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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/06/1994 - City Council (2) REGULAR MEETING �\ APRIL 6, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the McHenry City Council was called to order by Mayor Cuda on Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room of the Municipal Center. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Absent: Locke. City Staff in attendance: City Clerk Gilpin, City Attorney McArdle, City Administrator Peterson, Chief of Police Joyce, Director of Public Works Batt, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel, Director of Building and Zoning Lobaito. Absent: None. TEN MINUTE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION During the Ten Minute Public Input Session, Carol Jean Smith of 303 N. Green Street, a member of the McHenry Landmark Commission, distributed copies of the revised Landmark Commission Plaquing Program requirements, as approved by that Commission. Each Alderman was given a copy to review. REQUEST TO USE CITY STREETS FOR WALKING EVENT Maureen Andrews of 3120 W. Bretons Drive, addressed the Council to request use of City streets in Brittany Heights subdivision to promote National Health Month by conducting an organized walking event in that subdivision on May 21, 1994. Following discussion, it was decided not to use the streets, but rather allow the walk to take place on sidewalks in the subdivision. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to grant Ms. Andrews' request for a walking event in the Brittany Heights subdivision on May 21, 1994. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. REQUEST TO EXTEND HOURS FOR SPOT AMUSEMENTS Kevin Mundt, owner of Spot Amusements at 4310 W. Elm Street, addressed the Council last week requesting an extension of closing hours for operation of his business during Spring break, Christmas vacation, and Summer vacation. The matter was postponed until this meeting tonight. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to approve Mundt's request and pass an ordinance amending the closing hours during the Spring break, Christmas vacation and Summer vacation from midnight on Sunday through 4 Thursday to 1:00 A.M. , and from 1:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Friday and Saturday , provided that Mundt would agree to revert back to the old closing hours if the Mayor requested him to do so should any complaints arise. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson. Voting Nay: Baird. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. MOSQUITO CONTROL AGREEMENT Dr. John Llyle Clarke of Clarke Outdoor Spraying addressed the Council to explain the method and manner in which the mosquito management control program was carried out in McHenry and Nunda Township within the City limits. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to authorize the. Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with McHenry Township for mosquito management services at a cost not to exceed $2,820.00, and to enter into an _ agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management for mosquito control of that portion of Nunda Township within the City limits in an �. amount not to exceed $1,166.00 for the 1994 season. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. April 6, 1994 Page 2 ''*N McHENRY COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE In 1992, McHenry County proposed the imposition of recyling standards and collection methods throughout the County, including incorporated municipal areas. In response to municipal concerns, the County's approval of the Residential Recycling Ordinance included an exemption from the County ordinance if municipalities: 1) met the recycling diversion goals; 2) had a written agreement with the County assuming the responsibility to meet the goals of the County's plan, and; 3) could annually demonstrate that they have met the diversion goals of the County's Solid Waste Plan. In 1994, the diversion requirement of the County's plan is 25%. In 1993, McHenry achieved the highest diversion rate of any municipality in the County, which amounted to 47.45%. It was the recommendation of the staff that the City request to be exempted from the County recycling ordinance. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to authorize the City to send a letter to McHenry County indicating the City's desire to be exempted from the County Recycling Ordinance since the City meets the three goals set forth in the County Recycling Ordinance. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. ISSUANCE OF HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACARDS The State notified the City that it must begin issuing a new handicapped parking placard in accordance with Federal Highway Administration standards to achieve a uniform system of handicapped parking identification throughout the country. In the past, the City has issued the handicapped parking placards at no cost. Approximately 1,600 cards (over 700 to non-city residents) have been issued through our office. The City is also required to pay for the cost of printing the new and more expensive uniform identification placards at a cost of over $1,550.00 which does not include the staff costs associated with their issuance. Under State law the City can charge a fee for the issuance of - these stickers. It is the recommendation of the staff that the City adopt an ordinance establishing a nominal fee structure for the issuance of handicapped parking placards to recover City costs. It was noted that if a financial hardship could be justified to the Mayor or City Clerk, the fee could be waived. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to adopt an ordinance establishing a fee structure for the issuance of handicapped parking placards as follows: $5.00 for first time issuance of 4-year handicapped placard; $2.00 cost for re-issue or replacement fee for 4-year handicapped placard; $5.00 cost for issuance of temporary handicapped placard with a $2.00 fee to extend or replace the temporary handicapped car. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. ORDINANCE CHARGING FEE SCHEDULE FOR LAKELAND PARK COMMUNITY CENTER At the last meeting, the Council approved renting the Lakeland Park Community Center to service groups only, and to change the fees for rental of that facility. Motion by Baird, seconded by Lawson, to pass an ordinace approving rental of the Lakeland Park Community center to service groups only and to charge a rental fee of $25.00 and a deposit fee of $50.00, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. April 6, 1994 Page 3 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING OAKS PARK Chris Marzahl of Earth Industries was present to explain the three-phase landscape plan for development of landscaping in the Fort McHenry playground project. During discussion of the three phases, it was decided to include all of the land from the existing walk to Front Royal Drive into one phase. It was shown on the Landscape Plan as phases I and 3. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to authorize the City to go out for bid on Phases I and III together, and to also bid Phase II. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. _Motion carried. WHISPERING OAKS DRAINAGE DITCH Director of Public Works Batt requested that this item concerning the Whispering Oaks storm sewer work be referred to the Public Works Committee for further discussion. The Mayor agreed and referred the `► matter to the Public Works Committee, which scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, April 12, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss this issue. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS The Mayor announced he had received a request from the McHenry Evangelical Free Church to use the Council Room from Noon til 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 5, 1994 for the celebration of the National Day of Prayer. Motion by Lawson, seconded by Bolger, to allow the use of the Council Chambers on May 5, 1994 for a National Day of Prayer Service. Voting Aye: Bolger. Voting Nay: Baird, Lawson. Not Voting: Bates. Absent: Locke. Motion did not carry. Mayor Cuda informed the Aldermen of an Open Meetings Act seminar to be hosted by the McHenry County States Attorney' Office on April 21, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. at the McHenry County Community College auditorium. He urged all City officials to attend. The Mayor reported that there had been a meeting with the owners of the Busch-Knox farm and their attorney. Mayor Cuda, City Administrator Peterson, and City Attorney McArdle were in attendance at the meeting. Attorney McArdle will prepare an overview of all of the issues that were discussed and present it to the Council as soon as possible. The Mayor also reported that he and the City Clerk had met with the Amli Realty group concerning the proposed annexation and development of 570 acres on the north side of Route 120, between Martin Road and Wonder Lake Road. The Amli representatives presented an outline of what they would like to propose. The Mayor announced that the Planned Unit Development(PUD) Review Committee meeting would be held on Thursday, April 14, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Pacini project. All members of the PUD Committee will be contacted along with the Superintendents of the High School and Grade School. COMMITTEE REPORTS Alderman Bates, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, announced that a committee meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. at the Knox Park pool. An agenda will be presented at the next meeting. April 6, 1994 Page 4 STAFF REPORTS Park Director Merkel requested that two family pool passes and the No.l position in the line for summer registration be donated as auction items for the fundraising auction to benefit Fort McHenry on Saturday, April 9, 1994. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bolger, to approve the Park Director's request to donate two family pool passes and the first position in line for summer registration as auction items for the fundraising auction on Saturday, April 9, 1994 for the Fort McHenry Playground project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Batt requested that Sections 26-15 and 26-79 of Municipal Code 89-511 be repealed. These sections provide that the City would install at its expense a water or a sewer service stub to a private lot line if the main water or sewer line service to the property existed prior to July 6, 1965. The staff could find no justification for the unilateral inclusion of all properties where mains existed prior to that date. There also is no clear cut method of determining which water or sewer lines were in existence on that date. The staff recommended that the installation of all portions of service lines be the responsibility of the property owner. Motion by Bolger, seconded by Baird, to repeal Sections 26-15 and 26-79 of Municipal Code-89-511 based on the information provided above. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Bolger reported that he had a request for a stop sign at Fairway and Valley in Country Club Estates. No action was taken on that request at this time. Based on a Committee Meeting of the Whole held prior to the Council Meeting, Alderman Bates suggested that a motion be made to finalize the "1 question on the Committee agenda. Motion by Bates, seconded by Lawson, to deny the request of Roger Gerstad and David Backhaus for use of City property for stormwater detention in the proposed Backhaus subdivision east of Curran Road. Voting Aye: Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: Bolger. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Alderman Baird requested that at the May 11, 1994 workshop meeting, the Council start addressing the City's views on growth issues, traffic routing, annexations, fee collections, etc. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, that the only issue to be discussed at the May 11, 1994 workshop meeting was the City's views on growth issues and to determine how the Council feels on residential growth. Voting Aye: Bolger, Lawson, Bates, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. April 6, 1994 Page 5 EXECUTIVE SESSIOft Motion by Bolger, seconded by Bates, to go into Executive Session at 9:55 P.M. to discuss personnel and pending litigation. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Motion by Bates, seconded by Bolger, to go back into Open Session at 11:08 P.M. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. Motion by Baird, seconded by Bates, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Perpetual Easement Agreement with Jack Nortman upon execution of the General Release and the Perpetual Easement Agreement by Mr. Nortman. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bates, seconded by Baird, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Bates, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Locke. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:08 P.M. y CITY CLERK MAYOR