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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 22, 2009
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmembers Dunne and Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to approve the
minutes of the July 8, 2009, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Amendment to Agreement with Kane, McKenna and
Associates, Inc. for Consultant Services in Connection with the Bluff City Quarry Area as a
Proposed Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve a
proposed amendment to an agreement with Kane, McKenna, and Associates, Inc. for consultant
services in connection with the Bluff City Quarry Area as a proposed tax increment financing
redevelopment project area. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the City’s Graffiti Ordinance
Corporation Counsel William Cogley explained the proposed ordinance noting that there has
been a significant increase in the number of graffiti incidents and the current penalties that are in
place are insignificant.
Councilmember Prigge asked if the tools used for graffiti are usually found by the police.
Deputy Chief Swoboda said sometimes. Councilmember Steffen asked how many actual arrests
there are for graffiti and Deputy Chief Swoboda answered there were very few. Councilmember
Warren asked if there had been comments from local businesses regarding the proposed changes.
Mr. Cogley said letters had been sent out to the businesses that sell paint, spray paint, etc., and
there have been no negative comments. Councilmember Prigge asked how the fines would be
collected and Mr. Cogley answered that these would be imposed by the court. Councilmember
Warren asked if a report could be made available in six months or a year to see if the ordinance
has had any effect. Deputy Chief Swoboda said that would be done.
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to approve the
proposed amendments to the city’s graffiti ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Acceptance of 2009 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to approve
acceptance of a $250,000 grant from the Community Oriented Policing Services technology grant
program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Tennis Surfaces Company for
Resurfacing of Tennis Courts at St. Francis Park
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Tennis Surfaces Company in the amount of $6,000 for
the resurfacing of tennis courts at St. Francis Park. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of License Agreement with Domani Café to Permit Outside Seating
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve a
license agreement with Domani Café to permit outside seating with the placement of tables and
chairs in the public right of way adjacent to 109 East Highland Avenue. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Proposed Resolution, Account Agreement, and Institutional Brokerage
Account Agreement with PMA Financial Network, Inc.
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to approve a
proposed resolution, an account agreement, and an institutional brokerage account agreement
with PMA Financial Network, Inc. to facilitate the investment process/business conducted by
PMA on the city’s behalf. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Warren announced an upcoming fund-raiser for the Ecker Center.
Councilmember Steffen announced an upcoming fund-raiser for the Crisis Center.
Councilmember Kaptain said that he had recently attended the Southwest Area Neighborhood
Homeowners’ meeting and that he had two proposals to offer the council.
1. He would like to have the check valves added as an option to the overhead sewer
program.
2. He would like to see an overlay district added to that particular stormwater water shed.
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He also urged residents to vote for their favorite rain barrels currently on display at the library.
Announcements from Staff
Public Information Officer, Sue Olafson, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Mayor Schock announced the Executive Session had been cancelled.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson August 12, 2009
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved