HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 01/21/2002 - City Council REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor
Althoff at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 21, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low,
Murgatroyd, Wimmer. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Lobaito, City Clerk
Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Director Parks and Recreation Merkel, Assistant Director
Public Works Marcinko and Director Community Development Napolitano. Absent:
Director Public Works Batt.
TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT
No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Consent Agenda, as
presented;
■ Ordinance amending existing conditional use permit for outdoor storage for GLS
Corp., 833 Ridgeview Drive;
■ Ordinance reducing the number of Class A Liquor Licenses from twenty-four to
twenty-three;
■ Bills for approval:
GENERAL FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 1,033.14
ACME BRICK & SUPPLY CO 286.60
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 307.43
ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 214.39
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 25.23
AHLBORN EQUIPMENT INC 145.18
ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 189.08
AMERICAN APPRAISAL ASSOC 3,330.00
AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS 36.75
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC 567.00
AMERITECH 5,348.30
ANDERSON TREE SERVICE IN 2,539.00
AOI ELECTRICAL INC 66.50
ARNET, ALICE 64.89
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 229.72
B AND H INDUSTRIES 18.90
BAKER & SON CO, PETER 368.51
BAXTER & WOODMAN 586.24
BLAKE & SCHAEFER EXCAVAT 1,500.00
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 6,347.81
BONNELL INDUSTRIES INC 580.00
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 508.60
BOWERMAN, SCOTT 60.00
BUSS FORD SALES 448.27
CASTLE PRINTECH 4,571.50
CDW GOVERNMENT INC 157.30
CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 873.50
CHAPEL HILL FLORIST INC 40.00
CINGULAR WIRELESS 500.97
CINTAS CORPORATION #355 124.98
CLIFFORD-WALD 72.66
COMED 14,205.75
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 1,014.20
COUGHLIN, DIANE 45.00
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 178.05
CRYSTAL LAKE TIRE & 311.00
CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 846.80
CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 1,077.50
CUSTOM VEHICLE SYSTEMS I 37.50
D & J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 129.91
DEL'S ELECTRIC SERVICE I 260.60
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE 55.00
DISPLAY SALES 504.00
ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 45.15
ELM ST DESIGN 30.00
F.I.M. 214.98
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FAMILY FUN 21.95
FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 114.00
FBI NAA 70.00
FISCHER BROS FRESH 2,951.27
FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 100.85
FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 239.40
FREUND EQUIPMENT 30.92
FURNITURE MEDIC 290.00
G COMMUNICATIONS 559.50
GATEWAY COMPANIES INC 106.00
GEMPLER'S INC 44.30
GERAGHTY, MARCI 17.60
GLICK, DEBORAH A 74.53
GMIS INTERNATIONAL HEADQ 75.00
GORNIAK, PATRICK 88.38
GRAINGER INC, W W 54.56
GREG GREENHILL CONST CO 4,900.00
HETTERMANN, KATHLEEN 133.00
HOFFMANN, KRIS 55.00
HUGHES & SON 30.00
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF 310.00
ILLINOIS GMIS 25.00
ILLINOIS LAKE MGMT ASSOC 50.00
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 53.00
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONA 650.00
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 352.57
IPRA 735.00
J G UNIFORMS INC 434.68
JEPSEN TIRE 62.00
JEWEL FOOD STORES 79.07
JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 1,060.00
KALE UNIFORMS INC 811.14
KAR PRODUCTS 896.63
KIRCHNER FIRE 27.95
KITCHEN CONCEPTS 1,360.00
KUNZER, KATHLEEN 68.99
KYLER INDUSTRIES 21,406.50
L.A.C.E. INC 30.00
LAGUNAS, JOSE 20.00
LAPKA, DAVID 25.00
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 74.98
LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00
LIBERTY FLAG & SPECIALTY 320.70
LIGHTNING POWDER COMPANY 43.78
LORCH, NANCY 92.97
LUMBER, ROBERT 75.00
MARTENSON, LYNN G 17.42
MAYFAIR CARPETS & FURNIT 10,454.21
MCANDREWS & CUNABAUGH 6,800.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 1,345.55
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 32.00
MCHENRY FIRESTONE 14.00
MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 1,348.30
MENARDS - CRYSTAL LAKE 173.31
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 187.43
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 251.40
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 401.45
MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 39.81
NAPM 220.00
NAPOLITANO, JOSEPH 17.53
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SER 233.12
NEWMAN, CHRISTINE 141.61
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,343.97
NICOLET SCENIC TOURS 980.00
NICOR GAS 795.66
NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 150.00
NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 224.67
NORTHWEST HERALD 195.00
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 6,208.00
NWBOCA 40.00
OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,231.19
OLSEN TRANSPORTATION INC 550.00
ORIENTAL TRADING CO INC 81.25
PACE 4,054.99
PARADISE COMPUTER 174.95
PERKINS, MICHAEL 41.64
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PETALS & STEMS 75.00
PETERSEN SAND & GRAVEL 129.94
PETTIBONE & CO, P F 1,026.40
PITNEY BOWES INC 232.45
PLANNING RESOURCES INC 1,483.90
POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 12.45
PRO COM SYSTEMS 264.84
QUILL CORPORATION 303.28
R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 354.50
RADICOM INC 170.00
RADIO SHACK 75.96
RAMIREZ, ESTEBAN A 50.00
REGNER, WILLIAM J 12.00
REICHERT CHEVROLET 130.74
RELIABLE MAINTENANCE 190.00
ROBERT ROSKE 54.50
ROUS, BARBARA 67.00
SAFETY KLEEN CORP 200.15
SCAN-AM 5,045.95
SCHWALENBERG, RYAN 12.00
SEARS 39.99
SEXTON, ERIC M 19.20
SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 2,248.50
SIGNS BY FRY 1,900.00
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 158.00
STAEHLE, ANN 55.00
STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 182.92
STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 264.18
SUPER WASH OF MCHENRY 30.00
SWANSON, GEOFF A 1,020.50
TARGET STORES 137.35
THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 204.00
TRADEMARK FENCE CO 67.63
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 133.92
USA BLUEBOOK 219.73
USF - LAKE BLUFF IL 312.95
VIRGILS, LAURA L 86.36
VISIBLE COMPUTER SUPPLY 132.50
WEARGUARD 825.99
WILLIAMS ELECTRIC SERVIC 69.42
WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 49.97
ZARATE, MIGUEL C 10.00
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 103.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 7,713.75
CIVIL DEFENSE FUND
BRANIFF COMM INC 1,776.00
ANNEXATION FUND
MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 1,286.00
MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 1,823.00
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 107.00
TIF FUND
ORR & ASSOCIATES, KATHLE 2,845.00
TRKLA PETTIGREW ALLEN & 16,691.56
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 875.37
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 25,996.21
KENNEDY CONSTRUCTION CO, 117,540.00
SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 14,690.01
THELEN SAND & GRAVEL INC 179,716.59
WATER/SEWER FUND
ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 446.32
ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 266.08
ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 29.88
AG PLUMBING 100.00
ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP 737.50
AMERITECH 1,047.92
AQUAPREP 3,206.25
ARROW UNIFORM RENTAL INC 357.52
BAXTER & WOODMAN 688.34
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BERKHEIMER CO INC, G W 26.46
BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 717.99
BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 23.00
CINGULAR WIRELESS 60.77
CMS HOLDINGS INC 1,381.00
COMED 27,262.62
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 168.20
D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 35.00
DEL'S ELECTRIC SERVICE I 195.00
FAROC CORPORATION 694.76
FISCHER BROS FRESH 233.75
G IMPRESSIONS 85.00
GEMPLER'S INC 63.45
GROVES INCORPORATED 837.83
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 223.90
ISAWWA 203.00
KTD MANUFACTURING AND 25.83
LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 42.14
LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 468.98
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 332.00
MCHENRY AUTO PARTS 695.19
MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 25.00
MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 210.56
MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 1,055.00
MIDWEST METER INC 26,924.79
MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 159.78
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SER 155.40
NICOR GAS 1,543.26
OFFICE DEPOT INC 61.21
PITNEY BOWES INC 58.10
RUZICKA, RUSSELL 63.89
SCAN-AM 287.80
SCHMITT, JON 163.35
UNDERGROUND PIPE 6 VALVE 944.00
USA BLUEBOOK 446.43
USFILTER/DAVIS PRODUCTS 1,650.00
VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 1,189.00
WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 2,860.00
WERHANE, MATT 273.64
WOODLAND RDF 11,492.25
YENCICH, KURT 50.00
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 1,131.00
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND
BAXTER & WOODMAN 3,187.00
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 100.00
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW
BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 25,166.08
MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 65.00
ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 2,070.00
GRAND TOTALS 638,643.85
FUND TOTALS
GENERAL FUND 153,308.94
CIVIL DEFENSE FUND 1,776.00
ANNEXATION FUND 3,216.00
TIF FUND 19,536.56
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FUND 875.37
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 337,942.81
WATER/SEWER FUND 90,269.09
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 1,131.00
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 3,187.00 --�
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 100.00
RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 27,301.08
TOTALS 638,643.85
■ Approval of City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes, December 10, 2001.
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Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK FOR ROCK THE PARK MUSICAL EVENT -
MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel addressed Council stating the taxing entity
McHenry Public Library District is again requesting the use of Petersen Park to sponsor a
musical event entitled "Rock the Park." Director Merkel noted the event received positive
acclaim from the community when held last year at Petersen Park on August 3, 2001. He
advised the Library District is requesting Council's approval for the use of the annual event
at Petersen Park on Friday, June 14, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve the request of the McHenry Public
Library to use Petersen Park for the "Rock the Park" musical event scheduled for Friday,
June 14, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
REVIEW OF SITE PLAN FOR CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES PROPOSED RECTORY
BUILDING, 5201 W. BULL VALLEY ROAD
In attendance was Mr. Tim Adams, Business Manager for Church of Holy Apostles.
Mr. Adams informed Council the church is proposing construction of a new rectory building
on the south side of the property located at 5201 Bull Valley Road. He noted the rectory
would be the primary residence for the Pastor of the church.
Director of Community Development Napolitano noted, pursuant to the Annexation
Agreement, all new construction on church property requires site Ian approval
Council. Director Napolitano advised Council access to the rectory would be provided from the columbarium driveway. Eight new parking spaces would be constructed for the
rectory, providing visitors with convenient parking. Director Napolitano opined construction
of the premises at this location would create little impact on either parking or traffic in the
vicinity.
Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to approve the site plan for the proposed
Church of Holy Apostles Rectory at 5201 W. Bull Valley Road.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
`- Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
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Alderman Glab requested the Bull Valley Road speed limit be placed on the agenda
of a Public Works Committee Meeting for discussion. City Administrator Lobaito stated
McHenry County has been approached regarding speed limit reduction on Bull Valley
Road. He noted a speed study was conducted in 1995. Based upon its analysis, the
County refused a reduction of the speed limit, suggesting reapplication at a later date.
Responding to Mayor Althoff inquiry regarding the installation of the traffic light at
Ridgeview and Bull Valley Road, City Administrator Lobaito noted a preliminary count was
conducted in August 2000,and City Administrator Lobaito noted Assistant Director Public
Works Marcinko who stated warrants for a traffic signal were not met at that time.
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT SERVING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - CHILI'S GRILL AND BAR 2409 N. RICHMOND ROAD
In attendance was John K. McVickers, principal of McVickers Development, L.L.C.
Real Estate, owner of the property. Director of Community Development Napolitano
advised Council Chili's Grill and Bar plans to open a restaurant in the Meijer/Home Depot
subdivision on Outlot 6 and part of Outlot 5, located at 2409 N. Richmond Road. A
Conditional Use Permit has been requested to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the
site. Staff noted Chili's is a full service restaurant with a seating area for customers and a
separate bar area.
Mayor Althoff stated Chili's is requesting a Conditional Use Permit at this time,
which may be revoked by the Council if the conditional use is not established, or a building
permit is not obtained and construction initiated within one year from the date of issuance
of the permit. She informed Council the City has not granted a liquor license, as it is
Chili's intention to apply at the beginning of the fiscal year, nearer to the opening of the
establishment.
Mayor Althoff noted the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted in favor of
approval of the Conditional Use Permit at a Public Hearing held on December 13, 2001.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Zoning Board of Appeals and to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance granting a
Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages to Brinker Restaurant
Corporation d/b/a Chili's Grill and Bar, located at 2409 N. Richmond Road
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BACK-UP SPECIAL SERVICE "1
AREA FOR THE RIVERSIDE HOLLOW SUBDIVISION EAST SIDE OF RIVERSIDE
DRIVE AT MC CULLOM LAKE ROAD
In attendance was Caroline A. Nash, Attorney for Kennedy Homes. Ms. Nash
addressed Council explaining the function of a back up Special Service Area is to serve as
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the City's remedy should the homeowners' association not function adequately in the
maintenance of the common areas.
Director of Community Development Napolitano stated the Riverside Hollow
Annexation Agreement requires the developer establish a back-up Special Service Area
(SSA). The SSA provides a method of financing for the maintenance of common areas,
including detention ponds, fencing and landscaping, in the event the homeowners'
association fails to care for these areas.
Director Napolitano noted within sixty days after adoption of the ordinance
proposing the establishment of a backup Special Service Area, a Public Hearing must be
held to create the Special Service Area. Director Napolitano informed Council February
18, 2002 has been suggested as the tentative date for the Public Hearing.
Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Ms. Nash stated, as per the terms of the
Riverside Hollow Annexation Agreement, the homeowners association becomes
responsible for maintenance of the common areas of the subdivision following the sale of a
specified percentage of homes in the subdivision.
Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to pass and approve an ordinance
proposing the establishment of a back-up Special Service Area for Riverside Hollow
Subdivision, located on the east side of Riverside Drive at McCullom Lake Road, in order
to assure financing for the maintenance of common areas of Riverside Hollow Subdivision
should the homeowners' association default in providing said services.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES - POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL AND INVESTIGATION
DIVISIONS
City Administrator Lobaito advised Council pursuant to the Vehicle Replacement
Program established by Council in 1999, vehicles are ordered annually through the State
of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract Program. The Illinois Department of Central
Management Services accepts formal bids each year. This year the contract was awarded
to Landmark Automotive Group in Springfield, Illinois for Ford Taurus and Ford Crown
Victoria patrol vehicles. In order to take advantage of the state contract pricing, orders
must be placed prior to January 25, 2002.
City Administrator Lobaito stated in the past local dealers have been able to
piggyback on the state contract, for a fee of approximately $200/vehicle, permitting the City
to purchase vehicles through local dealers. The local dealership has been unable to
determine if they can piggyback on the state contract. He advised there is a net difference
of approximately $50 per vehicle, when purchasing from a local vendor and utilizing the
state contract. The state contract vendor charges a $150 delivery fee/vehicle. Staff is
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requesting Council authorization to either purchase the vehicles locally, including the
additional fee, or to place an order through the state vendor.
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to authorize Staff to purchase four
replacement Patrol Division vehicles at a cost of $84,600, and one Investigation Division
vehicle for the Police Department, utilizing the services of a local vendor, including an
additional fee of approximately $200 per vehicle.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
MAYOR— STATEMENT AND REPORT
Mayor Althoff requested an Executive Session to discuss Personnel, specifically
pertaining to the Chief of Police Search.
