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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 03/17/2008 - City Council A G E N D A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 17, 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. Resolution authorizing the update and publication of the City Zoning Map; B. Request to advertise for bids for Water Tower No. 2 repainting and maintenance; C. Recommendation to exercise two-year contract extension for mowing with Acres Group; D. Recommendation to accept proposal from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. for purchase and installation of replacement raw sewage pump for Fieldstone Sanitary Lift Station not to exceed $10,430; E. Request to connect to police alarm panel from Developers Diversified for Retail Unit H, 2962 Commerce Road, Johnsburg; F. March 3, 2008 City Council meeting minutes; G. March 3, 2008 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes; H. As Needed Checks; and I. List of Bills. 6. Request from the Landmark Commission for use of the Petersen Historic Farm and temporary th advertising signs for Farm Heritage Days on Saturday, June 29 7. Request from McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for temporary advertising signs for the th first annual “Life is a Highway” business expo on Saturday, April 5 8. Request from Star 105.5 Radio for use of Petersen Park Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2008 9. Amendment to Curtis Commercial Redevelopment Agreement, 1110 North Green Street 10. Ordinance renaming certain portions of Bank Drive to Knox Drive 11. Ordinance amending Chapter 7, Sec. 7-51(24) Elevator Standards and Inspections 12. 2008/2009 Health Insurance Plan Renewal 13. Amendment to the McHenry County Council of Governments Public Works Emergency and Non-Emergency Mutual Aid Service Agreements 14. Mayor Statement and Reports 15. Committee Reports 16. Staff Reports 17. Future Agenda Items 18. Adjournment Posted and Mailed: March 12, 2008 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda for the March 17, 2008 City Council meeting consists of the following items: A. Resolution authorizing the update and publication of the City Zoning Map; B. Request to advertise for bids for Water Tower No. 2 repainting and maintenance; C. Recommendation to exercise two-year contract extension for mowing with Acres Group; D. Recommendation to accept proposal from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. for purchase and installation of replacement raw sewage pump for Fieldstone Sanitary Lift Station not to exceed $10,430; E. Request to connect to police alarm panel from Developers Diversified for Retail Unit H, 2962 Commerce Road, Johnsburg; F. March 3, 2008 City Council meeting minutes; G. March 3, 2008 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes; H. As Needed Checks; and I. List of Bills. Attachments AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Douglas K. Maxeiner, City Administrator FOR: March 17, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Resolution amending the McHenry County Council of Governments (MCCG) Public Works Emergency Mutual Aid Service Agreement Recommendation: To approve the amended agreements as presented. On December 17, 2007, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city’s participation in the MCCG Public Works Emergency and Non-Emergency Mutual Aid Service agreements. MCCG is requesting approval of certain revisions to Sections 6 and 7 of the agreements that relate to insurance and indemnification. The new language clarifies the agreement made by any member requesting mutual aid to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless any aiding member from all causes of action and expenses, which may arise from or relate to the aid. A redlined copy of the agreements detailing the proposed changes is attached. CONSENT AGENDA TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Douglas K. Maxeiner, City Administrator FOR: March 3, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting RE: AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bill Hobson, Assistant City Administrator FOR: March 17, 2008, Regular City Council Meeting RE: Request for a temporary sign permit from the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce to advertise the first annual “Life is a Highway” business expo. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request as presented. The McHenry Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual “Life is a Highway” business expo on th Saturday, April 5 at Parkland Middle School. The City Council may recall that the chamber has sponsored a similar event in the past. The chamber is requesting permission to place 24” x 18” advertising signs on public property from Friday, ththth March 28 through Saturday, April 5. The signs will be removed on Sunday, April 6. Attached is a list of proposed sign locations and copy of the temporary sign permit application. MAYOR’S REPORT TO: City Council FROM: Mayor Susan E. Low FOR: March 17, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting Re: Landmark Commission Appointment Landmark Commission member Gerhard Rosenberg recently notified me that he is stepping down as chair of the commission. Mr. Rosenberg’s service to the city is appreciated and I am pleased that he will remain a member of the commission. th At the March 17 City Council meeting, I intend to appoint Landmark Commission member Patrick Wirtz to the position of Chairman of the Landmark Commission. Please contact me prior to the meeting if you have any comments or objections to the appointment, thank you. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Douglas Martin, Deputy City Administrator FOR: March 17, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Bank Drive RECOMMENDATION: Approve an ordinance changing that section of Bank Drive from Charles J. Miller Road on the south to Park Place on the north, to Knox Drive. Attachment: Ordinance Property-in-Question Map The extension of Municipal Drive from Bank Drive to Green Street has created two streets named Bank Drive. Staff is proposing to change the name of that section of Bank Drive from Charles J. Miller Road on the south to Park Place on the north, to Knox Drive. This change will not affect existing addresses. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bill Hobson, Assistant City Administrator FOR: March 17, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting RE: Request for use of Petersen Park Beach RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends granting a special use permit to Star 105.5 radio for their “$50,000 in the Sand” promotional event at the Petersen Park Beach from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2008 with a rain date of May 18, 2008, and to exchange park use fees for on-air promotional time. Attachment: Special Use Application Event Flyer Local radio station Star 105.5 is requesting the use of the Petersen Park Beach for a promotional event called “$50,000 in the Sand.” Listeners of the radio station would be given the opportunity to dig in the sand for cash or a new car. The event would be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Setup for the event will include a large, radio-shaped trailer parked at the site from which the radio show would be broadcast, promotional cars parked on the grass, and a food vendor. Based on projected attendance figures of 400 to 500 people, the park usage fee would be $500. In lieu of the fee, Star 105.5 representatives are offering the city on-air advertising throughout the day to promote McHenry and upcoming summer events.