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City of Lincoln Council met Feb. 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council of Lincoln was called to order by Mayor Seth Goodman at 7 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 Alderman Dayne Dalpoas

STAFF PRESENT:

City Administrator Elizabeth Kavelman City Clerk Peggy Bateman

City Attorney John Hoblit Treasurer Chuck Conze Fire Chief Mark Miller Police Chief Paul Adams

Building and Safety Officer Wes Woodhall Streets Superintendent Walt Landers

Veolia Water, Shawn Wright

ABSENT:

None

PRESIDING:

Mayor Seth Goodman

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Mayor Goodman called upon citizens registered to speak. There being no public participation for the night, Mayor Goodman moved to the first item on the agenda.

AMENDMENT TO ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO A MINOR SECTION 3-15-1,2,3,4,5

Police Chief Paul Adams turned things over to Lincoln Community High School, School Resource Officer, Tim Butterfield, he opened discussion about e-cigarettes. He said there's a popular company-selling these vaping products, and it's getting out of control at LCHS. He said students are smoking in the halls and in the restrooms at the high schools. One issue is that the products can have cannabis oil added to them, so it's just like smoking marijuana.

The state has an alternative nicotine violation on the law books, he would like to add this to the tobacco policy for the school. This would be revamped for the next school year, there would also be a $25 fine for this.The school has met with the Logan County Health Department. Officer Butterfield said $25 could be considered a lot of money to the students and could serve as a deterrent. City Attorney John Hoblit had some questions and wanted clarification on what Officer Butterfield was trying to achieve. Officer Butterfield did not know how far "alternative nicotine products" will go-what products will be available in future.

Mr. Hoblit had questions about changes in the drafted ordinance. Alderwoman Bauer wanted Mr. Butterfield to clarify why the council needed to adopt this, rather than the state's statute. The state's statute is only dealing with the sale of the products, versus, student possessing these products... the tobacco ordinance was drafted in 1997, when the state did not have this level of enforcement, so the city added the tobacco compliance portion. Now there is punishment for the tobacco and the nicotine products. He wants to educate students.

Alderman Parrott wanted to know how students are getting access to the products, parents are buying it-because they "think it's harmless"..they don't know how awful it is. Alderman"Dalpoas asked about 3-15-3 (the penalty Section A). He wanted to know if this was from the state law. This was taken care of back in 1997-the ordinance written then. Mr. Parrott asked about penalties, he wanted to know if there was data on fines for the sales of these products to minors.The Illinois Liquor Control Commission does these checks. Mr. Parrott then asked additional questions. Mr. Hoblit talked about the need to keep a portion of the original ordinance in the newly revised addition. Mr. Hoblit was asked to write up the ordinance before the vote. There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

DOLAN DALPOAS AND JOE HURWITZ OF ALMH-PRESENTATION ABOUT CONNECTING STAHLHUT DRIVE TO CASTLE MANOR DRIVE AND TAYLOR COURT

The two gentleman came forward, they wanted to talk about partnerships. They wanted to talk about safety and access issues for the community, and for access to the future YMCA and Castle Manor. He said there are 90,000 patient visits to the hospital annual, 7,000 ER visits, and more in transports and critical EMT, firefighter calls, etc. Mr. Hurwitz talked about the time needed to transport patients from Castle Manor to the hospital. He said there could be the different between life and death, for the transport.

He wanted to talk about accessing Short 11th Street. He said Illinois Department of Transportation supports this idea. They wanted to discuss an intergovernmental agreement, between Taylor Court and access off of 1-55. The hospital would be willing to refund the development, but the hospital would be reimbursed, on a $2 million basis. Then the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax would reimburse the hospital. He said this creates a much safer environment for the community.

He wanted the project to break ground in the summer or late fall. This development would happen simultaneously as the YMCA. Treasurer Chuck Conze weighed in on bonds. The hospital would be reimbursed rather than making a bond payment or loan payment. He said the benefit to that would be a lower interest rate. He said the longer the term, the easier it is to make the payments. He said the Non­ Home Rule Sales Tax could be used for this purpose.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to then ask about funding the other road projects. He said a 7-12 year repayment range would be better, or easier on the city's budget for several years.

