The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on January 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Waters, V. Punke, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, and Hinthorne. Alderman Prather was absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Jim Lehman, Director of Public Works; Chief Al Misener; and Anne Sandvik, City Administrator.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Kupfer, to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2008, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Kupfer, Waters, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Meares, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.

Moved by Waters, second by V. Punke, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $162,569.35. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, V. Punke, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Lori Havenga from the Tri-County Planning Commission addressed the Council on the new County Comprehensive Plan. She is seeking input from each village in the County to be sure all items mesh in this master plan to guide economic growth. Anne and Mayor Punke have been very helpful in providing information. This is funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Commission. This will be at least a ten-year plan. She left comment forms with each alderman

Mayor Punke read information on the history of the Eureka Aquatic Center proposal and research on citizen concerns. See attached document. Discussion was held.

Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to approve Ordinance 09-01—an ordinance of the City of Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois, providing for and requiring the submission of the question of issuing general obligation bonds not to exceed $4 million for the purpose of constructing an aquatic center to the voters at the consolidated election on April 7, 2009. Information explaining the item on the ballot will be sent to the voters so they will be fully informed concerning what a Yes vote and a No vote means.  Another public meeting will be scheduled closer to the election in April to discuss the pool and this vote. Waters indicated that his vote tonight does not reflect how he will vote on April 9. He does want the citizens to be able to decide this issue with a vote. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Waters, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger voting Aye. Meares and Hinthorne voted Nay.

Committee Meetings to discuss the 2009-2010 budget:

Monday, January 12, at 6 p.m. Administration and Personnel

Monday, January 12, at 7 p.m. Maintenance

Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. Public Safety

Tuesday, January 13, at 7 p.m. Park and Recreation

Wednesday, January 14, at 6 p.m. Economic Development

Monday, January 26, at 6 p.m. Enterprise

Monday, February 9, at 6 p.m. Budget

A Liquor Commission Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, at 4:30 p.m.

No report from the Communications Committee.

New Business: None

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk

Attachment: Mayor’s notes