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Minutes
October 21, 1998
� Members Pre:�ent : Chairman Alderman Bolger, Alderman Glab, Alderman
Baird arrived 6 :40 p.m.
Others Present : Deputy Clerk Kunzer, City Administrator Lobaito,
Director of Public Works Batt, Engineering
Inspector Marcinko, Mr. John Cunat .
Residents : Curtis Riper 4405 Shamrock
Mary Rossi 4305 Shamrock
Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Bolger call the meeting to
order at 6 :35 p.m. He noted this evening' s agenda included two items .
ROADWAYS AT IRISH PR.AIRIE
Director of Public Works Batt informed those present this issue was in
the process of being discussed since December 1997 . Mr. John Cunat
brought this matter to the Council for consideration. Staff noted there
have been previous discussions regarding the creation of an exit from
Irish Prairie, either:
• to the north (onto NIMC property) ;
• to the west (through Lot 54 of Inland Business Park to Capital
Drive) ; or
• to the south (through the McHenry Corporate Center, connecting to
the Corporate Drive cul-de-sac) .
�. Director Batt noted the City has access rights to Lot 54 of Inland
Business Park.
Mr. Cunat stated if the access is granted, Cunat Brothers would like the
City to take over the roadways in Irish Prairie. He stated when the
roadway was constructed, in most aspects it was built according to the
specificatio�s of the Subdivision Control Ordinance with the following
exceptions :
• There are no sidewalks;
• The pav�=_d roadway is not as wide as required by code;
• The gra�sel base is approximately two inches less than required;
• The asphalt is thicker than required.
Mr. Cunat noted there is a 60 foot right-of-way. He stated at the time
of construction of the roadway, City engineering consultant Baxter &
Woodman passed the roll tests . The split entrance was widened around
the gatehouse in order to accommodate emergency vehicles, including fire
trucks . Cunat Brothers own the entire internal roadway.
Alderman Bolger asked if there would be adequate room between buildings
to facilitate egress from the site to the west . Cunat responded there
is 80 feet between buildings, however, the condo garages are included in
the 80 feet . General discussion followed regarding the location of a
possible egress from Irish Prairie via one of the southern stubs from
the Irish Prairie complex. It was the consensus if a southern stub were
used, the westernmost stub connecting to the Corporate Drive cul-de-sac,
� would be the most desirable.
Discussion occurred regarding the City' s acquiring the Irish Prairie
utilities : w��ter and sanitary sewer. Director Batt stated the storm
water detention pond would remain under the jurisdiction of the
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� Homeowners ��ssociation.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to direct Staff to draft a punchlist
regarding the acceptance of the water and sanitary sewer mains in Irish
Prairie; and that if the utilities are acceptable, the developer be
responsible for preparing and providing easement documents for same .
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab.
Voting Nay: None .
Absent : None .
Motion carried.
Mr. Cunat stated there is a current minor problem with a couple of
sinkholes iri the roadway. He would have those areas repaired prior to
the roadway being taken over by the City. Alderman Bolger asked Mr.
Cunat what t:he developer would contribute to the City if the City were
to take ove=r the roadway. Mr. Cunat responded he would be willing to
pay their f��ir share of the Special Service Area fees . In response to
an inquiry �rom Alderman Glab, Mr. Cunat said the benefit to the City
would be tr:e accessibility to a second access point either to the west
or the south, in addition to securing the rights to the private water
and sewer mains onsite .
City Administrator Lobaito noted the developers were able to save money
by constructing a roadway less than the required width for a minor
street . No sidewalks were constructed. Compensation from the developers
for long-term maintenance should be considered by the City.
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Following a lengthy discussion, it was agreed there was no consensus at
this time .
PYNDALE STREET LIGHT
Alderman Baird noted he had previously been opposed to the installation
of the street light on Pyndale; however, he has been made aware of the
need for th:is lighting.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab, to recommend to full Council the
authorization to install a street light on Pyndale at a cost not-to-
exceed $2395 .39 with a monthly fee of $27 . 99 .
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab.
Voting Nay: None .
Absent : None .
Motion carried.
Motion by Baird, seconded by Glab to adjourn the meeting at 7 : 28 p.m.
Voting Aye : Bolger, Baird, Glab.
Voting Nay: None .
Absent : None.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7 :28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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William J. lger, airman
Public Work ' Commit ee
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
September 9, 1998
Members Present : Alderman Glab
Others Present : Mayor Cuda arrived at 7 :28 p.m. , City
Clerk Althoff, City Administrator
Lobaito, Director of Public Works Batt,
City Inspector Marcinko
As there was no quorem present the meeting was adjourned at
7 :45 p.m. with no action taken.
Respectfully submitted,
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