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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 06/16/2003 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2003 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Althoff at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2003 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: Assistant Administrator Lockerby, City Clerk Jones, City Attorney McArdle, Director Public Works Marcinko, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director Community Development Napolitano. Absent: City•Administrator Maxeiner. PRESENTATION: RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Assistant City Administrator Lockerby reported the process to select a design firm for the Riverwalk included a Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, due diligence and panel interviews. He stated four firms were selected as finalists to proceed through the Request for Proposal phase. The scope of services included design, document and administration of project construction, including landscape architecture, architecture, engineering and permit assistance. Assistant City Administrator Lockerby informed Council the four firms submitted proposals on May 16, 2003 and the City's Tax Increment Financing Project Consultant, Cliff DiLorenzo of Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, conducted due diligence interviews with the two firms, VOA and Wolff Clements, submitting the two strongest proposals. VOA was recommended by Mr. DiLorenzo based upon experience, understanding of the project, the ability to relate to the City of McHenry, qualifications and fees. Assistant City Administrator Lockerby stated during the week of June 2, 2003 representatives from both VOA and Wolff Clements met with a panel of representatives from the McHenry Economic Development Commission, Riverwalk Foundation and the City to present their proposals and answer questions. The panel included Mayor Pamela Althoff, Alderman Bill Bolger, Riverwalk Foundation Chairman Kit Carstens, Director of Public Works Marcinko, City Planner Martin, City Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant City Administrator Lockerby and Director of Community Development Napolitano. The panel unanimously recommended VOA as the preeminent firm for Council's consideration. Assistant City Administrator Lockerby informed Council the panel based its preference for VOA on the following criteria: • Capability • Experience and knowledge • Engineering abilities • Sincere enthusiasm for the project • Extensive in-house capabilities; and • Cost effective design Mayor Althoff introduced Michael Emerson, Senior Vice-President of VOA. Mr. Emerson presented highlights of VOA's experience, which includes: Navy Pier Reconstruction (Chicago, Illinois) • North Coast Harbor Site (Cleveland, Ohio) • Horner Park Riverwalk (Chicago, Illinois) 222 South Riverside Plaza (Chicago, Illinois) -�., 0 Elmhurst College Master Plan (Chicago, Illinois). June 16, 2003 Page 2 Mr. Emerson informed Council of VOA's enthusiasm for the project. He stated VOA intends to open a local office in McHenry in order to integrate into the community and to develop a working relationship with the City's Staff during Riverwalk construction. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Low, to accept Staffs recommendation and to direct Staff to prepare a contract between VOA and the City of McHenry for design of the Riverwalk project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. Assistant City Administrator Lockerby noted, following selection of a firm for the design of the Riverwalk project, additional items would need to be addressed through the Downtown Plan, such as: • Seawall integrity • Survey • Public relations material • Signage, and • Methods to address the water quality of Boone Creek TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Nancy O'Connor, a resident 3402 Biscayne Road, informed Council that beginning Thursday, June 12, 2003 and continuing through Sunday, June 15, 2003 a truck was parked near the water tower in the McHenry Shores Subdivision, which is owned by T. P. Mathews of Northern Illinois Utilities. During that period of time the water tank was sprayed and painted. Ms. O'Connor presented an envelope to Council containing large paint chips, which she had collected from her yard following the spraying of the water tower. Ms. O'Connor expressed concern that the paint might contain lead, noting the presence of animals and small children in the subdivision. She stated the water tank had not been covered during the entire process. Additionally, she informed Council overspray from the painting of the water tower had covered several cars in the neighborhood. Mayor Althoff requested Ms. O'Connor provide the paint chips to Director of Public Works Marcinko for submission to a laboratory for testing. She assured Ms. O'Connor and Council they would be kept informed of the results of the test. Roger Biggus, a resident at 6601 Bull Valley Road, expressed displeasure regarding the proposed commercial development on Bull Valley Road on the property commonly known as the Adams Farm. Mayor Althoff informed Mr. Biggus the possible annexation of approximately 160 acres northeast of the intersection and 144 acres northwest of the intersection with frontage on Bull Valley and Curran Roads was on the Agenda for discussion and he was welcome to express his opinion during the audience participation session following Council's discussion of the matter. Mr. Biggus stated that June 16, 2003 Page 3 would be satisfactory. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Glab requested Item D, the Committee recommendation to amend the Motor Vehicle Code to permit right turn on red onto State Route 31 from the private access road located between Meijer Gas Station and McHenry Bank & Trust, be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Alderman Bolger encouraged Staff to continue to support local business by purchasing locally whenever possible. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Condon, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: • A. Block Party Requests: o Nicholas Wirth, 4002 Landings Court— Landings Court in Olde Mill Ponds—July 5th o Cathie Bourland, 1006 Bonita Lane—McHenry Shores—July 4th; • B. Resolution supporting OSLAD Grant Application for Petersen Park Waterfront Development Phase II Project; • C. Recommendation to install Handicapped Sidewalks in Millcreek Subdivision; • E. Recommendation to approve Architectural Services Agreement with Cone, Kalb & Wonderlick for Petersen Park Bathhouse addition, in an amount not to exceed $7,400; • F. Approve Ordinance granting expansion of existing conditional use for Quick Oil Change Service at 5200 West Elm Street; • G. Approve Ordinance granting conditional use permit for bulk fuel storage at 4172 Bull Valley Road; • H. Authorize repairs to Central Waste Water Treatment Plant centrifuge by Faroc Corporation; • I. Approve City Council Minutes: o April 14, 2003 Regularly scheduled meeting; o April 21, 2003 regularly scheduled meeting; • J. List of As-Needed checks: GENERAL FUND 2003 ILLINOIS APA CONFER 155.00 CITITCORP VENDOR FIANCE 3,107.34 FIRST MIDWEST BANK 87.38 FOP UNITS I/II 1,485.00 HOOVED ANIMAL HUMANE SOC 40.00 IC'A 59.45 ILLINOIS JUVENILE 150.00 ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGU 125.00 ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 114.00 IMRF 37,943.04 MAINTENANCE COATINGS CO 2,094.54 NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE I 123.83 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 255.00 PERKOVICH, ROBERT 1,000.00 1� POST2'LkSTER MCHENRY IL 713.40 PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS ASSOC 612.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,200.00 SAM'S CLUB 417.51 SECRETARY OF STATE/INDEX 10.00 June 16, 2003 Page 4 STARVED ROCK STATE PARK 345.36 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 35.07 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 942.30 WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 327.22 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND CARMICHAEL CONSTRUCTION 18,063.00 DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND BANK ONE 300.00 DEBT SERVICE-2000SSA FUND HOME STATE BANK 10,450.00 DEBT SERVICE-2002 FUND BANK ONE 600.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 66,818.39 WATER/SEWER-FUND RESERVE ACCOUNT 300.00 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 12.04 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 137.70 BOND & INTEREST FUND BANK ONE 900.00 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAXTER & WOODMAN 13,438.25 MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY OF STATE 5.00 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 88.00 GRAND TOTALS 162,454.82 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 51,342.44 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 18,063.00 DEBT SERVICE-1997A FUND 300.00 DEBT SERVICE-2000SSA FUND 10,450.00 DEBT SERVICE-2002 FUND 600.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 66,818.39 WATER/SEWER FUND 449.74 BOND & INTEREST FUND 900.00 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 13,438.25 MCHENRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5.00 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 88.00 TOTALS 162,454.82 K. List of Bills: GENERAL FUND A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 182.50 ACE HARDWARE, BJORKMAN'S 2,116.63 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 28.08 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 11.90 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 652.88 AFLAC 1,516.28 ALCOPRO DRUG & ALCHOL TE 288.00 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO 101.10 ALL AMERICAN AQUATICS IN 972.50 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC 910.00 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 1,459.55 AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATI 263.78 AMSTERDAM PRINTING & 246.18 ARNET, ALICE 23.99 BARTH, PATTY 75.00 BAXTER & WOODMAN 8,519.82 BIRK, JOHN 28.78 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 7,592.53 BOONE CREEK GOLF CLUB IN 785.00 BOTTS WELDING & TRUCK SE 46.50 June 16, 2003 Page 5 BOY SCOUT TROOP NO 131 50.00 BRADY 3 ASSOCIATES, PHIL 3,995.00 BREMER, CURT 198.00 BUENZLI, JIM 360.00 BUSS FORD SALES 310.49 BUSY BEE PROMOTIONS 30.00 CALEA 5,105.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1,382.34 CELESKI, CATHY 20.00 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 474.75 CLIFFORD-WALD 117.31 COLOR OPTIC LITERATURE 160.94 COMED 15,074.55 COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING 1,646.65 CONAWAY, TINA 57.00 CONSERV FS 349.96 CONSERVATION SERVICES 170.00 CORPORATE EXPRESS INC 37.20 COUNTRYSIDE FLOWER SHOP 327.07 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 59.89 CRYSTAL CLEAN 483.50 CRYSTAL MANOR STABLE 240.00 CUDAK, DEBBIE 62.00 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC 97.90 CURRAN CONTRACTING CO 1,102.36 CUSTOM LANDSCAPING 3,437.50 CUSTOM VEHICLE SYSTEMS I 299.91 CUTTING EDGE COMMUNICATI 1,967.50 D 6 J AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 483.47 _ DONS CLEANERS 10.05 DUMA, NATALIE 18.00 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 148.10 EKLUND, MARGARET MARY 72.00 FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 166.00 FASHION BUG 30.00 FBI NAA 40.00 FIFTH THIRD BANK 30.00 FISCHER BROS FRESH 304.25 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 382.85 FLOWERWOOD 1,099.74 FOTO FAST 8.40 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 620.53 £RANGER, BARBARA 43.00 FREUND INTERNATIONAL 42.62 FRITZ, WAYNE 21.00 G IMPRESSIONS INC 1,232.50 GALLS INCORPORATED 367.92 GEN-POWER INC 2,360.00 GERAGHTY, MARCI 151.99 GITZKE, WILLIAM 1,056.85 GROWER EQUIPMENT S SUPPL 279.00 GURRIE, LETITIA 350.00 HAASE, MIKE 675.00 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY .49.60 HANSEN'S ALIGNMENT, DON 150.00 HOWENSTINE, ALICE 10.00 IAEI 90.00 ICC 13.99 ICMA 516.17 IN HOUSE APPAREL & PROMO 2,295.70 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONA 325.00 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 279.05 J 6 B BUSINESS SYSTEMS 59.13 JENKINS, THOMAS M 49.74 JEWEL FOOD STORES 28.68 JONES TRANSPORTATION SER 558.00 JULIE INC 136.36 KALE UNIFORMS INC 1,560.61 KAR PRODUCTS 681.28 KENNEBECK, BERNARD 252.00 KIRCHNER FIRE 101.50 KNUTH'S SPORT 6 OFFICE 0 26.79 KRANZ, ANNE 109.68 KROHN LAWN 6 LANDSCAPE 16,056.48 KUNZER, KATHLEEN 18.72 KUS, TOM 236.50 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 848.83 June 16, 2003 Page 6 LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS 269.54 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 103.33 LECHNER, ANDY 60.00 LEONARD, KATHLEEN 178.00 LEONARDI'S FOOD SPECIALT 2,153.55 LETN PRIMEDIA WORKPLACE 576.00 LEWIS EQUIPMENT CO 280.00 LUND INDUSTRIES 35.32 LUTZEN, PATRICIA 142.00 MARIN CONSULTING ASSOCIA 150.00 MARTENSON, LYNN G 277.62 MCANDREWS PC, THE LAW OF 6,800.00 MCCARTHY, THOMAS M 841.00 MCHENRY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 36.00 MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL O 99.00 MCHENRY COUNTY RECORDER 3.50 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 739.45 MCHENRY NAPA 1,387.09 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS 6 53.50 MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 12,720.02 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 55.00 MCI COMM SERVICE 26.72 MER-MADE FILTER OF S C 433.76 MEYER JR, DONALD 63.00 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 384.55 MIDCO 16,493.12 - MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 4,563.74 MOLNAR, JAMES 342.22 MOORE, KEVIN 236.50 MOTHERHOOD MEMORIES 30.00 MOTOROLA 100.07 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 112.93 NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNIT 196.95 NAVAS, SERGIO 25.00 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,643.18 - NICOR GAS 1,262.91 NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PL 1,661.00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIA 74,805.00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVER 890.00 NORTHERN KEY & LOCK INC 11.00 NORTHWEST AUTO ELECTRIC 59.00 NORTHWEST ELECTRICAL SUP 105.01 NWBOCA 30.00 O'HERRON CO INC, RAY 1,003.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC 248.00 PAPROCKI, KRISTINE 77.87 PARADISE COMPUTER 16.31 PATTEN INDUSTRIES INC 54.36 PECHOUS, ROGER 456.40 PEPSI AMERICAS INC 1,986.05 PERFORMANCE DIESEL 790.00 PETALS & STEMS 91.00 PETCO & CO, JT 4,219.00 PINTER, WILLIAM S 176.00 PITNEY BOWES INC 248.67 POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPA 30.00 PRECISION SHARPENING 6 R 65.00 QUICK, KATHLEEN 100.79 QUILL CORPORATION 853.80 R 6 S DISTRIBUTORS INC 450.50 RADICOM INC 172.00 RASPER, AMY 82.00 RECORD A HIT 397.50 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,200.00 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 125.00 RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 108.65 ROCK RIVER SERVICE CO 40.00 RODRIQUEZ 6 SONS 1,259.48 RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 117.44 SBC 4,083.37 SCAN-AM 199.25 SCHATZ, DON 390.00 SEMROW JR, HARRY H 1,897.50 SIMPLEX GRINNELL LP 1,466.62 SKILLPATH SEMINARS 199.00 SSMG 663.38 STAN'S FINANCIAL SERVICE 278.00 June 16, 2003 Page 7 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 734.83 STATE TREASURER IDOT 5,117.82 STULL, RICH 87.30 SUMMERS PORTABLE TOILETS 348.00 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO 79.37 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 230.00 THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPEC 2,544.00 TOLEDO, ARMANDO 12.50 TRAFFIC CONTROL & 355.70 TROCKI, TODD A 92.00 UNITED LABORATORIES 138.48 UNRUH, BRETT 220.00 VLCEK, PEGGY 165.04 WALSH, THOMAS M 35.96 WARREN, TOM 207.00 WATER SAFETY PRODUCTS IN 481.49 WEARGUARD 130.24 WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTE 644.00 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 558.90 WIGMAN, GARY R 72.50 WITT, CINDY 18.69 WOLF CAMERA & VIDEO 35.96 ZARATE, MIGUEL C 10.00 ZMT INC 641.51 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 11,803.93 BAND FUND AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 867.89 ANNEXATION FUND MCHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH S 20,358.00 MCHENRY COMMUNITY SCHOOL 28,863.00 MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,701.00 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND BROGANS AWARDS & SPROTSW 529.02 TIF FUND ORR & ASSOCIATES, KATHLE 356.50 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND ARCHAMBAULT COMPANY 10,800.00 BAXTER & WOODMAN 7,420.15 SMITH ENGINEERING CONSUL 2,500.00 WATER/SEWER FUND A-YARD CORPORATION 141.75 ACE HARDWARE, SJORKMAN'S 467.21 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 1.99 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 35.44 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR B 206.58 AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATI 21.66 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASS 62.00 AQUAPREP 2,821.50 BAXTER & WOODMAN 1,606.34 BONCOSKY OIL COMPANY 797.01 CHEMICAL PUMP SALES AND 197.07 CINTAS CORPORATION #355 317.05 COMED 27,621.29 CONSERV FS 158.40 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 31.54 D'ANGELO NATURAL SPRING 35.00 DUFFY, DANIEL 94.94 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 313.96 G IMPRESSIONS INC 176.40 HACH COMPANY 482.02 ILLINOIS RURAL WATER 33.76 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTE 112.95 JULIE INC 272.74 KROHN LAWN & LANDSCAPE 2,125.32 KTD INC 1,116.04 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 297.42 `L. MAPLE CONSTRUCTION 3,840.00 MCHENRY ANALYTICAL WATER 449.00 MCHENRY COUNTY SUPPLY IN 44.15 MCHENRY NAPA 93.04 MCHENRY PAINT GLASS & 424.15 June 16, 2003 Page 8 MCI COMM SERVICE 23.77 MEYER MATERIAL COMPANY 507.34 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 1,148.00 MIDWEST METER INC 28,092.26 MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 1,336.80 NATIONAL WATERWORKS 1,621.20 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 152.40 NICOR GAS 1,699.14 OFFICE DEPOT INC 88.21 PETERSEN SAND 6 GRAVEL 57.38 PITNEY BOWES INC 62.18 ; PROSAFETY INC 344.76 REICHE'S PLUMBING SEWER 120.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 300.00 SBC 1,024.15 SCHMITT, JON 38.00 SETTLERS HILL RDF 4,761.00 STILES-KEM DIVISION 210.00 USA BLUEBOOK 479.02 VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 3,117.10 WATER PRODUCTS - AURORA 642.23 ZMT INC 297.23 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 75,136.94 NIBCO CONSTRUCTION CONCE 22,271.11 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL HE 426.00 GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 50.00 MCHENRY RADIOLOGISTS 37.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND CDW GOVERNMENT INC 869.00 _ GMIS INTERNATIONAL HEADQ 75.00 LAYTON TECHNOLOGY INC 860.75 LDG CORPORATION 2,964.00 NET SPECIALISTS INC 599.40 NETRIX LLC 570.27 PARADISE COMPUTER 1,560.49 QUILL CORPORATION 170.88 ROCKWARE INC 2,900.00 SBC 199.85 STANS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIE 735.50 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW BAXTER 6 WOODMAN 29,774.49 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD 6 2,535.00 POLICE PENSION FUND DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE 735.75 GRAND TOTALS 583,018.52 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 276,631.64 BAND FUND 867.89 ANNEXATION FUND 50,922.00 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 529.02 TIF FUND 356.50 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 20,720.15 WATER/SEWER FUND 90,519.89 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 97,408.05 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 513.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 11,505.14 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 32,309.49 POLICE PENSION FUND 735.75 TOTALS 583,018.52 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon. Abstain: Wimmer ' Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. June 16, 2003 Page 9 RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND MOTOR VEHICLE CODE TO PROHIBIT RIGHT TURN _ ON RED ONTO STATE ROUTE 31 FROM PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD, LOCATED BETWEEN MEIJER GAS STATION AND MCHENRY BANK& TRUST Alderman Glab informed Council he was not present during, the Public Works Committee vote on this matter. Alderman Glab expressed concern that the City was amending the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code prohibiting a turn onto a road controlled by the Illinois Department of Transportation (°IDOT"). City Attorney McArdle stated the City of McHenry has no authority to post signs independently. Assistant City Administrator Lockerby informed Council the Director of Public Works Marcinko had a conversation with a representative of IDOT and was informed limiting access onto State Route 31 from a private access road was up to the City of McHenry. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested signage be posted prohibiting u-turns. A discussion ensued. Mayor Althoff suggested the matter be returned to the Public Works CoMmittee for further discussion. Council concurred. REQUEST FOR CLASS F2 LIQUOR LICENSE — ANGELO'S FRESH MARKET, 4400 WEST ELM STREET Mayor Althoff introduced Mr. Angelo Ingrao, President of Angelo's Fresh Market, Inc. Mayor Althoff informed Council Mr. Ingrao is requesting a Class F2 Liquor License to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at the location of the former Eagle Food Store, 4400 West Elm Street. Mayor Althoff stated Mr. Ingrao is experienced in the operation of a grocery store. He has met with her, submitted all the required information, has been fingerprinted and has paid the $800 annual license fee. Additionally, Mayor Althoff noted all employees of Angelo's Fresh Market will attend Beverage Alcohol Sellers & Servers Education Training ("BASSET') class. Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve the request for a Class F2 Liquor License from Angelo's Fresh Market, Inc. d/b/a Angelo's Fresh Market, located at 4400 West Elm Street, for the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages, subject to receipt of satisfactory fingerprint results. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Wimmer. Motion carried. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Glab, to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk's execution of an Ordinance increasing the number of Class F2 Liquor Licenses from t nine to ten. June 16, 2003 Page 10 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Wimmer. Motion carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PONCA STREET WATER MAIN EXTENSION TO BERGER EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC. Director of Public Works Marcinko informed Council the design of the water main extension improvements along Ponca Street is complete. The City of McHenry has received approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA') for the extension. Director Marcinko stated the water main will extend approximately 300 feet from the southwest comer of Lillian and Ponca Streets to service the homes at 4405 and 4406 Ponca Street. The residents of these homes have requested hook-up to municipal water service due to the failure of a community well. Director Marcinko reported following the waiving of bid requirements," proposals were sought from three contractors; two of the three contractors responded. Berger Excavating submitted the lowest price, $27,105.00. Staff recommends Council approve Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. complete the installation of the Ponca Street Water Main Extension, in an amount not to exceed _ $27,105.00 Motion by Condon, seconded by Low, to approve the award of contract for the installation of Ponca Street Water Main Extension to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $27,105.00. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. DISCUSSION: ANNEXATION OF 22 ACRES, ZONING TO RM1, VARIANCE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON SINGLE ZONING LOT, VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED EXTERIOR BRICK/STONE FASCIA — HALLMARK HOMES PARKSIDE TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF MCCULLOM LAKE ROAD, WEST OF MEIJER/HOME DEPOT SUBDIVISION Mayor Althoff introduced David Branch, President of Hallmark Homes. Mr. Branch addressed Council stating the Applicant is petitioning the City for annexation of a 22-acre parcel located north of McCullom Lake Road and west of the Meijer/Home Depot Subdivision. Mr. Branch informed Council, upon annexation, the Applicant is seeking rezoning to RM-1, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, approval of a variance to allow _.. multiple buildings on a single zoning lot, and a variance to reduce the minimum 75% exterior brick/stone requirement. Director of Community Development Napolitano noted the Applicant appeared before Council in December 2002 at a Committee of the Whole meeting. At that time June 16, 2003 Page 11 Council expressed the following concerns: • Conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan; • The proposed density is too high; • Site drainage and stormwater detention; • Traffic issues; • Inadequate off-street parking for guests; and • Build out time. Director Napolitano informed Council of the Applicant's appearance before the Planning and Zoning Commission in April 2003. Following much discussion the Public Hearing was continued to May 8, 2003 to permit the Applicant time to address the following concerns: • Overall aesthetics of the project; • Off-street parking to accommodate more guest parking; • A pedestrian walkway to lead to the private roadway and a walkway along the private road to lead to McCullom Lake Road; • Building elevations; • Garage prominence; • Layout/structure siting; • Clarification on the percentage of the building exteriors that would have brick/stone veneers; and • Sidewalk along the private roadway leading to the commercial property to the east. Director Napolitano advised Council the Applicant reappeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 8, 2003 with revised plans. However, despite the revisions, the Commission continued to express several concerns with the development including: • Garage prominence; • Private road issue • Entry curves are too severe and blind from both directions, resulting in entry.point safety hazards; and • Parking issues with the following possible solutions: o One-way traffic on the loop road to allow for parking on one side of the street o Plan should remain as revised with the on-street parking; o Elimination of some of the on-street parking o Elimination of some of the buildings and utilization of additional area to increase the parking o Create a new concept plan. Director Napolitano opined Staff shares many of the concerns of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the development of the site. He stated lower density multi- family housing is considered an effective land use transition/buffer between the Meijer/Home Depot subdivision to the east and Olde Mill Ponds subdivision to the south 1- and the Petersen Historic Farm to the north. Director Napolitano noted an evaluation of the Traffic Study submitted for the June 16, 2003 Page 12 proposed development indicated no significant impact to area roadways. He stated access, level of service, internal circulation and sight distance were found to be acceptable. The site connects to a signalized intersection at McCullom Lake Road, as well as an unsignalized intersection. Ms. Lisa Weisner, a representative of Transportation Strategies, stated both a sight distance study and critical intersection review were conducted at the site. Director Napolitano stated the Applicant proposes construction of 119 townhome units consisting of eleven