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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebuary 28, 1990 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting February 28 , 1990 Page 1 Mayor VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order at 6 :30 p.m. , in the Council Conference Room. Members present : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None . Consideration of presentation by Stein & Company regarding the South Grove Redevelopment Site. Marvin Bailey and Michael Szkatulski, representing Stein & Company, submitted a proposal for the subject site, which included pre-development planning for the entire South Grove project area, marketing the project to potential users , deal negotiation with specific private sector users identified in the marketing program and financing, construction and development of specific buildings within the redevelopment area. The proposal also provides that Stein & Company would like 12 months to work on a development package for the City' s consideration. During this period, the City would agree not to advertise the availability of the site or send out additional requests for proposals . The City Manager advised the Council the following items should be considered: 1. The site has been offered twice through the RFP process , which included extensive advertising and notice to developers the development community is well aware of the site. i 2 . Another RFP soliciatation at this time could serve to stigmatize the site in the eyes of the development community. 3 . Stein & Company is a world class developer with a strong reputation for doing quality projects . Stein & Company' s involvement with the South Grove project could spark the interest of other developers to consider investment opportunities in the CBD. 4 . Stein & Company would provide John Mullins with a recognizable developer with which to refer prospective tenants . 5 . The downside risks of the Stein proposal for the City appear to be minimal while the upside possibilities could be considerable. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters directing staff to negotiate a development agreement with Stein & Company and to schedule same for the Council meeting of March 28 , 1990 . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. i Committee of the Whole Meeting February 28 , 1990 Page 2 Consideration of a report on the stabilization of the east bank of the Fox River. Jim Lord, representing G. S . I . , a distributor of Armorflex, provided a slide presentation showing the manufacture and use of the Armorflex mats . Mr. Lord stated this product is a series of concrete blocks cabled together in a mat . The mats are placed side by side with approximately 3 ' extending into the water and then anchored at the top into the ground. Staff stated the stabilization project extends south of the Kimball Street Dam riprap area to the Highland Avenue bridge. This stabilization of the east river bank is necessary prior to implementing the bike path project . Funds for the stabilization have been allocated in the 1988 bond fund in the amount of $37 , 000 , and staff is requesting direction to proceed with bidding the stabilization project . Councilman Fox stated he did not have a problem with the Amorflex product , but he did have concerns because there is no landscaped plan for this project . Mr. Fox stated there was a need for a plan from a professional landscaper before proceeding with the project . Mayor VanDeVoorde stated he had received a letter from the Friends of the Fox requesting that they be allowed some imput before proceeding with the project . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam for staff to proceed with the East Bank Stabilization bidding process , which should be accompanied with a landscape plan. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of plans for the extension of the Bike Path. The Park's Department has discussed with the Engineering staff the possibility of constructing a pedestrian bridge immediately west of the ramp and another one between Chicago and Highland Avenue at the street level. The Engineering staff considered that approach to be very possible . Drawings prepared by the Engineering Department and Hampton, Lenzini and Reniwkc illustrates and incorporates the bike path and the east bank stabilization projects . This section of the bike path would be coordinated very closely with the bank stabilization. This coordination is one of the adjustments referred to early on in the development of the bike path relative to the fact that prior to implementing the bike path project , it was necessary to Stabilize the east river bank. Committee of the Whole Meeting February 28 , 1990 Page 3 Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam to approve the recommendations of staff for the change of the bike path extension conceptual plans . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. a Consideration of a presentation by Jones Intercable regarding its plans for improvements to the cabletelevision system. Michael Lovett , General Manager, updated the Council on the cable plant rebuild and their 1990 business plan. Mr. Lovett stated the City would receive a packet showing what is being offered, and what the anticipated billing would be. The present rates would not be raised until 1992 when the build- up is completed. Consideration of the closure of portions of a State route for the Valley Fox Trot . Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve permission from the State of Illinois to close 5 state routes for the Valley Fox Trot . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple , Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a recycling anti-theft ordinance. Y 9 Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to approve the proposed Ordinance. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of modifications to Chapter 9 . 24 of the Elgin Municipal Code dealing with garbage and refuse . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve the proposed modifications to the Code. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of an alternative use for a sanitation truck. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales to authorize staff to convert one new garbage packer truck chassis into a six wheel dump truck. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a memorandum regarding the 1990 census . Councilwoman Moylan stated she would like staff to contact the Northern Illinois Planning Commission for possible contribution to this project . Committee of the Whole Meeting February 28 , 1990 Page 4 Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve the budget allocation in connection with the 1990 census taking. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of an Agreement for truck access route for Big Timber Road between McLean Boulevard and State Street . Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to direct staff to prepare a resolution providing for the subject agreement . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of temporary construction easements - Division Street transmission watermain extension. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox to approve the subject temporary easement agreements . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a report on the possible withdrawal from the RTA. Discussion took place in the regular Council Meeting. Consideration of a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Poplar Creek Partnership for engineering services . Discussion took place in the regular Council Meeting. Adjournment Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to adjourn the Committee of the Whole to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel, litigation and land acquisition. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. The meeting adjourned at 9 :45 p.m. Marie Yearman, City Clerk