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HomeMy WebLinkAboutg - April 9, 2008 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 9, 2008 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2008, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Abstained: Councilmembers Steffen and Walters Consideration of Agreement with Shales McNutt Construction for the Design and Construction of the Veterans Memorial Project General Services Director David Lawry stated that Shales McNutt has partnered with Hitchcock Design on the Veterans Memorial project. Mr. Lawry introduced Rick Hitchcock who gave the following presentation. Mr. Hitchcock stated that the design would easily seat 150 people and that bleachers could be brought in for larger events. The projected cost is $746,528 and construction is expected to be completed on October 28, 2008, with dedication on November 4, 2008. Mayor Schock expressed his appreciation for the modified design. Councilmember Walters stated that the Navy Club would like to have the memorial closer to the river. Mr. Hitchcock stated that the memorial is designed such that an addition could be made at a later time, but that the current design will be okay for ceremonial purposes. Councilmember Kaptain said that the Fox River Alliance is okay with the design and they would like to match the project timeline. Mayor Schock expressed appreciation to the library for their cooperation. Councilmember Walters mentioned that parking would be close to the memorial. A resolution will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Cr e a t i n g B e t t e r P l a c e s ® El g i n R i v e r f r o n t Ve t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Ap r i l 9 , 2 0 0 8 El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Pr e s e n t a t i o n A g e n d a Ba c k g r o u n d Ma s t e r P l a n De s i g n c o n c e p t Bu d g e t Sc h e d u l e El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Ba c k g r o u n d Or i g i n a l C o n c e p t Revised DesignRevised Original Concept Ch a l l e n g e s : Co s t s Ju r i s d i c t i o n a l Ti m i n g Co n t e x t Existing Site Conditions El g i n R i v e r f r o n t Ga i l B o r d e n L i b r a r y – M a s t e r P l a n El g i n R i v e r f r o n t Ga i l B o r d e n L i b r a r y – O v e r a l l A e r i a l El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Al t e r n a t i v e C o n c e p t – M a s t e r P l a n Ri v e r f r o n t P l a z a Se r v i c e Br a n c h Pl a z a Library parking Co n f l i c t W a l l / S e r v i c e B r a n c h M o n o l i t h s Bike/Pedestrian pathShade trees FO X R I V E R Pl a n t e r wi t h c u r b Fo u n t a i n Pl a n t e r w i t h C u r b PO W F l a g Fl a g s El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Al t e r n a t i v e C o n c e p t – 2 0 0 8 C o n s t r u c t i o n Ri v e r f r o n t P l a z a (r e d u c e d ) Se r v i c e Br a n c h Pl a z a Co n f l i c t W a l l / S e r v i c e B r a n c h M o n o l i t h s Bike/Pedestrian pathShade trees FO X R I V E R Pl a n t e r wi t h c u r b Pl a n t e r Pl a n t e r w i t h C u r b PO W F l a g Fl a g s El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Al t e r n a t i v e C o n c e p t – 2 0 0 8 C o n s t r u c t i o n El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Al t e r n a t i v e C o n c e p t – 2 0 0 8 C o n s t r u c t i o n El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Al t e r n a t i v e C o n c e p t – 2 0 0 8 C o n s t r u c t i o n Ma t e r i a l s Co l o r e d C o n c r e t e W a l k s Un i t P a v e r P l a z a s Pr e c a s t C o n c r e t e W a l l s a n d Mo n o l i t h s w i t h i n s c r i p t i o n s Fl a g P o l e s Be n c h e s / L i t t e r r e c e p t a c l e s La n d s c a p e Li g h t i n g El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Co n s t r u c t i o n B u d g e t Ge n e r a l R e q u i r e m e n t s (S u p e r v i s i o n , M a n a g e m e n t , S u r v e y , T e m p F a c i l i t i e s ) Si t e w o r k (E x c a v a t i o n , U t i l i t i e s , L a n d s c a p e ) Co n c r e t e (F o u n d a t i o n s , c u r b s ) Ma s o n r y (C o l u m n s , w a l l s , e t c . ) Co n t i n g e n c i e s , F e e s , E t c . Ba s e C o n t r a c t A m o u n t : Ga t e w a y A l t e r n a t e Ir r i g a t i o n A l t e r n a t e To t a l C o n t r a c t A m o u n t : Fi n i s h e s Sp e c i a l t i e s (M e m o r i a l p l a q u e s , e n g r a v i n g s , b e n c h e s , e t c . ) El e c t r i c a l $92,170 $164,014 $61,179 $79,943 $150,061 $705,028 $30,000 $11,500 $746,528$13,569 $84,163 $59,929 El g i n R i v e r f r o n t V e t e r a n s ’ M e m o r i a l Sc h e d u l e Ci t y C o u n c i l M e e t i n g April 9, 2008 Co