HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/14/1999 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Cuda at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 14, 1999 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab,
McClatchey, Murgatroyd. Baird arrived at 7:35 p.m. Absent: None. City Staff in
attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk Althoff, City Attorney McArdle,
Chief of Police Kostecki, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works
Batt, Director of Community Development Napolitano. Absent: Assistant Administrator
Maxeiner.
Alderman Baird arrived at 7:35 p.m.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
Bob Kirschner, President of the Lakewood Subdivision Homeowners Association,
presented the City of McHenry and the McHenry Area Jaycees with a $100 check to be
earmarked for the July 4, 2000 Fireworks Display. He thanked the City of McHenry and
the McHenry Area Jaycees for an enjoyable and patriotic display.
Karen Riser of Bretons Drive expressed her support of Council's recent action
prohibiting left-hand turns onto State Route 120 from Green Street. She suggested,
however, Council consider the following alternative: the installation of a left-turn arrow
on each of the traffic signals facing Green Street, permitting left-hand turns. Council
thanked Ms. Riser for her suggestion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to approve the Consent Agenda as
follows:
■ Block Party Requests:
■ July 24, 1999, Millcreek Subdivision, by Ann Staehle;
■ August 7, 1999, Lakeland Shores, by Todd Marler;
■ August 28, 1999, Deerwood Subdivision, by Michelle DeCoursey;
■ Request to Advertise for Bids - Shamrock Lane/route 31 Traffic Signal;
■ Bills for Approval:
GENERAL FUND
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 85.66
ASECOM INC 421.92
BAEHNE, BOBBIE 56.00
BARN NURSERY, THE 356.68
BOLGER, BILL 35.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 2,687.02
BRUCE HARRIS & ASSOC INC 168.13
BUCKLEY, MELISSA 38.00
BURNS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 173.27
CARLSON, ELIZABETH 35.00
CHICAGO TRIBUNE 1,230.00
CHROMA CORP 65.00
CLARIANT CORP 65.00
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 425.00
CONSERV FS 629.00
DAGNAN, DENA 140.00
DAN J MARCINKO 79.99
DAVID W BARTIK 181.00
DEBOER ENTERPRISES, JOHN 476.00
DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS 75.00
DOHR, PEGGY 65.00
DUNNE, JOHN 245.96
EISERMAN, JERRY 64.52
EXTECH COMPANY 97.35
FOX LABS INTERNATIONAL I 1,758.31
G IMPRESSIONS 229.00
GENGLER, RICHARD 65.00
GERSTAD BUILDERS 7,794.70
GHERA, JEAN 35.00
GITZKE, WILLIAM J 274.70
HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 279.81
HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT 25.20
IACP 100.00
ICI DELUX PAINT CENTERS 4,920.00
IDEAL UNIFORM SERVICE 33.20
JCK CONTRACTOR 300.00
JERDEN, CINDY 62.73
JOAN JENSEMA 12.84
JOHN A LOBAITO 15.50
K-MART 30.00
KERRY STERBENZ 39.99
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KUNZER, KATHLEEN 31.94
LEONARDI'S FOOD 854.00
MAIN PAINT & DECORATING 70.46
MAR RAY STUDIO 2,050.00
MARIANNE KAE 128.44
MAXIM COMMUNICATIONS 266.20
MCH CTY SCHOOLS RECYCLIN 2,700.00
MCHENRY CTY HISTORICAL 20.00
MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 349.32
MCHENRY PRINTING SERVICE 288.45
MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 51.90
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 57.20
MIDWEST BANK OF MCHENRY 30.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 3,584.71
MORRIE & SONS 206.25
NORTHWEST HERALD 1,673.01
NYE, ALVERA 35.00
PACE 3,336.04
PARISI, PATTI 35.00
PEAVEY COMPANY, LYNN 120.00
PEREZ, DIANE 65.00
PETALS & STEMS 697.70
PETE MERKEL 15.48
PRIME COMMERCIAL CORP. 30.00
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 85.75
RADICOM INC 351.00
RAINBOW REFRESHMENTS INC 881.15
REICHERT CHEVROLET 301.14
RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 790.82
RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 79.10
RYAN SCHWALENBERG 12.00
SANTIAGO, SUSAN 22.50
SEARS HARDWARE 30.00
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 78.00
SIGN APPEAL 30.00
SIMON, SCOTT 12.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 883.75
SPORTDECALS INC 562.50
ST PATRICKS PARISH 65.00
STERNICKI, ARTHUR 12.00
SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 69.00
SUNDBLAD, BRET 12.00
TARGET 30.00
THOMPSON ELEVATOR 33.00
WEARGUARD 100.71
WIGHTMAN, TINA 180.00
WINDY CITY EQUIPMENT INC 3,310.75
WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 143.36
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO 31.00
WATER/SEWER FUND
AMERICAN INTERMAXX INC 2,048.85
