City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · March 6, 2017
Minutes
STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 6, 2017
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois met on Monday, March 6, 2017
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
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
*Alderwoman Diane Marlin, Ward 7
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Brandon Boys; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Mike Monson; Brian
Nightlinger; Marcus Ricci; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler
OTHERS PRESENT
Bruce Butler; Melinda Carr; 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 7:05pm.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held
on February 20, 2017. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobsson and
carried by voice vote.
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C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Ammons made a motion to add a ten minute presentation from
First Followers reentry program at the next committee meeting.
Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
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.
Elderess Melinda Carr did not wish to speak, but asked that her
concerns about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems and historic
impact be entered into the record.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Resolution No. 2017-01-003R: A Resolution regarding the
Interface between Mental Health, Criminal Justice and Public
Safety – [COW 01/23/17; cc 02/20/17; 03/06/17]
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2017-01-003R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Brown
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-01-003R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
b. Ordinance No. 2017-02-009: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City
Code Chapter 25, Legacy Tree Program (Section 25-71 Legacy
tree assessment)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2017-02-009 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Ammons
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-009 was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
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c. Resolution No. 2017-02-010R: A Resolution Approving a Gas
Main Relocation Agreement with Ameren Illinois Company (North
Lincoln Avenue at Olympian Drive)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2017-02-010R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-010R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
d. Resolution No. 2017-02-011R: A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency Agreement with the
Illinois Department of Transportation (Airport Road - Willow
Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45) .
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2017-02-011R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Ammons
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-011R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
e. Resolution No. 2017-02-012R: A Resolution to Approve an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Urbana and the University of Illinois (Agreement to
Collaborate with Graduate Students from the Illinois School of
Architecture in creating visual screening structures to be
used in the mini park located at the northeast corner of
Broadway Avenue and Water Street)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No.
2017-02-012R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-012R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
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f. Ordinance No. 2017-02-010: An Ordinance Approving a
Redevelopment Agreement with Downtown Creations, LLC (Crane
Alley West – 119 W Main St)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2017-02-010 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-010 was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
g. Ordinance No. 2017-02-011: An Ordinance Revising the Annual
Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Crane Alley West
Redevelopment Agreement – 119 W Main St) - CD
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No.
2017-02-011 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth
seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-011 was approved by
roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay).
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Alderman Smyth gave a report on behalf of UC2B board of directors about
changes that will be taking place. Country Wide Broadband, out of St.
Louis, bought iTV3 after a year of negotiations. The new company will
be known as i3broadband and their intent is to expand more rapidly over
the next 6 years.
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Mayor Prussing announced that Hilton Hotel chain has expressed interest
in the Landmark hotel. More information is forthcoming.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 2017-03-012: An Ordinance Approving an Annexation
Agreement (2912 E. Main Street / Urbana & Champaign Sanitary
District)
Planner II Marcus Ricci presented Ordinance No. 2017-03-012 with
recommendation for approval. The Urbana & Champaign Sanitary
District has requested that the City of Urbana enter into an
annexation agreement for a 14,592 square-foot parcel located along
the north side of East Main Street between Pfeffer Road and East
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University Avenue, and commonly referred to as 2912 East Main
Street.
After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance
No. 2017-03-012 as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion
carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-03-012 was approved by
roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay).
J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23pm.
_Wendy M. Hundley __
Recording Secretary
_Phyllis D. Clark _ _ _
City Clerk
*This meeting was taped.
**This meeting was broadcast on cable television
Minutes Approved: March 20, 2017
Agenda
URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
400 S. VINE STREET, URBANA, IL 61801
Monday, March 06, 2017
7:00pm
A G E N D A
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. February 20, 2017
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole – (Alderman Eric Jakobsson)
a. Resolution No. 2017-01-003R: A Resolution regarding the
Interface between Mental Health, Criminal Justice and
Public Safety – [COW 01/23/17; cc 02/20/17] - Alderman
Jakobsson
b. Ordinance No. 2017-02-009: An Ordinance Amending Urbana
City Code Chapter 25, Legacy Tree Program (Section 25-71
Legacy tree assessment) - PW
c. Resolution No. 2017-02-010R: A Resolution Approving a Gas
Main Relocation Agreement with Ameren Illinois Company
(North Lincoln Avenue at Olympian Drive) – PW
d. Resolution No. 2017-02-011R: A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency Agreement with
the Illinois Department of Transportation (Airport Road -
Willow Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45) - PW
e. Resolution No. 2017-02-012R: A Resolution to Approve an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Urbana and the University of Illinois (Agreement to
Collaborate with Graduate Students from the Illinois School
of Architecture in creating visual screening structures to
be used in the mini park located at the northeast corner of
Broadway Avenue and Water Street) - PW
f. Ordinance No. 2017-02-010: An Ordinance Approving a
Redevelopment Agreement with Downtown Creations, LLC (Crane
Alley West – 119 W Main St) - CD
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Monday, March 6, 2017
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g. Ordinance No. 2017-02-011: An Ordinance Revising the
Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Crane Alley West
Redevelopment Agreement – 119 W Main St) - CD
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 2017-03-012: An Ordinance Approving an Annexation
Agreement (2912 E. Main Street / Urbana & Champaign Sanitary
District) - CD
J. ADJOURNMENT
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