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Walz told the committee that the city had given the mayor authority to sign once rates were locked, and that procurement staff will execute the contract when it arrives. She said the selection of a 12‑month term — shorter than prior multi‑year contracts the city has used — reflects market volatility and an expectation that rates could decline in the near term.

Walz said residents currently enrolled in the city’s aggregation program should see little disruption because Constellation is already the provider. She said she will sign the contract when it is received unless any council member objects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Committee of the Whole Meeting March 25th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Tracy Walz said the city will enter a 12-month aggregation contract with Constellation that locks a supply rate at $0.1089 per kilowatt hour; she said the shorter term responds to current market volatility.","taxTitle","Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois","taxId",62037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275582,"Council committee places parade, festival permits and mayoral appointment on regular agenda",106,1416000,1522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556&start=1416&end=1522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556/thumbnail_1416000.jpg","/articles/6275582/Lincoln/Logan-County/Illinois/Council-committee-places-parade-festival-permits-and-mayoral-appointment-on-regular-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275582-273132c11c0335962a2efa046d3f8c66/orig.mp4?Expires=1775253801&Signature=kDYNseKgMR9Crss8cM78khaWEmr0dQQ-Etnl3LOwrp4QA-sjBQau4gYUlYpUr5X5ZP6kZO6MxK06wVBO1u4F6c2wKqCRizcx6df3qfnAr7dW-KDt7TMwq6QFBopTiL3lhdqaCTwstQJ6DkzU~TJYrjmeggPbs3-YPXGLsSfjgoyk7wC4bW6q1YYb-EtxnY219lzL5DXX8vRYVcr6Wb3nwOT7gyZIJbiZMqfWlYt2eNDbD3X48kWYjtwnYLFjEuut6NRUXk8GkR9sc3Zbb1zs9hnwTRYi2vOjpqM22rnc6mc1T0Ao4jXUogW1JOqjR1RzBFhxitB3Wz6JVZB-vr6FJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 25 committee of the whole meeting the council considered local permit requests and an appointment and referred those matters to the regular agenda for formal approval.

A request to permit Up in Smoke On The Square — described by organizers as the same layout used in previous years — was presented with one operational change: to close the Pulaski–Kickapoo/McLean intersection at 10 a.m. instead of noon because a popular “dock dogs” attraction caused early crowds. Council members placed the event permit on the consent agenda for the regular meeting.

The committee also reviewed a late request for the Lincoln Community High School senior parade on April 26 at 5:00 p.m. The organizer said the parade will be a line of cars that does not require street closures; council members placed that request on the consent agenda as well.

Mayor Tracy Walz said she interviewed applicants for the Ward 4 alderman vacancy and asked that the mayoral appointment of Stan Anderson be placed on the regular agenda next week after interviews with five eligible candidates. The committee also agreed to place a proclamation honoring the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Lincoln Lodge No. 204) on the regular agenda; the proclamation recognizes the lodge’s long local history and national anniversary.

All matters were referred for formal action on the regular council meeting agenda; no final approvals occurred at the committee meeting.","The committee agreed to place a permit for the Up in Smoke On The Square event, the Lincoln Community High School senior parade and a mayoral appointment for Ward 4 on the regular agenda; it also placed an Odd Fellows proclamation on the regular agenda.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275587,"Council committee moves resurfacing bid, sewer repair and equipment purchases to regular agenda",247,1062000,1309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556&start=1062&end=1309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556/thumbnail_1062000.jpg","/articles/6275587/Lincoln/Logan-County/Illinois/Council-committee-moves-resurfacing-bid-sewer-repair-and-equipment-purchases-to-regular-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275587-946682293d37cc876fabdc4295218ec5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775253801&Signature=CNEOhe-UsJuI8JrJqj~kW4s~l7TC3-6YTg3WJsVexF9rEziz9a2KKxARhPTOrGqlbvPicnzuHIjluNChk-nnZEdzwpiHR8~lebnj6gmg2pW-fYZnu~acpe7cBUO6CF1E7kqQcoliCzbgkjWiP8kE~ig4ZhBWbmagBViY8BtQXfMVOPqkO3CDlRB5usTmgaXnPSKEj28s86Jy1H4ukU3xAK96p39JLKQA7jEy4zfkygm4bTsWRrVtVX~28wPYVsoNzTXV~BqnO-JnRPY9gHSJBmghcam4qofC5PukR1SaYAgMMGziiUQii2ME6vCpJvqNVYZGlkdzPQfg09qtDteIkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Landers reported results of recent procurement and equipment requests at the March 25 committee meeting and the council agreed to place the items on the regular agenda for final action.

Landers said the bid opening for the second Rebuild Illinois resurfacing round produced three bidders and that P H Broughton and Son submitted the lowest responsible bid at $283,366.76. Landers noted the firm is the primary contractor performing the city’s work this year. \"We had the bid opening for the second round last week, and there was 3 bidders and P H Broughton and Son was the lowest bid at $283,000... 283,366.76,\" he said. The council agreed to place acceptance of the bid on the regular meeting agenda.

Superintendent Bounds told the council a deep sewer on the 400 block of Kankakee Street had failed and required replacement; due to depth and narrow roadway he said the city could not safely self‑perform the excavation under OSHA standards without expensive measures. He requested council authorization for a contract not to exceed $37,906, which includes a 10 percent allowance for unforeseen items. The committee directed staff to place that request on the regular agenda for formal approval.

Landers also described a proposed purchase of a 2025 D Rock Grizzly HD model 212 CB rock‑separator screen to screen and recycle construction and spoil materials, reducing hauling and disposal costs; that item was placed on the regular agenda as well. The vendor quote’s expiration was discussed; Landers said the quote will remain valid until approved.

None of these items was adopted at the committee meeting; each was referred to the regular council agenda for a recorded vote and formal contract action.","Staff reported the low bid for the second round of the Rebuild Illinois resurfacing project and requested placement on the regular agenda; the committee also reviewed a not-to-exceed $37,906 sewer repair contract request and the planned purchase of a 2025 D Rock Grizzly HD model 212 CB rock separator for the street/sewer operation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275592,"Council committee reviews fiscal 2025–26 budget draft; public hearing, schedule set",699,1550000,2249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556&start=1550&end=2249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556/thumbnail_1550000.jpg","/articles/6275592/Lincoln/Logan-County/Illinois/Council-committee-reviews-fiscal-202526-budget-draft-public-hearing-schedule-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275592-35f4026036cc2408ffcffe6fc9edb997/orig.mp4?Expires=1775253801&Signature=d0WkDzC7fvmRRJmy2fRUkyOCV98MR5L7adn-dpKUuTX7b8Q7MD0t1P7nzf~da8HVYVsBfO-wnE19wrl3LJU7hPPUvIDN6m1Z9DHTMJlUzbtLtrPVVrARIn8dM6-zSDF44Pl0w4S-1zFrq0frkRPdV6lvGRrAsRSVt4RbhrV57suRiL7Mjhkg1riRFattn6zEwMNHfS2sL24ZQ~gTxIozlG2uvI8OexsXcV-VPSnU64MnuUajCbaxEWzcGgmZKYRyRhcasE99NBjI0JDE8tuyJvWsFBlneYN6Yvt6hSZUU0v0MvQXYHOFZVeJt2AcsPxtghgV8PSzsD70R4fAhd7Dvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Treasurer Conso reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget at the March 25 committee of the whole meeting and outlined next steps for public review and adoption.

Conso said department heads and the mayor contributed to a draft designed to keep costs down while accounting for known loan and equipment payments; he described choices on unpredictable costs such as fuel and supply prices. “We usually try to come in where the revenue exceeds the expenditures. This year we’re a little bit short on that,” he told the council, noting an estimated shortfall of roughly $28,000 and sufficient fund balance to cover the gap if needed.

Conso recommended the council discuss the budget at the committee of the whole meeting on April 15 and consider a voting meeting on May 21, with a public hearing scheduled for April 21 prior to the regular council meeting. He explained the public‑hearing notice and estimated budget amount must be published in the Courier at least 10 days before the hearing.

Council members asked for clarifications. Alderman Ross identified a roughly $3 million increase in expenditures driven primarily by a Fifth Street road project; Conso confirmed that amount is included in fund 60. Alderman Parrott and others discussed timing and whether additional committee meetings would be necessary; the council agreed to proceed with the proposed schedule unless issues arise.

Conso described savings already incorporated in the draft, including reducing façade grant appropriations from $50,000 to $25,000 and asking department heads to identify modest line‑item reductions. He said compensation‑study costs are not yet coded in the draft but that a vendor quote under $10,000 exists and could be accommodated in existing lines or by amendment if needed.

No final adoption took place at the committee meeting; the council set the proposed hearing and timeline for additional review and public comment.","Treasurer presented the proposed FY 2025–26 budget; the committee agreed to discuss the draft at the next committee meeting and schedule a public hearing and voting timeline. Officials said the draft currently projects expenditures exceed revenues by about $28,000 but recommended trimming appropriations and using fund balance if needed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275597,"Lincoln economic-development group lays out five priorities in three-year plan",517,478000,995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556&start=478&end=995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770238-89c9169e72eb335d503930349535c556/thumbnail_478000.jpg","/articles/6275597/Lincoln/Logan-County/Illinois/Lincoln-economic-development-group-lays-out-five-priorities-in-three-year-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275597-5d110ff62c36bbf033cdff902e61cacd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775253801&Signature=QzkE46tvzuCK64R6VxyGNTDE12ytdoRa48wiS~4~gsxfX7AXTsbacSWBWf4NnH8Vxc2Ng8ngJac0Qu-79cL5fv6HheYkwqmx-s6jHaYb8x1COv3~MS-KAxT60RpM2NFxSmlfhyecVmmsSCC0aARjATK6aS0TwH5ezcqSHf1Cx3Bc5O-IoYoKb0Mp7QHvHV-Pu5uYkgkpWSlnPC4RgNdv7nFPtuyOjlWJnE9NBNgYh6yajdt1H21Kccsg5W6h-q~gPVg~YI7HZ4A~oi2cx9pBwcD7zp3JK8jtg7WUX4qxCsSJn~ookyNYiWCcEinin2OLqneZTNOGsmwiuy72b6tWaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Andrea Runge, CEO of Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development, presented the organization’s completed three-year strategic plan at the Lincoln City Council committee of the whole meeting on March 25.

Runge said the plan grew from a community survey and a November focus group whose participants represented small businesses, agricultural businesses, property owners and other residents. She told the council the process produced five strategies: elevating the city’s profile, supporting workforce development, strengthening infrastructure, enabling access to capital for small businesses, and advancing existing and new business.

The plan, Runge said, used feedback gathered from 45 survey respondents and 31 focus-group participants and was analyzed using an “eight community capitals” framework—natural, built, financial, political, cultural, social, human and intellectual. “Our first strategy is to elevate the profile,” Runge said, describing work to position Lincoln as a “community of choice.”

Runge outlined workforce activities that have already begun, including Logan County Career Spark, an eighth-grade career fair, and partnerships with Junior Achievement of Central Illinois for K–12 curriculum connections. She also urged the council to consider infrastructure broadly, including vacant buildings for downtown reuse, more work‑friendly public transportation and affordable childcare to retain employees.

On capital, Runge said community banks are “not risk takers” by nature and LEAD wants to help small businesses access and prepare for debt when appropriate. On business advancement, she said the group will both support existing employers and continue building an entrepreneurial ecosystem begun in LEAD’s first four years.

Runge described a community branding initiative called the Lincoln Way and credited local firms for the work; she played a short teaser video and offered to distribute the full five‑minute version to council members after the meeting. “Lincoln Way’s mission is to bring Lincoln’s appeal to the world through storytelling and brand,” the teaser said.

Mayor Tracy Walz and Alderman Parrott asked questions and thanked Runge; no formal council action was taken at the committee meeting. Runge said she will send the full video to council members for their review before public launch.","Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development presented a three-year strategic plan Tuesday outlining five priorities — profile, workforce, infrastructure, capital access and business advancement — and previewed a community branding effort called the Lincoln Way.","actionData","errors"]

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