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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/02/1997 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Steven J. Cuda on Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: Locke. City Staff in attendance were: City Clerk Althoff, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police Joyce, City Attorney McArdle. Absent: Director of Public Works Batt. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Nancy Ghilarducci of 4316 Parkway addressed Council requesting immediate temporary or permanent correction of their drainage problems. Mrs. Ghilarducci distributed pictures of the flooding their home experiences whenever the City of McHenry receives a lengthy or rapid rainfall. William McGawley of 114 Ronda Road addressed Council requesting reconsideration of the installation of stop signs on those streets running perpendicular to Ronda Road. He noted since the sale of the model home in this area, traffic has been significantly reduced. Charlene Kraus of 1604 Riverside Drive addressed Council thanking them for their "pleasure drive" designation. She noted the truck traffic restrictions appear to be effective; however, speeding still seems to be a problem, particularly between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - HFK CORPORATION - ISSUANCE OF BONDS Mayor Cuda opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M. He reminded Council that at the February 5, 1997 regularly scheduled meeting, Council passed a resolution approving an enabling ordinance for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the acquisition and construction of a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility to be located in the McHenry Corporate Center at Ridgeview Drive in McHenry for HFK Corporation. This evening's public hearing is necessary to pass the Resolution authorizing the Mayor's and City Clerk's execution of all the corresponding documents associated with the issuance of these industrial bonds. In response to Mayor Cuda's inquiry, City Clerk Althoff informed Council no written or verbal comments and/or questions had been received by the Clerk's office. Mayor Cuda asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. There being none, Mayor Cuda requested the Public Hearing be closed. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to close the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Attorney McArdle informed Council he had reviewed the bonds and corresponding paperwork, finding all in order. He noted these bonds were Revenue, not Obligation Bonds, and in no way bound the City for repayment. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of Industrial Revenue Bonds not to exceed $4 million, and corresponding paperwork for the acquisition and construction of a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility to be located in the McHenry Corporate Center at Ridgeview Drive in McHenry, owned by 910 Tower Building Partnership and Oz Leasing Partnership. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. April 2, 1997 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Baird drew Council's attention to the March 19, 1997 minutes, noting the reference to the approval of the Final Plat of Inland's Business Park; wherein, the associated annexation agreement only provides for a 3-year preservation period for the 150-foot wide right-of-way necessary for the West McHenry Bypass. Alderman Baird also requested the removal of Consent Agenda Item No. 2 Ordinance Amending Traffic Code for further discussion of the ordinance amending the traffic code with regard to stop signs at John Street, Riverside Drive and Ronda Road in response to Mr. McGawley's concerns. Council concurred. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows, with the removal of Item No. 2, Ordinance Amending Traffic Code With Regard to Stop Signs at John Street, Riverside Drive and Ronda Road. (1) City Council Meeting Minutes: - March 12, 1997 Regular Meeting - March 19, 1997 Regular Meeting (3) Ordinance Rezoning Annexed Property - Centegra; (4) Payment to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corporation in the Amount of $393,355.80 for Sanitary Sewer System Improvements East of the River; (5) Sign Variance Request - Park Ridge Estates; (6) List of "As-Needed Checks" for review and approval as follows: (7) List of Bills for Approval, as follows: AS-NEEDED CHECKS General Fund 85288 HOME OF THE SPARROW $ 45.00 85289 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1289.80 85290 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 691.66 85291 ILLINOIS DEPT OF NATURAL $ 1286.00 85292 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 57.95 85293 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUND $ 25000.00 85294 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 3570.77 85295 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 109710.01 85299 NWBOCA $ 24.00 85301 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS $ 153.00 85302 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 85303 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1391.76 85304 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 4310.83 85305 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1362.60 85306 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4475.16 85307 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5284.91 85308 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 45955.88 85310 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 156.94 85311 CRIMINAL JUSTICE $ 69.95 85355 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 15.00 85356 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 346.06 85357 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 857.54 85358 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 30761.50 85359 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER $ 30.00 85360 ILLINOIS FIRE & POLICE $ 165.00 85453 HOME STATE BANK $ 375000.00 85454 INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCOUNT $ 8466.13 85455 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 594.30 85456 STATE OF WISCONISIN $ 5674.00 85457 PAYROLL ACCOUNT $ 106522.58 85458 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 5000.00 85459 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT $ 110.00 85460 ANTHONY A MILITANO $ 400.00 85461 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 150.00 85462 HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT $ 1391.76 85463 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 $ 3671.64 85464 NACO CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 1362 .60 85465 ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE $ 4398.67 85466 POLICE PENSION FUND $ 5284.91 - 85467 MCHENRY STATE BANK $ 45293.90 85468 FORT DEARBORN LIFE $ 268.66 Report Totals 800710.47 Water/Sewer Fund 13292 TIM'S EXCAVATING $ 2124.00 13293 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 103 .35 13294 RETIREMENT FUND $ 8129.17 13295 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 4665.00 13296 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL $ 1030.24 13297 GENERAL FUND $ 21465.18 13360 GENERAL FUND $ 425000.00 13361 GENERAL FUND $ 21398.47 Report Totals 483915.41 Parks Fund 7091 SUN LIFE OF CANADA $ 23 .85 7092 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE $ 975.00 7093 GENERAL FUND $ 9175.72 7106 WORLD CLASS TOURS $ 6450.00 7133 GENERAL FUND $ 7706.91 Report Totals 24331.48 April 2, 1997 Page 3 General Fund 85482 ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC $ 447.23 85483 AMERITECH $ 1608.14 85484 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 169.09 85485 AUTO TECH CENTERS INC $ 209.48 85486 BADGER UNIFORMS $ 1501.20 85487 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 556.00 85488 CURT CARVER $ 1872.00 85489 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING $ 425.00 85490 CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO $ 1980.04 85491 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 22.74 85492 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO $ 311.25 85493 JOSEPH DOHERTY $ 96.36 85494 DON'S TOWING $ 150.00 85495 EXTECH COMPANY $ 97.35 85496 FEDERAL MEDIA INC $ 55.04 85497 JOS D FOREMAN & CO $ 58.70 85498 FREUND INTERNATIONAL $ 198.62 85499 GERSTAD BUILDERS $ 43.20 85500 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS $ 85.19 85501 JOHN J HARRISON JR $ 17.68 85502 I.A.C.E. $ 10.00 85503 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE $ 5.00 85504 SHIRLEY JENKINS $ 125.95 85505 JOHN JONES $ 107.00 85506 KAR PRODUCTS $ 265.92 85507 JAMES A KEEVIL $ 23.50 85508 WILLIAM KOLLENKARK $ 26.92 85509 LETN $ 388.00 85510 KATHLEEN M LEONARD $ 107.00 85511 LOCKER'S FLOWERS $ 127.50 85512 NANCY LORCH $ 43.91 85513 MANPOWER $ 588.40 65514 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY $ 875.32 85515 MID-AMERICA TRUCK & EQUIP $ 105.61 85516 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT $ 13.18 85517 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY INC $ 95.50 85518 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES $ 9.00 85519 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 115.63 85520 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO $ 114.83 85521 NCE COMPUTER GROUP $ 585.00 85522 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 369.56 85523 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 560.29 85524 OAKS MARATHON $ 35.00 85525 RAY O'HERRON CO INC $ 1556.48 85526 PEDERSEN GMC $ 552.00 85527 PRECISION SHARPENING & $ 73.41 85528 REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY $ 2605.00 85529 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC $ 806.95 85530 ROCKFORD INDUSTRIAL $ 69.11 85531 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 938.59 85532 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT $ 79.54 85533 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSULT $ 2536.25 85534 STANS OFFICE MACHINES INC $ 116.17 85535 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE $ 10.00 85536 UPHOLSTER PLUS $ 120.00 85537 WINDSOR DOOR SALES & SERV $ 279.00 85538 SARA ZELEK $ 13 .81 85539 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & $ 101.25 85540 GREG LOFGREN $ 26.05 85541 PARK INN $ 46.62 Report Totals 24532.56 Water/Sewer Fund 13364 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO $ 1172.89 13365 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN $ 150.00 13366 AMERITECH $ 557.38 13367 ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC $ 301.40 13368 BATTERY NETWORK INC $ 48.96 13369 BAXTER & WOODMAN $ 1270.50 13370 DAN DUFFY $ 85.00 13371 LASALLE NATIONAL TRUST NA $ 694.22 13372 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER $ 324.00 13373 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 2.52 13374 NET MIDWEST INC $ 300.00 13375 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 