The La Salle City Council met Jan. 17 to address valet parking issues.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
January 17, 2017 1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA SALLE CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
745 SECOND STREET, LA SALLE, IL.
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present- Mayor Grove, Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
Excused Absence: Alderman Ptak
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds that the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 are approved and placed on file. Each and every
alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to allow Mike Wagner to address the
council concerning valet parking and related matters.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
At the request of the City, Mike Wagner of Illinois Valley Valet LLC and his Managing Director Ashley
Bodhaine presented information to the Council about their valet parking services. Currently, the company
provides valet parking services for the Lone Buffalo in Ottawa. The City would need to pass an ordinance
to allow this service within the City. Mayor Grove stated that we will let the restaurant owners decide if
there is a demand for such a service.
PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Schneider to grant the requests of the Illinois
Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Carrie-All Inc. d/b/a RePhils, Club 55, Peru Education Foundation and La
Salle-Peru Township High School Foundation and the Lighted Way Foundation for 2017 Raffle Licenses.
Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of Gail Kozel for a
Sign Permit for 5’ x 10’ single faced, non-illuminated wall sign for Senior Watchdog Inc. located at 801
Second Street and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept and place on file the
Treasurer’s Report for December 2016 showing total cash balances in the La Salle State Bank of
$8,261,490.25 and in Hometown National Bank of $108,660.44. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
January 17, 2017 2
STANDING COMMITTEES
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Duncan to accept the recommendation of the
Finance Committee and accept and place on file the Financial Audit for the City of La Salle for fiscal year
ending April 30, 2016. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the recommendation of the
Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee and grant the request of Rudy Gutierrez, resident of 119 First Street
to install “Resident Parking Only Between Signs” in front of his home allowing two designated parallel
parking spaces.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: Alderman Duncan Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 6-1
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept the recommendation of the
Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee and grant the request to install a “No Parking Back to Corner” sign
one car length past the corner at 9th and Creve Coeur on the east side of Creve Coeur.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Schneider complimented Mike Bird for the progress he is making on the building at 459 First
Street. Alderman Schneider added that Mr. Bird hopes to have the development ready by spring or early
summer.
NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the Construction
Observation Agreement between Dixon Engineering Inc. and the City of La Salle for the 1,000,000
Gallon Hydro-Pillar project (Civic Tower) not to exceed $26,684.90. Each and every alderman has a
copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Alderman Herndon stated that with the various new businesses coming into La Salle, the council may
need to consider increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses. The Mayor added that if we hit the
maximum the council could then decide if they want to increase the number.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to pass and place on file Resolution
201701 requesting authorization from the Illinois Department of Transportation to allow the City of La
Salle to proceed with sidewalk removal/replacement on US Route 6 and related matters. Each and every
alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Resolution 201701: requesting
authorization from the Illinois
Department of Transportation to
allow the City of La Salle to
proceed with sidewalk
removal/replacement on US
Route 6
January 17, 2017 3
COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public. Alderman Schneider stated that he has been looking into the
costs of parking garages that have been built in various communities, as well as investigating possible
grant opportunities.
7:58 p.m. Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to exit regular session and
enter into Executive Session regarding pending and/or potential imminent litigation and related matters:
Collective bargaining and related matters, and acquisition and/or sale of city real estate and related
matters and the employment, appointment, performance and/or compensation of non-union personnel
and related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-3,5,6,and 11
thereof.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
9:08 p.m. Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to exit Executive Session
and resume regular session.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $952,585.98
(Total Payroll $,174,165.89 Bills to be Paid $271,766.00,Total Bills Paid $506,654.09) be accepted, paid
and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
ADJOURNED 9:11 p.m.
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Carrie L. Brown, City Clerk
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