City Council Minutes 2007 02-27-07 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, ]KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milschewski called the roll.
Ward I James Present
Leslie Absent
Ward II Burd Present
Wolfer Present
Ward III Bock Present
Munn Present
Ward IV Besco Present
Spears Present
Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Treasurer Powell, City Attorney Wyeth, Interim City
Administrator Crois, Assistant City Administrator Olson, Police Lieutenant Schwartzkopf,
Director of Public Works Dhuse, Director of Park & Recreation Mogle, Community
Development Director Miller, Finance Director Mika and Public Relations Manager Spies.
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska asked the staff and guests to introduce themselves. He welcomed the guests
and asked them to enter their names on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Spears asked that the item under the City Council Report, Accessible Living, be moved
to under the Presentation section of the agenda.
Mayor Prochaska asked that Item 41 from under the Administration Committee report be moved
to the Presentation section of the agenda after the Accessible Living presentation. He also asked
that Item # 2 under the Mayor's Report #2 be taken off the agenda.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Economic Development Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Administration Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Public Safety Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
PRESENTATIONS
Accessible Living
Alderman Spears thanked the representatives of neighboring communities for attending the
meeting and then presented information and statistics on the number of Americans who have
permanent disabilities or who are over sixty -five years of age. She stated that the magnitude of
her figures obligates home builders to consider a person's entire life span. She stated that
accessibility items in new construction are trade offs that result in no cost to the builder. She
asked for support on three accessible living ordinances that she has prepared. She introduced
William Malleris, a retired developer to the City Council.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY. ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Milschewski called the roll.
Ward I James Present
Leslie Absent
Ward II Burd Present
Wolfer Present
Ward III Bock Present
Munns Present
Ward IV Besco Present
Spears Present
Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Treasurer Powell, City Attorney Wyeth, Interim City
Administrator Crois, Assistant City Administrator Olson, Police Lieutenant Schwartzkopf,
Director of Public Works Dhuse, Director of Park & Recreation Mogle, Community
Development Director Miller, Finance Director Mika and Public Relations Manager Spies.
OUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska asked the staff and guests to introduce themselves. He welcomed the guests
and asked them to enter their names on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Spears asked that the item under the City Council Report, Accessible Living, be moved
to under the Presentation section of the agenda.
Mayor Prochaska asked that Item 41 from under the Administration Committee report be moved
to the Presentation section of the agenda after the Accessible Living presentation. He also asked
that Item # 2 under the Mayor's Report 42 be taken off the agenda.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Economic Development Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 20, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Administration Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
Public Safety Committee Committee of the Whole
7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, 2007
City of Yorkville Conference Room
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PRESENTATIONS
Accessible Living
Alderman Spears thanked the representatives of neighboring communities for attending the
meeting and then presented information and statistics on the number of Americans who have
permanent disabilities or who are over sixty -five years of age. She stated that the magnitude of
her figures obligates home builders to consider a person's entire life span. She stated that
accessibility items in new construction are trade offs that result in no cost to the builder. She
asked for support on three accessible living ordinances that she has prepared. She introduced
William Malleris, a retired developer to the City Council.
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Mr. Malleris shared his thoughts on Alderman Spears' proposed ordinances. He explained that
there are four key areas in a residence that need to be addressed, no -step entries, electrical
switches and outlet height, backing in bathroom walls for grab bars and door widths. He stated
that these are simple things that can be done at the beginning of construction at minima cost. He
explained similar ordinances in other communities have been successful. He stated that local
ordinances can include federal requirements so that problems are caught in the planning phase of
construction. The goal is to catch things in the beginning of construction so they are done
properly. He supported bonuses for developers that go beyond the minim requirements for
accessibility. He also explained engineering issues needed outside of structures especially with
commercial and multi- family buildings (sidewalks, automatic doors, grass, etc.).
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Alderman Spears introduced Susan Kritzberg, owner- operator of Accessible Living, who
addressed the City Council. Mrs Kritzberg explained that her company provides services and
equipment for the disabled community such as ramps, lifts, residential elevators, etc. She
discussed how a comfortable home can become an unfriendly environment for disabled
individuals. She explained the need for ramps, door widths, bathroom accessories, etc. She
stated that attention to details for handicapped individuals indicates progressive consideration by
builders. She supported the consideration of the ordinances.
Alderman Spears introduced Carol Phillips, the wife of a disabled man. Mrs. Phillips stated that
one never knows when something causing a handicap can occur and that this possibility is
important to consider when building a home. She stated that when this happened to her husband,
it was costly to adapt their home.
Mayor Prochaska asked that these ordinances be discussed further at the March 20, 2007
Committee of the Whole meeting and noted that he personally is affected by these issues since his
brother is wheelchair bound.
Alderman Besco thanked Alderman Spears for bringing this forward. He stated that he suggested
this to a few developers and was met with resistance. He stated that he felt this is a positive for
the community. He noted that he attended the presentation made by Bolingbrook at the Illinois
Municipal League which was very impressive.
Tri —City Challenge
Andrew Bobbitt with the YMCA addressed the City Council and explained the Strong Kids
Campaign which provides scholarships for memberships or programs. He stated that in Yorkville
the YMCA provided scholarships to over 100 families. He also explained the Tri- City
Challenge, a canoe race through Yorkville, biking through Plano and a run in Sandwich and he
noted that both Plano and Sandwich have contributed $1,500.00 toward the challenge. He further
noted that the William Wrigley Foundation has contributed $100,000.00 toward the Yorkville
YMCA opening in 2009 at the corner of Mills and Kennedy Roads. He asked the City to
consider a $1,500.00 contribution.
Mayor Prochaska commented that when the Tri-City Challenge began, the City was considered a
partner in the event however this has been reduced to a sponsorship of $250.00 due to the
Sponsorship Policy. He asked the Council to consider becoming a partner again with the
$1,500.00 contribution.
Alderman Munns agreed with Mayor Prochaska. He commented that the YMCA is a worthwhile
organization that is good for local children. He applauded what the YMCA does and asked the
City Council to support them.
Mayor Prochaska asked that this be discussed further at the March 6, 2007 Committee of the
Whole.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dennis Batdorf had an objection to Alderman Spears' proposed accessible living ordinances. He
stated that he did not hear of any provisions for sight impaired individuals. He asked that this
handicap be considered in the ordinances.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution 2007 -08 — Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for Yorkville Market
Square - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PC 2007 -02)
2. Yorkville Market Place (PC 2006 -98)
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a. Ordinance 2007 -18 - Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to PUD
Agreement - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
b. Amendment to a Consent Decree — approval of the form of the amended consent order
3. Ordinance 2007 -19 - Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to
Development/Economic Imitative Agreement for Yorkville Market Place - authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute (EDC 2007 -05)
4. Rush- Copley (PC 2006 -92 & 2006 -93)
a. Ordinance 2007 -20 — Authorizing the Execution of a PUD Agreement - authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute
b. Resolution 2007 -09 — Approving the Concept PUD Plan - authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute
c. Resolution 2007 -10 — Approving the Preliminary PUD Plan - authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute
5. Ordinance 2007- 21 - Accepting the Conveyance of Real Property (Sunflower Estates
Open Space) - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
6. Ordinance 2007 -22 — Establishing Special Service Area Number 2006 -119 (sunflower
Estates) - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (EDC 2007 -07)
7. Walnut Plaza - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter of Credit if
it is not renewed by April 20, 2007 (PW 2007 -16)
8. Grande Reserve Unit 14 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter
of Credit if it is not renewed by May 4, 2007 (PW 2007 -17)
9. Grande Reserve Unit 15 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter
of Credit if it is not renewed by May 4, 2007 (PW 2007 -18)
10. Grande Reserve Units 20 & 21 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call
Letter of Credit if it is not renewed by May 4, 2007 (PW 2007 -19)
11. Grande Reserve Units 23, 26 & 27 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to
call Letter of Credit if it is not renewed by May 4, 2007 (PW 2007 -20)
12. Saravanos Development — Sitework Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to
call Letter of Credit if it is not renewed by June 7, 2007 (PW 2007 -21)
13. Raintree Village Unit 1 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter of
Credit if it is not renewed by May 2, 2007 (PW 2007 -23)
14. Raintree Village Unit 2 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter of
Credit if it is not renewed by May 2, 2007 (PW 2007 -23)
15. Raintree Village Unit 3 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter of
Credit if it is not renewed by May 2, 2007 (PW 2007 -24)
16. Raintree Village Unit 4 - Letter of Credit Expiration - authorize City Clerk to call Letter of
Credit if it is not renewed by April 20, 2007 (PW 2007 -23)
17. Raintree Village (Route 126 Temporary Entrance) - Letter of Credit Release - authorize
release of Letter of Credit (PW 2007 -27)
18. Raintree Village (Route 126 Improvements) — Bond Reduction 41— authorize reduction in
an amount not to exceed $317,967.85 (PW 2007 -28)
19. Windett Ridge — Public Improvement Bond Reduction 43 — authorize reduction in an
amount not to exceed $203,555.12 (PW 2007 -29)
20. Autumn Creek Offsite Sanitary Sewer - Final Acceptance — accept offsite Sanitary Sewer
for ownership and maintenance, subject to receipt of a Bill of Sale and a 1-year warranty
bond in the amount of $66, 435.79 (PW 2007 -30)
21. Resolution 2007 -11— IDOT Highway Permit and Resolution — Raging Waters (Route 47
Watermain Crossings) - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2007 -31)
22. Resolution 2007 -12 — IDOT Highway Permit and Resolution — Autumn Creek (Route 34
Improvements) - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2007 -32)
23. Resolution 2007 -13 — IDOT Highway Permit and Resolution — Kendall Marketplace
(Route 34 Improvements) - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2007 -33)
24. Raymond Storm Sewer Outfall - Change Order 42 — approve extending the completion
date from November 15, 2006 to April 27, 2007 and authorize Mayor to execute (PW
2007 -34)
25. Countryside Interceptor - Change Order 41— authorize reduction in an amount not to
exceed $30,274.40 and authorize Mayor to execute (PW2007 -35)
26. Temporary Construction Easement Agreement — 308 W. Van Emmon Street - authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2007 -36)
27. IDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement — Amendment 41 — authorize in an amount
not to exceed $4,8 75. 00 to be funded from MFT and authorize Mayor to execute (PW
2007 -38)
28. Walter E Deuchler Associates, Inc. Engineering Agreement for Construction Inspection
Services of the Rob Roy Creek Interceptor (North Branch Contract 2) — authorize in an
amount not to exceed $85,200. 00, subject to funding) (PW2007 -39)
29. Engineering Department — Vehicle Purchases — approve purchase of two vehicles as
presented (PW 2007 -39)
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30. Purchase of New Wheel Loader — approve purchase o_fnew wheel loader and extend
warranty as presented (PW 2007 -39)
31. Resolution 2007 -14 — Establishing the Job Description for the Position of Mechanic -
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2007 -07)
32. SW Comer Route 47 and Comeils Road — Plat of Dedication - authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute (PW 2007 -42)
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. So moved
by Alderman Besco; seconded by Alderman Bock.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Burd -aye, Munns -aye, James -aye, Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
Mayor Prochaska reported that the ZBA chairman, Bill Davis, has resigned. He also reported that
there has been a request for a tribute for Harold Feltz who recently passed away. He explained
that Mr. Feltz was along time member of the Plan Commission and ZBA and an outstanding
community member.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman James to approve the minutes of the City Council meetings of
November 28, 2006 and December 12, 2006 and the Committee of the Whole meetings of
December 19, 2006 and January 2, 2007; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman James to approve the paying of the bills listed on the Detailed
Board Report dated February 13, 2007 totaling the following amounts: checks in the amount of
$251,294.84 (vendors); $208,131.56 (payroll period ending 2/3/07); for a total of $459,426.40
(total); seconded by Alderman Besco.
Alderman Spears noted that the payment for Siebert Engineering on page 21 for $100.00 was
supposed to be removed from the Bill List and it was not. The vender amount should be
$251,194.84 and the total should be $459,326.40.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to amend the Bill List to remove the payment to Siebert
Engineering for $100.00; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion to amend approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco-aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Mums -aye, Burd -aye
Original motion to approve by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, James -aye, Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Proclamation for Peace Corps Week
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation for Peace Corps Week February 26` through March 4 t "
2007 (see attached). He entertained a motion to ratify the proclamation. So moved by Alderman
Mums; seconded by Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Coffee with the Mayor
Mayor Prochaska reported that the next Coffee with the Mayor will be held on March 3, 2007 at
South Bridge Gourmet Coffee, 223 S. Bridge Street from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sponsorship Recommendations
Mayor Prochaska reported that the Human Resource Commission has recommended several
sponsorships.
Junior Women's Club
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve a sponsorship of the Junior Women's Club use
of Town Square Park for the Annual Craft Fair on May 19, 2007 in the amount of $115.00 by
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waiving the use fees for Town Square Park. So moved by Alderman Munns; seconded by
Alderman Besco.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye
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Elder Friendly Summit
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve a sponsorship of the Elder Friendly Summit to
be held on April 20, 2007 in the amount of $150.00 by payment to the event sponsor, The
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, d/b /a/ Kendall County Senior Provider Group. So
moved by Alderman Bock; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye
Salvation Army Golden Diners
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve a sponsorship of the Salvation Army Golden
Diners Program in the amount of $220.00 by payment to the Salvation Army Golden Diners. So
moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye
Annual Service Report
Mayor Prochaska presented his Annual Service Report (see attached) He thanked Public
Relations Manager Spies for coordinating the input from staff for the report. Mayor Prochaska
pointed out some items in the report:
• Land Cash amount was increased
• Senior Service Providers remained in Yorkville
• An agreement was established with the IDNR for the Glen Palmer Dam.
• The comer of Route 47 and Route 126 is being redevelopment.
• The water park is moving forward.
• The Downtown TIF was established and projects are starting
• The School Transition Fee Ordinance was amended to make it easier for the School
District to get schools built by developers.
• Building Permits were up 32%
• A new Community Development Director was hired..
• Ordinances such as the PUD and Landscaping Ordinances were revised.
• Two major medical facilities are placing on locating in Yorkville.
• The Community Relation Department has worked to get the City Council meetings taped
and telecast, has developed new resident information packets and is working on the 50
Anniversary Celebration plans.
• The Public Works Department saw the Grande Reserve Watermain completed, the In-
Town Road Program getting ready to begin, and the City becoming compliant with the
State's regulation for radium in the water.
• The Finance Department saw the City's credit rating increase, the Tax Levy rate decrease
and Sale Tarr Revenue increase.
• The Library addition construction has been completed
• The Parks & Recreation Department applied for and received various grants and
renovated the old Post Office and Police Station for Park & Recreation Department use.
• The Police Department hired another Police Cadet, two canine officers were lost but were
replaced; another canine officer was added and the Neighborhood Watch program has
grown.
• Vision meetings have been planned which include residents for their input.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
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CITY ADMINISTATOR'S REPORT
No report.
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FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No report.
CHIEF OF POLICE'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION'S REPORT
Director Mogle reported that the Polar Plunge will be held Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at
Silver Springs State Park. The event raises funds for Special Olympics. Mayor Prochaska
encouraged everyone to cheer on the "plungers ".
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
NO report.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER'S REPORT
Mrs. Spies reported that tentative dates for the landfill hearings are available on the City's
website.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT
Conservation Foundation Luncheon
Alderman Burd reported that she attended the Winter Membership Luncheon for the
Conservation Foundation. The topic was if nature and development could co- exist. After hearing
the presentation, Alderman Burd stated that the City can feel very good about some of the
developments in Yorkville. She asked if the Economic Development Committee look at the
possibility of an ordinance requiring all public building to follow "green" guideline and offering
incentives to the developers who follow energy efficient guidelines.
Heart and Safety Fair
Alderman Spears reported that Trinity United Methodist Church will be holding a Heart and
Safety Fair Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Smith Engineering Supplement Request for Design Fees
A motion was made by Alderman Besco to approve the Smith Engineering Consultants, Inc. 2007
In -Town Road Program Supplemental Request for Design Fees as presented, subject to final staff
and legal review; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye
Ordinance 2007 -23 Vacation of Public Easement — White Oaks
A motion was made by Alderman Besco to approve an ordinance to vacate public access in White
Oaks Subdivision, as presented, subject to final staff and legal review; seconded by Alderman
Burd.
Alderman Besco noted that this is for the proposed sidewalk.
Alderman Spears asked if the funding for this project was going to be discussed and Mayor
Prochaska indicated that it could be discussed by the Public Works Committee.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Pearl Vision Sign Variance
A motion was made by Alderman Munns to postpone the Pearl Vision Sigh Variance matter until
the march Economic Development Committee meeting currently scheduled to be held on March
20, 2007 per the applicant's request; seconded by Alderman Besco.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye
Lot 4 Baker's Subdivision 1.5 Mile Review
A motion was made by Alderman Munns that under the City's 1 % mile review authority, to
recommend to the County Board approval of a subdivision of Lot 4 in Baker's Subdivision, as
presented. Said recommendation is subject to and conditioned upon all staff comments which are
to be forwarded to the County for its consideration; seconded by Alderman James.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye
Ordinance 2007 -24 MPI Yorkville South
Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation
and Planned Unit Development Agreement
A motion was made by Alderman Munns to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution of an
Annexation Agreement and Planned Unit Development Agreement with Nancy H. Bierma,
owner, and MPI #6 South Yorkville, LLC owner and developer, as presented, and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents upon final legal and staff review; seconded by
Alderman Bock.
Alderman Burd asked for clarification on what the City Council was approving. Mayor
Prochaska explained that this was to execute the Annexation and Planned Unit Development
Agreement for the property.
Alderman Spears asked this development will have a Special Service Area Agreement.
Administrator Crois explained that there will be a pay -down SSA for the water and sewer. The
SSA will not be passed on to the homeowner.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -1
Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye,
Spears -nay, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Prochaska -aye
Ordinance 2007 -25 Fox Moraine/North Star Parcel Rezoning
A motion was made by Alderman Munn to approve an ordinance reaffirming and rezoning
certain property and rezoning certain property in furtherance of an Annexation Agreement
concerning the North Star Trust and Fox Moraine Property on Route 71 as presented, subject to
final legal and staff review; seconded by Alderman Bock.
Alderman Burd noted there was an objection to the rezoning of the Borneman property. She
asked if anyone objected to this rezoning. Attorney Wyeth explained that there was a perimeter
objection that was insufficient to change the vote.
Alderman Burd stated that she was informed that there were two ordinances that addressed the
issue; one is the County's and one is the City's. She asked how this was calculated and Director
Miller explained that he was unaware of any local ordinances pertaining to this and that the state
statute was used.
Attorney Wyeth explained how a perimeter objection is handled. He stated that the objection was
handled by the Engineering Department. They reviewed objection and did the calculations.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -2
Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -nay, Spears -nay, Bock -aye, Besco -aye
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
FY 205 -2006 Audit
A motion was made by Alderman James to accept the Independent Auditors Report dated January
5, 2007 by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC for the year ended April 30, 2006 as presented;
seconded by Alderman Besco.
Alderman Burd asked how much the 05/06 reconciliation cost. Director Mika stated that the cost
was just under $15,000.00. Alderman Burd asked if the reconciliation were completed and
Director Mika explained how the reconciliation was done and that the payroll reconciliation was
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complete however t the reconciliation of the General Fund is still being done and should be
completed in several weeks. Alderman Burd asked how this will affect the budget and Director
Mika stated that she has already completed a draft of the budget and hopes to have it ready to
present at the March 20, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Alderman Burd noted that a letter from the auditors mentions two material weaknesses and she
asked for an explanation. Director Mika stated that the auditors have recommended that the City
may not have controls in place. She gave an example that the entire accounting staff was doing
the reconciliation without having someone to approve them. She stated that she cannot oversee
things when she is actually doing the work herself.
Alderman Burd commented that no one on the City Council ever implied that the City's financial
situation was bad or that anyone was embezzling. She stated that the concern was for the
accounting procedures in place.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Munns -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Delinquent Land Cash Fees
Alderman Spears asked if the developers of the Caledonia development have paid their Land
Cash Fees. Director Mika stated that the City received a check however she could not recall
which developer sent it in. Mr. Olson clarified that the check Director Mika was referring to
came from Raintree Village. Alderman Spears asked Attorney Wyeth if the City could stop the
issuance of building permits until the fees are received. Attorney Wyeth stated that this was still
under investigation. Alderman Spears recommended a penalty be applied for every day they are
late. Mayor Prochaska stated that the City's ordinances has to be followed and he explained that
if the fees are not paid, a lien can be placed on their property. He stated that Ocean- Atlantic has
been told that if they want to be on any future agenda, their fees but be received by the City.
2007/2008 Budget
Alderman Spears asked if the budget would be ready for March 20, 2007 for City Council review.
Director Mika reiterated that the draft is done and she will be meeting with the Mayor to go over
it. She stated that she hoped to have a draft for the City Council by Friday, March 2, 2007. She
stated #fiat the eight month review should be ready for March 20, 2007.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the discussion of
litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been
filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that
an action is probable or imminent. He asked that the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
Police Chief and Attorney Greg Fix and Greg Fuller be included. He noted that no action would
be taken after the session. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by Alderman Spears.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0
Wolfer -aye, Besco -aye, Bock -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Munns -aye, James -aye
The City Council entered into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 9:20 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by
Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Minutes submitted by:
Jacquelyn Milschewski,
City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois
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WHEREAS, more than 170,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps
V olunteers in 127 countries since 1961; and
WHEREAS, over the past 45 years, men and women from the state of Illinois
serve by joining the Peace Corps; and
have responded to our nation's call to
WHEREAS, Peace Corps Volunteers have made significant and lasting Z5
contributions around the world in agriculture, business development, information v�4
technology, education, health and HIV/AIDS, and the environment, and have
improved the lives of individuals and communities around the world; and
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Table o Contents
MAYOR'S MESSAGE
_FWA 1
RD I
United City of Yorkville 2006 Year in Review
_ Leslie ADwNISTRATION 2
Development standards, intergovernmental cooperation and more
WARD I
PaLd James BUILDING SAFETY AND ZONING 6
Yorkville still growing strong — annual permits issued
IR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7
WARD 11
Valerie Burd City planning, zoning regulation, building code enforcement
CO MMUNITY RELATIONS 9
WARD 11
Community awareness, communication, services, programs
Dean Wolfei ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 10
City services sewer, water, streets and In -Town Road program
FINANCE 14
WARD III
Tax levy rates, information technology, human resources
} LIBRARY 16
WARD III
Jim Bock New addition opens to support growing community
PARKS AND RECREATION 17
f Over 20 theme parks, city events, outdoor movies and more
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• - S p ears PUBUC S AFETY 21
Neighborhood Watch program, community awareness, senior programs
W AR D YOI KVS LLE CITE( COUN01L FUTURE VISION 22
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Yorkville's future community — youth, seniors, businesses
accomplishments and
LIVE AND W direction for 2007 is
available by visiting the
More information about city's Web site at EST
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TOGETHER WE'VEGROWN
As Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, I would like to take this opportunity to invite the
entire community to help us celebrate the city's 50th anniversary of the uniting of the
Village of Yorkville and the Village of Bristol; thus the "United City of Yorkville."
And yes, you might say that Together We've Grown and are continuing to grow. It was
just recently that the Kendall County Record reported that despite the housing market
slow down across the country, the city of Yorkville grew 30 percent over last year in
building permits issued.
This year we have taken Walter Payton Sweetness Run, of our schools by working
significant steps to increase the Music Under the Stars, the 15th collaboratively with developers
quality of life for all residents in Annual Hometown Days Festival, and the school district to construct
the Yorkville Community — health- Rolling on the River Illinois' Ride new buildings for our growing
care, new shopping venues, the for the Environment and Theater population.
grand opening of our new Public in the Park, new this year. , During the coming year , the City
Library addition and recreational Additionally, we have our fine Council will continue r, enhance
opportunities have flourished. parks, canoeing and cycling
possibilities. the community in which we live,
The new Rush - Copley Healthcare and strive to provide the finest
Center, located along the south As I reflect back on 2006, 1 services possible that address the
side of Route 34 just west of the would like to acknowledge all of issues of health, safety, welfare,
Kendall County Government the individuals who have helped and the overall quality of life for
Center, is preparing to break make our community prosperous. each of our residents.
ground. The state -of- the -art Our city is a great place to live
medical facility will provide and work and it takes many It is the people in our community
that I feel have made Yorkville a
Yorkville residents with a quality individuals to build a solid
healthcare facility close to home. foundation. We have achieved place that we can call home. As
many goals. Our vision of what mayor, I am proud of what we
In addition to the medical our community can be is fast have accomplished together, and
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campus north of the river, Edward I am confident that together we
a reality.
Hospital will be providing a becoming will continue to work toward a
medical facility for those residents At this time I would like to vision and greater sense of
who live south of the river. thank all of the elected officials, community.
Wal -Mart, the new Kendall administrative staff and govern- Again, I would like to take this
Marketplace, Walgreens south of mental agencies —state and opportunity to thank you for all
the Fox River and several federal —who have helped us. your efforts and continued
additional retail outlets will Together, we have continued to support in making Yorkville a
provide our residents with look to the future and have great place to live and work.
convenient, close to home retail worked diligently to achieve a Please contact my office directly
opportunities. quality of life that has made the if I, or the staff, of the United City
United City of Yorkville truly of Yorkville can be of service.
And, as we get closer to summer unique.
the city's first water park, Raging These partnerships have allowed And, yes, Together We've Grown.
Waves, will open in May
providing a new recreational us to work for the preservation of
opportunity in the city. Other open space, protect environmen- �:�
summer activities include the tally sensitive areas and has Art Prochaska, Mayor
helped us meet the future needs
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ADMINISTRATION
The Administration Department of the United City of Yorkville manages the day -to -day
operations of City Hall under Intermin City Administrator John Crois. The City Administrator,
under the direct umbrella of the Mayor and City Council; supervises, oversees, monitors and
'y participates in assigned projects and programs. The City Administrative Department also assists
s �p in tasks such as organizational and financial analysis, and conducts analyses of municipal
ILE rr�` policies and procedures. It also develops and maintains the city's personnel and purchasing
policies.
Administration *The Senior Ad Hoc Committee,
Parks and Recreation, and
•Amended land cash from Parkview Christian Academy
$80,000 to $101,000 per worked together to keep senior
acre. services in Yorkville. Senior
- '' Services are current)
*The City Council passed a :�. -. Y housed
Governing Ordinance which in the city's Beecher Community
sets ethical standards for elected Center. Inter governmental officials, duties and rights of g *Worked with the Kendall
elected officials, meeting Agreements County Highway Department
procedures, and formulated a to establish a policy for the
City Council committee structure. -Supported the March 21 school collection of Transportation
referenda for CUSD #115. Development Fees.
•Further clarified administrative P
handling of FOIA requests. *Supported and continued
-Formally created the City participation in business related 2006 NEW SUBDIVISION
Administrator position and
events and with organizations DEVELOPMENTS AND
such as the Yorkville Area
clarified responsibilities of Chamber of Commerce, the APPROVED FINAL PLATS
the position. Yorkville Economic Development
•Updated the Municipal Building Corporation and the Aurora Area •Aspen Ridge Woos lots
Impact Fee ordinance. Convention &Visitors Bureau. •Blackberry Woods—] 35 lots
*Bristol Bay —units 8 -13
Professional Service *An agreement was established *Grande Reserve —Units 12 -27
with the Illinois Dept. of Natural .Hudson Lakes —Unit 1
Agreements Resources (IDNR) regarding the -Kendall Marketplace -192
Glen Palmer Dam reconstruction residential units and 165 acres
*Engineering Enterprises Inc.— and canoe bypass. of commercial
Engineering Services (plan *Support of the Conservation •Kendallwood Estates
review, park design and water Foundation and the initiative •O'Keefe Property —Unit 1
works improvements). Protect Kendall Now. The not- •Wal- Mart -34 acres of
*Smith Engineering — transportation for - profit initiative was launched commercial
study and In -Town Road program. to increase the pace of land
•Burnidge Cassell Associates— preservation in Kendall County.
library expansion and design. •Agreement with the Yorkville-
• Walter E. Deuchler Associates— Bristol Sanitary District for the
Sanitary Sewer Engineering firm. Southwest Interceptor.
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ADMINISTRATION
S? c� A major accomplishment of the United City of Yorkville City Council was the acceptance of
the final report for the city's Downtown Vision Plan and Municipal Facilities Plan. The Tuscan
EST `'°" Plaza is the first development in the downtown area that is planned for redevelopment and will
A �= consist of retail on the ground floor with upscale condos on the upper level of the building.
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2006 New Business Irving Companies approved for Construction is underway for a
PUD including a 800,000 sq. ft. 2007 opening.
Developments shopping center which will *Stagecoach Crossing opened
-Redevelopment of existing BP include Kohl's, Super Target, near the southwest corner of
at northeast corner of Routes and Home Depot as anchors. Route 47 and Route 71.
The project also includes a
34 and 47. lifestyle center component for •Stonefire Restaurant opened
*Cozy Corner — Redevelopment specialty retailers and providing a new restaurant
project at southeast corner of restaurants, as well as 192 opportunity visible on Route 47.
Routes 47 and 126. Prospective residential units including • Plans were approved for a new
businesses include Anytime detached single family homes Sunfield Restaurant in Yorkville
Fitness, as well as a future and townhomes Marketplace on Route 34,
bank and specialty retailers. •McVicker's Development—This planned for 2007.
-Cobblestone Commons —This was approved for a retail center *Tuscan Plaza —Part of the
development was approved for at the northwest corner of downtown redevelopment
PUD at the southeast corner Cannonball Trail and Route 47. project. Zoning was approved
of Route 34 and Eldamain Site work began in 2006. for the redevelopment of the
Road. It includes over 20 eMenard's Commercial— Approved southwest corner of Route 47
acres of commercial retail expansion to the existing store. and Hydraulic. The new three
development story building includes retail on
•Approved approximately 15 acres the street level with 20 condo
• New Culver's Restaurant for commercial outlots at the units on the second and third
opened in April. southeast corner of Kennedy and
floors.
*Edward Hospital and Health Galena Roads.
•Walgreens— Opened new store
Services — approved for PUD Raging Waves Waterpark broke in Fountain Village at the north -
including a medical center ground near the southeast corner west corner of Routes 47 and
campus at Routes 71 and 126. of Route 47 and Galena Road. 71
The first phase of the project The facility is planning a 2007
includes a medical office opening. *Zoning and preliminary
building expected to break engineering was approved for a
•The Prairie Medical building was new Wal -Mart super store at the
ground in 2007. completed on Countryside Parkway. p
northeast corner of Route 34
•GCM properties d eThe Prairie Point Commercial and Countryside Parkway.
for apre- kinderga Approve facility Center broke ground on a new
in the Fox Hill retail center at building near the post office w •bloodstone— Office building
Route 47 and Sycamore. Countryside. complex approved on Route 71.
•Gruber - Kostal Dental *Rush- Copley Medical Center— •Walnut Plaza is a 22,000 square
constructed new office building Approved for ase one foot retail center anchored by
ph
on Countryside Parkway. Auto Zone and is located on the
construction i phase g e
•Kendall Marketplace— Harlem urgent care facility on Route 34, corner of Rt. 47 and Walnut.
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ADMINISTRATION
,2�c�9 c'ry.• The Clerk's Office of the United City of Yorkville maintains the centralized records, files and
information concerning the Freedom of Information Act. Requests for information not exempt
EST. `,ex from Section 7 of the Act are available through the Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office will
_i respond to the request within seven business days.
Highlights -Passed cellular phone usage *Approved the Preliminary PUD
policy. Plan for Westbury South Village.
*Passed ordinance formally •Passed computer replacement *Amended PUD Agreement
identifying city departments and policy. Westbury South Village
department heads.
-Passed amended hiring policy. *Amended City Code Title 6 -
*Updated water connection fees. Traffic, Section 6 -2 -6 Repealed
-Passed and repealed Overnight Passed Ordinances the Prohibition of Overnight
Parking Ban ordinance— Parking.
•Amended city ordinance with
completed city -wide survey on regard to payment of •Amended City Code Title 10 -
the issue. Coordination Fee. Zoning, Chapter 13 - Planned
-Passed the Downtown TIF Unit Development (PUD).
•Annexed Corneils Crossing.
redevelopment plan and *Annexed a portion of the
ordinance creating the Downtown
*Approved revision of the Hoover Boy Scout Camp.
TIF district. 2005 -2006 fiscal budget.
•Annexed Yorkville Bristol
•Passed dissemination of informat- •Amended Ordinance 1990 -24 Sanitary District (YBSD)
ion policy that outlines the which sets forth standards and Property.
regulation for Payment for
responsibilities of staff in providing Development and Extension of *Amended Parking Regulations
timely information to elected Utility Costs to provide for an Regarding Parking of
officials. increase in the Municipal Nonmotorized Vehicles.
•Amended solid waste facility siting Buildings Fee. -Approved the Downtown Tax
ordinance. Increment Financing (TIF)
•Passed host agreement for solid -Ordinance for appropriation of Redevelopment Project and
waste facility siting ordinance. funds for Roadway Lighting Plan; also the Downtown
and Utility Casing at Illinois Yorkville Tax Increment
•City EAV increased from $309 Rt. 126 and 71 Intersections. Financing Redevelopment
million to $418 million. *Ordinance Amending City Project Area.
*Amended policy for tuition Code Title 3, Business; Chapter 3 •Ord inance Adopting Tax
reimbursement. Liquor Control regarding Increment Financing for the
•Resolution adopting sponsorship Gift Basket Sales. Downtown Yorkville Tax
policy which outlines how the *Amended City Code Title 10— Increment Financing
City will sponsor organizations' Zoning, Chapter 8A -M1 Limited Redevelopment Project Plan
events and /or causes. Manufacturing District Regarding and Area.
•Passed management employees
Zoning for Contractors' Offices.
hiring policy. *Amended Ordinance 2003 -79
& Repealed Ordinance 2005 -40
Water Connection Fees.
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ADMINISTRATION
The following public records are also available through the Clerk's Office: ordinances,
EST. , ®M resolutions, agendas and minutes. This information is also available on the city's Web site
< at www.yorkville.il.us. Free notary services are also available through the Clerk's Office at
LE — . City Hall Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Passed Ordinances •Amended Resolution 99 -25, -Approved the Final Plat of
(cont.) the Pilot Facade Improvements Subdivision for Prestwick of
and Historic Preservation Yorkville Unit 2.
*Ordinance Authorizing the Agreements (Facade *Approved the Final Plat of
Execution of a Development Improvement Agreement). Subdivision for Kendallwood
Agreement for Tuscan Plaza. • Established a policy for the Estates.
*Compliance with Illinois Collection of Transportation -Approved the Road Fee Policy
Prevailing Wage Act. Development Fees for Kendall
*Amended Ordinance 2000 -11
County Highways. *Approved the Final Plat for
Aspen Ridge.
Regarding School Transition -Amended Resolution No.
Fees. 2002 -04 Approving Special *Approved the Preliminary Plan
Tax Bond Policy. for Bristol Ridge Subdivision.
-Authorized the Execution of a Y•
Development Agreement for *Resolution establishing Water -Approved the Concept Planned
Kendall Marketplace. Meter Fees. Unit Development Plan for
•Amended Liquor Control the Towns at Windett Reserve
q •Countryside Parkway (East Subdivision.
Ordinance Regarding Hours Kendall to Center Parkway)
of Sale. MFT Resolution.
•Annexed the Schramm Property. •2006 Crack Filling Project -MFT
• Annexed the Borneman Farm. Appropriation Resolution.
• Annexed the O'Keefe Property. •Endorsing implementation of
*Annexed the Schanze the Kendall County Open
Property. Space and Natural Areas Plan.
-Amended and Restated City *Resolution opposing the
Code Title 8 - Building, Passage of the Communications
Chapter 14 - Pollution Control Opportunity Promotion and
Facility Siting. Enhancement Act (Cope Act).
•Resolution approving Glen
Passed Resolutions Palmer Dam Intergovernmental
Agreement.
*Approved the preliminary •Resolution approving the final
plan of subdivision for
Kendallwood Estates. plat of subdivision for Villas at
Preserve.
*Approved the preliminary/final • IDOT Highway Permit and
plat of subdivision for Grande Resolution for Temporary
Reserve Units 12 -27. Construction Entrance for
Kendall Marketplace.
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BUILDING SAFETY AND ZONING
Cl The Department of Building Safety and Zoning aids both contractors and homeowners in the
United City of Yorkville. The department is responsible for numerous functions including the
ESL +•M zoning review of plans, performing inspections, and property standard inspections.
1 Representatives also meet with new builders and contractors to discuss their projects and the
department's expectations as it pertains to the city's building code.
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Inspections Staff Training PF
The Department of Building To maintain professional
Safety and Zoning performed standards, the Department of
18,300 inspections in 2006. A Building Safety and Zoning staff
majority of those inspections enrolled in approximately 384
were for building, electrical, hours of professional training,
plumbing, mechanical, and fire including certification exams. °
and alarm systems.
Zoning -
Personnel
-Coordinated efforts with the
There are 16 employees assigned Zoning Board and processed =,
to the United City of Yorkville. 11 Zoning Board of Appeal .,•-�
The current staff includes 12 cases — approximately 280
full -time employees and four Plan Commission cases and
part -time employees. expended approximately 700
hours on both ZBA cases and
Property Standards/ Plan Commission.
Maintenance *Approximately 600 hours
were spent reviewing
Approximately 240 hours of field subdivision plans, researching
inspection surveys and follow -up and attending meetings.
coordination to eliminate •Reviewed approximately
violations was performed by the 1,571 permit applications for
Department of Building Safety zoning compliance.
and Zoning.
Annual Permits Issued
2006 2005
Single Family 753 572
Two Family 58 16
Multiple Family 10 6
Commercial 40 38
Industrial 0 0
Miscellaneous 710 716
Totals 1,571 1,348
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The United City of Yorkville Community Development Department was established in January
of 2006 with the hiring of Director Travis Miller. The primary focus of the Community
EST. , Development Department is to ensure that all proposed new developments are consistent
with the overall development goals of the city. Emphasis is placed on planning and economic
SSyi development strategies to promote a diversified tax base ensuring an economically sustainable
future as the city grows.
Staff throughout the city and Ordinance Updates
coordinates citywide bike trail PUD ORDINANCE REVISIONS
-Travis Miller, Community planning.
Development Director, hired Following recommendations by
January 2006. •Charles Wunder, Planner,
hired August 2006. the Community Development
Travis Miller was appointed as staff and the city's Plan
the city's first Community Charles Wunder is responsible Commission, the City Council
Development Director in January. for the coordination of all approved the modifications to the
In his role, Miller coordinates the commercial site plan review, as Planned Unit Development
efforts of three staff members and well as assisting the Community Ordinance on May 9, 2006,
the city's review process for both Development Department in
new development and redevelop- facilitating downtown redevelop- The city Zoning Ordinance has
ment including rezoning, special ment initiatives, preparing land always allowed Planned Unit
use studies reviews, and design Developments (PUDs) as an
uses, planned unit developments, g
preliminary and final plats of evaluations. alternative zoning p rocedure but
lacked certain requirements to
subdivisions, and land use and • Greg Weber, GI Coordinator, ensure long -term city benefits
zoning variations. Miller also hired September 2006. from this development approach.
serves as director and project
manager for all residential, As the city's first Geographic The new ordinance provides a
mechanism for innovative
Information System (GIS)
commercial, industrial, municipal y developments that are demon -
develo
and infrastructure related projects coordinator, Greg Weber is eve to provide value to the
on behalf of the city. responsible for the coordination
and expansion of design, community over and above the
• Laura Hoake, Park Designer, development, analysis, conventional zoning district
hired May 2006. implementation, and maintenance regulation. The modified
Laura Haake was hired as the of the city's GIS system. In regulations are designed with
addition Weber manages GIS more incentives encouraging this
city's first park designer and g approach with hopes of encour-
works closely with the Parks and data development and creates aging the most imaginative and
Recreation department on site and updates utility atlas books for
p b the city's Public Works best possible design of building
use
design, construction drawings y y forms and site e lannin g for tracts
bid preparation, and project department. of land that best adapt to the
management of city park natural features of such sites.
development projects. The
position also reviews landscape
designs for commercial and
residential development projects
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Community Development Department is responsible for community development, city
planning, zoning regulation, and building code enforcement for the city. The department also
ElT. Ion provides staff support to the City Council, Plan Commission and Park Board, and assists in the
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review of all development plans proposed within the United City of Yorkville. Other staff
functions involve public hearings for zoning amendments, variances, and special use permits,
E "' along with subdivision platting and city mapping.
Landscape Ordinance
Revision
The city Landscape Ordinance
was revised in 2006 to provide
additional guidelines and
stricter requirements for tree
preservation. The new ordinance
also provides guidelines for
appropriate parkway median - -
landscape treatments and
encourages more plant diversity
in new developments.
Annexations k -
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Land annexed by the city totaled
over four square miles in 2006.
Key Projects Underway development will include outlots urgent care facility and will
Kendall Marketplace— Zoning for restaurants and specialty utimately house additional
and development plans were retailers. medical office buildings and a
approved for the Kendall Rush - Copley Medical Center— patient tower.
Marketplace Shopping Center Located on Route 34 west of the Raging Waves Water Park —This
located near the intersection of Kendall County Government newest addition to recreation in
Route 34 and Cannonball Trail. Center, this development has been Yorkville is located on Route 47
This commercial development is approved for an urgent care facility near Galena Road and will offer
approximately 200 acres and will and is planned to ultimately acres of water attractions. The park
include over 800,000 square feet include a village center to house will operate100 days per year
of retail space when complete. specialty doctors and services, a (from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Major tenants include Kohl's, fitness center and patient tower. with daily attendance estimated at
Home Depot and Super Target. Edward Medical Center— 3,000 individuals per day. It is
Wall- Mart — Development plans The_new Edward Medical Center scheduled to open in May of 2007.
were approved for Wal -Mart located at the intersection of Route
located on 34 acres at Route 34 126 and Route 71 encompasses 90
and Countryside Parkway. This acres. The facility will include an
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Community Relations office of the United City of Yorkville strives to increase
community awareness and involvement in programs, services and community events. Its
EST. 1!M primary responsibility is to provide information to residents, public officials, the business
< <� community and city employees by utilizing all forms of communication including the Web
site, broadcast media and printed materials. The Community Relations office also works to
to �� create working relationships with the business community and philanthropic organizations in
the Yorkville community.'
The Community Relations office working with guild to further
also publishes and distributes the advance Promenade of the Arts
city's newsletter, marketing Fine Arts Festival. -�
brochures, new resident packets, .Currently working to establish
pamphlets, and the city's Annual Art in City Hall program to
Service Report. Community foster art within the Yorkville -
Relations is also responsible for community and to partner
the updating, maintaining and performances in the park in
with other organizations such 2007. The Saturda
researching new opportunities for as Waubonsee Community y night
the city's official Web site, in College and the Yorkville performances will take place
addition to managing the School District. in July.
Historical Street Naming Project. -Formed partnership with the
*Building strong relationships with es Villa
-Fully redesigned the city's community organizations such g of Oswego and
Web site bringing all updates in as Rotary International, the Plainfield to market the three
house using computer software communities as a weekend
Yorkville Area Chamber of
Contribute. All information is g etawa y.
Commerce, Optimist Club,
now updated daily. Kendall Arts Guild, Yorkville •Designed resident packets,
*Worked with the Walter and Economic Development Corp., newsletters and Web site to have
and Connie Payton Foundation Aurora Area Convention and a consistent image.
to bring the first Kendall Visitors Bureau, the Fox Country •Working on a new volunteer
County Sweetness Run to Players and the Jr. Womens' guide to be distributed in new
Yorkville. Approximately 250 Club. resident packets and through
runners participated in what .Taping of City Council City Hall. The guide provides
will now be an annual event meetings on a regular basis. individuals with organizations
in Yorkville. that have volunteer opportunities
*Worked with the Parks and Implemented FVTV cable in the city and around the
access show titled Inside
Recreation Department in the Yorkville with Police Dept. Kendall County area.
planning, organizing and Co -hosts include Barry *Hired a Public Relations
coordination of Hometown Groesch and Glory Spies. intern.
Days. Provided publicity and The month) show h i g hlights
y Organizing and coordinating
advertising for the first city
departments within the United City's 50th anniversary as the
run Hometown Days. City f Yorkville and also
Y United City.
*Worked with the Kendall Arts highlights current events in and .Continue to grow and strengthen
Guild to bring the first art around the community. relationships throughout the
exhibit to City Hall during *Fox Country Pl have
Illinois Arts Council week. Also y y community.
agreed to do a series of
11. ANNUAL SERVICE REPOR
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--UNITED CITY OF •
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
The Public Works Department of the United City of Yorkville is divided into three departments:
�? c� sewer, streets and water. Each department has a vital role in the daily operations and mainte-
nance of the city of Yorkville. The water department is responsible for providing safe drinking
E " �'"` water to Yorkville residents. This is accomplished through the ongoing development of the
1- city's three water treatment plants. The department also oversees 62 miles of water main pipe,
to 850 water hydrants and currently has storage capacity of 4.55 million gallons of water in five
water towers.
Water Department • Created specification, bid and Lehman Crossing, to the north
SERVICE AND REPAIR purchased new Caterpillar water tower at Bridge Street using
backhoe. a 16 -inch water main.
Repaired 28 water main and Wells 3 and 4 Treatment
service leaks that caused an Improvements and
Facility —This award - winning
estimated loss of over 5.6 million ans
E X ion
gallons of water. p facility became our third ion
The water department —along with exchange treatment plant in
Materials used in these repairs operation. With the completion of
included: the sewer, street and engineering this plant, the city is now in
departments— provided assistance
• 315 tons of CA6 and CA15 compliance with the federally
in the design, construction and
stone testing for the following projects: mandated radium levels. The IEPA
• 116 tons of asphalt requires that the City perform 36
• Installed 856 new water meters. King Street raw and finished different water quality lab tests
•Replaced 143 water meters water main —This project created daily with a yearly overall testing
in existing residences. This raw and finished transmission total of 13,140. The water depart -
does not include the various water mains from Well #3 to the ment also tested over 1,000 'new
calls for meter checks and new treatment facility located at construction' water samples this
simple repairs such as wire 610 Tower Lane. It also included past year.
reattachment and outside two new river crossing mains, and
reader replacement. the installation of a much needed Developing projects
-installed and commenced new main through a very old for 2007
operation of the first fixed section of town.
based radio -read system for State Street Water Main —A The water department is currently
water meters. project that created approximate- working to create an additional
*Responded to over 1,000 ly 3,500 LF of various size water pressure zone by connecting a
customer service calls and mains providing a larger diameter 16 -inch water main from Grande
customer questions. of main connection for the entire Reserve to Autumn Creek. This
•Repaired 150 existing hydrants. southwest side of the city. The new pressure zone will be
-Located and documented all project commenced at the inter- monitored by our new pry station
curb stops in Countryside section of Fox & State Streets and at McHugh and Kennedy Roads
Center Subdivision. ended at the intersection of Rt. 47 to be installed in the spring of
*Installed locking mechanisms and South Main Street. 2007. In addition, the city's fourth
on all new raw water fire water treatment plant, Well #4
hydrants. Galena Road Water Main The located on Pavilion Road, is
•Flushed entire water system Galena Road project connected currently in the design and
in April and October the northeast water tower at engineering stage.
(approximately 1,600 hydrants).
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UNITED CITY OF •'
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
The city's street department is responsible for the maintenance, repair and improvements of
90 miles of city roads and parking lots. The department also maintains all traffic control
EST. `'°m devices and street lights. Seasonal operations include snow removal, brush and leaf pick up,
fill. ca street sweeping, and storm clean -up.
The Sewer Department is respon- Improvements and
sible for the daily maintenance of Repairs
the six sewer lift stations as
follows:
r.
I R.O.W. MAINTENANCE
i
*Blackberry North *Brush pickup began in April
' : Bruel l Street
+ and ran until November. The
- -1 - 1 - Countryside street department hauled
*Grande Reserve 375 truck loads of brush
•Raintree
from the city's right-of-ways,
w • River's Edge
*Leaf pickup resulted in 840
Improvements and cubic yards of leaves vacuumed
Water Department Ex off the city's parkways.
Staff pansion *The street department also
The sewer department assisted repaired and landscaped all
The water department staff city parkways of damage
with decommission of three
includes two class A licensed from water breaks and plow
operators, Brian Sorensen and Joe outdated lift stations including damage
Moore. Both Brett Behrens and F.E. Wheaton, 10/06; K
09/06 and Wildwood, 09/06. -Streets is also responsible for
Kevin Lawrentz are Class C 12 miles of mowing, center
licensed operators. Mike Waters, Street Department line trimming, garbage pickups
employed since July, is working Annual Report and flow line maintenance.
to receive his Class 'C water
operators' license. •Shoulder maintenance is also
SERVICE AND REPAIR the responsibility of the
Sewer Department The street department maintains street department and uses
the following equipment and approximately 24 tons of
Annual Report vehicles: gravel distributed on pavement
SERVICE AND REPAIR *Nine dump trucks edges throughout the City.
Received 31 customer service
*six pickup trucks Road Maintenance
• .Two skid steer loaders
calls for sewer back ups. .One baekhoe
*Received 50 customer service In addition, the street department
response calls for various *Nine salt spreaders is responsible for multiple road
sewer questions. *One gravel spreader maintenance services including
lows the following:
*Saved the city over $5,000 •15 p g:
by performing lift station *One utility tractor •Cold patching in 2006 involved
motor repairs that were *One flail mower and
p hand tools the street crew hand shoveling
previously contracted out. over 18 tons of cold mix.
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P CITY OF •'
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
The United City of Yorkville Engineering Department consists of five employees and includes
EST the following responsibilities: Subdivision and commercial development plan reviews,
N annexation agreement reviews, provides assistance in developer /city negotiations, supervises
_ outside city consultants, works with other governmental agencies, prepares in -house plans
LE for city- funded bid projects, mapping, and assigns new addresses.
*Maintaining the city crosswalks • Leaf pickup •Abandoned Rt. 126, Kylyn's
by striping 17 crosswalks, also • Brush pickup Ridge and Wheaton Ave. lift
1,000 feet of double yellow on • Hydrant flushing stations.
on Fox Road and 2,400 feet of • King Street water main *Constructed first leg of SW
red, white and blue on • State Street water main Interceptor.
Somonauk Street. • Wells 3 & 4 treatment facility
•Maintains 16 traffic signals • Snow removal *Prepared plans and provided
consisting of over 900 light • 28 water main break repairs oversight for two city -wide
bulbs and 576 detector loops. • Hand delivered watering projects —crack filling and
*Over 500 lighting repairs
ban letters. asphalt surface treatment.
were made including several In summary, 2006 was a very •Prepared plans for projects-- -
concrete pole replacements. busy and productive year for the bituminous paving and Countryside
-Signs ordered and installed by
city's Public Works Department F�rkway.
the Street Department for city and would like to take this IN -TOWN ROAD PROGRAM
streets included: opportunity to thank all of the Phase Two of the In -Town Road
other city departments for their program will begin in 2007.
INSTALLED NEW help throughout the year. The project will construct new
• 190 street name signs E n g ineering utilities and rebuild roadways on
• 45 stop signs g g portions of the following
• 9 yield signs roadways: Hydraulic, Van
• 12 no parking signs Updated six -year Capital y y
p ram. ro
Improvement Emmon, Madison, Fox,
• 2 blinking curve signs program. Washington Orange, Mill,
• 36 speed limit signs *Provided construction g
administration for 33 residential Heustis, Adams and Morgan.
REPLACED: The project consists of two
• 95 street name signs and commercial developments. contracts —one for the
• 290 posts -Completed 30 in -house plan construction of watermains and
• 238 arms for street names review projects. the second for utilities.
plus caps and cross brackets
• Updated zoning and ward maps.
Cross Departmental -Continued new development
Support addressing.
Relatively small, the Public *Performed water, sewer and
Works Department relies on cross residential site inspections.
departmental help for large scale -Provided oversight of consultants
projects. The following is a for private development and
list of those projects that were city- funded projects.
performed by multiple departments *Completed Rob Roy Creek
within the city. Interceptor Contract 1 -6, at a
total cost of $10 million dollars.
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UNITED CITY OF •'
PUBLIC WORKS
?� c� In the year 2000 the United City of Yorkville took positive action and foresight to recognize
the necessity to provide safe drinking water to meet an ever - increasing population. The city
worked with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to evaluate its water works system and to prepare
3 a planning document to bring the city's drinking water radium compliant. The project was
L we completed in November of 2006 without raising resident taxes.
The United City ofYorkville's into the existing system,',
Water Works System Radium taking the system from
Compliance and Expansion 2.74 million gallons
project was recently recognized per day (MGD) to 7.07'
by the American Public Works MGD; adding three �, l
Association (APWA) Chicago water treatment plants
Metro Fox Valley Chapter and the with a total capacity of
American Consulting Engineers 7.56 MGD; increasing
Council (ACEC). water storage from
800,000 gallons to
At a recent award ceremony,
4,550,000 gallons;
Mayor Art Prochaska and Public constructing eight
Works Director Eric Dhuse joined miles of water main,
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to two booster pumps and United City of • o fficials
accept a Project of the Year two pressure reducing ' • a
' En
Award at the APWA's annual valve stations, and installing
awards banquet. The city won the a state -of- the -art SCADA
award in the environmental (supervisory control and data within five years, is significant in
category. In addition, the project acquisition) system. and of itself, but also meaningful
was also recognized by the ACEC to the United City of Yorkville is
in a separate awards ceremony. The project encompassed 18 that all 18 projects —at a value
overlapping projects that doubled of $20 million —were completed
The improvement, which began Yorkville's water works without raising the taxes or water
in 2000, included integrating system, which created two rates of our residents."
additional water supply (wells) additional pressure zones and
provided the additional To complete this project, the city
benefit of soft water for was also able to use additional
t _ Yorkville residents.
funding sources — including a
r federal State and Tribal Assistant
According to Engineering Grant, an Illinois Environmental
Enterprises, Inc., the project Protection Agency low interest
was completed ahead of loan, developer fees and revenue
schedule and ensured radium bonds.
compliance.
"We couldn't be happier with
Pictured left to right: City /Attoiney, John the results of these improve-
Wyeth; Public Work ments," said Yorkville Mayor
interim City Administrator John Crois; Art Prochaska. "The enormity
May or • of this project, completed
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UNITED CITY OF •'
FINANCE
The goal of the United City of Yorkville Finance Department is to maintain the financial
condition of the city through prudent financial management practices.The city ofYorkville's
Finance Department is one of many departments expanding its servicing power in order to
< y meet the demands of a growing community. Due to the rapid growth of the city, the Finance
Department has grown from a department of two to a department of seven in the past four
years.
According to Fitch Ratings, the projects. Operating sources and Administrative Assistant
United City ofYorkville's financial developer contributions each Water Maintenance Worker I
position is strong, as growth has provide about half of the Parks Maintenance Worker I
been factored into budgeting and financing. Full -time IT Specialist
capital planning. Employee Programs and Services:
Standard & Poor's Rating Services FINANCE *Health & wellness blood
raised its issuer credit rating and *Implemented cell phone policy screening
underlying rating to 'A' from 'A -' *Implemented check replacement *Continued DOT compliance
on the city's outstanding General policy *Formalized offer letter process
Obligation Dept, reflecting strong *Revamp the non - exempt hiring
tax base growth. In addition, HUMAN RESOURCES process
Standard & Poor's raised its rating -Created the exempt hiring
on the city's debt certificates to New hires for 2006 included: process
'A -' from 'BBB +'. • Urban Planner •Harassment training
Operator •Benefits fair
The city's six -year capital plan Streets O p -Salary survey
totals $54.1 million. Two - thirds GIS Coordinator
of the Ian relates to water and Two Police Clerks
p Finance Director Information technology
sewer improvements, with the
balance dedicated to street Senior Accounting Clerk • Improved City Hall's network
Receptionist performance with the
installation of a new primary
United , server and a reconfiguration
of the network.
°s.
• Implemented wireless access
in City Hall for employees
°.a. and visitors.
07 • Implemented a hardware
rotation policy to replace
0.5 aSbnos, outdated equipment.
LF es2
04.
• Fully updated the inventory
of hardware and software
03
• Aided in contact negotiations
°2 with PDQ Link for them to
0 -1 provide a wireless DSL
0. service to the city.
1 2 3 4 5 6
ANNUAL REPORT
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-- UNITED CITY OF •
FINANCE
M. ` IM
Property tax $1,571,133
United City of Yorkville
General Fund 8udget2606=07
Revenue Summary Sales Tax 2, 845,000
S71,f 39 Other Taxes 2 / 315 / 000
1 .
10°;e
3495 I
2.845,085 .
e License, Permits
fl!Pfoperly Tex -- --- and Fees 3,623,593
®Sales Tax
l; -1 Ottler Taxes
a Wen-, Permits !£ Fees
III Road Funding Road Funding 5,170,000
3 23 693, 2.315.0O3
23.6 �'/.
United City Of Yorkville
Equalized Assessed Values
450 000 CCn _ 1418,644,286
- -- - - - - -— - - _ 2001 $135,338,134
400 004AC0 -/
2002 165,164, 744
150, 500 O0C / 3 09,827,M6 2003 201,321,334
3DRDUcccc 238,356477 2004 238,356,477
2s3o5a.flaa ^` u 209,321;33+ _ 2005 309,827,006
185,174,744
nea1 2006 (est.) 418,644,298
1 yS,Cga,0a0 ice.
I _
1a5,��5aaao � � i
s°,oaa °ae
2002 2003 2DN 2003 2653 E 1 1010ted
Fears
2006 ANNUAL SERVICE R EP O RT
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UNITED CITY OF •'
PUBUC LIBRARY
The United City of Yorkville is experiencing a period of rapid growth and it's estimated that in
20 years Yorkville's population could be close to the 40,000 mark. As a result, the Yorkville
En. ` 1034 community had the foresight to approve a bond sale that has allowed the city to construct a
< 1 X 34,000 square foot library addition. As a new modern facility, the library can offer many new
services and programs to Yorkville residents. The library celebrated its grand opening on
Sunday, February 11.
New library additions Materials and
and services Services
•Children's library *Materials for Adults:
*Children's program area The Adult Services "
department located in
*Lobby with seating area the upper level holds
*Wireless Internet access all adult books as
-Study rooms for small groups well as movies, music,
audiobooks, news -
•Growing music and DVD papers, magazines,
collection reference materials
-Courtyard garden with fountain and computers.
and statuary *Materials for Children:
*Seating areas throughout the The children's library is located
library in the lower level. It houses all Building Facts
materials for children including
*Radio frequency ID technology books, magazines, music and *Architect
for faster circulation and videos. Burnidge Cassell Associates
security materials
-Express check -out *Check-Out: The library's new •General Contractor
express check -out stations allow Henry Bros. Co.
• American with Disabilities Act patrons to check -out books *Size
compliant on their own. The stations Total: 40,000 sq. ft.
• PC reservation system are located in the adult area, Original building: 6,000 sq. ft.
children's library and in the lobby. Built in 1983
-Art display area Addition: 34,000 sq. ft.
*Large print area
• Cost
•Genealogy and local history room $8.5 million
•Adult quiet reading room *Library Holdings
*Expanded parking for patrons ' "" 25,181 books
and parking with handicapped 1,087 audio books
availability DVDs, adult musical CDs
Magazine and newspaper
subscriptions
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CITY OF • '
PARKS AND RECREATION
The United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for creating over
20 truly unique themed parks throughout the city including Gilbert Park, Grande Reserve
En ,ue Regional Park, Cannonball Park, Sunflower Park and River Edge Park II. In addition to its many
classes and programs for kids and adults, Parks and Recreation also offers Parker's Playtime
Pre - School, basketball and soccer leagues, outdoor movies, Music Under the Stars and much
more!
Administration discount on season passes for a balanced way through the
Yorkville residents. The Park use of non -city owned
-Awarded a Kendall County and Recreation Department is community facilities, such as
Youth Service Board Grant to accepting applications and New Life Church, the Yorkville
assist with three youth payment for season passes and Congregational Church,
programs throughout the providing information on the Parkview School, and the
reduce costs to the students school year, allowing waterpark to the public in its Yorkville School District.
quarterly catalogs.
and offer scholarships to those -Completed a renovation of the
who needed assistance. *Said good bye and "job well garage area attached to the
done" to Park Board old Yorkville Police Station
-Worked in collaboration with members, Heather Fiala and west of Riverfront Park,
Fox Valley United Way to Tammy Smock who retired converting the area to an
enhance and expand
recreational opportunities for from the Park Board. attractive recreational meeting
Yorkville and other Kendall *Welcomed new members space overlooking the Fox
Deborah Horaz and Kell River.
County children with special Y
needs by jointly setting aside Sedgwick who were appointed *Commenced the renovation
$15,000 for this purpose. by the Mayor to serve on the process of the old Post Office
-Applied for and received a Park Board. building located at 201 W.
$400,000 Illinois Department -Worked with the Yorkville Hydraulic St., which had been
acquired by the city last
School District to appoint a
of Natural Resources Open ' p ace will serve The s
Space and Land Acquisition/ school liaison to serve on the summer. p
Park Board and welcomed as the administrative office for
Development grant for the d k Par an Recreation
Prairie Meadows Development. Athletic Director, Seth the Dept
and the primary registration site
Schroonover to serve in this
Dave Mogle and Scott Sleezer for cit recreation rams
ro
traveled to Springfield to give a capacity. and services. A Marc 1, 2007
presentation to the IDNR -Held a Strategic Planning completion is expected.
Grant Review Panel. Retreat for Park Board
*Participated in multiple city/
Members and Administrative
*Working with architect and planning lo t
other city departments to Staff to identify and discuss developer p g meetin g s
locate, design and construct a critical issues and to establish and annexation agreements
new Parks and Public Works goals for 2007. This exercise giving input on park develop -
operations facility. was followed with the estab-
ment and recreational facilities
lishment of objectives and and programs.
*Worked cooperatively with the action plans.
owners of Raging Waves, a
new privately owned waterpark *Delivered recreational service
opening in 2007, to establish a to the Yorkville community in
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UNITED CITY OF •'
PARKS AND RECREATION
`��v cjr The Parks and Recreation Department is a municipal department under the jurisdiction of the
United City of Yorkville. As a result, there is no separate tax levied to fund the cost of
operations for programs, facilities or parks. The department is under the direction of the
Park Board, an advisory board that was created to provide direction, management and
recommendations for the needs and desires for parks and recreational services.
IE�M
Park Development • Constructed Steven G. Bridge Recreational Programs,
Park, a 56 -acre park site Events and Services
*Constructed Grande Reserve located on the southwest
Park D. The park has a corner of Galena and • The annual Hometown Days
"school" theme. It is located Kennedy Roads in the Grande Festival came under the
along Grande Trail adjacent Reserve Development. This responsibility of the city for
to the new school in the park has acres of oak trees the first time. City staff and
Grande Reserve Development. and the Blackberry Creek runs community volunteers joined
This park not only serves as a through it. It also features together to improve and
neighborhood park for the three lighted ball fields, a enhance this popular event.
community but also as the concession stand, open space
playground for the school. It is and a baseball themed Collaborated with the Walter
ADA accessible so handicapped playground. The park will and Connie Payton Foundation
children can play right along open in April 2007. to bring the "Sweetness Run"
side their friends. The open to Yorkville which is a 5K and
*Coordinating with the Illinois 8K walk/run event that benefits
turf area includes two soccer Department of Natural
fields. To save money, the Resources Water Resource in -need children in the Chicago
area.
parks department did all of Division on the reconstruction
the landscaping and safety of the Glen D. Palmer Dam • Offered Camp 911 through a
surfacing on this park in- house. partnership with Morris
Phase I and Phase II. Upon
-Constructed Raintree Park A. completion, the newly recon- Hospital and the Yorkville
This park has a dinosaur structed dam will include a fish Police Department.
theme and is located on ladder to aid in the movement
Parkside Lane adjacent to the of fish in two way travel
clubhouse in the Raintree around the dam. It will also
Development. The park include a bypass around the
features climb on dinosaurs, dam offering both a moderate
thatch style roofs, dinosaur and challenge chute for
panels and fossils stamped paddlers. =
into the concrete. Additional .Conducted several town
features include a sand play
area with a backhoe digger, meetings for new park
and buried dinosaur "bones." development to receive public input.