1847.20 13376 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL $ 13.73 13377 PRODUCERS CHEMICAL CO $ 148.50 13378 ROWELL CHEMICAL CORP $ 641.38 13379 SAFETY KLEEN CORP $ 211.00 13380 SIDENER SUPPLY COMPANY $ 1092.68 13381 WATER SERVICES COMPANY $ 220.00 13382 WOODLAND RECYCLING & $ 2532.40 Report Totals 11613.76 April 2, 1997 Page 4 Parks Fund 7140 AMERITECH $ 179.56 7141 CLOCK TOWER DINNER $ 103 .50 7142 DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS $ 270.00 7143 IPRA $ 53 .00 7144 MCHENRY AREA YOUTH COMM $ 90.00 7145 MCH COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH $ 975.00 7146 MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS $ 8.78 7147 NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS $ 692.93 7148 TYLER SJOBLOM $ 240.00 7149 TRACEY MASBAUM $ 50.18 Report Totals 2662.95 Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Some discussion followed regarding the proposed stop sign installation at Ronda Road on Fairway, Skyway, Lorient, Bretons, Turnberry and Katie. Alderman Baird noted the proposed stop sign installations were initiated by requests from area residents. As Mr. McGawley, also an area resident, requested the reconsideration of the stop sign installation, Alderman Baird offered to conduct a poll of residents of the entire area to determine whether the stop signs were reasonable. It was the consensus of Council to pass the ordinance and reconsider the installation of stop signs at the intersections of Fairway, Skyway, Lorient, Bretons, Turnberry, and Katie when Alderman Baird's polling results were presented. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to pass an ordinance amending the City of McHenry's Municipal Traffic Code, Section 13, adding stop signs at the following intersections: - Westbound on John Street at Center; - Eastbound on John Street at Center; - Eastbound on Fairway Drive at Ronda Road; - Eastbound on Skyway Drive at Ronda Road; - Eastbound on Lorient Drive at Ronda Road; - Eastbound on Bretons Drive at Ronda Road; - Eastbound on Turnberry Drive at Ronda Road; - Eastbound on Katie Lane at Ronda Road; Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. PRESENTATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS BANK IN McHENRY Mayor Cuda informed Council this agenda item would be rescheduled for a future Council meeting, due to a medical emergency. In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel explained a wetland bank is a wetland typically 20 acres or more in size which is used to mitigate wetland impacts from other developments along the Fox River waterway and its tributaries. Director Merkel also noted that Mark Southern of Encap, Inc. and James Orth of The Levy Organization are only presenting their project for Council consideration. The project involves a 100-acre parcel of property that is contiguous to Curran Road between Illinois Route 120 and Bull Valley Road. Staff also informed Council additional research regarding the City's obligations concerning this project are being conducted by the City Planner, Phil Maggio. April 2, 1997 Page 5 PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF PETERSEN PARK WATERFRONT PLAN Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated that at the October 30, 1996 regularly scheduled meeting, Council approved the hiring of Ecological Planning, Inc. of Harvard, Illinois to assist in the development of a site plan for the Petersen Park waterfront property. Ecological Planning, Inc.'s Principals Steve and Kathy Weller, were in attendance. Mr. Weller informed Council a planning meeting was held on Thursday, December 12, 1996 to discuss the future uses of this site. Representatives from several community organizations and City staff members were in attendance. Based on the comments and discussions obtained at the December 12, 1996 meeting, a preliminary site plan has been developed. Kathy Weller presented the proposed site plan, requesting Council input and comment. She explained the primary goal of the waterfront plan is to include all current uses, provide for a variety of new recreational activities, as well as water-based recreational opportunities and improved lake access. Some discussion followed. Alderman Baird suggested this project be reviewed and investigated further by the Parks and Recreation Committee, particularly with regard to developmental costs. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to refer the Petersen Park Waterfront Site Plan to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further review and study, particularly with regard to cost estimates and project phasing. Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FIELD FOR McHENRY HORNETS JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE HOME GAMES Representatives of the McHenry Hornets Junior Football Association Board of Directors were in attendance. Board President, Patrick Guardyak, gave a brief historical background of the development of the McHenry Hornets Junior Football Association. He requested Council consider allocating a City park and recreation field for use by the McHenry Hornets team for home games during the months of August, September, October, and November, which would equate to approximately 30 home games. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Guardyak noted the Association utilizes McCracken High School practice field for some of its home games; however, by mid season this field is not in an acceptable condition for league games. Therefore, a new location is being sought. In response to Council inquiry, the football association stated the City would not be asked to provide any materials or bleachers. Further discussion followed regarding maintenance of the field. Council directed the McHenry Hornets Junior Football Association to work with Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel to determine the feasibility of providing a field site for the Association's use. FENCE VARIATION REQUEST - 4320 W. SOUTH STREET Property owner, Chris Sandoz, of 4320 W. South Street, was in attendance. He requested Council consider granting a 7-foot fence variation for his corner side yard property line on Lillian Street. Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito noted the proposed variance would not result in a sight line problem for motorists in the area. Director Lobaito also noted Council has historically approved 4-foot and 5-foot high picket fences in corner side yards within one foot of the property line. Mr. and Mrs. Sandoz are installing a 4-foot high wood picket fence. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to grant a 7-foot fence variation for a 4- foot high wood picket fence from the Lillian Street corner side yard property line at 4320 W. South Street. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. April 2, 1997 Page 6 SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST - 1742 N. RICHMOND ROAD, ALDI FOODS John Planert of Doyle Signs, Inc. was in attendance. He stated the Aldi's grocery store, located at 1742 N. Richmond Road, was requesting a sign variance for a second wall sign on the west elevation of the building. The second wall sign would be identical to the existing wall sign on the building's north elevation. The total sign area of both signs is 152 square feet, which is well below the maximum sign area permitted under City of McHenry ordinance. Alderman Baird, Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee, noted Aldi's request is consistent with past City Council approvals and with the proposed changes to the sign regulations, which are currently being reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. — Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to grant a sign variance to Aldi Foods, located at 1742 N. Richmond Road for the installation of a second wall sign measuring 76 square feet, on the west elevation of the building. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL CENTER City Clerk Althoff informed Council that $10,000 had been budgeted in the 1996-97 Building and Grounds Capital Outlay Fund for the purchase of video equipment in the Council Chambers. An informal committee made up of Building and Maintenance Supervisor John Harrison, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito, and City Clerk Althoff, reviewed specifications and equipment requirements, as well as room design. Requests for Proposals were sought and only ProCom Systems of Rockford, Illinois (the original communications systems audio/visual contractors for the municipal building) submitted a proposal in a not to exceed amount of $7,433.00.The proposal will not only allow for three color cameras and two 27" display monitors, but will substantially improve the sound and visual quality for rebroadcast on cable television. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bates, to approve the award to ProCom Systems of Rockford, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $7,433.00 for the purchase and installation of audio/visual equipment in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY'S SALE TAX EXEMPT NUMBER Mayor Cuda reported a formal request for use of the City's sales tax exempt I.D. number has been made by the Home Builders Association for Local Developers, as per his report at the March 5, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting. State Statute exempts developers from sales tax on materials purchased for construction or installation of public infrastructure improvements. The City of McHenry has, by --- policy, never allowed local developers who are not directly under contract to the City access to the sales tax exempt number. In response to Alderman Bates' inquiry, City Attorney McArdle noted public infrastructure was defined as anything secured by a letter of credit and conveyed to the City by title. Some discussion followed, with Alderman Bates recommending the City retain its current policy. Council directed City Clerk Althoff to provide further information regarding the process and policy of all other municipalities within McHenry County regarding the use of the sales tax exempt number. April 2, 1997 Page 7 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AMENDING THE CITY OF McHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 14-8 AND SECTION 14-21 Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito reminded Council at the March 5, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting several residents from the Mill Creek subdivision complained of construction noise disturbances, as well as street littering. At the direction of Council, City Attorney McArdle drafted two ordinances that specifically address the residents' complaints with regard to construction noise and construction littering on City streets. The proposed ordinances include a more significant minimum fine of $750/day for ordinance violations. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance amending the City of McHenry Municipal Code, Section 14-8 with regard to the maintenance of City streets during construction, to carry a minimum fine of $750 per day for ordinance violations. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinance amending the City of McHenry Municipal Code, Section 14-21 with regard to the operation of internal combustion engines, to carry a minimum fine of $750 per day for ordinance violations. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF McHENRY Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the City of McHenry celebrates Arbor Day annually with a planting ceremony held at the Municipal Center. This year's trees will be scheduled for planting at the Municipal Center and at several parks on Friday, April 25, 1997. The City has been awarded the Tree City U.S.A designation for the third consecutive year. The program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation and recognizes communities for their efforts in management of the urban forest. One of the four qualifying criteria for Tree City U.S.A. designation is the adoption of an Arbor Day resolution and hosting of an Arbor Day activity. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Lawson, to pass a resolution recognizing Friday, April 25, 1997 as Arbor Day in the City of McHenry. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda informed Council that the April 16, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting, which is the second meeting of the month and typically used as a workshop, will be devoted to discussions regarding the selection of a new City Administrator. Mike Casey of David M. Griffith and Associates will be in attendance. The newly elected Aldermen will also be invited to attend and participate in this regularly scheduled Council meeting agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Lawson, scheduled Finance Committee meetings for the next four Mondays: April 7th, 14th, 21 st and 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to discuss and finalize the City of McHenry's 1997-98 Budget. He also requested the newly elected Aldermen be informed of these meetings and invited to attend. April 2, 1997 Page 8 STAFF REPORTS Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito informed Council he had met with Irish Prairie Homeowner representatives regarding their allegations of structural and drainage problems created by the development of Inland Business Park. Preliminary investigation reveals Inland site development is not the cause. The piles of dirt are the beginning of the landscaping berms required by annexation agreement. All erosion concerns will be addressed and inspected by the Building and Zoning Department. The drainage problem referenced remains from the original construction of the Irish Prairie condominium development. A potential solution will be sought. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council a controlled burn of the City of McHenry's nature preserve, located directly across from the Municipal Building east of Green Street, will be conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources during the week of April 7th or the week of April 14th. City Clerk Althoff informed Council the $20,000 initial payment by Inland Management had been received for the Donovan Street lift station. She also distributed the approved 1996-97 Tax Levy calculation worksheet from the McHenry County Clerk's Office. Clerk Althoff noted a decrease in the levy rate of .0021 %. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bolger reported former Alderwoman Liz Nolan had expressed concern and distress over the continuing increase in costs for cable television service. He requested this matter be addressed during franchise renewal negotiations. Alderman Bolger also reported he and Mayor Cuda had met with the residents of Anne Street on Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. regarding flooding concerns. Director of Public Works Batt was instructed to investigate the cost of running an additional storm sewer line from Edgebrook School to the east side of Green Street. A temporary solution of cleaning out the drainage ditch was also suggested. -- Alderman Lawson requested consideration of restricting parking to the east side of Driftwood Trail near Riverwood School be placed on the April 23, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting's agenda. Council concurred. Alderman Bates informed Council he had attended the March 27, 1997 NISRA Board meeting, and an amendment to their budget will be presented to Council for approval at the April 23, 1997 regularly scheduled Council meeting. Some discussion followed regarding the Ghilarducci's request for a temporary solution to their drainage problem. Mayor Cuda noted a standing order had been placed with the Public Works Department to provide pumps in the event of a rapid or heavy rainfall. Alderman Baird requested the re-posting of "No Parking" signs on the south side of Beach Drive, along the conservation district area. He also noted that the ditch along Beach Drive is overgrown and needs to be cleaned. He also informed Council that the Fifth Grade Riverwood Mock City Council Meeting would be televised by TCI Cable on Channel 38 on Thursday, April 3, 1997 at 7:00 P.M and Thursday, April 24, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned ,9:37 P.M. f ' MAYOR CITY` LERK