[PAGE 1] Village Board of Trustees Special Minutes Village of Cary January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST Cary Municipal Center Board Room 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013 ATTENDANCE Village Board of Trustees Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Rick Dudek, Trustee Ellen McAlpine, Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee Rick Walrath, Trustee David Prusina Absent: Dale Collier Others Present Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Radcliffe, Community Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Capital Projects Manager Ward, Superintendent Kopacz, Superintendent Anderson, Police Chief Hayes, Deputy Chief Naydenoff, Deputy Chief Fetzer, IT Consultant Miranda, Finance Director Brainerd I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call The roll was called. Trustee Collier was absent. III. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Open Forum There being no comments, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:01 p.m. V. Discussion Regarding Alfresco Alley Improvements A. Discussion Regarding Alfresco Alley Improvements Capital Projects Manager Ward stated the Village has been working with MKSK, an urban design and landscape architect firm, regarding the design of Alfresco Alley. Capital Projects Manager Ward introduced Brett Weidl and Abigail Fiala of MKSK. Ms. Weidl and Ms. Fiala provided an overview of the existing conditions and potential design concepts for Alfresco Alley. Trustee Prusina supports features such as overhead shading and lighting, which were favored in the survey feedback. Trustee Prusina asked if summer 1 [PAGE 2] construction would impact Alfresco Alley this year. Ms. Weidl stated there are construction phasing possibilities to help address this issue. Trustee Walrath stated maintenance costs should be considered when selecting amenities for Alfresco Alley. Ms. Weidl stated having adequate storage is also important for seasonal features. Trustee McAlpine supports shade features, but noted the difference in cost between a shade structure and the shade pergolas. Trustee Stefani is concerned about the cost associated with the shade features and suggested the work be done in stages. Trustee Dudek would like the enhancements on Spring Street to tie into Main Street. Mayor Kownick stated he supports the shade structure but expressed concerns that shade pergolas could present storage and maintenance challenges. Mayor Kownick also noted there is a deadline for the grant funds to be expended and that TIF funds could be utilized for eligible expenses. VI. Discussion Regarding Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) A. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Program Assistant Administrator Radcliffe, Capital Projects Manager Ward, Superintendent Kopacz, Director Noonan, Director Simmons, Deputy Chief Fetzer, Deputy Chief Naydenoff, Superintendent Anderson, and IT Consultant Miranda provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 accomplishments, total CIP projected costs, and reviewed existing revenue sources. The Village Board provided feedback on the Village's 5-year CIP. Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated the expiration of the Meyer Material agreement ended the primary funding source for the Vehicle and Equipment Fund. Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated staff is proposing the integration of the Vehicle and Equipment Fund into the General Fund to ensure sustainable service levels. Assistant Administrator Radcliffe stated a portion of the funds from the non- home rule sales tax could be utilized to fund the Village's vehicle and equipment needs. Trustee Walrath asked how the Village will evaluate how much of the General Fund will be dedicated for vehicles and equipment. Mayor Kownick stated this would be evaluated on a yearly basis, and the Village will follow the ordinance that states funds from the non-home rule sales tax will be used for infrastructure related purposes. 2