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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/07/2004 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 7, 2004 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant Administrator Lockerby, City Attorney McArdle, City Clerk Jones, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Public Works Marcinko, Director of Finance Kline. Absent: None. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Charles and Pat Heinmiller, residents of 1403 N. Beach Road, addressed Council. Mr. Heinmiller stated that he and his neighbors have beautified the City easement, which accesses Well No. 2 and would like to install an unlocked gate with double doors rather than two fences. Mayor Low referred the matter to Director of Community Development Napolitano. City Administrator Maxeiner assured Mr. and Mrs. Heinmiller that the issue would be researched and they would be advised. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Glab requested that Item A, Request for Picnic/Special Use Permits be pulled from the Agenda and voted on separately. Alderman Glab requested that Item B, Block Party Requests, regarding the block party request from Craig Adams of 4617 Sussex Drive be modified reflecting that the closure of that portion of Sussex between the intersection with Front Royal Drive be revised to read: the closure of that portion of Sussex between the intersection of Sussex and Ashley and the west intersection of Sussex and Front Royal Drive Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: B. Block Party requests; 8/14/04, Jim and Jackie Bowles, Miller Drive in McHenry Shores 6/19/04, Mike Hennelly, Hemlock in Riverside Hollow 9/19/04, Craig Adams, Sussex Drive in Whispering Oaks C. Ordinances amending various sections of the Municipal Code and adopting text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; D. Final Play request for Country Club Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project from Nibco Construction Concepts; E. Recommendation to purchase Street Division plow truck through State Bid Purchase Plan, to waive all bid requirements for associated specialized equipment; and to approve the installation of specialized equipment by RA Adams Enterprises; .� F. Waive bid requirements for purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter Inc.; G. Request for connection to Police Alarm Panel from Corporate Disk Company, 4610 West Prime Parkway. June 7, 2004 Page 2 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. ✓-- Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: ITEM A - REQUEST FOR PICNIC/SPECIAL USE PERMITS Alderman Glab opined that the $50.00 fee for non-resident use of City parks is inadequate and stated non-residents impacting City parks is unacceptable. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the following requests for Picnic/Special Use Permits: • Murgatroyd, birthday party • Follett Library, annual picnic • Wilkinson, baptism Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Abstain: Murgatroyd. Absent: None. Motion- carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK AND WAIVER OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE 13-902 FOR SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS EVENT Community Projects Coordinator Hobson introduced Bob Andronowitz, Partner in Riverbend Limited Partnership, LLC and Hank Armbrecht, Vice President of RiverBend Benders Snowmobile Club, Applicants. Messrs. Andronowitz and Armbrecht summarized the event and provided a video presentation of the proposed event. Community Projects Coordinator Hobson stated the applicants are requesting use of Petersen Park to host a Snowmobile Watercross event on October 2 and 3, 2004. The event is the season finale of a six race series sponsored by the International Watercross Association, the sanctioning body conducting all aspects of the race. The applicants assured Council the vendor and festival area would be separate from the pit area, where the snowmobiles would be located. No alcohol would be permitted in the pit area. The event would be set up on Friday, held on Saturday and Sunday, with tear down and clean-up occurring on Monday. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 persons will attend the event. Responding to Council's inquiries, the applicants stated the following: • Snowmobiles are stationed in the pit area and moved to the beach area by trailer, or carted on a dolly, to the starting line; • Snowmobiles start from a standing position on the beach and raced onto the open water, a 600 x 600 foot course around a series of buoys, positioned in an oval configuration, before returning to the beach; • All snowmobiles are required to have mufflers and use environmentally safe June 7, 2004 Page 3 lubricants; • Fuel tanks are sealed to prevent leakage should the snowmobile sink. • Safety crews are stationed on a pontoon boat equipped to raise sunken snowmobiles and rescue drivers quickly. • Local EMTs are scheduled to be on hand during the event. • Event grounds will be closed at night and no camping will be allowed. • The group provides its own security. No problems have arisen in the last four years the event has taken place. The applicants assured Council Petersen Park would not be impacted by the event and stated the property would be restored to its original condition. A lengthy discussion ensued concerning the possible impact to a passive lake, on-site service to the snowmobiles, snowmobile engines, and the lubricants used. Alderman Glab voiced strong opposition. He opined McCollum Lake is a passive lake and this use is inappropriate for both McCollum Lake and Petersen Park. Motion by Condon, seconded by Wimmer, to grant a temporary waiver of Ordinance 13-902, to allow the operation of snowmobiles in a City park, and to approve the use of Petersen Park for a snowmobile watercross event to be held on McCullom Lake on October 2 and October 3, 2004. Voting Aye: Bolger, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CLASS A-6 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM THE GAMBLER OF MCHENRY INC D/B/A THE GAMBLER 1232 NORTH GREEN STREET Mayor Low introduced Douglas Strain, the new owner and operator of The Gambler, located at 1232 North Green Street. Mayor Low informed Council a request was received from David Kotiw, the prior owner to transfer his A-6 liquor license, following the sale of his interest in The Gambler to Mr. Strain. Mayor Low noted that Mr. Strain lives in the City of McHenry, would manage The Gambler, is conversant with State of Illinois liquor control regulations, and has agreed to become BASSET certified, together with all of the employees of the establishment. Mayor Low recommended approval of Mr. Kotivis request to transfer the Class A-6 liquor license to Douglas Strain of The Gambler of McHenry, Inc. d/b/a The Gambler, subject to receipt of satisfactory fingerprint results. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Murgatroyd, to approve Mr. Kotiw's request to transfer the Class A-6 liquor license to Douglas Strain of The Gambler of McHenry, Inc. �-- d/b/a The Gambler, subject to receipt of satisfactory fingerprint results and BASSETT certification of employees who are involved in the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. June 7, 2004 Page 4 Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor Low requested a recess at 8: 12 p.m., while City Engineer Baxter and Woodman set up the Power Point presentation regarding the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Low reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting of June 7, 2004 at 8:19 p.m. with all still in attendance. CENTRAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT— LONG RANGE PLAN City Administrator Maxeiner reminded Council that at a workshop meeting held on January 12, 2004, discussion occurred regarding the long-range plans for the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP). At that time an analysis provided by City Engineer Baxter and Woodman provided two main options: • Upgrade and renovate the CWWTP and continue operation of the plant for the foreseeable future; • Upgrade and renovate the CWWTP for planned abandonment in twenty years. Subsequent to Council direction at that meeting, Baxter and Woodman was directed to provide options to complete upgrades and renovations necessary to keep the CWWTP operational for at least twenty years. Pursuant to Council direction, City Engineer Baxter and Woodman has provided Council with the following options regarding the CWWTP: Alt. A. Providing for immediate improvements and renovation of the plant and implementation of a denitrification process. The cost to maintain the status quo is an initial outlay of$15 million followed by an expense of approximately $20 million in current dollars at some point in the future. Alt. D. Providing for the planned obsolescence of the CWWTP in twenty years. The cost to maintain the status quo is the same as Alternate A, $15 million, but would increase to approximately$40 million in current dollars at some point in the future. Alt. E. Providing for the planned obsolescence of the CWWTP in twenty years, but requires the immediate construction of a conveyance pipe between the South Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) and the CWWTP. The cost for addressing excess flow in this manner is approximately $9 million for conveyance and $4 million for excess flow tanks at the SWWTP. The cost of replacing the lost capacity at the CWWTP within twenty years is estimated at $25.5 million in current dollars. City Administrator Maxeiner noted Alternative E takes the burden from current , water/sewer rates and places it on capital development fees provided by new growth. Alderman Bolger inquired if the city-acquired property adjacent to the SWWfP June 7, 2004 Page 5 would be adequate to provide for its future expansion. City Engineer Carl Moon stated the site is adequate for growth expansion for the next fifty years. Alderman Glab stated elimination of the CWWTP would fit aesthetically with the Riverwalk plans, particularly in light of the vicinity of the CWWTP in relation to the Riverwalk and Downtown Redevelopment. Alderman Murgatroyd noted all options are expensive, but Council must determine the best direction to be followed. He supports Alternate E and noted Staff must seek ways to fund the project. Alderman Condon stated there would be a financial impact on the residents regardless of whether Alternate A or Alternate E is chosen. She concurred with Alderman Murgatroyd in her support of Alternate E. Alderman Bolger stated there was a lot of information to digest. Mayor Low suggested Council consider tabling the matter until the June 21, 2004 meeting in an effort to provide Council with an opportunity to explore the Alternatives. Mayor Low stated it would be shortsighted to limit the possibilities and not give future Council a choice in determining what they chose to do with regard to both plants and the best method of financing the ultimate renovations and/or improvements. Alderman Wimmer stated his support of Alternate E. Alderman Glab noted many projects would be accomplished in the City during the next five to ten years. He opined addressing transportation concerns is more important at this time than the future state of the treatment plants. Alderman Murgatroyd stated capital development fees are dedicated funds to be utilized in specific capital improvements. Water and sewer capital development fees must be utilized for water and sewer improvements. Alderman Murgatroyd noted he would like information regarding the financing of the improvements and renovations through bonds. He requested information be provided regarding how the statistics in Baxter and Woodman's report were determined. Alderman Petersen stated his.support of the elimination of the CWWTP at some point in the future. City Administrator Maxeiner stated the information requested would be provided to Council prior to the June 21, 2004 regularly scheduled Council Meeting. MAYOR STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low announced that on Thursday, June 10, 2004, the first band concert of the summer series will take place in Veterans Park. June 7, 2004 Page 6 COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Peterson announced that , ie Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 10, 2004 has been cancelled and would be rescheduled. Alderman Bolger announced that he would like to schedule a Public Works Committee meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004. Alderman Wimmer noted he is unavailable on that date. Director of Public Works Marcinko stated he would contact the members of the Committee in an effort to determine a more convenient date for all the parties. STAFF REPORTS Director of Public Works Marcinko announced that Front Royal, at the intersection of State Route 120, would be closed on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 due to construction work. The street would be re-opened on Friday, June 11, 2004. NEW BUSINESS Responding to Alderman Glab's inquiry, City Administrator Maxeiner stated Staff is aware of the information from the Kane County Department of Transportation and it is currently under review. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PROPERTY ACQUISITION Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to go into Executive Session to discuss Property Acquisition at 9:32 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Wimmer, to go back into Open Session at 9:44 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 9:44 p.m. June 7, 2004 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, Low, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The Meeting was ad' rned at 9:45 p.m. t MAYOR CITY CLJ! t