City Council Minutes 2008 05-27-08 I
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE. ]KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY. MAY 27.2008.
Mayor Burd called the meeting to order at 7:04P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milschewski called the roll.
Ward I
Werderich Present
Ward H Golinski Present
Plocher Present
Ward III Munns Present
Sutcliff Present
Ward IV Besco Present (left 9:10 p.m.)
Spears Present
Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Treasurer Powell, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator
McLaughlin, Assistant City Administrator Olson, Finance Director Mika, Director of Public Works
Dhuse, Police Chief Martin, Director of Park & Recreation Mogle, Community Development Director
Miller, City Engineer Wywrot, Deputy Clerk Pickering and Jennifer Milewski.
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Burd asked the staff and guests to introduce themselves. She welcomed the guests and asked them
to enter their names on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Spears noted that the correct date for the Public Safety Committee meeting was Tuesday, May
30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. She also asked that Item #1 of the Public Safety Committee report be moved up
on the agenda to after the presentations and the City Council Report moved to after the Public Safety
Committee report.
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Mayor Burd asked if all were in favor of the amendments and the City Council unanimously approved
them with a voice vote.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 6:00 p.m., June 17, 2008
City Hall Conference Room
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., June 5, 2008
City Hall Conference Room
Administration Committee 6:00 p.m., June 12, 2008
Yorkville Public Library
Public Safety Committee 6:00 P.M., May 30, 2008
City Hall Conference Room
PRESENTATIONS
Special Olympics
Deb Clason, along with Special Olympic athletes (Kylie Baker, Curtis Evans, Jeremy Kuehn and Neil
Pagel) distributed copies of their newsletters. She explained that Special Olympics program in Kendall
County was established in 1970. There are sixty participants from Plano, Yorkville, Oswego, etc. and
they range in age from 8 to 55 years old. She explained that the athletes participate in individual sports
such as bowling, s wimmin g, snow shoeing, etc. The program is operated by the Kendall County Special
Education Cooperative which pays for administrative and travel costs. 100% of the athletes cost such as
uniforms, equipment and lodging are covered by private donations, fundraising activities and the Family
Fun Festival every July. Ms. Clason gave information on their website and the Family Fun Festival. She
distributed copies of the Special Olympics' schedule and noted that the athletes had raffle tickets for the
festival for sale.
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Alderman Spears asked if the group accepted donations and Ms. Clason stated they did. Alderman Spears
encouraged everyone to support the organization by making donations or buying raffle tickets.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Request for Sponsorship
Kendall County Special Olympics "Family Fun Festival"
(PS 2008 -18)
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the request for sponsorship of the Kendall County
Special Olympics "Family Fun Festival" in the amount of $250.00; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Alderman Spears indicated that the sponsorship received an overwhelming vote of support from the
Human Resource Commission.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Resolution 2008- 20 Supporting the Kendall County Special Olympics
(CC 2008 -43)
Alderman Spears read the resolution supporting the Kendall County Special Olympics. She then made a
motion to approve a resolution supporting the Kendall County Special Olympics; seconded by Alderman
Golinski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Water Department Report for March 2008 (PW 2008 -68)
2. Water Department Report for April 2008 (PW 2008 -69)
3. McHugh Road Roadway Improvements — Bid Results — Award contract to Aurora Blacktop, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $178,371.85 (PW 2008 -70)
4. Asphalt Surface Treatment — Bid Results — Award contract to CAM, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $47,005.10 (PW 2008 -71)
5. Resolution 2008 -21 - Crack Filling Project — Bid Results and MFT Appropriation Resolution —
award contract to SKC Constructions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,289.35 and approve
supplemental Allb7 resolution and authorize City Clerk to execute (PW 2008 -72)
6. Van Emmon Water Service Transfers — Change Order #1 - authorize decrease in the amount of
$4,061. 75 and authorize the Mayor execute (PW 2008 -73)
7. Kendall Marketplace — Temporary Entrance Permit Bond Release - authorize release of St. Paul
Traveler's Bond No. 104666919 in the amount of $2, 500.00 (PW 2008 -74)
8. Kendall Marketplace — Offsite Storm Sewer Bond Release - authorize release of Traveler's
Casualty & Surety Company ofAmerica Bond No. 104811916 in the amount of $126, 930.00
(PW 2008 -75)
9. Grande Reserve — Letter of Credit Expirations - authorize City Clerk to call letters of credit if
they are not renewed by August 2, 2008 (PW 2008 -76)
10. Wells 3 & 4 Treatment Facility — Certificate Regarding Operations & Maintenance - authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2008 -80)
11. Ordinance 2008 -22 - Amending Ordinance 2008 -38 Providing for the Registration of Mobile
Food Vender Units — authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PS 2007 -28)
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman
Munns; seconded by Alderman Werderich.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, Plocher -aye, Spears -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Werderich -aye, Besco -aye, Golinski -aye
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PLAN COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
Director Miller reported that the next Zoning Board of Appeal meeting will be June 3, 2008 and the next
Plan Commission meeting was scheduled for June 11, 2008. The Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory
Committee will meet on May 28, 2008 and the Plan Commission Consortium was scheduled to meet in
July in Big Rock, Illinois however the date and location were still pending.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Munns to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 22,
2008; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Munns to approve the paying of the bills listed on the Detailed Board
Report dated May 22, 2008 totaling the following amounts: checks in the amount of $258,141.09
(vendors FY 07/08); $266,752.18 (vendors FY 08/09); $2,107.61 (payroll period ending 5/9/08);
$2,107.61 (payroll period ending 5/10/08); for a total of $785,862.53; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Alderman Spears questioned the following items on the bill list:
• Page 15 — Nelson Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $157.50. Director Mika explained that the
bill was for advertising the city on WSPY. She did not know the specifics and stated she would
investigate and get back to Alderman Spears.
• Page 17 — Kathleen Field Orr — Autumn Creek — in the amount of $11,350.50. Director Miller
explained that Attorney Orr was in the process of negotiating the recapture agreement that was
included in the Annexation Agreement. The recapture agreement will be in front of the
Economic Development Committee in July.
• Page 38 — Yorkville Clerk's Account — Comm/Dev - Pobol Property in the amount of $40.00.
Director Miller explained that this was for the recording of the Annexation Agreement.
• Page 38 — Yorkville General Fund — admin — liquor background check — in the amount of $117.75
and Yorkville Police Department - admin — liquor background check — in the amount of $216.25.
She questioned why one fee was taken out of the General Fund and why there was a difference in
the amounts. Chief Martin stated that the liquor background checks do not come out of the police
budget but rather the Administration Committee budget. Director Mika stated that she would
have to research the matter.
Alderman Besco questioned the following:
o Page 24 — BNY Midwest Trust Co. — Countryside — Interest Payment in the amount of
$71,433.75. He asked if the developer was paying for this. Director Mika stated that the
developer was not paying this and that it was a bond payment. Attorney Orr explained that the
bond was being paid by accrued interest.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, Plocher -aye, Spears -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Werderich -aye, Besco -aye, Golinski -aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Appointment of Ward 1 Alderman Replacement
(CC 2008 -38)
Mayor Burd reported that she received three applicants for the Ward I aldermanic position and all the
candidates were very qualified so it was difficult to choose. She chose Scott Gengler, an Oswego High
School teacher, because he grew up in Yorkville and she felt he would be dedicated and proactive.
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to approve the appointment of Scott Gengler as alderman of Ward I to
complete Jason Leslie's term of office. So moved by Alderman Munns; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Alderman Werderich requested a Special City Council meeting before a vote of approval so that all the
applicants would an opportunity to speak to the Council. He felt that while the mayor has the right to
appoint a replacement, the City Council votes to approve it. He asked that the matter be tabled until after
the special meeting. Attorney Orr noted that the matter could be tabled and a special City Council
meeting scheduled if three aldermen request the meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Werderich to table the approval of the appointment until the next City
Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Spears.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -4 Nays -
Besco -aye, Sutcliff- -nay, Munns -nay, Spears -aye, Plocher -nay, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye
Mayor Burd noted that according to state statute the mayor votes when four alderman vote in the
affirmative. Attorney Orr left the room to clarify the statute. She returned, read it to the City Council and
after a brief discussion it was her opinion that the mayor does not vote.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
(CC 2008 -39)
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to approve the appointment of Garrick Gillette to the Park Board. So
moved by Alderman Golinski; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Alderman Spears asked Mr. Gillette to introduce himself to the City Council. Mr. Gillette explained that
he was a nine year resident of Yorkville and had two children. He is active in the community through his
involvement with Youth Tackle Football and Yorkville Youth Baseball (which he recently resigned
from). He stated that he felt that he could make an impact by serving on the Board.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye
Appointment of Hearing Officers
(CC 2008 -40)
Mayor Burd asked Attorney Orr to update the Council on this item. Attorney Orr reminded the Council
that the city adopted an ordinance allowing for the administrative adjudication of local ordinances. All
violations will be heard at city hall by local lawyers. Violators can plead before these attorneys however
they will not be required to hire their own attorney. The Police Department is spearheading the project
which numerous municipalities already have in place. Mayor Burd explained that she was appointing
Carlo Colosimo and Greg Ingemunson as hearing officers.
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to appoint Carlo Colosimo as Hearing Officer for the United City of
Yorkville. So moved by Alderman Sutcliff, seconded by Alderman Munns.
Alderman Werderich asked how much the city was paying the attorneys. Mr. Colosimo explained he took
the job without knowing the pay. Alderman Werderich noted that the City Council wasn't informed on
the cost of these services.
Alderman Besco asked if the attorneys could also represent developers. Attorney Orr explained that Mr.
Colosimo has no work pending with developers and Mr. Ingerm nson will have his cases with developers
resolved before he begins working for the city. Both have also agreed to refrain from representing
developers while they are hearing officers.
Alderman Werderich asked how the attorneys found out about the job and Mr. Colosimo explained he
was present at the meeting when the ordinance was approved. Alderman Werderich asked if the job was
posted. Attorney Orr explained that this was not a job so there was no posting. She further explained that
the City Council hasn't determined the amount to be paid the hearing officers. Alderman Werderich
asked how Mayor Burd chose these attorneys from a lot of possibilities. Mayor Burd stated that she
picked people she knew were qualified and she has known Mr. Ingemunson professionally. Alderman
Werderich asked the mayor if she consulted with Attorney Orr on her choice. Mayor Burd stated she did
not; she made the choice on her own.
Alderman Spears noted that she has not seen Mr. Colosimo before the City Council in a professional
capacity with developers and felt he would serve the city well.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -I
Werderich -nay, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to appoint Greg Ingemunson as Hearing Officer for the United City of
Yorkville. So moved by Alderman Mums; seconded by Alderman Sutchff.
Alderman Werderich noted that both candidates were fine attorneys however he was voting against the
process; he did not like how Mayor Burd determined the appointments. Alderman Munns noted that this
was not a hired position but rather like any other board. Alderman Werderich commented that these
appointments were different because the individuals were getting paid not volunteering their services.
Attorney Orr noted that the hearing officers are required by the ordinance and state statute. They should
be appointed for their confidence not as a political appointment. Alderman Werderich stated he was not
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implying that this was a political appointment. He felt that the Citv Council should know what the
lawyers are being paid before they are appointed and that the process was not fair because other attorneys
did not know where to apply.
Mayor Burd explained that two attorneys were needed for the process and everyone was familiar with her
two appointees. She stated that this was not a "hidden process ".
Alderman Besco stated that he understood Alderman Werderich's concerns. He noted that there wasn't a
job description or pay scale in place for the hearing officers. Attorney Orr indicated that the job
description is outlined in Ordinance 2008 -08 however the pay scale was not included.
Alderman Spears noted that Mr. Ingemunson was still working with developers. Attorney Orr stated that
he was at the "tail end" of this. She explained the process used to prepare the hearing officers and felt
that the sitting of the officers was still one to two months away. Alderman Spears stated that she was not
comfortable progressing with this appointment at this time. She asked if the Council could just approve
one position for now. Attorney Orr noted that it would cost the city more for two training sessions
instead of one. Alderman Spears suggested that the training be delayed. Attorney Orr reiterated what the
ordinance called for.
Alderman Werderich stated that the need for two attorneys was never discussed with the City Council.
He stated that the ordinance is written in the singular rather than the plural. Attorney Orr explained that
the ordinance was written this way because one officer is needed per hearing.
Alderman Golinski asked Attorney Orr if it was her experience to appoint a well known local attorney or
one from outside the area. Attorney Orr stated that she has seen the appointment of both but that local
attorneys have a better understanding of the city so the majority of communities appoint someone local.
Alderman Spears reiterated that currently Mr. Ingemunson had a conflict of interest. She also noted that
he has also represented Council members in personal business and she felt this could look bad to
residents.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -3 Nays -2 Abstain -1
SutclifF aye, Munns -aye, Spears -nay, Plocher- abstain, Werderich -nay, Golinski -aye
Alderman Besco was not present for the vote.
