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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 07/09/2007 - City Council REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Low at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, July 9, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson and Condon. Absent: Murgatroyd. City Staff in attendance were: City Administrator Maxeiner, City Attorney McArdle, Deputy City Clerk Kunzer, Deputy City Administrator Martin, Assistant City Administrator Hobson, Chief of Police O'Meara, Director of Community Development Napolitano, Director of Finance Black, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Public Works Schmitt. Absent: City Clerk Jones. INTRODUCTION: MCHENRY POLICE SERGEANT BRIAN MCKEEN Chief of Police O'Meara introduced Sergeant Brian McKeen who was sworn in as sergeant on June 4, 2007. Chief O'Meara noted Sergeant McKeen has been a McHenry Police Officer since 1997. He is currently completing his bachelor's degree. Also in attendance were Sergeant McKeen's wife, Cassie, and son John, as well as his parents and parents-in-law. Mayor Low expressed her appreciation for the efforts and dedication of all officers of the McHenry Police Department and noted the City Council is very proud of its officers. Mayor Low congratulated Sergeant McKeen on his promotion and wished him well in his career. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION — 10 MINUTE LIMITATION There was no one who signed in to speak during the Ten Minute Public Input --- Session. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Low stated Consent Agenda Item C, Final pay request for Creekside Park and Malibu Tot Lot playground renovations to Reil Construction in the amount of $94,500, is being pulled from consideration on this evening's agenda. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: A. Request to waive bid requirements and approve proposal to install dump body and hydraulic accessories on recently purchased Public Works trucks — R.A. Adams, in the amount of$74,606.06; B. Final pay request for Riverwalk Landscaping — Landscape Concepts Construction Inc, in the amount of$47,596.51; D. Request for use of Knox Park Barn, temporary sign permit, and waiver of all associated fees—Annual McHenry Area Jaycees Haunted House; E. Award of bid for purchase of Compact Excavator — McCann Industries, in the amount of$40,072; F. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4; G. Ordinance approving various amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5; H. Approve City Council Minutes: �. June 18, 2007 regularly scheduled meeting; I. Special Use/Picnic Permits; J. Block Party requests: July, 9 2007 Page 2 Mike Hennelly, Riverside Hollow Subdivision, 7/21/07; -�- Ron Bielski, Mill Creek Subdivision, 8/25/07; Jen Bantner, Green Valley Subdivision, 9/1/07; K. List of As-Needed Checks: ALEXANDER, CHRIS 1,019.50 AMERICA'S ACTION TERRITO 663.00 ASCAP 280.00 BUSS FORD SALES 12,910.00 CAPITAL GAINS INCORPORAT 3,764.71 CB&I CONSTRUCTORS INC 165,916.50 CHICAGO TITLE 3,133,611.47 CLOWNING AROUND ENTERTAI 225.00 COMMERCE-CENSUS 200.00 CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES 900.00 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 737.48 DK CONTRACTORS INC 47,281.46 FEDEX 213.00 FOP UNITS I/II 1,995.00 GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMEN 29.00 GRALA, JASON 525.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF 1,897.77 HOME STATE BANK 1,000,000.00 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF P 740.00 IUOE - LOCAL 150 1,970.17 IUOE, LOCAL 150 1,008.97 LICHTE, THERESA 140.00 MCHENRY BANK & TRUST 1,120,000.00 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 2,479.87 MCPOA 772.80 MERKEL, MARISIA 50.00 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS. 351.00 POSTMASTER MCHENRY IL 3,218.10 SAFARI LAND LLC 500.00 SAM'S CLUB 1,036.35 SECRETARY OF STATE 150.00 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 389.92 TREND CELLAR 3,130.35 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 130.87 UNITED STATES LIFE INSUR 1,258.20 UNITED WAY OF MCHENRY CO 119.00 VELEZ, JENNIFER L 343.00 WALMART COMMUNITY 635.41 WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTR 322,777.95 WOOD, ROLAND 1,676.43 WOODSTOCK SWIMMING ASSOC 408.00 GRAND TOTALS 5,835,455.28 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 548,810.20 PAGEANT FUND 1,413.83 ANNEXATION FUND 200,000.00 DEVELOPER DONATION FUND 47,281.46 RECREATION CENTER FUND 410,000.