HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/11/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 10, 1999 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey. Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:35 p.m. Alderman Baird arrived at 7:37
p.m. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City
Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Public
Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community
Development Napolitano, Assistant Administrator Maxeiner. Absent: None.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minutes of Public Input Session.
Alderman Murgatroyd arrived at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENTATION: MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION CONTEST WINNERS
Mayor Cuda presented Millennium celebration sweatshirts to Dan Ellicson, first
place winner of the Millennium Celebration Banner Contest, and Andrew Green, author
of the Millennium Time Capsule plaque inscription. Council thanked both gentlemen for
their contributions toward the City of McHenry`s Millennium Celebration.
Alderman Baird arrived at 7:37 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Approval of Semi-Annual 1990 General Obligation Bond Payment for Interest
and Agent Fees in the amount of $259,105.77;
■ Approval of Request for Proposals for Televising Sewers;
■ Approval to advertise for Police Department Telecommunications position;
■ Approval of Proclamation declaring November 15-November 19, 1999
American Education Week;
■ Approval of Temporary Signs and waiving fees for St. Patrick Parish Craft
Show;
■ Approval City Council Meeting Minutes:
■ October 20, 1999.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
SIDEWALK INSTALLATION EXTENSION REQUEST — OLDE MILL PONDS
Pat Stanley of Inland Real Estate Development Corporation was in attendance.
Mr. Stanley requested Council grant a one-year extension to Inland Real Estate
Development Corporation for the installation of sidewalks within the Olde Mill Ponds
Subdivision. Specific sidewalks would be installed, however, to provide a complete link
throughout the subdivision. Staff informed Council a previous extension request was
granted Inland Real Estate Development Corporation last season. Staff has not
received one complaint about incomplete sidewalks, even though Inland is in its third
full year of subdivision development. Previously, Green Valley Subdivision residents
complained to the City Council about unfinished sidewalks. Since that time, all
requests for extensions of time have been brought before City Council. Staff also
informed Council all other public improvements have been completed including final
street surfacing. Final inspection by the City has not been completed for acceptance of
public improvements. Some discussion followed.
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Alderman Glab requested future residential annexations include language
requiring the installation of sidewalks within a specified time frame of days and/or
months for all lots where sidewalks have been installed on either side. Some
discussion followed regarding the destruction and subsequent replacement of
sidewalks during home construction. Alderman Baird suggested Council evaluate
sidewalks installed on Turnberry Drive prior to home construction. He also noted
Council previously agreed to require sidewalk buildout once a subdivision was 80%
complete. Further discussion followed regarding Inland's proposal to provide a
complete sidewalk link through the Olde Mill Ponds subdivision.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to grant a one-year sidewalk installation
extension from the date of the original Letter of Credit expiration date to Inland Real
Estate Development Corporation to complete the installation of the remaining
sidewalks within the Olde Mill Ponds subdivision, subject to the construction of a
complete sidewalk link through the Olde Mill Ponds subdivision by installing sidewalks
in front of lots 21 , 23, 24, and 25.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — WATER CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
FEES
Mayor Cuda reported the Finance and Personnel Committee at its October 20,
1999 meeting, unanimously recommended the increase of Water Capital Development
Fees for residential dwelling units. Water Capital Development Fees are charged new
water users tapping into the City's water supply and distribution system. Fees are paid
upon building permit issuance. Water Capital Development Fees are segregated from
other water and sewer revenues into a special purpose fund which is used only for the
construction, expansion, and extension of the water system necessitated by new
development. City Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman completed a review and
analysis of the City's water supply and storage to determine future capital
improvements necessary to accommodate continued growth within the City of
McHenry. The proposed new fee increase has been developed based on these findings.
The Finance and Personnel Committee is recommending the following increases:
Single Family Dwellings Current Water Fee Proposed Water Fee
2 bedroom or less $ 683.00 $1 ,352.00
3 bedroom $ 981 .00 $2,345.00
4 bedroom $1 ,273.00 $2,522.00
5 bedroom or more $1 ,275.00 $2,526.00
The Finance and Personnel Committee also recommended a 90-day grace period,
subsequent to the passage of this ordinance. This grace period would permit Staff an
opportunity to provide adequate notice of the increase to area builders and contractors.
Staff reported the yearly increase, based on the Construction Cost Index, would be
effective May 1 , 2001 . _t
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd stated the
proposed increase was reflective of the current cost for water capital improvements,
including wells, treatment plant, water towers, and main extensions. Alderman
McClatchey also supported the fee increase, citing the importance of planned growth
management.
Alderman Bolger opined, although an increase in the Water Capital Development
Fees was needed, the proposed amount was too high. In addition, he suggested the 4-
bedroom and 5-bedroom or more categories be combined. Some discussion followed.
It was the consensus of Council to combine the 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom or
more categories into one category, entitled 4-bedrooms or more.
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Mayor Cuda opened the floor to audience comment.
Bruce Deason, Vice President of Home Builders Association, addressed Council.
Mr. Deason questioned City Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman's projected cost
estimates used to determine the proposed Water Capital Development Fee increase. He
also questioned the population equivalent estimates. Addressing the next Agenda Item
as well, Mr. Deason opined the proposed Park Developer Donation was too high. The
formula used by the City of McHenry to calculate the Developer Donation amount is
based on a faulty ratio of 1 .5 acres/100 persons. He stated the developmental
standard was 5.5 acres/1 ,000 persons. He noted the City of Woodstock and City of
Crystal Lake utilized a 10-acre/1 ,000 persons ratio. Further discussion followed
regarding Water Capital Improvement cost estimates.
In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, Mr. Deason stated his figures did
not include financing. Mr. Deason requested Council reconsider the proposed Water
Capital Development Fee increase. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested Council approve
the proposed Water Capital Development Fee increase and invite the Builder's
Association to provide additional substantive information for Council review. He noted
the proposed increase would not take effect for 90 days.
Alderman Baird opined the City's Capital Development Fund has never had
enough money to complete infrastructure projects. Development should pay for itself.
Mayor Cuda recognized Susan Hutchinson, of the McHenry County Association
of Realtors. Ms. Hutchinson addressed Council stating the formula utilized to develop
the proposed increase might be overly simplified. She suggested Council investigate
formulas utilized by other municipalities. Alderman Bolger suggested the increase be
�- initiated in two steps:
■ The first step would be effective after January 1 , 2000;
■ The second step would be effective after January 1 , 2001 .
Local developer and home builder Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builders addressed
Council. In response to Mr. Gerstad's inquiry City Administrator Lobaito stated the
difference between Water Capital Development Fees of a 3-bedroom and a 4-bedroom
home was based on the Illinois School Consulting Service formula. The Illinois School
Consulting Service determines the population per home. Mr. Gerstad also requested
Council reconsider the proposed Water Capital Development Fee increase. Further
discussion followed regarding a two-step approach to the proposed Water Capital
Development Fee increase.
Alderman Bolger suggested Council approve 60% of the proposed Water Capital
Development Fee increase effective 90 days after ordinance passage, and the
proposed total increase effective one year later. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by McClatchey, to pass an ordinance
increasing Water Capital Development Fees at 60% of the proposed increase effective
90 days after ordinance passage, as follows:
Detached Single Family:
Two bedroom or less $1,084.00
Three bedroom $1,799.00
Four bedroom or more $2,022.00
Attached Single Family:
One bedroom $ 642.00
Two bedroom $1,070.00
Three bedroom $1,285.00
Four bedroom or more $1,690.00
Apartments:
Efficiency $ 695.00
One bedroom $ 945.00
Two bedroom $1,029.00
Three bedroom $1,640.00
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and the full proposed increase effective one full year later as follows:
Detached Single Family:
Two bedroom or less $1,352.00
Three bedroom $2,345.00
Four bedroom or more $2,522.00
Attached Single Family:
One bedroom $ 800.00
Two bedroom $1,334.00
Three bedroom $1,603.00
Four bedroom or more $2,108.00
Apartments:
Efficiency $ 867.00
One bedroom $1,178.00
Two bedroom $1,283.00
Three bedroom $2,046.00
with the understanding the annual Construction Cost Index will be put in place May 1 ,
2001 , and the Five-bedroom category will be combined with the Four-bedroom
category
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd.
