City Council Minutes 2022 09-13-22 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, SEPTEMBER 13,2022
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present (electronic attendance)
Transier Present
Ward II Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Peterson Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson,Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Orr,Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Assistant City Administrator
Willrett,Facilities Manager Raasch,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: littpsi/us02web.zoom.us/j/864933441409pwd—Y XkOW V I I SOMvVmJjcUZLbkFicnpJU 109.
The Zoom meeting ID was 864 9334 4140.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Sale of Old Post Office—
201 W.Hydraulic Street RFP Opening
Mayor Purcell reported that the City did not receive any requests for proposals for the sale of the old post
office.Mayor Purcell shared the City will continue to use the building as is.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—August 9,2022
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council—August 23,2022
3. Bill Payments for Approval
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$ 1,225,748.45 (vendors)
$ 151,981.12 (wire payments)
$ 420,994.25 (payroll period ending 08/19/2022)
$ 351,061.95 (payroll period ending 09/02/2022)
$ 2,149,785.77 (total)
4. Ordinance 2022-36 Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and between the United City of
Yorkville and the Williams Group,LLC(Fox Republic Brewing)—authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute(EDC 2022-58)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Peterson-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Sale of Old Post Office—201 W.Hydraulic Street
(ARC Building)Request for Proposals
(CC 2022-22)
Mayor Purcell stated again that there were no proposals to open.Alderman Funkhouser asked if there was
anyone interested.Mayor Purcell shared that Lynn Dubjaic had reached out to many people who had an
interest in the building in the past,but no one had submitted a proposal.
National Suicide Prevention+Action Month Proclamation
(CC 2022-36)
Mayor Purcell proclaimed the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in
the United City of Yorkville(see attached).
Constitution Week Proclamation
(CC 2022-37)
Mayor Purcell proclaimed September 17-23,2022,as Constitution Week in the United City of Yorkville
(see attached).
IL Rt 47 and Van Emmon Intersection
Traffic Signal Repair
(CC 2022-38)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the quote from Meade Electric in the amount not to exceed
$42,646 for the repair of damage done to the conduit under Rt. 47 at Van Emmon Street traffic signal. So
moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Marek-aye,Peterson-aye,Koch-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Preschool Partnership
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported the preschool partnership started this week.
Yorkville StoryWalk
The StoryWalk unveiling is scheduled for September 27th from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at the Heartland
Park.
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Pickleball Court
The pickleball court may be open later this week.
Yorktoberfest
Yorktoberfest will be on Friday, September 30`h and Saturday, October I"at the east side of Riverfront
Park. This event will have multiple bands and food. The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting
family activities.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District
Alderman Soling reported there had been no monkeypox detected during their testing. He also shared the
smoke testing should start in the next few weeks.
Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Alderman Funkhouser reported that the AACVB wrapped up their annual budget and is ahead of what
they anticipated. They have also noticed tourism numbers are going back up.
KenCom
Alderman Funkhouser reported the KenCom cameras are scheduled to start going live, and locations have
been determined. There are ten cameras,but not all are active at this time.
Kiwanis Club of Yorkville
Alderman Funkhouser shared Kiwanis Club of Yorkville awarded $10,000 scholarships to six students
from Yorkville. As a reminder, Yorktoberfest proceeds will go to the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville Illinois
Foundation.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
City Building Updates
Resolution 2022-38 Approving Change Orders Relating
to 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois
(Fourth Set of Change Orders)
(CC 2021-04)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving Change Orders Relating to 651
Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, Illinois(Fourth Set of Change Orders) and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Peterson; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Peterson-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson reported the preliminary engineering items and location discussions have been
taking place. The formal hearing is scheduled via zoom for October 10`h. The property for the public
works facility is set to close sometime in October.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Darrin Peterson, Molly Krempski, Mike Krempski, Fred Dusell, and David Nigel addressed the Council
separately to share their concerns about restaurants within the City holding drag shows. They believe
these performances should be considered adult entertainment businesses and should be held to those
regulations.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Peterson; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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J i Behland,
City Clerk,City of Yorkville, Illinois
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