City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · October 17, 2016
Minutes
STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 17, 2016
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois met on Monday, October 17, 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
Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4
Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5
Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6
Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor
Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
None
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3
STAFF PRESENT
Brad Bennett; Brandon Boys; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Brian
Nightlinger; Mike Monson; Joel Sanders; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler
OTHERS PRESENT
Durl Kruse; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood;
Members of the Media
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City
Council to order at 7:00pm.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held on
October 3, 2016. Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice
vote.
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were none.
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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.
Durl Kruse spoke about IDOT traffic studies, including pretextual and
investigative traffic stops.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance No. 2016-09-084: An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the
Redevelopment Plan and the Related Redevelopment Projects for the
Proposed Central Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Urbana,
Champaign County, Illinois
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-09-
084. Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by roll call vote
as follows:
Brown – Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts – Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-084 was approved by roll call
vote (6-Aye; 0 Nay)
b. Ordinance No. 2016-09-085: An Ordinance Designating the Central
Redevelopment Project Area of the City Of Urbana, Champaign County,
Illinois
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-09-085.
Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by roll call vote as
follows:
Brown – Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts – Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-085 was approved by roll call
vote (6-Aye; 0 Nay)
c. Ordinance No. 2016-09-086: An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment
Financing for the Central Redevelopment Project Area of the City of
Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois
Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-09-086.
Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by roll call vote as
follows:
Brown – Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts – Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-086 was approved by roll call
vote (6-Aye; 0 Nay)
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Ordinance No. 2016-10-096: An Ordinance Revising the
Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Capital Improvement
and VERF Rebudgets, and Other Revisions)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2016-10-096. Motion was seconded by Alderwoman Marlin and
carried by roll call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye Prussing - Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-096 was approved by roll
call vote (7–Aye; 0-Nay)
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b. Ordinance No. 2016-09-087: An Ordinance Vacating a Certain
Portion of Right-of-Way (Barr Avenue West of North Cunningham
Avenue)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2016-09-087. Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by
roll call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-087 was approved by
roll call vote (6–Aye; 0-Nay)
c. Ordinance No. 2016-10-098: An Ordinance Approving an Amended
and Restated Right-Of-Way License Agreement with Metro
Communications Company
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2016-10-098. Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by
roll call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-10-098 was approved by
roll call vote (6–Aye; 0-Nay)
d. Ordinance No. 2016-10-099: An Ordinance Approving a Right-of-
Way License Agreement With Consolidated Communications
Enterprise Services, Inc.
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2016-10-
099. Motion seconded by Alderman Smyth and carried by roll
call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-10-099 was approved by
roll call vote (6–Aye; 0-Nay)
e. Resolution No. 2016-10-064R: Resolution Authorizing an
Amendment to Construction Engineering Services Agreement
(Amendment to Engineering Agreement Regarding High Cross
Road/IL Route 130 between University and Florida Avenues)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2016-10-064R. Motion was seconded by Alderman Madigan and
carried by roll call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-10-064R was carried by roll
call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay)
f. Resolution No. 2016-10-065R: A Resolution to Approve an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Urbana and the University of Illinois (Agreement Regarding
Increased and Maintenance of Lighting on Springfield Avenue
between Wright Street and Goodwin Avenue) – PW
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Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2016-10-065R. Motion was seconded by Alderman Smyth and
carried by roll call vote as follows:
Brown - Aye Marlin – Aye
Jakobsson – Aye Roberts - Aye
Madigan – Aye Smyth - Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-10-065R was carried by roll
call vote (6-Aye; 0-Nay)
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
There were none.
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Economic Development Manager Brandon Boys announced that NuMed Cannabis
dispensary will open Tuesday, October 25. The facility will be open to the
public for tours on Wednesday, October 19 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and
Thursday, October 20 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
I. NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
_Kay Meharry______
Recording Secretary
_Phyllis Clark ____
City Clerk
*This meeting was taped.
**This meeting was broadcast on cable television
Minutes Approved: November 7, 2016
Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL 61801
Monday, October 17, 2016
7:00pm
A G E N D A
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. October 3, 2016
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance No. 2016-09-084: An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the
Redevelopment Plan and the Related Redevelopment Projects for the
Proposed Central Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Urbana,
Champaign County, Illinois – CD [cow 9/12/16; cc 9/19/16]
b. Ordinance No. 2016-09-085: An Ordinance Designating the Central
Redevelopment Project Area of the City Of Urbana, Champaign County,
Illinois – CD [cow 9/12/16; cc 9/19/16]
c. Ordinance No. 2016-09-086: An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment
Financing for the Central Redevelopment Project Area of the City of
Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois – CD [cow 9/12/16; cc 9/19/16]
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Ordinance No. 2016-10-096: An Ordinance Revising the
Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Capital Improvement and
VERF Rebudgets, and Other Revisions) - FIN
b. Ordinance No. 2016-09-087: An Ordinance Vacating a Certain
Portion of Right-of-Way (Barr Avenue West of North Cunningham
Avenue) – PW [cow 9/26/16]
c. Ordinance No. 2016-10-098: An Ordinance Approving an Amended
and Restated Right-Of-Way License Agreement with Metro
Communications Company - PW
d. Ordinance No. 2016-10-099: An Ordinance Approving a Right-of-
Way License Agreement With Consolidated Communications
Enterprise Services, Inc. - PW
e. Resolution No. 2016-10-064R: Resolution Authorizing an
Amendment to Construction Engineering Services Agreement
(Amendment to Engineering Agreement Regarding High Cross
Road/IL Route 130 between University and Florida Avenues) – PW
f. Resolution No. 2016-10-065R: A Resolution to Approve an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Urbana and the University of Illinois (Agreement Regarding
Agenda: Urbana City Council Meeting
Monday, October 17, 2016
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Increased and Maintenance of Lighting on Springfield Avenue
between Wright Street and Goodwin Avenue) – PW
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
I. NEW BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
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384-2447.
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