Voting Nay: McClatchey, Baird.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City engineering firm Baxter and Woodman representative Carl Moon informed
Council Baxter and Woodman formula calculations were based on an operating period
of 24-hours. Mayor Cuda invited Mr. Deason of the Home Builders Association to
provide substantive information regarding capital improvement cost estimates to Staff
before December 1st for further consideration.,
SUBDIVISION CONTROL AND MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS —PARK
DEVELOPER DONATION FEES
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
Finance and Personnel Committee at its October 27, 1999 meeting unanimously
recommended an increase in the Park Developer Donation collected by the City for
each new dwelling unit. Park Developer Donations are based on a formula that
calculates the population generated by a new subdivision and the acreage of park lands
needed to serve this population. The City`s current formula requires 1 .5 acres/100
persons. The City`s Subdivision Control Ordinance permits the acceptance of land or a
cash donation in lieu of land. The amount of the cash donation is calculated by
multiplying the amount of land required to serve the new subdivision by the fair market
value of an improved acre of residential land in the City. Currently, the City of
McHenry uses a fair market value of $36,820/acre. As the fair market had not been
reviewed since 1991 , Council hired an appraiser to conduct a study to determine the
present value of improved residential land in the City of McHenry. Based on the
appraisal, the fair market value was estimated to be $1 13,000/acre. The Finance and
Personnel Committee determined that an increase in the fair market value of an
improved acre of residential land in the City of McHenry to $100,000/acre was
appropriate. The population table utilized to calculate the number of persons generated
by a new subdivision is published by the Illinois School Consulting Services. The Illinois
School Consulting Services version presently used by the City of McHenry dates back
to 1989. The table has been updated, most recently in 1996. The Committee
unanimously recommended Council adopt the 1996 Illinois School Consulting Services
Population Table as well. Some discussion followed.
Alderman Bolger suggested the fair market value be tied to 1 acre of unimproved
land as opposed to improved property. Aldermen Glab and Murgatroyd responded,
noting most residents expect improved park areas, including washroom facilities,
lighted ball fields, and access to water.
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Susan Hutchinson of the McHenry County Association of Realtors addressed
Council, noting the Parks and Recreation National Association standard formula for
park lands is 5.5 acres/1 ,000 persons. She also noted neighboring municipalities,
specifically Woodstock and Crystal Lake, utilize a formula of 10 acres/1 ,000 persons.
She suggested Council review and evaluate its current Parks Developer Donation
formula.
Staff noted both Woodstock and Crystal Lake have park districts and the City of
McHenry has a Parks Department. Further discussion followed.
Local developer and home builder Roger Gerstad of Gerstad Builders addressed
Council. He provided Council with a brief synopsis of the City of McHenry past growth
patterns and noted past Park Developer Donations were utilized to build Knox Park
Pool. He suggested Council consider accepting the construction and development of
ball fields, tennis courts and other park amenities in lieu of passive detention areas.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to pass an ordinance amending the
Subdivision Control Ordinance and Municipal Code to increase the fair market value of
a developed residential lot to $100,000/acre; to amend the Developer Donation Fees
as follows:
Detached Single Family
Two bedroom $3,026
Three bedroom $4,349
Four bedroom $5,646
Five bedroom $5,655
Attached Single Family
One bedroom $1,790
Two bedroom $2,985
Three bedroom $3,588
Four bedroom $4,718
Apartments
Efficiency $1,941
One bedroom $2,637
Two bedroom $2,871
Three bedroom $4,580
and that a 90-day grace period following date of passage be granted to phase in the
new fee structure; and that the Park Developer Donation Fees be increased in 2001 as
dictated by current Consumer Price Index adjustments; and that the Illinois School
consulting Services Population Table of 1996 be adopted.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda appointed Aldermen Glab and Murgatroyd to an Ad Hoc Police
Liaison Committee. This Committee will meet with Board representatives from
McHenry High School District 156 to discuss and resolve all outstanding Police Liaison
contractual items. The draft agreement will then be presented to full Council for formal
action.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reminded
Council a Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,
November 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Personnel Policy revisions, refunding
of the 1990 General Obligation bonds, and Police Department Budget reallocation.
