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The Champaign City Council met Oct. 4 to authorize a housing impact study.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:

The Champaign City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in council chambers at the city building, 102 N. Neil St.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL

Regular Council Meeting

October 4, 2016

There being a quorum present, Mayor Feinen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. following the monthly Township meeting.

ROLL-CALL: Present: Tom Bruno, Paul Faraci, Clarissa Fourman Matthew Gladney, William Kyles, Michael La Due Greg Stock, Angela Brix, Mayor Feinen

Absent: None

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

City Manager David introduced the following new employees: Suzanne “Sue” Noonan, Administrative Assistant, Neighborhood Services Department; Betsy Barclay, Administrative Assistant, Neighborhood Services Department; Kathryn Cataldo, Assistant City Attorney; and Karen Hampton, HR Specialist.

MINUTES:

September 6, 2016 Regular Council Meeting

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to approve the minutes. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

ACTION ON COUNCIL BILLS

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Passed CB-2016-196, “A Resolution Approving A Contract To Acquire 116 E. Bellefontaine, Champaign, IL In Bristol Place” Acquisition Cost $49,686.00

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to consolidate CB-2016-197 and CB-2016- 198. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-197, “A Resolution Accepting A 2016 Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Community Partnership Grant” Grant Not To Exceed $20,000

Passed CB-2016-198, “An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The General Fund

(Budget Amendment No. 2016/2017-8)”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, Director Jackson clarified the financial aspect of the grant totals $16,000, and $4,000 of the $20,000 grant award amounts to in-kind contributions from Lowe’s. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to consolidate CB-2016-199 and CB-2016-200. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-199, “A Resolution Approving The Final Plat Of Clearview North Phase 1A Subdivision (Located North Of Olympian Dr. And East Of Saber Dr.)”

Passed CB-2016-200, “An Ordinance Annexing Territory Pursuant To Petition (2300 Olympian Drive)”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, CM Bruno addressed street name assignment noting Lovie Lane being a street in this subdivision, with this name also appearing in a few other states. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-201, “An Ordiance Approving A Preliminary/Final Planned Development Plan For Champaign Midtown Plaza (102 E. Springfield Ave., 302 S. First St., 308 S. First St., 406 S. First St., 101 E. Stoughton St., 103 E. Stoughton St., And 104 E. Stoughton St.”

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Mayor Feinen noted the developer is present in the audience. Council Members addressed the significance of this development to the Mid-Town area, helping bridge downtown and campustown, the development adding to the Second Street Reach including providing commercial opportunities, and this being a great location for a development. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-202, “An Ordinance Amending

Section 37-620 In Chapter 31 Of The Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, As Amended (Subdivision Regulations – Streets, Sidewalks, And Driveways - Location Of Streets, Sidewalks,

Crosswalks, And Driveways)”

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned the trail connection affecting the subdivision or community wide; property owner notification; and obtaining public input. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to consolidate CB-2016-203, CB-2016-204, and CB-2016-205. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-203, “A Resolution Authorizing A Feasibility Study And A Housing

Impact Study Concerning The Redevelopment Of Certain Property Located Within The City Of Champaign, Illinois”

Passed CB-2016-204, “A Resolution Authorizing A Public Hearing To Be Held With Regard To Creation Of The Bristol Park Tax Increment Finance District Redevelopment Plan And Project Area”

Passed CB-2016-205, “A Resolution Authorizing

A Public Hearing To Be Held With Regard To Creation Of The Downtown Fringe Tax Increment Finance District Redevelopment Plan And Project”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, Council Members expressed the following regarding the development: this being a long-time development now coming to fruition, economic opportunity, similar incentives being utilized as with the mid-town area, and exciting opportunity for the area and the community. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS:

CM Stock recognized and thanked Neighborhood Services staff for the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) held last week, noting the great sessions he attended and comments from participants.

CM Brix commented how powerful and positive the first RNNC session regarding Police/Community Relations was.

City Manager David thanked Council for their recognition to staff, and also recognized the work of Neighborhood Services beyond their regular responsibilities for the RNNC; and thanked other staff and community partners for the RNNC. In addition, she thanked Police Department and other agency staff for the handling of the shooting in the campus area.

VOUCHERS:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Faraci, moved to adopt Voucher No. 6 (vendor payments) in the amount of $1,006,193.50. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Faraci, moved to approve the payroll dated September 26, 2016 in the amount of $1,725,503.82. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

INVESTMENTS: None

ADJOURNMENT:

CM Faraci, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adjourn to Post-Council Study Session to discuss Neil Street Corridor Improvement Plan and Future Plaza Placemaking Plan and

Design; followed by adjournment. A voice vote was taken on the motion; all voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

Marilyn L. Banks

City Clerk