There are also benches, and a
picnic table to sit and have
�. J
lunch.
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UNITED CITY OF • '
PARKS AND RECREATION
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to act in unison with the United City
of Yorkville goals and to enhance the recreation, open land and environmental opportunities
,.� for the residents of Yorkville. The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department strives to respond
N to the leisure needs and desires of the Yorkville community, implement the Parks and Open
Space Master Plan and utilize financial resources efficiently and equitably.
*High school dances were held -Angela Alwood and Joe
outside for the first time this Gatlin joined the department
fall. The teens enjoyed the as Recreation Coordinators,
change. filling one vacancy and a
*The fall soccer league as well newly created position.
as the winter basketball league *Mary Garbelman and Shelle
continues to increase in Campbell were hired and job
numbers as the community share a part -time receptionist
grows. We also offered a new position at the Recreation
spring soccer league along office.
with a new spring men's *William Scott and Kris
softball league. Garwych were elevated to
*The recreation staff offered a full time Maintenance Worker
•Offered new acting and new program called Polar status from their seasonal
modeling classes for Express, which like the park maintenance positions.
elementary age students. popular movie involves a real *Tony Houle was promoted to
-offered a two-year-old train ride to a neighboring
Y the Parks Department
pre - school program that community (the North Pole) foreman position. Tony has
introduced toddlers to the and a visit from Santa Claus. demonstrated his skills and
pre - school setting. The Over 100 children participated abilities for many years and
department saw strong and we had to turn some will continue to be a leader
increases in re- school families away for lack of
p We will offer it ag ain
in the Parks Department.
space. participation. p *Tony Houle and R an Horner
next year and add another Y Y
•Added a competitive level and train to allow for more people. are certified playground
a travel level to the fall inspectors. This allows the
soccer league. *Offered a new self- esteem city to provide the safest
program for intermediate
•Increased revenue for the third students at selected Yorkville possible playgrounds for the
consecutive year at Beecher schools. residents of Yorkville. The
concession stand. exam must be taken every
-Represented the Park and Staffing News and three years to keep up-to-date
on the latest guidelines.
Recreation Department in the Development
July 4th parade, distributing *Recreation staff, Sue Swithin
flyers for upcoming events. • Dave Mogle became the new and Tim Evans, attended
director of the Parks and the IPRA professional
*The coed softball league ment school.
expanded. Recreation department. development
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The goal of the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide high
quality parks and recreation services in which the city can be proud. The city operates 20
Est ,ow parks some of which are currently under development and to be completed soon. City parks
a � are modern, safe and contain many recreational features that create enjoyment for all ages. In
most of these parks, colorful themed playgrounds stir the imagination of children while they
play.
•Ryan Horner, William Scot maintenance /public works
Tony Houle, and Peter Scodro building.
are United States Department *Determine a land acquisition
of Agriculture licensed plan through the Parks and 4
pesticide operators. This Recreation master plan and -
allows them to apply herbicides,
pesticides and fertilizers to City incorporate into strategic - ---
owned property in a safe
objectives.
manner. -Address staffing needs to stay
current with rapid growth of
• Parks staff, Scott SIeezer and the city. *Complete a parks and recreation
Tony Houle, attended donation /gift brochure.
Maintenance Management •Finalize a license agreement .Secure additional space for
School, a two -year program. with the Forest Preserve
District for the city's use of a recreation programming.
The course study advances the Y
management skills of persons portion of the Hoover *Explore opportunities to
in the maintenance and property for active recreation secure more grants.
operations of a Park and activities. *Complete the updating of
Recreation department. *Complete a community survey the Park and Recreation
-Several staff in both the park on Parks and Recreation needs master plan.
maintenance and recreation and desires. -Host neighborhood park "open
programming areas attended •Finalize a new school/ houses" for the purpose of
sessions at Park and Recreation parks agreement. creating a sense of ownership
state and national conferences .guild a strategy for developing with the residents surrounding
and seminars, learning new new partnerships that will the parks
techniques and enhancing benefit the residents of Yorkville. • Host additional community -wide
their knowledge and skills. events or significantly enhance
-All parks staff and recreation I and expand existing events.
program managers became }
certified in adult and infant
CPR and first aid.
Future Objectives
and Planning
•Continue to pursue steps to
identify potential sites and
devise a plan for a new park
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UNITED CITY OF • '
PUBLIC SAFETY
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with the community
to protect life and property, assist neighborhoods with solving their problems, and enhance
the quality of life in our city. The Yorkville Police Department is committed toward moral and
EST. 1136 ethical work habits and organizational pride. The Yorkville Police Department places high
a �, values toward honesty, customer satisfaction, ethical conduct, innovation, teamwork,
r community awareness, self - directed work, tolerance of dissenting views, and public relations.
Yorkville Police Dept for all children in grades 1, 2, 5
and 7.
2006 Summary
•Provided security at the t
• Beverage Alcohol Seller Fourth of July festivities and
Server Educational Training— Riverfront Festival.
Two sessions were held. This . Illinois Law Enforcement
program assists our local Alarm System (ILEAS)—
liquor establishments in Lieutenant Hart and Lieutenant
learning to identify underage Schwartzkopf continued their patrolling the streets of Yorkville
persons attempting to advanced training in this to assist in keeping our
purchase alcoholic beverages. specialized protection unit for community safe.
• Cadet Program —Matt Feldott the State of Illinois. *Neighborhood Watch —The
was hired as a cadet, which The Yorkville Police Dept. program continues to grow
increased the Cadet Program received an ATF Trained with a total of 107 groups
to two cadets. His duties explosive detection canine. city -wide with approximately
include ordinance enforcement K9 O'Neil is currently 1,425 members. The Police
and assisting with community assigned to Officer Jeff Department continues to
programs, while also studying Johnson. The canine and support our citizens in this
criminal justice at Waubonsee Officer Johnson went through program, offering support for
Community College. an intensive 10 -week long block parties, annual block
• Citizens' Police Academy— training program sponsored captain meetings and other
One 13 -week session was held. by the ATF Department. events.
• Continued to work with With the passing of K9 Jumbo *National Night Out — During
Citizens Police Academy and the retirement of K9 this annual event, 300
Alumni Association in special Sammy, the citizens of Yorkville residents attended.
events and community orient- Yorkville graciously assisted .Officers took a total of 3,006
ed programs. in funding two new canines police reports.
• Commendations, achievements for Officer Dan Pleckham
and Officer Andrew Jeleniewski. *Our staff now includes:
and appreciation awards —A
total of five commendations Officer Pleckham was assigned •Chief of Police
to K9 Bandit, and Officer •Two Lieutenants
and two achievement awards Sergeants
were given to Yorkville Jeleniewski was assigned to K9 *Five Ser g
Officers this year. One citizen Joda, both black Shepherd • 17 full -time Officers
dos Both dos will be trained •4 part -time Officers
was given a commendation. dogs. g
in narcotic detection and tracking •4 full -time Records Clerks
• Continued DARE program— and once completed, will be •4 Crossing Guards
The program was continued
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UNITED CITY OF • '
THE VISION
Each year United City of Yorkville elected officials identify a series of strategic goals that will
guide them in envisioning the future and quality of life for the city and its residents. This year
the City Council held a vision meeting to identify the city's strengths and weaknesses. The city
< is also working to form various focus groups to create a vision for the future that will
represent that of the entire community. Senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, youth,
and businesses have been identified and will soon participate in an open forum.
• Riverfront redevelopment.
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*Developers building schools and
municipal buildings.
•Industrial park development.
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•Public safety priority.
Future Opportunities
*Updated comprehensive plan.
-Educational opportunities for
municipal membership.
} •Desired location for development
•industrial park redevelopment. and entertainment of high
City Council standards.
Highlights from 2006 *Highlighted rverfront.
-Commercial growth.
*Encouraged upscale residential .Incentives established for
Past Accomplishments developments.
existing and small businesses.
*Brought regional commercial •Kept local crime low.
without rooftops (jewel). *Train connection to Aurora.
*Continue to work with the YEDC
-Expanded and upgraded *Establish committee for seniors
p pg to assist in attracting businesses.
new development.
*Developing canopy protection and youths.
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•Water system expansion and ordinance. -Establish aldermen mentoring
radium elimination. program.
•Intown Road Program continued.
*Open space protection. *Strong infrastructure planning.
-Balanced residential /commercial ram.
Continued Goals •Build upon Intown Road program.
*Developers building schools for p p g
the school district. development. •Expand Riverfront development.
*Building standards upgraded .Expanding infrastructure and •Preservation of open space.
above industry standards. upgrading infrastructure using -Economic hub of region.
-Kept local taxes under control. developer funding.
• Developers' fees support tax base. • I ntown Road Program
•High building standards via (accelerating and continuing).
ordinances. •Commercial /cultural epicenters -
small and privately owned.
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