Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Sept. 2.

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.

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

Absent: None.

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 Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 19, 2025 and the minutes of the Special Meeting for a Working Session held on August 19, 2025 be approved as printed.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl proclaimed September 11, 2025 as “Patriot Day” by reading the proclamation. Mayor Kahl asked that we never forget that day.

Mayor Kahl proclaimed September 12-13, 2025 as “Support Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Tootsie Roll Drive” by reading the proclamation. Jerry Campen and Jim Wygle stepped up to the podium and thanked the Mayor for the proclamation. He stated the organizations that receive monies from the Tootsie Roll Drive, including schools in East Peoria and others.

Mayor Kahl proclaimed September 2025 as “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” by reading the proclamation.

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. 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 Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 5 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-049 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 8 in the amount of $550,391.01.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4866 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 CENTENNIAL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-046 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Economic Development Loan to TPC of EP, LLC from the City of East Peoria’s Revolving Loan Fund.

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-045 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Additional Funds for the 2025 Street Maintenance Program Projects Funded by General Funds for the City of East Peoria.

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-044 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Proposal from Maurer-Stutz, Inc. for Professional GIS Services for Sewer Inspection Data Integration Project.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, 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 Items numbered 1 through 5 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 5 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 2526-049 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 8 in the amount of $550,391.01. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4866 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 CENTENNIAL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-046 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Economic Development Loan to TPC of EP, LLC from the City of East Peoria’s Revolving Loan Fund. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-045 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Additional Funds for the 2025 Street Maintenance Program Projects Funded by General Funds for the City of East Peoria. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-044 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting Proposal from Maurer-Stutz, Inc. for Professional GIS Services for Sewer Inspection Data Integration Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

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

Nays: None.

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

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4867, hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 221 EAST SHEEN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) having been read once by its title and having been laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill commented on the proposed Special Use going through the Zoning Board of Appeals with a 4-1 recommendation for approval. He commented on the conditions for the short-term rental, including (1) not more than 6 guests permitted at one time; (2) all vehicles to be parked on the property; (3) no outdoor activities after 10:00 pm; and (4) house rules to be on file prior to opening. Commissioner Decker explained that he will support this ordinance although he received one negative comment. Mayor Kahl explained he will not support as stated in the last meeting.

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

Nays: Mayor Kahl.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4867 be adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4868 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING ON DESIGNATED STATE ROUTES IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4868 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City Clerk read the ordinance at length.

Commissioner Decker commented on the ordinance providing for no parking on street Illinois Department of Transportation projects. The City has recently approved agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for undertaking improvements for the Cedar Street Extension Bridge Reconstruction Project and the Illinois Route 116 Traffic Signal Modernization Project (the “Projects”). In addition to addressing funding issues and the City’s participation in these projects, IDOT also seeks the City’s cooperation in prohibiting parking in the Project areas to inhibit disruption of the improvement Projects and to facilitate the long-term upkeep of the Project areas. These Project areas include Main Street and the Cedar Street Extension, which are both designated as Federal and State routes. The City does not currently allow parking along either of these corridors in the City, but this prohibition is not expressly set forth in the City Code or by other City ordinance or action. This Ordinance expressly incorporates these designated roadways in the City as “no parking” zones in the City, as provided in the applicable “no parking” provisions in the City Code. The approval of this Ordinance will complete the City’s actions necessary for the execution of the IDOT agreements for these Projects.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4868 to be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2526-048 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2526- 048, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Purchase of Gym Equipment for the New Police Station from Pure Fitness Innovations, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2526-048 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 Mingus explained that this resolution approves the purchase of gym equipment at the new police department. The cost is $43,332. Mayor Kahl explained that the equipment comes from a Division 1 college that got rid of the equipment when they were purchasing new equipment and that City is getting a good deal.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, 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 Council.

Commissioner Decker commented on the turn lane onto Meadows Avenue from Route 8. There is now a red turn arrow to control traffic for the crosswalk that is located there. It is only to be activated if a pedestrian activates it at the crosswalk. He feels that it will be confusing and wants to notify everyone that it was not a decision made by the City of East Peoria. He explained that Cleanup Week is scheduled for the first full week of October. Commissioner Decker commented on the size restrictions regarding piles. Anything that can fit on a 4-foot x 8-foot piece of plywood and is four feet high. These and other parameters have been put into place because people have abused Cleanup Week in the past. He also cautioned people not to put anything out in the front yard during that time that you do not want people to pick up.

Commissioner Hill commented on someone remarking on the heat scarification process. He feels that the process improved the roadways. It is not a total mill and overlay but will give added life to the road until a total mill and overlay is needed and can be done. He appreciates the process and the workers that complete the heat scarification projects. He commented on the Farmer’s Market and is looking for a Farmer’s Market Coordinator.

Commissioner Sutherland commented on having his own budget and explained that there is never enough money to fix all the streets. He commented on being for bail and explained that there have been burglaries and shoplifters. He explained that the bail used to be set to the amount that someone stole. He explained that he has had three instances of being robbed at this business. He does not feel that no bail is good. Commissioner Sutherland explained that the State of Illinois has mowed half of Route 150. He commented on the sewer bills and explained that he heard that Illinois American Water has tripled Sundale’s cost for sewer. He feels that public sewer is ahead of the private organizations that run wastewater systems.

Commissioner Mingus explained that the next Car Seat Check event is scheduled for tomorrow at the Central Firehouse.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, September 16, 2025 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 6:33 P.M.

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