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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
August 8, 2012
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
minutes of the July 25, 2012, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Central Business District Streetscape Update
Joe Evers, City Engineer, provided an update, including a timetable for completion, on Phase
Five of the Central Business District Streetscape. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City
Clerk’s office.
There was discussion regarding items in need of repair and what would be covered if the project
extended to Stages Six through Eight.
Riverside Promenade Update
Joe Evers, City Engineer, provided an update on the Riverside Promenade. A copy of the
presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
There was discussion regarding the removal of the parking deck, the stabilization of the
riverbank, the impact on the bike path, and the potential for adding sculptures to the area.
Consideration of Amendment No. 3 with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to the Grant Writer
Services Agreement
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve
Amendment No. 3 with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for an additional two year period to
provide grant writer services program to apply for grants from various agencies for projects that
will benefit the city. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 11 of the Elgin Municipal Code: Vehicles and
Traffic
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve
codifying two successful parking trial regulations which would enact a vehicle load limit on
residential street east of Liberty Street and enact parking and restrict parking on Tennyson Court
during daytime, weekday hours and switch its one-way direction. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Consideration of Agreement with SmithGroup JJR for Consulting Services for
Improvements at Jack E. Cook Park
There was discussion regarding the terms and obligations of the grant that would be covering a
portion of the project, if an extension would be granted if necessary, and what fund would cover
the balance of the cost for the project.
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
agreement for consulting services with SmithGroup JJR in the amount of $60,000 to complete
Phase I improvements to Jack E. Cook Regional Park. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Prigge expressed his concerns about liability waivers for those using the new
dog park in Hoffman Estates and the potential for sharing the City’s list of dangerous dogs to
Hoffman Estates.
Councilmember Steffen noted that on August 18th the Kiwanis Club would be holding their
Annual Barbeque, featuring Fays Barbeque.
Announcements from Staff
Cherie Murphy, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Engagement, announced
upcoming city events.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis August 22, 2012
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved