City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · July 5, 2016
Minutes
STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session
Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City
Building.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT
Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1
Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2
Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3
Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5
Diane Marlin, Ward 7
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor
Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
None
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4; Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6
STAFF PRESENT
Brandon Boys; Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Kyle Hensch; Kelly
Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Sylvia Morgan; Brian Nightlinger; James Simon
OTHERS PRESENT
Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Members of the
Media
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the special meeting of the
Urbana City Council to order at 7:11 p.m. **Started late due to prior
Town Board Meeting**.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve minutes from the meetings held
on June 20, 2016. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice
vote.
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C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Police Chief Patrick Connolly addressed the council regarding the burning
of the flag on the 4th July. He read a press release and gave an update
regarding the event.
Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak,
but asked that their position be entered into the record regarding the Dr.
Ellis Subdivision sewer issues.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Resolution No. 2016-06-041R: A Resolution to Approve an
Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Tiger VI Grant
Champaign-Urbana Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (Amendment
Number 2 to the Intergovernmental Agreement for MCORE
project)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-
06-041R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Ammons
seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-06-041R was approved by
voice vote.
b. Resolution No. 2016-06-042R: A Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement (Jag Grant – City of Urbana, City
of Champaign, and Champaign County)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-
06-042R as forwarded from committee. Alderwoman Marlin
seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-06-042R was approved by
voice vote.
c. Ordinance No. 2016-06-049: An Ordinance Revising the Annual
Budget Ordinance for FY 2016-2017(Jag Grant)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-06-
049 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Roberts seconded.
No action on this motion. Alderwoman Marlin made a separate
motion to send Ordinance No. 2016-06-049 to a special city
council meeting on July 11, 2016. Alderman Jakobsson
seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
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Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-06-049 was moved to a
special city council meeting on July 11, 2016,
approved by voice vote.
d. Ordinance No. 2016-06-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City
Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G-2
liquor licenses for Lucky’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a Lucky’s Lounge,
2002 N. Lincoln Avenue)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-
06-050 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Jakobsson
seconded. Discussion ensued. Alderwoman Marlin made an
observation to the address as it should say 2002 N. Lincoln
and not 202 N. Lincoln. After discussion, motion carried
by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-06-050 was approved by roll
call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
e. Ordinance No. 2016-06-051: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City
Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class C
liquor licenses for Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC, d/b/a Circle
K#1301, 2011 N. Lincoln Avenue)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-
06-051 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Jakobsson
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-06-051 was approved by roll
call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
f. Ordinance No. 2016-06-053: An Ordinance Approving an
Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City
of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois and 129 North Race LLC
in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area Number Two
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-
06-053 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Jakobsson
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-06-053 was approved by roll
call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
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g. Resolution No. 2016-06-043R: A Resolution Approving a HOME
Developer Agreement between the Urbana Home Consortium and
Highland Green, LLC.
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-
06-043R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Roberts
seconded. Discussion ensued. After discussion motion carried
by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-06-043R was approved by
roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
h. Resolution No. 2016-06-045R: A Resolution Assigning and
Amending an Urbana Home Consortium Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program Agreement (Community Elements TBRA FY 2012-
2013)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-
06-045R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Jakobsson
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-06-045R was approved by
roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
i. Resolution No. 2016-06-046R: A Resolution Approving
Modifications to the City of Urbana and Urbana Home Consortium
FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plans (Highland
Green)
Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-
06-046R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Roberts
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Charles Smyth - Aye
Diane Marlin – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-06-046R was approved by
roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
There were none.
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
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Mayor Prussing reported that she met with Pastor Steve Anderson from the
First United Methodist church regarding the noise complaints. Mayor
Prussing shared the information that was given to her regarding the new
schedule for the music playing from the bell tower. The schedule times
are as follows: Monday-Friday from 12:15-12:25pm and from 4:30-4:40pm, no
Saturdays and Sunday from 11:45-11:55am.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions
a. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
1. Kara Dudek – term to expire June 30, 2017
b. Public Arts Commission
1. Jessica Snyder - term to expire June 30, 2019
Mayor Prussing presented Mayoral Appointments to Boards and
Commissions. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Mayoral
appointments as presented. Alderman Jakobsson seconded.
Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Mayoral Re-Appointments to Boards and Commissions
a. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission – term to expire June
30, 2019
1. Susan Jones - Apptd. 6/5/06
b. Boneyard Creek Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Clark Bullard
c. Community Development Commission – term to expire June 30,
2019
1. Chris Diana - Apptd. 10/20/97
d. Historic Preservation Commission – term to expire June 30,
2019
1. Gina Pagliuso - Apptd. 9/17/12
2. Matt Metcalf - Apptd. 5/5/14
e. MOR Development Review Board – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Jonah Weisskopf - Apptd. 9/8/15
f. Plan Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Lew Hopkins - Apptd. 2/18/02
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g. Sustainability Advisory Commission – term to expire June 30,
2019
1. Steve Wald - Apptd. 7/14/08
2. Todd Rusk - Apptd. 6/21/10
h. Tree Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Michael Stevenson - Apptd. 1/17/95
Mayor Prussing presented Mayoral Re-Appointments to Boards and
Commissions. Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Mayoral
Re-Appointments as presented. Alderman Ammons seconded.
Motion carried by voice vote.
J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
_Wendy M. Hundley __
Recording Secretary
_Phyllis D. Clark _
City Clerk
*This meeting was taped.
**This meeting was broadcast on cable television
Minutes Approved: July 18, 2016
Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL 61801
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
7:00 p.m.
“AMENDED” A G E N D A
Pledge of Allegiance
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. June 20, 2016
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Resolution No. 2016-06-041R: A Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the
Intergovernmental Agreement Tiger VI Grant Champaign-Urbana Multimodal Corridor
Enhancement(Amendment No. 2 to the Intergovernmental Agreement for MCORE Project) –
PW
b. Resolution No. 2016-06-042R: A Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement (Jag Grant – City of Urbana, City of
Champaign, and Champaign County) – UPD
c. Ordinance No. 2016-06-049: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget
Ordinance for FY 2016-2017 (Jag Grant) – UPD
d. Ordinance No. 2016-06-050: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section
3-43 (Increasing number of Class G-2 liquor licenses for Lucky’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a Lucky’s
Lounge, 202 N. Lincoln Avenue) – MAYOR
e. Ordinance No. 2016-06-051: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section
3-43 (Increasing number of Class C liquor licenses for Mac’s Convenience Stores LLC, d/b/a
Circle K “1301, 2011 N. Lincoln Avenue) – MAYOR
Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this meeting should contact the City of
Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466 or TDY at 384-2447.
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f. Ordinance No. 2016-06-053: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Redevelopment
Agreement by and between the City of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois and 129 North
Race LLC in Connection with the Redevelopment Project Area Number Two – CD
g. Resolution No. 2016-06-043R: A Resolution Approving A HOME Developer Agreement
between the Urbana Home Consortium and Highland Green, LLC. – CD
h. Resolution No. 2016-06-045R: A Resolution Assigning and Amending an Urbana Home
Consortium Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Agreement (Community Elements
TBRA FY 2012-2013) – CD
i. Resolution No, 2016-06-046R: A Resolution Approving Modifications to the City of Urbana
Home Consortium FY 2013-2014 and FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan (Highland Green) -
CD
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
I. NEW BUSINESS
1.Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions
a. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
1. Kara Dudek – term to expire June 30, 2017
b. Public Arts Commission
1. Jessica Snyder - term to expire June 30, 2019
2. Mayoral Re-Appointments to Boards and Commissions
a. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Susan Jones - Apptd. 6/5/06
b. Boneyard Creek Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Clark Bullard
c. Community Development Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Chris Diana - Apptd. 10/20/97
d. Historic Preservation Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Gina Pagliuso - Apptd. 9/17/12
2. Matt Metcalf - Apptd. 5/5/14
e. MOR Development Review Board – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Jonah Weisskopf - Apptd. 9/8/15
f. Plan Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Lew Hopkins - Apptd. 2/18/02
g. Sustainability Advisory Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Steve Wald - Apptd. 7/14/08
2. Todd Rusk - Apptd. 6/21/10
h. Tree Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019
1. Michael Stevenson - Apptd. 1/17/95
J. ADJOURNMENT
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