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�. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Jnly 2,2012
Municipal Center Cixssroom,6 p.m.
In Attendxnce: Committce Members: Cha�nman Alderman Blake, Alderman Wimmer
and Alderman Santi. Absent: None.
Alao in Attendance: Mayor Low, City Administrator Morefield, Deputy City Administrator
Martin,Director of Public Works Schmitt,and Public R/orks Administrative Assistant Lorch
Otheia in Attendance: STV Incorporated personnel-Jean-Alix Peralte,sohn Clark,
Sanjay Joshi,Illinois Depaztment of Transportation(IDO'17 representative Steven Schilke,
and HR Green representative Chad Pieper
Chairman Alderman Blake called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Pab6c Comment
None
Public Works Director Schmitt briefly stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the
Illinois Route 31 Fhase 1 engineering and the available options.
Steve Schilke from IDOT began the discussion with the histvry of the project. The scope of the
`-' project begins near Route 176 in Crystal Lake and ends at Raute 120 in McHenry. The section in
McHenry is 6.6 miles long. He stated that the purpose and need of the project have been
established. We are now are in the altc�rnative stage of the project. The City is responsible for the
funding of all street lighting.
John Clark from STV, Incorporated was on hand to provide a Power Point presentation
explaining the project in full. The purpose of the project is to improve safety, address roadway
capacity and mobility, and cortect existing deficiencies. This is a context sensitive solution
project (CSS) which is a project that involves the community. Bike paths along Route 31 are
included in tlus project. There are three alternatives to choose from with varying degrees of work
involved. One option is to make the lanes smaller and just paint them. Creating cul-de sacs,
eliminating parking, left turn lanes, installing medians, changing the number of lanes and na
build are all aZternatives to bc considered.
Doug Martin opined his concem for the downtown area and if buildings would be taken down.
Chad Pieper asked about funding and was told that Phase 1 was all funded.
Derik MoreSeld stated thai it all comes down to one decision—are we willing to talce buildings
dawn or not?
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Public Works Committee Meeting
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City officials, the Public Works Committee, and the representatives from IDOT and STV
Incorporatsd all agree that fcedback from the commwnity is imperative. The committee agreed
to host a meeting with the 11 property owners that would be affected. STV Incorporated and
IDOT will attend to explain the project and obtain community input before any decision is made.
Adiournment
Motion by Alderman Santi,se�onded by Alderman Wimmer to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Voting Aye: Blake, Santi,Wimmer
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
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