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 440.00
CAREY ELECTRIC 70.00
GENERAL FUND 24.00
GURRIE, LETITIA 125.62
HYDROAIRE SALES INC 477.92
ILLINOIS RURAL WATER 47.50
JON SCHMITT 190.70
KURZ JR. ALFRED P 10.10
MAIN PAINT & DECORATING 11.97
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 60.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 850.47
MICHAEL REID 245.10
MID AMERICAN WATER OF 1,757.33
MIKE PALMER 125.10
MUNTERS CORPORATION 101.49
TOM SPAETH 85.00
WINDY CITY EQUIPMENT INC 3,985.25
GRAND TOTAL 59,330.51
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 48,674.11
WATER/SEWER FUND 10,656.40
**** 59,330.51
■ Approve City Council Minutes:
■ June 30, 1999 Regularly Scheduled Meeting.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
FOX WATERWAY UPDATE
Fox Waterway Agency Board Chairman Dr. William Dam was in attendance to
provide McHenry City Council with a Fox Waterway update. He noted the Agency was
fifteen years old and was responsible for 10,423 square miles of waterway and 240 miles
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of waterfront from Waukesha, Wisconsin to Algonquin, Illinois. The Agency was created
to:
■ improve and maintain the Fox River and Chain of Lakes public waterway for
recreational uses;
■ restore environmental quality;
■ control flooding;
■ promote tourism; and
■ enhance the quality of life along the waterway for residents and users.
The Agency is not a taxing body, but is funded primarily through user fee sticker
sales. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources provides a yearly operational grant.
Chairman Dr. Dam, citing the use of gasoline by area boaters, stated the Agency's intent
to seek a portion of government's Motor Fuel Tax dollars.
In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, Chairman Dr. Dam explained a sunset
clause had been incorporated into the original act creating the Agency. However, in 1989
the electors of the waterway's jurisdictional area, voted to retain the Agency.
In response to Alderman Baird's inquiry regarding the Agency's stance on
development within the watershed area, Chairman Dr. Dam noted the Agency's authority
is restricted to the waterway, and does not extend beyond the shoreline. Chairman Dr.
Dam also noted the Agency is responsible for monitoring E-Coli counts.
Mayor Cuda opened the floor to audience inquiry.
In response to an inquiry by area resident, Mr. Barwig, of North Avenue, Chairman
Dr. Dam stated the Agency has no immediate plans to limit the number of boats accessing
the waterway. He noted last season 27,000 stickers were sold. An aerial photo taken on
an average Sunday in July, revealed 15,000 boats between the Wisconsin border and
Algonquin Dam.
Mayor Cuda and Council thanked Chairman Dr. Dam for his attendance and
presentation.
REQUEST FOR CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE — NICOLINO'S RESTAURANT
Property Owners and Proprietors Joseph and Barbara Bono were in attendance. City
Administrator Lobaito informed Council a liquor license application was received from
Joseph and Barbara Bono d/b/a Food Development Group. The Bonos are owners of
Nicolino's Restaurant, located in the Inland Business Park at 621 Ridgeview Drive.
Nicolino's is scheduled to open in late July or early August. The Bonos have provided all
appropriate documents for Liquor Commissioner Mayor Cuda's review, and paid the
appropriate liquor license fee. In addition, Mr. Bono has been fingerprinted. Mayor Cuda
as Liquor Commissioner is recommending approval of the Bonos' application for a Class
A Liquor License for Food Development Group d/b/a Nicolino's Restaurant at 621
Ridgeview Drive, subject to the receipt of a satisfactory fingerprint report. An ordinance
increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from twenty-six to twenty-seven must
be passed.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Glab,
■ to approve the liquor license application of Joseph and Barbara Bono d/b/a Food
Development Group for Nicolino's Restaurant located at 621 Ridgeview Drive in Inland
Business Park; and
■ to pass an ordinance increasing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from twenty-six
to twenty-seven.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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WETLAND MITIGATION, MCHENRY SAVINGS BANK — ROUTE 31 PROJECT
McHenry Savings Bank President Kathleen Marinangel and Executive Vice President
James Marinangel were in attendance. City Administrator Lobaito informed Council the
Marinangels were proposing a mutually beneficial joint project with the City of McHenry.
