Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met March 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of East Peoria, Illinois was called to order by his Honor Mayor John P. Kahl presiding at 6:00 P.M. with proper notice having been given. The City Clerk certifies that notice of the meeting was duly served upon Council Members via email on Friday, March 1, 2024 at approximately 5:06 P.M.

Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor John P. Kahl, Commissioner Mark E. Hill, Commissioner Seth D. Mingus, and Commissioner Michael L. Sutherland.

Absent: Commissioner Daniel S. Decker.

The invocation was given by Commissioner Hill.

Mayor Kahl led the Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 20, 2024 and the minutes of the Special Meeting for a Working Session held on February 27, 2024 be approved as printed.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl presented a Special Proclamation to Mr. Justin Smith for his heroism in saving two lives at Eastport Marina. Mayor Kahl read the proclamation recognizing Mr. Smith, which proclaimed a special day in honor of Mr. Smith for his life-saving actions.

Fon du Lac Park Chief of Police Chance Barlow came up to the podium to thank Mr. Smith. He also recognized the rest of the Eastport Marina crew for their assistance.

Mayor Kahl stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items on the agenda to come to the podium and state the matter or matters to be discussed.

Art Symborski with Comcast Cable came up to the podium and thanked the City for the franchise agreement and serving East Peoria.

Mayor Kahl asked for any other comments from the audience. There was no response.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

Mayor Kahl asked if any Commissioner wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There was no response.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 12 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-149 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 19 in the amount of $2,656,550.17.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4780 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN OUTDOOR TRAINING FACILITY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 360 CIMMERON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4781 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR SALE OF VEHICLES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1954 E. WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4782 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO PROVIDE MASSAGE SERVICES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 TAYLOR STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4783 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE FOR SPECIAL USES ALLOWED IN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.)

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-133 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Five-Year Pest Management Services Contract for City Buildings with Smithereen Pest Control.

Item Number 7 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-132 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Lowest Responsible Bid for the 3-Year Contract to Supply Natural Gas for City Facilities from Mansfield Energy.

Item Number 8 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-139 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Low Bids and Approving Engineering Services Contract for Final Phase of Camp Street Hike-Trail Project.

Item Number 9 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-131 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving 2024 Street Maintenance Program Contracts for Sealcoating, Heat Scarification, Spray Patching, Fog Coating Work, and Engineering Services Associated with Said Program.

Item Number 10 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-134 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order to Eastside Centre Synthetic Turf Fields Two, Three, and Four Project to Add Field Two Dugouts Replacement.

Item Number 11 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-135 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Lonewolf Concrete LLC for the Eastside Centre Softball Fields Quad Concrete Entryway Project.

Item Number 12 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-138 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Low Bids and Approving Engineering Services Contract for Eastside Centre Parking Lot Improvement Project.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 12 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 12 having been read once by their title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection be adopted as presented.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-149 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 19 in the amount of $2,656,550.17. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4780 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN OUTDOOR TRAINING FACILITY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 360 CIMMERON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4781 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR SALE OF VEHICLES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1954 E. WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4782 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE TO PROVIDE MASSAGE SERVICES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 TAYLOR STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4783 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE FOR SPECIAL USES ALLOWED IN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-133 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Five-Year Pest Management Services Contract for City Buildings with Smithereen Pest Control. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 7 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-132 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Lowest Responsible Bid for the 3-Year Contract to Supply Natural Gas for City Facilities from Mansfield Energy. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 8 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-139 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Low Bids and Approving Engineering Services Contract for Final Phase of Camp Street Hike-Trail Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 9 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-131 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving 2024 Street Maintenance Program Contracts for Sealcoating, Heat Scarification, Spray Patching, Fog Coating Work, and Engineering Services Associated with Said Program. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 10 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-134 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order to Eastside Centre Synthetic Turf Fields Two, Three, and Four Project to Add Field Two Dugouts Replacement. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 11 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-135 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Lonewolf Concrete LLC for the Eastside Centre Softball Fields Quad Concrete Entryway Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 12 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-138 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Low Bids and Approving Engineering Services Contract for Eastside Centre Parking Lot Improvement Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the items adopted by omnibus vote designation.

Resolution No. 2324-152 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-152, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving the Cable Television Franchise Agreement by and between the City and Comcast of Illinois/Indiana/Ohio, LLC, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-152 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill explained that we generally visit this agreement every 10 years. The proposed agreement focuses more on the rights-of way as the landscape of cable television has changed.

Mayor Kahl expressed gratitude Mr. Symborski for his job in keeping the city apprised of things going on with Comcast.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-153 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-153, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving the Cable Television Franchise Agreement by and between the City and i3 Broadband, Inc., be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-153 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill explained that this is the franchise agreement with i3 Broadband for cable television.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4784 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS UNDER THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE AND AMENDING THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill explained that there has been a moratorium on more short-term rentals. The feedback was putting a cap on the short. This change ties the license with the special use and places a cap of fifteen in the city. Both are required today to operate a short-term rental in the city. The ZBA recommended the approval with 4 to 3 vote.

Mayor Kahl explained that out of the fourteen short-term rentals that are registered or approved twelve are operating a two are not. There was a discussion about the annual licensing process.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-141 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-141, hereto attached, a Resolution Regarding Renewal of Group Term Life Insurance Policy for City Employees, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-141 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill explained that the Insurance and Benefits Committee looked at the life insurance renewal and recommended approving the renewal. The renewal included no change in benefits and the same costs for the next two years as the previous contract costs.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-142 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-142, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Purchase of Geotextile Tubes from Geo-Synthetics Systems LLC for Eastport Marina, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-142 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill commented on the dredging of the Eastport Marina. The proposed purchase is for bags/tubes to hold the dredging material to dry out the material. The cost is $39,746.44 for eight bags/tubes.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-143 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-143, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing a Contribution to the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (Discover Peoria), be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-143 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill commented on paying fees toward the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau which is a regional organization that does regional activities and the money goes toward those efforts.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-151 by Commissioner Hill; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS THAT: a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers in the Civic Complex, 401 West Washington Street, East Peoria, Illinois, for the purpose of giving interested citizens the opportunity to provide written or oral comments on the proposed Appropriation Ordinance and the proposed Working Cash Budget for the City of East Peoria for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk give public notice of said public hearing in the manner provided by law.

AND THAT THIS RESOLUTION NO. 2324-151 BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 2324-151 be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill commented on the upcoming appropriation and budget hearing.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2324-151 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2324-150 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-150, hereto attached, a Resolution to Approving the Purchase of a Splashpad and Lighting from Vortex Aquatic Structure International for the Next Phase of the Levee Park Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-150 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill commented on the Levee Park Project. The purchase here is just for the splashpad equipment and lighting at a total cost of $122,594.50. Another purchase will be forthcoming to cover all the infrastructure costs associated with the splashpad and other amenities to be installed in this next phase. The supplier is part of a buying group which satisfies the grant's bidding requirements. Mayor Kahl explained that it is important to mention that the city is being the passthrough for this and all costs incurred here are covered by the grant and/ or reimbursement by the East Peoria Community Foundation. Mayor Kahl explained that the city will be maintaining the park in the future.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4787 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE CONTRACT AWARD AND THE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER PROVISIONS OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill explained that city staff have recently reviewed the provisions of the City Code that deal with awarding contracts and establishing the requirements for a responsible bidder for construction contracts, determining that updates and corrections were needed to these provisions of the City Code. With regard to the responsible bidder provision, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act was amended several years ago to remove the requirement that certified payroll documents needed to be submitted to the City for all construction contracts. With regard to the contract award provision, corrections and clarifications were needed to ensure proper understanding of this provision.

Mayor Kahl explained that the certified payroll documents are submitted to the Illinois Department of Labor. The change in the title of the section was missed when there was a previous update to the city code, and this change clarifies language that the city council can override certain things with four affirmative votes of city council members.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4788 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE-SALE AGREEMENT WITH FRONTIER HOSPITALITY GROUP FOR SALE OF LOT 2 IN RIVERFRONT SUBDIVISION FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SITE) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Hill commented on this being a 90-day extension for the developer to complete their due diligence and present a final project to the City Council. The goal still remains to complete all project engineering and design this year and commence construction in 2025.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-144 by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324- 144, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Replacement Parts for Vactor Truck #55 from COE Equipment, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-144 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Mayor Kahl explained that the purchase is for a worn-out part that cannot be fixed in house with the cost being $16,495.98.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-145 by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Hill; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-145, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Supplemental Engineering Services Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. for Additional Phase II Design Engineering Services for the Camp Street and Riverside Drive Intersection Improvements Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-145 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Sutherland turned the discussion over to Midwest Engineering Associates Engineer Rob Culp. Engineer Culp explained that this supplemental agreement is for the land acquisition process that has a lot of work to comply with Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) regulations. The project is scheduled for a June 2024 letting with construction set to begin in July or August.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-146 by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324- 146, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Engineering Services Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. for Phase III Construction Engineering Services of the Camp Street and Riverside Drive Intersection Improvements Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-146 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Sutherland turned the discussion over to Engineer Culp. Engineer Culp commented on the resolution explained that it is for the Phase 3 construction engineering for the project and that it is a time and material contract.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-148 by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Hill; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-148, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Supplemental Engineering Services Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. for Additional Design and Construction Engineering Services for the Veterans Drive Bridge Repair Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-148 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Sutherland turned the discussion over to Engineer Culp. Engineer Culp explained that supplemental contract is for design and construction engineering for the repair of the Veterans Drive. IDOT does have some oversight of this bridge. This is for additional analysis that is required. The project is for a new deck and repairs that will extend the life of the bridge. The project is scheduled to go out for bid this month with construction beginning in April or May.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2324-137 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324-137 hereto attached, a Resolution Accepting Low Bids and Approving Construction Engineering Services Contract for Springfield Road Improvement Project, be hereby approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324-137 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Mingus explained that this is the second reading on the Springfield Road project, and it is for $9.5 million. There will be a water and sewer that is to be bid on later this month.

Commissioner Sutherland asked whether the Washington Road project will be completed prior to this project beginning. Mayor Kahl explained that the streets department and water and sewer departments are coordinating efforts regarding the timing of the projects.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2324-137 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2324-147 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2324- 147, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Supplemental Design Engineering Services Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. for the East Washington Street ADA Ramps Reconstruction from Mall Street to Division Street Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2324- 147 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Sutherland turned the discussion over to Engineer Culp. Engineer Culp explained that this was an offshoot of the East Washington Street overlay. The ADA ramps must be reconstructed and they will be moving the ramp down to Anna Street with the roadway shifting closer to the Midwest Engineering Associates property to be able to complete the ramp on the by the old Whitey’s building property. As a result, the project has grown in scope.

Mayor Kahl thanked City staff and Engineer Culp for their efforts and commented walking the stretch of roadway to determine needs. Commissioner Sutherland inquired about the curb replacement, and Engineer Culp explained that inlets will also be adjusted along the roadway.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Hill; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4785 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF ADJACENT RIGHT

OF-WAY FOR MAKING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MALL STREET AND EAST WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Sutherland turned the discussion over to Engineer Culp. Engineer Culp explained that this ordinance is for a swap of property. City Attorney Scott Brunton explained that this exchange of property is at the intersection of Mall Street and East Washington Street.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4786 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF WAY FOR CITY PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF S. MAIN STREET AND E. WASHINGTON STREET) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

City Attorney Brunton explained that this is a clean-up of the TIF District #2. When the TIF District was platted out, there was a stretch of property that was not dedicated as right-of-way. The area is clearly used as right-of-way and is now being cleaned up by clarifying that this is property right-of-way and is correctly being designated as right-of-way.

Yeas: Commissioners Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items not on the agenda to come to the podium state the matter or matters to be discussed. There was no response.

Mayor Kahl then asked for comments from the Council.

Commissioner Sutherland explained that he is not as good on the computer; however, he does watch Facebook comments occasionally. He asked people to be respectful and not belittle someone on the internet. He explained that the Springfield Road will begin at the Muller Road end, and then they will do the work on the East Washington Street intersection with Springfield Road. He commented on the difficulty in getting projects done with the bureaucracy with the State and needing lead-time to get things done. He explained that he is still pushing for an in-house city engineer.

Commissioner Mingus explained that car seat checks start up at Central House tomorrow. He congratulated his daughter, Julia, and her team, Notre Dame High School, on their state Championship win.

Mayor Kahl invited anyone to come to city council meetings. The city is looking for positive input on the branding survey that is available. You can go online or get hard copies at the Fondulac District Library. He would appreciate everyone’s input including non-residents. Mayor Kahl explained that the survey does not have anything to do with changing the city name. He commented on the Festival of Lights survey that had over 500 responses and thanked everyone for their input. This year is the 40th anniversary of the Festival of Lights, and we are looking for ideas for a new float.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:03 P.M.

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