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 3,133,611.47 WATER/SEWER FUND 173.73 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND 488,694.45 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 29.00 POLICE PENSION FUND 1,005,441.14 TOTALS 5,835,455.28 L. List of Bills: A-ABLE ALARM SERVICE INC 30.00 ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC, R 4,438.62 ADAMS OUTDOOR POWER EQUI 25.50 ADAMS STEEL SERVICE INC 62.72 ADVANTAGE MECHANICAL INC 123.00 AKEY, JENNIFER 264.00 AMELLO, ROBERT 69.00 AMERICAN HOTEL REGISTER 157.00 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCI 403.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GR 475.00 ANDERSON, JOSEPHINE 70.00 AQUAPREP 5,098.50 ARAMARK WORK APPAREL & U 493.62 AT&T 3,805.21 July, 9 2007 Page 3 AT&T LONG DISTANCE 62.38 BENTZ, DON 25.00 BREMER, CURTIS H 357.00 BULL VALLEY BP 66.00 BURR, DAWN 226.57 BUSS FORD SALES 896.50 CAPTAIN ROD'S BOAT LIFT 200.00 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STOR 168.96 CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 237.15 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 411.98 CENTEGRA OCCUPATIONAL ME 1,496.50 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL TR 270.44 CHICAGO METRO CHAPTER AP 50.00 COLLEGIATE PACIFIC 99.74 COMPUTERIZED FLEET AN 2,400.00 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 179.09 CONSERVATION SERVICES 100.00 CONSTRUCTION BOOK EXPRES 67.75 CONWAY, PAMELA 85.00 COUNTY MAP CO, THE 30.00 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 12.16 CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPA 2,351.30 D'AGOSTINO, CATHIE 70.00 DAVIS, MARGE 70.00 DELISI, PHIL 73.50 DELL MARKETING LP 5,084.53 DESIGN-MANAGEMENT INTERN 610.00 DILLON, JOHN 141.00 DONS CLEANERS 34.70 DOWNEY, MELISSA 45.55 DURA WAX COMPANY INC, TH 1,018.50 ED'S RENTAL & SALES INC 238.29 EISERMAN, JERRY 15.00 ELEMENT 5 INC 805.20 ELM STREET DESIGN 25.00 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE A 507.90 FAMILY TAILOR SHOP 29.00 FAST EDDIES CAR WASH 55.25 FASTENAL COMPANY 64.29 FLESCH COMPANY INC, GORD 117.82 FLESSNER, AMY 92.00 FONE ZONE-MCHENRY, THE 34.98 FOXCROFT MEADOWS INC 945.50 FRANKLIN, JAMES B 343.00 G IMPRESSIONS INC 25.00 GEMPLER'S INC 140.85 GENG, LINDA 215.00 GERAGHTY, MARCI 350.00 GIESSINGER, SYLVIA 85.00 GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 4,302,63 GOTTSTEIN, CINDY 40.00 GOY, RUTH 70.00 GRAPHIC IMAGINATION INC 2,969.60 GREAT LAKES FIRE & SAFET 365.01 GREVE, CLINT 85.16 GROWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPL 155.26 HACH COMPANY 904.75 HALL SIGNS INC 927.50 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY 5,903.78 HANEKAMP, TINA 44.00 HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS 675.00 HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN 109.03 HP SHOOTING CENTER INC 20.00 HUCKABAY, AUDRA 115.00 HUTCHINGS, BYRON P 117.50 HYDROTEX 375.60 ILLINOIS EPA 2,000.00 INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC 595.45 INTOXIMETERS 1,403.00 INVENTORY TRADING COMPNA 1,014.10 JOEY T'S CAFE ITALIANO 200.00 JONES TRAVEL & TOUR 675.00 JULIE INC 566.90 +`. JUST FOR FUN ROLLER RINK 1,140.00 KALE UNIFORMS INC 2,250.86 KIETHYKA, CAROL 70.00 KIMBALL MIDWEST 341.86 July, 9 2007 Page 4 KING, TOM 70.00 KIRC14NER FIRE 24.75 KOMLINE-SANDERSON ENGINE 1,320.09 KOTCH, JOSEPHINE 70.00 KRUEGER, CHARLOTTE 140.00 KTD INC 108:63 KUNZER, KATHLEEN 101.45 LABAY, ERNEST 70.00 LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE 1,589.60 LAKESIDE PEST CONTROL SE 91.00 LAMBERT, FRAN 232.43 LANG PONTIAC-CADILLAC-SU 32.10 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC 374.98 LESCO INC 3.71 LESTER, AMY 55.00 LIFEGUARD STORE INC, THE 54.00 LINDSEY, ORLY 167.00 LISI, MICHELE 55.00 MARENGO DISPOSAL CO 4,340.00 MARTEL, SUSAN 40.00 MARTELLE WATER TREATMENT 957.60 MATZ, WENDY AND GREG 85.45 MCCANN INDUSTRIES INC 194.47 MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFFS 650.00 MCHENRY FAVORITE SPORT C 8.75 MCHENRY FIRESTONE 249.24 MCHENRY POLICE PENSION F 45,155.66 MCHENRY SPECIALTIES 92.50 MCINTYRE, ANNA 40.00 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 492.19 MEADE ELECTRIC COMPANY I 170.66 MEDTECH USA INC, WRISTBA 112.00 METEORLOGIX 3,228.00 METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES 864.78 MID AMERICAN WATER OF WA 399.00 MIKOSZ, HARRIET 210.00 + MINUTEMAN PRESS OF MCH 962.69 MOBILE OFFICE DESIGNS IN 168.98 MOORE, KEVIN 300.00 MORRIE AND SONS INC 428.50 MTS SAFETY PRODUCTS INC 239.26 NEC CORPORATION OF AMERI 2,328.00 NORTHWEST HERALD 210.60 NORTHWEST NEWS GROUP OF 1,396.20 NORTHWEST TRUCKS INC 486.86 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 3,875.00 OAKLEY SALES CORP 101.52 OFFICE DEPOT INC 47.99 OHLIN SALES INC 88.46 OLSEN SAFETY EQUIPMENT C 141.18 OTTOSEN BRITZ KELLY COOP 214.50 PANERA BREAD 26.90 PAYLINE WEST INC 302.10 PEPSI-COLA GENL BOT 1,986.95 PERRICON GARDEN CENTER & 279.00 PETROLIANCE LLC 12,820.13 PETROW, STEPHANIE S 40.00 PETTIBONE & CO, P F 2,525.90 PITNEY BOWES INC 1,613.00 PLASTINA, DARREN 42.42 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 1,000.00 PRECISION SERVICE & PART 187.68 PRESSING MATTERS LTD 569.75 PRO PLAYER CONSULTANTS I 3,040.00 PROFILE EVALUATIONS INC 687.50 PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING C 250.00 R & S DISTRIBUTORS INC 285.80 RADICOM INC 1,322.20 RAYCRAFT-PITEL SEPTIC IN 637.50 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,500.00 RICCI, DONNA 45.82 RIDGEVIEW ELECTRIC INC 7,543.36 i RIVERSIDE BAKE SHOP 29.82 ROBERTS, PATTI J 528.00 ROTARY CLUB OF MCHENRY 186.00 RUSHING, RHONDA F LANG- 35.90 SAFETY SYSTEMS CORPORATI 27.34 July, 9 2007 Page 5 SCIAME, RYAN 500.17 SEC GROUP INC 37,418.70 SEXTON, ERIC M 41.51 SEYMOUR, JODY 65.00 SHANAHAN, MIKE 28.00 SHERMAN MECHANICAL INC 289.11 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 698.81 SMITH, JEAN 65.00 SPEER FINANCIAL 12,097.38 SPORTSMANS CHOICE 100.00 ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURC 385.00 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPA 65.71 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 167.76 STRACK, ANN 70.00 TEACHER'S HELPER 24.95 TEGTMEIER, JULIE 94.34 TEMCO MACHINERY INC 816.28 THEODORE POLYGRAPH SERV 1,250.00 THINK INK INC 1,089.36 THOMAS TRUCKING INC, KEN 880.00 TOPS IN DOG TRAINING COR 250.00 TORRES, JENNIFER 35.00 TURF PROFESSIONALS EQUIP 119.23 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICAIT 84.46 UNITED LABORATORIES 684.09 UNITED STATES POSTAL SER 75.00 UNRUH, BRETT 300.00 VALLEY VIEW ACRES 700.00 WAGGONER, CAROL 770.00 WAREHOUSE DIRECT 966.45 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI P 12,346.94 WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITE 3,289.00 WESTERMEIER, LAURA 146.00 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 44.23 WILM, LISA 115.00 WITT, CINDY 36.28 WOOD, ROLAND 152.67 ZEOLI, NIKKI 68.08 ZMT INC 50.00 ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & 15,927.59 GRAND TOTALS 266,662.49 FUND TOTALS GENERAL FUND 161,720.22 TOURISM FUND 350.00 PAGEANT FUND 1,014.78 BAND FUND 25.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 872.12 WATER/SEWER FUND 42,042.30 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 6,835.62 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND 15,881.25 RETAINED PERSONNEL ESCROW 37,921.20 TOTALS 266,662.49 Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. REQUEST FROM MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO TEMPORARILY WAIVE HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS ON MCCULLOM LAKE TO ALLOW A JET SKI SHOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIESTA DAYS ON SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 Assistant City Administrator Hobson stated the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, as part of their Fiesta Days activities, is seeking approval to host a Jet Ski �-- Show on Sunday, July 15�' on McCullom Lake at Petersen Park Beach area. He indicated there would be two twenty minute shows. As the jet skis operate at higher horsepower than is currently allowed by City ordinance, a temporary waiver on the allowable horsepower July, 9 2007 Page 6 restrictions is required. Assistant City Administrator Hobson also noted the jet skis have -�.. performed in the past between watercross events and no problems have resulted in their use. Assistant City Administrator Hobson noted the Jet Ski Show would be coupled with a BMX Bike Show on Sunday afternoon between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. He stated it is Staffs recommendation to approve the request. Alderman Condon stated the Jet Ski Show and BMX Show would be a good draw for Fiesta Days. She noted it would be a great addition to the Fiesta Days events. Alderman Glab noted he is not in favor of increased horsepower use on McCullom Lake. He expressed concerns regarding ecological effects on the lake bottom. He does not condone increased horsepower usage on the lake and he cannot support the request. Alderman Peterson stated he has no problem with the Jet Skis, especially as they have performed in the past during watercross events. Motion by Condon, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation to approve the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce's request for a temporary waiver of horsepower restrictions on McCullom Lake, to allow the use of personal watercraft as part of the Jet Ski show on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Petersen Park Beach Area, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: Glab. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. ORDINANCE GRANTING A PARKING VARIANCE FOR 364-382 BANK DRIVE In attendance were Mark Ignas and Christopher Ignas of MEI Properties, developer of the subject property. Director of Community Development Napolitano stated MEI Properties is proposing to lease a portion of their strip mall located at 364-382 Bank Drive to a carry out restaurant. In doing so there would be a shortage of five parking spaces. The applicant appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing held on June 21, 2007 and received a recommendation for approval of a request for variance to allow a reduction in required parking from 70 spaces to 65 spaces. Director Napolitano stated Staff believes as the restaurant is carryout only, there would be minimal impact on parking demands. Staff believes granting the request is appropriate. Alderman Santi requested verification that the restaurant would be carryout and there would be no sit-down area. Director Napolitano confirmed this was correct. In response to Alderman Glab's inquiry, Mr. Mark Ignas stated he believed there would likely be two or three employees of the restaurant. Alderman Glab suggested the July, 9 2007 Page 7 employees would utilize all parking spaces available to the restaurant if the reduction of five spaces is granted. Director Napolitano clarified parking for carryout restaurants is calculated at the rate of 10 spaces/1,000 square feet floor area. The restaurant is comprised of 900 square feet which requires 8 parking spaces. Alderman Glab noted if the number of spaces required is reduced from 8 to 3, the restaurant staff would utilize all available parking spaces designated for the restaurant's use. Alderman Glab suggested spaces be reserved for carryout customers in front of the restaurant. Some discussion occurred regarding the difficulty in determining in advance the parking required for strip malls. The uses change periodically and parking needs are often difficulty to calculate. Alderman Schaefer inquired which space in the mall the carryout restaurant would be located. Mr. Mark Ignas responded space "F". Alderman Schaefer stated he was glad the restaurant would not be situated in one of the end spaces (A or 1) as they might wish to add a drive-thru facility. Alderman Peterson inquired if yet another restaurant sought to lease space in the center, how would the City handle the parking requirements. Director Napolitano responded the applicant would be required to seek a parking variance. Motion by Santi, seconded by Wimmer, to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass an ordinance granting a parking variance -- for the property located at 364-383 Bank Drive, to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 70 to 65. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-THRU AND VARIANCE REDUCING THE NUMBER OF STACKING SPACES FROM FIVE TO FOUR — MEIJER STORES, 2253 NORTH RICHMOND ROAD In attendance was Robert Petco of Progressive AE representing the applicant, Meijer Stores. Director Napolitano stated Meijer Stores is in the process of renovating all of its stores nationwide. As part of the renovation, the store pharmacies are being relocated to the front of the building. The McHenry store's drive-up pharmacy is currently situated on the northeast corner of the building and would be relocated to the southeast corner of the building. To accomplish the change, an expansion of the store's conditional use permit is required. Additionally, the new site allows for only four stacking spaces for the pharmacy drive-up window. As the