n s t r u c t i o n D o c u m e n t s C o m p l e t e M a y 2 8 , 2 0 0 8 Be g i n C o n s t r u c t i o n May 29, 2008 Co n s t r u c t i o n C o m p l e t e Oc t o b e r 2 8 , 2 0 0 8 De d i c a t i o n No v e m b e r 4 , 2 0 0 8 Ve t e r a n ’ s D a y No v e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 0 8 Cr e a t i n g B e t t e r P l a c e s ® Th a n k Y o u ! ww w . h i t c h c o c k d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m Committee of the Whole April 9, 2008 Page 2 Consideration of Amendments to the City’s Liquor Code Increasing Annual Fee for Certain License Classifications Councilmember Figueroa stated he had received several phone calls from business owners who were concerned about the increases for the Class R, R-1, and S licenses. Mayor Schock explained that the R-1 license currently requires a uniformed officer on premises on Friday and Saturday nights. This is costing the R-1 license holders each approximately $24,000 per year. The proposed fee of $7,000 will actually be less than the cost of the unformed officer as the officer will no longer be required at the business, but will now be part of a roving two-officer detail. The costs of the two officers will now be distributed among the various license holders. Mayor Schock went on to explain that the license fee increases were also based on a review of calls for service to the Police Department and a comparison to other communities for comparable license fees. Councilmember Figueroa asked how soon the license holders could be notified and Corporation Counsel Cogley replied that letters had already been sent. He also indicated that this would be effective immediately and that the detail officers would no longer be required at each premises. Councilmember Steffen asked how many establishments would be policed. Mr. Cogley said it would be at the discretion of the Police Department as to how the officers would be deployed and that there are currently two establishments, one Class R and one Class R-1, where officers are stationed. Because the two establishments are paying for the officers to be stationed there, the officers are obligated to stay there. Under the new system they will be able to provide broader coverage. Councilmember Steffen asked if there has been any response since the letters were sent out. Mayor Schock replied that no licensees attended the recent Liquor Commission meeting. He said he had heard from one licensee, The Mission, who was relieved they were no longer bearing the entire cost of a duty officer. An ordinance will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Presentation on 2008 Street Resurfacing Program City Manager Folarin stated he had been asked about how the City had been able to come up with an additional $6 million to expand the street resurfacing program. He stated that the money came from golf course projects, mainly at The Highlands. He said the money was shifted to be used for resurfacing. He explained that bonds could be issued for capital projects at the golf courses, but this could not be done for road resurfacing. Mr. Lawry then gave the following presentation: St r e e t R e s u r f a c i n g St r e e t R e s u r f a c i n g St r e e t R e h a b i l i t a t i o n St r e e t R e h a b i l i t a t i o n MF T S t r e e t R e s u r f a c i n g MF T S t r e e t R e s u r f a c i n g Sp e c i a l A s s e s s m e n t Sp e c i a l A s s e s s m e n t Un i m p r o v e d S t r e e t O v e r l a y Un i m p r o v e d S t r e e t O v e r l a y CB D S t r e e t s c a p e CB D S t r e e t s c a p e 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m De f i n i t i o n s •St r e e t R e s u r f a c i n g – G r i n d o f f t h e o l d a s p h a l t su r f a c e a n d r e p l a c e w i t h n e w m a t e r i a l . T h i s w o r k i s ge n e r a l l y p e r f o r m e d i n n e w e r s u b d i v i s i o n s o r m o r e re c e n t s t r e e t p r o j e c t s w h e r e t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e pa v e m e n t h a s d e t e r i o r a t e d an d n e e d s r e p l a c e m e n t . Th e s e a r e a s d o n o t r e q u i r e c o n c r e t e w o r k , s i g n re p l a c e m e n t o r u n d e r g r o u n d u t i l i t y w o r k . •St r e e t R e h a b i l i t a t i o n – G r i n d o f f t h e o l d a s p h a l t su r f a c e , r e p l a c e c u r b a n d g u t t e r , s i d e w a l k a n d dr i v e w a y a p p r o a c h e s . U t i l i t i e s a r e r e p l a c e d a s ne c e s s a r y , n e w s i g n a g e i s i n s t a l l e d , t h e p a v e m e n t ba s e i s r e p a i r e d a s n e c e ss a r y a n d t h e p a r k w a y s a r e so d d e d . N e w a s p h a l t m a te r i a l i s a p p l i e d u p o n co m p l e t i o n o f t h e a b o v e w o r k . 