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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 2026 08-11-26 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,AUGUST 11,2026 Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Clerk Contrino called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Transier Absent Ward II Plocher Present Soling Present Ward III Funkhouser Present Marek Present Ward IV Corneils Present Hyett Absent Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Administrator Olson, City Clerk Contrino,Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Orr,Public Works Director Dhuse,Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans,Engineer Sanderson, Economic Development Coordinator Gregory, Economic Development Director Dubajic Kellogg,and Management Analyst Burner. Staff in attendance electronically:Assistant City Administrator Willrett Members of thepublic were able to attend this meetingin 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/88280216331?pwd=7bKyV6S3kUDwmpZn27rIZaX6sgR6wb.1. The Zoom meeting ID was 882 8021 6331. QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS Eagle Scout Recognition of LJ(John)Petty V Mayor Purcell congratulated LJ (John)Petty V on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He then read a letter of recognition. Eagle Scout Petty described his middle school project. He said he is starting his senior year and will attend the Air Force Academy after high school. Aurora Area Convention &Visitors Bureau Presentation Cod Carlson,Executive Director of the Aurora Area Convention& Visitors Bureau,shared a presentation with the Council that is included in the packet.He reviewed new programs from the past year and noted the addition of Elburn and Geneva to the Bureau. Mr.Carlson highlighted a major project focused on branding and name changes to represent all areas,as this is not about just one town but the entire region. This is their number one goal:to find a name that represents the entire region,not just one town,and to create a new destination brand. James Cardis,Director of Marketing,reviewed the marketing numbers. They shared that the City has funds carried over from last year and will move us to$73,0000 to spend using the rollover funds. They asked the Council and staff if anyone has any ideas they would love to discuss. They also asked us to share with local businesses that they can share their events and information for display. Alderman Funkhouser shared that James has been doing a great job staying on top of statistics and tracking data. Alderman Funkhouser also shared that they recently moved locations and will host a multi- chamber event on September 2nd,with the Council and staff invited to attend. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—August 11,2026—Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council—July 28,2026 2. Bill Payments for Approval $ 1,468,280.75 (vendors) $ 225,191.27 (wire payments) $ 556,510.34 (payroll period ending 07/31/26) $ 2,249,982.36 (total) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Corneils. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Corneils-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT First Day of School Mayor Purcell reminded everyone that school starts tomorrow, Wednesday,August 12th, in the Yorkville area.He asked everyone to be patient and cautious around school areas,especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Public Works Special Pickup Mayor Purcell thanked Public Works Director Dhuse for Public Works offering a special brush pickup in response to the recent storms that hit the City. Resolution 2026-66 Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in an Amount Not to Exceed$256,243 (CC 2026-48) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in an Amount Not to Exceed$256,243 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Marek. Public Works Director Dhuse shared that this is the first year they did not receive a bid for salt. Staff learned that a large salt mine in Louisiana,which supplied a large percentage of the salt,has closed, causing a shortage. Staff was able to track down salt,but at a much higher cost.Previously, it was around $73 per ton;now it is$112 per ton. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Plocher-aye,Funkhouser-aye,Corneils-aye, Soling-aye,Marek-aye, Koch-aye 2026B Debt Certificate RFP Results (CC 2026-49) Finance Director Fredrickson told the Council that they recently sent out about 75 requests for proposals and received only one response.He said they have to bring the ordinance back to the next City Council meeting to meet the bank's requirements. They hope to close in early to mid-September. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Kennedy Road and Freedom Place Intersection Improvements (PW 2026-49) City Administrator Olson gave the Council a brief background on this item. He shared that staff is seeking the Council's direction on which option to pursue.He said staff discussed a new option:removing five trees,not installing the guardrail,and using the savings to plant trees within the City. City Administrator Olson shared that, depending on the size of the trees chosen from the nursery,staff could plant 50 to 100 oak trees.This would leave the City with a net positive number of trees. He then shared that this project will take place during next year's construction season. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—August 11,2026—Page 3 of 4 Alderman Koch asked about a red light in that area. City Engineer Sanderson said it is projected,but not for another ten to fifteen years.Alderman Koch asked about a four-way stop.City Engineer Sanderson said that Kennedy Road is a collector road and that adding a four-way stop would make it more dangerous, so he does not recommend it. Alderman Marek asked whether additional trees would be planted at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course or throughout the City.City Administrator Olson said that trees planted at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course would be part of right-of-way negotiations.Alderman Marek asked if staff would plant the trees; Public Works Director Dhuse said yes,anywhere throughout the City,but they would need the golf course's approval, and they would need to obtain that approval as part of the negotiations if they were to plant any there. Alderman Funkhouser said that he supports the alternative proposal presented tonight to save money and use those savings to plant more trees.He said this would complete the improvements and manage the impact of trees in the City.Alderman Plocher said he preferred option one because it carries less liability. Alderman Corneils said his top option is the one that removes the fewest trees.Alderman Soling asked whether the new proposal meets IDOT's standards,and City Engineer Sanderson said it does not. IDOT's standards would require the removal of all thirteen trees. Mayor Purcell asked the Council whether anyone favored the guardrail option,and no one did. The Council preferred removing only five trees, leaving eight,and proceeding without a guardrail.They would like the money saved by not installing a guardrail to go toward planting additional trees in the City. City Administrator Olson and City Engineer Sanderson both said the next steps would be to issue bids during next year's construction season and to finalize the right-of-way negotiations. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD No report. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT Alderman Marek said he visited the supply drop-off at the schools,where the board of education displayed a sign stating that the school is moving forward with the$159 million referendum. He also noted that there is a dedicated website for this topic.Alderman Marek clarified that there are no plans to remodel or expand the high school. Instead,the focus is on building a new middle school and a new elementary school. STAFF REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd) Public Works and Parks Department Facility Update (CC 2025-08) Public Works Director Dhuse reported that the proposed move-in is scheduled for September because they are working on punch list items. Lake Michigan Water Project Update (CC 2025-09) City Administrator Olson shared that one bid remains to be opened.The most recent one they opened was below the estimate. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—August 11,2026—Page 4 of 4 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Minutes submitted by: ,W ,tAAA CtWtJLA)I'L/LO itiL0Jori Contrino, City Clerk,City of Yorkville, Illinois