City ordinance requires five stacking spaces, a variance is being �. sought. Director Napolitano stated Staff initially had concerns regarding pedestrian safety July, 9 2007 Page 8 and traffic flow due to the relocation of the drive-up window. Meijer Stores has provided -� evidence that more than 60 stores have been converted to the new format and no difficulties have been encountered regarding pedestrian safety or traffic flow. Director Napolitano noted the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing held on June 7, 2007 considered the request and voted 6-1 to recommend its approval. If Council concurs, a ordinance granting the conditional use permit and variance to reduce the stacking space requirements would need to be passed. In response to Alderman Peterson's inquiry, Mr. Petco responded the existing drive- up window has been used minimally, chiefly as it is located in an obscure location not readily visible to shoppers. Alderman Condon stated she is struggling with the request noting she has concerns regarding pedestrian crossing in the area. She stated while it is a good feature to have a drive-up window for the pharmacy, she still has concerns regarding the additional traffic which would be present at the front of the store. Responding to Alderman Santi's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the drive-up window would be located adjacent to the store's outside garden center area. Director Napolitano noted the garden center fence would be moved back approximately 10 feet to accommodate the stacking area for the drive-up window. He stated there would be clear access to the northbound entry to the drive-up lane as well as for traffic going northbound leaving the drive-up window. Alderman Glab noted there is presently no curb line along the front of the building. He stated he does not believe Meijer would install a curb to protect the pedestrians from the drive-up lane or garden center shoppers entering or leaving the outside garden center area. He opined there is nothing to prevent Meijer from stacking garden center merchandise in the 10-foot area between the fence and the drive-up lane. Noting the striping shown on the site plan which indicated "no driving or parking area", he suggested motorists are not required to obey the striping. Alderman Glab further noted he has concerns regarding traffic flow issues. He contacted the McHenry Walgreen's and determined 70% of their pharmacy business is attributed to drive-up window customers. Alderman Glab indicated several communities have already denied Meijer's request to relocate their drive-up pharmacy window to the front of their store. He encouraged Council to deny this request. Responding to Alderman Glab's concerns, Mr. Petco stated Meijer would install concrete bollards to prevent drivers crossing/entering the striped areas. Mr. Petco also stated the garden center fence would be moved back 21 feet. The width of the drive-up lane is 1010". Mr. Petco stated overall in Meijer's Stores 1.5% of its total business is attributed to its pharmacies. Of that 1.5%, 15% of its customers utilize the drive-up window. A very small percentage of Meijer's business is attributed to the pharmacy. The pharmacy is incidental to shopping for food and other merchandise. Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding Council approving something which July, 9 2007 Page 9 could be detrimental to the community in the future, particularly if pharmacy drive-up business really picks up at the store. The proposed relocation of the drive-up window is in a much more visible location, and could precipitate a much greater volume of customers for its use. Alderman Glab stated there should be curbing along the drive-up lane to protect garden center shoppers as well as shoppers entering/leaving the store. Restrictions should be in place regarding the storage of garden center merchandise outside of the fenced-in area, i.e. how much and where it can be placed. Alderman Schaefer stated he has some reservations regarding the request. He opined curbing should be installed rather than just striping the pavement. Alderman Glab inquired if the City had any police jurisdiction to prevent speeding in the Meijer parking lot or on the private street, Blake Boulevard. Chief O'Meara responded there is currently no means of issuing citations on private property. Alderman Glab suggested the City investigate entering into an intergovernmental agreement to allow enforcement of speeding on Blake Boulevard. In response to Alderman Peterson's inquiry, Director Napolitano stated the 26' aisle width between the drive-up lane and the parking islands is more than adequate. The City ordinance requires an aisle width of 24 feet. Alderman Condon noted the pharmacy use figures provided were system-wide. She inquired if there were figures based on the McHenry store usage. Mr. Petco stated he had no figures specific to McHenry Meijer's Store. Alderman Condon noted moving the drive-up pharmacy to the front of the store would provide more visibility and potential for use. She is glad for the striping along the drive-up lane as it affords quick emergency exit from the drive-up lane. Alderman Condon inquired if there was a way to increase the stacking area if business improves and the need exists. Mr. Petco responded the entry to the drive-up lane could be modified to remove the curve and thereby increasing the number of available stacking spaces. Alderman Condon noted she is more comfortable after hearing the information provided this evening. Alderman Peterson inquired if the only entry to the garden center area was the one adjacent to the drive-up window. Mr. Petco responded garden center access is chiefly from within the store. There is no access from the south side of the garden center fence. Alderman Glab preferred to entertain more thoughts on garden center merchandise storage restrictions outside of the fenced-in area. If Council supports the request, conditions should be in place to make it as safe as possible. Even though the applicant claims the fence would be moved 21 feet back from the drive-up lane, there is nothing in writing which would cause that to happen. Storage in front of the fence of garden center merchandise should be restricted by quantity and location. Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Schaefer, to accept the recommendation of the L Planning and Zoning Commission, to pass an ordinance granting the following; 1. conditional use permit to allow relocated of the drive-up pharmacy for Meijer Store located at 2253 North Richmond Road; July, 9 2007 Page 10 2. grant a drive-up stacking space variance to permit four stacking spaces for the �- drive-up pharmacy. Voting Aye: Santi, Wimmer, Condon, Low. Voting Nay: Glab, Schaefer, Peterson. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. 2007/2008 MCHENRY COUNTY MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY RENEWAL Deputy City Administrator Martin stated the McHenry County Risk Management Agency annual premium renewal is due at this time. This insurance pool serves seven municipalities regarding issues of workers compensation claims, property loss, general liability, and public officials insurance. The premium for this year is $518,676 payable in two equal installments. Motion by Santi, seconded by Schaefer, to accept Staffs recommendation, to approve the 2007/2008 McHenry County Municipal Risk management Agency renewal in the amount of$518,676. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay; None. Absent: Murgatroyd. _ Motion carried. MAYOR—STATEMENT AND REPORT Mayor Low expressed her gratitude to the McHenry Area Jaycees for the wonderful Independence Day celebration and fireworks. Mayor Low particularly thanked Assistant City Administrator Hobson and Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel for all of their efforts. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman Alderman Peterson announced a Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Assistant City Administrator Hobson reported the annual Fiesta Days celebration at Petersen Park begins on Friday, July 13'h. The gates for the Food Fiesta open at 4 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. The Food Fiesta events continue on Saturday, July 14' , from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. and on Sunday, July 15`h, from noon until 10 p.m. The Landmark Commission is hosting an antique sale at the Petersen Farm Homestead on Saturday, July le from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no Future Agenda Items discussed. July, 9 2007 Page 11 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Voting Aye: Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Murgatroyd. Motion carried. The Meeting was adjour ed at 8:32 p.m. — t-�' '�� XL;z xv MAYOR DEPUTY CL RK