McHenry Savings Bank has investigated the potential purchase of fourteen acres of
property located on the east side of State Route 31 , just south of Knox Park Drive. The
property contains .80 acres of wetlands requiring mitigation, pursuant to Army Corps of
Engineers direction. The following mitigation options were provided McHenry Savings
Bank:
1) The purchase of 1 .2 acres at $40,000/acre in a St. Charles Wetlands Bank;
2) A like dollar donation to the Corporation for Open Lands to be utilized in any wetlands
project that they deem appropriate;
3) A like dollar donation to the Corporation for Open Lands earmarked for the proposed
City of McHenry Petersen Farm Wetland Restoration Project.
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council the City of McHenry has submitted a
grant application to Oslad (Open Space Land Acquisition Development) for the purchase
of the Petersen Farm Property. The grant application incorporates a development plan for
the use of 60 acres presently owned by CORLands. The development plan specifies a
passive use of the 60 acres in order to take advantage of its natural aesthetic value. One
element of the plan proposes restoration of the wetlands, as well as a trail, for interpretive
wetland programs. Option 3, if approved, would permit McHenry Savings Bank to utilize
the .80 acres of wetlands on their site. CORLands will, in addition, receive monies from
McHenry Savings Bank permitting the restoration of the Petersen Farm Property wetlands.
In addition, the City of McHenry benefits by realizing a savings equal to the cost of
restoring the wetlands. Council must direct CORLands to accept the like dollar donation
from McHenry Savings Bank to be earmarked for the Petersen Farm Property Wetlands
Restoration Project.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to accept the like dollar donation from
McHenry Savings Bank of McHenry to be utilized for the Petersen Farm Property Wetland
Restoration Project and CORLands (Corporation for Open Lands) permitting McHenry
Savings Bank the opportunity to purchase 14 acres of property located on the east side
of State Route 31 south of Knox Drive, and to utilize the .80 acres of wetlands for their
development purposes; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk's execution of any and
all necessary documents associated with the Petersen Farm Property Wetland Restoration
Project and McHenry Savings Bank donation.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — BUSS FORD, 111 SOUTH ROUTE 31
Petitioner Steven Buss and his Attorney James Cowlin were in attendance.
Attorney Cowlin addressed Council, stating the Petitioner was seeking Council approval
for a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales on an Open Sales Lot and for Motor
Vehicle Repairs. This same request was originally approved by Council at its April 21 ,
1999 regularly scheduled meeting. The subsequent discovery of high quality wetlands on
the proposed site resulted in the relocation of the proposed development site to an 1 1 .1-
acre vacant parcel located directly south of the original site. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended approval of the request at the June 21 , 1999 Public Hearing. The newly
proposed site plan shows the principal access from the proposed Dartmoor Drive
extension with only a right-in, right-out access onto State Route 31 . At the April 14,
1999 regularly scheduled meeting, Council approved the vacation of a 60-foot wide public
right-of-way along the north edge of the original proposed development site. A 30-foot
easement for the existing sanitary sewer lines was retained. The right-of-way, which may
eventually be the extension of Dartmoor Drive, was relocated to the southern edge of the
new development site aligning with the existing Knox Park Drive.
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Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Zoning Board of Appeals and to direct Staff to draft an ordinance granting a
Conditional Use Permit to allow an Open Sales Lot and Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
on the 11 .1 acre parcel located on the west side of State Route 31 just north of the
entrance to Knox Park.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
In response to Alderman Glab's request for clarification, Petitioner Steven Buss
stated the main sales lot entrance will be located on the proposed extension of Dartmoor
Drive. State Route 31 access will be restricted to right-in, right-out. The final design of
the State Route 31 entrance, which may require a deceleration lane for right turns, will
be reviewed and approved by Illinois Department of Transportation.
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF NORTH AVENUE AND
PLYMOUTH LANE
Mayor Cuda reminded Council consideration of the vacation had been deferred to
permit notification of Edgewater Subdivision residents. It was noted Edgewater
Subdivision residents were in the audience.
