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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-8V1,VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 365 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILL:INOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Council. of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on August 1.0, 1994, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by .Mayor VanDeVoorde at 8:05 p.m. The Invocation was given by Reverend James Marks, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Corporation Counsel Jents.ch. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None. MINUTES OF THE JULY 27 1994, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS PUBLISHED Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the July 27, 1994, Council Minutes as published. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. COMMUNICATIONS Herbert Gross, 833 Prospect Street, stated he had participated in Elgin Community Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar this year and it proved to be a very positive experience for him. He thanked 'the Hemmens staff and the Elgin Community Theatre for their cooperation and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and Council for their support of the Elgin Community Theatre. He presented the Hemmens staff with a photo album of behind the scenes photos as a momento. RECOGNITION OF TREE COMMITTEE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS Clay Pearson introduced Christopher Smith, member of the Elgin Tree Committee, and presented letters of commendation to Rithluxsay Sopha, Jennifer Wietzke, Kevin Wietzke, and Shaun Dempsey, who are the students that participated as research assistants on the proposed Tree and Landscaping Ordinance. ON 94-236 ADOPTED EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRIVATE INDUS' COOK COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT. AND PARTICIPANTS Denise Bell, City of Elgin Human Resources Department, introduced and presented resolutions to the participants in the 366 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX Denise Bell, City of Elgin Human Resources Department, introduced and presented resolutions to the participants in the Private Industry Council of Northern Cook County Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-236 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has undertaken to provide a summer work site; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin provided opportunities for youths, ages 14 to 21, to gain work experience and prepare them by acquainting them with different.occupatio s and careers; and WHEREAS., this employment program was performed by two youths in cooperation with the Private Industry Council and the Human Resources Department, and supervised by key administrative department personnel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby expresses its appreciation and commendation to the staff members of the Human Resources Department, Finance Department, Parks and Recreation Sports Complex, and City Clerk's Office, whose efforts in this summer youth employment and training program have assisted the following named youths in preparing for the labor market: Tifony Mathews Patricia Nevarez Vincent Jackson Laquinl.an Leonard Jesus Rosario BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the people of the City of Elgin are grateful to these individuals for their community service and appreciate their contributions to the City of Elgin. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor VOLUME LIX AUGUST .10, 1994 367 Presented; August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-235 ADOPTED EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE KANE DEKALB KENDALL SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM Sallie Burns, coordinator for the KDK project, introduced and presented resolutions to the participants in and supporters of the Kane, DeKalb, Kendall Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox; Gilliam, Popple, Schock., Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-235 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE KANE DEKALB KENDALL SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has undertaken to clean up and beautify various areas of the city; and WHEREAS, there was developed the Target Strategy Area Beautification Project which sought to clean up and beautify certain portions of the central Elgin neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Project included such tasks as brush removal, clearing of debris, assisting Neighborhood Housing Services with clean-up efforts and clean-up of the downtown area and Dundee/Summit TIF properties; and WHEREAS, this Project was performed by seven area youths, ages 14 to 21, in cooperation with KDK and supervised by Sallie Burns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby expresses its appreciation and commendation to Sallie Burns and the following persons whose efforts on the Target Strategy Area Beautification Project have improved and beautified the City of Elgin: 368 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX Adalberto Alonzo Craven Phipps Larivera Dennison Leon Rathburn Eric Jackson Isidoro Ruiz Michael Lofton BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the people of the City o Elgin are grateful for the efforts of these persons in improving the neighborhoods of the City of Elgin. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-234 ADOPTED EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO RON LYLE TERRY FLOSI LYNN AND HERBERT SCHWARTZ, STELLA AND JOHN PAUL, AND GORDON GRnMFR Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox:, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-234 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO RON LYLE, TERRY FLOSI, LYNN AND HERBERT SCHWARTZ, STE.LLA AND JOHN PAUL, AND GORDON GROMER WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has undertaken to clean up and beautify various areas of the City; and WHEREAS, there was developed the Target Strategy Area Beautification Project which sought to clean up and beautify certain portions of the central. Elgin neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Project included such tasks as brush removal, clearing of debris, assisting Neighborhood Housing Services with clean-up efforts and clean-up of the downtown area and Dundee/Summit TIF properties; and VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 369 WHEREAS, support for this Project was provided by members of the business community who also share our concern for improving and beautifying the City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it expresses its appreciation and commendation to Ron Lyle of Imperial Catering, Inc., Terry Flosi of Muller Pinehurst Ice Company, Lynn and Herbert Schwartz of Herb's Bakery, Stella and John Paul of Paul's Family Restaurant, and Gordon Gromer of Gromer Super Market, Inc. for their contributions to the success of this Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the people of the City of Elgin are grateful for the efforts of these persons in improving the neighborhoods of the City of Elgin. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk BID 94-059 AWARDED FOR VACUUM LEAF COLLECTOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to reject the low bid of ODB Company since they failed to meet certain essential minimum bid specifications, and award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, R. H. Lyons Equipment Co., for a total net 'price of $26,715.15 for their proposed Tarrant Mfg..Model TTL-4 vacuum leaf collector. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. BID 94-060 AWARDED FOR MICRO -SURFACING & CRACK SEALING PROGRAM Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to award the bid to AC Pavement Striping Company for $114,001.85. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. BID 94-061 AWARDED FOR PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to award the thermoplastic pavement marking contract to Marking Specialists Company in the amount of $16,130.29 and the 370 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX paint pavement marking contract to Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd. in the amount of $75,869.71. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. BID 94-058 AWARDED FOR WATER LEAK .DETECTION SERVICES Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to award this project to Rust Environment & infrastructure for a total price of $23,000.00. Councilwoman Popple withdrew the motion and Councilman Fox withdrew the second. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to rescind the award to Pitometer Associates, and award this project to Rust Environment & Infrastructure for a total price of $23,000.00. Yeas: Councilmembers. Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. CONSIDERATION OF BID 94-062 FOR FIRE MUSEUM HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT CONTINUED Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to continue consideration of this bid to the next City Council meeting, direct staff to work with the Fire Museum Coordinator, project architect and contractor regarding all possible deductions, and proceed with the CDBG rebudgeting process. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 94--222 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ZONTA CLUB OF ELGIN {ADOPT -A -HIGHWAY Clay Pearson commended the efforts of The Zonta Club, the newest organization to participate in the Adopt -a -Highway Program, and also recognized the other organizations which have previously entered into Adopt -A -Highway agreements, the Blue Knights, Baha'i Community, Elgin A.M. Rotary Club, and U.S. Can Company. He also recognized Gary Miller of the Public Works Department for coordinating the Adopt -A -Highway activities. Councilwoman. Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Schock, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 371 Resolution No. 94-222 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF.AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ZONTA CLUB OF ELGIN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on.behalf of the City of Elgin with the Zonta Club of Elgin for the adopt -a -highway program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. sl George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk APPROVAL OF PETITION 4-94 REQUESTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR AIRLITE STREET SUBDIVISION; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2010 SALEM ROAD BY CHARLES N. KELLENBERGER, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER Planning Director Dahlstrom reviewed the options available to the Council regarding the aforementioned petition. Councilwoman Yearman complimented Mr. Kellehberger on the quality of the homes he builds and stated that they are an asset to the community. However, although she liked the concept, she would not be able to vote in favor of the proposed plan because it would only add to the heavy traffic already existent in the area. Attorney Ray Dalton, attorney for the petitioner, stated the proposed subdivision plan allows for the extension of Airlite or Salem to Highland Avenue at some point in the future. This was based on the comments from the Planning and Development Commission and various citizens that appeared at the public hearing. The .preliminary plan being presented conforms with the city code and with all city ordinances, and the plat should be approved. Councilman Fox stated that signage directing hospital traffic is needed to improve traffic flow in the area. 372 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Schock, to approve the aforementioned petition. Yeas; Councilmembers Fox Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays:, Councilwoman Yearman. APPROVAL OF PETITION 25-94 RE VESTING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL. USE ORDINANCE G17-92 TO PERMIT A SIGN SHED PRIVACY FENCES AND RETAINI.NG WALLS; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 454 HICKORY PLACE• BY ELGIN.BETHESDA CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST A APPLICANT AND BY Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the aforementioned petition. Councilman Schock made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to amend the original motion by deleting item number 4 under conditions for approval. The motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Schock made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam, to approve Petition 25-94 but under condition number 4, delete acccessory structures and buildings, off-street parking facilities, and off-street loading facilities and allow signs and obstructions in yards generally without having to amend the conditional use. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays; None. APPROVAL OF PETITION 39-94.RE UESTING A TEXT.' AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19 ZONING, CHAPTER 19.50 SIGNS, .OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE; CONCERNING OF PREMLSE SIGNS FOR .LAND USES. LOCATED IN PLANNED CENTER CITY ZONING DISTRICTS' BY THE CITY OF ELGIN A; APPLICANT Peter Simon made a presentation outlining the four proposed locations for billboard signs advertising the Grand Victoria Casino. Two of the proposed locations are on city property, the Elgin Sports Complex and Grolich Park. The developers propose to allow the city the joint use of the'sign located at the Sports Complex, and propose to contribute towards the cost of planned improvements in Grolich Park to satisfy lease arrangements for the use of the two sites. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the aforementioned petition. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. ORDINANCE T.3-9.4 PASSED AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SIGNS WELCOMI DIRECTING VISITORS TO THE CTTV OF ELGIN VARIOUS CIVIC CULTURAL SITES AND THE GRAND VICTORIA CASINO Peter Simon reviewed the sign package that will not only direct traffic along certain preferred routes to the Grand Victoria VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 373 Casino, but will help direct visitors to civic and cultural sites. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Ordinance No. T3--94 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SIGNS WELCOMING AND DIRECTING VISITORS TO THE CITY OF ELG'IN, VARIOUS CIVIC AND CULTURAL SITES, AND THE GRAND VICTORIA CASINO WHEREAS, Section 19.50.010 of the Elgin zoning ordinance provides as follows: The purpose and intent. of the provisions for signs is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the a city's ability to attract sources of economic growth and development; to promote vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby property; and to promote the purpose and intent of this title. and WHEREAS, Section 19.50.040{A} of the Elgin zoning ordinance provides for the exemption of certain signs located within the public right of way from the control of the sign ordinance as follows: Exempted Signs. Nothing in this section shall apply to the installation and maintenance of the following "signs" [SR] within a public right of way: street and traffic signs or public information signs installed by or at the direction of the appropriate public body; road or utility construction signs; signs or "banners" [SR] on a permanent or temporary basis approved by the City Council; or the painting of house numbers on curbs in accordance with the provisions of this code. and WHEREAS, Section 19.90.675.35 of the Elgin zoning ordinance provides as follows: Public Sign. "Public Sign shall mean a sign which identifies, informs, or directs, and which is erected or required by a governmental body, or authorized for a public purpose by a law, statute, 374 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX or ordinance. Public signs may be of any type, number, area, height, location, illumination, or animation, as authorized by the law, statute, or ordinance under which such signs are created and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to permit the erection of additional signs in the nature of public signs to welcome and direct visitors to the City of Elgin, various civic and cultural sites, and the Grand Victoria Casino. NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That each public sign authorized by the ordinance shall be located and designed in substantial conformance with the attached Public Sign Package, dated August 4, 1994, locating and describing said signs. Section 2. That the cost of manufacturing and erecting the signs authorized by this ordinance shall be borne by Elgin Riverboat Resort. Section 3. That each public sign authorized by this ordinance shall comply with all other applicable codes and ordinances regulating the size, type, and location of said signs and any applicable laws or regulations of the state of Illinois. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Passed: August 10, 1994. Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: August 11., 1994 Published: Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX RESOLUTION 94-23.1 AD OF COMMITMENT FOR LI u .ROUTE 31 AT WALNUT A AUGUST 10, 1994 AUTHOR A LETTER ILLINOIS 375 Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY BE IT RESOLVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helw.ig, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a letter of commitment on behalf of the City of Elgin to the Illinois Department of Transportation for lighting maintenance and energy for Route 31 and Walnut Avenue roadway lighting, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.. s/.George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoor�de, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-232 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION: OF A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT WITH CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (32-52 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA) Councilwoman Yearman stated for the record that she did not vote for the Children's Museum, the purchase of the Spiess Building, nor the co-signing of the loan for the purchase of the Spiess Building. She resents having to pay $8,800.00 every month since May on a mortgage that is in default when there are citizens reporting the need for park equipment, streets, sidewalks, etc. 376 AUGUST-10, 1994 VOLUME LIX She will not vote to pick up the bills although she is sympathetic to the vendors who have done almost $200,000.00 worth of work. She questioned the stability of the Children's Museum now that the museum's director has been fired, rumors of only a couple of month's salary available for employees, and newpapers articles reporting the potential closing of the museum in Schaumburg that has had over 20,000 children and adults visit and plenty of parking available. The City is going into 199.5 with a $2,000,000 deficit and talking about increasing the sales tax. The residents deserve an explanation. The Spiess Building is not leasable in the present condition, and extensive work needs to be done before it becomes leasable. She stated she recommends foreclosure on the mortgage. Councilman. .Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox., to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: Councilmember Yearman. Resolution No. 94-232 -RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT WITH CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (32-52 Fountain Square Plaza) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Real Estate Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Center City Development Corporation, for the property commonly known as 32-52 Fountain Square Plaza, Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. sl George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays I Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 377 AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO VARIOUS VENDORS Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to authorize the following payments. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Old Kent Bank $ 8,848.00 September 1994 payment Elgin., IL for Center City Development Corporation loan. Badger Meter, Inc. $38,416..85 Purchase of additional Milwaukee, WI residential and commercial meters and miscellaneous materials and services in conjunction with water meter replacement and AMR system. Water Services Co. $ 5,354.40 Water meter reading Elgin, IL services during May and June 1994. Professional Service $ 6,121.13 Engineering services Industries related to street resurfacing projects. J. Smith Flooring $ 1,960.00 Final payment for Scherevill.e, IN recarpeting of Hemmens Auditorium Boncosky Oil Company $15,081.03 Purchase of gasoline Elgin, IL for Ann Street garage. Elgin American $ 2,975..76 City's contribution for Little League various field Elgin, IL improvements at American Little League Complex. Elgin Peewee Football League and Thorpe & Associates Elgin, IL Davey Tree Experts Kent, OH $ 2,250.00 City"s contribution for improvements to concession stand at Peewee Football League complex. $37,913.00 Removal of trees and stumps and trimming of trees at various locations. 378 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX' Kane County $10,377.6.5 Second installment of Geneva, IL 1993 property taxes for -,TM River Place j CONSENT.AGENDA Councilman Gilliam made -a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to pass Ordinance Nos. G34--94 and G35-94, and adopt Resolutions Nos. 94-212 through 94-221, 94-223 through 94-230, and 9.4-233 by omnibus vote.. Yeas; Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. ORDINANCE G34-94 PASSED AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MUSEUM AND REQUESTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 19.50.090 A 2 3 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT AN INCREASE OF THE MAXIM SURFACE AREA AND. MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR A FREESTANDING SIGN• PROPERTY LOCATED AT 360 PARK STREET• OLD MAIN MUSEUM AND ELGIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS APPLICANT AND THE CITY OF ELGIN, AS OWNER (PETITION 28-94) Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G34-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G66-86 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A MUSEUM AT 350 PARK STREET WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the special use heretofore granted for a museum at 350 Park Street; and WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board conducted a public hearing after due notice in the manner required by law and has submitted its written findings and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, concurs in the findings and recommendations of the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the findings of fact made by the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 379 Section 2.. That an amendment to .a special use for a museum at 350 Park Street granted by Ordinance G66-86 over the following legally described property: The South 163.00 feet of Lot 25 (measured along the West line) and the South 163.00 feet of the West 121.00 feet of Lot 24 (measured along the South and West lines) of B.W. Raymond's Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: I. Compliance with the sign plan, prepared by Schroeder Sign, dated April 13, 1994. 2. Elgin Historic District marker to be relocated to the public right of way prior to the installation of the proposed free standing sign. 3. No additional free standing signs shall be permitted at the subject property. 4. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided by law. s/. George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Passed: August 10, 1954 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: August 11, 1994 Published: Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 380 .AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX ORDINANCE G35-94 P MUNICIPAL CODE, 19 9. ELGIN Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas; Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays:. None. Ordinance No. G35-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9.16 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PLANTS AND WEEDS" BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section. 1. That Chapter 9..16 of -the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled "Plants and Weeds" be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 9.16.040 to read as follows: 9.16.040 Cutting by city -Lien. If weeds are cut by the city or by someone directed to cut them on behalf of the city, a notice of lien of the cost and expense thereof incurred by the city shall be recorded in the following manner: The city or the person performing the service by authority of the city, in its or his own name may file notice of lien in the office of the recorder of deeds in the county in which said real estate is located or in the office of the registrar of titles of such county if the real estate affected is registered under the Torrens system. The notice of lien shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, the amount of money representing the cost and expense. incurred or payable for the service, and the date or dates when said cost and expense was incurred by the city, and shall be filed within sixty days after the cost and expense is incurred. For the purpose of this chapter, cost and expense shall be a sum equal to the actual cost of all cuttings plus an administrative fee equal to the actual cost of cuttings, but not less than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars, to cover general overhead, inspection expenses, location of and notice to owner, and incidental and related actions. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 1.0, 1994 381 Upon filing of a notice of lien as provided herein, the city shall have a lien upon the land described therein and upon which the cuttings have been made to secure cost and expenses thereof and nine percent interest per year on the amount, which interest shall begin accruing' sixty days after the cost is incurred. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ Geor e VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Passed.: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: August 11, 1994. Published: Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-212 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS .TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-212 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Dr. Franz G. Stockmann be and is :hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Health to fulfill the unexpired term of Dr. Donald Pesch, for a term to expire May 1, 1995. 382 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX BE. IT FURTHER RESOLVED that A. Bruce Trego be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board to fulfill the unexpired term of Mark Schuster, for a term to expire'July 1, 1997. _S/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-213 ADOPTED ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF B. N. I ING Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas; Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Waiters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays.: None. Resolution No. 94-213 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF B. N. AUSTIN FOR METER READING SYSTEM NETWORKING BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard S. Helwig, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to accept the proposal on behalf of the City of Elgin of B. N. Austin for meter reading system networking, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 19.94 383 Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-214 ADOPTED AGREEMENT WITH WATER SERV ING EXECUTION OF AN ANY OF ILLINOIS Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-214 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WATER SERVICES COMPANY OF ILLINOIS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Water Services Company of Illinois for meter reading services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, e g de, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 384 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX RESOLUTION.94-215 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FOX RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT fFRWRD1 Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays None, Resolution No. 94-215 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FOX RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (FRWRD) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an intergovernmental agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD) for transfer of a sewer main, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. sl Geor e VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-215 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT OF THE KANE COUNTY ACTTo rPT4F macrt vllnt+t+ Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas.: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman,. and Mayor VanDeVoorde. -Nays: None. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 385 Resolution No. 94-216 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT OF THE KANE COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE GRANT AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment, on behalf of the City of Elgin to the Grant Agreement between the City of Elgin, and the Kane County -Auto Theft Task Force, to extend the term of the agreement to and including December 31, 1994. sl George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schack, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-217 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR SUMMIT STREET SIDEWALKS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., for professional services regarding the design of sidewalks along both sides of Summit Street (between Hunter and Hiawatha), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor 386 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX' Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-218 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO, 1 IN THE CONTRACT WITH KOEPLER,BROTHERS INC. FOR GOLF COURSE REHABILITATION Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-218 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE CONTRACT .WITH KOEPLER BROTHERS, INC. FOR GOLF COURSE REHABILITATION WHEREAS, the. City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Koepler Brothers, Inc. for Golf. Course Rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No, 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor .Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote; Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 387 ID 94-219 ADOPTED INCREASING THE.NUMBER OF STOPS FOR !�A D13 A f! 17 AXTr% nc."T TLN1M "M: MKaX� Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-219 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STOPS FOR SOLID WASTE GARBAGE AND REFUSE PAYMENTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin shall make payment to Waste Management -West for 19,439 stops for solid waste garbage and refuse and for 256 multi -family units at 75% of the contract rate for the period July, 1994 through December, 1994. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s./ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-220 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH.TYLER BLUFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-220 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER BLUFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Tyler Bluff Homeowners Association for the reimbursement of garbage 388 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX collection and refuse scavenger costs, a copy of.which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Cleric RESO AGRE _s/ George VanDeVoorde _ George VanDeVoorde, Mayor AN ATION Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, -Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor Va.nDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-221 RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Illinois Department of Transporta- tion -for the adopt -a -highway program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. _s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest; s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 389 SOLUT NUTES 9 4— ING C EXECUTIVE SESS LGIN Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-233 RESOLUTION RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF ELGIN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has met from time to time in executive session for purposes authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the City Clerk has kept written minutes of all such executive sessions; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 85--1355, the City Council has met in closed session to review all closed session minutes; and WHEREAS, they have determined that the executive session minutes for the period January 1, 1994 through June 30, 1994 no longer require confidential treatment and should be made available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELG:IN, ILLINOIS.: Section 1. The executive session minutes for the period January 1, 1994 through June 30, 1994 are hereby released. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make said minutes available for inspection and copying as public records. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 390 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX RESOLUTION 94-22.3.ADOFTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION. OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEE AND PAM GARCIA (535 TEAL.A'VENUE) '> Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution. No. 94-223 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEE AND PAM GARCIA BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease. agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Lee and Pam Garcia for 535 Teal Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-22.4 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REFUGEE TARGET ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND THE ELGIN YWCA Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-2.24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REFUGEE TARGET ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE ELGIN YWCA BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 391 Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment, on behalf of the City of Elgin to the Refugee Target Assistance Grant Agreement between the City of Elgin, a municipal corporation, and the Elgin YWCA, to extend the term of the agreement to and including September 30, 1994. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 4-225 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF EN THE CITY OF ELGIN I Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the :following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGI,N AND NASAKHOUNE SIPHENGPHONE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an extension, on behalf of the City of Elgin, to the Employment Agreement Agreement between the City of Elgin and Nasakhoune Siphengphone to extend the 'term of the agreement to and including September 30, 1994. s/ George VanDeVoorde _ George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 3.92 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX ION 94-226 ADO Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-226 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BETHANY A. POWIS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Bethany A. Powis for services with the Elgin Summer Theatre, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. sl Geor e VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-22.7 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH ELIZABETH S. ZELASKO Councilman Gilliam made a motion,.seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to: adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fax, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-227 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ELIZABE.TH S. ZELASKO BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 393 Elizabeth.S. Ze.lasko for services with the Elgin Summer Theatre, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s.l George VanDeVoorde . George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: >sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-228 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ,AGREEMENT WITH KAREN M. BEHEL Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-228 .RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KAREN M. BEHEL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Karen M. Behel for services with the Elgin Summer Theatre, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. .s l George __VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nuys 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk 394 AUGUST 10, 1994 VOLUME LIX RESOLUTION 94-229 ADOPTED. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION .OF AGREEMENT WITH WILLI.AM.E. MORING Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays None. Resolution No. 94-229 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM E. MORING BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum,. City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with William E. Moring for services with the Elgin Summer Theatre, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Presented August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ION 94--.23 NT WITH K sl George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor RIZING EXECUTION OF AN Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor Va.nDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-230 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KANE COUNTY AND R & S USED OIL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Kane VOLUME LIX AUGUST 10, 1994 395 County and R & S Used Oil for a used motor oil collection event, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. sl Gear e VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: August 10, 1994 Adopted: August 10, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna. Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to place the following reports and minutes on file as published. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple., Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.. Nays: None. Motor Fuel Tax Audit (1992. Audit Year) Hemmens Advisory Board Minutes for June 9, 1994 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes for June 28, 1994 Liquor Control Commission Minutes for July 6, 1994 Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Minutes for July 6, 1994 Board of Local Improvements Minutes for July 13, 1994 Committee of the Whole Minutes for July 13, 1994 City Council Minutes for July 13, 1994 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor VanDeVoorde. made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Schock made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to adjourn the meeting and return to the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The meeting ad journe at 10:00 p.m. - r-'A Sue lyn Los , Deput City Clerk _ August 24, __1994 Date Approved VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 396 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on August 24, 1994, in the Hemmens Building Exhibition Hall. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Gilliam at 8:20 p.m. The Invocation was given by Reverend Ross Nelson, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council -woman Yearman. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and 'Yearman. Absent: Mayor VanDeVoorde. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to appoint Councilman Gilliam as Mayor Pro Tem. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman.. Nays: None. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 10, 1994, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED: AS PUBLISHED Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the August 10, 1994, Council Minutes as published. Yeas; Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock,'Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT Dennis Wacker, 747 Parkway, addressed the Council regarding the Area III Improvement Project. He requested that a resurvey be conducted after the engineers have determined the entire cost of the project. He questioned whether residents would still support the project if it was going to cost considerably more than the original estimates. City Manager Heiwig responded that it was not the City's practice to do a resurvey in that engineering costs would already have been incurred. However, a public hearing will be held after engineering plans and specifications have been completed. Mr. Wacker also asked when the City plans to take action on the condemned property located at Stewart and Route 25, which he brought to the Councils attention a year ago. Sheri Buttstadt, 687 Linden Avenue, on behalf of the "Bring Back the Fountain" Committee, stated that the committee began raising 397 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX funds for this project by selling bricks from Lord's Park Pavilion, and they are moving to the final phase this weekend at the Fine Arts Festival. She thanked members of the staff for their assistance and encouragement with this project. BID 94-067 AWARDED FOR CLARA HOWARD•.PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to award three separate contracts as follows: Yeas: Counc.ilmembers. Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. Items Group II (Items 1 & 2) and Group III (Items 6, 7, & 10) Group III Items 1-5, 8 & 9) Group IV (Items 1-11) Award To Amount Reese Recreation Products $33,168.00 NuToys Leisure Products $ 5,714.28 Eugene de St. Aubin Nursery $ 2,744.75 BID 94-066 AWARDED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL/SIGN ASSEMBLY PAINTING PROJECT Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to award this contract to Ron Baker Painting in the amount of $14,750.00. Yeas: Counailmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None.. BID 94-065 AWARDED FOR SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELD MATERIALS Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Schock, to award this contract to the sole bidder, Lester's Material Services, Inc., for a total amount of $5,004..00.. Yeas:. Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays None. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET Planning Director Dahlstrom stated that it is proposed that $34,000.00 be transferred from the 1993 Planning and Management project to the Fire Barn Museum Handicap Accessibility project. Citizen comments were heard. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to close the public hearing. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Schock, to transfer $34,000.00 of CDBG funds from the Planning and Management project to the Fire Barn Museum Handicap Accessibility project. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. BID 94-062 AWARDED TO KOHLER AND SONS INC. .FOR THE FIRE MUSEUM HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to award this contract to the sole bidder, Kohler and Sons, Inc., for a total amount of $64,581.00. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nags; None. RESOLUTION 94-.237 TABLED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENT•, TERRITORY LOCATED AT 2450 B TRUST NO. 10.8832-5, AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF CHI, APPLICANT AND OWNER (PETITION 80-91) Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Schock, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to table the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 94-2.38 ADOPTED APPROVING SUBDIVISION; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20 KELLENBERGER, AS APPLICANT AND OWNS STREET SUBDIVISION) ITION 4- NARY PLAT OF rnxr%. ov r�uARLES N. IRLITE Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, and Walters. Nays: Councilmember Yearman. Resolution No. 94-238 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE AIRLITE STREET SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the preliminary plat prepared by Civil Design Group, Inc. dated January 31, 1993 and revised 399 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIi February 4, 1994, May 2, 1994 and May 27, 1994, for the Airli.te Street Subdivision.. Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 1 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-244 ADOPTED AMENDMENT TO GRANT OF EAS NUMBER 5008) (.P & K PRODUCTS) sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem ING AND ACCEPTING AN D BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRi Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94--244 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING AN AMENDMENT TO GRANT OF EASEMENT (NBD Bank as Trustee under Trust Number 5008) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and accept an extension amending a grant of easement between NBD Bank, Successor Trustee to Trust Company of I.liinois,-as Trustee Under Trust Number 5008 entered into on June 2, 1993 for sanitary sewer purposes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the amendment to grant of easement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 400 Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk AUTHORIZ.A.TION OF PAYMENT TO VARIOUS VENDORS Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to authorize the following payments. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. DuKane Valley Council $ 1,640.20 Annual membership dues Geneva, IL 07/01/94-06/30/95 Advanced $ 6,320.00 Renewal of annual Telecommunications maintenance contract Naperville, IL for specialized E-911 equipment. American Demolition $10,795.00 Final payment for Corporation demolition and site Bloomingdale, IL clearance of various properties. Frances Danner $ 5,408.63 For repairs to property 115 Jefferson Ave. in conjunction with the Elgin, IL Residential Rebate Program. Elgin Academy $ 3,000.00 For repairs to property 227 College St. and in conjunction with the R & G Construction Residential Rebate. Elgin, IL Program. Badger Meter, Inc. $19,003.47 For the purchase of 65 Milwaukee, WI additional residential and commercial meters and miscellaneous services in conjunction with water meter replacement and AMR system. Internal Revenue $88,900.00 Payment of excess Service interest earned from Kansas City, MO the 1989 Go Bond Issues due to federal arbitrage regulations. 401 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX CONSENT AGENDA Councilman $chock made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to remove Item C-9 from the Consent Agenda for citizen input. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: None. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt Resolution Nos. 94-239, .94-240, 94-242, 94-243, 94-24.5, and 94-246, and Ordinance Nos. G36-94 through G39-94, S5-94, and T4--94, by omnibus vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. ORDINANCE T4-94 PASSED AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. T4-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the 1994 budget of the City of Elgin adopted in lieu of an appropriation ordinance be and is hereby amended in accordance with the schedule which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: August 25, 1994. Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 402 . Ordinance T4-94 Ordinance Amending the 1994 Budget CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS SUMMARY OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1994 1994 AMENDED INCREASE/ Fund Dept, BUDGET BUDGET (DECREASE) General Fund (010) 01 Mayor/Council 02 CityClerk 03 Office of the City Mgr. 04 Purchasing 05 Legal 06 Human Resources 15 Manning 17 Properties 18 Management Info. Serv. 19 Boards/Comm3ssions 20 Finance 23 Police 24 Civil Defense 28 Fire 29 Code Admin. 33 Public Works 50 Parks and Recreation 54 Hemmens 59 Non -Departmental $79,335 $79.335 $0 112,155 112.155 0 519,858 519,858 0 172,770 172,770 0 413,940 421.,440 7,500 486,270 486,270 0 707,308 707,308 0 578,214 578,.214 0 374,645 0 (374,645) 386,650 386,650 0 1.055,185 1,429,830 374,645 11,460,462 11,480,462 0 15,320 15,320 0 7,059,758 71059,.758 0 1,450,667 1,450,667 0 6,183,357 6.183,357 0 2,806,968 2,806,968 0 894,920 894.920 0 676,160 676,160 0 TOTAL $35,453,942 $35,461,442 $7,500 1 403 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX AMENDED AMENDED 1994 1904 INCREASE/ Fund Dept, BUDGET BUDGET (DECREASE) Special Revenue 201 Public Benefit Fund 210 Road and Bridge Fund 220 E911 Telephone System 230 CDBG 240 Spring Street Parking Dist. 250 Drug Asset Forfeiture 251 Auto Theft Task Force 260 S. Grove Special Tax Alloc. 261 Dundee Special Tax Alloc. 270 Fox Bluff Corp, Center 280 IL Municipal Retirement 290 Motor Fuel Tax TOTAL $295,040 $295,040 $0 0 0 0 908,295 908,295 0 1,799, 515 1,799,515 0 60,030 60,030 0 36.720 36,720 0 137,635 137,635 0 160,000 385,000 225,000 338,970 $38,970 0 435,040 435.040 0 3,842,305 3,842,305 0 1,961,420 1,961,420 0 $9,974,970 $10,199.970 $225,000 Debt Service 301 Corp. Bond Fund $5,879,795 $5,879,795 0 TOTAL $5,879,795 $5,879;795 $0 VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 404 AMENDED AMENDED 1994 1994 INCREASE/ Fund Dept BUDGET BUDGET (DECREASE) Capital Improvement 340 Park Development Fund $353,410 $353,410 $0 350 Downtown Redevelopment 67,160 57,160 0 378 Tyler Creek 1,044,570 1,044,570 0 381 Area II Construction Fund 0 0 0 384 1986 GO Bond Project 0 0 0 385 Capital Improvements 186,000 186,000 0 386 1987 GO Bond Projects 515,030 56,030 0 387 Dundee Avenue TIP Bonds 0 0 0 388 1988 GO Bond Projects 76,700 76,700 0 390 1990 GO Bond Projects 867,015 867,015 0 391 1991 GO Bond Projects 60,000 60.000 0 392 1992 Bond Project 19,286,865 19,286,865 0 393 1993 GO Bond Projects 1,350,265 1,350,265 0 TOTAL $.23,348,015 $23,348,015 $0 Enterprise Funds 401 Water Operating $9,491 ,725 $9,491,725 $0 410 Water improvements 0 0 0 420 Water Development 226,065 226.065 0 430 Sewer Operating 1,768,000 1,768,000 0 440 Sewer Development 230,450 230,450 0 450 Parking Operating 128,440 128,440 0 455 Spring Street P.rkg Ops. 140,970 140,970 0 501 Cemetery Operating 375,495 315,495 0 510 Cemetery Sinking Fund 2,905 2,905 0 520 Cemetery Perpetual Care 149,500 149,500 0 540 Golf Operating 873,050 873,050 0 543 Golf Improvements 44,430 44,430 0 550 Sports Complex 236,005 236,005 0 TOTAL $13,667,035 $13,667,035 $0 405 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LTX AMENDED AMENDED 1994 1994 INCREASE/ Fund Dept. BUDGET BUDGET (DECREASE) Internal Service 601 Equipment Replacement 1,907,650 1,907,650 $0 630 Risk Management 5,881.445 5,976,445 95,000 _ TOTAL $7,789,095 $7,884,095 $95,000 Trust and Agency 701 Police Pension 2,632,575 2.632,575 $0 711 Fire Pension 2,730,925 2,730,925 0 720 Downtown Mail Trust 0 0 0 730 Working Cash Fund 0 0 0 746 SSA *4 Debt Service 0 0 0 801 Did Special Assessments 0 0 0 802 Northwest Sewer 0 0 0 807 Aller Street 0 0 0 813 Southeast Sewer 0 0 0 815 Grace.Street 0 0 0 823 Washington/Lowrie 0 0 0 828 Centruy Oaks West Water Main 0 0 0 829 Highview Hills Watermain 0 0 0 $30 Illinois Park Water Main 0 0 0 831 Downtown Mall Imprv. 0 0 0 832 Century Oaks Sewer 0 0 0 833 Airlite-Belmont improvement 0 0 0 B34 Area One Improvements 0 0 0 635 Larkin Ave Sanitary Sewer 0 0 0 836 Maple Street Water Main 0 0 0 637 Area Two improvements 0 0 0 TOTAL $5,363,500 $5,M3,500 $0 TOTAL GROSS EXPENDITURES $101,476,352 $101,803,852 $327.500 Less Interfund Transfers ($6;391,285) ($6;391,285) $0 NET EXPENDITURES $95,085,067 $95,412,567 $327,500 VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 19.94 406 RESOLUTION 94-239 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN m ANNEXATION AGREEMENT; PROPERTY LOCATED AT .THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF. SOUTH STREET AND RANDALL,ROAD; BY BURNIDGE PROPERTIES, LIMITED, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER (PETITION 61-93). Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam; Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays* None. Resolution No. 94-239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (Southeast Corner of South Street and Randall Road) WHEREAS, the owners of record of certain territory described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, desire annexation of said territory to the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, said territory is contiguous to the City of Elgin and is not a part of any other municipality; and WHEREAS, no electors reside on the subject territory; and WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin desire to annex said territory upon certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, a proposed annexation agreement has been filed with the City Clerk and a public hearing has been held after due notice as required by law and all persons appearing and wishing to testify concerning the proposed annexation agreement have been heard; and WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of the corporate .authorities of the City of Elgin that it is in the best interests of the City of Elgin to enter into said annexation agreement as proposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Elgin be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Elgin an annexation agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its passage as provided by law. sl _Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem 407 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994. Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna. Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ORDINANCE G37--94 PASSED CHURCH, TO PERMIT A SIG; WALLS; PROPERTY LOCATED CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST AMENDING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A , SHED, PRIVACY FENCES AND RETAINING AT 454 HICKORY PLACE; BY ELGIN BETHESDA AS APPLICANT AND OWNER PETITION 25-94 Councilwoman. Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G37-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G66-86 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A CHURCH (454 Hickory Place) WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the. special. use heretofore granted for a church at 454 Hickory Place; and WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board conducted a public hearing after due notice in the manner required by law and has submitted its written findings and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, concurs in the findings and recommendations of the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the findings of fact made by the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A. Section 2. That an amendment to a special use for a church at 454 Hickory Place granted by Ordinance G17-92 over the following legally described property: VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 H e. Parcel 1: The South 1/2 of the West 5 rods of Lot 1 of T. Schoonhoven's Addition. to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; Parcel 2: The South 1/2 of the East 82.5 feet of Lot 1 of T. Schoonhoven's Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. Parcel 3: The North 1/2 of the East 5 rods of the T. Schoonhoven's Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the site plan, prepared by Bethesda Church of God in Christ, dated October 29, 1991, revised November 13, 1991, November 21, 1991, January 3, 1992, February 26, 1992, and July 11, 1994. 2. Compliance with the sign plan, prepared. by Bethesda Church of God in Christ, dated May 5, 1994, revised July 28, 1994. 3. Construction of all improvements shall be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 4. Construction of the following additional structures shall be permitted at the subject property without further amendment to the conditional use, if said additional structures are in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances: -- fences; - signs; -- obstructions in yards generally. 5. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. 409 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided by law. sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 2.4, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: August 25, 1994 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ORDINANCE G38-94 PASSED AMENDING ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE - TITLE 19, ZONING OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE; CONCERNING OFF PREMISE SIGNS FOR AMUSEMENT .AND RECREATION SERVICES LOCATED WITHIN A PLANNED CENTER CITY ZONING DISTRICT; BY THE CITY OF ELGIN, AS APPLICANT (PETITION 39-94) Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G38-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.9, ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the provisions of the zoning ordinance relating to off premise signs for amusement and recreation services located within a planned center city zoning district; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission held a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment after due notice in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has submitted its written findings and recommendation that the requested amendment be granted; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, concurs in the findings and recommendations of the Planning and Development Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 410 Section 1. That Chapter 19.50 entitled "Signs" of Title 19 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding Section 19.50.095 to read as follows: 19.50.095 Signs for Planned Center City Districts. Signs for amusement and recreation services located within a PCC Planned Center City District may be located off the premises. Such signs shall be subject to all of the provisions of this chapter, except as may be specifically provided otherwise. Such signs shall be subject to the following regulations: A. General. Signs located off the premises shall be limited to advertisements for those land uses classified as "amusement and recreation services, not elsewhere classified", as enumerated in the lists of permitted, conditional, and similar land uses. Such amusement and recreation services shall be located within a PCC Planned Center City District. B. Zoning District. Signs located off of the premises for amusement and recreation services within a PCC Planned Center City District may be located within any community facility, business, or industrial zoning district. C. Siz.e, Number, and Location of Signs. Signs located off of the premises for amusement and recreation services within a PCC Planned Center City District may be located on any zoning lot without affecting the size or number of signs otherwise permitted on the zoning lot. Such signs shall be limited to a maximum surface area of 1,200 square feet and to a maximum height of 80 linear feet. There shall be a maximum of five such signs for each separately owned and operated amusement and recreation service. Such signs shall be located within 500 linear feet of a limited access arterial. A 500 linear foot separation shall be maintained between all signs erected under the provisions of this section, wherever practicable. D. Characteristics. Signs located off of the premises for amusement and recreation services within a PCC Planned Center City District may be electronically -driven message signs. Up to a maximum of 50 percent of the display time shall be made available for community events sponsored by the City of Elgin. Signs located off of :the premises for amusement and recreation services within a PCC Planned Center City District shall be located on a monopole 'supporting structure. 