five-unit building and sixteen four-unit buildings. He noted the proposed density of 5.4 units per acre falls within the range of other approved townhome developments. Access to the site would be from the private road owned by Meijer, which extends from McCullom Lake Road to State Route 31. Internally, a public looped road meeting City Standards, with curb, gutter and sidewalks is proposed. The Applicant is proposing enhanced entry treatments, with landscaped center medians. Private open space would be located in the center of the development and storm water detention facilities are provided. Director of Community Development Napolitano reviewed the fouowing items which have already been addressed: • Re-orient the buildings on Lots 17 and 18 to an east-west direction. o Applicant agreed to do so. — • Provide some curvature in the road on the east side of the development. This may provide additional opportunities to turn buildings on the site and reduce the garage prominence on the east side of the loop road o Applicant stated this would be difficult, but would be considered • Resolve the guest parking (on-street versus off-street). o Applicant stated four parking spaces have been allotted per unit, but is willing to add more • Provide additional deciduous trees within the interior open space area and use natural prairie plantings throughout the development, particularly near the detention pond. o Applicant agreed to do so. • Relocate the interior walk path to the area between Lots 10 and 11 to provide access to the City park property to the west. o Applicant agreed to do so. • Restrict the stormwater runoff release rate of .05 cfs to better address off-site drainage concerns. o Applicant agreed to do so. • Accept the revised building elevations as presented, but require two to three different colors be offered (i.e., roofs, siding, masonry) to provide some additional variety between the buildings. o Applicant agreed to do so. -- • A sidewalk could provide access to the traffic signal and McCullom Lake Road and a safe pedestrian crossing to the existing sidewalk on the south side of McCullom Lake Road, which leads to Petersen Park. o Applicant is willing to comply. • Restrict the number of units allowed per year to no more than sixty to ensure a 2- June 16, 2003 Page 13 year buildout. o Applicant is willing to comply. Alderman Condon requested impact fees for schools be addressed in the Annexation Agreement and a set fee established. Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding the impact of the development on traffic and the developer's compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Responding to Alderman Lows concerns regarding the density of the 5-unit buildings, Mr. Branch stated the developer is willing to reduce the density in the eleven 5- unit structures from 5-unit to 4-unit. Alderman Murgatroyd stated he does not support development of townhomes on the property. Alderman Wimmer, concurring with Alderman Murgatroyd, stated he is not satisfied with the revisions made by the Applicant since the Committee of.the Whole meeting particularly with regard to density and traffic flow. Alderman Low expressed continuing concerns regarding traffic flow. Discussion ensued. Mayor Althoff opined she has reservations regarding the development and inquired if Council had an interest in pursuing development of the project by Hallmark Homes. Aldermen Glab, Murgatroyd and Wimmer stated negative. Mayor Althoff informed Mr. Branch there appears to be no significant support from Council for the development. DISCUSSION: ANNEXATION OF 300 ACRES AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS- GERSTAD BUILDERS ADAMS FARM LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CURRAN AND BULL VALLEY ROADS In attendance were Developer and Applicant, Roger Gerstad, Attorney Sam Diamond of Diamond, LeSueur and Associates and landscape architect, Roger Dupler of Welch Hanson Associates. Attorney Diamond informed Council the Applicant is petitioning the City of McHenry for annexation of 304-acres of property, located on the north side of Bull Valley Road, straddling the east and west sides of Curran Road. Upon annexation the Applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 25 acres of the property to commercial and the balance of the property to residential, including townhome units (RM-1) and single family homes with RS-1A lots (18,000 sq. ft.), RS-2 lots (10,890 sq. ft.) and RS-3 lots(9,000 sq. ft.). Attorney Diamond stated the Applicant is seeking direction from Council regarding whether to move forward or abandon the concept plan. Director of Community Development Napolitano addressed Council stating in September 2002 the Applicant appeared before the Committee of the Whole with a concept plan for the subject property. At that time, it was the intent of Applicant to build a total of 803 units on the property, 444 single-family homes and 359 townhomes, approximately 75% 3-bedrooms and 25% 4-bedrooms. Director Napolitano noted conceptually the plan offered a mix of units and lot sizes, with a feathering effect from east June 16, 2003 Page 14 to west. The following concerns were expressed by Council at that time: • High density • Protection of the environmental corridor along Boone Creek • The size of the commercial development and proposed use • Drainage concerns • Continuation of the bike path • Investigation of curb cut locations onto arterial roadways • Access onto Curran Road at the commercial hub • West McHenry Bypass, frontage road and associated traffic issues Director Napolitano stated the Applicant revised his plans for development pursuant to the comments received and made formal application to the City. Director Napolitano informed Council Staff has not had adequate time to perform a detailed review of the revised plan, but it appears many of the concerns indicated at the Committee of the Whole meeting appear to have been addressed by Applicant including: • Reduction of density from 723 units to 702 units. • Preservation of an 800' open space corridor along Boone Creek • Inclusion of two tot lots, one east of Curran and one west of Curran • Proposed land uses are generally consistent with the land uses designated on the Comprehensive Plan — o The Plan designates the 40 acres at the northwest corner of Curran and Bull Valley Roads as commercial. The Applicant is proposing approximately 22 acres in the area as commercial. • The area along Boone Creek is designated as Open Space and the proposed Plan preserves a corridor along the Creek. • The balance of the property is designated as low-density Single Family Residential (1-4 dwelling units per acre). Alderman Glab opined his continuing concerns with density, stating 511 units is a more desirable number of residential units. Alderman Murgatroyd stated his support of the recommendations expressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting he does not support a townhome development on the west side of Curran Road, nor does he support small commercial development. Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry Director Napolitano informed Council a Traffic Impact Analysis, performed by Metro Transportation Group, Inc. in March 2003, had been provided by the developer. Alderman Condon opined she would like to see density reduced further. Additionally, she stated she has received numerous comments from residents in the — surrounding vicinity concerning storm water run-off. Alderman Bolger concurred with Alderman Condon. It was the consensus of Council that if Mr. Gerstad wishes to pursue annexation he June 16, 2003 Page 15 address the concerns presented by the Planning and Zoning Commission as follows: • Protection of the Boone Creek corridor • Reduction in the proposed number of multi-family units • Produce a timeline for the project buildout • Road improvements and traffic impact • Open space preservation and usability • Creation of an Architectural Standards Manual • Aesthetics of the project • Side/rear load garages • Contributions to taxing entities. Mayor Althoff opened the floor to comments from the audience. Wendy Harp, a resident at 5921 Eaglewood Trail, expressed concerns regarding overcrowding in the schools and the impact the proposed development would have on the surrounding community. Patrick Curry, a resident at 310 Brookwood Trail, expressed concern regarding the ecological impact of the proposed development. Additionally, he mentioned water pressure in the subdivision is already low stating development will reduce the pressure further. Victor Nowicki, a resident at 307 Brookwood Trail, stated concerns regarding traffic on Bull Valley Road. He stated the traffic study did not address impact the development would have at the intersection of Brookwood Drive and Bull Valley Road, which is already congested. Mr. Nowicki expressed concerns regarding the high density of the project and complimented the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendations to the developer. Mr. Diamond stated it is Mr. Gerstad's intention to proceed with the development. Alderman Murgatroyd suggested the project return to the Planning and Zoning Ccnmission following additional revisions prior to proceeding with a Public Hearing. The Applicant agreed to continue working with City Planner Martin and Director Napolitano in an effort to reduce density and address the issues brought forth by Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8 AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN THE FLOOD PLAIN — RIVERWALK PLACE BY LANCO DEVELOPMENT Director of Community Development Napolitano iterated on April. 21, 2003 the Council approved Ordinances for the development of the Riverwalk Place Subdivision, a 20-unit luxury townhome development on Waukegan Road, east of Green Street, adjacent to Boone Lagoon. Director Napolitano stated due to the development's proximity to Boone Lagoon, a large portion of the property lies within the Special Flood Hazard Area as June 16, 2003 Page 16 delineated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As Staff, City Engineers and the developer were reviewing applicable codes and ordinances to address the issue, it became apparent current language in the City Codes would have impacts on not only this development, but on future developments, which may occur along the proposed Riverwalk path. Director Napolitano explained the current.procedure requires the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and make recommendations to the Council, which has final approval. Staff believes this procedure may prove cumbersome when development and redevelopment along the Riverwalk are being encouraged for economic development purposes. The proposed ordinance would require all variance requests for filling within a flood plain to go directly to Council and provide Council with complete discretion for approving or denying this type of variance. A brief discussion ensued. Alderman Glab stated he is unable to support a motion which encourages less review of issues regarding development within the flood hazard area. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to approve an ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 8, Development of Special Flood Hazard Areas, to indicate no variances shall be granted to any development located within a flood plain unless authorized by the City Council, subject to any conditions, including requirements for compensatory storage. — Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Low, seconded by Bolger, to approve a variance to allow development in the flood plain area for Riverwalk Place Subdivision without any requirements for compensatory storage. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT QUOTATION FROM MIKE MEIER & SONS FENCING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT THE SKATE & BIKE PARK COMPLEX Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel informed Council the Fiscal Year Budget for 2003/2004 included $18,000 for the installation of a seven-foot perimeter fence for the Skate and Bike Park complex. Director Merkel stated bids were opened on Friday, June 6, 2003. Mike Meier & Sons Fencing submitted the lowest bid, in the amount of $14,790. — Staff recommends acceptance of the quotation submitted by Mike Meier& Sons Fencing. June 16, 2003 Page 17 Motion by Low, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve the quotation from Mike Meier & Sons Fencing for installation of a perimeter fence at the Skate and Bike Park Complex, in an amount not to exceed $14,790. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. •' Motion carried. DISCUSSION: ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED TRACTS OF LAND SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF MCHENRY Alderman Low suggested, due to the importance of this topic and the lateness of the hour, discussion of this item and the discussion regarding the Comprehensive Transportation Study be deferred to the Agenda of the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for June 30, 2003. It was the consensus of Council to defer this item for discussion at the June 30, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting. -- DISCUSSION: COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION STUDY It was the consensus of Council that this item be removed from the Agenda and deferred for discussion at the June 30, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting. MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Althoff informed Council there remains one opening on the City's Landmark Commission. She requested Council approve the recommendation of Gerhard Rosenberg, an architect, proposed by Chairman Schafer, to fill the vacancy. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Bolger, to approve the appointment of Gerhard Rosenberg, to the Landmark Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2006. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Low stated a committee meeting is scheduled on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. in the Aldermen Conference Room. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel reported construction of the sewer project has resulted in flooding of the Mass Farm property. He informed Council the matter is ~'' being looked into and they will be kept informed of repairs taking place. June 16, 2003 Page 18 NEW BUSINESS �. There was no new business. EXECUTIVE SESSION: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to go into Executive Session at 10:50 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargaining. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 10:56 p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to return to Open Session at 11:02 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went back into Open Session at 11:02 p.m. Motion by Murgatroyd, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Fraternal Order of Police Unit I for the period through April 30, 2005. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Representing Telecommunications, Community Service Officers and Records Clerks for the period May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2005, subject to finalization of certain Contract language in the Agreement as follows: • 5.2 Normal Work Period. Implementation of a 6/3 schedule (six days on and three days off)with an 8.5-hour shift. • 5.7 Compensatory Time. Increased compensatory accrual maximum to 25.5 hours or three shifts providing a slight increase from twenty four hours. • 5.8 Required Overtime. The contract implements $16.00 per day/shift in supplemental pay when the employee serves as a trainer for over five hours in a shift. • 12.6 Unused Sick Leave. Post Retiree Health Savings Plan, same as FOP Unit 1, Section 13.7. • 14.1 Wages 15.2 Uniform Allowance. The new contract provides $400 the first year to cover the cost of the initial issue and thereafter $350 for reimbursement of uniforms June 16, 2003 Page 19 replacement or cleaning costs. The uniform will consist of pre-approved clothing, including polo shirts. • 16.6 Insurance. Same as FOP I, Section 17.6. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Abstain: Glab. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Alderman Glab informed Council he was not comfortable approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of McHenry and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Representing Telecommunications, Community Service Officers and Records Clerks while the contract was still in negotiation. Alderman Bolger complimented Assistant City Administrator Lockerby on his efforts during the negotiation process. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Low, seconded by Wimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjoumed at 11.06 p.m. AYOR CLER