City Council Minutes 2024 06-11-24MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRA UE POINTE DRIVE ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward
1
Koch
Present
Transier
Present
Ward
11
Plocher
Present
Soling
Present
Ward
III
Funkhouser
Present
Marek
Present
Ward
IV
Tarulis
Present
Corneils Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland, 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, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person 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:
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A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Yorkville Youth Baseball Softball
Association Recognition
Parks and Recreation Director Evans recognized the Yorkville Youth Baseball Softball Association
(YYBSA) for donating $10,000 for outfield fencing for two ball fields.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Boyd Ingemunson, a downtown Yorkville business owner, shared with the Council that purchasing the FS
Property is vital to the community and the downtown area. He said the City could control that area and
always sell it if needed, and this property would spearhead all events. He said he can't express enough the
importance of this development. Mr. Ingemunson noted that the City's collaborations with businesses are
why he loves Yorkville. He asks for the Council to support the purchase.
Yonas Hagos, a downtown Yorkville business owner, shared that the downtown area has so much
potential. This would attract many people to the area and bring more opportunities. He hopes the Council
will vote yes on the purchase.
Molly Krempski, a Yorkville resident, shared with the Council that she doesn't believe it is good
governance for the City to eliminate or ignore ordinances already in place when they have become
inconvenient. Ms. Krempski said this ordinance ignores the secondary effects on the community. She
brought up that there were no discussions on revising the tattoo parlor ordinance during the UDO
meetings.
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She stated people do not want their yards to be next to tattoo parlors. She specified other businesses want
to focus on meeting the local community's basic needs without dealing with crime and unruly customers
drawn into adult entertainment. She shared that she favors discussions about leaving some of the
restrictions in place.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council — May 14, 2024
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council — May 28, 2024
3. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 222,256.08 (vendors — FY 24)
$ 233,606.34 (vendors — FY 25)
294,119.42 (wire payments)
$ 397,074.96 (payroll period ending 05/24/24)
$ 1,147,056.80 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Marek;
seconded by Alderman Seaver.
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, Comeils-ayc
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
121 East Van Emmon Street (FS Property)
(CC 2024-47)
Ordinance 2024-27 a. Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Estate and Approval of a
of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Grundy Bank as
Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated December 31, 2009
and Known as Trust Number 1505
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Estate
and Approval of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Grundy Bank as Trustee Under Trust Agreement
Dated December 31, 2009 and Known as Trust Number 1505 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Alderman Funkhouser shared that he wants to see the downtown area grow, see improvements, and be
successful, but this project is challenging for him due to the brownfield. He said that there are still
unknowns. He believes the plan does not have enough details to understand the cost and has not seen an
appraisal. He feels this is being rushed but hopes it works out. Alderman Soling stated that he's had
extensive conversations with City Administrator Olson on the remediation. He said that he is not super
concerned, and if we cap it now and it remains capped, it will not get worse; it will only get better. He
shared that he is comfortable taking the risk. Alderman Koch said he remembers when this was discussed
years ago that if you capped and not dig, it would satisfy the IEPA.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye
Ordinance 2024-28 b. Authorizing the First Amendment to the Annual Budget of the
United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on
May 1, 2024 and Ending on April 30, 2025
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the
Annual Budget of the United City of Yorkville, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on May 1, 2024 and
Ending on April 30, 2025 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Soling; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye,
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye
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Bond Counsel Reauthorization
(CC 2024-48)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to authorize staff to notify Saul Ewing LLP that the United City of
Yorkville is requesting the City's bond file matters be released and transferred to James Durkin and
Randal Kulat, now of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, LLP, and appoint Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres,
LLP as the City's new bond counsel. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye,
Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye
Resolution 2024-28 Authorizing the Purchase of a Ford F-250 Truck from
Gjovik, in an Amount Not to Exceed $52,159.11
(CC 2024-49)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Ford F-250
Truck from Gjovik Ford, in an Amount Not to Exceed $52,159.11 and authorize the Mayor to execute. So
moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye,
Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye
Ordinance 2024-29 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Easements for
the Construction of Water Mains (Meyer Trust)
(CC 2024-50)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain
Easements for the Construction of Water Mains (Meyer Trust) and authorize the Mayor to execute. So
moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch -aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
(CC 2024-51)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Dan Lane to the Park Board
for a term ending May 2027, the appointment of Jorge Ayala to the Park Board for a term ending May
2028, and the appointment of Wendy Gatz to the Library Board for a term ending May 2027. So moved
by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Corn.eils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2024-30 Repealing and Replacing Title 3, Chapter 10 of the Yorkville City
Code (Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments)
(EDC 2024-42)
Alderman Plocher made a motion to approve an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 3, Chapter 10
of the Yorkville City Code (Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments); seconded by Alderman Marek.
Mayor Purcell shared that he understands people have concerns, but this new ordinance will limit the
license to one, and their hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Alderman
Funkhouser said he did want to look at the setbacks but appreciated the quantity restriction at the
council's discretion. He then asked if the Council eliminated this ordinance and if any licenses in place
would be grandfathered, to which Attorney Orr said yes. Alderman Transier asked if the license could be
transferred to new owners, to which Attorney Orr said no. He shared that he has no objections to tattoo
parlors, and regarding the location, he said he hears more of the bands at Roadhouse than what he will
most likely hear from a tattoo parlor. Alderman Koch asked if there are any guidelines on fagade to which
City Administrator Olson said it would be only what has been previously granted for that location.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Corneils-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,
Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marck-aye
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reminded the Council that the Yorkville Educational Foundation
school and city golf outing will occur on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course.
Summer Solstice
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Summer Solstice event will take place on Friday,
June 2 1 " and Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville. Additional information
can be found on the Summer Solstice website at https://solsticemusicfest.coin/.
Independence Day Celebration
Parks and Recreation Director Evans shared that the Independence Day Celebrations will take place on
Thursday, July 4` starting with the parade at 9:00 a.m. at the Yorkville High School and ending at Town
Square Park. Activities will take place in Town Square. The fireworks show will begin at dusk at the
corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Alderman Soling reported that the Library Board is pleased to report the passing of Senate Bill 3563,
which lowers the threshold for its treasury bond. It has been lowered to 10 percent, saving the library a
significant amount of money. Alderman Soling also reported the Library's numbers are up 19 percent this
year versus last year.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT (cont'd)
City Buildings Updates
(CC 2021-04)
No report.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Molly Krempski, a Yorkville resident, recured founding principles in the context of pride month. She
shared that she was grateful that the City did not celebrate and shared reasons why we can never do so in
good consciousness. Ms. Krempski then read quotes from the Articles of Confederation of the United
Colonies of New England.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for litigation, when an action against,
affecting, or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or
administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case
the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-1 Present -I
Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-nay, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-present
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The City Council entered executive session at 7:50 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 9:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Transier; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Jo ' ehland,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois