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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, East Conference Room #337
651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, IL
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Ken Koch Alderman Rusty Corneils via Zoom
Alderman Craig Soling Alderman Matt Marek
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI Alderman Chris Funkhouser
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse Assistant Public Works Director John Sleezer
Other Guests:
Noah Anderson, resident Joey Weslo, Kendall County Record via zoom
“iphone”
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm by Chairman Ken Koch.
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: January 21, 2025
The minutes were approved as presented on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business:
1. PW 2025-12 Snow Operations Report
Mr. Dhuse referred to his report that shows the amount of salt and brine used and how many times the crews had
to go out. He said it was a relatively mild winter and the city is below on salt usage. About 1,300 tons of salt
were ordered this year which is 700 tons short of what is usually used.
2. PW 2025-13 Resolution Approving a Bid to Replace the Roofs at Three City Buildings
(Well No. 7, Well No. 8, Beecher Center Roofs)
Bids were received and the low bidder was Filotto Roofing at almost $1 Million, $2,800 over the budget which
Mr. Dhuse said can be accommodated. The work will entail a tearoff and shingles and the work will be done
before May 1. Mr. Dhuse said they also received a price for plywood which should only be needed at the
Beecher Center in the roof valleys. Alderman Funkhouser asked if it is typical to only receive 2 bids. Mr. Dhuse
said more bids are usually received, but both are reputable. This moves forward to City Council.
3. PW 2025-14 Ordinance Accepting the Dedication of a Right-of-Way for Public Road Purposes
(Crimson Lane)
Mr. Sanderson referred to the packet memo and said staff recently became aware that Crimson Lane had never
been dedicated after 20 years. He recommended moving this forward for acceptance and he added that the city
has been maintaining the road. This moves to the consent agenda.
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4. PW 2025-15 Worsley Street Right-of-Way Vacation
Mr. Olson said the property in question is adjacent to property just rezoned for a multi-generational home owned
by Peter McKnight. The neighbor is the Schillinger Family. It was determined that there is a 30-foot right-of-
way for Worsley St. in between the 2 properties and there is no street or utilities there. They asked for a vacation
of the property with each property owner receiving 15 feet and it will require a Public Hearing and Council
approval, etc. Each will pay a nominal fee of about $10. Mr. Olson recommended that the city retain a 5 foot
utility easement on the center line of that right-of-way. If the committee approves, it will move forward to the
Council to start the process. He noted it will take 6 out of 8 Aldermen to vote in favor. Alderman Marek asked
how much staff time will be used for this process. Mr. Olson believes it will require a few dozen manhours,
committee hours, plus attorney fees, etc. Mr. Marek asked if there is a cheaper route to accomplish this. Mr.
Olson said there is no way to just convey the property to the 2 owners and that they could just use it for free.
This property hasn't been used since 1920 and there is currently no use for it, said Mr. Dhuse. The committee
recommended moving this forward to the City Council.
5. PW 2025-16 Resolution Approving a Bid to Replace Water Mains
Bids were taken a week ago for the 2025 Water Main Replacement program to replace 9,000 feet of water main,
said Mr. Sanderson. This will be part of the efforts to reduce the water loss for the IDNR as part of the Lake
Michigan project. There were 7 bidders with low bidder being Winninger Excavating at $4.8 million. He said
there are multiple funding sources. He said the IDNR has a different process and the Council has to approve a
notice of intent to award, and several other documents that go to the IEPA before loans are finalized. Then it
comes back to the Council to approve and the formal bid award is issued. The bids were higher than the initial
loan amount was and the IEPA does have the money available to cover the cost. There are 2 more of these
projects--for the tank project and the receiving station.
Alderman Koch asked if any of the water main will go under recently paved streets—the most recent was within
the last 10-15 years. Alderman Marek asked what stage the city is in at this point, in the entire project. Mr.
Sanderson will bring maps to the next meeting to show the progress. Mr. Dhuse added that there is one more
year of accelerated water main replacement to be done by September 2026. The committee discussed upcoming
streets where water main will be replaced. Alderman Funkhouser asked about courthouse square and what was
vacated or retained. After checking the GIS map, Mr. Dhuse said Ridge and Jefferson were vacated and only
Madison was retained. This item moves to the regular agenda.
6. PW 2025-17 Resolution Approving Supplement No. 1 to the Agreement for Land Acquisition Consulting
Services with Mathewson Right of Way Company
Administrator Olson said the Mathewson Company was hired to facilitate parcel acquisition at Rts. 126 and 71.
Federal WIFIA funds are being used. An agreement was approved a few months ago and now there is a need to
buy 3 more properties at a cost of $45,000 in a supplemental agreement. He recommended approval and the
committee will move it forth to the regular Council agenda with their OK.
7. PW 2025-18 Northland Lane Parking Restrictions - Discussion
Mr. Olson said the 2013 original restriction allowed parking on the east side of the road due to hydrants on the
west side and the city did not want kids to run between parked cars from the park. With Heartland Meadows
going in, a fair amount of parking would be lost on the east side due to driveway cuts. The committee
considered if the parking restrictions should be switched. Alderman Funkhouser said switching the parking
would be almost equal and he has concern for the view coming around the corner and also parking on the curve.
He would like numbers for parking and a line of sight and is open to notifying residents for feedback also. Mr.
Olson noted that when Aldermen endorse a certain change, the HOA can send out letters to the residents. This
matter will be brought back next month and Mr. Sanderson will do an exhibit and parking numbers. It was noted
that a full traffic study has already been done regarding speed.
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8. PW 2025-19 Cannonball Trail Path - Discussion
Alderman Koch noted an email had been sent to the committee about a serious accident involving a bike that had
occurred in this area. He asked about the cost for a pedestrian trail. Mr. Sanderson said it would be about a mile
of trail with a number of challenges including a large drainage ditch, right-of-way, the area is in the county and
many trees. He estimated the cost to be $750,000 to $1 million. There is a future path along Rt. 47 and a path in
on Cannonball would be a good connector with Rt. 34. Mr. Koch asked which side a possible trail would be
situated. It was noted the accident was on the curve by the church and Amanda Lane. Mr. Olson said if this is
moved forward, a feasibility study would be needed. He added that in 2011 /2012 a referendum was done for a
bike path so a cost estimate update could be done from that information. Alderman Marek said he has had many
inquiries about a bike path and he believes there would be high usage. This will be brought back next month
with additional information.
Old Business: None
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker