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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
June 13, 1990
Mayor VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room. Members present : Councilmembers Fox,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent :
Robert Gilliam.
Meeting with the Fox River Task Force
Dr . James Didier presented the Fox River Corridor Plan
unanimously endorsed by the entire Fox River Development Task
Force. Dr. Didier stated that the purpose of this final report
is to recommend objectives and policies to assist the City of
Elgin in the development of a Fox River Plan. The task force
believes it is time to proceed with professional counsel to create
a specific plan, and then the enactment of an ordinance to
implement that plan.
The task force recommends adoption of a resolution to approve in
principle its letter to the Mayor and Council dated May 21 , 1990,
and the objectives and policies attached thereto as documents to
generally guide the City in the development of a Fox River Plan,
and the eventual adoption and implementation of a River District
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Ordinance.
Mayor VanDeVoorde stated that he would support such a resolution
and expressed his appreciation for all the work performed by the
task force.
Consideration of a professional services contract with Sasaki
Associates, Inc. for the preparation of a center city plan
A resolution will be presented for the Council ' s approval at
tonight ' s City Council Meeting authorizing execution of an
agreement with Sasaki Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City.
Consideration of a Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding the
Glens of College Green Plat of Subdivision
Pulte Home Corporation' s position, as set forth in its April 5 ,
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correspondence to the Planning Director, is that it should
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be responsible only for those development contributions
specifically listed on the preliminary plat rather than the fees
applicable under existing ordinances.
Councilman Fox made a motion that the City honor the amount
stated in the preliminary plat for school and park contribution
fees. The motion died for lack of a second.
The majority of the Council indicated that they did not agree
with Pulte' s position and directed that Pulte comply with the
standard policies and ordinance requirements for final plat
approval .
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Consideration of the Acceptance of Underground Utilities in Units
1 and 2 of the Highland Glen Subdivision
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to accept the underground improvements in Highland Glen Units 1
and 2 for ownership and maintenance and direct the staff to
P re the resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox,
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Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays:
None.
Consideration of a Policy for the Reimbursement for Relocation
Expenses for Businesses and Residences of the Dundee TIF District
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to
approve the staff ' s recommended relocation allowances. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
A Report From the Traffic Committee on the Need for a Stop Sign
at Wolf and Weston
John Carlson of 76 North Weston, Elgin, and Pierce Forsberg of
62 North Weston, Elgin, addressed the Council requesting that a
stop sign be placed at the intersection of Weston and Wolf due to
the number of young children going to and from school in that
area and the fact that traffic has increased because of
commercial development in the area.
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the placement of a stop sign on Weston at its
intersection with Wolf . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
A Report from the Traffic Committee on a Request from Lord' s Park
School for a Crossing Guard
The staff recommended no change in the crossing guard arrangement
at the Lords Park School .
Consideration of the 1990 General Obligation Bond Issues
Councilman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
that the bonds be competitively bid and awarded to the lowest and
best bidder, and July 25, 1990, be selected for bidding of these
bonds. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Selection of a Financial Advisor and General
Counsel for 1990 Bond Issue
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
that Speer Financial, Inc . be selected as the financial advisor
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and Chapman and Cutler be selected as the bond counsel for the
1990 G . O. Bond issue. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of an Employee Recognition Program
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the staff ' s recommended supplement to the
existing employee recognition program. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None.
Consideration of a Conservation Field Agreement with the State
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to authorize entering into the required Conservation
Field Agreement with the State. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays:
None.
An Agreement with Black & Veatch for a Water Department Master
Plan
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to authorize the execution of the contract with Black &
Veatch for the Water Master Plan in the amount not to exceed
$163,054 . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Draft Ordinance for a Cross Connection Control
Program for the Water Department
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
directing the Water Department to proceed with the enactment of
the recommended ordinance and implementation of the cross
connection control program. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Report on Street Resurfacinq in Southwest Elgin
Staff advised that they are changing their philosophy about street ,
curb, and gutter repair. It is their intention to attempt to
keep these items in good condition rather than repairing them
after they are already in poor condition.
Consideration of Planning Department Staffing
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to amend the budget to provide for the recommended
additional Planning Department staffing. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None.
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Consideration of a Report on the Need for Additional Handicapped
Spaces
Staff will be addressing this issue as part of the redevelopment
plan.
"Youth-at-Risk" Eveninq Basketball Proqram
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to
approve the recommended allocation of $5 , 805 for the 1990 Evening
Basketball Program. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Adjournment
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go into Executive
Session to discuss personnel , land acquisition, and litigation.
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 20 p.m.
Dolonna Mecum,Cit Clerk