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City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole met June 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7:02 p.m., with proper notice given. City Clerk Peggy Bateman took roll.

Present:

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

Staff Present:

Treasurer Chuck Conzo City Clerk Peggy Bateman Fire Chief Mark Miller Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Absent:

Alderman Rick Hoefle

City Attorney Blinn Bates

Waste Water and Treatment Manager nm Ferguson

Presiding:

Mayor Seth Goodman

Public Comment:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak. Ms. Anne Moseley came before the council to discuss The Lincoln College Museum's Coffee with a Curator and Logan County tourism. She is the museum's director and curator. She wanted to ensure the council knew who was running one of the top tourist attractions in Logan County. She said the museum has over 5,000 tourists each year. She said they are trying to bring in more and more visitors to see the town and county. She is trying to unite the city's historic sites as well.

She is holding an event each month, called Coffee with a Curator. They will start at Guest House.

Sarah Watson from Looking for Lincoln will be in attendance.Her initiative is all about trying to get more people motivated to spend and invest in Lincoln. The first event is Friday, June 29, at 8:30 a.m.

She also wanted to encourage people to bring forth ideas about tourism to continue to spur growth.

Alderwoman Michelle Bauer asked Ms. Mosely to mention the free activities happening each Friday at the museum. It's called Free Friday's from 2-3 p.m. on Fridays throughout the summer. They are also offering Wow Wednesday. Alderman Keller wanted to talk about the successes of the museum. She said the museum is connected with a number of statewide organizations where the museum is put in line to secure state and federal funding for the museum.

She closed by saying it truly is a gem to have this in Logan County.

Next, Mayor Goodman called Mr. Clinton McGinnis forward to discuss people who are doing business within a residential neighborhood. Mr. McGinnis started by stating where he lived and said he has been a resident in the City of Lincoln for some 27 years. He is 93 years old and owns his own residence. He said he has a neighbor doing business in a residential neighborhood to the detriment of the city's resources and taxation.

He said the city has people who want to do business in residential neighborhoods in defiance of code enforcement and whatnot. He wanted to publicly embarrass Mr. Walt Landers. He said a Cadillac Escalade was parked infront of his house for more than week. He reported it to the City of Lincoln Police Department. He wanted to present this to Mayor Goodman. He said it was not encrypted or copyrighted.

He said is a retired engineer. He tells people jokingly that he owns part of Rusty's. He gave them $500. He said he has stood up for bullies. He wanted to give the CD ROM over to Mayor Goodman. He said he stands on principals and decency. He then went into street cleaning and did not know who was responsible for street cleanings. He said he liked Lincoln, he likes living here. He said he was pleasantly surprised to see Mrs. Wanda Lee Rohfls at the meeting tonight. He said he campaigned for her.

He thanked everyone for their time and said it was a pleasure meeting, "you folks." He said a lot of people know me. He was pleased to be before the council. He said let's do something about these morons who want to park their vehicles on city streets. He said this gentleman has a large hut on his property. He said we don't pay taxes for that, and anybody is free to go to his property, he has a single car garage and a nice display of ornaments in his backyard, it's neat.

Alderman Parrott had a question about the gentleman who has a business, "out of his home." He said he could not swear he was doing business, but he allegedly heard from a city police officer that the gentleman repairs cars out of the hut in his backyard. He also received a phone call from someone who stated that his neighbor was once again doing business. He said he built a two story garage and did business out of it. He said the home size is the same as his, (2 bedroom, 2 bath) and six people were living out of the home including a seven or eight-year-old girl.

Alderwoman Michelle Bauer said thank you sir, Ithink we have enough information that we can look at the situation. He thanked the councilagain and handed over the disc to Mayor Seth Goodman. There being no further public participation, Mayor Goodman moved down to other agenda items.

Request To Permit: Lincoln Park District July 4th Children's Parade From 9-11:30 a.m.:

Due to no discussion, the item will be placed on the consent agenda.

Approval For A Reserved Parking Space In Front Of Veterans Assistance Commission:

Alderman Welch said in the last meeting he attended for the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC), he learned the group wanted a reserved parking spot for veterans, however, the parking spot will not be enforceable. The group was fine with that. He said for them, the VAC, it is more about sending a message that the VAC is being proactive in helping those who've defended our country. Alderman Welch typed up the memo. He said he shared that with the council, it is included in the packet that was shared with the city council. The VAC would pay for the sign, there is already an existing pole that could be utilized, however, Streets Superintendent Walt Landers may need to be the one to mount the sign.

He requested that this item be added to the consent agenda.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to ensure it is not currently designated a handicap spot. Treasurer Chuck Conzo asked if he had consulted with the City Attorney as the whether or not this needed to be an ordinance. It would just need to be a motion approved.

City Clerk Peggy Bateman asked if hours of operation would be listed on the sign. He said he thought they were flexible, but the council could ask for that. Alderman Hoinacki said he would be in favor of this too, as on Sunday's people park there for church. Alderman Parrott asked how one would know that the person parking there was indeed a veteran. Alderman Welch said you would not know, that is why it is not enforceable, it would be an honor system. Alderwoman Bauer said it is a courtesy and you would hope that fellow citizens would honor such a request as that. She does like the idea of posting the timeframe for the office hours. Alderman Welch said he can work on it. The item will be placed on the regular agenda.

Resurfacing Update For 2018:

Streets Superintendent Walt Landers shared information about what he had given to the council to review. He discussed oil and chip target work in and around the cost of $259,753.28-the packet included maps, Campus View Drive, headed around to Route 10. He then talked about a route down Southgate, Maywood, to Crestwood, to Allison, and back up to Allison, then back on down to Southgate.This whole area, the entire loop is up for resurfacing.

Alderman Parrott asked about traffic control. Mr. Landers said this had to be added in there. On the third page there was mention of mill and overlay projects. Curb ramps have to be redone, the same for driveways and bad curbing.The projects are in and around Keokuk, Logan Street, Galena, to Davenport, to Burlington, to just north of the traffic signal at Keokuk and Tremont Streets etc. They also looked at College Street to the CVS Pharmacy corner. Mill and overlay work would need to happen, plus updates tothe traffic signals. This portion of the job would run the city $206,345. That brings the total to around $466,098.28 and leaves the city a little shy of what they have budgeted. The project could go out for bid in the coming weeks.

Alderman Welch asked about the streets listed, Mr. Landers said these are recommendations from the paver list. He said the Logan Street area is listed as one of the reconstruction areas. Alderman Welch said that gives us give or take $30,000 plus, as $500,000 was budgeted.

Mayor Goodman called for questions and asked if the item would be placed on the agenda.

Alderman Fleshman then asked about the project on Logan Street. He wanted to know how far up it went. Mr. Landers said up to the Qik-n-EZ store. He said they had just painted this too. Mayor Goodman called for further questions, there being none-the item will be placed on the agenda.

Mr. Landers then said that with that-the project will be put out for bid, not next week, but the following week. Mayor Goodman thanked him and moved to other agenda items.

Discussion Regarding The Hiring Of A City Administrator:

Alderman Keller said he was the one who requested this to be placed on the agenda, and said this is a discussion we need to have very, very soon. He mentioned that Alderman Rick Hoefle was absent and he requested that the item be tabled until the next COW. Treasurer Chuck Conzo said the item cannot be tabled, but can be postponed. Alderman Welch said we need someone in here sooner than later.

Alderman Keller said Ihope in two weeks we can have that discussion. He encouraged everyone to look over the job description for the positon, review it and look into what specifications they would like to see on it, removed, or remain as is. The item will be discussed again in two weeks.

Announcements:

Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

•Alderwoman Bauer wanted to thank everyone for attending the relighting of The Tropics sign. She said there was great representation from the state level. She said the city is working with ACE Signs and Wilcox Electric and Service Inc. It is on a photocell which is a timer based on sunset and sunrise. She said it is working, it's wonderful, and they had great feedback. Treasurer Conzo said the council did establish a line in the budget for The Tropics sign. They budgeted some for potential unforeseeable events. There is $1,000 in the budget from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, available as needed.

•Mr. Walt Landers wanted to remind everyone about this coming Civil Service Meeting, he would like to move forward with a new hire as provided in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.

•The open house for the new Lincoln Police Station will be on Wednesday, July 11.The ribbon cutting will be at 6 p.m., with the public open house to follow.

There being no further announcements to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Welch made the motion to move into Executive Session under Sections 2(c)(1) Personnel, 2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining, and 2(c)5 Purchase or Lease of Real Estate, seconded by Alderman Hoinacki.The Mayor called for City Clerk Peggy Bateman to take roll.

Present:

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

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

Nays: (O)

Absent: (1) Alderman Rick Hoefle

Executive Session I 2 (C)(T), 2 (C)(2), And 2 (C)(5):

The council adjourned from the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:43 p.m. in order to enter Executive Session under Sections 2(c)(1) Personnel, 2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining, and 2(c)5 Purchase or Lease of Real Estate. Mayor Goodman said there may be further city business to share upon returning from Executive Session.

Adjournment:

The Council returned from Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. City Clerk Peggy Bateman called roll.

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