with getting an ordinance drafted, setting decibel levels in the ordinance book, for noise violations. Coughlin, representing Blue Hills Tech LLC, continued to try to leverage the council, to give him public monies, to help him develop an 11-acre parcel, owned by Cornell Corp., on STH 27. Presently, the property hosts a “Welcome to Cornell” sign, which he is attempting to financially capitalize on now, with a dreamt-up rent fee, of $200/month, going back to 2003, when he acquired Cornell Corp., from then owner Neil Goodall. Previously, Goodall agreed to allow the city to place the sign, at no charge. Motion by Turany, seconded by Hoel, to approve agreement, with Denzine Surveying Inc., to survey and map out the Spring Drive right-of-way, from STH 27 to Old Abe Trail, for an estimated cost of $1,736. Carried five ayes, minutes of Sept. 17, 2026. Carried five ayes, one absent. Kvapil reported on City Works Committee meeting, held earlier. Committee reviewed options for replacing the street sweeper. They chose to replace, with a used 2015 Elgin Pelican dual sweeper, with 4,807 hours on it, from McQueen, for $75,000. They also discussed the 2032 state DOT highway project cost sharing that the city would be involved in, with the reconstruction of Bridge Street. Kvapil reported on recent Utility Commission meeting. Reviewed major expenses coming up with the electric, water and sewer utilities. Turany reported on Buildings, Parks & Rec meeting, of 9/24/26. Inspected city office, library and police dept. roofs. Discussed a handicap restroom, at the Mill Yard pavilion. Smith reported on recent Public Health & Safety meeting. Committee would like to move ahead with getting an ordinance drafted, setting decibel levels in the ordinance book, for noise violations. Coughlin, representing Blue Hills Tech LLC, continued to try to leverage the council, to give him public monies, to help him develop an 11-acre parcel, owned by Cornell Corp., on STH 27. Presently, the property hosts a “Welcome to Cornell” sign, which he is attempting to financially capitalize on now, with a dreamt-up rent fee, of $200/month, going back to 2003, when he acquired Cornell Corp., from then owner Neil Goodall. Previously, Goodall agreed to allow the city to place the sign, at no charge. Motion by Turany, seconded by Hoel, to approve agreement, with Denzine Surveying Inc., to survey and map out the Spring Drive right-of-way, from STH 27 to Old Abe Trail, for an estimated cost of $1,736. Carried five ayes, minutes of Sept. 17, 2026. Carried five ayes, one absent. Kvapil reported on City Works Committee meeting, held earlier. Committee reviewed options for replacing the street sweeper. They chose to replace, with a used 2015 Elgin Pelican dual sweeper, with 4,807 hours on it, from McQueen, for $75,000. They also discussed the 2032 state DOT highway project cost sharing that the city would be involved in, with the reconstruction of Bridge Street. Kvapil reported on recent Utility Commission meeting. Reviewed major expenses coming up with the electric, water and sewer utilities. Turany reported on Buildings, Parks & Rec meeting, of 9/24/26. Inspected city office, library and police dept. roofs. Discussed a handicap restroom, at the Mill Yard pavilion. Smith reported on recent Public Health & Safety meeting. Committee would like to move ahead
