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, AUGUST 20, 2007.
- CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Koos called the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:05 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2007.
- 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, Jason Chambers, and Cheryl Gaines. Also present were City Manager Mark Peterson, Corporation Counsel Steve Mahrt, and Town Clerk Wendy Briggs.
ABSENT: Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece.
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
- OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
Mayor Koos excused himself from voting on any bills he may have incurred while performing his Mayoral duties.
Councilmember Reece excused herself from voting on any bills submitted by BroMenn Healthcare and from any bills she may have incurred while performing her Council duties.
Councilmember Fritzen excused himself from voting on any bills submitted by Bloomington Offset Process, Inc.
Councilmember Scott excused himself from voting on Item H.
No items were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
MOTION:
Councilmember Nielsen moved, seconded by Councilmember Reece, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 6, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
- APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR
PAYMENT AS OF AUGUST 15, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
- MOTION TO ACCEPT A BID IN THE AMOUNT OF
$56,075.63 FROM NOVANIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CORE NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT: Omnibus Vote.
- MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A REIMBURSEMENT TO STEINBACH,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,936.00 FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE
ON BLOCK E IN UPTOWN NORMAL AND APPROVING THE NECESSARY
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Omnibus Vote.
- MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2007-08 EMPLOYEE GROUP
HEALTH, DENTAL, AND LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE PROGRAM:
Omnibus Vote.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORARY DESIGNATION
OF A PORTION OF GREGORY STREET AS D.A. WIEBRING DRIVE:
Resolution No. 4082: Omnibus Vote.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CHESTNUT GLOBAL PARTNERS FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (EAP) SERVICES: Resolution No. 4083: Omnibus
Vote.
- RESOUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS STATE
UNIVERSITY PERTAINING TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE:
Resolution No. 4084: Omnibus Vote.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A DEED IN
ESCROW PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618 LINCOLN
AVENUE (ISSCS POWER PLANT PROPERTY): Resolution No. 4085:
Omnibus Vote.
- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM
UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR A PORTION OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 WEST NORTH STREET IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,000: Resolution No. 4086: Omnibus Vote.
- RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
SUBDIVISION PLAN FOR THE KINGS MILL ACRES SUBDIVISION:
Resolution No. 4087: Omnibus Vote.
- ORDINANCE VACATING RESERVED UTILITY EASEMENTS IN
VACATED MASON STREET: Ordinance No. 5142: Omnibus
Vote.
- ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AT 701
HALE: Ordinance No. 5143: Omnibus Vote.
- ORDINANCE AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE DESCRIBING AND
DESIGNATING AN AREA LOCATED PARTIALLY WITHIN THE CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON, THE TOWN OF NORMAL, AND UNINCORPORATED
MCLEAN COUNTY AS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE: Ordinance No. 5144:
Omnibus Vote.
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 6, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
- ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
No items were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
GENERAL ORDERS
- ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL –
OASIS LLC (OAKS ON HOVEY PUD):
Developer Jeff Tinervan, 6 Inglewood Drive, Bloomington, Illinois, addressed the Council with a basic overview of his proposed addition to the Oaks on Hovey PUD. Mr. Tinervan indicated the proposed addition included six new buildings identical to the current buildings in the PUD, and the addition would meet or exceed the recommended landscape requirements, the required greenspace, and the required parking spaces. Mr. Tinervan further indicated a computer lab and additional workout equipment would be added to the current clubhouse.
Mr. Tinervan responded to questions from Council and discussed his plans to increase security in the area, including the changing of the time that an active security person would be on duty. Mr. Tinervan also commented on the policy in place for the apartment management, indicating the fact that a tenant would be evicted if the tenant did not comply with the rules. Councilmember Chambers questioned the number of tenants who have been evicted from the current apartment complex. Mr. Tinervan responded that there had been no evictions from the complex.
Councilmember Nielsen appreciated the measures Mr. Tinervan was undertaking to satisfy the neighborhood concern; however, he indicated he could not support all of the new buildings as that would increase the number of tenants by 43%. Councilmember Nielsen asked if Mr. Tinervan would reduce the number of new buildings by one-half, to which Mr. Tinervan responded no.
Councilmember Chambers indicated he frequently runs through various apartment complex parking lots and expressed concerns with the problems of student housing.
Councilmember Chambers echoed Councilmember Nielsen’s concerns with the number of new buildings proposed for this area.
MOTION:
Councilmember Nielsen moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Approve an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal – Oasis LLC (Oaks on Hovey PUD).
Councilmember Fritzen expressed concern with the incompatible behaviors between apartment complexes and single-family homes and indicated it is extremely difficult to control behaviors. Councilmember Reece commented on the steps Mr. Tinervan was undertaking to attempt to work out a solution between the apartments and the neighbors. Considerable Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Gaines suggested rather than taking this for a vote at this time, perhaps Mr. Tinervan would be willing to give the new initiatives a period of time during this semester to see how things go, and then we could take this matter up after we have had a good baseline of data to discuss. Mr. Tinervan responded he would be willing to do this; however, he needed the group of neighbors to work together to work with him. The neighbors cannot continually change their concerns about the development.
Councilmember Scott suggested Mr. Tinervan reconsider his design of the area as the issue of a 43% increase in residential capacity still does need to be considered.
Mayor Koos offered comments on the proposed development, indicating this development was rather isolated from the general public. Mayor Koos offered favorable comments concerning Mr. Tinervan and Mr. Rave’s development and management methods. Further Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Mark Peterson presented brief comments concerning the development, indicating staff had been caught off-guard with the neighborhood concerns as staff had not been made aware of any on-going problems in the area.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Reece, the Motion to Approve an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal – Oasis LLC be Tabled to the First Council Meeting in January, 2008.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: Chambers.
Motion declared carried.
- RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE OAKS ON HOVEY PUD:
MOTION:
Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amended Final Development Plan for the Oaks on Hovey PUD.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Reece, the Council Table the Motion Adopting a Resolution Approving an Amended Final Developmeent Plan for The Oaks on Hovey PUD be Tabled to the First Council Meeting in January, 2008.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: Chambers.
Motion declared carried.
- RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR PHASE ONE OF THE FRANKLIN HEIGHTS PUD: Resolution
No. 4088:
MOTION:
Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amended Final Development Plan for Phase One of the Franklin Heights PUD.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
- ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.10-4(C) OF THE TOWN
ZONING CODE – ASPHALT PLANTS: Ordinance No. 5145:
MOTION:
Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Reece, the Council Approve the Ordinance Amending Section 15.10-4(C) of the Town Zoning Code – Asphalt Plants.
Councilmember Nielsen posed questions for clarification purposes concerning the asphalt plant on Northtown Road which were responded to by City Manager Mark Peterson.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH HEARTLAND PARKING, INC., FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT
SERVICES IN UPTOWN NORMAL: Resolution No. 4089:
MOTION:
Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Heartland Parking, Inc., for Parking Management Services in Uptown Normal.
Councilmember Gaines posed questions for clarification purposes which were responded to by City Manager Mark Peterson. Councilmember Scott requested clarification of parts of the management agreement. Uptown Director Wayne Aldrich and City Manager Mark Peterson addressed Councilmember Scott’s questions. Councilmember Scott questioned the references to snow removal, and City Manager Mark Peterson responded the work for snow removal is included within the contract; however, the equipment to remove the snow is not included within the contract.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ONE MAIN
DEVELOPMENT OF CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, PERTAINING TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF BLOCK B, E, AND F IN UPTOWN NORMAL AND
APPROVING THE REQUIRED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No.
4090:
MOTION:
Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement with One Main Development of Champaign, Illinois, Pertaining to the Redevelopment of Block B, E, and F in Uptown Normal and Approving the Required Budget Adjustment.
Councilmember Nielsen posed questions for clarification purposes which questions were addressed by City Manager Mark Peterson.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS
- MOTION TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM THE HILE GROUP OF
NORMAL, ILLINOIS, TO FACILITATE A PROCESS TO DEVELOP UPTOWN
PARKING MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET
AMENDMENT:
MOTION:
Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Accept a Proposal from the Hile Group of Normal, Illinois, to Facilitate a Process to Develop Uptown Parking Management Policies and to Approve a Budget Amendment.
Councilmember Nielsen commented it was his opinion that this issue is a very important issue, perhaps the most significant decision this Council will have in the next year or so related to Uptown – how we decide to manage parking. Mayor Koos concurred with Mr. Nielsen’s statements.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
- MAYOR’S MOMENT:
There was no Mayor’s moment.
- CONCERNS:
- NON OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES:
Councilmember Fritzen suggested staff look into parking problems in areas where there are numerous non owner-occupied single-family homes.
- SHUTTLE SERVICES:
Councilmember Fritzen questioned the shuttle services between the downtown bars and the campus area, wondering if they had to be licensed. City Manager Mark Peterson indicated this matter would be looked into.
- TRAIL CLEAN-UP:
Councilmember Chambers thanked the Autism Society for the work on cleaning up Constitution Trail on Saturday.
- SCHOOL CHILDREN:
Councilmember Reece requested citizens be aware of the schools starting in the area and to watch for small children in these areas.
- NON OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES:
- 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 July 2, 2007, Executive Session and to discuss matters pertaining to litigation that is probable or imminent.
MOTION:
Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the July 2, 2007, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Litigation that is Probable or Imminent.
AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Koos Adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the July 2, 2007, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Litigation that is Probable or Imminent at 9:05 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2007.