Mayor Gary W. Manier called the regular meeting of Monday, June 21, 2010 to order at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Washington District Library.

Present and answering roll call were Aldermen Schneider, Gee, Clanin, Brubaker, Dingledine, Howerter, Brucks, and Newman.

Also present was City Attorney Ken Black, City Administrator Robert Morris, Police Chief Jim Kuchenbecker, P & D Director Jon Oliphant, City Engineer Ken Newman, Controller Baxter, City Treasurer Ellen Dingledine, City Clerk Pat Brown, and members of the press.

All present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Agenda was reviewed and stood as presented.

Alderman Gee moved and Alderman Brubaker seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included on the Consent Agenda were minutes of the June 7, 2010 Council meeting; bills & payroll; approve and authorize TIF #2 Subsidy Payment #5 - 1-5-109 Washington Square, and accept and place on file monthly financial statements for period ended 4/30/2010. 
On roll call on the motion to approve the vote was: 
Ayes: 8 Brucks, Clanin, Howerter, Schneider, Newman, Dingledine, Brubaker, Gee 
Nays: 0 
Motion declared carried.

Alderman Jim Newman, Finance & Personnel Committee Chairman reported nothing on the agenda. Alderman Dave Dingledine, Public Safety Committee Chairman reported 2 items, A-2 and A-3 under City Attorney. Alderman Al Howerter, Public Services Committee Chairman reported nothing on agenda.

City Attorney Black provided second reading, by title and brief synopsis, of an ordinance providing for prevailing wages to be paid persons employed in performing construction of public works contracted for by the City of Washington. Adoption of this ordinance will establish Prevailing Wage Rates for the coming year as required by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Alderman Howerter moved and Alderman Brubaker seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. 
On roll call the vote was: 
Ayes: 8 Clanin, Dingledine, Gee, Newman, Brucks, Schneider, Brubaker, Howerter 
Nays: 0 
Motion declared carried.

City Attorney Black provided second reading, by title and brief synopsis, of an ordinance designating the intersection of Willow Drive and Courtney Drive in the City of Washington as a four-way stop intersection. Adoption of this ordinance will designate the intersection of Willow Drive and Courtney Drive as a four-way stop intersection. Alderman Gee commented that through the traffic control classes that he has attended through the Illinois Municipal League (IML) he learned that studies show using 3 and 4-way stop intersections to control speed actually increases speed and creates more danger. Alderman Dingledine said that residents have safety concerns and that in this case it is very necessary. Alderman Schneider asked what the IML options were to control speed and Alderman Gee replied speed bumps, which he is not in favor of, and more police patrol, which he is in favor of. Alderman Brubaker said he doesn't disagree with Alderman Gee but in order to do more policing we need more police officers and we can't afford that. Police Chief Kuchenbecker indicated that the complaints from residents were not solely motivated by speeding. There is also a significant increase in vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic in the area. He gave a brief overview of the 'mega' stop sign ordinance from 4-5 years ago where 7-8 locations were removed from the ordinance because the areas were not yet developed entirely. He stated that we have had significant growth within the last 4-years and that he has been at this intersection mornings, mid-day, and evenings and there is a safety concern. He concluded by saying that while more policing would be ideal, they just don't have the patrols to do it effectively. We do our best to get out there as often as we can and we are responding to the requests of the residents and doing our best to solve the problem. Alderman Brubaker moved and Alderman Clanin seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. 
On roll call the vote was: 
Ayes: 7 Howerter, Newman, Brucks, Dingledine, Schneider, Clanin, Brubaker 
Nays: 1 Gee 
Motion declared carried.

City Attorney Black provided second reading, by title and brief synopsis, of an ordinance designating the intersection of Kingsbury Road and Pintail Lane in the City of Washington as a three-way stop intersection. Adoption of this ordinance will designate the intersection of Kingsbury Road and Pintail Lane as a three-way stop intersection. Alderman Brubaker moved and Alderman Brucks seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. 
On roll call the vote was: 
Ayes: 7 Dingledine, Newman, Clanin, Howerter, Schneider, Brucks, Brubaker 
Nays: 1 Gee 
Motion declared carried.

City Attorney Black provided second reading, by title and brief synopsis, of an ordinance approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of the Sunnyland Plaza Redevelopment Agreement. Adoption of this ordinance will approve an agreement with P-SIX Sunnyland LLC regarding the redevelopment of the Sunnyland Plaza Shopping Center. Alderman Brucks moved and Alderman Newman seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. 
On roll call the vote was: 
Ayes: 8 Gee, Brubaker, Howerter, Schneider, Clanin, Dingledine, Newman, Brucks 
Nays: 0 
Motion declared carried.

Alderman Brubaker shared that he has heard very positive comments within the community about this redevelopment. Mayor Manier asked Mr. Dave Paskert if he wouldn't mind addressing the Council to answer any questions and give a brief timeline update. Mr. Paskert shared that they hope to close in the month of July and will start construction this year with the lion's share being done by the end of the year. He said they are looking at a 2-year redevelopment process and that the parking lot will be the first thing they address. Alderman Schneider asked City Administrator Morris if the Summit Road Extension bid was opened and he replied yes, a week ago Friday. It came in 6% over the engineer's estimate, and although there are no details as of yet it sounds like they have an awardable bid. It will be another month before IDOT actually gets to a detailed bid tabulation. Mayor Manier added that on August 30th IDOT is planning a celebration for ours and East Peoria's portion of the Route 8 Expansion Project at the East Peoria convention center and that a notice will go out in advance. Mr. Paskert commended City Staff on making the redevelopment agreement an enjoyable process.

City Attorney Black provided first readings, by title and brief synopsis of the following ordinances: an ordinance establishing a procedure for sale or lease of surplus public real estate - Adoption of this ordinance will establish a procedure for the sale of the city-owned 1.068 acre parcel of ground located immediately south of Five Points Washington; and an ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Intergovernmental Use Agreement with the Washington Area Community Center - Adoption of this ordinance will authorize the execution of a Use Agreement with the Washington Area Community Center which, among other things, provides the city with certain use privileges of the Five Points facility and establishes a formula by which Five Points would reimburse the city for certain of the costs incurred in the $5.0 million in bonds sold to finance the construction of the original facility. All first readings will be listed on the July 7 agenda as second readings and for Council action.

Mayor Manier requested Council approval of his appointment of Pat Brown and Kent Henderson as the City's FOIA Officer's. Alderman Dingledine moved and Alderman Newman seconded to concur with the appointments as presented. 
On roll call the vote was: 
Ayes: 8 Brucks, Brubaker, Howerter, Gee, Clanin, Schneider, Newman, Dingledine 
Nays: 0 
Motion declared carried.

Mayor Manier asked City Administrator Morris for a brief update on the City's road conditions. City Administrator Morris shared the following regarding Business 24: 1) the section of Business 24 between Cummings Lane and the Square has seen some temporary patching from IDOT and our road crews have done some hot mix patching as well; 2) the condition of this section of roadway has been brought to IDOT's attention and we were told that it is not in their 5-year plan for resurfacing; 3) IDOT's maintenance supervisor for our area has told us that it is a top priority on his list and that in the interim period they are planning for more permanent patches to take place that will effectively last 3-5 years. IDOT will identify the worse sections and a combination of milling and hot mix patching will begin in early July; and 4) we need to get the support from our Legislatures to support and encourage funding for total resurfacing of this section. He also shared the following: 1) we have asked IDOT to re-evaluate the intersection of Nofsinger Road and Route 24 and they have agreed to do this; 2) we asked IDOT to increase the time period on the left turn signal off Cummings heading west onto Route 24 Bypass and this has helped move traffic through more effectively; 3) the local street maintenance program has had rainy weather to deal with but is targeted to be completed within the next couple of weeks; and 4) IDOT has recommended painting the steel to retard the rusting on the underside of the N. Main Street bridge deck, which can be done quicker and have less impact on through traffic than re-concreting it. Alderman Dingledine asked if there has been any further communication on the N. Main Street railroad crossing patching and Administrator Morris replied, no. Mayor Manier indicated that they are aware that we want to be involved in the process of finding a solution and that when they come they will also be talking about the deterioration of the via duct on Peoria Street.

P & D Director Oliphant shared that last Friday's workshop on 'development incentives' was a success and there were a number of elected officials and interested residents in attendance. He hopes to provide another workshop that will focus on another topic again next year.

At 6:55 p.m. Alderman Brubaker moved and Alderman Gee seconded to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.