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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 2026 07-28-26 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,JULY 28,2026 Mayor Pro Tem Marek 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 Clerk Contrino,Chief of Police Jensen,Attorney Orr, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,Finance Director Fredrickson, Engineer Sanderson,Economic Development Coordinator Gregory, Economic Development Director Dubajic Kellogg, and Management Analyst Burner. 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/j/84092559966?pwd=Uwgt5zMsEKHca4iYOJYSuvGfC9U4Ah.1. The Zoom meeting ID was 840 9255 9966. QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—July 14,2026 2. Bill Payments for Approval $ 899,799.43 (vendors—FY26) $ 2,852,853.27 (vendors—FY27) $ 500,264.81 (payroll period ending 07/02/26) $ 516,876.15 (payroll period ending 07/17/26) $ 4,769,793.66 (total) 3. Resolution 2026-59 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises,Inc. (Adams and Van Emmon Retaining Wall—Design Engineering)—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2026-60) 4. Resolution 2026-60 Approving Change Order Number Three Relating to the Eldamain Water Main Loop—South—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2026-61) The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 28,2026—Page 2 of 5 5. Resolution 2026-61 Approving Change Order Number Three Relating to the Bluestem Water Main Replacement Project—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2026-62) 6. Resolution 2026-62 Approving Change Order Number Two Relating to the East Alley Water Main Improvements—authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2026-63) Mayor Pro Tem Marek entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; 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 Ordinance 2026-52 Authorizing and providing for an installment purchase agreement for the purpose of financing the costs of certain water system capital projects in and for the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois,and authorizing and providing for the issuance of a not to exceed $35,000,000 debt certificate,Series 2026B,of said City evidencing the rights to payment under such agreement, prescribing the details of the agreement and certificate,and providing security for and means of payment under the agreement of the certificate. (CC 2026-44) Mayor Pro Tem Marek entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing and providing for an installment purchase agreement for the purpose of financing the costs of certain water system capital projects in and for the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, and authorizing and providing for the issuance of a not to exceed $35,000,000 debt certificate, Series 2026B, of said City evidencing the rights to payment under such agreement, prescribing the details of the agreement and certificate, and providing security for and means of payment under the agreement of the certificate and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Finance Director Fredrickson explained that the proposed installment purchase agreement is a short-term loan needed to ensure that the City can continue making the required deposits to the DuPage Water Commission until permanent financing is secured through either a WIFIA loan or a bond issuance. Alderman Funkhouser sought to clarify that the City is still waiting on the federal government to issue the WIFIA loan. Finance Director Fredrickson confirmed that this is correct, and the agreement is intended solely to provide short-term bridge financing until the WIFIA loan is finalized. 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 Ordinance 2026-53 Accepting the Plat of Dedication for the Purpose of the Reconstruction of Beecher Road (CC 2026-45) Mayor Pro Tern Marek entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Accepting the Plat of Dedication for the Purpose of the Reconstruction of Beecher Road and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Koch. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble explained that this project is related to the Cyrus One Development Agreement and that the City is responsible for acquiring the property needed for expanding Beecher Road. The project involves the dedication of approximately a 0.53-acre parcel for $39,750. Alderman Koch asked if the cost will be covered by the developer,to which Director Barksdale-Noble stated yes. 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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 28,2026—Pace 3 of 5 Ordinance 2026-54 Accepting the Plat of Dedication for the Purpose of the Reconstruction of Faxon Road (CC 2026-46) Mayor Pro Tern Marek entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Accepting the Plat of Dedication for the Purpose of the Reconstruction of Faxon Road and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Hyett. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble explained that this project is also related to the Cyrus One Development Agreement and that the City is responsible for acquiring the property needed for expanding Faxon Road.The project involves the dedication of approximately a 1.57-acre parcel for $68,323.56. Alderman Funkhouser asked if this completes all the necessary acquisitions. City Attorney Orr stated yes, to the best of her knowledge. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye Ordinance 2026-55 Authorizing the Acquisition of Easements for the Construction of Improvements to the City's Water System(Garcia/Rainy Land Investments,LLC/Rain Barrel Development,LLC) (CC 2026-47) Mayor Pro Tern Marek entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Easements for the Construction of Improvements to the City's Water System(Garcia/Rainy Land Investments, LLC/Rain Barrel Development,LLC)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble explained that the easements are for property located along Route 126 and Route 47. The acquisition consists of three easements of varying land sizes,with a total acquisition cost of$40,000. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Corneils-aye PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements-Presentation (PW 2026-49) Alderman Soling stated this agenda item will be tabled until the August 11,2026 City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Marek clarified that there was no motion on the agenda for this item tonight and it was for discussion only. Resolution 2026-63 Approving a Change Order Relating to Water Meter Replacement (PW 2026-58) Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a Change Order Relating to Water Meter Replacement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Koch. Public Works Director Dhuse stated that this is the final change order,which increases the contract by .-� $67,000,for Phase Two of the City's meter replacement program,and it covers approximately 300 meters that were inadvertently missed. Alderman Marek asked how many water meters would be replaced as part of the water meter replacement program. Director Dhuse responded that approximately 4,200 water meters will be replaced. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Hyett-aye,Koch-aye, Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Corneils-aye,Transier-aye The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 28,2026—Page 4 of 5 Resolution 2026-64 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises,Inc.(Kennedy Road Roadway Improvements—Phase II) (PW 2026-59) Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (Kennedy Road Roadway Improvements—Phase II)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Transier. Public Works Director Dhuse explained that the agreement covers Phase 2's design engineering of the Kennedy Road Improvements project. While the City received an STP grant in 2024 to fund the construction phase,both Phase 1 and Phase 2 engineering costs are the responsibility of the City. The proposed contract with EEI spans two fiscal years,and funds have been budgeted to cover the engineering services. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Marek-aye,Hyett-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye,Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye Resolution 2026-65 Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises,Inc. (Lake Michigan- Water Source Transfer Plan) (PW 2026-64) Alderman Soling made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises,Inc. (Lake Michigan—Water Source Transfer Plan)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Public Works Director Dhuse shared that the project will support the City's transition to Lake Michigan water by developing a flushing plan and a water system receiving plan,and is crucial to complete the transition. The project is included in the City's budget and is being completed in conjunction with Oswego .-� and Montgomery as part of the larger grant-funded water project. The contract amount is not to exceed $167,576. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Hyett-aye,Koch-aye,Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD Announcements Alderman Funkhouser shared that the new pavement and concrete walkway at Riverfront Park look great and well done. He also shared that the area was busy over the weekend,with vendors present and strong attendance at the riverfront. Foxy's Ice Cream was also busy. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT No report. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—July 28,2026—Page 5 of 5 STAFF REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd) Public Works and Parks Department Facility Update (CC 2025-08) Public Works Director Dhuse shared that they remain on schedule for an August move-in. Crews are currently completing punch list items and finalizing the remaining technology installations. Lake Michigan Water Project Update (CC 2025-09) No report. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mary Jo Klaus shared that she walked the Route 34 business corridor.Nearly all businesses along the corridor are annexed into the City of Yorkville except for Purcell's Ace Hardware and Star Emporium, which remain unincorporated. She believes that both properties meet the statutory requirements for forced annexation under Illinois law because they are surrounded by annexed properties,are not adjacent to other unincorporated land or farmland,and together comprise less than 60 acres. Ms. Klaus further stated that leaving the properties unincorporated creates public safety concerns. She also noted that the mayor owns Purcell's Ace Hardware and stated that he should recuse himself from any discussion or vote involving the proposed annexation because of potential conflicts of interest. She urged the City Council to initiate the forced annexation of both properties. Lisa Poss expressed concern about the growing number of semi-trucks using Corneils Road to travel to and from the Menards Distribution Center. She believes the semi-trucks are likely over the weight limit and is concerned about the impact on the bridge. She would like someone to investigate the issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Marek entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Marek; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Minutes submitted by: .r4NksklU 4/;\ J ri Contrino, City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois