REGULAR CITYCOUNCIL MEETING

Lincoln City Hall, Council Chambers

700 Broadway Street ILincoln, lliinois

Monday, October 15, 2018

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

Present:

Alderman Tracy Welch Alderwoman Michelle Bauer Alderman Ron Keller Alderwoman Heidi Browne Alderman Jeff Hoinacki Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Staff Present:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman City Clerk Peggy Bateman

City Attorney Blinn Bates

Treasurer Chuck Conzo Fire Chief Mark Miller Police Chief PaulAdams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Absent:

Alderman Ron Fleshman Alderman Steve Parrott

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Shawn Wright

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak, there being none, he moved to the Consent Agenda.

Mr. Greg Patel of Lincoln Banquet Center came forward to talk about an American Poolplayers Association (APA) and a planned tournament. Alderman Dalpoas recused himself from discussion due to the nature of his wife's relationship to the subject. Mr.Patel said he took risks to bring the event to the city. He shared a packet of information with the council. Alderman Keller wanted to know what he was looking for from the city. He said he is looking to get some help from the Hotel/Motel Tax, to cover his overhead for the event. Treasurer Conzo said 15% is the city's share and 85% is forwarded to the Logan County Tourism Bureau.

Mr. Patel was not asking for how much was available, he is asking for the city to do whatever they can to help with the two bills that he has. He is looking at $3,900 in expenditures for the event. He saidif he is the only one who is going to take on the costs, this tournament will not happen every year. He said it is valuable to the city.

Alderwoman Bauer asked Treasurer Conzo what was unallocated at this time. Mr. Conzo said a budget of

$9,450 was unallocated. He said we're just halfway through the year, but this amount takes into events such as DockDogs, and the Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitter Festival. Alderman Keller asked if there is any help

the APA can give. Mr. Patel said they are looking for an organization to pay for the event. This would be a national event, but a state tournament.

Alderman Welch said the Logan County Tourism Bureau offered to pay for the hotel rooms, but they were turned down. He asked are you running the event, oris CAPCIL? He said whentourism was approached, the offer said all profits and proceeds would go to CAPCIL. Mr. Patel said Idon't know what you proposed to them. He said he is not going to tell any other organization in Lincoln that they cannot be involved.

Alderwoman Browne asked if Mr. Patel was going to the Logan County Tourism Bureau meeting later in the week. She asked him to talk with them first, as they have an offer on the table-and then come back to the city. Alderwoman Bauer asked if there was a way for the city to sponsor the event-from an advertising standpoint. She asked if that is not a need.

He said these teams are coming, but the city could sponsor a team. He said right now, he is paying for everything. She said she is trying to be mindful of the fact that there are several other halls and banquet centers in the city. She said they have to be clear, transparent, and up front with their intentions of sponsoring such events. She was trying to figure out a way-as Mr. Patelis a private business owner.

He asked for clarification-she said she was talking about the cost. She said herintention was to say there might be a $2,000 potential. She wanted to know how to support the event, clearly in the public eye-from an economic development standpoint. She said that's what is tricky-and she was unsure of how it could be done.

Mr. Patel said we're sitting in this situation because we don't have a body we can go to and ask for them to take it over. He said no one else is raising their hand, sayinglet's make this happen,let's bring this to our city. He said we don't have the balloonfest anymore-but after that,this could be the biggest event we would have.

Alderman Welch said the hotels were part of the offer made by the Logan County Tourism Bureau (LCTB) board. He said there are benefits to be had from all the businesses. He said we (LCTB) have a somewhat unique offer to help, but it just doesn't fit the mold of what they typically do. He also said there is money left over from 3rc1 Friday's Downtown Lincoln. Mr. Patel said he'd return to the next meeting, the item will be placed on the agenda.

Mrs. Wanda Lee Rohlfs came forward to talk about Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly's {CMT) presentation from last week. She wanted to talk about water billing for the months of October, November, and December 2018. She looked at her water bill, and she said they go from the middle of the month, to the next middle of the month etc.

City Clerk Peggy Bateman said she had the same question. Mrs. Rohlfs did not know whatit would look like. Mrs. Bateman said It will have to be figured out. She said the lightbulb came on tonight when she opened her own water bill.

Mrs. Rohlfs said there are so many different numbers-she wanted to confirm it would be strictly based on gallons-customers will have to worry about the gallons. The councilhad not yet voted on it. Mrs. Bateman said you'll get a good idea of where you will be at based on the graphic CMT provided.

Alderwoman Bauer said there are still questions to come before the council votes.

GabrielBoden with Illinois American Water (IAW) came forward next, he said IAW issued a press release today. The company is in the middle of doing a test well northeast of Lincoln. They will start drilling tomorrow, Oct. 16, and will conduct pump tests in the next week or so. He said the release went out, he did not have a lot of details. He said he could take questions back to IAW so the questions could be answered at that time.