In response to concerns expressed by Edgewater Subdivision Homeowners, City
Administrator Lobaito stated the Annexation Agreement has been revised to require
installation of fencing and landscaping on the vacated portion of Plymouth Lane within
120 days following execution of the Agreement. In addition, language referencing
property ownership contained within the original ordinance vacating portions of North
Avenue and Plymouth Lane, was removed.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the revised Annexation
Agreement between the City of McHenry and Dan Adams Trust dated November 22,
1995, permitting the following language clarification prohibiting vehicular access to and
from Plymouth Lane:
■ The owner shall install a fence and landscaping on the vacated portion of
Plymouth Lane within 120 days following the execution of this Annexation
Agreement.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird, Cuda.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to pass an ordinance vacating public
right-of-way and reserving an easement at the intersection of North Avenue and Plymouth
Lane in the City of McHenry, as depicted on Exhibit A attached to the ordinance.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE —
COMMUNITY AUTO, 3021 WEST ROUTE 120
Applicant Dan Strach, owner of Community Auto, located at 3021 West Route
120, was in attendance. Mr. Strach addressed Council requesting an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit granted to Community Auto to permit the expansion of his
business. Council in 1996 granted Community Auto a Conditional Use Permit for Motor
Vehicle Repair, Outdoor Storage of Vehicles, and an Open Sales Lot. A Use Variance
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permitting two single family dwellings on the property was also granted. Council may
grant an expansion, enlargement or alteration to a Conditional Use Permit without a
hearing or action by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Council may also refer the applicant
back to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Public Hearing.
In October 1997, Mr. Strach was issued a permit to demolish the single family
dwelling on his property. The dwelling was located west of the existing business. It is Mr.
Strach's intent to utilize the newly-vacated area to house rental trucks and to permit
additional storage for his used car operation. The area in question is not paved. Mr. Strach
has agreed to pave the area, once the ground has properly settled. It is Staff's
recommendation to approve the proposed expansion, and grant an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit without referring the request back to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff noted the proposed open sales lot conforms to existing area uses.
In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry regarding drainage concerns, Staff noted the
adjacent Jeep Eagle property located directly west contains a detention pond for area
drainage. Alderman Glab opined additional paving may increase stormwater runoff, which
is a concern, expressed by area residents. In response to Alderman McClatchey's inquiry,
Mr. Strach noted his business will retain a total of five rental trucks.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by McClatchey, to direct Staff to draft an ordinance
granting an expansion to the Conditional Use Permit for Community Auto located at 3021
West Route 120, to permit outdoor storage of rental trucks and an open sales lot, subject
to:
■ the lots paving by August 31 , 2000;
■ a parking setback of 10 feet from the street curb; and
■ a review by the Community Development Department of the property's impact, if any,
on area drainage.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS FOR MCPOA UNIT I AND UNIT II
The Collective Bargaining Agreements between the City of McHenry and the
McHenry Police Officer's Association, and the City of McHenry and the McHenry Police
Officer's Association Civilian Bargaining Unit, were deferred to the July 14, 1999 regularly
scheduled Council Meeting, in order to permit Council review of the proposed side letter
to the McHenry Police Officer's Association Civilian Bargaining Unit Agreement. The side
letter addresses overtime and compensation to be paid the telecommunication operators
covered under the terms of the McHenry Police Officer's Association Civilian Bargaining
Unit Agreement.
Alderman McClatchey left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
City Administrator Lobaito noted the contracts will be retroactive to May 1 , 1999,
and remain in effect through April 30, 2002.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve and authorize the Mayor's
execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of McHenry and
McHenry Police Officer's Association Unit I ; the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of McHenry and McHenry Police Officer's Association Civilian Bargaining
Unit II; and a Letter of Understanding addressing telecommunication operators hours of
work, overtime, and compensation; subject to the contemporaneous execution of both the
Civilian Bargaining Unit II Agreement and corresponding Letter of Understanding.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: McClatchey.
Motion carried.
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MAYOR'S STATEMENT AND REPORTS
Mayor Cuda, referencing his memo of July 14, 1999, requested Council approve
his appointment of Dr. Henry Seifer to the Human Relations Commission. In response to
Alderman Glab's inquiry, Mayor Cuda stated input from the Human Relations Commission
Chairperson had not been sought.
Alderman McClatchey returned at 8:15 p.m.
Some discussion followed regarding the location of Dr. Seifer's residence outside
the corporate limits of the City of McHenry.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the appointment of Dr. Henry
Seifer of 2011 Fernwood Lane, McHenry, to the Human Relations Commission with a
two-year term to expire April 30, 2001 , fulfilling Pat Chaney's unexpired term.
