Council Minutes

REGULAR CTIY COUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street ILincoln, Illinois

Monday, April 16, 2018

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7:01 p.m., with proper notice given.City Clerk Peggy Bateman call roll.

Present:

Alderman Steve Parrott Alderman Tracy Welch Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Rick Hoefle

Present:

Treasurer Chuck Conzo City Clerk Peggy Bateman City Attorney Blinn Bates Police Chief Paul Adams

Bui ding and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Absent:

Fire Chief Mark Miller

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Swearing In:

Mayor Goodman turned the meeting over to City Attorney Blinn Bates to lead a swearing in ceremony for Lincoln City Police Officer Travis Cole Granlund.Officer Granlund was appointed to the Office of Patrolman in the City of Lincoln. Mayor Goodman moved to Public Comment.

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, there being none, he turned the meeting over to Alderman Hoefle. He began with electric aggregation - about citizens' option to stay with or opt out of Ameren Illinois. He said you simply have to call the number on the letter that was sent to households in Lincoln. He shared what the rate would be. He said it would be a pretty good deal. This is guaranteed for two years and is optional. He said there is nothing in it for the city.

Someone in the audience stood and asked if the city is siphoning off any money from this deal. Alderman Hoefle stated again that there is nothing in it for the city.

Treasurer Chuck Conze brought up an aggregationthat the city experienced several years ago for a period of a couple of years, and at that time the fee was not charged. He said it was not in place at the time of the previous aggregation. He said while it was on the books for a short time,it was never collected.

Mr. Jim Levi stood up from the audience and asked if people can opt out anytime. Alderman Hoefle clarified and said yes.Mr. Levi said in 2012 it was set up that way, but it had to be done within a certain number of days. Alderman Hoefle said this is not the same deal. This is a no pressure thing. People can opt out anytime.

There being no further comments or questions, Mayor Goodman moved to the Consent Agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

  1. Payment of bills
    1. Approval of minutes
  2. Request from Mr. Scott Turner to conduct the 2018 Spring Clean-Up onthe streets of Lincoln on April 21, 2018 from 9-11a.m.
    1. Request from American Legion Logan Post 263 and Auxiliary to use the intersection at Broadway and Mclean Streets for the distribution of poppies on Saturday, May 26,2018 from 8 a.m.to 12 p.m. E.Request from His Hands Outreach to permit use of Ray White Park and the closing of the 900 block of Short 11th Street for the "Schools Out Bash" on Tuesday, May 29,2018 from 1to 9 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman Parrott, seconded by Alderman Keller; to approve the payment of bills and the minutes of April 2, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting and April 10, 2018, Committee Of The Whole Meeting.

Alderman Hoefle weighed in on the efforts of Mr. Scott Turner. He said you have got to be somewhat proud of how the city has rallied around this initiative. He said it is a good deal.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to Ordinance and Resolution.

Ordinance and Resolution:

  1. A. Resolution Adopting a Working Budget for F.Y. 2018-2019

A motion was made by Alderman Hoefle, seconded by Alderman Welch; to approve the Resolution Adopting a Working Budget for F.Y.2018-2019.

Alderman Hoefle asked Treasurer Conzo to explain a differential in the budget. He said it looked like it was

$700,000 light. Treasurer Conzo said if you look at the General Revenue Fund (GRF) versus expenditures - he said a good bit of this is made up of the pension funds - they are underfunded at the time.He said there is a difference of around $839,700. When you factor that in it is an unfunded liability and does appear to be a deficit.

He said when there is a deficit, you have to borrow from certainfunds in order to make the payments. He said it is the same problemin every place - all over the United States, but it is worse in Illinois. He said the city is

hoping for continued success with investments . He said the unfunded liability of the pensionfunds, causes this

situation.

Alderwoman Bauer brought up a constituent email she had received - she said that it will surely get addressed

... but that there was enough information to move forward.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

  1. B. Ordinance repeal ng a portion of Section 7 8 1 14

A motion was made by Alderman Hoefle,seconded by Alderman Welch; to approve the ordinance to repeal a portion of Section 7-8-1-14.

Alderman Hoefle said this is under the sewer ordinance. He mentioned the previous 10 percent discount that would need to be removed. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion,there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

Bids:

  1. A. Approval of bid from Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for the purchase of a 2017 Jeep Patriot at an expense not to exceed $14,395.00

A motion was made by Alderwoman Browne, seconded by Alderman Keller; to approve a bid from Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for the purchase of a 2017 Jeep Patriot at an expense not to exceed $14,395.00.