Alderman Parrott wanted to share a thought on the pension plan, funding the local police and fire pension funds. Then has asked if a project such as this could detract from other street repair projects... Mr.

Landers said about $500,000 has been budgeted over the past several years for resurfacing and repairs. The projects are funded through the Non-Home ·Rule Sales Tax.Alderman Welch wanted to know what the interest rate would be.

Mr. Hurwitz wanted to use the word,"nominal.u He said it would be significantly lower than a commercial interest rate. Mayor Goodman wanted to know if the hospital had obtained letters from the fairgrounds or Christian Homes about closing Short 11lh Street. Alderman Parrott wanted to ask about if the idea was all or nothing. Mr. Hurwitz said all or nothing would be inappropriate at this time. He would rather do it all at once, however, at the end of the day, if something different was presented back to them-they would consider it.

$2,080,000-would be the potential cost, ALMH thinks they could fund that, but if they could not, they could get a loan for the remaining portion.Mr. Landers asked about jurisdictional transfer of the property. Alderman Keller wanted the conversation to continue, with more details to come, and then determine if it could be financially feasible.Then the council would revisit the topic.There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

KIRBY ROGERS-UPDATE ON HOMETOWN HEROES PROGRAM

Alderman Keller opened discussion, revisiting information on the Hometown Heroes Program. Mr. Rogers was here to offer updates.He said originally he was hoping to get 25 banners, now they have 38 ordered. Eight will be in Scully Park, eight will be in Latham Park and the remainder will be oli display around the Logan County Courthouse. The investment was around $3,4000, and they have $800 remaining to spend for the next wave of banners. The group wants to hold an event, a ceremony. Alderman Parrott wanted to know if the 22 banners around the courthouse will be on the street. They will be on the inside only. They will hang, facing the flow of traffic. With the exception of three banners on Pulaski Street. They will be up until the time for the Christmas banners. The idea is to keep them up for one and a half to two years.Then they may be given to the sponsors or the families. There being no further discussion,Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

MRS. KATIE DALPOAS OF CAPCIL-PRESENTATLON ON CAPED, THEIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

Mrs. Katie Dalpoas of Community Action came forward, she was accompanied by Alison Rumler-Gomez, she said that CAPCIL was not going to ask the city for any money. She outlined what they are trying to achieve. The services are funding through the Community Service Block Grant. A CAPED Business Survey is available on the CAPCIL Facebook page. They are not looking to attract new businesses to the area, or boost tourism. They're trying to revolve around assessing, planning, implementation, achieving results and evaluation.

They think economic development is the Issue. They are just starting the engagement process at Community Action. They want to build great relationships, and help in a coaching role for small businesses. Ms. Rumler-Gomez then talked about with the visual aid of M&M's. Alderman Keller said there were varied needs.She talked about developing what a consensus is, knowing what the problem is. Collectively, the city could be setting up to failif they do not know what the problem statement is.

CAPCIL is asking for follow-up meetings with the myor and city administrator.They want engagement with the city, they wanted to give a glimpse into CAPCIL. They wanted to figure out what the triggers are. There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

REQUEST TO PERMIT-LINCOLN'S PIGS AND SWLGS FESTIVAL CLOSING OF STREETS FROM THURSDAY, MAY 30, AFTER 4 P.M.THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 2, AT 6 P.M.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to clarify that the committee received some letters, they are addressing some concerns. They are in agreement for this year, that road closures will be the same as they were in previous years, however, they will try to prompt some foot traffic to area business. She said the same street closure plan is going to be brought forward as in years past. Alderman Parrott asked if it was possible to incorporate their suggestions for future years. Alderwoman Bauer said changes in what festivals take place when, has caused the committee to do things as they have always done. All changes made are being made by individuals who also have full time jobs.

City Administrator Kavelman asked about foot traffic. Alderwoman Bauer said the beer garden is not on a sidewalk, however, during the daytime, there is difficulty in navigation. They will consider opening fencing during the daytime, to make walking a little easier. They are also looking to incorporate the comer of Broadway Street. There being no further discussion, the item will be placed on the regular agenda. Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

City of Lincoln's written commitment to accept Logan County Board's Intergovernmental agreement as it stands for its renewal by April2019, or the city's request to extend agreement with Logan County and the West Lincoln Township

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Approval of project change and payment of $11,744 to Crawford,Murphy & Tilly,Inc. (CMT) for its 5th Street Road redesigns for the remaining 13 city parcels

Alderwoman Bauer said this has to happen, if they city is still moving forward with the 5th Street Road Project. Mayor Goodman said there is no point, in paying $12,000 'if they cannot get an agreement from the property owners. Alderman Welch was okay with placing it on the agenda, however, this project has gone on for a very long time. He was not sure anyone could event tell the council when this could be wrapped up. He said there were so many unknowns.

Mayor Goodman said he went to a meeting with to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. (CMT), at the paper factory-he said they do not want to lose their property. It could hurt them in the long run. Alderman Welch was still concerned about the $2 million the city was going to have to come up with. Alderman Dalpoas could not agree more with the points made. He wanted to know where this would leave the city council. He wanted to know if it was time to scrap the project, he said there is a lack of movement. He asked if the city as at a point where they were done. He wanted to know if there was a way to get any money back.

Mayor Goodman said we're not getting anywhere. City Administrator Kavelman said engineering costs, and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) may need to be repaid. Mayor Goodman said the people who live out there, and the businesses that work along the corridor deserve a nice road..and something needs to happen... the city needs to make a decision.

Alderman Hoinacki said it's not just a simple mill and overlay, there are drainage issues and there is not a simple fix. Mr. Landers said there are drainage issues, regarding which ways the ditches flow, he did not know the answer is the project... but any work to rebuild the road will be expensive. He said there were a lot of options on the table, on the low end and on the high end. Alderman Welch wanted to see some estimates. Alderman Dalpoas agreed. Mayor Goodman said the city is spending money on a project that is not going anywhere.

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Mrs. Kavelman said there was additional pressure from the county. Alderman Welch wanted some fair assessments from CMT on acquiring the parcels.Alderwoman Bauer had not been contacted. Alderman Welch wanted to draw a line in the sand.She wanted to know about the need to renew or not renew the intergovernmental agreement.

Mr. Kevin Bateman of the Logan County Board came forward, saying 5m Street Road Project will be moving forward, as they have a wind farm coming in. Sugar Creek One will start construction in the spring, and it would severely effect 5111 Street. He said they are pushing the envelope. City Administrator

Kavelman said individual homeowners still wanted some money, for landscaping. Alderman Parrott talked about eminent domain. He said he thinks CMT knows deep down that the city will not be securing the final parcels. He said giving them another 30 days, they haven't reached out to Alderwoman Bauer, he said sometimes you have to lick your wounds and move forward. The mayor would not advise on

imposing eminent domain on anyone.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to hear what the numbers are, what would be lost in grant funding, what the city has spent thus far. She wanted clear numbers, in front of the council. She said she lives off of 5th Street, and drives the road every day.She knows what people are hoping for. She said she'd like to give people a clear answer.

Mayor Goodman said it's not that he's saying that he's not in favor of the project, but it's just not getting anywhere. Alderman Hoinacki discussed an extension... they then talked about making a decision and just go with it. The city would have to spend another $12,000. The mayor said these things have to come to an end at some point.

Alderman Dalpoas wanted to know what happens if the city does not move forward, the county would get to keep their portion of the money. The city would lose the contribution of the county, toward this project. Mr. Bateman weighed in on what the county intended on doing with the road. He suggested moving forward with a plan to make the road flat and black and see if the government came back to ask for the money.Mayor Goodman again said the people who live out along 5th Street Road deserve a nice road.

Alderman Welch asked what the appetite was.. Alderman Dalpoas agreed with Alderwoman Bauer on wanting to see the numbers-the expenses.And then the mayor said they could figure out what to do with the parcels they had provided.

