermen wanted to meet with the architects.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Chuck Yeager
Alderman Tarulis noted that the country lost one if its heroes this week with the passing of General Chuck
Yeager who was the first pilot to break the sound barrier many years ago.
Pearl Harbor Day
Mayor Purcell noted that yesterday was Pearl Harbor Day. He felt it was important for Pearl Harbor Day
to be recognized so that the younger generations would not forget this important day in history.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Lucas Robinson,reporter with the Kendall County Record,asked if the Local CURE Economic Support
Program from earlier in the meeting was being funded from reimbursement monies previously received
by the city. Mayor Purcell responded that yes, it was being funded from federal monies that passed to the
state and then were received by the city.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell stated that an executive session would not be held this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Frieders; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Lisa Pickering,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville,Illinois
Tuesday,December 8 ,2020
7 :00 p .m .
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PRESENT:
Mr.John Purcell,Mayor;
Mr.Ken Koch,Alderman;
Mr.Dan Transier,Alderman;
Ms.Jackie Milschewski,Alderman;
Mr.Arden Joe Plocher,Alderman;
Mr.Chris Funkhouser,Alderman;
Mr.Joel Frieders,Alderman;
Mr.Seaver Tarulis,Alderman;
Mr.Jason Peterson,Alderman.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr.Bart Olson,City Administrator,
Mr.James Jensen,Chief of Police,
Ms.Lisa Pickering,City Clerk,
Mr.Eric Dhuse,Public Works Director,
Ms.Krysti Barksdale-Noble,Community
Development Director,
Mr.Rob Fredrickson,Finance Director,
Mr.Tim Evans,Parks and Recreation
Director,
Ms.Erin Willrett,Assistant City
Administrator,
Ms.Kathleen Field-Orr,City Attorney;
Mr.Brad Sanderson,City Engineer.
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(WHEREUPON,the following
proceedings were had in
public hearing:)
MAYOR PURCELL:I will now open the
public hearing regarding the intent of the United
City of Yorkville to sell not to exceed
$8 ,250,000 in General Obligation Alternate
Revenue Bonds for the purposes of the acquisition
of the real property located within the city at
651 Prairie Point Drive and the vacant Lot 2
adjacent;the conversion of the existing building
into a new Yorkville City Hall and the
acquisition of fixtures,furnishings and
equipment for the use therein,and that City Hall
would contain the police department;the use of
additional police cars or,excuse me,the
acquisition of additional police cars and a new
police communication system;road construction
and repairs;the renovation or repurposing of the
existing Yorkville City Hall at 800 Garm Farm
Road,and that's what these moneys could be used
for,doesn't mean it will be used for each one of
those,but this way it's all encompassing as
potential uses.
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Now that the public hearing is open,
I will ask are there any members of the public
here at City Hall who have any comments?
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL:I see no public here at
City Hall with comments.I will ask if there are
members of the public in the Zoom land who have
City --or have any comments.
(No response.)
MAYOR PURCELL:I hear none.Having
heard no comments,I am looking for --or do I
just make a motion or do I close myself,I
forget?
MS.ORR:You can just close the public
hearing.
MAYOR PURCELL:Okay.I will just close
the public hearing.Perfect.Public hearing is
now closed.Thank you very much.
(Which were all the
proceedings had in the
public hearing portion
of the meeting.)
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I,Christine M.Vitosh, a Certified Shorthand
Reporter,do hereby certify that I transcribed
the proceedings had at the pubic hearing and that
the foregoing,Pages 1 through 5,inclusive,is a
true,correct and complete computer-generated
transcript of the proceedings had at the time and
place aforesaid.
I further certify that my certificate annexed
hereto applies to the original transcript and
copies thereof,signed and certified under my
hand only. I assume no responsibility for the
accuracy of any reproduced copies not made under
my control or direction.
As certification thereof, I have hereunto set
my hand this 29th day of December, A.D.,2020.
Christine M.Vitosh,CSR
Illinois CSR No.084-002883
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