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall brought up the car purchase and said their current vehicle is deteriorating.The city would get a $700 trade-in credit for the Dodge Stratus. Alderman Hoefle stated that it is coming out of the 2017-2018 budget. Mr. Woodhall agreed and said yes. He said the money is coming from a part-time salary as a part-time office was reduced and that the vehicle repair line item will be reduced for the next budget year as well.

Public Comment: Mr. Jim Levi stood up from the audience and asked if the city would take $700 cash for the vehicle. City Attorney Blinn Bates weighed in saying there is a process, you cannot just offer cash at a

meeting. Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall agreed, stating there is a process - it has to be put in surplus and then bid out.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

B.Approval of bid from Mobile MiniTank & Pump Solutions for a Diesel Power Backup Pump with sound enclosurein an amount not to exceed $52,907.32

A motion was made by Alderman Hoinacki, seconded by Alderman Hoefle;to approve the bid from Mobile Mini Tank & Pump Solutions for a Diesel Power Backup Pump with sound enclosure in an amount not to exceed

$52,907.32

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson spoke up about the sewer department's request. He said it has been an ongoing request for the past ten years or so. The three pumps they have now are 30-50 years old. Funds have not been available in past to replace them.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller,Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent:None

Reports:

A.    City Treasurer Report for March,2018

Treasurer Conzo began discussion about the report he shared with councilmembers. He said the city is in a good situation right now. He said the council may have noticed that this has been inching downwards these

last several months. He said that has diminished gradually.

He shared information on an Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reimbursement. He said this department requires employers to pay a monthly employment tax. However, if there is an unemployment claim

- those claims are paid. In the past IDES overcharged the city. The city is receiving the reimbursement now, it will be around $1,900. There are no current, active claims.He continued ontalking about the Illinois Department of Revenue and money that was takenout of the Motor Fuel Tax. Much to the chagrin of Superintendent Walt Landers who brought in the paper work. He has talked with the Illinois Department of Revenue. He said the comptroller is behind in processing these payments, like they were with the IDES instance. He said in this case, they took the money out of the reimbursement, but he would not look for it in the next month or so.

He then moved to the tables he had added to the budget, they show some positive trends, the first one being the Municipal Sales Tax. He talked about non-Home Rule Sales Tax. Then moved to Video Gaming Tax and how it has leveled off. He also discussed the State Income Tax receipts. He said the city has seen an increase there, he was surprised by this and said we shall see how that holds up over the rest of the year.

B.  City Clerks Report for March,2018

City Clerk Peggy Bateman started by sharing the sewer payment update and discussed epay - the online bill pay service that is now available on the city's website. She said itworks a little better andis friendlier.

Public Comment: Someone in the audience asked if the state is still behind on the sewer. He asked if the state does not pay the bill, how the city is going to come up with the money.Alderman Parrott said we cannot answer speculative questions. He said the city will cross that bridge when it comes.

C.  Department Head Reports for March,2018

None.

New Business/Communications:

  1. Mayoral Proclamation of April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day

A motion was made by Alderwoman Browne, seconded by Alderman Hoefle; to approve the Mayoral Proclamation of April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

  1. Approval of Lease Agreement for the Lincoln Depot between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Tourism Bureau

A motion was made by Alderman Keller, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki; to approve the Lease Agreement for the Lincoln Depot between the City of Lincoln and the Logan County Tourism Bureau.

Alderman Welch said he would briefly explain . . . this is a one year auto-renewal agreement, rent would be

$900 a month. He said the monthly rent that would be received would go back into the maintenance of the property. He said he believed that touched on all the high points. Alderman Parrott said,"we're good."

Alderman Keller asked when the Logan County Tourism Bureau would like to move into the building.Alderman Welch said they would like to get the keys tomorrow, Tuesday, April 17. Alderman Parrott said it would be a gradual move in.

Public Comment: Mr. Kevin Bateman stood from the audience and said the group will meet Thursday, April

19, 2018. The group would like to make the building a tourism destination, not just their office.

