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A G E N D A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 2, 2013, 7:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Hearing for City of McHenry 2013 Tax Levy Ordinance and upon close of Public Hearing,
consideration of a Resolution determining the amount of funds to be levied for the 2013 Tax Year through real
estate taxes for the City of McHenry for an amount not to exceed $5,001,485
4. Public Hearing for an amendment to the Oaks at Irish Prairie Subdivision Annexation Agreement and upon
close of the Public Hearing, consideration of action recommended in the Public Hearing
5. Presentation: McHenry Chamber of Commerce
6. Public Input Session: 10 Minute Limitation
7. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of 1) 2014 Fiesta Days Schedule of Events; 2) use of Police and Public Works services;
3) Special Event Liquor License; and 4) temporary advertising signs in municipal right-of-ways
B. MFT Resolution for 2014 state purchase of rock salt;
C. 1) Resolution supporting the reclassification of Dartmoor Drive from Crystal Lake Road to Curran
Road as a major collector urban route; Veterans Parkway from Barreville Road to Route 31 as a
minor collector urban route; Prime Parkway/Ridgeview Road from Route 31 to Bull Valley Road
as a major collector urban route; and, Martin Road from Ringwood Road to Route 120 as a minor
collector urban route; and 2) submittal of application requesting approval to the McHenry Country
Council of Mayors, Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning;
D. Special Use/Picnic Permit; and
E. List of Bills.
8. Committee recommendation to forward to the City Council requests from Jeff & Jamie Grubich for variances
from Municipal Code Article XIV, Residential Teardown Sites and Infill Property Special Requirements, from
1) side yard setback requirements and 2) allow demolition of 3208 Golfview prior to expiration of the 60 -day
notice requirement after notice requirements have been satisfied or an application is approved by the
Teardown Committee, for the construction of a residential addition at 3214 Golfview
9. Approval of an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article VI, Sec. 13-606(b) changing the
term of a municipal parking pass from a quarterly purchase to an annual purchase
10. Committee recommendation to approve various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 19, Solicitors and
Transient Merchants
11. Committee recommendation to waive Municipal Code Chapter 16, Sec. 16-41(a)(b), Advertising and Signs, to
permit advertising in McBark Park
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 2, 2013
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12. Authorize execution of a proposal from FGM Architects for completion of the McHenry Municipal Complex
Space Needs Study for $18,850
13. Consideration and approval of Police Pension Fund Annual Report for FY 2012/13
14. Ordinances for the abatement of real estate taxes for various bond issues as follows: General Obligation
Bonds (Alternate) Series Series 2006, $240,950; General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2007, $245,995;
General Obligation Bonds (Refunding) Series 2010A, $381,785; General Obligation Bonds (Recovery Zone
& Build America) Series 2010B, $441,485; General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2010C, $440,790.00;
General Obligation Bonds (Alternate) Series 2012, $212,132.50; and, General Obligation bonds (Refunding)
Series 2013, $176,110.
15. Mayor Statement and Reports
16. Committee Reports
17. Staff Reports
18. Future Agenda Items
19. Adjournment
Derik Morefield, City Administrator
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax:(815)363-2119
dmorefield@ci.mchenry.il. us
PUBLIC HEARING SUPPLEMENT
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ATTACHMENTS:
November 27, 2013
Mayor and City Council
Derik Morefield, City Administrator
Carolyn Lynch, Finance Director
Public Hearing and Consideration of the 2013 Tax Levy Ordinance
Exhibit A - Proposed Real Estate Tax Levy by Fund
2013 Property Tax Levy Ordinance
Background:
On November 18, 2013 Council considered and approved a Resolution Determining the Amount
of Funds to be levied for the 2013 Tax Year through real estate taxes for the City of McHenry
and set a date of December 2, 2013 for the public hearing and consideration of an ordinance
establishing such a levy. Of note, while the Truth in Taxation benchmark requiring a public
hearing is 105% of the comparable 2012 tax extensions, with the 2013 increase recommended
at 5%, a public hearing is not required. However, the City Administration and City Council feels
strongly that the public have an opportunity to provide public comment as part of the levy
process.
Subsequent to the closure of the public hearing Council can then consider the adoption of the
2013 Tax Levy Ordinance. An approved Tax Levy Ordinance must be filed by the last Tuesday of
December (the 31st in 2013). With altered schedules and office hours due to the holidays, it is
always prudent for Council to consider the Tax Levy Ordinance to allow sufficient time for
administrative processing.
As a matter of information, staff believes that the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) in the
City will decrease for the fifth consecutive year. The estimate of EAV for 2013 is $585,475,981,
which is 8.45% less than the 2012 EAV. The estimate includes reassessments of existing
property (primarily residential and commercial properties) with a limited amount of new
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION REVISION REQUEST
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS
Name of Roadway to be Reclassified: Dartmoor Drive
Name of Jurisdiction Requesting Revision: City of McHenry
Contact Information: Jon Schmitt, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 363-2186
jschmitt@ci.mchenry.il.us
Council of Mayors: McHenry County Council of Mayors
County of Roadway: McHenry County
Township of Roadway: McHenry Township
Additional Roadway Jurisdiction: None
Current Roadway Classification: Local Street
Proposed Roadway Classification: Major Collector (Urban)
Endpoints of Roadway East Endpoint: Crystal Lake Road
FAU 85
West Endpoint: Curran Road
FAU 84
Route Length: 6,566 ft (1.24 mile)
AADT: 3,500 (2013 Traffic Counts by HR Green, Inc.)
Spacing: Illinois Route 120 (FAP 333) approximately
1.25 miles north and Bull Valley Road (FAU
3860) approximately 1.0 miles south are the
closest East-West Federal Aid Routes.
Downgrade Adjacent Classification: None
Current or Planned Traffic Signalization: Dartmoor Dr. at Crystal Lake Rd (future)
Dartmoor Dr. at Curran Rd. (future)
Justification for Proposed Revision: Dartmoor Drive provides East-West access from
Curran Road (FAU 84), and Crystal Lake Road
(FAU 85) serving numerous traffic generators.
The west area of McHenry is anticipated to
experience rapid residential and future
commercial growth.
Dartmoor Drive also serves numerous parks and
ball fields (Fox Ridge Park, Shamrock Farm
Park & Cold Springs Park) which are regularly
used both for youth leagues and groups from
around the region. The roadway also provides
access for expansive residential neighborhoods
west of Crystal Lake Road to the City’s
commercial district and office centers north of
Dartmoor Drive, McHenry West High School
and the McHenry Post Office.
Other Information: Dartmoor Drive is multi-modal as it currently
provides designated bicycle access from
neighborhoods west of Curran Road to Fox
Ridge Park (which is located approximately
halfway between Curran Road and Crystal Lake
Road). The City’s approved bike plan includes
the extension of the bike path to Crystal lake
Road to provide increased bicycle access.
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DARTMOOR DRIVE (CURRAN ROAD TO CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD)
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FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION REVISION REQUEST
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS
Name of Roadway to be Reclassified: Veterans Parkway
Name of Jurisdiction Requesting Revision: City of McHenry
Contact Information: Jon Schmitt, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 363-2186
jschmitt@ci.mchenry.il.us
Council of Mayors: McHenry County Council of Mayors
County of Roadway: McHenry County
Township of Roadway: Nunda Township
Additional Roadway Jurisdiction: None
Current Roadway Classification: Local Street
Proposed Roadway Classification: Minor Collector (Urban)
Endpoints of Roadway East Endpoint: Barreville Road
FAU 0087
West Endpoint: Illinois Route 31
FAP 336
Route Length: 5,310 ft (1.01 mile)
AADT: 1,700 (2013 Traffic Counts by HR Green, Inc.)
Projected AADT: 5,000 (2030)
Spacing: Bull Valley Road (FAU 3860) approximately 1.28
miles north and Illinois Route 176 (FAP 533)
approximately 3.84 miles south are the closest
East-West Federal Aid Routes.
Downgrade Adjacent Classification: None
Current or Planned Traffic Signalization: Veterans Parkway at IL Route 31 (future)
Justification for Proposed Revision: Veterans Parkway connects a major arterial route Illinois
Route 31 (FAP 336) to a collector Barreville Road (FAU
87) while serving numerous traffic generators. The
properties adjacent to Veterans Parkway are commercial,
office and residential mixed-use and anticipated to
rapidly develop within the next few years.
Veterans Parkway also provides access to Moraine Hills
State Park from IL Route 31, as well as access to the
City’s IL Route 31 commercial corridor from residential
neighborhoods along Barreville Road.
Other Information: Veterans Parkway was constructed in the early 2000’s as
a 2-lane road to serve new residential, commercial and
office developments. Right of way and design provisions
have been provided to expand Veterans Parkway in the
future to a boulevard with 4 lanes with a center
landscaped median upon completion of the residential
and office businesses along the route. The City has
recently begun receiving renewed interest in these
properties for future development. It is anticipated the
immediate area will experience rapid growth.