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m De f i n i t i o n s ( c o n ’ t . ) •St r e e t R e c o n s t r u c t i o n – T h e e n t i r e s t r e e t i s re m o v e d i n c l u d i n g p a v e m e n t , p a v e m e n t b a s e , c u r b an d g u t t e r , s i d e w a l k a n d d r i v e w a y a p p r o a c h e s a n d re p l a c e d w i t h a l l n e w e l e m e n t s . S i g n a g e a n d s o d re s t o r a t i o n i s c o m p l e t e d w h e n a l l w o r k a b o v e i s d o n e . 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m Pr o j e c t Ap p r o x i m a t e Mi l e a g e Budget Ne i g h b o r h o o d R e s u r f a c i n g 30 $7,000,000 Ne i g h b o r h o o d R e h a b i l i t a t i o n 6 $5,900,000 MF T R e s u r f a c i n g 2 $ 800,000 MF T U n i m p r o v e d S t r e e t s 3 $ 250,000 CB D S t r e e t s c a p e 0. 5 $3,500,000 Sp e c i a l A s s e s s m e n t 1. 5 $3,900,000 To t a l 4 3 m i l e s $ 2 1 , 3 5 0 , 0 0 0 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m 20 0 8 S t r e e t R e p a i r P r o g r a m Committee of the Whole April 9, 2008 Page 3 Mr. Lawry stated that, in summary, 43 miles of streets would be resurfaced or rehabilitated at a cost of approximately $21,350,000. Councilmember Walters wondered about the line that runs down Wing Park Boulevard to Edison. Mr. Lawry stated that it actually ran to Highland and that it would be resurfaced. Councilmember Figueroa asked how the streets with potholes would be treated. Mr. Lawry stated they would either be temporarily or permanently repaired. Councilmember Kaptain expressed his appreciation to Councilmembers Gilliam and Walters for bringing this project forward. Councilmember Walters thanked the staff for their efforts. A question was asked from the audience inquiring if all of the street work was going to be done on the west side. Mr. Lawry said no and pointed out the various areas on the east side. The Mayor mentioned that the largest street repair project took place last year in the Summit Park area. Consideration of Application of Elgin Public House for Participation in the Center City Business Loan Program Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve subsidizing interest on loans for equipment, fixtures, and build out costs through the Center City Business Loan Program for Greg Shannon, Anthony Shannon, Cecilia Whitt, and Lou Gramm in the amounts of $20,142 and $12,597 in regards to the Elgin Public House, located at 219 E. Chicago Street. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. The owners of the Elgin Public House were in the audience and recognized by the Council. Consideration of Community Development Block Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement with Housing Authority of Elgin Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the sub-recipient agreement between the City of Elgin and the Housing Authority of Elgin in the amount of $108,500. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Purchase from Gray Manufacturing of Vehicle Lifts for the Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance Division at Fire Station 7 Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to authorize the purchase of a set of eight wireless mobile column lifts, eight small wheel adapters, and eight vehicle support stands in the amount of $102,842 from Gray Manufacturing for use by the Elgin Fire Department Vehicle maintenance Division at Fire Station 7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole April 9, 2008 Page 4 Consideration of Purchase from Standard Equipment Company of an Elgin Pelican Sweeper Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize the purchase of one Elgin Pelican sweeper in the amount of $159,793 from Standard Equipment Company. Councilmember Walters asked how many sweepers the City currently had and was told there were five. It was noted that the sweepers had already been deployed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Councilmember Kaptain announced that the Elgin Community Network, sponsored by the City of Elgin, the Gail Borden Public Library, and the Grand Victoria Foundation, would be presenting the film “Saved by the Sun”. This film offers options for using solar power. Announcements from Staff Parks & Recreation Director Reopelle introduced Orillia Brown who is the new Community Outreach Coordinator and Julian Sanchez who is the new Eastside Recreation Center supervisor. Sue Olafson announced upcoming City projects and events. During her announcements the fire alarm sounded. Adjournment Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:45pm s/Diane Robertson April 23, 2008 Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved