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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, OCTOBER 15, 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, October 15, 2007.
     
  2. ROLL CALL:

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

    Mayor Koos 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 for any bills submitted by Vitesse Cycle Shop.
    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.

    Items F and I were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Nielsen moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Scott, Chambers, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Fritzen, Gaines.
     
    1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITUERS FOR PAYMENT AS OF OCTOBER 10, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICAL BIDS FOR NOVEMBER, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER, 2008, AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT CARBON DIOXIDE CONTRACT: Omnibus Vote.
       
    4. MOTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND AWARD A CONTRACT UNDER THE US COMMUNITIES PURCHASING PROGRAM TO NUTOYS LEISURE PRODUCTS OF LAGRANGE, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SKATE PARK EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,988: Omnibus Vote.
       
    5. MOTION TO INITIATE A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (NEAR EAST PINE STREET BETWEEN THE ONE NORMAL PLAZA PUD AND THE SAVANNAH GREEN PUD): Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RATIO ARCHITECTS OF CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, FOR A CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE STUDY AND APPROVAL OF REQUIRED BUDGET AMENDMENT: Resolution No. 4105: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO RELOCATE EXISTING RAILROAD SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FROM FELL AVENUE TO LINDEN STREET IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOTEL/CONFERENCE CENTER PARKING DECK AND THE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $122,000: Resolution No. 4106: Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AND PARTIALLY APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SHOPPES AT COLLEGE HILLS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT): Resolution No. 4107: Omnibus Vote.
       
  5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
     
    1. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF THE 2007 PROPERTY TAX LEVY ORDINANCE:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Scott moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Council Authorize the Preparation of the 2007 Property Tax Levy Ordinance.

      Councilmember Scott offered comments on the proposed levy. City Manager Mark Peterson gave a brief overview of the proposed levy. General Council discussion followed.

      AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Scott, Chambers, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      ABSENT: Fritzen, Gaines.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    1. RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $945,400.00 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ZIEBARTH ROAD FROM PIPELINE ROAD WEST TO APPROXIMATELY 1600’ WEST OF GLENDALE LANE: Resolution No. 4108:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate $945,400.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Construction of Ziebarth Road from Pipeline Road West to Approximately 1600’ West of Glendale Lane.

      Councilmember Reece posed questions concerning the status of upgrading Northtown Road. City Engineer Gene Brown indicated Northtown Road was scheduled for improvement no earlier than the year 2010.

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

    There were none.
     
  7. NEW BUSINESS:

    There was none.
     
  8. MAYOR’S MOMENT:

    Mayor Koos announced the e-news subscription was now available on the Town’s website and encouraged citizens to subscribe to this service. Assistant to the City Manager Geoff Fruin presented a brief overview of the service and responded to questions from Council.
     
  9. CONCERNS:
     
    1. 5K RACE – ISU HOMECOMING:

      Councilmember Nielsen thanked staff for their outstanding work in assisting with the 5K race in Uptown Normal in conjunction with ISU’s Homecoming on Saturday, indicating the event had grown substantially, thus, requiring a greater deal of assistance from the staff.
       
    2. UPDATE ON THE RAAB ROAD/SCHOOL STREET AREA:

      Councilmember Reece posed questions concerning the progress on the Raab Road/School Street/ Bradford Lane area. City Manager Mark Peterson updated the Council on the street work in the area, indicating this project was being completed by the developer of the Constitution Trail Centre and not the Town.
       
    3. HAUNTED TRAIL:

      Councilmember Reece requested Parks and Recreation Director update the Council on the upcoming Haunted Trail event. Parks and Recreation Director Garry Little announced the “non-scary” event was October 19 and 20, and the “scary” haunted trail was October 26 and 27, 2007.
       
    4. WIFI UPDATE:

      Councilmember Chambers requested an update on the status of the WiFi projectin Uptown Normal. Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece responded the project should be completed in the spring of 2008.
       
    5. OUTDOOR THEATER OPENING EVENT:

      City Manager Mark Peterson indicated there would be an “opening event” for the new outdoor theater on Sunday, October 28, 2007.
       
  10. 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 August 20, 2007, Executive Session and to discuss matters pertaining to Collective Bargaining and Land Acquisition.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Adjourn to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2007, Executive Session, and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Collective Bargaining and Land Acquisition.

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

Mayor Chris Koos adjourned the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2007, Executive Session, and to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining and land acquisition at 7:31 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2007.

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