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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORMAL TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORMAL CITY HALL, 100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE, NORMAL, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS – MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007.

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

    Mayor Chris Koos called the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:01 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007.
     
  2. ROLL CALL:

    The Clerk called the roll with the following persons physically
    PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Sonja Reece, Adam Nielsen, Jeff Fritzen, Chuck Scott, and Cheryl Gaines. Also present were City Manager Mark Peterson, Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece, Corporation Council Steve Mahrt, and Town Clerk Wendy Briggs.
    ABSENT: Councilmember Jason Chambers.
     
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

    The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
     
  4. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

    Mayor Koos excused himself from voting on any bills he may have incurred while performing his Mayoral duties and any bills submitted by Vitesse Cycle Shop.
    Councilmember Reece excused herself from voting on any bills submitted by BroMenn Healthcare and from voting on any bills she may have incurred while performing her Council duties.

    Item F was removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Chambers.
    Motion declared carried.
     
    1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JUNE 27, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. MOTION TO ACCEPT BID FROM AMERICAN ASPHALT SURFACE RECYCLING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,412.50 FOR THE 2007 STREET RESURFACING – HEATER SCARIFYING AND REJUVENATION CONTRACT: Omnibus Vote.
       
    4. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO STARK EXCAVATING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $691,159.25 FOR THE COLLEGE AVENUE/TOWANDA AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT: Omnibus Vote.
       
    5. MOTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A PARAMEDIC CHASE VEHICLE FROM LIFELINE MOBILE MEDICS, INC., AND APPROVE AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE VEHICLE AND STARCOM RADIO: Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CERTIFYING THE FUNDING FOR THE GREENBRIAR PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Resolution No. 4062: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Resolution No. 4063: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT GRANT FROM PETER W. KRUEGER AS TRUSTEE (COLLEGE AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT): Resolution No. 4064: Omnibus Vote.
       
    4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 401 ½ BROADWAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000.00 FROM MR. DON FRANKE: Resolution No. 4065: Omnibus Vote.
       
    5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CORE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE G BLOCK PARKING DECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,122,847.00: Resolution No. 4066: Omnibus Vote.
       
    6. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO CLARK ABRAHAM BY QUIT CLAIM DEED: Ordinance No. 5139: Omnibus Vote.
       
  5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
     
    1. MOTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE LEED-ND DESIGNATION FOR A PORTION OF THE UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $8,000 FOR THE LEED-ND APPLICATION FEE:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Authorize Staff to Pursue LEED-ND Designation for a Portion of the Uptown Redevelopment Project and Authorizing a Budget Adjustment of $8,000 for the LEED-ND Application Fee.

      Councilmember Fritzen posed questions for clarification concerning the application fee, which questions were responded to by City Manager Mark Peterson and Town Planner Mercy Davison. Council discussion followed.

      AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      ABSENT: Chambers.
      Motion declared carried.

      GENERAL ORDERS
       

  6. MOTION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 101 E. COLLEGE (MIDDLETON BUILDING):

    MOTION    :

    Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, Council Approve a Contract for the Demolition of 101 E. College (Middleton Building) to Kirk C & D Recycling in the Amount of $47,000.

    City Manager Mark Peterson updated the Council on the project, indicating bids had been received earlier today, thus resulting in the requested action.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Chambers.
    Motion declared carried.

    NEW BUSINESS
     

  7. MAYOR’S MOMENT:
     
    1. U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MEETING – LOS ANGELES, CA:

      Mayor Koos commented on his recent trip to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, indicating a tremendous emphasis on environmental leadership among major cities.
       
    2. SUGAR CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL:

      Mayor Koos urged all residents to attend the Sugar Creek Arts Festival which is to be held July 7 and 8. Mayor Koos announced there would be 75 additional art vendors included this year since the festival has been expanded to the ISU campus.
       
  8. CONCERNS:
     
    1. DEPARTMENT TOURS:

      Councilmember Scott indicated he had the opportunity to visit several Department Heads and tour their operations and planned to visit the remaining Departments in the near future. Councilmember Scott thanked Geoff Fruin for organizing the events and thanked all those involved in the visits.
       
    2. UPDATE TO 2030 REPORT:

      Councilmember Scott indicated he was pleased to see the update on the 2030 Report and was happy to see many of the recommendations had been accomplished.
       
  9. REQUEST TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Koos called for a Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2007, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Land Acquisition.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 2007, be Adjourned to Execution Session to Approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2007, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Land Acquisition.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Chambers.
    Motion declared carried.

Mayor Chris Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2007, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Land Acquisition at 7:22 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2007.

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