The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 2026 05-26-26MINUTES 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, MAY 26, 2026 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 Contrino called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Transier Present Ward II Plocher Present Soling Present Ward III Funkhouser Present Marek Present Ward IV Corneils Present Hyett Present Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Contrino, Chief Jensen, Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Engineer Sanderson, Community Development Director Barksdale -Noble, Economic Development Coordinator Gregory, and Economic Development Director Dubajic Kellogg. Staff in attendance electronically: Assistant City Administrator Willrett 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: httns://usO2web.zoom.us/i/87936542882?i)wd—gYami 2lc8nSXiR286eEkPzyN,VNR7Y1.1. The Zoom meeting ID was 879 3654 2882. QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Regular City Council — May 12, 2026 2. Bill Payments for Approval $ 4,506,362.20 (vendors — FY26) $ 860,372.66 (vendors — FY27) $ 203,220.54 (wire payments) $ 492,064.05 (payroll period ending 05/08/26) $ 6,062,019.45 (total) 3. Resolution 2026-47 Approving a Change Order Extending Completion Date (2025 Water Main Replacement — Change Order No. 3) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2026-45) 4. Resolution 2026-48 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (2027 Water Main Replacement — Design Engineering) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2026-46) The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council May 26, 2026 — Page 2 of 4 5. Resolution 2026-49 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Wildwood Water Main — Design Engineering) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2026-47) 6. Resolution 2026-50 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Game Farm Road Resurfacing — Design Engineering) — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2026-48) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Hyett. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch -aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Resolution 2026-51 Authorizing the Purchase of a Ford F-150 Truck and a Ford F-250 Truck from Riverview Ford, in an Amount Not to Exceed $109,464 (CC 2026-33) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Ford F-150 Truck and a Ford F-250 Truck from Riverview Ford, in an Amount Not to Exceed $109,464 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Soling. Parks and Recreation Director Evans stated that the truck purchases are within budget and come in approximately $3,000 under the original budgeted amount of $113,000. The trucks are currently available for pickup. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch -aye Appointments to Boards and Commission (CC 2026-34) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's reappointments of Theron Garcia and Jason Hedman to the Library Board to terms ending May 2029, Sammy Hall and Tiffany Forristall to the Park Board to terms ending May 2031; and the new appointment of Shelley Senffner to the Fire and Police Commission to a term ending May 2029. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling -aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch -aye, Plocher-aye PUBLIC. WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements - Presentation (PW 2026-49) City Engineer Sanderson presented on the Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements, which are included in the packet materials. He discussed the five design alternatives with the Council. He outlined how many trees would need to be removed for each design, whether a temporary easement or a permanent ROW is required, the cost for each, and whether each would comply with the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets requirements, a criterion established by IDOT. He also reviewed the arborist's evaluation of the trees being discussed for removal. Alderman Plocher stated he favored option 91 because the others were too expensive. Alderman Koch expressed the same opinion. Alderman Soling asked about the trees behind the ones to be removed and whether they need to be removed as well. City Engineer Sanderson stated that the row of trees is outside the IDOT 24' clear zone and would not need to be removed. Aldennan Soling asked Chief Jensen about car accidents in the area, and he shared that there have been some, including deaths further down the road. Alderman Funkhouser asked about the guardrail option and why it is out of compliance with safety standards. Engineer Sanderson stated it is IDOT's definition and that it adds an item to the area, making it a hazard itself. He stated guardrails are usually used as a last resort. Alderman Soling asked whether they The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — May 26, 2026 — Page 3 of 4 removed the trees and still put up a guardrail in front of the next row of trees. There was a discussion that some conditions outside the standard exist within the City. Alderman Funkhouser shared that he struggles with the removal of the 13 trees, as the grading and removal will likely kill off another large group of trees. City Administrator Olson stated that staff needs guidance from the Council on which option the Council prefers. The Council discussed further, and no one was in favor of option #2, #4, or 45. Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to return this agenda item to the Public Works Committee for further discussion of Options #1, #3, or do nothing, and to have the Committee return its recommendation to City Council. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Marek. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD Previous Events Parks and Recreation Director Evans thanked everyone who participated in and helped with the School's Out: Beach Party! event on May 22nd. The event drew an incredible turnout and has been a great addition to the City's annual events. He also shared that they held an outstanding Memorial Day Ceremony at Town Square with the American Legion yesterday. Announcements and Upcoming Events Director Evans stated that the Riverfront Park project has begun with brick removal. He reminded everyone that the work will be completed in phases throughout the summer and fall, and that portions of the park will be temporarily closed during construction. He also shared that the FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing is coming up on June 1 Ith at Blackberry Oak Golf Course. If anyone is interested in participating, there are very limited spots available. This event is a collaboration with the school district. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. 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) Public Works Director Dhuse announced that sod was laid today and that painting is almost done. The switch is being delivered, and they should be able to move in next month. Lake Michigan Water Project Update (CC 2025-09) City Administrator Olson shared that we are still waiting on a few bids. The groundbreaking is scheduled for June 10"'. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None. The Minutes of the Regular Meetine of the City Council — May 26, 2026 — Page 4 of 4 CITIZEN COMMENTS Leesa Poss asked about the protocol for the tree removal discussion. Are they sick, which is why they are looking to be taken down? City Engineer Sanderson confirmed it is due to the distance, not to their being sick or declining. Mary Jo Klaus shared Jed Davis' proposed legislation, IIlinois House Bill 5755, in response to resident pushback on large-scale data centers. He also requested a two -week turnaround for approval. Ms. Klaus then commented on compensation. She stated that Yorkville has the highest -paid employees and is ranked 12th in the nation among the highest -paid cities and 774th in the nation for the highest -paid employees. She asked whether Yorkville could afford this. She also shared a WSPY article noting that aldermen approved a 2023 compensation increase for elected officials, as well as a 2% flat -rate increase each fiscal year, so they don't have to re -approve it each time. She stated that it is expensive to live in Yorkville. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. 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 vote vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Jori Contrino, City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois