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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/15/2006 - City Council REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 2006 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, and Condon. Absent: None. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, Assistant City Administrator Martin, City Attorney McArdle, Chief of Police O'Meara, City Clerk Jones, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Assistant Director of Public Works Fink, Director of Finance Shields, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, and Community Relations Management Assistant Hobson. Absent: Director of Public Works Marcinko. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION No one signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input Session. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: A. FY 2006-2007 Advantage EAP Employee Assistance Program Agreement, $5,889; B. Final pay request for demolition of former Wahl Appliance building, 1209 Court Street - ComerStone Material Recovery Inc, $23,870; C. Police Department request to renew membership agreement with NIPCL, $26,250; --� D. Parks and Recreation special use/picnic permit requests; E. Approve Council Minutes: 1. May 1, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - A CHILD'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER, 2214 WEST ROUTE 120 Director of Community Development Napolitano stated Applicant Francine Maze, owner of A Child's Place Leaming Center located at 2214 West Route 120, has requested an expansion of her conditional use permit. The Applicant is requesting to expand her outdoor play area on the premises. Director Napolitano noted expansion of a conditional use permit can be either authorized by Council or referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for Public Hearing. Director Napolitano noted, although eight parking spaces would be lost, more than enough parking spaces would remain on the site. Staff recommends approval of the expansion request without sending the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission for '�- Public Hearing. May 15, 2006 Page 2 Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staff s recommendation to approve an ordinance granting an expansion of the existing conditional use permit granted to A Child's Place Learning Center located at 2214 West Route 120 to allow an increased outdoor play area on the premises. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, wmmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR USE OF PETERSEN PARK FOR 3RD ANNUAL SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS EVENT AND CAR/MOTORCYCLE SHOW - RIVERBEND LTD PARTNERSHIP, LLC In attendance was Bob Andronowitz of Riverbend Ltd Partnership, LLC. Management Assistant for Community Relations Hobson stated a request has been received from Riverbend LTD Partnership to use Petersen Park for their 3`d Annual Snowmobile Watercross Event on September 30, 2006 and October 1, 2006. This year the applicant is also requesting permission to host a car/motorcycle show in conjunction with the annual event. The applicant is no longer requesting permission to hold a three-day carnival with the event. Management Assistant Hobson noted the applicant is requesting: — • temporary waiver of Ordinance 13-902 allowing the operation of snowmobiles in a city park; • use of Petersen Park for the proposed event on McCullom Lake; • permission to host a car/motorcycle show in conjunction with the event; and • consideration of the applicant's request to reduction of park usage fees for the event and charge $200 for the reservation with a $100 security deposit. Management Assistant Hobson reported Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Mr. Andronowitz addressed Council noting the applicant is interested in reinvesting in the community and requested the Council consider their request to freeze appropriate fees in light of the applicant's traditional donations back to the City for parks and police services granted. The applicant intends to make generous contributions following this year's event. Alderman Condon noted the applicant has historically been generous in giving back to the community and requested Council annually revisit the fee structure for this event and the usage of Petersen Park. In response to Alderman Santi's inquiry, Mr. Andronowitz stated the applicant first seeks local sponsorship for the annual event. Alderman Santi concurred with Alderman Condon regarding revisiting the Petersen Park usage fees annually. Alderman Murgatroyd expressed his support of the annual event. May 15, 2006 Page 3 Alderman Peterson noted he was originally concerned regarding the requested freezing of fees, but noted the applicant is generous in giving back to the community and _ deserves consideration based on that fact. Motion by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation as follows, to grant: • temporary waiver of Ordinance 13-902 allowing the operation of snowmobiles in a city park; • use of Petersen Park for the proposed event on McCullom Lake; • permission to host a car/motorcycle show in conjunction with the event; and • to charge park usage fees for the event in the amount of $200 for the reservation with a $100 security deposit. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 3RD ANNUAL SNOWMOBILE WATERCROSS EVENT - RIVERBEND LTD PARTNERSHIP, LLC Management Assistant Hobson noted a special event liquor license is being requested in conjunction with the 3`d Annual Snowmobile Watercross Event as previously described. Mayor Low stated she had no issues regarding the proposed requested special event liquor license for the event. She noted the event is extremely well-run and highly attended by the community. Alderman Schaefer requested clarification regarding proposed restrictions on alcohol consumption. Management Assistant Hobson noted the restrictions prohibited the consumption of alcohol for the event by the participants in the racing pit areas until after the completion of the last snowmobile race. Motion by Condon, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept Staffs recommendation to award a special event liquor license for the 3`d Annual Snowmobile Watercross Event to Riverbend LTD Partnership, LLC to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 and Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Petersen Park Beach Area from Noon until 5:30 p.m. subject to the following conditions: • Alcohol will not be allowed in the restricted race pit area during the races; • Alcohol sales will not be allowed until noon each day of the event; • Alcohol sales will not be allowed outside the confined festival area; • Event security will be arranged each day of the event; • Wrist-banding and identification checks will occur each day of the event. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. '�-- Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: None. Motion carried. May 15, 2006 Page 4 USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN C-5 DISTRICT - 804 1- NORTH FRONT STREET Director of Community Development Napolitano reported a request has been received to allow a credit union on the property located at 804 North Front Street in the C- 5 Commercial Highway Zoning District. The property is not conducive to commercial retail sales. As Council determined in 2004 that financial institutions should no longer be a permitted use in the C-5 District, the applicant was required to seek a use variance. Director Napolitano stated the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the applicant's request at a Public Hearing held on April 20, 2006 and unanimously recommended approval of the request. Director Napolitano noted Staff also supports the request. Alderman Schaefer concurred with Staffs support of the request for a commercial operation on this site. Responding to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry, organization President Robert Waclawik, who was in attendance, noted the Midwest County Federal Credit Union boasts a membership of approximately 1,500. Alderman Glab noted Council previously enacted an ordinance prohibiting financial institutions in the C-5 commercial district to that Council could consider requests on a ,-- case-by-ease basis. He supports Staffs endorsement of the request. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Murgatroyd, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to pass an ordinance granting a use variance to McHenry County Federal Credit Union for a financial institution facility at 804 North Front Street. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MUNICIPAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Assistant Administrator Martin summarized Staffs request to move forward with the proposed Municipal Drive improvements, noting the improvements now include the original plan to incorporate a portion of the McHenry Saving's Bank property into the right-of-way. The Bank has offered to dedicate land for this purpose. Because of the recent offer of land dedication, an increase in project cost in the amount of$25,000 is noted. Alderman Condon stated she is glad to see the details wonted out and that the project is finally moving forward. Aldermen Santi and Schafer concurred. — Alderman Murgatroyd inquired if the correspondence received from McHenry Savings Bank is a binding contract. City Attorney McArdle replied in the negative. He stated the bank principals will provide the City with a deed dedicating the parcel to the May 15, 2006 Page 5 City. The deed will be brought to Council for approval. Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation that the Municipal Drive roadway design be altered back to the original design to accommodate the McHenry Saving's Bank request and that the Bank dedicate 7,334 square feet to the City for right-of-way, at no cost to the City. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER VII, TABLE 13, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING Director Napolitano stated following Council recommendation in early 2005, the Community Development Committee considered amendments to the City's off-street parking requirements for restaurant uses. The committee recommended the amendment to Table 13 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: • Reduce the required parking for cant'-out only restaurants to 10 spaces/1,000 sf area; • Reduce the required parking for eat-in restaurants with a drive-thru to 10 spaces/1,000 sf area, with space reserved to accommodate a total of 15 -- spaces/1,000 sf; • Increase the required parking for eat-in restaurants to 25 spaces/1,000 sf area. Director Napolitano noted the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter at a Public Hearing held on February 2, 2006 and unanimously recommended approval of the Community Development Committee's suggested recommendation. In response to Alderman Murgatroyd's inquiry regarding adequate parking for drive- thru facilities, noting the apparent deficiency at Taco Bell/Long John Silver's, Director Napolitano stated the builders would have to construct ten spaces per 1,000 sf, but would be required to set aside an area to accommodate up to a total of 15 spaces/1,000 sf if deemed necessary by Staff. City Administrator Maxeiner noted the revised off-street parking and loading requirements would affect business moving forward, but would not be retroactive for existing businesses. Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Chapter VII, Table 13 as follows: • Reduce the required parking for carry-out only restaurants to 10 spaces/1,000 sf area; '�- • Reduce the required parking for eat-in restaurants with a drive-thru to 10 spaces/1,000 sf area, with space reserved to accommodate up to a total of 15 spaces/1,000 sf; May 15, 2006 Page 6 • Increase the required parking for eat-in restaurants to 25 spaces/1,000 sf area. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. REQUEST TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND PURCHASE A 2005 FORD TAURUS PROGRAM VEHICLE FROM BUSS FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,600 Director Napolitano stated the purchase of a department vehicle was included in this year's approved budget. Staff is seeking authorization to waive the bid requirements and approve the purchase of a program vehicle from Buss Ford in the amount of$11,800. Alderman Wimmer noted the vehicle was needed and he supported the request. Responding to Alderman Schaefer's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the State Purchase Program was only for new vehicles. Alderman Schaefer noted he is glad to keep the purchase local. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Santi, to accept Staffs recommendation to waive the bidding process and approve the purchase of a Ford Taurus program vehicle from Buss Ford having 19,000 miles in the amount of$11,600. -- Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT Assistant Administrator Martin stated since 1995, the City has considered an annual intergovernmental agreement with the McHenry Public Library District. The agreement permits on-site storage of City equipment and/or property while providing sweeping and snowplowing services for the library on their premises. Assistant Administrator Martin noted Staff supports the approval of the agreement renewal. Motion by Schaefer, seconded by Peterson, to accept Staffs recommendation, to approve the annual renewal of an intergovernmental agreement between the City of McHenry and the McHenry Public Library District regarding the Library's property located at 809 North Front Street. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. '— Motion carried. May 15, 2006 Page 7 MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT There was no Mayor Statement or Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Development Committee Chairman Alderman Condon announced a Community Development Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2006 in the Aldermen's Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Alderman Peterson reported the minutes of last week's committee meeting will be forthcoming. STAFF REPORTS There was no Department Head Report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items discussed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Murgatroyd, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. -- Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. MAYOR TY CLE K