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City of Lincoln City Council met April 2.

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

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 Fire Chief Mark Miller

Deputy Police Chief Mathew Vhalovich, in lieu of Police Chief Paul Adams Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Michael Fleshman, in lieu of City Attorney Blinn Bates

Absent:

Waste Water and Treatment Manager Tim Ferguson Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak. None were present.

Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote:

A. Payment of Bills

Approval of minutes

A. A motion was made by Alderman Welch, seconded by Alderwoman Bauer; to approve the payment of bills and the minutes of March 19, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 2018 Budget Workshop, March 26, 2018 Public Hearing, March 27, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting.

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

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

Nays: None Absent: None

Mayor Goodman moved to Ordinance and Resolution.

Ordinance and Resolution:

MV. Resolution to waive confl ct of interest regarding legal representation between the City of Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in the matter of the proposed Fitness Court - Resolution 2018-360.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, there being none, City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

AGR. Ordinance Authorizing Execution of theIllinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement (IPWMAN) - Ordinance 2018-876.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion, a motion was made by Alderwoman Bauer, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki. Alderwoman Bauer made comment about the "home rule communities' language" she said Lincoln does not qualify, the language is fine to keep as is. There being no further comment, Mayor Goodman called for roll. City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

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

Nays: None Absent: None

Bids:

ABS. Approval of bid for construction of the North Parking Lot at the new police station from Professional Pavement Maintenance Services in an amount notto exceed $144,747.

Alderman Parrott made the motion, seconded Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman called for discussion and turned to Alderman Hoefle.

Alderman Hoefle asked if the Deputy Police Chief Mathew Vhalovich who was present, would like to weigh in on the proposal and offer a breakdown. Deputy Chief Vhalovich said this dollar amount would cover the concrete inside the building. He said the grading is yet to come.

Alderman Hoefle asked if the city is hiring local for this project. Deputy Chief Vhalovich said, "yes." Alderwoman Bauer then asked if the concrete work included easement work.

Alderman Fleshman said there was not any reference in the bid for a subbase for the lot. He asked what measures the city would take for the subbase. Deputy Chief Vhalovich talked about some cubic yards of dirt needing to be dumped into a different lot.

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

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

OJ. Approval of bid from Greiner Buildings for construction of the North Garage at the new police station in an amount not to exceed $104,400.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion. Alderman Parrott made the motion, seconded by Alderman Hoefle. There being no discussion, City Clerk Bateman called the roll call.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

New Business and Communications:

A. Approval of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network agreement (IPWMAN)

Alderwoman Browne made the motion, seconded Alderwoman Brown. Mayor Goodman called for discussion.

Alderman Hoefle made comment about the agreement and where the $100 funding fee is coming from, it will be funded by Logan County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). He gave background on previous instances where emergency responders were out on the streets of Lincoln helping with storm cleanup. This IPWMAN is an agreement between the City of Lincoln and other cities in the region, where mutual aid would be exchanged in the event of another severe storm or disaster.

Alderwoman Bauer said this is a living, breathing document. Fire Chief Mark Miller said this is a similar agreement to what the fire department already has with box alarm... these are mutual aid agreements. Communities help one another when times of need arise.

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion.

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

Nays: None Absent: None

A. Approval of the installation of yield signs at the intersections of:

o McLean Street and Oklahoma Avenue

     o18th Street and Grand Avenue

o 19th Street and Grand Avenue

o 21st Street and Grand Avenue

o 22nd Street and Grand Avenue

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion. Alderwoman Browne made the motion, seconded by Alderman Welch.

Alderman Hoefle offered a brief explanation. He said he has witnessed, or has seen after the fact - two accidents in one of the aforementioned open intersections. He said he is very happy that the city will make this go forward.

There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman called for the roll call. City Clerk Bateman called the roll.

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

Nays: None Absent: None

C. Approval of Contribution of $4,000 for Sponsorship of Dockdogs® Worldwide Canine Aquatics Competition

Mayor Goodman called for further discussion. Alderman Hoinacki made the motion, seconded by Alderman Welch.

Alderman Hoefle said he supports this initiative 100 percent, but he does not see the city using taxpayer dollars to fund it. He said the city lost roughly $150,000 from the state with from their balanced budget and the city is stuck with a sewer mandate. Rates are going up. He would not be opposed to funding this, if the city could find another way to fund it. He said he is having a hard time looking at the people in his ward and saying, "Yeah this is a good thing when it's gonna' be your tax dollars that are funding it."

