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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 08/15/1988 - Committee of the WholeCOMMITTEE MEETING OF THE WHOLE MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1988 7:00 P.M. Mayor Busse called to order a Committee Meeting of the Whole on Monday, August 15, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Bolger, Nolan, Lieder. Absent: Teta, Smith, McClatchey, Patterson, Serritella. City staff in attendance were Supt. Batt, Clerk Gilpin, Director of Development Greenwood, Building and Zoning Officer Zabor. Attorney Tom Zank, representing Amoco oil Company, addressed the Council and asked for a continuation of the Amoco Annexation Hearing to a future date. The Council set the continuation on the Annexation Hearing to Wednesday, September 21, 1988 at 8:00 P.M,. The purpose of the Committee of the Whole meeting was to discuss a proposed streetscape plan for Main Street as submitted by Engineer John Smith. People in attendance were: Chris Fleming and Mike Oliver of Grand Prix Car Wash, Bob and Virginia Anzinger of Bob's Diesel and Auto Repair, Steve Buss of Buss Ford, Dave Freund of Butch's Auto Body, Chris Wirtz of Christopher's Men Shop, Carol and Bill Kallos of Early Times Antiques, Joan McInnis of Crystal Plus, Terry Bird of Grumpy's Touch of Italy, Dave Gelwicks of Main Street Apartments, Tom and Sue Low of Main Street Station, Marge Olszewski of Mar Ray Dance Studio, Sandy Eckert of McHenry Depot Hotel, Chuck Lehman of McHenry Printing, Cliff and Mary Ann Niedospial of Nies Photography, Ingrid and Wilfred Nushbaum of Nushbaum Inc., Jim Kirk of River Road Realty, Roger Freund of Roger Freund Tires, Superintendent Robert Swartzloff of School District 156, Koari Knoe of Phylly's Inn, Jerry Knapik of Ye Olde Corner Tap. Also in attendance were Fran Olsen, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Wonderlick of the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission, Tom Hopkins and Nancy Fike of the McHenry Landmark Commission, Kathy Marinangel, Chairman of the McHenry Area Economic Development Commission and Scott Valentin of the Northwest Herald. Extensive discussion took place on the merits of the proposed Streetscape plan. The owners and tenants expressed their points of view on the suggested sidewalk improvements, tree planting, improved street lighting, off-street parking, purchase of additional property to provide off-street parking and attractive trash containers. Total cost of the project as initially presented was $250,000. The possibility of using TIF financing to upgrade the area was also discussed. Since there were many varied opinions, no decisions were made. It was suggested that cosmetic changes could be done immediately such as distinctive signage, to signify off-street parking and installation of attractive trash containers in the area. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 P.M.