City Council Minutes 2025 01-28-25 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRAIRIE POINTE DRIVE ON
TUESDAY,JANUARY 28,2025
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 Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward 11 Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Present
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Corneils Present (electronic attendance)
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Behland, Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Castaldo, Public Works Director Dhuse,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator
Willrett, EEI Engineer Sanderson, Senior Planner David Hansen, and Assistant Public Works Director
John Sleezer.
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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/i/87213676781?pwd=bU81asiJ4Hagv28kOGOzMbnxxVcEwE.1.
The Zoom meeting ID was 872 1367 6781.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New Community Development
Employee—David Hansen, Senior Planner
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble introduced David Hansen as the new Senior Planner.
Introduction of Public Work Employee—John Sleezer,
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works Director Dhuse thanked the Council for approving the creation of the new Assistant
Director of Public Works position. He then congratulated John Sleezer on his new role and thanked him
for 30 years of service with the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
_ Mike Krempski, a Yorkville resident,reported that Kendall Township voted against Ament Solar Farm.
Then,the County's regional planning commission also voted against this. People within Kendall
Township are not enthusiastic about seeing this come in.
John Vose, a resident of Heartland Circle in Yorkville, commented on the Costco Development. He
shared that their only access to 34 is on McHugh. Anything that affects 34 and McHugh is going to affect
his family. He is also concerned about the walking path in the area and additional traffic coming in. He
wants to ensure adequate safety concerns are resolved about the crossings now. He would like to see
mitigation before someone gets hurt, not after. He also mentioned that 70 gas pumps are overkill.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—January 28,2025—Page 2 of 5
CONSENT AGENDA
l. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 3,099,206.07 (vendors)
$ 435,615.01 (payroll period ending 01/17/25)
$ 3,534,821.08 (total)
2. Water Reports for August 2024—December 2024 (PW 2025-02)
3. Resolution 2025-13 Approving a Change Order Relating to the 2024 Local Road Program—
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2025-05)
4. Resolution 2025-14 Approving the Release of a Performance Guarantee Bond Related to
Grande Reserve Unit 20—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2025-06)
5. Ordinance 2025-11 Amending the Traffic Schedule and Index(Matlock Drive and
Berrywood Lane)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2025-08)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
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, Corneils-aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Fireworks Display Contract
(CC 2025-05)
Resolution 2025-15 a.Authorizing a Contract with Mad Bomber Fireworks
Productions for the Purchase of Fireworks for
a City-Sponsored Fireworks Display
Ordinance 2025-12 b.Authorizing the Fourth 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 a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Mad Bomber
Fireworks Productions for the Purchase of Fireworks for a City-Sponsored Fireworks Display and an
Ordinance Authorizing the Fourth 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 Marek; seconded by Alderman Transier.
Alderman Funkhouser asked if the City plans to go out for bid next year for fireworks. Mayor Purcell said
probably not,as next year is the 250th Fourth of July celebration,and they are already getting many
requests. Mayor Purcell said that we would possibly go out to bid the following year. Alderman
Funkhouser asked if we are doing one show this year, and Mayor Purcell said they might be able to do a
second one but wanted to lock in for the Fourth of July.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye
Appointment to the Planning and
Zoning Commission—Chad Green
(CC 2025-06)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for a term ending May 2026. So moved by Alderman Koch; 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, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye
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Resolution Approving a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing
Agreement(Costco Wholesale Corporation)
(CC 2025-07)
City Administrator Olson shared that the incentive agreement wasn't ready at packet creation. They hope
to have it ready to vote at the February 11"'City Council meeting. The incentive agreement will generally
be a sales tax-sharing agreement generated from Costco's own sales. For the first six years of the
agreement,they anticipate sharing .75%of the City's regular sales tax of l%. Then, in the next fourteen
years,they would share .5%out of the City's regular sales tax of 1%. That incentive goes away and is
-- caped out at$10 million of total incentive for the life of the agreement. If the$10 million is not met
within those 20 years,the agreement will be extended for an additional 10 years. The City's staff
estimate, based on publicly available sales data from Costco,they believe the total incentive will be
reached within 10 to 20 years. Costco does not warrant this estimate and did not participate in that
estimate. City Administrator Olson then reviewed past incentive agreements the City approved for
reference. Alderman Funkhouser asked if there were any projections on what the City could see on the
sales tax numbers,which City Administrator Olson stated that based on available data if Costco hit the
average of its annual sales,the City would see around $700,000. Mayor Purcell said the goal is to vote on
this in two weeks.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Resolution 2025-16 Authorizing the Purchase of 500 Replacement Water
Meters in an Amount Not to Exceed$130,000
(PW 2025-07)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 500 Replacement
Water Meters in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute;
seconded by Alderman Soling.
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 2025-17 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering
Enterprises,Inc. (Route 47 Utility Relocation—
Carpenter St. to Waterpark Way)
(PW 2025-09)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Route 47 Utility Relocation—Carpenter St. to Waterpark Way)and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Tarulis.
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
Resolution 2025-18 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering
Enterprises, Inc. (Whispering Meadows Storm
Sewer—Design Engineering Agreement)
(PW 2025-10)
Alderman Koch made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Whispering Meadows Storm Sewer—Design Engineering Agreement) and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Marek.
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
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PARK BOARD
Mini Golf FUN Raiser
Parks and Recreation Director Evans announced that the Mini Golf FUN Raiser will be held at the library
on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. The cost is$5.00 per golfer.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Kendall County Petition 24-30—1.5 Mile Review
(South of 9949 and 10021 Ament Road)
(PZC 2024-30 & EDC 2024-07)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to table until the February 11, 2025 City Council meeting. So moved
by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye
Costco
(PZC 2024-33 & EDC 2025-10)
Ordinance 2025-13 a. Approving an Amendment to a Planned Unit
Development for Yorkville Crossing
(Costco Wholesale Corporation)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Planned Unit
Development for Yorkville Crossing(Costco Wholesale Corporation)and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Marek.
Stephen Cross, Costco's Real Estate and Development Director, stated that Larry Dziurdzik, a Real Estate
Representative; Dan Free, a Civil Engineer; Peter Reinhofer, a Traffic Consultant; Risa Yuki, an MG2
Architect; and Amanda McAbee, a Project Landscape Architect, will be present tonight for any questions.
Larry Dziurdzik gave a brief presentation to the City Council (see attached).
Alderman Koch asked about the trail system that is currently in place and asked if it will stay in place,to
which Mr. Dziurdzik said yes,they are providing a connection from the front of the building through their
parking lot to that trail system. Alderman Funkhouser asked about the traffic mitigation and traffic study.
Peter Reinhofer stated they did the traffic study,and there were a couple of impacts. They have proposals
for the light timing to mitigate those impacts. There are also multiple proposals for turning lanes in the
area,which they are working on with 1DOT. Alderman Funkhouser acknowledged and thanked them for
the changes they made based on his feedback. He would still like more masonry on top of the added
increase.
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, Marek-aye
Ordinance 2025-14 b.Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing the Operation of a
Gasoline Service Station on Certain Territory Located at the
Southeast Corner of East Countryside Parkway and McHugh
Road, Yorkville,Illinois(Costco Wholesale Corporation)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit Allowing
the Operation of a Gasoline Service Station on Certain Territory Located at the Southeast Corner of East
Countryside Parkway and McHugh Road, Yorkville, Illinois(Costco Wholesale Corporation)and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman
Transier.
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, Corneils-aye
Ordinance 2025-15 c. Approving the Final Plat of Subdivisions
for Costco Wholesale
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Subdivisions for
Costco Wholesale and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye, Marek-aye,Corneils-aye, Koch-aye,
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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
No report.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
Public Works and Parks Department
Facility Update
(CC 2025-08)
No update.
Lake Michigan Water
Project Update
(CC 2025-09)
City Administrator Olson reported that the federal government released a memo freezing some
discretionary loans and grants last evening. According to the executive order,the WIFIA and IEPA loans
are federally backed and could be in jeopardy. There is a possibility of a temporary freeze on these funds,
but they believe it won't impact the City's timeline as closing isn't planned until September. Staff will
keep monitoring and updating as needed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mike Krempski, a Yorkville resident, asked the Council to consider Consume Cannabis's newly proposed
location next to Jewel. Mr. Krempski said he does not believe it is an appropriate location. He asked the
Council to look at it from the view of the residents who live nearby and the entire community.
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 Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-1 Abstain-I
Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Marek-aye, Corneils-abstain, Koch-aye, Plocher-nay
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman
Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Koch.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
'gori Behland,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
PUD Amendment,Special Use,&Final Plat
for a
Proposed Wholesale Retail Warehouse &Fuel Facility
NW Corner of Veteran’s Parkway &E.Countryside Parkway
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
City Council Meeting
January 28,2025
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Development Team
Mike Stratis
Costco Real Estate-Intrepid Properties, Inc.
Stephen Cross
Costco Real Estate
Larry Dziurdzik
Costco Real Estate
Risa Yuki, Principal
MG2 Architects, Inc.
Dan Free, P.E.
Project Engineer, V3 Companies
Peter Reinhofer, P.E.
Traffic Consultant , V3 Companies
Amanda McAbee, PLA
Project Landscape Architect
Kimley-Horn
Costco Wholesale Property Location
Requested Zoning Approvals
•Costco is under contract to Purchase 33.14 Acres from
Joda Land Holding, LLC
•Amend the Yorkville Crossing Planned Unit Development
Agreement to Include Costco’s Proposed Site Plan with certain
Deviations from the City’s Unified Development Code
•Special Use Authorization for a Fueling Facility
•Final Plat Approval
Requested UDO Deviations
•#1 –Relief from Maximum Parking Requirement to allow 956
Parking Stalls
•#2 –Relief from Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Requirements.
•#3-Relief from the maximum height for outdoor light
standards in the B-3, General Business District to allow a 36’-
6” pole light.
•#4-Relief from Building Foundation Landscape and
Parking Area Interior Landscaping Zones.
•#5-Relief from the Minimum Masonry Requirements and the
placement of the loading bays at the front of the building and
adjacent to a public right-of-way.
Proposed Site Plan
Site Plan Summary
Lot 1: Costco Wholesale &
Fuel Facility: 26.24 Acres
Lot 2: 4.20 Acres
Lot 3: 2.70 Acres
Total: 33.14 Acres
Building Data
Total Building Area: 161,562 SF
Main Sales Floor Area: 116,000 SF
Parking Data
Proposed Parking: 855
Future Parking Expansion:101
Total Parking: 956
Fuel Facility
Proposed Pumps: 16
32 Fuel Dispensers
Expansion to 20 pumps
40 Fuel Dispensers
Proposed Fuel Facility
Site Plan Summary
Fuel Facility
Proposed Pumps: 16
32 Fuel Dispensers
Expansion to 20 pumps
40 Fuel Dispensers
Allows 32 Vehicles at Fuel
Dispensers
40 Cars in Queue Storage Area
72 Total Vehicles
Building Materials
Building Elevations
Building Entrance
Northwest Building Rendering
Southeast Building Rendering
Fuel Facility Elevations
Floor Plan
Loading
Docks
Tire
Center
Main
Sales
Receiving
Office
Optical Sales
Freezer/
Cooler
Entrance
Pharmacy
Landscape Plan
Final Plat of Subdivision
Thank You!
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Traffic Improvements
Driveway 1: Countryside Parkway Full Access aligns with Crimson Lane
•Restripe existing westbound left turn lane
Driveway 2: Countryside Parkway Full Access
•Construct westbound left turn lane within existing landscaped median
Driveway 3: Countryside Parkway Right In/Right Out
Driveway 4: US 34/Veterans Parkway Right In/Right Out/Left In aligns with Tuma Road
•Construct westbound right turn lane
•Construct eastbound left turn lane within existing median
Driveway 5: McHugh Road Full Access
•Construct northbound right turn lane
•Restripe median to provide dedicated southbound left turn lane
Driveway 6: McHugh Road Full Access
•Restripe median to provide dedicated southbound left turn lane
Site Plan with Access Improvements
Costco Drive 1
Costco Drive 2
Costco Drive 6
Site Lighting
Lighting
Light Pole Height: 36’-6”
LED Flat Lens , Downward
Directed
Site Plan Context
Architecture
•A combination of Modern and Traditional Sustainable Materials in
a warm color Palette of Browns,and Beige
•Vertical Articulation is achieved through Color,Texture and
Material Distribution along the Facades Proportional to the Scale
of the Building
•Materials have been selected for Durability,Ease of Maintenance
&Energy Efficiency:
•Recycled,Insulated Textured Metal Architectural Panels
•Smooth Face CMU Masonry
•Glazing
•Ribbed Architectural Metal Panels
•Costco’s Trademark Red Horizontal Metal Band
Architecture
Sustainable Design:Awareness and responsibility to design,construct and
operate Costco sites and buildings into an energy-efficient,sustainable,and
environmentally responsible manner are embedded into the Costco program.
This includes,but are not limited to:
•The building structure steel system and architectural metal panels are
comprised of 80%recycled content with the associated batt insulation
comprised of greater than 50%recycled content.
•The roof maintains reflectance,emittance and SRI rates that lessen heat
gain,and the premanufactured building system provides erection
efficiency reducing impacts to the carbon footprint.
•Landscaping has been designed to create a high impact with seasonal
interest incorporating many native and drought tolerant species,which in
turn minimizes irrigation and maintenance needs.
•All site and building lighting systems utilize LED Technology.
•Implementation of the water management system drives operational
efficiency to lower wastewater and sewer use.
ALTA SURVEY
Parking Facts at Costco
Parking Design Factors
•Costco member vehicle sizes tend to be larger and capable of hauling bulk
quantities
•Costco’s carts & flat bed carts are larger and require larger loading areas &
wider parking spaces.
•Average trip shopping durations are longer, resulting in less turnover
frequency as compared to most big box retail stores
•Parking peak periods occur daily and on weekends & holidays
•Parking demand varies seasonally with peak months occurring in May,
August, October, and December
Factors Influencing Parking at Costco
Costco’s Commitment to the Community
•To provide a high level of customer service to members
•To maintain safe and efficient on-site operations and circulation
•To be a good neighbor and not negatively impact operations of adjacent
development
•To ensure that circulation, or parking constraints on Costco’s site do not
negatively impact operations or safety on the surrounding transportation
system
Proposed Landscape Plan Detention Basin
Proposed Landscape Plan
Proposed Landscape Plan
Landscape Plant List