Swearing -in of Appointed Officials
(CC 2008 -41)
Mayor Burd noted that appointed officials have not been sworn in yet. She asked the City Attorney
Kathleen Field Orr, City Administrator Brendan McLaughlin, Chief of Police Harold Martin, Parks and
Recreation Director Dave Mogle, Finance Director and Budget Officer Susan Mika, Public Works
Director Eric Dhuse, City Engineer Joe Wywrot, Building Inspector /Zoning Official William Dettmer,
Deputy Clerk Lisa Pickering, Deputy Treasurer Jennifer Milewski, Hearing Officer Carlo Colosimo and
Hearing Officer Greg Ingemunson to stand and she swore them in.
Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus Update
(CC 2008 -42)
Mayor Burd updated the City Council on the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus where at the last meeting, the
Brookings Institute gave a PowerPoint presentation (see attached). The group also discussed that
downtown Chicago was not seeing much effect from the economic down turn. Mayor Burd also reported
that she would be attending an economic forum and invited the Chamber of Commerce and aldermen
interested in a better outlook to attend.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Annual Police Pension Report
(CC 2008 -44)
Treasurer Powell presented the Annual Police Pension Report (see attached). The balance as of May 1,
2007 was $2,156,872.18. Total contributions were $457,741.56 and total expenses were $154,337.51 for
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a fiscal yearend balance of $2,960,321.93. Treasurer Powell explained that now that the fund has
exceeded $2.5 million investing procedures can be changed which will increase the rate of return.
Mayor Burd commented that when she attended the lobby day with Metro West she learned that there is a
lobby for pension funds because some communities are facing problems. She asked Treasurer Powell if
the fund was having any problems. Treasurer Powell indicated that two officers retired last year and as
more retire the fund will diminish however new officers have been hired who are adding to it. Also, as
new officers are added the tax levy increases. Overall the fund saw an increase.
CITY ADMINISTATOR'S REPORT
No report.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director Dhuse reported that the water tower bid was moving forward.
CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT
Chief Martin reported the police department conducted a tobacco compliance check and no one sold to
underage individuals. He also reported that the city, along with Old Second Bank, will be holding a
safety fair on July 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the bank's Countryside location. Residents
can drop off confidential documents at the fair for destruction.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION'S REPORT
Director Mogle reported that over a year ago the city applied for a small grant to use on the property
across from F.E.Wheaton and it recently received $49,600.00 and the match is in -kind labor.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Park Board Meeting
Alderman Plocher reported he attended the Park Board meeting where they discussed the development of
Hoover.
Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Alderman Golinski reported that he attended the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board of
Director's meeting where they discussed their goals and marketing plan for 2009 along with the small
meeting market.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ordinance 2008 -40 Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation and PUD Agreement
Windmill Farms (Jake Land Group, LLC)
(PC 2007 -42)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution of an
Annexation and PUD Agreement with Jake Land, LLC ( "Owner/Developer" ), as presented, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Alderman Golinski reported that this is the development at Routes 126 and 71. Public hearings were held
before the Plan Commission and the City Council and the developer has worked the bugs out and agreed
to staff comments.
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Alderman Spears questioned the comment regarding 51 % of signed petitions. Director Miller explained
that the petitions were part of the applications. Attorney Dan Kramer, representing the developer, added
that all the people in the area signed the petition under oath.
Alderman Werderich noted that former Alderman Leslie had concerns with the development. Attorney
Kramer explained that Mr. Leslie participated in the Economic Development Committee meetings and his
concern was with the town homes which have since been removed from the plan.
Alderman Spears asked if flex zoning was applied and Attorney Kramer stated it was and that it allowed
for office buildings or age restricted active adult community. Director Miller disagreed; the PUD allows
for a mix of uses and the location and number of units is precise but can be refined as the process f
proceeds.
Alderman Plocher asked why boat sales were removed from the B -3 zoning. Attorney Kramer stated that
there wasn't enough space to allow for this use. Alderman Plocher also asked why ticket sales were also
deleted. Attorney Kramer and Director Miller stated that a Ticketmaster site would be an applicable use.
Alderman Spears noted that she asked that this use be removed in a similar agreement.
Alderman Sutcliff noted that the property borders farmland and asked if water issues were taken into
consideration. Director Miller stated that the drainage submits to the applicable ordinance. Furthermore,
the property owner to the east requested provisions for drainage, buffering, etc. be included in the
agreement. Attorney Kramer confirmed that the developer met with the Block family to work out issues.
Alderman Besco noted that there is a great amount of on -site water storage and he felt confident there
wouldn't be any problems.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Besco -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye
Ordinance 2008 -41 Annexing Windmill Farms (Jake Land Group, LLC)
(PC 2007 -42)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance annexing Windmill Farms, as
presented, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye
Ordinance 2008 -42 Rezoning Windmill Farms (Jake Land Group, LLC)
(PC 2007 -42)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance rezoning certain property in
furtherance of an Annexation Agreement, as presented, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Alderman Werderich asked if an asphalt plant was planned for the property and Attorney Kramer stated
no and the rezoning allowed for gas stations, dry goods store, general retail, etc.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Sutcliff-aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye
Rezoning Certain Property in Furtherance of an Annexation Agreement
Lincoln Prairie
(PC 2008 -17)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance rezoning certain property in
furtherance of an Annexation Agreement, as presented, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Alderman Werderich asked if the rezoning allowed for an asphalt plant. Director Miller stated it did.
Alderman Werderich asked if the City Council was aware of this use when the Annexation Agreement
was approved and Director Miller explained that the special use for an asphalt plant was included in the
agreement.
Alderman Besco noted that when this was brought forward the developer gave a presentation showing
that state -of- the -art technology would be used at the site which would address the hydro carbons and
smell from the plant.
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Alderman Spears commented that she was not in favor of the business as she felt it was not appropriate
for the site especially with the proposed waste transfer station in the same area. She expressed her
concern with the impact on traffic in the area.
Alderman Munns stated he would like to see current information on the operation concerning odors. He
agreed with Alderman Spears regarding the asphalt plant's negative impact on the roads. He stated that
he did not feel this was a good use at this time.
Alderman Golinski agreed with Aldermen Spears and Munns however the plant was already approved
with the agreement. He asked if the city was obligated to approve this use. Attorney Orr read from the
agreement regarding the M -2 zoning and stated that an asphalt plant fits into the zoning. She explained
that this annexation agreement was approved in 2005 but the property was never rezoned as agreed to
when annexed; this is a housekeeping item. She noted that if the rezoning is not approved, the city would
be violating the annexation agreement.