411 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and ar;' hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage in the manner provided by law. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: August 25, 1994 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ORDINANCE S5-94 PASSED AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. S-935 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ELGIN Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. S5-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. S-9.35, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ELGIN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Section 6(f) is amended to read as follows: Within ten days after passage of this amendatory ordinance, operator shall commence construction, installation and activation of an institutional cable system, referred to as "I -Net" which shall be fiber optic using "Star Bus Star" architecture or an improved derivation. The I -Net VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 412 shall be connected to the following locations with the fiber counts shown: Location Fiber Count Fire Stations: #1 6 #2 6 #3 6 #4 6 #5 6 City Hall 22 Public Works Department 6 Park and Recreation 6 ECC 18. Fountain Square 6 Elgin High School 6 Larkin High School 38 Ellis Middle School 20 Abbott Middle School 6 Kimball Middle School 20 Larsen Middle School 14 The U-46 Administrative Building 48 The Gail Borden Library 8 Jones Intercable (To ECC) 6 Unconnectorized dark fiber shall be delivered to 4 each location and outside plant shall be maintained by operator. All costs of providing the I -Net including but not limited to labor, materials, permit fees, right of way costs, pole rental and engineering services shall be borne exclusively by operator and said costs shall not be claimed as external costs under federal rate rules and regulations and shall not be included in subscribers' bills. Construction, installation and activation of the "I -Net" shall be completed within 180 days following passage of this amendatory ordinance. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage in the manner provided by law. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert'Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem 413 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: -August 25, 1994 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ORDINANCE G36-94 PASSED AMENDING CE WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN (SUMMERRIL PARKING RESTRICTIONS Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple., Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G36-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Title 11, Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of streets where parking is prohibited under Section 11.60.050P the following: Concord Drive. Concord Drive, both sides thereof, from Dover Drive to Mariner Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:0.0 a.m. on school days. Dover Drive. Dover Drive, both sides thereof, from Concord Drive to Maroon Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on school days. Glen Ivy Drive. Glen Ivy Drive, both sides thereof, from Concord. Drive to Maroon Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on school days. Mariner Drive. Mariner Drive, both sides thereof, from Concord Drive to Maroon Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m, and 11:00 a.m. on school days. Natoma Drive. Natoma Drive, both sides thereof, from Concord Drive to Dover Drive, between, the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on school days. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24,. 1994 414 Packard Drive. Packard Drive; both sides thereof, from Concord Drive to Maroon Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on school days. Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: August 25, 1994 Published: August 25, 1994 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ORDINANCE G39-94 PASSED AMEND WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN (FOU s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem aRTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS N SQUARE PLAZA Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to pass the following ordinance. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G39-94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Title 11, Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of one hour parking zones under Section 11.60.083 the following: Fountain Square Plaza, both sides thereof, from East Chicago Street to South Spring Street. 4.1.5 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Section conflict with repealed. 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby Section 3 That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. Presented: August 24, 1994 Passed: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: August 25, 1994 Published: August 25, 1994 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-240 ADOPTED PLAZA TO SOUTH sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem NG THE NAME OF FOUNTAIN UE AND DUPAGE COURT Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None.. Resolution No. 94-240 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA TO SOUTH GROVE AVENUE AND DUPAGE COURT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the north -south portion of Fountain Square Plaza from East Chicago Street to South Spring Street be and the same is hereby redesignated and renamed South Grove Avenue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the east -west portion of Fountain Square Plaza from.South Spring Street to its terminus be and the same is hereby redesignated and renamed DuPage Court. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all city signs and maps shall be altered to read South Grove Avenue and DuPage Court at the aforesaid places. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice to the election authorities having jurisdiction in the area in which the stree'A VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 416 names are hereby changed and to the post office branch serving that area by certified or registered mail. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be in effect thirty days after notice is given to the election authorities and the post office as provided herein. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays p Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-242 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR.SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT WEST Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-242 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT #4 FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT - WEST BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute Contract Amendment #4 on behalf of the City of Elgin with Waste Management - West for solid waste collection services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem 417 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0. Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk. ION 94-243 EAS ZI ON OF AN Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION. OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Commonwealth Edison Company) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an easement agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Commonwealth Edison Company for the installation of water mains in, under and across Parcel Number 41 of Grantor's Joliet -Crystal. Lake Right of Way located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Easement Agreement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. s/ Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 418 RESOLUTION 94-245 ADOPTED. INCORPORATING AREA III IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN AND ENGINEERING COSTS IN 1995 BUDGET Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple., Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-245 RESOLUTION INCORPORATING AREA III IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN AND ENGINEERING COSTS IN 1995 BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City Manager is hereby directed to include Area III improvements in the city's five year financial plan and to include the engineering costs for the Area III project in the 1995 city budget. sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ION 94-246 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE NEW PARTNERSHIP OF ELGIN Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adopt the following resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters and Yearman. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-246 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE NEW CENTURY PARTNERSHIP OF ELGIN BE IT"RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the New Century Partnership of Elgin, an Illinois not -for -profit corporation, is hereby created to assist in the redevelopment and revitalization of the Region's Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following persons are hereby appointed to membership on the Board of Directors of said New Century Partnership of Elgin: 419 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX Allen Anderson Michael Armato Norm Bartels Robert Carlile Bruce Dahlquist Judith DiFulvio Jo Ellen Doscher Terry Dunning. Harvey Eisner Sandra Freeman Lewis Gordon John Graham Frank Halsey Rich Hirschberg Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum,, City Clerk RESOLUTION 94-241 ADOPTE WALNUT AVENUE TO NATIONAL David Kellenberger Peggy Kirby Rev. James Marks Ken Moran Larry Narum Angie Negron Dr. Clare 011ayos Joe Rosenfeld Bill Ryan Jamie Smith. Stuart Wasilowski Donald Waters Jack Wentland Ernesto Yaniz sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem NG THE NAME OF A PORTION OF William Stickling, 100 East Chicago Street, suggested an alternative to the proposal to rename that portion of Walnut to West National Street and the portion of National Street from the Fox River to Villa Street to East National Street. He suggested that east and west designations be eliminated. Councilman Schock made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to rename that portion of Walnut Avenue to the Fox River to National Street. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Resolution No. 94-241 Revised RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF WALNUT AVENUE TO NATIONAL STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the public street known as Walnut Avenue from VOLUME LIX AUGUST 24, 1994 420 State Route 31 to the Fox River be and the same is hereby redesignated and renamed National Street, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all city signs and maps shall be altered to read National Street at the aforesaid places. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice to the election authorities having jurisdiction in the area in which the street name is hereby changed and to the post office branch serving that area by certified or registered mail. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be in effect thirty days after notice is given to the election. authorities and the post office as provided herein. sl Robert Gilliam Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tom Presented: August 24, 1994 Adopted: August 24, 1994 Vote: Yeas 6 Nuys 0 Attest: sl Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilwoman Popp.le made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to place the following reports and minutes on file as published. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Sales Tax Revenue Report for May 1994 Water & Sewer Maintenance Accounts Receivable Report for the Month'of July 1994 Human Relations Commission Minutes for April 5, 1994, and June 29, 1994 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes for June 1.3, 1994 Traffic Committee Minutes for July 19, 1994 Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Minutes for July 20, 1994 Board of Fire and Police Commission Minutes for August 11, 1994 Committee of the Whole Minutes for August 10, 1994 City Council Minutes for August 10, 1994 July 1994 Disbursement Report 421 AUGUST 24, 1994 VOLUME LIX ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Gilliam made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings, including the special Council Public Information meeting concerning the Sig Timber Road/Summit Street Bridge to be held August 31, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adjourn and return to the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, and. Yearman. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. September 14, 1994 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved VOLUME LIX AUGUST 31, 1994 422 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT SPECIAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BIG TIMBER ROAD/SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE A special public information meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on August 31, 1994, in the Hemmens Auditorium Lower Level. The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Waiters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None. BIG TIMBER ROAD/SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE City Manager Helwig outlined the procedure for tonight's meeting and introduced Public Works Director Kristiansen, who reviewed the history of this project. Mr. Kristiansen stated that this is a project with an extensive past. However, the current era really began in 1975 when the City engaged a consulting firm to review the transportation corridor in the northern part of the City; especially as it affected the crossing of the Fox River. The process that was initiated in 1975 resulted in the recommendation to create a new transportation corridor that linked Big Timber Road at Route 31 with Summit Street at Dundee Road. The process of arriving at that conclusion was an extensive one. It entailed public meetings held in 1975, 1981, a formal public hearing in January 1583, the completion of a final environmental impact report, which eventually received an approval by the Federal Highway Administration in July 1984. Because -the City took no action within a three --year period, the decision was suspended or held in abeyance until that environmental impact report was reevaluated. The reevaluation motivation started in 1990 when the Chicago Area Transportation Study identified the Big Timber/Summit Bridge corridor as one of the twelve major transportation corridors to be reevaluated in the Chicago area. In 1991 Congressman Hastert obtained demonstration funds for the study of five or six bridge corridors across the Fox River. Under this funding, in October 1993, the City Council authorized an agreement with Kane County and IDOT to perform a reevaluation of the original Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that was approved in 1984. 423 AUGUST 31, 1994 VOLUME LIX The presentation this evening is to present to the public and to City Council the results of that reevaluation. The purpose of the reevaluation is to identify any changes to the environment that exist after 1984--either in changes to the environmental regulations or changes to the environment itself. We expect this evening only to present information to the public and to take public comment. One of the things the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has asked us to do as a component of submitting the final reevaluation report to them for their consideration is to have held a public meeting and to include with our submission the public comments received at that meeting. That is what we are going to do this evening. We expect that from our submittal of the reevaluation to the Federal Highway Administration that there will be one of two decisions they will make. They will either approve the reevaluation and then authorize us to proceed to a design report, which we then have to bring back to City Council for their acceptance and funding, or they will reject the reevaluation as inadequate in dealing with the revised environmental conditions. They will then ask us to restudy those under what is called a supplemental evaluation. These are the two actions which will result from our concluding the EIS reevaluation. With that, I would like to turn the floor over to our consulting engineers from Alfred Benesch & Company. Mike Okrent is the project manager, and Elizabeth Challinor has also been involved in the project. r. Mr. Okrent stated that Alfred Benesch and Company was hired by the City, in cooperation with Kane County and Illinois Department of Transportation, to perform this reevaluation. Obviously the first step in a reevaluation is to review the existing documentation. The premise of any environmental impact statement rests strongly on its purpose and need. Why are we doing this? How do we judge the success of any proposal? In an EIS prepared today you would find an opening section of the purpose and need. At the time the original environmental impact statement was prepared, there was no succinct statement of purpose and need. The purpose and need, as extracted from the EIS, was as follows: 1. Reduce congestion on existing Elgin roadway network, especially -in the downtown area. 2. Connect the northwest and northeast portions of the City, thereby enhancing provision of community and public services. 3. Provide a continuous transportation linkage across the north side of the City and help bring the community together. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 31, 1994 424 4. By the increased access to the downtown area from the developing west/northwest area, foster potential economic growth and development and revitalization, potentially, of the downtown area. In an environmental impact statement, it is necessary to evaluate what alternatives would satisfy these purposes and needs. The first alternative is always a "no built." Don't do anything. Under that scenario, however, you do nothing to accomplish the stated purpose and need. In the 1980s EIS there were basically two alternate alignments proposed. They have some variations shifting back and forth depending on whether houses would be taken or businesses would be taken and which were determined to be more important. Basically what we are presenting here on this aerial photo is what was referred to as the preferred alignment in the environmental impact statement. The extent of the project is the same essentially as it was then and now. From the west at Route 31 at Big Timber Road proceeding diagonally down across the river along the east bank of the river and proceeding along the south of Summit to the intersection with Dundee Avenue. That much is basically unchanged. The basic section of the roadway is also unchanged. We are talking about a two-lane, in each direction, roadway plus a -painted median. Our intersections are the same as proposed in the EIS at that time. We would have a major intersection with State/Illinois 31/Big Timber. We would have limited off access at Grove. We would have through streets and signalized intersections at Douglas and Spring. Limited access at St. John (only from the north), and full intersection with Dundee and Summit. That is what has stayed the same. What has changed in the 10 years since approval of the environmental impact statement is our planning horizon has gone out further. Projected traffic is also increased. We have also looked at having to do additional intersection improvements along the way. We would be looking at dual left -turn lanes coming off Big Timber to proceed north, and left and right turn lanes at every intersection. One other area of concern that would have to be reviewed is access with Florimond, because it would be coming right into what would be a very busy, improved intersection at Big Timber and State Street. At the Dundee/Summit intersection we would be providing left turns on every leg and right turn lanes from the south and on the east. That means we would have to be widening the intersection at that location. That has also put us in the situation of taking additional properties along the east side of Dundee. Two additional developments have worked to enhance this option. The City has a comprehensive plan for developing a linear part along the east bank of the river. This roadway would compliment and enhance the development of that linear park. The other 425 AUGUST 31, 1994 VOLUME LIX development that would compliment this choice of alignment is the abandonment of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad tracks north of Kimball. As Mr. Kristiansen mentioned, we are doing a reevaluation. Originally the Federal Highway Administration determined that a reevaluation would probably be sufficient, which.would just be bringing us up-to-date on the changed circumstances in environmental issues, regulatory issues, and background. The position officially is that if the circumstances have changed significantly and they have not been previously disclosed and mitigated as of the 1984 decision and are deemed to be significant, the FHWA can say that any reevaluation is invalid and a supplemental to the EIS will be required instead. We have submitted a draft reevaluation to FHWA. There were three major issues which represent significant changed circumstances that FHWA has flagged for us. 1. The possible designation of a historic district in the subject area. However, there are procedures for dealing with was is called Section 106 properties that by itself address this sufficiently and could lead to a satisfactory conclusion of a reevaluation. 2. Title 6 issues which are assurances that a project is not being promoted or slated in a location to produce discrimination or unfair burden of impacts onto a minority population. Since the time the original EIS was completed, there has been significant change in the ethnic makeup of the area involved with an increase in minority population. So that is an issue that would have to be documented and the determination made by FHWA whether that represents significant enough changes. 3. Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 10.9(h) requires that socioeconomic issues were properly evaluated. The issue specifically referred to in this case is what is referred to as "community cohesion." This means neighborhoods get access to each other and mingle with each other. In response to our reevaluation, the Federal Highway Administration has said that upon their review and upon the further documentation which was provided the original environmental impact statement did not adequately address the issue of community cohesion. Any reevaluation must deal with the issue of whether an arterial highway of this sort is out of character with the contiguous integrity of a residential area. The FHWA.has not made a final determination on any of these issues. These are simply flags. We are proposing resubmitting the draft reevaluation to FHWA for their determination as to whether a reevaluation can stand or whether we are opening this up to a supplemental EIS, which would be a larger scale reevaluation of this entire project. VOLUME LIX AUGUST 31, 1994 426 Mr. Kristiansen then stated that the minutes of this meeting will form a component of the final submission on the reevaluation. City Manager Helwig stated that the project is at a critical juncture. Mr. Kristiansen and I represented the City at a meeting in July after the Mayor received correspondence from the Illinois Department of Transportation. It was felt that it was time for community town -hall meeting, where the draft reevaluation.could be presented and heard by the City Council and citizens and input received by all. This would then be the basis for an ultimate decision by Council on whether the project was a "go" or "no go." We have stated to the Illinois Department of Transportation that no decision will be rendered by Council this evening. The Council may wish to take more time to decide whether or not to contribute financially to the further completion of the reevaluation and the other alternative as outlined. Your input tonight is extremely important. Receipt of Public Comment Sandra A. Freeman, Executive Director of Housing Authority of Elgin, stated her concerns and asked several questions regarding the impact the proposed bridge would have on the residents of the Clifford/Wasco housing development. Reggie Stephens, member of and speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors of Gifford Park Association, stated that GPA is strongly opposed to the project in that it calls for demolition of historically significant homes, divides the proposed historic district, and also severs a neighborhood. Sally Brown, 365 Algona, stated that she was on.a committee of the Elgin Leadership Academy which conducted a survey of the northeast end neighborhood. Residents responded that they liked their neighborhood, the old architecture, the mature trees, and the ethnic mix. She's seen what major roadways do to neighborhoods and believes that dividing the impacted neighborhood would definitely interfere with neighborhood cohesion. Ed Kelly, Executive Vice President of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber was in support of the bridge 15 years ago, and it still is in support of the bridge. We're very concerned as a business organization whether at some point in time we're going to get ourselves boxed in, and then we're. going to have gridlock in this community. I don't know when that point comes. I don't know what our ability is to expand our existing road system and how .long that can accommodate the existing growth here. What are our alternatives? What are we going to do to meet the future traffic growth of this community? There isn't a single bridge in this town except 1-90 and Rt 20 Bypass that completely goes across Elgin. We favor some alignment that would permit people on the west side of town to go to the east side of town and vice versa. We've been 427 AUGUST 31, 1994 VOLUME LIX operating under the assumption that the City Council recognizes that at some time we're going to have to put another bridge across this river somewhere between 1-90 and the downtown area. Perhaps the bridge can't be completed in 10 or 20 years. However, if the Council agrees that at some point in time another bridge needs to be built, a decision should be made now as to where it will be built. Pat Hill, 1090 Florimond Drive, stated that the affected neighborhood is. already fragile and that deteriorating neighborhoods affect everyone's property values. Larry McMurray, 514 North Spring Street, stated that other communities have said they don't want bridges going through their older neighborhood, and he believes that the impact of the proposed bridge runs counter to many of the programs the City has embarked on. Let's protect our neighborhoods and downtown Elgin and not give people a convenient way to pass through town. Linda Kelly, 508 North Grove Avenue, stated that her attraction to Elgin was the charm of the heritage of Midwest architecture. All the houses around the proposed roadway/bri.dge area are unique. It makes economic sense. Wende Whiston, 514 North Spring Street, addressed the issues of revitalization of downtown and traffic. She's lived in Chicago and other cities where traffic is much worse. She believes that this bridge would be the "kiss of death" for downtown revitalization and that we can't afford the impact this would have. Al Cox, 600 Margaret Place, addressed the issue of need. He doesn't believe the need is there. Further, there would be the loss of residential and commercial property taxes, loss of sales tax, and loss of jobs. Bonnie Conte, President of and .speaking at the direction of the Board of Directors for Neighborhood Housing Service, stated that their efforts to renew pride, restore confidence, and promote investment in Elgin neighborhoods has paid off in several ways. They have been encouraged to expand to include the neighborhood impacted by the proposal. They have a proven track record, and the proposed bridge would destroy the positive momentum. Judy Browne, 6.36 Park., speaking as Director of United Coalition for a Better Elgin, asked why the City is wasting time and money on a bridge that no one wants. She urged that there be an end to the north end bridge saga and that we get on with projects more meaningful and important to the City. Norma Vearastegui, 268 Hill Avenue, stated that more than 40 percent of the properties proposed to be demolished are occupied by Hispanics, most of whom probably don't .even know about this proposal. Although she realizes the affected residents received VOLUME LIX AUGUST 31, 1994 428 written notice, she believes they should have been notified in their own language. Marco Arenas, 520 North Spring., stated that half of his friends live in houses proposed to be demolished. He asked why building a bridge is necessary. George Doscher, 220 South State, Chairman of the Elgin Heritage Commission, stated that the Commission believes that the proposed bridge would not benefit involved historic areas and would have serious detrimental impact on historic structures and neighborhoods. The City, through code revisions, staff operational and policy changes, budget adjustments, and considerable community involvement, has made numerous changes with the specific intent to improve living conditions and reestablishing a stable economic base in areas of the City which over time have reached a deteriorated state. It is the Commission's concern that the positive impact of these changes would be negated by the proposed north end bridge project. Brigid Trimble, 500 Arlington, stated that she is the Heritage Commission member responsible for nominating the Spring and Douglas District for landmarking. The north end historic district is significant. It shows a linear settlement pattern in Elgin. The list of original owners for the homes on Spring and Douglas reads like a "who's who" of Elgin business persons. Division of the area by the thoroughfare and bridge would be very detrimental for getting it listed on the National Register. Ultimately the bridge will force an area that is blighted to worsen because of its isolation. Can't we examine alternatives and put the idea of a north end bridge on the shelf where it belongs. Dennis Roxworthy, 845 North Grove Avenue, stated that he invests in and restores older homes. However, he will no longer consider Summit Street property, because it is too much of a risk. No one will buy the homes if they think the bridge will happen. He also believes the "Gold Coast" area, which is one of the really nice neighborhoods on the east side, will be adversely affected. Paul Bednar, 15 Rugby Street, stated that he is a strong advocate of old, traditional neighborhoods. He believes the proposal will have an enormous impact on the subject neighborhood, will create a mental barrier, and will destroy that neighborhood. Let Aeople know they can stop worrying about a bridge. Judy Garcia, 371 Center Street, is concerned about the Hispanics who live on.Summit Street, who will be impacted. She urged the Council not to approve the proposal in that she is afraid that many of the Hispanics will not be able to buy houses to replace those that will be demolished because of the low wages earned by many of them. 42.9 AUGUST 31, 1994 VOLUME LIX Jim Brandes, 26 River Bluff Road, built a house five years ago after being told that the north end bridge was a dead issue. He is concerned about the noise generated by a thoroughfare and how the value of his property will be affected.. He also asked how travel is going to be easier if so many of the streets will be closed, how is a bridge going to beautify the riverfront, what will happen with the bike path, and why can't people simply take the tollway or bypass. John Meister, representing Sherman Hospital, stated that people's concerns should be listened to. The hospital is in support of a north end bridge. However, he believes other alternatives should be considered. Approximately 28 percent of their ambulance calls from the west side of Elgin. The proposed bridge would improve access for 600 of their employees who live on the west side. it would serve to reduce significant congestion of downtown bridges. He stated that the need for a north end bridge still exists. If this bridge. site is not approved, he requested the Council's support and consideration of an alternative be addressed. Louis Rohling, 51.9 Enterprise, stated that we have a bridge on the north end - the tollway bridge. Toll fees were supposed to be eliminated 2.0 years after construction. However, 35 years later, we're still paying the toll, and now it's $.40. I would like to see the Council sue the Illinois Tollway Authority to get rid of the toll for the bridge. The Tollway Authority has stated that the reason for increasing the toll was to discourage local residents from using the tollway bridge, and we should not be discriminated against. Iry Stark, 886 Beulah Lane, stated that he is in support of a bridge but not necessarily the proposed route. He believes that sooner or later a bridge will be built. The City should stop wasting time, find the best route, and then proceed with it. William Stickling, 100 East Chicago Street, suggested an alternative which. would not require demolishing any houses. Make Summit Street one-way, Seneca Street one-way the other way, go up the railroad right-of-way all the way to Slade Avenue, and cut across the river about a block north of the proposal. Do the whole thing for a couple million dollars. City Manager Helwig and Mayor VanDeVoorde thanked everyone for their comments and for attending the meeting. Mayor VanDeVoorde suggested that this matter come before the Council at the earliest possible time and a determination be made so that people aren't left hanging. Court Reporter Cheryl Ann Barone, 309 Staffmark Lane, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193, recorded the proceedings on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation. VOLUME LTX AUGUST 31, 1994 430 ADJOURNMENT Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to adjourn the meeting. Years: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk September 14, 1994 Date Approved w ,