Additionally, Veterans Parkway is multi-modal as it
currently provides designated bicycle access from IL
Route 31 to Barreville Road.
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FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION REVISION REQUEST
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS
Name of Roadway to be Reclassified: Prime Parkway/Ridgeview Road
Name of Jurisdiction Requesting Revision: City of McHenry
Contact Information: Jon Schmitt, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 363-2186
jschmit@ci.mchenry.il.us
Council of Mayors: McHenry County Council of Mayors
County of Roadway: McHenry County
Township of Roadway: Nunda Township
Additional Roadway Jurisdiction: None
Current Roadway Classification: Local Street
Proposed Roadway Classification: Major Collector (Urban)
Endpoints of Roadway East Endpoint: Illinois Route 31
FAP 336
West Endpoint: Bull Valley Road
FAU 3860
Route Length: 9,595 ft (1.82 mile)
AADT: 4,000 (2013 Traffic Counts by HR Green, Inc.)
Spacing: Barreville Road (FAU 87) approximately 0.93 miles
east and Crystal Lake Road (FAU 85) approximately
0.86 miles west are the closest North-South Federal Aid
Routes.
Downgrade Adjacent Classification: None
Current or Planned Traffic Signalization: Prime Parkway at IL Route 31 (current)
Ridgeview Drive at Bull Valley Road (current)
Justification for Proposed Revision: Prime Parkway and Ridgeview Drive connects a major
arterial route, Illinois Route 31 (FAP 336) to a minor
arterial route, Bull Valley Road (FAU 3860) while
serving numerous generators.
Prime Parkway and Ridgeview Drive directly serve
Centegra’s Northern Illinois Medical Center, Hampton
Inn, Follet, Brake Parts and numerous commercial,
office, industrial and restaurant establishments within
the McHenry Corporate Center.
Other Information: The McHenry Corporate Center is served by Prime
Parkway and Ridgeview Drive. These roads experience
above average truck traffic. Businesses within the
corporate center serve and employ people throughout
the midwest region, chicagoland, and northern Illinois.
RIDGEVIEW ROAD
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FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION REVISION REQUEST
MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS
Name of Roadway to be Reclassified: Martin Road
Name of Jurisdiction Requesting Revision: City of McHenry
Contact Information: Jon Schmitt, Director of Public Works
1415 Industrial Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 363-2186
jschmitt@ci.mchenry.il.us
Council of Mayors: McHenry County Council of Mayors
County of Roadway: McHenry County
Township of Roadway: McHenry Township
Additional Roadway Jurisdiction: None
Current Roadway Classification: Local Street
Proposed Roadway Classification: Minor Collector (Urban)
Endpoints of Roadway East Endpoint: Ringwood Road
FAU 166
West Endpoint: Illinois Route 120
FAP 333
Route Length: 5,052 ft (0.96 mile)
AADT: 2,000 (2013 Traffic Counts by HR Green, Inc.)
Projected AADT: 5,000 (2030)
Spacing: McCullom Lake Road (FAU 4085) approximately 0.89
miles north and Shore Drive (FAU 94) approximately
0.52 miles south are the closest continuous East-West
Federal Aid Routes.
Downgrade Adjacent Classification: None
Current or Planned Traffic Signalization: None
Justification for Proposed Revision: Martin Road connects a major arterial route Illinois Route
120 (FAP 333) to a minor arterial route Ringwood Road
(FAU 166) while serving numerous traffic generators.
Martin Road provides regional access between north
McHenry, McCullom Lake & Johnsburg to the City of
Woodstock and western McHenry County.
Other Information: The proposed Thatcher Meadows Subdivision in Wonder
Lake is located directly west of Martin Drive and north of IL
Route 120. Upon development of the area it is anticipated
Martin Road will experience a significant increase in traffic
volume.
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GUIDELINES FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
ALONG THERIVERWALK
The City of McHenry requires all transient merchants seeking to locate along the McHenry Riverwalk to obtain a
Transient Merchant's License from the office of the City Clerk. Ten (10) transient merchant licenses are available for
designated locations along the Riverwalk. These licenses will be available on the first regular day of business at City
Hall each calendar year, on a first come, first served basis. Some general guidelines for obtaining a Transient
Merchant's License are:
1) A Transient Merchant's License application must be filled out completely with all required information. E--
mailed or facsimile copies will not be accepted.
2) Sales of the following items only will be allowed:
Food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Candy, ice cream, nuts, popcorn and yogurt.
Flowers.
Artwork.
T-shirts, hats and similar apparel.
Newspapers, magazines and tobacco.
