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City of Yorkville Board met September 12.

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City of Yorkville Board met September 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

City Clerk Warren called the roll.

Ward I Koch Present

Colosimo Present

Ward II Milschewski Present

Plocher Absent

Ward III Frieders Present

Funkhouser Present

Ward IV Tarulis Present

Hernandez Present

Also present: City Clerk Warren, Attorney Binninger, City Administrator Olson, Police Chief Hart, Deputy Chief of Police Hilt, Public Works Director Dhuse, Finance Director Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Morrison, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director of Parks and Recreation Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett

Quorum:

A quorum was established.

Amendments to the Agenda:

None.

Presentations:

None.

Public Hearings:

None.

Citizen Comments on Agenda Items:

Ryan Phillips, Heartland Dr., addressed the topic of Casey's General Store and the fact that he is against it due to the increased traffic and safety for the Heartland residents.

Tom Lilla, Heartland Dr., is against Casey's General Store being put in that location. His concerns are about the traffic and the safety ofthe Heartland residents. He asked that ifthe City decides to move forward with this project the City consider adding speed bumps to McHugh, not allowing access to the property from McHugh, and prohibiting sale of diesel fuel.

Jessie Alaniz, Colonial Parkway, discussed the purposes of government as it relates to Casey's General Store.

Consent Agenda:

None.

Minutes for Approval:

1. Minutes of the Regular City Council— August 8, 2017

2. Minutes of the Regular City Council— August 22, 2017

3. Minutes of the Special City Council— September 5, 2017

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 8, 2017 and August 22, 2017 and the minutes ofthe special City Council meeting of September 5, 2017 as presented. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Hernandez.

Minutes approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.

Bills for Payment:

Mayor Golinski stated that the bills were$ 2,049, 173. 54.

Reports:

Mayor's Report:

Proclamation for Constitution Week

(CC 2017-47)

Mayor Golinski read a proclamation for Constitution week.

Ordinance 201743

Approving a Third Amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement between the City and CalAtlantic Group Inc.

(CC 2017-48)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving a third amendment to the planned unit development agreement between the United City of Yorkville and CalAtlantic Group Inc. (Windett Ridge Subdivision) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Koch.

Alderman Frieders state so this is just a cleanup. City Administrator Olson stated yes.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0

Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye

Bristol Bay Regional Park Easement Agreement

(CC 201749)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an easement agreement granting easements to the United City ofYorkville for a public roadway for the Grant Park Improvement Project at Yorkville Bristol Bay and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Hernandez; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0

Frieders-aye Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye

Resolution 2017-30

Regarding IDOT Intersection Improvement Permit for Ashley Pointe Subdivision (Route 126 and Penman Road)

(CC 2017-50)

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve a resolution regarding IDOT intersection improvement permit for Ashley Pointe Subdivision( Route 126 and Penman Road) and authorize the City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Frieders; seconded by Alderman Hernandez. n

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0

Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Frieders-aye

Public Works Committee Report:

No report.

Economic Development Committee Report:

Overlay District RFP

EDC 2017-57)

Alderman Koch made a motion to authorize staff to issue a request for proposals for a downtown overlay district streetscape master plan form based code; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Alderman Frieders stated there was a lengthy discussion at the EDC meeting that was beneficial to him. Alderman Frieders stated that Yorkville needs something in the City that defines who and where. Yorkville is. He would like Yorkville to have an identity before he leaves as a City Council alderman. Alderman Frieders stated Yorkville needs continuity and a definition. Alderman Funkhouser thinks this is a great plan.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0

Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye

Public Safety Committee Report:

No report.

Administration Committee Report:

No report.

Park Board:

No report.

Planning And Zoning Commission:

a.Ordinance 2017-44 Annexing Certain Territory Located at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34

b.Ordinance 2017-45 Approving a Special Use for a Gasoline Service Station with an Accessory Convenience Store at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34

c.Ordinance 2017-46 Approving the Casey' s Yorkville Subdivision Plat

d. Ordinance 2017-47 Approving the Zoning into the B-3 General Business District for the Property Located at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34

Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance annexing certain territory located at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34, an ordinance approving a special use for a gasoline service station with an accessory convenience store at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34, an ordinance approving the Casey's Yorkville Subdivision plat, and an ordinance approving the zoning into the B-3 general business district for the property located at 1107 McHugh Road and 9230 Route 34 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Hernandez; seconded by Alderman Frieders.

Alderman Frieders stated the changes agreed upon meet his concerns but he expressed an issue with the potential for truck traffic on McHugh. Alderman Koch noted that with the improvements to the intersection ofRoute 34 and McHugh that location will look quite different regardless. Alderman Tarulis welcomes another gas station for the fact that it may increase competition and help lower gas prices in the City. Alderman Funkhouser asked questions relating to the sight line plan for the intersection and Casey's General Store. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble addressed the issue. Alderman Funkhouser and Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble continued to discuss this and other issues involving the Casey's General Store proposal.

Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0

Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Hernandez-aye, Koch-aye, Frieders-aye, Tarulis-aye, Colosimo-aye

City Council Report:

No report.

City Clerk' S Report:

No report.

Community& Liaison Report:

School Board

Alderman Funkhouser attended a special School Board meeting last night. It was in regards to setting a 1. 5 million bond to acquire the building used for administration. The purchase would save the School District$ 164,000 in expense, however the purchase would remove the properties from the City's tax roll.

Hometown Days

Alderman Frieders thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Evans for his work on a very successful Hometown Days festival.

Staff Report:

No report.

Additional Business:

None.

Executive Session:

None.

Citizen Comments:

None.

Adjournment:

Mayor Golinski stated meeting adjourned.

Meeting adjourned at 7: 30 p.m.

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