Alderman Parrott asked if he would have an issue had it been the Balloon Festival. Alderman Hoefle, said actually, "yes." He said there is no longer a chamber and it seems that if you look at a lot of these things.. that the council is supposed to be running the city, not tourism. He said we are using taxpayer dollars for things that are not running the city. Alderman Keller asked if the committee that is putting the event together had met since last week.

Alderwoman Bauer said she could speak on behalf of the committee that had met. She said they needed $6,500 to bring it here...they have been approved for $2,500 by the Tourism Bureau toward advertising cost. She said they would still have $2,500 in additional dollars to raise from sponsorships. She said "the asks" have been made and that the conversations are actively happening. Alderman Keller wanted clarification that the Tourism Board had given $2,500, in an oral promise, and that the group would give another $2,500 if the city gave $4,000. Alderwoman Bauer talked about the stipulations of the grant. It is a grant for advertising. It cannot be utilized for the event itself.

Alderman Hoefle asked if he could put a Logan County Board member on the spot. He asked Mr. Kevin Bateman if the Logan County Board had given any funds yet.

Public Comment: Mr. Bateman said there are other conversations, but that $6,500 is only to get the event, "here." He said the group would have to reach out further for the advertising. He told the council he is hoping they vote, "yes," tonight for the $4,000. He said sponsors are out there, but that he cannot name them yet. He said once you have a successful event, finding sponsors gets easier.

Alderman Parrott asked what numbers will look like. Mr. Bateman said he has been told it should bring 40 dogs from out of town. He said this is going to be an event that will bring people to town. He said this will bring something for all ages and walks to do. He said, we are just asking that you help us get the ball rolling down the hill this year. Alderman Hoefle asked about the Hotel/Motel Tax.

Treasurer Chuck Conzo said he is assuming that the money from the sponsorship would not be needed until after the first of May. He said it could be added to the expenditures line. He said there is a reserve around $40,000. He also talked about another 15 percent of the tax that could be kicked around this year. He said he is expecting to have the last councildiscussion on the budget at next Tuesday's meeting, Tuesday, April 10.

Alderman Hoefle said if the council is to agree to this, do they need to change their motion. Alderman Hoinacki clarified.The original motion does not call for where it is coming from. Public Comment: Mrs. Wanda Lee Rohlfs said she is still curious about where the water would be coming from and who would be covering the cost. She wanted to know if it was city water. Alderwoman Browne spoke up and said it would be charged to the event holders. Downtown utilities are metered during events.

Alderwoman Bauer and Mayor Goodman both said, "correct."

Alderman Welch said he did not have a problem pulling it out of the Hotel/Motel Tax. Alderwoman Bauer said the council needs to be consistent moving forward. She said the council needs to be mindful, and that 3rc1 Friday's would not count for this...but the Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival might - moving forward.

Treasurer Conzo asked if the consensus of the councilwas to look at the budget for this coming fiscal year. He asked about the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society and other items budgeted out of the General Fund. He mentioned Hotel/Motel Tax. She said from a consistency piece, yes. Alderwoman Bauer said she does not think the council can, it might not fit the parameters of Hotel/Motel Tax. Treasurer Conze mentioned that the motion does not specify.

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

Yeas: (7) Alderman Steve Parrott, Alderman Tracy Welch, Alderwoman Michelle Bauer, Alderman Ron Keller, Alderwoman Heidi Browne, Alderman Rick Hoefle, Alderman Jeff Hoinacki,Alderman Ron Fleshman

Nays: None Absent: None

Abstained: (1) Alderwoman Michelle Bauer

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

     o Treasurer Conzo talked about the Humane Society of Logan County breakfast. Mayor Goodman asked where people can get the tickets.

     o Alderwoman Browne mentioned a question she had for Treasurer Conzo at the last meeting regarding changes in the city's garbage service and some of the money saved from changes to the trash mandate. Treasurer Conze talked about a loss of $110,000 in revenue from the state income tax.

     o Alderman Welch said he and Alderman Parrott will hold a meet and greet this Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. John United Church in Lincoln - it will be from 6-7 p.m. It is at 204 7tti Street.

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Adjournment:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Hoefle motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:

Committee of the Whole ITuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7 p.m. Regular City Council IMonday, April 16, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Committee of the Whole I Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7 p.m. Regular City Council IMonday, May 7, 2018 7 p.m.

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