There being no further business, the councilmoved down the consent agenda.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

1. Payment of Bills
2. Approval of Oct.1, Regular City Council,and Oct. 9, Committee Of The Whole Meeting minutes
3. Request from Don and Janice Sielaff to conduct a block party on 10th Street from the

intersection of Chestnut Street to the intersection of Union Street on Wednesday, Oct.31, 2018 from

4:30 until 8 p.m.

1. Request from the Logan County Tourism Bureau to close various streets for the annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, Dec. 6,2018 from 6:30 p.m.until its conclusion

Alderman Welch made the motion to approve the item-seconded by Alderwoman Browne. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Nays: None

Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman

Ordinance and Resolution

1. Resolution from Improvement under the Ill nois Highway Code for Fifth Street Road land acquisition and professional services

Alderwoman Bauer made the motion to approve the item-seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch,Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Nays: None

Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman

B.Ordinance creatingthe position of Police Records Clerk of the City of Lincoln

Alderman Dalpoas made the motion to approve the item-seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none,City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Nays: None

Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman

Bids:

Approval of Fast Track Demolition of property at 107 W. Monroe Street by Byrne's Backhoe & Excavating in an amount not to exceed $6,250

Alderwoman Browne made the motion to approve the item-seconded by Alderwoman Bauer. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer. Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Nays: None

Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman

Reports:

A. City Treasurer Report for September, 2018

City Treasurer Chuck Conzo opened discussion about fund balances, which have risen over the previous month-sharing the city could receive more than previously anticipated. He attached some schedules at the end of the report he had passed out to the council. He said the city is still seeing some increases in some of the sources of revenue including the Municipal Sales Tax,State Use Tax, receipts. He said the city is well

ahead of where we were last year at this time, which he said is good to see, he also touched on the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax where Lincoln is ahead by about $20,000. He said he would not get overly optimistic about it.

The State Income Tax on the other hand is over where we were last year, but about $27,000. The last two points he made pertained to the Utility Tax. He said the city is continuing to see an upward trend, as we're seeing colder winters and warmer summers. He said the tax rate has not changed.

He then touched on the Video Gaming Tax. Gains were seen over the last month and over the month of August over the past year, by around $23,000. He said it's kind of leveled off there-but that it's been inthat range for about four months, and we would see what happens in the future.

B.City Clerks Report for September, 2018

City Clerk Peggy Bateman took the floor and shared in the month of September-the city collected. They collected $262,291.88 of sewer receipts. No payments were received from either state prison. Trash collection, was in the amount of 3,900 units-in the amount of $4,680 (city's cut), while $53,396.79 was forwarded to Area Disposal.

She said there is a lot of outstanding debt still out there, despite the city no longer billing for trash.She said this is not over. She is working with Area Disposal, as the do not pick up list is 60 days out. She said we have

some places that may be vacant, there are little things that still have to be checked out. She said the city has to

work with Area Disposal on this. Alderman Keller asked about the prison's late payments, he wanted to know how far behind they are. She said they are usually around six months out.

1. Department Head Reports for September, 2018 Mayor Goodman said these reports are all on fil

New Business/Communications:

Advise and consent to the Mayoral appointment of Alderman Tracy Welch as Mayor Pro Tempore

Alderwoman Browne made the motion to approve the item-seconded by Alderman Dalpoas. Mayor Goodman called for discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called roll.

Yeas: (6) Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki, Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

Nays: None

Absent: (2) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Ron Fleshman Abstain:(1) Alderman Tracy Welch

City Attorney Blinn Bates swore Alderman Tracy Welch in as Mayor Pro Tempore. He swore to faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability. Mayor Goodman moved to other items on the agenda.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

• Alderwoman Bauer mentioned a couple who would like to offer carriage rides around the square. The couple will be looking for sponsorships from local businesses, the intent would be to provide this for

free. She suggested reaching out to the Logan County Tourism Bureau about sponsorships as they will be leading this going forward.

• Alderman Welch asked Alderwoman Bauer to provide insights on whatever issues are happening with The Tropics sign. She said the city is contracted with Ace Sign Co. There could be moisture inside the neon. She said the city is calling the company every time there is a report of an issue. The company is coming next week to fix it.
• Alderman Welch said 3rd Friday's is over for the season, he said there were a lot of new vendors who showed up. The committee only spent $4,354. He said with Mr. Patel's request, there could be $5,600 left over from the event.
• Alderman Keller passed along information about flu vaccines, the goal is to make 70% of the general public vaccinated. There are high and low doses available.
• Treasurer Conze wanted to add that this is looking like a very bad flu season. He said there have already been some deaths from it. He said he is pleased the health department is out in front of it.
• Streets Superintendent Walt Landers weighed in on Union Street soilboring work. It could be shut down from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Adjournment:

There being no further business to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Keller motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:

Committee of the Whole Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Regular Meeting Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.

Committee of the Whole Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By: Alex Williams, Recording Secretary