Mayor Althoff requested Council approve a Proclamation acknowledging the 501h
Anniversary of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to authorize the Mayor's execution of a
Proclamation, acknowledging the 501h Anniversary of the McHenry Area Chamber of
Commerce, to be presented at the Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 26, 2002.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Althoff informed Council a check was received today for the Riverwalk
Project, in the amount of $10,000 from longtime McHenry resident Amy Wattman of
Whispering Oaks Subdivision. Mayor Althoff reported the Riverwalk Foundation's current
balance is $103,000.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Alderman Murgatroyd requested a Finance and Personnel Committee
Meeting to discuss the financial aspects, revenues and anticipated expenses related to the
TIF District be scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermen
Conference Room.
Chairman Alderman Glab advised Council the second meeting of the Ward
Redistricting Committee was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2002. The borderlines are
being reconfigured and minutes of the meeting will be forthcoming. Chairman Glab stated
the newly established aldermanic wards would be ready for Council's approval on
February 18, 2002.
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Mayor Althoff reminded Council of the Community Development Committee Meeting
on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in the Aldermen Conference Room.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported letters regarding the aeration
system have been sent to the waterfront property owners along McCullom Lake. Director
Merkel noted the aeration system is utilized only on an as-needed basis when the oxygen
is depleted in order to prevent winter fish kill. With the mild winter this year the aeration
system may not be utilized at all.
Director Merkel requested the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting currently
scheduled for February 14, 2002 be cancelled, due to Valentine's Day. The next Parks
and Recreation Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on March 14, 2002.
Director Merkel advised Council a meeting will be held in the Municipal Building
Classroom on March 21, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. with the youth and adult athletic associations.
Athletic fields will be allocated for the upcoming year. In the past the meeting has been
posted as a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Director Merkel advised project coordinators for the Skate Park would submit applications
in mid-February to the Department of Commerce for Community Affairs, who, together with
the Governor's Office, presents the Governor's Hometown Awards for community
involvement and volunteerism. Notifications would be received by the end of April.
Participants will be invited to Springfield for the awards program in June.
City Clerk Jones reported the vehicle sticker scofflaw collection program initiated on
January 14, 2002 has collected $3,208.50 to date.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council Meyer Material has submitted a petition
for annexation of approximately 157-acres north of Route 120 across from the existing
gravel mine. In accordance with the Concept Plan Review Process approved by Council in
January 2000, the next step in the process is to schedule a Committee of the Whole
meeting to discuss the proposal with the Petitioner.
Mayor Althoff suggested tentatively setting the Committee of the Whole meeting for
Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he would like an
opportunity to review the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing set for
February 7, 2002, prior to committing to a Committee of the Whole meeting.
City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council a Workshop meeting will take place on
February 11, 2002. Professor Martin Jaffe of the University of Illinois will discuss growth
management and current design review with an emphasis on environmental management
�-- issues and how they relate to land planning. Zoning Board members and Plan
Commission members have been invited to attend.
City Administrator Lobaito informed Council, he, Mayor Althoff, Alderman Low and
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Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel will be meeting with the YMCA on Wednesday,
January 23, 2002 to begin discussions regarding the Recreation Center development. City
Administrator Lobaito will keep Council apprised.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Glab requested Staff be directed to contact the County requesting
renewed exploration of speed limit reduction on Bull Valley Road. Alderman Glab opined
a reduction to 45 m.p.h. would be acceptable. Mayor Althoff suggested City Administrator
Lobaito send a letter to the County, requesting a current study be conducted, and that
Council be provided a copy of the past study.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Glab, seconded by Bolger, to go into Executive Session at 8:09 p.m. to
discuss Personnel.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:09 p.m.
Motion by Low, seconded by Murgatroyd, to return to Open Session at 8:28 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
Council went back into Open Session at 8:28 p.m.
Alderman Bolger advised Council the Economic Development Commission has
voted to make the proposed Riverwalk a priority. He noted, with the $10,000 contribution
received today, the Riverwalk Foundation Fund includes well over $100,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Low, seconded by Glab, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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