Mr. Bateman stood up about the Road and Bridge Committee Meeting that will be meeting in the coming days. Alderwoman Browne asked if the council really wanted to take it off the table completely. Alderwoman Browne did not want to let this go. It could be added to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. Alderman Dalpoas wanted to know when this expired, when they would have to vote. They could get the breakdown of the figures at the next COW, then decide and vote, before it expired. Alderman Welch said the people deserve better. The item will be added to the next COW. Mr. Landers was going to be putting together an estimate. And the CMT consequences, could be put together. The item will be revisited in two weeks.There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

Establishment of a new city of Lincoln "Illinois 66 BicentennialCommission" via an ordinance consisting of city residents and residents of the city, county and state

Alderman Welch wanted to give people a history on how this topic came up.It came up during a tourism meeting.They want to create a Route 66 Commission specific to Lincoln. It will be the 100th Anniversary

in 2026. The federal commission passed the house. At the state level,there's a new law that created the commission. Local and state officials would be welcome to sit on the committee,small business owners and representatives from the local colleges and universities as well.

The individuals would be given opportunities to learn about what is going on in the Route 66 community, maybe they could attend conferences etc. City Attorney Hoblit has researched how this could be formed.

It would go before the mayor, be voted on, and it would form an ordinance and the commission. There

would always be representation from the city, county, state, and tourism bureau.The city would take the initiative, however, the commission would be self-sustaining. Alderman Keller asked about a portion of the budget being carved out for this, for activities.

Alderman Welch wanted to give the commission a leg up, and then they could get some funding from other sources thereafter, in subsequent years. They mayor would appoint the city representatives, the county and so forth.The city would be the main crux. In 2026, there will be millions of people traveling the byway,to get people off the road and stopping in Lincoln. Alderman Keller shared information on the Lincoln Heritage Museum and the love affair Europeans have with Route 66. Mr. Hoblit needed to write the ordinance, and then they could get it on the next COW. There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONTINUATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GREATER PEORIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (GPEDC) AND THE CITY OF LINCOLN

Tory Dahlhoff with the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council came forward, he wanted to answer any questions the council may have. Alderman Welch asked if it was to continue the partnership. They have sent in a $2,000 invoice, for the city to continue the relationship, Alderman Welch wanted to continue the partnership. Treasurer Conze said it could be put in the budget.

Alderman Hoinacki wanted Mr. Dahlhoff to share some of the benefits of the GPEDC. He said they are in a five county area, and they work to include Mason and Logan Counties-they are part of the federal economic development district.The opportunity zone program, tax incentive that came out of the 2017 Federal Tax Bill. Lincoln has an opportunity zone, they could work to attract businesses, and make the opportunity zone work to help existing businesses expand, or how it could be used for housing development. Another general thing, the area benefits from is from their development. The city could benefit from the strategy that they have to assemble. The city could also benefit from grants that could come their way.

The GPEDC is working to help support CAPCIL's efforts. Alderman Parrott weighed in. Alderman Keller asked about the $2,000 given to the GPEDC, he wanted convinced that the city got their money out of the investment. Mr. Dahlhoff said GP CareerSpark is available. They had 3,400 students from the region show up. There's a conference on rural affairs next week in Springfield. They are working to build a cohort with the city. The city administrator will be joining the conference. They are available as a small resource.

Alderwoman Bauer wanted to say the city leveraged $2,000 more in previous years, however, there are plenty of opportunities to use the GPEDC as a resource. She said anytime they had engaged, there was a benefit. Mr. Dahlhoff said it was a two way street for sure.The item will be included in the budget.

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will hold a conference next week, they have some grant funds available to go into rural communities throughout the state, to represent alternative grocery models, to hold feasibility studies etc. There being no further discussion, Mayor Goodman moved to other items listed on the night's agenda.

Announcements: Mayor Goodman asked if anyone had any announcements.

Mayor Goodman asked people to not tag Mayor Goodman in Facebook posts about potholes. Mr. Landers said people can report issues through the city website, click on the IWANT TO tab, then REPORT.It would be a public works service request. People can also call the street's department at 732-4655. Or items can be reported to the City Clerk's office.

Police Chief Adams referenced the north lot about landscaping around the area. There are slopes that need to be addressed. The landscaping could be around $17,600, less than the $20,000 that would be needed to force a bid process.·

Comcast will be offering new Spanish language channels in April. Effective April 8, 2019 Comcast programming agreement with TuTV will expire so Xfinity Latino channels will no longer be offered.

DayStar will be changing.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further discussion to come before the City Council of Lincoln, Alderman Dalpoas motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Welch. Mayor Goodman adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.

PRESENT:

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

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