Alderman Keller asked if the building would be within the appropriate limits, or distance from the interstate. The group will likely need to request waivers from the state because it does not fall within the correct parameters.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstained: Alderman Ron Fleshman

  1. Approval of Fast Track Demo by Byrne's Backhoe and Excavating for the demolition and removal of the property at 643 Fourth Street

A motion was made by Alderman Welch, seconded by Alderman Parrott; to approve the demolition and removal of the property at 643 Fourth Street.

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall said the house at this address is not salvageable in any way. He said trash is piling up. He said demolition can start at any time - the house is getting in worse shape, "as we speak.• He said it is in bad shape. He said his team is looking forward to getting rid of this house.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

D.   Approval of the City Clerk's appointment of Ashley Davis as full-time Sewer Clerk

A motion was made by Alderman Hoefle, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer to approve Ashley Davis as full-time Sewer Clerk. Alderman Hoefle wanted to make the motion based on approval of amendment number one - the waste collection agreement between Area Disposal and the City of Lincoln. He asked if this made sense.

Alderwoman Bauer said she received an emailand phone call based on last week's discussion. She said these items should be flip-flopped - the approval of the amendment would dictate the need to have a full-time sewer clerk. She wanted to clarify that the two items are almost a combined adoption.She said it was a chicken and egg scenario. She wanted to clarify.

City Clerk Peggy Bateman offered background - she said the city could not accommodate the trash billing without the extra hours from this individual. She said trash covers the City of Lincoln.This would be six hours more per week for Mrs. Davis.

Alderman Welch asked if he should give background on this too. He mentioned the franchise waste agreement with Area Disposal. He said Area Disposal asked if the city would take over billing. Money will be turned over from the clerk's office. Then the company will provide a $1.20 discount for the city to cover expenses incurred. He said the money recouped from this would fund the billing process, the mailings, the move to full-time, online payment etc. There will be one monthly bill for both services. He said the city will have to decide where this money goes - it will be give or take, $50,000. He said he would like it to go to Mr. Landers for sidewalks and curbs.

City Clerk Bateman said not everyone pays for their sewer, in rental situations, their landlord may pay for their sewer. She said these people will still get monthly bills for their trash service.

Alderman Hoefle wanted to touch on what Alderman Welch had said about the excess money. He said the council does not want this money to slide into the General Revenue Fund (GRF), but a separate fund that could help the Citizens of Lincoln.

Treasurer Conzo said the revenue is projected at $52,800 for next year, the first year would not have as much in terms of revenue. He said next year, that amount will increase, by two more months of reimbursement. He said the software and equipment expense the first year will be higher.

Alderman Hoinacki asked if the council was going to flip-flop the items. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

E.   Approval of Amendment No.1to Waste Collection Agreement between Area Disposal Service,Inc. and the City of Lincoln

A motion was made by Alderman Hoefle, seconded by Alderman Parrott for the approval of Amendment No. 1 to Waste Collection Agreement between Area Disposal Service, Inc. and the City of Lincoln.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

F. Commit to Proposed Sewer Rate Structures and Approve Facilities Plan Amendment for Long Term Control Plan

A motion was made by Alderwoman Browne, seconded by Alderman Hoefle to Commit to Proposed Sewer Rate Structures and Approve Facilities Plan Amendment for Long Term Control Plan.

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson made comment - he said this is not actual implementation of the ordinance - but for a rate increase that will go into the plan for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency {IEPA). He then went into the billing structure for a consumer's water consumption as well as the rates on the commercial side.

Alderwoman Bauer asked for clarification on the usage increments for commercial rates between 6,000 to 100,000 gallons and how the cost goes from 40 cents, then skips to 32 cents. He said how it was billed out. She said she received a call about the commercial numbers and just wanted him to clarify.

Alderman Hoefle said from going to $24 to $35 was an $11 increase, but the next step from 4,000 to 6,000 gallons offers an $8 decrease. Mr. Ferguson said this sounded about right.

Alderwoman Bauer said for those who wanted a flat rate structure . . .so they could have a fixed cost or the idea of having a fixed cost - she said this is the closest the council could come to that. She said it was the cleanest way the council could come up with a plan withoutit being per 100 unit. She said this model gets the city further from where they'd like to be.She said the city will have to make some adjustments. The city is trying to accommodate the best they can, but unfortunately this is going to happen one way or another.

