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CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
NOVEMBER 2, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Paul James, Richard Sticka, Larry Kot, Dave
Dockstader, Rose Ann Spears, Mike Anderson, Robert Allen, Tom Sowinski, Jim Nanninga, Dan
Kramer, Cindy Green.
Guests: See Attached List.
Colonial Parkway Project- Colonial Parkway, as per IDOT, is not wide enough to allow parking
on both sides of the street. It was determined that Colonial Parkway should be widened to 30
feet and that sidewalks be placed along the street. The sidewalk would extend to the northeast
and connect with the sidewalk on Mill St. The sidewalk would extend to the west, to Route 47.
There was some concern stated by some of the Colonial Parkway residents that there is some
abuse of the parking on the street. Some vehicles are parked within 10 feet of the driveways
and it is difficult to see If there is any traffic. It is also difficult for mall delivery. The residents
concerns for parking will be presented on the next Public Safety meeting. The Colonial Parkway
Street project will be placed on the November 9 council agenda.
TIF Presentation - Kathleen Field -Orr presented the Tax Increment Financing or TIF. TIF is a
program that allows for funding so that Cities can "clean up" some of the blighted or run down
areas. It also can be used for conservation areas to prevent them from becoming blighted areas.
In order for the City to become Involved, a Plan would need to be in place. The Plan would
require a Survey and Analysis of the City. This would help determine what parts have eligibility,
their scope of needs, and growth potential. Reports, required by State Law, would assist the
City to determine if there was a need to proceed. Also, a Public Hearing would be needed for
presentation of ordinances. If adopted, reports would be needed to Inform the State where and
what these moneys were used for. Reports would also be submitted to inform all taxing bodies.
This entire process should take approximately 120 days.
City Non - Health Ins /1Mt, Minimum - Maximum Risk Management -The Risk Management
program is a program that helps to cover losses incurred by injured employees. The amount of
money that the City would be able to save, was recommended to be placed in a premium bank
account in case it is needed at a later date. Over the past five years, Yorkville has had only one
year where losses have exceeded its premium. If the City were to have larger losses in two
consecutive years, it would have been recommended that they not join the program. It was
suggested that there should be an award or incentive dinner as the employees reward. This item
to be placed on the November 9 council agenda.
PC 2000 -23 Harry Linden The latest version of the annexation agreement has been distributed
to all alderman. The Public Hearing will be held on November 9, prior to the Council Meeting.
The item will be placed on the November 9 council agenda.
Change of Bank Signers A resolution needs to be made that will allow removal of Suit Cailmer
from the Bank accounts and to add Alderman Paul James.
The September Police Report to be placed on the November 9 council agenda for approval.
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Part -Time Police Officers Revised Salary-A study of the surrounding communities has been
made with regards to salary for part-time police officers. It was recommended from Public
Safety that the salaries be increased. It was recommended to accept the schedule as presented.
This item to be placed on the November 9 council agenda.
Liquor Control Ordinance Amendment -The latest version shows a modification of verbiage. It
states that the fee of $100 will be used for the review of an application and will help cover the
costs of the background check. A specific time frame has been added for renewal. This shifts
the burden to the applicant. The applicant must notify the City of any changes of ownership. If
there are any issues or concerns from business owners, they may attend the November 16 COW
meeting.
Kim King /Deputy Treasurer Resignation -Kim King has resigned the portion of her position that
is Deputy Treasurer. This position was created when the City Treasurer position was vacant. It
was suggested that her Job Description be reviewed for changes. Treasurer Allen stated that he
would like to thank her for all of her assistance she has given him in the past. A motion to
accept will be placed on the November 9 council agenda.
Additional Business:
A fax of the inter -fund transfers needs to be signed.
Mr. Dettmer has had a heart attack and angio- plasty performed at Mercy Hospital. He is
recovering nicely.
Final payment is due on City Hall. It was noted that there is a problem with the floor located at
Holly's desk and outside of Jim's office. That area is high traffic and the floor Is buckling. It was
suggested that the last payment be withheld until the floor is repaired.
A letter of introduction was received from Lynn Dubajic, by Mayor Prochaska. Ms. DubajiC is the
Executive Director of the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation. The letter explained to
the City what projects are currently being pursued and what projects have been completed.
There are repairs that will be made to the Chapel on the Green. The repairs will be done by
volunteers and they are requesting that the $40 building fee be waived. it was noted that it is
important to encourage volunteerism.
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Green
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