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A G E N D A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2008 7:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Input Session, 10 Minute Limitation
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Farm lease agreements with Tom King for former Cunat property and James Finch
for former Levy property;
B. Two-year lease agreement with Michael Sikula, Jr. for Hickory Creek Farm;
C. Transfer of Class B-3 liquor license to MAAI Corp. d/b/a 7-Eleven, 3808 West Elm
Street;
D. Request No. 1 for reduction in Letter of Credit for The Oaks at Irish Prairie;
E. January 14 and 21, 2008 City Council meeting minutes; and
F. List of Bills
6. Request from the “Friends of the McHenry Public Library” for temporary advertising
signs for Library Book Sale
7. Ordinance granting a variance to front yard setback requirements at 2511
Bennington Lane
8. Engineering Services Agreement with SEC Planning, Inc. for conceptual
development of the Riverwalk adjacent to Landmark School in the amount of $27,550
9. Mayor Statement and Reports
10. Committee Reports
11. Staff Reports
12. Future Agenda Items
13. Executive Session: Property Acquisition
14. Adjournment
Posted and Mailed: January 30, 2008
CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas P. Martin, Deputy City Administrator
FOR: February 4, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting
RE: Farm Lease Agreements
Recommendation: To renew the following lease agreements:
1) Approximately 20-acres of the former Cunat property to Tom King for a one-
year term beginning March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009 for $2,522.90 due
on November 1, 2008
2) Approximately 24.5-acres of the former Levy Property to James Finch for a one-
year term beginning March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009 for $1,964.55 due
on November 1, 2008.
Former Cunat Property. The city purchased the Cunat property in 2002 to acquire easements
for the McCullom Lake sewer extension project. At that time, a lease to farm the property
existed between the Cunats and Mr. King. Staff recommends renewing the lease with Mr.
King to farm approximately 20-acres for an annual payment of $2,522.90.
Former Levy Property. The city has leased approximately 26-acres of the former Levy
property located off Curran Road to James Finch since 2003. Due to improvements near the
site, the farmable area of the property has been reduced by 1.5 acres. Staff recommends
renewing the lease with Mr. Finch to farm approximately 24.5 acres for an annual payment of
$1,964.55.
CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas P. Martin, Deputy City Administrator
FOR: February 4, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting
RE: Hickory Creek Farm Lease Agreement
Recommendation: To enter into a two-year lease agreement with Michael Sikula Jr. for the
Hickory Creek Farm beginning February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2010.
Since 1994, the City of McHenry has leased the Hickory Creek Farm to Michael Sikula Jr. Mr.
Sikula operates a horse boarding and training stable and farms a hayfield on the north side
of McCullom Lake Road as described in the attached lease and site plan. The term of the
lease is two-years, established by the City Council in 2002 to reduce administration time
involved with an annual review.
As with past agreements, the lease ensures the city access to the farm for hayrides, tours,
advertisement in the city’s seasonal brochures, and McHenry Landmark Commission and
County Historical Society tours and open houses. In addition, public access is available to
McCullom Lake and the pond located on the property adjacent to the lake for public
enjoyment provided that the access does not interfere with the operation of Mr. Sikula’s
business.
The cost to lease the property is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index of All
Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, as published by the U.S. Department of
Labor. In 2007 the CPI-U increased by 2.6%, which translates to $2,834.00 per month for year
2008. Rent will be adjusted again on February 1, 2009 based on the CPI-U for 2008.
CONSENT AGENDA
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Douglas K. Maxeiner, City Administrator
FOR: February 4, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting
RE: Transfer of Class B-3 Liquor License
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to transfer the Class B-3 Liquor
License from 7-Eleven, Inc. to MAAI Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven located at 3808 West
Elm Street.
The city was notified by 7-Eleven, Inc. that Mr. Inayat Pradham, President of MAAI
Corporation is the new franchisee for the store located at 3808 West Elm Street. As a
result, 7-Eleven, Inc. is requesting a transfer of the Class B-3 liquor license. A $250
transfer fee has been paid and all city requirements have been met.
The Mayor recommends approval of this request subject to satisfactory fingerprint results
and BASSET training for all employees involved in the retail sale of packaged beer and
wine.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda for the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting consists of the
following items:
A. Farm lease agreements with Tom King for former Cunat property and James Finch for former
Levy property;
B. Two-year lease agreement with Michael Sikula, Jr. for Hickory Creek Farm;
C. Transfer of Class B-3 liquor license to MAAI Corp. d/b/a 7-Eleven, 3808 West Elm Street;
D. Request No. 1 for reduction in Letter of Credit for The Oaks at Irish Prairie;
E. January 14 and 21, 2008 City Council meeting minutes; and
F. List of Bills
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