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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 04/25/2011 - City Council ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 25, 2011 Mayor Low called the April 25, 2011 annual meeting of the McHenry City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Sales Center of Riverwalk Center located at 3534 Waukegan Road. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, and Peterson. Absent: Condon. Also in attendance were City Administrator Black, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Deputy City Clerk Kunzer, Chief of Police Jones. TOUR OF RIVERWALK CENTER FACILITY Mayor Low stated the purpose of this public meeting at the Riverwalk Center was to afford the Council an opportunity to tour the facility. She noted there would be no action taken at this time. Mr. Ed Melton of First Midwest Bank, property owner, and Bob Stamen representing US Equities, the property management firm, were on hand to conduct the tour and respond to Council questions. City Administrator Black requested Council be shown 3 or 4 prospective commercial spaces: one or two unfinished and two considered "finished" and ready for buildout. Alderman Wimmer inquired if the first commercial space inspected represented a - "finished" typical space ready for buildout by a tenant. Mr. Stamen responded in the affirmative. Following a walk- thru of four commercial spaces, Council then toured residential units, some considered "finished" and others not yet "finished" and ready for occupancy. Units were toured of the one, two and three bedroom variety. The finished units included a tour of the model units which were outfitted with appliances, counter tops, and fixtures. It was noted throughout the tour there was no sound detected from the vent hood utilized by Buddyz,a restaurant located on the first floor of the building, nor were food aromas detected in the individual units. At the conclusion of the tour, Mayor Low suggested all convene in the sales office to afford an opportunity for questions or comments regarding the project. She reminded Council the purpose of the tour was to provide firsthand knowledge of the building layout and construction. Alderman Wimmer noted the bank has had possession of the building for two months and inquired what would happen if they did not have a buyer in the near future. Mr. Melton responded the only way a viable offer could be made on the building is if apartments were allowed as opposed to condominiums as stipulated in the original development agreement for the property. In light of the current economy, development as condos is not a viable option. Annual Meeting April 25,2011 Page 2 Responding to further inquiry, Mr. Melton stated it is not the bank's intention to be in the apartment operating business. At this time there is only one interested potential buyer. The buyer is not interested in developing the property as condos due to the current economy and real estate market demands. Alderman Wimmer noted there are currently 134 condo units on the market in the City. The average purchase price is $116,000 with the property remaining on the market for an average of 308 days. Alderman Glab inquired if the condo restriction were removed would there be an immediate influx of interested renters. Mr. Melton responded even if the property is not sold to the present interested buyer, the bank has a firm on hand who would manage the rental property if Council affords that opportunity. However, if the City does not allow apartments on the premises,there would be no market for residential units on the site at this time. Alderman Schaefer noted Council would like some type of acknowledgement that the project would eventually reconvert to condos. Alderman Schaefer inquired if there was only one party interested in purchasing the property at this time. Mr. Melton responded in the affirmative. Alderman Schaefer noted it is in the City's best interest to have the units be owner- occupied. He inquired if the units would be finished in a manner and quality that could ensure that the units revert back to condos at some point in the future. Mayor Low pointed out there is a residential tenant on the premises who has had her patio in a state of disrepair for several months and inquired what the bank's plans are to tend to this matter. Mr. Melton responded he could not address specific tenant issues at this time. ADJOURNMENT TO MUNICIPAL CENTER Mayor Low announced at 7:15 p.m. the meeting would adjourn and be reconvened at the Municipal Center at 7:30 p.m. RECONVENING OF ANNUAL MEETING AT MUNICIPAL CENTER Mayor Low reconvened the annual meeting of the McHenry City Council at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. In attendance were the following Aldermen: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. Also in attendance were City Administrator Black, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, City Clerk Jones, Attorney McArdle, Director of Public Works Schmitt, Director of Construction and Neighborhood Services Schwalenberg, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Jones, City Engineer Pieper. Annual Meeting April 25,2011 Page 3 PUBLIC INPUT SESSION In attendance was William J. Busse of 1205 Matanuska Trail, who addressed Council regarding the proposed road improvements along Route 31 and Charles Miller/Bull Valley Road. Mr. Busse noted the First National Bank has four branches, one of which would be greatly impacted by the proposed roadway improvements. He requested Council support regarding access issues for the Bank's South Prairie Branch located at 612 South Route 31. He noted the proposed improvements would be detrimental to the operation of the bank and prevent customers from accessing and leaving the site. He requested Council assistance in working with the County Highway Department to find a workable solution for his dilemma. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. Police Department General Order No.42.8 Street Crimes Unit Operations and Procedures; B. City Council Minutes: April 18,2011 regularly scheduled meeting; C. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Bills for Approval: ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 107.40 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 120.00 AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 306.75 AIRGAS SAFETY INC 124.25 ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT COMP 754.00 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 290.07 ARAMARK 74.97 AT&T 3,680.51 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 144.77 BHFX DIGITAL IMAGING 166.65 BURRAFATO, SAM 21.36 BUSS FORD SALES 9,248.48 CAREY ELECTRIC 105.00 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 488.38 CASSIDY TIRE & SERVICE 505.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 5,277.51 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 58.80 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 1,469.69 CINTAS CORPORATION 4355 159.99 CMS COMMUNICATIONS INC 65.00 COMCAST CABLE 75.78 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 43,219.65 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 51.63 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 632.10 DISCOUNTECHNOLOGY 187.20 DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSI 1,679.38 DOUG'S TRANSMISSIONS 1,285.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 292.75 EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS 499.00 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 30.95 EJ EQUIPMENT 1,014.51 ETTEN, CHRISTOPHER 215.00 FOUR SEASONS DISPLAY INC 1,394.75 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 161.00 G & E GREENHOUSES INC 473.15 GEMPLER'S INC 152.75 GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY 952.66 GOAL SPORTING GOODS INC 160.22 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 57.82 HARM'S FARM 3,850.00 HRGREEN 137.00 HUFFMAN, DAWN 27.65 KALE UNIFORMS INC 83.55 Annual Meeting April 25,2011 Page 4 KIMBALL MIDWEST 280.22 KING KONSTRUCTION 500.00 LOCKER'S FLOWERS 38.00 MAYFAIR CARPETS & FURNIT 1,445.00 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 90.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 914.81 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 138.00 MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 21.00 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 1,514.00 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 55.13 MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC 600.00 MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 587.63 METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 258.77 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 533.60 MIDWEST HOSE AND FITTING 46.32 NEUMANN JR, EDWARD J 500.00 NICOR GAS 2,124.28 OTTER SALES & SERVICE IN 2,226.19 PACE 8,033.32 PETROLIANCE LLC 11,692.56 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 1,877.00 PITEL SEPTIC INC 675.00 PRECISION SERVICE & PART 296.99 PROSAFETY INC 62.80 RADICOM INC 3,868.00 REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 110.00 REISHUS, DEIRDRE 504.00 RELIABLE MAINTENANCE INC 300.00 RIETESEL, BYRON 20.00 ROC CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 282.73 S&S WORLDWIDE INC 69.00 S-F ANALYTICAL LABORATOR 485.00 SEC GROUP INC 37,158.93 SIL FITNESS INC 370.20 STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 222.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 69.00 THOME, BRYAN 16.62 TONYAN, LUCY 513.00 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTEC 105.00 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 4,489.00 USA BLUEBOOK 584.20 VERIZON WIRELESS 89.15 WABASH VALLEY MANUFACTUR 383.20 WALMART COMMUNITY 183.10 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 5,000.00 ZIMMERMAN, BOB 91.58 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 7,950.00 GRAND TOTALS 177,176.41 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 74,555.43 WATER/SEWER FUND 58,559.74 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 36,144.43 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 58.80 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 7,358.01 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 500.00 TOTALS 177,176.41 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. s Annual Meeting April 25,2011 Page 5 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A MINOR VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 614 JOHN STREET, ROBERT MARTEL Deputy Administrator Martin stated a request was submitted by Robert Martel for a minor variance to allow the construction of an attached garage on his property located at 614 John Street. The request was considered at a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14, 2011 at which time the applicant received a recommendation to unanimously approve the request. An ordinance has been prepared for Council consideration to approve the minor setback variance of 32" in the corner side yard to allow the construction of a detached garage. Motion by Santi, seconded by Glab, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance authorizing the approval of a minor setback variance of 32" in the corner side yard of the property located at 614 John Street to allow the construction of an attached garage as requested by Robert Martel. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS AND ORDINANCE REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSES FROM TWO TO ONE City Administrator Black stated each year at the annual meeting, owners of establishments serving and/or selling alcoholic beverages located in the City limits must renew their liquor licenses by the end of the fiscal year. Applicants and managers have been fingerprinted and all license fees have been paid. City Administrator Black noted two minor changes in the proposed award of licenses: 1. Reduction in number of Class H licenses from two to one as Pizza Hut is no longer seeking a liquor license. Consequently an ordinance has been prepared reducing the number of Class H licenses from two to one; and 2. Name change in Class A-18 license from Mulligan's to Twisted Moose. The following establishments have requested licenses for fiscal year 2011/2012: CLASS A BEER&LIQUOR-$1.400 A-15 Route 31Banquet&Conference Center A-1 McHenry Country Club A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-2 Fire Wood Restaurant A-17 Main Street Station A-3 Fox Hole Tap&Pizzeria A-18 Twisted Moose A-4 Ye Olde Corner Tap A-19 Buddyz Riverwalk A-5 Chili's Grill&Bar A-20 Corkscrew Pointe A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant A-7 N/A A-22 Monaco's A-8 Dunhill's Prime Steakhouse A-23 Vickie's Place A-9 Bimbo's Bar&Grill A-24 Las Palmas Mexican Rest&Bar A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar&Grill A-11 Town Club A-26 The Olive Garden Restaurant A-12 After the Fox A-27 Nicolino's A-13 Main Street Saloon A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant `i A-14 Windy City Wings Co. Annual Meeting April 25,2011 Page 6 CLASS F2 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 F2-1 N/A CLASS Al BEER&WINE-$1,250 F2-2 Osco Drug Store N/A F2-3 Jewel Food Store F2-4 River Road Shell CLASS B PACKAGED BEER&WINE-$700 F2-5 Sunrise Grocery&Liquor B-1 Aldi F2-6 Wal-Mart Store#1377 B-2 N/A F2-7 La Huerta Carniceria B-3 7-Eleven F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market B-4 Walgreens F2-9 Meijer Store#218 CLASS D BEER&LIQUOR(NFP)-$100 F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry D-2 McHenry American Legion Post#491 CLASS F3 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 D-3 VFW Veterans Club,Inc. F3-1 McHenry BP 73-2 Bull Valley BP CLASS El SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY-S1.500 N/A CLASS G1 BEER&LIQUOR—SERVICE BAR-$700 G1-1 Burrito City y Mariscos Estilo Nayarit CLASS E2 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY(NFP)$100 G1-2 Touch of Italy N/A G1-3 Toluca's III G1-4 Windhill Restaurant CLASS Fl PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$1.100 G1-5 Green Street Cafe F3-1 Binny's Beverage Depot G1-6 Brunch Cafe F1-2 McHenry Liquors,Inc. CLASS H BEER&WINE ONLY-$700 F1-3 Liquor&Wine Place H-1 N/A F1-4 Sam's Liquors&Wine H-2 N/A F1-5 Family Food Mart H-3 Jimano's Pizza Alderman Peterson inquired which class license includes the service stations. Mayor Low responded the Class F licenses authorize the sale of alcohol by service stations. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Blake, to accept the Mayor's recommendation to pass an ordinance reducing the number of Class H Liquor Licenses from two to one, and to award the 2011/2012 Annual Liquor License Renewals as follows: CLASS A BEER&LIQUOR-$1,400 A-22 Monaco's A-1 McHenry Country Club A-23 Vickie's Place A-2 Fire Wood Restaurant A-24 Las Palmas Mexican Rest&Bar A-3 Fox Hole Tap&Pizzeria A-25 Applebee's Neighborhood Bar&Grill A-4 Ye Olde Corner Tap A-26 The Olive Garden Restaurant A-5 Chili's Grill&Bar A-27 Nicolino's A-6 The Gambler of McHenry A-28 Green Peapod Restaurant A-7 N/A A-8 Dunhill's Prime Steakhouse CLASS Al BEER&WINE-$1,250 A-9 Bimbo's Bar&Grill N/A A-10 The Old Bridge Tavern A-11 Town Club CLASS B PACKAGED BEER&WINE-$700 A-12 After the Fox B-1 Aldi A-13 Main Street Saloon B-2 N/A A-14 Windy City Wings Co. B-3 7-Eleven A-15 Route 31Banquet&Conference Center B-4 Walgreens A-16 Village Squire of McHenry A-17 Main Street Station CLASS D BEER&LIQUOR(NFP)-$100 -- A-18 Twisted Moose D-1 Liberty Club of McHenry A-19 Buddyz Riverwalk D-2 McHenry American Legion Post#491 / A-20 Corkscrew Pointe D-3 VFW Veterans Club,Inc. A-21 Plum Garden Restaurant Annual Meeting Page 7 April 25,2011 CLASS El SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY-$1.S00 F2-9 Meijer Store#218 N/A F2-10 Riverside Shop-N-Go ' CLASS E2 SPECIAL OCCASION FACILITY(NFP)$100 CLASS F3 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 N/A F3-1 McHenry BP F3-2 Bull Valley BP CLASS Fl PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$1.100 F1-1 Binny's Beverage Depot CLASS G1 BEER&LIQUOR—SERVICE BAR-$700 F1-2 McHenry Liquors,Inc. G1-1 Burrito City y Mariscos Estilo Nayarit F1-3 Liquor&Wine Place G1-2 Touch of Italy F1-4 Sam's Liquors&Wine G1-3 Toluca's III F1-5 Family Food Mart G1-4 Windhill Restaurant G1-5 Green Street Cafe CLASS F2 PACKAGED BEER&LIQUOR-$800 G1-6 Brunch Cafe F2-1 N/A F2-2 Osco Drug Store CLASS H BEER&WINE ONLY-$700 F2-3 Jewel Food Store H-1 N/A F2-4 River Road Shell H-2 N/A F2-5 Sunrise Grocery&Liquor H-3 Jimano's Pizza F2-6 Wal-Mart Store#1377 F2-7 La Huerta Carniceria F2-8 Angelo's Fresh Market Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF REGENCY CENTERS SALES TAX REBATE REQUEST In attendance was Matt Hindy, Regency Centers' Senior Manager for Investments. Deputy Administrator Martin provided Council with a history of the occupancy of the McHenry Commons Shopping Center. The center was constructed in 1987 and consists of approximately 203,000 square feet of inline retail space. The center, excluding the outlots, is owned by two parties. Regency Centers owns the northern portion of the center whose former anchor was Omni/Dominick's. Deputy Administrator Martin noted since Dominick's vacated the site in 2007, the center has struggled to remain viable. Deputy Administrator Martin stated Regency Centers has worked with Staff for several years to attract a tenant to fill the vacant former Dominick's site. Filling the large amount of square footage and costs associated with retrofitting the facility for a new tenant present barriers difficult to overcome. Consequently, Regency Centers has approached Staff in an effort to seek financial assistance in the form of a sales tax rebate to partially offset the capital investment required to fill the remaining 52,334 square feet. They have been in negotiations for some time with a major retailer. Regency Centers is proposing to invest approximately $1.1 million into the former Dominick's site to retrofit it into a useable space for the proposed retailer. Regency Centers has indicated they cannot absorb the entire cost of the retrofit and still make the investment worthwhile. They are seeking a sales tax rebate to assist with retrofitting the facility. Deputy Administrator Martin stated retailers are vying for position in the north �' Richmond Road corridor. There is concern that retailers will follow WalMart as it moves further Annual Meeting Page 8 April 25,2011 north to Johnsburg. Staff believes the Regency Centers' proposal to retrofit the facility would revitalize the McHenry Commons Shopping Center. Deputy Administrator Martin noted Hobby Lobby is proposing to locate in the 52,334 square foot space. Staff believes this is a good fit for the shopping center and supports Council consideration of the sales tax rebate. Alderman Schaefer inquired if Hobby Lobby is definitely moving into the center. Mr. Hindy acknowledged Hobby Lobby has provided a Letter of Intent. In response to Alderman Sar`i's inquiry, Mr. Hindy stated they do not have a signed lease with Hobby Lobby at this time. However, for more than five years, they have expressed their intention to lease space in McHenry Commons. Alderman Condon stated her belief that this would be a great location for Hobby Lobby. She noted she initially had concerns regarding the proposed rebate; however this shopping center is in a unique situation. Alderman Condon suggested consideration of cross-access with Steak 'n Shake might be appropriate at this time. Alderman Peterson inquired what the developer is requesting. Mr. Hindy responded Regency Centers is looking for roughly$1.1 million rebate over a 20-year period. Alderman Blake noted he has never been fond of issuing rebates. He stated his belief it is unfair to other businesses in town to grant a tax rebate to one entity. Alderman Glab stated he does not know if Hobby Lobby would bring that much life into the shopping center. It is a good location. However, whether the City should finance the venture is questionable. Alderman Glab noted he would like to see a more detailed plan for the project and stated he would be cautious regarding making a decision on such a request. Alderman Schaefer inquired as to the number of employees Hobby Lobby would have. Mr. Hindy responded it is unknown at this time. Alderman Schaefer stated he would like more information as to the number of job created by the venture before making a decision. Alderman Wimmer inquired about the anticipated improvements. He questioned whether there would be upgrades to the electric, significant exterior modifications, etc. He noted he has no issues with the request. Alderman Peterson stated this location appears to be more of an anchor for the center and surrounding businesses. For that reason he has no problem with the request for tax rebate. Mayor Low concurred with Alderman Peterson. She noted all mayors in surrounding municipalities are facing the same dilemma with shopping center vacancies. Annual Meeting Page 9 April 25,2011 Alderman Condon concurred with Alderman Peterson and Mayor Low. She did however express concern regarding the $1 million rebate request and the fact that it represents almost the entire amount being invested in the project. She also acknowledged the Steak 'n Shake cross-access is important to her. Alderman Glab stated before cross-access is discussed, more research should be done regarding visibility. He expressed concern with starting a precedent with a tax rebate. Alderman Condon outlined the history of the City's previous attempts to create cross- access between Steak 'n Shake, Fast Eddies and Burger King to the McHenry Commons Shopping Center. She noted the Community Development Committee has been speaking with all affected parties for :1 number of years regarding business retention and a need for the cross- access between then- parcels. Alderman Condon stated long-term thinking must prevail and each matter must "-_ assessed on a case by case basis. Alderman Glab requested Council be provided with minutes of the meetings during which cross-access among these parcels was discussed. Mr. Hindy noted Regency Centers purchased the property in 2005 and at that time there was no discussion regarding cross-access among adjacent properties. Mayor Low stated she was looking for consensus to proceed with the request. She ` noted it appears that most members of Council favor moving forward with the request. She directed Staff to proceed with appropriate agreements and paperwork. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low stated all annual appointees have done an extraordinary job in carrying out their responsibilities. Due to the resignation of Police Pension Board member Robert Hettermann, she intends to appoint Jon Meyer to complete Mr. Hettermann's unexpired term. Mayor Low announced her intent to appoint the following at this evening's meeting and requested Council confirmation of the appointments as presented: City Administrator/Department Heads Expiration City Administrator Christopher J Black 4/30/2012 Director Construction&Neighborhood Services Ryan Schwalenberg 4/30/2012 Director Parks and Recreation Peter J Merkel 4/30/2012 Director Public Works Jon M Schmitt 4/30/2012 Chief of Police John M Jones 4/30/2012 Municipal Consulting Firms Expiration Corporate Attorney Zukowski, Rogers, Flood& McArdle 4/30/2012 Labor Attorney Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper&Gilbert Ltd 4/30/2012 Traffic Court Attorney Patrick J McAndrews 4/30/2012 City Engineer HR Green Inc 4/30/2012 Annual Meeting Page 10 April 25,2011 Administrative Law Judge Harry Semrow 4/30/2012 Boards/Commissions Expiration Planning&Zoning Commission: Joseph Doherty 4/30/2016 Landmark Commission: Lauren Adams 4/30/2012 Chris Bassi 4/30/2014 Kaaren Gies 4/30/2014 Michelle Peterson 4/30/2014 Marie Wilt 4/30/2014 Environmental Advisory Commission: Margie McCarthy 4/30/2013 Police Commission: Michael Roberts 4/30/2014 Police Pension Board: Jon Meyer 4/30/2013 Ormel Prust 4/30/2013 Emergency Services&Disaster Agency: Jon Schmitt 4/30/2012 Sgt Tom Wa,.;h. 4/30/2012 Ryan Schwalenberg 4/30/2012 Fire Chief Anthony Huemann 4/30/2012 Standing Committees of Council Community Development Committee: Chair Condon,Santi, Peterson Finance and Personnel Committee: Chair Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer Parks and Recreation Committee: Chair Peterson, Glab,Schaefer Public Works Committee: Chair Wimmer,Santi, Blake Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Blake, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of the following as presented: City Administrator/Department Heads Expiration City Administrator Christopher J Black 4/30/2012 Director Construction& Neighborhood Services Ryan Schwalenberg 4/30/2012 Director Parks and Recreation Peter Merkel 4/30/2012 Director Public Works Jon M Schmitt 4/30/2012 Chief of Police John M Jones 4/30/2012 Municipal Consulting Firms Expiration Corporate Attorney Zukowski, Rogers, Flood&McArdle 4/30/2012 Labor Attorney Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper&Gilbert Ltd 4/30/2012 Traffic Court Attorney Patrick J McAndrews 4/30/2012 City Engineer HR Green Inc 4/30/2012 Administrative Law Judge Harry Semrow 4/30/2012 Boards/Commissions Expiration Planning&Zoning Commission: Joseph Doherty 4/30/2016 Landmark Commission: Lauren Adams 4/30/2012 Chris Bassi 4/30/2014 _ Kaaren Gies 4/30/2014 Michelle Peterson 4/30/2014 Marie Wilt 4/30/2014 Annual Meeting Page 11 April 25,2011 Environmental Advisory Commission: Margie McCarthy 4/30/2013 Police Commission: Michael Roberts 4/30/2014 Police Pension Board: Jon Meyer 4/30/2013 Ormel Prust 4/30/2013 Emergency Services& Disaster Agency: Jon Schmitt 4/30/2012 Sgt Tom Walsh 4/30/2012 Ryan Schwalenberg 4/30/2012 Fire Chief Anthony Huemann 4/30/2012 Standing Committees of Council Community Development Committee: Chair Condon,Santi, Peterson Finance and Personnel Committee: Chair Schaefer, Blake,Wimmer Parks and Recreation Committee: Chair Peterson,Glab,Schaefer Public Works Committee: Chair Wimmer,Sand, Blake Voting Aye:,_ Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Low announced the following upcoming events: 1. Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 29th at 3 p.m. in the Municipal Center Council Chambers. The City will be planting 8-10 trees this year; 2. Saturday, April 30th is the Pioneer Center Sleep-Out for Shelter at Petersen Park; ' 3. City Vehicle Stickers will go on sale on Monday, May 2"d. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a committee meeting is re-scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 7 p.m. The meeting had previously been scheduled for May 11tn STAFF REPORTS There were no Staff Reports. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Alderman Glab thanked Mayor Low and Staff for arranging for the opportunity to tour the Riverwalk Center. Alderman Glab stated he would like to make a motion that if a further proposal regarding the Riverwalk Center Development Agreement is brought forward to Council, it should include a specific date for reconversion back to condos. Mayor Low stated she could not accept a motion on the floor for a matter that is not listed on Council's Agenda for this evening's meeting. Annual Meeting Page 12 April 25,2011 Attorney McArdle confirmed there cannot be a second on the motion as it concerned a matter not included on the Agenda. City Administrator Black announced Staff is working on language for the amendment to the redevelopment agreement for the Riverwalk Center which would include a date by which the apartments would be converted to condos. Alderman Glab referenced the fence matter broached by Mr. Metz at the April 18, 2011 meeting and requested the matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Mayor Low stated City Administrator Black worked with Mr. Metz and the matter has been resolved. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Condon, seconded by Blake, to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Maypr City Clerk