Alderman Besco asked if there was a possibility to negotiate road improvements on Eldamain Road to
Galena Road. Attorney Orr noted that the agreement only provides improvement to the road in front of
the plant.
Alderman Plocher asked who would be running the plant and Administrator McLaughlin stated it will be
the Healy Asphalt plant. Alderman Plocher asked if the rezoning could be tabled and the matter discussed
further in executive session.
A motion was made by Alderman Plocher to table the approval of the rezoning; seconded by Alderman
Sutcliff.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye
Ordinance 2008- 43 Approving the First Amendment Annexation Agreement and PUD Agreement
Yorkville Town Center (Raycorp, Inc.)
(PC 2008 -04)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance approving the first amended
Annexation Agreement and PUD Agreement with Raycorp, Inc. ( "Owner/Developer "), as presented, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Alderman Werderich distributed a map (see attached) and expressed concern with the affects of traffic on
the Sunflower and Greenbriar subdivisions. He felt that there will be additional traffic on Greenbriar
Road due to the new traffic signal. He asked that this be remedied with signage.
Alderman Spears asked if Walsh Drive was a collector and was told it was not. She agreed with
Alderman Werderich that signage is needed.
Alderman Golinski agreed that a sign could be used at Walsh and Greenbriar. Director Miller explained
that a warrant study would be needed before any traffic signals are installed. He stated that one was done
a few years ago and no sign was recommended due to lack of traffic volume. He stated that if it is found
that traffic volume has increased the area could be reevaluated.
Alderman Plocher asked if the petitioner would pay for the traffic study. Tony Graff, representing the
developer, stated the developer was cooperating with the city by having the study for the Route 71 traffic
light done. He stated that if the city wanted to increase the scope of the study the developer was open to
discuss this.
Chief Martin stated that he has put an officer with radar and the speed trailer in the area. He advised
residents to contact the police department with their concerns so that he could out a squad in the area.
Alderman Werderich stated that he discussed the traffic study with his constituents who expressed their
concerns with traffic and felt a new study would yield different results.
Alderman Spears stated she reviewed the zoning in the document and she requested the removal of an
army surplus store, billiard parlor, etc. She questioned the use of drive through facility and Director
Miller stated that this applied to fast food restaurants, pharmacies, etc. Alderman Spears noted other uses
she felt were inappropriate for the property such as amusement park, boat launch, etc. which the
developer agreed to remove. Alderman Plocher asked that personal loan facilities also be removed; the
developer agreed.
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Alderman Munns questioned Alderman Spears' reason for the removal of the army /navy store and she
explained she felt it was "tacky" and too close to a residential area_ After a brief discussion, Alderman
Munns agreed with Alderman Spears' request.
There was further discussion regarding traffic and Director Miller clarified that a traffic study was being
done for Route 71 in order to obtain an IDOT permit however it was his understanding that the scope of
the study be increased to cover the area proposed by Alderman Werderich. Attorney Orr suggested that
this be addressed on page 4, section 2 of the agreement and she clarified the wording which would
include an expanded area for the study.
There was more discussion on who would be responsible for paying any additional cost incurred by
expanding the scope of study and Administrator McLaughlin stated the developer would. Mr. Graff noted
that the developer has been working on this for quite awhile and this was never brought up. He stated that
the traffic problem in Sunflower currently exists and the developer should not be responsible to correct it.
He asked where the study should begin and end. Administrator McLaughlin asked that
Walsh Drive be included in the study because the new development will exacerbate the current situation.
Mr. Graff and the developer felt the issue could be resoved with the additional language to the agreement.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff- -aye, Munns -aye
Ordinance 2008 -44 Rezoning - Yorkville Town Center (Raycorp, Inc.)
(PC 2008 -04)
A motion was made by Alderman Golinski to approve an ordinance rezoning certain property in
furtherance of an Annexation Agreement, as presented, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye, Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPOR (continued)
Amending the Code of Ordinances Providing for the
Registration of Solicitors, Hawkers and Itinerant Merchants
(PS 2007 -28)
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to table the ordinance amending the code of ordinances
providing for the registration of solicitors, hawkers and itinerant merchants; seconded by Alderman
Golinski.
Alderman Spears noted that this was being tabled in order to add additional language to the code.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0
Sutcliff -aye, Munns -aye, Spears -aye, Plocher -aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Besco -aye
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTE REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Ward I Meeting
Alderman Werderich announced that there will be a Ward I meeting on June 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber.
Special City Council Meeting
Alderman Werderich stated he would work with staff to determine the date for the Special City Council
meeting that he recommended earlier.
Property Maintenance
Alderman Munns noted grass on the two properties on the south corners of Route 47 and Somonauk is in
need of cutting. Director Dhuse stated he would contact the state who owns the property on the southwest
comer and will turn the other complaint in to the property standards department.
Prairie Meadows Problem
Alderman Spears thanked staff for working on the problem in the Prairie Meadows subdivision.
Van Emmon and Tuscany Issues
Alderman Plocher asked if there had been any progress on the Van Emmon or Tuscany projects.
Administrator McLaughlin stated that both were moving forward.
Neighborhood Beautification Project
Alderman Sutcliff reported that the new neighborhood beautification project had started and anyone
interested in participating should call her.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — na V_;,I0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of
o For the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
o 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.
Mayor Burd noted that no action would result from the executive session.
So moved by Alderman Spears; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Sutcliff-aye, Werderich -aye, Golinski -aye, Munns -aye, Plocher -aye
The City Council took a short break and entered into executive session at 9:25 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 10:10 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Burd entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Munns; seconded by Alderman
Golinski.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 10:11 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
,Jacquelyn Milschewski,
City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois
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Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with a mental or
physical disability who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate in
Special Olympics. There is no maximum age limitation for participation.
Kendall County Special Olympics is in Area 2 of Special Olympics Illinois, located in St.
Charles. We have been serving athletes with special needs since 1970. We maintain our
program through Kendall County Special Education Cooperative.
Our Athletes live in Oswego, Montgomery, Yorkville, Plano, Sandwich, Somonauk,
Newark and Lisbon. There are currently 60 registered athletes; they range from 8 -55
years of age. Our athletes compete in five sports annually Cross Country Skiing,
Snowshoeing, Swimming, Track & Field, and Bowling. The number of athletes varies
for each sport. Our numbers increase with each season due to area growth.
There is a minimum of three coaches per sport and approximately 20 volunteers that
annually assist with the various sports. Many of our athletes need constant assistance
and/or encouragement therefore we need many hands to run our program. All sports
follow the same basic pattern registration for the sport, training and practices, area then,
regional and/or state competition. We also have an athlete recognition banquet, and
participate in the Law Enforcement Touch Run every summer.
Kendall County Special Olympics (KCSO) is overseen and operated through Kendall
County Special Education Cooperative. The KCSO Coordinator and coaches are
employed through the Cooperative. Deb Clason has been the Coordinator and Head
Coach for KCSO for the past 30 years and is in charge of all of the everyday operations
associated with KCSO. Lynda Shanks is the Director of KCSEC; she is responsible for
all programs within the Cooperative.
The KCSEC pays for the administrative costs associated with KCSO and for all
transportation costs. All uniforms, equipment, registration and competition costs (food
and lodging) are covered through private donations, our fundraising activities; a Family
Fun Festival every July. Other than transportation (buses to and from our competition)
100% of our costs are funded through these private donations and fundraisers.
Our year runs from August through July we prioritize our needs and spend only what we
have. Our registration and competition costs are our first priority. Once we have enough
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each year with at least 4 -5 new athletes), than uniform replacements (wear out), and then
new equipment. It costs approximately $75 per registered athlete for us to run each sport.
That includes only the registration and competition costs. To fully uniform an athlete for
all four sports it costs us approximately $340. All uniforms are maintained by KCSO; we
store, distribute before each competition, then collect and wash. This allows us to keep
them in the best shape possible but it does increase our cost, washing for a single sport is
costing $40 -$50 and we buy containers for storage. Currently all equipment and
uniforms are stored at coaches or parents homes.
Athletes are asked to pay a $20 registration fee for each sport. Approximately %z of our
Athletes can afford to pay. The rest participate for free, we do NOT ever turn away
anyone who can not pay. We do however encourage them to participate in as many of
our fundraisers as possible.
Our expenditures for last year included all registration and competition costs and the
purchase of uniforms for our growing athlete population. Our uniform and equipment
needs vary for each sport, attached is a break down of current needs. Due to grow that
we are experiencing, equipment is being added only as there is a need or as it breaks (we
did not replace our rolling tape measure used for winter games, when it broke, due to
uniform costs). We are currently attempting to replace aging equipment (tape
measures /stop watches /softballs, skis & snowshoes).
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Not only will no incumbent president or vice president be
running for the presidency — paving the way for a wide
open contest of ideas —but the vote will occur amid an environment of
dynamic, sometimes unsettling, forces now transforming the world in
which Americans live.
Increasing global competition, economic
restructuring at home, rapid population
growth, and other forces are rewriting the
rules for how we produce
Metropolitan areas constitute the engines of jobs, build wealth, and con-
serve our natural resources.
American prosperity and are the building blocks New federal policies and
approaches are imperative
of the 21st century economy. if our nation is to effectively
adapt to this new reality and
enable American firms,
workers, and families to thrive.
In response, the Metropolitan Policy
Program at Brookings is developing the
Blueprint for American Prosperity in advance
of the 2008 vote.
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state and local partners adapt to rapid
change, the Blueprint envisions a multi -year
series of partnerships, pub-
lic events, and publications The ability of our nation to grog and prosper and meet
premised on one abiding
conviction: The very assets the social and environmental challenges of our time
needed to prosper today are
rooted in our metropolitan depends heavily on the health and vitality of our
areas —the nation's intercon-
nected web of cities, sub- metropolitan areas.
urbs, and counties now
home to more than eight in
10 Americans and their jobs.
From New York and Des Moines to Los
Angeles and Charleston, metropolitan areas
large and small constitute the engines of
American prosperity and are the building
blocks of the 21st century economy.
Ultimately, we hope the Blueprint sparks a
rich national debate about America's future.
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Brookings' Blueprint begins from a point largely miss
ing from presidential and public debate: The ability of' our nation► to
grow and prosper and meet the social and environmental challeages
of our time depends heavily on the health and vitality of our metro-
politan areas.
In keeping with that starting point, the ini-
tiative will advance four core propositions:
FIRST: Dynamic global and domestic
forces pose urgent challenges that
are testing American prosperity
-1 The U.S. economic powerhouse faces
expanded global competition and con-
tinued economic restructuring here at
home. Rapid technology advancement,
economic liberalization throughout the
world, and skill advancement in devel-
oping countries mean more national
economies and regional economies are
emerging to compete for investment
and production. Meanwhile, the U.S.
continues to shed manufacturing jobs,
especially from major manufacturing
centers like Flint, MI, Canton, OH, and
Rochester, NY, to name a few
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SECOND: To achieve true prosperity,
our nation must leverage the key
assets — innovation, infrastructure,
human capital, and quality places—
principally concentrated in metropol-
itan areas
Prosperity —true prosperity —is based on
Labor market changes have widened achieving three types of growth:
income inequalities and consigned J Productive growth boosts innovation
many workers to jobs that pay wages and entrepreneurship, generates quality
not sufficient to make ends meet. jobs and rising incomes, and helps the
Increasingly, highly educated workers U.S. maintain its economic leadership
and those who possess certain non- ; Inclusive growth expands educational
routine skills have reaped wage gains and employment opportunities, reduces
while others have experienced stagnat- poverty, and fosters a strong and
ing incomes. Further, wealth - building diverse middle class
opportunities are more challenging for ! And sustainable growth strengthens
immigrants and African Americans, existing cities and communities, con -
which is critical as blacks and Latinos serves fiscal and natural resources, and
will make up 40 percent of our future advances U.S. efforts to address climate
workforce by 2050 change and achieve energy independ-
Global and domestic growth and con- ence
sumption are exacerbating pressures While many factors contribute to such
on natural resources, leading to envi- growth, the Blueprint contends that innova-
ronmental stress and excessive tion, human capital, infrastructure, and qual-
dependency on costly and unsustain- ity places are crucial ingredients for
able sources of energy. Increasing gas prosperity.
prices associated with rising world Innovation —or the ability to conceive
demand for oil and the simultaneous and develop new products, new serv-
concern over rising carbon dioxide ices, and new business models —is cru-
emissions threaten both continued eco- cial to sustaining national economic
nomic growth and ecosystems. advantage, generating and retaining
Furthermore, the pressures on our envi- high - quality jobs, and responding to the
ronment will only worsen as the U.S. is challenges and opportunities presented
projected to add another 120 million by climate change
people by 2050, a level only to be Human capital, both educated and
exceeded by China and India skilled labor, drives innovation but is
also a prerequisite for income growth,
upward mobility, and access to oppor-
tunity
Infrastructure, ranging from roads,
transit, and ports to telecommunica-
tions networks, can determine how effi-
ciently and rapidly to move and connect
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Major metro areas aggregate fundamental drivers of prosperity, and generate 75 percent of U.S. GDP
Percentage of national activity in 100 largest metro areas, various indicators, 2005
Land area: 12%
Population: 65 % 1'
Research universities: 67/0
Jobs: 68% hand area
Foreign seaport tonnage: 75% Population and
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Graduate degree holders: 75% ;
Knowledge economy jobs: 76% i Innovation
Patents: 78% Human capital
Air cargo: 79%
NIH /NSF funding: 80%
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R &D employment: 81% 1 `'1 National total
Air passenger boardings: 92% I j
Venture capital funding: 94%
Public transit passenger miles: 95%
National Total
goods, people, and information within Metros are not part of the national econ-
and across markets and can also help omy. They are the economy.