Souvenirs and postcards.
3) Your application should clearly specify which location along the Riverwalk you prefer, along with a second
and third choice. Remember, no transient merchant shall be within 250' of a property selling items of the
same or similar kind. For example, a food vendor cannot be located closer than 250 feet from an existing
restaurant/food vendor and a flower vendor shall not be located closer than 250 feet from an existing florist
or flower shop.
4) Licenses may be issued in the following order of preference with respect to pending applications:
First: To those applicants who own or operate a business within the City of McHenry.
Local business applications shall have preference over out-of-town businesses.
Second: Based on the selected location of such peddling. 10 licenses shall be reserved for
Riverwalk peddling activity and there are 10 designated areas where such
peddling activity may take place. These designated areas are on a first come, first
serve basis and based on the locational requirements indicated above.
Third: Based on the desired goods for sale. No more than two licenses shall be issued
for the Riverwalk to transient merchants providing the same or similar goods for
sale, (i.e. no more than two apparel merchants, or no more than two flower
merchants)
5) The fee for a Transient Merchant's License is $100, plus $5 for each person authorized to peddle.
6) Hours of operation for Transient Merchants are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
7) All premises and vendor carts shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
8) The City has the right to revoke a Transient Merchant's License for failure to comply with any of the
regulations
Alderman Blake made a motion, seconded by Alderman Schaefer to make a recommendation to the City
Council to waive Municipal Code Chapter 16, Sec. 16.41(a) (b) to allow advertising in a city park and to
limit advertising opportunities to pet-related business only.
Aye: Blake, Schaefer, Peterson
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
The city was recently approached by a group of individuals from McHenry High School Class of 1964
requesting permission to erect a memorial in Veterans Memorial Park in honor of McHenry citizens who
died in the Vietnam War. The proposed memorial would require a 14' x 14' area of the park. The
monument is estimated to be 3' x 5' and 8" — 12" thick with a small area surrounding the monument for
engraved bricks, which would be sold to raise funds to pay for the memorial. Mr. Hobson said the
location in Veterans Memorial Park best suited for the memorial is the current site of the Kiwanis
drinking fountain, which is located in the southeast corner of the park. The group has agreed to pay all
costs associated with relocating the fountain to another area in the park.
Mr. Hobson explained a similar proposal was brought to the city in 2005 however the project did not
move forward for unknown reasons. After speaking with former Parks & Recreation Director Merkel,
Mr. Hobson learned the plaque attached to the boulder in the southwest corner of Veterans Memorial Park
was originally dedicated to recognize all veterans from McHenry and introducing a monument for a
single war could open the door for a number of other groups the park could not accommodate. Mr.
Hobson added the proposed memorial as illustrated is elegant and would be a nice addition to any park.
Mr. Hobson spoke with the group from the Class of 1964 about the possibility of erecting the monument
in another location such as the Green Street Park however they prefer Veterans Memorial Park. They also
said the back of the monument would be made available to another group.
Alderman Blake said he thinks the proposed location for the memorial is appropriate yet he does
understand there could be concerns about too many plaques in the park. He said any groups proposing a
memorial in the future could simply be told no. Alderman Schaefer said he was concerned the memorial
would eliminate needed space for Art in the Park and asked if the group would be agreeable to using
another park. He further stated the memorial is needed and tasteful but does not agree with the proposed
location as he recalls when the boulder in the park was dedicated to represent all veterans. Alderman
Peterson said the existing monument is for all veterans and he agreed another location should be found for
the memorial.
After further discussion, the committee unanimously agreed the memorial should be proposed in a
different park.
Colby/Petersen Farm Foundation
The formation of a Foundation to raise funds for maintenance and operation of the Petersen Farmstead
has been discussed over the past several years. Most recently members of the McHenry Landmark
Commission and the McHenry Country Historical Society have researched and acquired the paperwork to
form a 501C-3 to create a Foundation to benefit the farmstead. The group has established a set of Bylaws
and at this time, they want to present their ideas to the City Council. If the Council concurs, they are also
requesting a donation from the city of up to $1,000 to pay for 501C-3 filing fees, which is available in the
Tourism Fund.
Mr. Hobson told the committee the creation of a Foundation would be a great benefit to the city as the
funds raised would be used for many things including much needed repairs and maintenance of the horse
barn, silos, and Petersen Homestead. The Foundation would operate similarly to the Riverwalk
Foundation; fundraising to maintain and program the farmstead with all final decisions made by the city.
The group already plays a large part in the yearly programming of "A Day at Petersen Farm."
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