City of Geneva City Council met April 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call To Order:
The April 2, 2018 meeting of the Geneva City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Kevin Burns. Aldermen present: Mike Bruno, Craig Maladra, Robert Swanson, Becky Hruby, Richard Marks, Jim Radecki, Tara Burghart, Don Cummings, Jeanne McGowan, Dean Kilburg Aldermen absent: None Also attending: City Atty. Chuck Radovich, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins, City Clerk Roger Godskesen, Finance Director Rita Kruse, Fire Chief Mike Antenore, Police Chief Eric Passarelli, Police Commander Julie Nash, Community Development Director David DeGroot, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko, Public Works Director Rich Babica, Streets Division Superintendent Nate Landers
Pledge Of Allegiance:
Led by Dan O’Connell.
On a high note to begin the meeting, Mayor Burns introduced Geneva High School students Divya Patel and Dan O’Connell and asked them to describe their plans for college. Burns then asked about the upcoming prom and unveiled his t-shirt which stated a request from Dan for Divya to go to the prom with him, which she of course accepted. Burns revealed that O’Connell had contacted him in advance to arrange this. Burns then presented contracts which the couple signed affirming their agreement to attend the prom together, to applause from the audience.
Public Hearings, Special Items And Presentations:
Public Hearing on FY2018-19 City of Geneva and Tri-Com Central Dispatch Budgets
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to open the public hearing regarding the budgets. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Burns welcomed any discussion regarding the topic. No input was given, so Burns asked for a motion to close the hearing.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to close the public hearing regarding the budgets. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Consider Mayor’s Appointment of Jill Johnson to Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.
Mayor Burns welcomed Jill Johnson to the meeting, reviewed her qualifications and invited the Council to present a motion to affirm her appointment.
Moved by Ald. McGowan, seconded by Ald. Maladra to approve Johnson’s appointment.
Roll call:
Ayes: 9 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
Nays: 0
Abstentions: 1 (Ald. Radecki) Motion Carried
Amendments To Agenda:
None
Omnibus Agenda:
All Items listed on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so requests in which event the item will be removed from the Omnibus (Consent) Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
Ald. Radecki requested that item No 11.h Resolution No. 2018-24 be removed from the Omnibus agenda and be considered separately.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve the Omnibus Agenda as amended.
Roll call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Approve Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on March 19, 2018-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Reports:
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Council Committees:
Committee Of The Whole: April 9, 2018.
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Other Items And Correspondence:
None
Municipal Bills For Payment:
The following bills were presented for payment.
Bills Presented For Payment 4/2/2018
General Fund $ 200,093.39
Cultural Arts Fund 304.54
SPAC Fund 773.95
Tri-Com Fund 32,529.74
SSA # 1 557.64
General Capital Projects 4,015.68
Infrastructure Capital Proj 3,511.65
Capital Equipment 2,072.95
Electric 216,943.17
Water/Wastewater 280,498.58
Refuse 44.90
Commuter Parking 4,262.85
Group Dental 7,262.20
Utility Refunds 305.37
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Total Funds $ 753,176.61
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby that the bills be approved and vouchers prepared. Roll Call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Committee Of The Whole Items Of Business:
Recommend Denial of a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to Rezone 304 East Side Drive from the R3 Medium to High Density Single-Family Residential District to R7 Multiple-Family Residential District.-
Moved by Ald. Bruno, seconded by Ald. Hruby that the motion be approved as presented.
A discussion ensued regarding the City’s existing zoning level ordnances, and possible approaches to allow more flexibility for future projects to help meet the existing goal to increase housing density and multi-family housing in the City. Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings and Mayor Burns contributed to the discussion.
Roll Call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-05 Amending Title 4, Chapter 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4- 2-13 (License Fees and Number) Adding One (1) Class C-2 Liquor License (The Royal Wren, 11 S.Third Street).-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approval Issuance of a Class E-6 Liquor License to the Geneva Chamber of Commerce June 19-24, 2018 (Swedish Days Craft Beer Tent). *d. Approve Resolution No. 2018-22 Authorizing Declaration of Surplus Property - 2009 Ford Expedition and 2008 Chevy Impala.-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-23 Authorizing Execution of a Farm Lease for 245 Acres at Prairie Green Preserve with Steve Pitstick Farms for 2018 and 2019 Farming Seasons at a Cash Rate of $305 Per Tillable Acre.-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-06 Amending Chapter 9, Section 9-11-9-9 (A) (2) (Bulk Incentives and Open Space) to Remove the Maximum Floor Area Limitation for Planned Unit Developments.-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Ordinance No. 2018-07 Authorizing a Special Use for a Public Library in the R3 Medium to High Density Single-Family Residential District; and a Preliminary/Final Planned Unit Development Plan Approval for a 57,000 Square Foot Public Library Building with 76 Off-Street Parking Spaces, and Associated Site Improvements.-
Moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Hruby to approve motion as presented. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. (Omnibus Agenda). Motion Carried
Approve Resolution No. 2018-24 Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter Into a Retainer Agreement with Gaido & Fintzen for Legal Services.-
Ald. Radecki asked for clarification on the new agreement. City administrator Dawkins and City Attorney Radovich described how the new arrangement will allow the City to utilize a single firm with access to the three attorneys who currently provide services to the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: 10 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan,
Radecki, Swanson)
Nays: 0 Motion Carried
Presentation Of Ordinances, Petitions, Resolutions, And Bid Awards:
Recommend Resolution No. 2018-25 Adopting Fiscal Year 2018-19 City of Geneva and Tri- Com Central Dispatch Budgets-
Moved by Ald. Kilburg, seconded by Ald. Cummings that the motion be approved as presented.
Ald. Radecki presented questions about how priorities for the budget are selected and what progress toward the stated priorities was accomplished.
An in-depth discussion lasting approximately 35 minutes followed regarding the budget and the budget process. Ald. Cummings, Maladra, Bruno, Radecki, Burghart, Hruby, Mayor Burns and City Administrator Dawkins participated in the discussion.
There being no further discussion, the motion was put to a vote.
Ayes: 8 (Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Hruby, Kilburg, Maladra, Marks, McGowan, Swanson)
Nays: 2 (Ald. Cummings, Radecki) Motion Carried
New Business:
Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko advised that the majority owners of Fabyan Crossing have reached an agreement and construction will be resuming as soon as possible, with new landscaping expected to be installed in May 2018. Burlington expects to open in August 2018 and Fresh Time in January 2019.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, moved by Ald. Marks, seconded by Ald. Bruno to adjourn the Geneva City Council meeting. Carried unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.
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