us improve air quality, conserve land The 100 largest metropolitan areas alone
and natural resources, and reduce our represent just 12 percent of the nation's land
consumption of gas and electricity area and 65 percent of its population but
Quality places— vibrant downtowns, account for 74 percent of the nation's college
attractive town centers, historic older graduates; 76 percent of all good - paying
suburbs — further enhance the other "knowledge" jobs; 78 percent of all patent
drivers by exhibiting the density, diver- activity; 79 percent of the nation's air cargo;
sity, and distinctiveness that workers and 94 percent of its venture capital funding.
and firms value more than ever in Metro areas not only concentrate these
today's knowledge economy assets, but market forces and intentional
efforts by state and focal leaders also
And here is the crux: These key influ- strengthen these assets so their sum is
ences on the quality of American prosperity greater than their parts, enhancing produc-
are primarily located in metropolitan areas. tivity.
These collections of cities, suburbs, and Overall, thanks to their cumulative assets,
counties are bound by strong commuting the largest 100 metro areas alone generate a
ties and by definition are America's eco- massive 75 percent of the nation's gross
nomic centers. domestic product, and 42 of America's
The United States boasts 363 metro metros —if treated as nations —would rank
areas. These major economic centers are among the world's largest 100 economies.
located in every state, from as few as one The b atom line: America is a metropol-
in the state of Hawaii to as many as 25 Ran nation.
in Texas.
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THIRD: Local and regional leaders Consequently, the Blueprint is probing at
are doing their best to innovate, but least three major shortcomings in current
the federal government is failing to federal policy and practice as it affects met -
keep pace with new realities and ropolitan areas. Far too often, Washington:
often inhibits metropolitan potential __; Ignores the role and realities of met-
ropolitan America. Federal policy and
For all of their collective might, too few of programs often seem uninformed of
America's metropolitan areas are realizing how America's economy is geographi-
their full potential as they strain to respond cally organized. The U.S. is less a
to change. national economy than the sum of its
Nevertheless, though they are increas- unique and varied metropolitan
ingly ill-served by a federal government out economies, dependent upon the opti-
of touch with global and metropolitan reali- mal synergies between firms, workers,
ties, city and suburban leaders in large and capital, and infrastructure. But Federal
small metro areas are managing to invent economic policy ignores the critical role
new ways to advance the health of their of metropolitan clusters in fostering
regions and the nation. productive growth, preferring to allo-
Metros simply can't go it alone as they cate research, job training, economic
labor under myriad statutory, constitutional, development and a slew of other
and jurisdictional limitations, hampering resources without any regard to how
truly bold innovation. these tools get gathered and strength-
ened at the ground level. And Federal
housing policy continues to shove
affordable housing into inner cities,
even though more poor people live in
suburbs and jobs have decentralized
b=ails to comport itself as an account-
able, strategic partner. More substan-
tively, Washington has failed in key
areas to fulfill its appropriate role in
+0 3'!Y'. our federalist system of national, state,
and local government. Most glaringly,
✓e ,` "" �'" in areas where the scale or nature of
the problem requires national leader-
ship—such as boosting the wages of
`= lower- income workers, building a state-
of-the-art transportation network, or
responding to climate change— recent
* f federal actions have been tepid, non-
existent, or even counter productive
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Local leaders are innovating regionally In pursuit of prosperity
ISSUE INITIATIVE ! GEOGRAPHIC; DESCRIPTION
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Productive CONNECT San Diego Since 1985, CONNECT has helped to launch
Growth I ;Region roughly 1,300 startups in high -tech and biotech
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resources
Wisconsin 1 Milwaukee For years, WRTP has helped to modernize the
Regional Region plants and workplace practices of regional compa-
Training nies and update the skills of the region's workers
Partnership by focusing on the requirements for more
t advanced manufacturing
Inclusive Employer- ' Chicago To help workers afford homes closer to their jobs,
Growth Assisted Region MPC and its partners help regional employers. '
Housing offer homeownership education and provide down
(Metropolitan a
i payment, rent, or savings assistance. Since 2000,
Planning 60 employers have provided homeownership
Council) counseling for 2,100 employees, resulting in 1,200
1 ' successful buyers
Prosperity { South Florida To boost EITC participation, 10 metro -wide
Campaign j (Miami -Dade "Prosperity Centers" offer free tax filing and con-
County) nections to other financial services. Launched in '
i 2002, the campaign has increased the number of
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Sustainable 1 Metro Portland A directly - elected multipurpose regional g overn {..
Growth Region ! ment operating since 1979, Metro has the author -
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ity to coordinate land use across several local
j, jurisdictions on issues of housing, transportation,
infrastructure, and environmental services.
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Metro's current focuses include integrating hous-
ing choices and affordability into policymaking
j and funding allocations, better evaluating land
use impacts of transportation investments, and
safeguarding regionally significant natural areas
FasTracks Denver Thirty -two metro mayors support this initiative to
I Region 1 create a regional system of new rail and bus rapid
f transit with transit-oriented development to solve .
t 4 the region's problems with traffic congestion, !'
sprawl, and smog
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What about rural America?
he common perception is that the interests of cities and suburbs and the needs of
rural areas conflict with one other. That's not true, though. Rural areas exist in a
profitable interdependence with metropolitan America. Here are three ways:
First, much of rural America lies within metropolitan America. In fact, more than
half (51 percent) of all U-S. rural residents live in suburban or exurban counties
located within metropolitan areas. What is more, agriculture remains an important
part of some metropolitan economies, including those of Lancaster, PA (94th by
employment) and Fresno, CA (64th)
Second, globally competitive firms in large metro areas depend on operations in
small metropolitan or rural areas. Large financial services firms, for instance, have
opened up back - office operations in small metros and rural areas due to the avail -
ability of lower -cost labor and office space there. Sioux Falls, SD (165th by employ-
ment) is a major back - office center for Citicorp (headquartered in New York), while
Bismarck, RID (280th by employment) serves a similar function for Aetna (headquar-
tered in Hartford)
Third, even rural places outside metropolitan areas are linked intimately to met-
ros by agriculture and natural resources. Rural areas provide the bulk of the
nation's food supply, the majority of which is consumed in urban areas, or shipped
to the rest of the world via ports in the major metro areas. At the same time, urban
farmers' markets and niche grocers have become major new customers and con-
duits for rural growers' sales of organic foods and boutique agricultural products.