Alderman Hoefle said this right now is a plan, and the city is moving forward because the longer the city delays the greater the chance the interest rate will increase. The city may use all 20 million, they may not. He said acting now gives the city its best chance and that the council could keep people advised. The mandate ends sometime in 2021.

Mayor Goodman called for further questions or discussion.

Alderman Welch brought up the passage of 68 from earlier in the evening, he said that was the 10 percent ordinance discount and that the city will still honor it for those customers who took advantage of this discount. He said that dollar increase ever two years will stay in place for the time being.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion once more. There being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderman Ron Fleshman,Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

F.    Approval of the development and initiation of a proposal to acquire land needed for the constructionof the new Union Street Pump Station

A motion was made by Alderman Welch, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki to approve the development and initiation of a proposal to acquire land needed for the construction of the new Union Street Pump Station.

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson made comment about the amendment, a start to finish contract - it is billed out on what is used and is not to exceed price. They will bill out accordingly. It will be on top of the design contract.

Mayor Goodman said yes, he lives on Union Street - but the land is not owned by him. He wanted to clarify for the record.

Mayor Goodman then called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (8) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderman Ron Fleshman, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Rick Hoefle Nays: None

Absent: None

Announcements :

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

  • Mayor Goodman said Lincoln Daily News will offer services for ribbon cutting ceremonies as the chamber no longer exists. The media outlet will put together a schedule and will reach out to new businesses etc. There will be one for the Tropics Sign, the Logan County Tourism Bureau's move into The Depot, and more.
  • Alderman Keller passed on an announcement about Lincoln College. The school is joining NAIA. The announcement will be coming soon. This goes hand in hand with the college returning to the status of a four year institution.
    • Mayor Goodman reminded people about the cleanup day. Alderman Hoefle gave Mr. Scott Turner's phone number and shared basic information about the plan for the city's cleanup day.

Alderman Parrott said he would like votes for the City Administrator position to be reserved for meetings with a full city council. He brought up concerns with GovHR, concerns with vetting and the duration at which some prospective candidates had stayed with their previous employers. He said there could be further discussion into other scenarios for this role. Alderman Hoinacki said he too will be gone next Tuesday.

Alderman Welch asked what the next step will be with this particular topic, he said we need to take some action. Alderman Hoinacki said discussion can happen, but action cannot be taken because it was not on the agenda.

Alderman Keller asked Mayor Goodman about his latest communication with the top three candidates. Alderwoman Browne said she was not impressed with the candidates from GovHR. Alderman Welch said he would echo Alderwoman Browne's opinion. He said he did not think the councilshould move forward with any of the candidates. Alderman Hoinacki said how they are on paper could be different than how they are in person. He said the council is at the goal line and now the group is not going to the end zone.

Alderman Parrott said this would address part of his concern. He said the average length of an administrator would be three to six years based on what he has read. But with a city like Lincoln, to have someone with any length of stay - the person would have to be a special person or someone from the community. He said there could be the possibility of individuals from within the city that could be a good fit for something like this.

Alderman Hoinacki asked if there were any that applied. Alderman Hoefle said one. Alderman Parrott said one from the city and one from just outside the city.Alderman Welch said and someone had missed the window.

Alderman Keller wanted clarification on what he was hearing ... that the group wanted to start from scratch.

Alderman Parrott said the three the councildiscussed could do the job, they just would not have any length of stay.Alderowman Browne said she did not see the value of going through GovHR to do this. She did not see the value in the council's return. She does not see that they will be invested in the community. She brought up the quality of the schools . . .that the council should not have to convince anyone about the quality of the schools, or quality of the community.

Alderman Hoefle said Lincolnis a great city, but a poor city. He said the city's income depends on how much the council can pay an administrator. He said Lincoln is just a stopover.He asked how many times the council wants to keep doing this. He said he knows some people do not want to be on the council if the group does not have a city administrator. He said the group can move the city ahead. He said that is what people voted them

in to do. He would be a, "No" vote on any of the three candidates.

Alderman Hoinacki said he is confused at how the group can look at paper applications and make judgements on their fami y dynamics - and that these people could love the city.

Alderman Hoefle said he did some research ...and the average city administrator works somewhere between one and three years.

Alderwoman Bauer said the council is brand-new to this experiment and progressive mindset as a city . . . doing grant writing, economic development etc. She said there were two different mayors in three years and one of the city administrator jobs was solely temporary. She said these arguments do not go hand in hand and the council is selling itself short if they do not look at the value of the position.