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Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman McClatchey noted the
Community Development Committee had met prior to this evening's regularly
scheduled Council Meeting to discuss driveway regulations, an adult use ordinance,
and cell tower regulations. Minutes will be forthcoming. Draft ordinances on cell tower
and driveway regulations will be presented to full Council for consideration and formal
action. ....
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Community Development Napolitano reported the McHenry Economic
Development Commission met on Tuesday, November 9, 1999. Economic
Development Commission representatives will be requesting an appearance before
Council for a formal presentation seeking Council's input and support of the Economic
Development Commission Special Project, the McHenry Riverwalk.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the National Park and
Recreation Association reports a 5.5 acre/1 ,000 average ratio for metro areas
parklands, but recommends a 10 acre/1 ,000 population ratio. Director Merkel stated
the formula currently utilized for the City of McHenry, 1 .5 acres/100 persons, was a
conscientious choice by Council to take a leadership position in reserving open
recreational space for the community.
City Administrator Lobaito reported the proposed boundary agreement with the
Village of Prairie Grove was delivered by the newly hired City Administrator. A copy of
the proposed draft will be provided Council for review. Alderman Baird requested
additional information, specifically, copies of the Village of Prairie Grove's Zoning Map,
Comprehensive Plan, and the location of the Facility Planning Area boundary.
City Clerk Althoff reminded Council of the Christmas Along the Fox activities
scheduled for Sunday, November 14'. She also informed Council a Townhall Meeting
had been scheduled to discuss the closing of the North Chicago Veteran's Medical
Facility. The meeting will be held at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars facility on Route
120, November 16th at 9:00 a.m. United States Representative Manzullo will be the
moderator. State Representatives Cal Skinner and Jack Franks, in addition to State
Senator Dick Klemm, were invited to attend, as well. City Clerk Althoff also noted
information on House Bill 523 Local Option Sales Tax would be provided Council in
Friday's Agenda Packet. House Bill 523 permits non-Home Rule municipalities, by
referendum, to impose a '/2 cent sales tax on goods, excepting food and drugs, to be
utilized for infrastructure improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Baird requested Chief Kostecki provide additional police coverage on
Green Street. He noted he had received numerous complaints regarding speeding in
this vicinity. Alderman Baird also noted further review of the City ball fields has
resulted in the suggestion by Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel to enlarge both
ball fields located at Knox Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel stated, with
the assistance of the Public Works Department, the Parks Department could easily
make a few minor variations at both Knox Park ball fields enabling the City to
accommodate more team play at each field. Some discussion followed. Mayor Cuda
suggested Director Merkel provide Council with a detailed memo outlining his proposal
in Friday's Agenda Packet. He also directed Staff to contact the girls Pigtail Softball
League, informing them of Director Merkel's proposal.
Alderman Glab suggested the development and location of a City skateboard
park be addressed at the next Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting. He also
informed Council of a concerned parents meeting to address the development of a
skateboard park. The meeting will be held at Parkland School on Wednesday,
November 17th at 3:00 p.m. Alderman Glab also requested Staff investigate and
provide additional information regarding the proposed development of the Pacini
Business Park on Route 31 south of the McHenry Corporate Center. He specifically
questioned the extension of Ridgeview Drive from the Corporate Center to this
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development. In the event of an extension, Alderman Glab suggested Staff review the
need for a traffic signal, specifically, a stop light, at the intersection of Ridgeview Drive
and Bull Valley Road. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator
Lobaito noted the McHenry County Transportation Department is conducting a speed
limit study on Bull Valley Road. Letters have been sent regarding the McHenry City
Council's concern regarding the speed limit on Bull Valley Road in this area.
Alderman Bolger left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Alderman Glab also requested Staff investigate reports of construction debris
and dirt on Dartmoor Drive west of the bridge. Staff concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to go into Executive Session to
discuss Property Acquisition, Litigation and Personnel at 9:24 p.m.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Bolger.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 9:24 p.m.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to go back into Open Session at
10:39 p.m.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Bolger.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 10:39 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Voting Aye: Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Bolger.
Motion carried.
The meting was adjour )pd at 10:40 p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK