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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. I 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. I II The Minutes of the Regular Meeting Qf the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — uagce 2 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. i 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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — nage 3 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. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — naee 4 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 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council — Mav 27, 2008 — Mee 5 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 i The Minutes of the Reeular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — naee 6, 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. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — nag_e 7 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. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 — Dage 8 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. The Minutes of the Regular Meetine of the Citv Council — Mav 27, 2008 —Wage 9 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 I CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 2008 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: k At 0(��v (A 1 0 - ) h � �y 11 C Pl t S LN �c7 f QtQ..1�� �� i nM7 � l 10 C t �•�.�. b- c,�1,. S� •,-I � � �'I � u o lm-,uo LL so 27 (COE 1�Dt6pcv comp 1C) kY, P� Q �a S a �I �P ,� s // D �GNIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27 2008 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: (Tom Y- Ge_� �,'I s k LAWS, ; r� EL � cc Jf. C-flar f{ S L A III, tl7i l ; l I .. ' —6 Aw�.rs� � '4 s a il4l UFICGn, /e— pos PP S1GNIN 1 County Ofympics Kendaff . ' 2 01 Garden Street Torkvaffe, IL. 60560 Yorkville City Council, 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 I 1 money to cover these costs we are able to buy any new uniforms needed (we are growing 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). KCSO Deb Clason 201 Garden Street Yorkville, IL 60560 VC44 Z P. e dclason @kcsec.org (630) 552- 7891/Home (630) 234 - 1148 /Cell a Blueprint for American Prospei Unleashing the r tr�t�: a! of a MEtropoirtan Nation Metropolitan Policy Program at BROOKINGS I �v id yµ k Blueprint for Arrerian Prosperity Unleashing the Pots tilt ofa M_:4rcp Atm Fta&" - Tie 4 2 008presidential election comes at a remarkable juncture. 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. BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY 9 All 50 states contain metropolitan areas -- - r .k i 4 AN �` ♦� } • #� i 44ft1KL IttE an L it 7 WX �'' o ® Top -100 metro areas - All other metro areas Designed to help federal leaders and their 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. BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM THE STAKE..S ARE HIGH 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 BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY f a. 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 a BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM 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 j economy Graduate degree holders: 75% ; Knowledge economy jobs: 76% i Innovation Patents: 78% Human capital Air cargo: 79% NIH /NSF funding: 80% i ® Infrastructure 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. BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY 5 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 s BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM 1 Local leaders are innovating regionally In pursuit of prosperity ISSUE INITIATIVE ! GEOGRAPHIC; DESCRIPTION SCOPE r Productive CONNECT San Diego Since 1985, CONNECT has helped to launch Growth I ;Region roughly 1,300 startups in high -tech and biotech i 3 i I by linking entrepreneurs to money, markets, new 3 i technology, management, partners, and other 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 Miami-area volunteer -prepared a eared EITC returns ns P b Y almost 40 percent Sustainable 1 Metro Portland A directly - elected multipurpose regional g overn {.. Growth Region ! ment operating since 1979, Metro has the author - C W ¢ sir' ity to coordinate land use across several local j, jurisdictions on issues of housing, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental services. t 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 BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY 7 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 CA z • is a , M,et.fP : ' blitan a BROOKINGS METROPOLITAfi _ :,Iliihl9 I - i i i r. k° 1 Does not organize for success. By Washington nickels and dimes the 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 9 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 ,a BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM 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 BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY ii 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. lilt' The Blueprint for American Prosperity r° aims to help Fetter align federal, state, and local leaders so they can together leverage the assets in our communities and help create a prosperous nation. r iz BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM 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. BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY 13 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. ,4 BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM X Ys Y f F 4 METROPOLITAN LEADERSHIP METROPOLITAN PARTNERS COUNCIL - he Metropolitan Policy Program is 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 t5 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. 16 BROOKINGS METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM _ �..,. 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 5 BROOKINGS 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington D.C. 20036-2188 telephone 202.797.6000 fax 202.797.6004 www.brookings.edu Metropolitan Policy Program at BROOKINGS telephone 202.797.6139 fax 202.7972965 www.brookings.edu/metro J � o � United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road EST. , lass Yorkville Illinois 60560 o e; M Phone: 630 -553 -4350 �,� ,� It ?� Fax: 630 -553 -7575 May 13, 2008 <ke v` William Powell Treasurer 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. 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