Alderwoman Browne said the city is not really new the economic development "thing" ... she said the only person the community rallied around was the person who was from here and that was Mr. Orr. She said what some of the council is looking at is someone who is already vested in the community, who can rise to the occasion and move the city forward.

Alderman Keller said it is incumbent upon the council to return to the job description and determine what everyone would want in a city administrator.Alderman Welch said he would follow up on what Alderman Keller just said, he would want someone local, who the community can get behind, who can work with department heads, but who would not run over the heads of the council. He said as he has said before . . . is the council moving forward based on what the constituents want. He said it is a mixed bag in the community - people do not understand the value of the role. He said the councilis more than capable of moving the city forward.

Alderman Hoefle asked what everyone has decided.He agreed with much of what had been said. He said he is retired, some people have jobs that tie people up. He used the trash issue as an example of something the

council had worked through without the aid of a city administrator.He said some councilmembers had the time to work on this and the councilwas good enough to approve it.

Alderman Keller followed up on what Alderman Welch had said. He said the council is here to serve the constituents. He is able to see how much work is done by the City Clerk and the department heads.He said the people who do these jobs depend on the City Administrator to do theirjobs effectively.Alderman Hoefle then said - •or someone like that."

Alderman Welch said the letter was a bit premature and the department heads did not have all the information in front of them.

Alderman Parrott said he is in favor of a City Administrator-like positon.And perhaps the city could look at a local person who has qualifications to meet the needs of the description the council had. That thejob could tweak the council's needs. He wanted to avoid going through this process again.

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Alderman Fleshman said it is possible that this position may have to be dealt with every three years along with other things that the alderman have to deal with annually. He said every council member has to run for their position every four years . .. he said it might just be something the councilhas to deal with.

Alderwoman Browne said her concerns just come from her ward. She spoke for the people of her ward. They want someone local.

City Attorney Blinn Bates said he wanted to add some direction for the council. He said what the council has now is the appointment position of the City Council of Lincoln. He said the council had switched from a committee form of government to a Committee of the Whole (COW) form of government. He said committees were different. He said to move away from the City Administrator positon, there would need to be a 213 vote of the council to dissolve these duties elsewhere. This would have to be done by the end of the Fiscal Year.

Treasurer Conze asked if the job could be left open for a year.

Attorney Bates said the position is to be appointed by the Mayor, approved by the council. He said there is a lot of slack that is being picked up across the city.

Public Comment: Mr. Kevin Bateman asked if the position could be modified, but still hold a COW structure. Attorney Bates said the form of the councilwas separate from the city administrator position. The city administrator came on and absorbed some of the work that was being done in committees.

Treasurer Conzo weighed in. He said his recollection was the same as Attorney Bates. Alderman Welch said he did not think the city needed to go back to a committee structure. He wanted a balance between their authority and the council. He said he thinks the councilneeds someone in the role, but not a full-time administrator.

Alderman Keller said the council's job is to go back to the job description. Alderman Hoefle said that is a good idea. He said he would like to see the group let go GovHR and review what everyone really would want in a City Administrator and then proceed. Alderman Hoefle said this would help get a consensus.

Alderman Hoinacki asked Alderman Parrott if there were any other times he would be absent.

Alderwoman Bauer asked Attorney Bates for clarification on the ordinance and what is listed under City Administrator.

Alderman Welch asked if the council should tell GovHR - thank you for your time, but that the council would not be filling the position. He said he thinks the Mayor should reach out to GovHR and let them know what was happening.

Alderman Keller said the council paid them money and that the councilwas not utilizing the services at all.

Mayor Goodman asked what he was to tell GovHR. Alderman Keller said that the candidates are no longer under consideration.

Alderman Welch said he wanted something posted to the city website.

Executive Session:

None.

Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Councilof Lincoln, Alderman Hoefle motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderwoman Browne. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

Upcoming Meetin:

Committee of the Whole ITuesday, April24, 2018, 7 p.m. Regular City Council IMonday, May 7, 2018, 7 p.m.

Committee of the Whole ITuesday, May 15, 2018, 7 p.m. Regular City Council IMonday, May 21, 2018, 7 p.m.

Committee of the Whole ITuesday, May 29, 2018, 7 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Alex Williams, Recording Secretary

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