For that matter, urban travelers drive key hospitality and tourism sectors in high -
amenity rural and small metro areas
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compartmentalizing and fragmenting budgets of core statistical agencies
policies and programs, and starving such as the Census Bureau and the
itself and its partners of needed infor- Bureau of Economic Analysis that pro -
mation, the federal government dis- vide the data to determine what works
courages smart problem solving across In sum. the Blueprint will argue that on
metropolitan jurisdictions, and frus- key programmatic, structural, regulatory,
trates regional adaptation and innova- and budgetary counts, federal agencies and
tion. It complicates matters enormously Congress have failed to devise a truly trans -
for state and local governments and the formative federal -metro federalism that at
private sector to have to interact with once empowers state and local leaders to
scads of federal departments and agen- respond to the changes buffeting U.S. eco-
cies across a spectrum of issues. nomic centers and ensures those responses
Federal policy on innovation and growth are smart, effective, always improving, and
is spread across nine separate cabinet efficient.
departments, five independent agen-
cies, and 180 distinct programs, ensur-
ing that the whole is vastly less than the
sum of the parts. Additionally,
BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY
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FINALLY: We need a new federal partnership with state, local, and
private - sector leaders —a Blueprint for American Prosperity —to
strengthen metropolitan economies, build a strong and diverse middle
class, and grow in environmentally sustainable ways
The Blueprint for American Prosperity will
propose a series of federal policy reform
principles and ideas to promote more pro-
ductive, inclusive, and sustainable growth in
major metropolitan areas. it will argue, for
example, that federal policy should:
- I Enable metropolitan areas to exploit
their strengths and adapt to changing
realities. For example, instead of
largely ignoring it, federal economic
development policy should acknowl-
edge the metropolitan locus of
American productivity growth by sup-
porting regional industry
Instead of largely ignoring it, federal economic clusters around the country.
Similarly, the federal gov-
development policy should acknowledge the ernment should do more to
facilitate investments in
metropolitan locus of American productivity growth workforce housing in the
growing suburban job cen-
by supporting regional industry clusters ters where the needs are
most pressing, and where
around the country, low income families would
enjoy greater opportunity
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Lead on national priorities and The Blueprint initiative will focus on the
demand results from itself and its things that matter most — innovation, oppor-
partners. In other areas, the federal tunity, and sustainability —while outlining the
government must lead, both through its principles of a new metro - focused, more rig -
own direct initiative, or
by insisting on The Blueprint will not argue simply for redirecting
improved performance
outcomes across its more money to metro areas, but will emphasize how
own programs and
those in which it collab- existing monies could be used more effectively,
orates. The federal
government, together
with states, for example, should assume orous and effective federalism to empower
responsibility on national priorities local and state leaders and their private -
such as providing strengthening work sector partners to experiment. The Blueprint
supports like the Earned Income Tax will not argue simply for redirecting more
Credit, setting a framework for energy money to metro areas, but will emphasize
innovation and addressing climate how existing monies could be used more
change, and investing in key transporta- effectively. To spur them on, the project will
tion corridors and gateways to keep the also advance specific, discrete recommenda-
economy moving tions in key federal policy areas — research
Promote integrated, informed, and and development, income and asset building,
innovative problem solving. Finally, the education, transportation, energy —that will
federal government must better organ- exemplify how the new federal -metro com-
ize itself to deliver programs effectively pact might work.
and efficiently. The nation needs a Though our nation faces new and
synergistic, purpose- driven National unprecedented challenges, we begin from a
Innovation Foundation to boost key position of great strength. Much of that
fields such as precision manufacturing, strength vests in our nation's major metro -
information technology, engineering, politan areas, which contain the bulk of our
and clean energy. Other Blueprint most important assets driving prosperity. We
efforts will explore how the federal gov- believe that if the federal government per -
ernment might better integrate its forms as a modernized and equal partner,
disconnected programs dealing with federal, state and local leaders will be better
such obviously intertwined issues as equipped to leverage these assets and be
transportation, housing, education, and organized for success. Together, our leaders
energy. Cutting across it all will be the will be poised to build a prosperous
contention that America needs a gov- America —with an economy that is produc-
ernment that actively develops and tive, a society that is inclusive, and an envi-
manages knowledge to inform decision- ronment that is sustainable.
making, evaluate outcomes, harness
and share innovation, and adapt man-
agement
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ACHIEVNG A BLUEPR NT FOR
AMERICAN PROSPE TY
he Brookings Institution Metropolitan
Policy Program has spent its first ten
years generating high quality
research and catalyzing policy reforms and
new coalitions for change, primarily in
select states and metropolitan areas around
the country.
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and local leaders so they can together
leverage the assets in our communities
and help create a prosperous nation.
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With this signature initiative, we think it is i Encourage our nation's leaders to
time for the experiences of local and increasingly seek progress on all three
regional leaders to inform the decisions of dimensions of prosperity we identify:
federal leaders, who are eager to find fresh productive growth that yields quality
solutions and innovations that work. jobs and income gains, inclusive growth
Keep in mind, though, that the Blueprint is that creates a strong and diverse mid -
developing an agenda that is federalist dle class, and sustainable growth that is
rather than federal and truly engages states fiscally and environmentally responsi-
and metropolitan areas as worthy, necessary ble and brings us closer to energy inde-
partners in the effort to promote economic pendence
growth and prosperity. J See to it that local and state leaders are
Hence, the Blueprint for American better empowered to achieve prosper -
Prosperity aims to help better align federal, ity by the adoption of new or reformed
state and local leaders so they can together federal policies that strengthen crucial
leverage the assets in our communities and influences on metropolitan prosperity —
help create a prosperous nation. innovation, human capital, infrastruc-
To that end, the Blueprint initiative seeks ture, and quality places
to accomplish the following: Create and empower a network of local
Make clear to national leaders, opinion- leaders to help champion reform and
makers, and the general public that we serve as effective stewards of regional
are a metropolitan nation and that action and results
metro areas form the foundation of the To ensure that the Blueprint achieves
nation's economy these impacts, Brookings is embarking on an
ambitious course of outreach, organizing,
forums, research, and writing.
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BENEFITING FROM A NETWORK
OF INNOVATORS
-- he Blueprint is being supported and informed by a network of leaders who strive every
day to create the kind of healthy and vibrant communities that are the foundation of
the U.S. economy.
We believe that these leaders and their
metro areas are at the cutting edge of policy
innovation in the United States and, through
their local action, are guiding the way
towards systemic and structural policy
reform at the national level.
Two core groups of leaders have shaped,
and are shaping, the Blueprint to date —the
Metropolitan Leadership Council and our
Metropolitan Partners. As the Blueprint is
launched, we will continue to seek additional
advisors to this effort.
We believe strongly that stational policy is most We believe strongly that
national policy is most suc-
successful when it builds from the knowledge and cessful when it builds from
the knowledge and expert-
expertise of local and regional leaders, ise of local and regional
leaders.
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I _- he Blueprint is principally financed by forming a group of elected officials,
the Metropolitan Leadership Council, regional business alliances and civic
C a network of business and philan- groups, university presidents, and p racti-
thropic leaders that reflect the best ideas in tioners from metro areas around the coun-
corporate and civic America gleaned from try who are serving as active advisors
decades of experience. In building the coun- and supporters of the Blueprint. These
cil, we are striving to reflect the political, Metropolitan Partners will be individuals
geographic, and racial and ethnic diversity and institutions widely recognized as being
of the nation and include representatives change agents both in their metropolitan
from a cross section of economic sectors. areas and nationally. Their role will be to
More significantly, we are seeking the inform the content of the Blueprint, co -host
engagement of individuals and institutions public forums in their home metros, and
that can be true intellectual partners and serve as resources for media and national
champions for meaningful policy reform. decisionmakers.
While many of these leaders act globally,
they retain a commitment to the vitality of
their local and regional communities, a rare
blend that makes their civic engagement
even more valuable. We are deeply grateful
for the exceptional energy and guidance of
this Leadership Council.
BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY
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BLUEPRINT PUBLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Over the course of the next few years, Brookings Will release a series
of publications to advance the Blueprint and host a series of related
Public forums.
SIGNATURE PIECES THE BLUEPRINT POLICY SERIES
(FEBRUARY - NOVEMBER 2008)
MetroNation: How U.S. Metropolitan In addition to setting the broad policy frame -
Areas Drive American Prosperity work for a new prosperity agenda, Brookings
(November 2007) is publishing a series of in-depth policy briefs
This paper will officially launch the Blueprint that argue for specific, achievable reforms in
by making the fundamental case that metro- selected areas of federal policy. Topics to be
politan areas - including the cities and sub- examined include, among others, innovation
urbs within them- -are the engines of national investment, industry clusters, workforce
prosperity. Reviewing the challenges and housing, transportation, green building,
opportunities that globalization and rapid energy research, and wealth building.
technological change pose for the American
economy, this framing paper asserts the BLUEPRINT SPECIAL GEOGRAPHIC
need for modernized federal policies that FOCUSES: GREAT LAKES AND
exploit the inherent strengths of major INTERIOR WEST
metro areas to ensure productive, inclusive, As part of the Blueprint initiative, Brookings
and sustainable growth, will also work closely with political, civic, and
nonprofit leaders from states in the Great
Unleashing America's Metropolitan Lakes region and the Intermountain West to
Potential. Toward a New Federal articulate a federal policy agenda that
Partnership for Prosperity responds to the assets and opportunities
(March 2008) facing these two very different regions.
A companion to "Metro Nation," this policy
paper will present a new paradigm for major BLUEPRINT PUBLIC REGIONAL
reform of the federal system aimed at FORUMS
empowering metropolitan areas to adapt to Brookings will host public forums throughout
change and innovate in order to increase the the country, starting with the official launch
nation's prosperity. This integrated analysis of the Blueprint initiative in Washington, D.C.
will initially document the uneven perform- on November 6, 2007. The DC launch will be
ance of the nation's largest metropolitan followed by additional regional forums
areas on key measures of prosperity. It will throughout 2007 and 2006 in metropolitan
then describe the complicating -and often areas, such as Chicago, Denver, Kansas City,
detrimental- effects of an outmoded federal- Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix,
state policy structure that fails to enable and Seattle.
cities and metropolitan areas to adapt to
changing economic realities.
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ABOUT THE BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM
Created in 1996, the Brookings institution's Metropolitan Policy Program provides decision
makers with cutting -edge research and policy ideas for improving the health and prosper-
ity of cities and metropolitan areas.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To get involved or to learn more call us at (202) 797 -6139 or
visit us at www.blueprintprosperity.org
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To: Police Pension Board
City Council
United City of Yorkville
Subiect: Annual Police Pension Fund Activity for Fiscal Year May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008
(As required by Illinois State Statue 40 ILCS 5/3 —141)
Fiscal 2006 -07 Fiscal 2007 -2008 Fiscal 2008 -09
_Actual Estimated Actual 4/30 Estimate
Balance as of May 1: 1,583,046.69 N/A 2,156,872.18 2,612,538.50
Contributions:
Employees: 159,927.49 200,000.00 182,597.35 190,000.00
IMRF Transfers 46,172.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Tax Levy: 248,987.74 275,000.00 275,144.21 300,000.00
Investment Income: 130,128.21 150,000.00 152,262.27 180.000.00
Total Contributions: 455,087.23 475,000.00 457,741.56 490,000.00
Expenses Paid:
Contribution Refunds 22,662.66 3688.57
Supplies: 0.00 100.00 13.75 100.00
Legal Fees: 1,200.00 3,600.00 3000.00 2400.00
Accounting /Minutes 860.00 1,200.00 1692.50 1800.00
Audit Fees: 0.00 2,000.00 3000.00 2200.00
IDOI Filing Fees: 0.00 1,200.00 1000.00 2000.00
Actuarial Fees: 0.00 1,500.00 1300.00 1500.00
Investment Fees: 9104.00 10,000.00 11,352.00 15,000.00
Pension Seminars 0 0 0 1,000.00
IDOI Compliance Fees 225.95 250.00 316.60 400.00
Retirement Pavments 0.00 140.000.00 110.000.00 112.128.00
Total Expenses 11,389.95 159,850.00 154,337.51 142,216.57
Fiscal Year End Balance: 2,156,872.18 2,622,022.18 2,612,538.50 2,960,321.93
Submitted by:
William Powell: United City of Yorkville Treasurer
L. Debord: President D. Pleckham: Secretary
Approved: May 13, 2008
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