Voting Aye: Bolger, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Abstain: Glab.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Cuda informed Council local funeral home owner and operator Mark Justen,
present at this evening's Council meeting, had expressed some concern with the recent
Council action prohibiting left-hand turns from Green Street onto State Route 120. Mr.
Justen expressed specific concern regarding funeral processions between local religious
institutions and cemeteries. A lengthy discussion followed. Mayor Cuda suggested the
ordinance be amended to permit funeral processions' access to State Route 120 from
Green Street. It was the consensus of Council to support Mayor Cuda's recommendation.
�.. Staff was directed to draft an amendment to the ordinance permitting funeral processions'
left-hand turns from Green Street onto State Route 120.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd reported the
Finance Committee had met last evening to discuss department reorganizations. He noted
a subsequent meeting will be scheduled for the end of August. Chairman Alderman
Murgatroyd also informed Council Auditor John Eder of Eder Reidel and Company reported
the need to delay the City of McHenry 1998-1999 Audit. Citing personnel changes,
computer conversion, and the change in general banking services to Amcore Bank, Mr.
Eder stated the need for additional reconciliation work. In response to Council inquiry,
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd noted an anticipated additional expenditure of $2,400-
$3,600. Some discussion followed.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize the Mayor's execution of
an additional services contract with the City's auditing firm, to provide additional
reconciliation accounting services.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger reminded Council of the Public
Works Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 21 , 1999 at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss drainage issues.
STAFF REPORTS
Director of Public Works Batt reported he had received official notification from the
McHenry County Highway Department stating the traffic signal located at the intersection
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of Green Street and Miller Road, formerly known as Bull Valley Road, would be tested
Friday at 10:00 a.m. and operational thereafter.
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported the annual Fiesta Days celebration
begins Friday, July 16, 1999 with Food Fiesta. He also requested Parks and Recreation
Committee Chairman Alderman Baird schedule a Parks Committee Meeting for sometime
during the month of August. Director Merkel also reported the City of McHenry received _...
a perfect 100% score from the McHenry County Health Department for concession
facilities.
Chief of Police Kostecki requested Council authorize the submission by the
McHenry Police Department of a COPS in School Grant. The Grant awards each municipal
entity $125,000 over three years for each police officer designated as a Police Liaison
Officer in either a McHenry Elementary School District 15 or McHenry High School District
156 school.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Glab, to authorize the submission of a COPS in
School Grant by the McHenry Police Department.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
City Administrator Lobaito, noting the September 7, 1999 Joint Meeting among the
City of McHenry, McHenry High School District 156, and McHenry Elementary School
District 15, requested Council submit all recommendations for Agenda items within the
next few weeks. Early submission would facilitate Agenda development by City
Administrator Lobaito, McHenry High School Superintendent Swartzloff, and McHenry
Elementary School Superintendent Dodds.
City Administrator Lobaito also reported he had been contacted verbally by Illinois
Environmental Protections Agency representatives regarding the $500,000 General
Revenue Grant earmarked for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. It appears the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will be the regulatory agency for these grant
monies.
City Clerk Althoff reported the second and last mosquito air misting is scheduled
for Thursday, July 15, 1999 in coordination with Fiesta Days activities and the Twin
Cities-Wisconsin-Chicago AIDS Ride.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab, noting several Oakwood Avenue driveway curb cuts with
significant damage were not earmarked for the curb replacement program, requested
clarification. It was explained curb replacement selection was done by the project
supervisor from City Engineering firm Baxter and Woodman. Alderman Glab also requested
the Community Development Department review, and, if appropriate, amend the Municipal
Code addressing Public Auction. He explained a Public Auction in the Whispering Oaks
area resulted in numerous phone complaints.
Alderman Murgatroyd requested Council consider revising the Agenda Supplement
form omitting Staff Recommendation. He requested Staff continue to supply potential
pros and cons of an issue, yet permit Council to develop its own recommendations.
Alderman Glab suggested Staff provide recommendations verbally during Council
meetings. Alderman Baird suggested Council be permitted some time to consider this
proposal.
Mike Johnson, Edgewater Subdivision resident, requested Mayor Cuda's permission
to address Council. In response to Mr. Johnson's inquiry regarding the closing of North
Avenue by Edgewater Subdivision residents, Council recommended the residents contact
their attorney for definitive direction. Mayor Cuda also clarified hook-up fees for the
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Adams Property were not waived and the $4,000 payment was an Annexation Fee and
was not associated with the vacation of portions of North Avenue and Plymouth Lane.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Baird, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK