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City Council Minutes 1993 10-14-93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT CITY HALL ON OCTOBER 14, 1993 Mayor Kittoe called the meeting to order at 6 :00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Allison called the roll : ROLL CALL Ward 1 - Baird Present Callmer Absent Ward 2 - Baker Present Clark Present Ward 3 - Jones Present Prochaska Present Ward 4 - Johnson Present Stafford Present A quorum was established. QUORUM PUBLIC HEARING A motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Johnson to move the meeting into Public Hearing. Motion carried. Mayor Kittoe informed all present that this Public Hearing is being held to discuss the City' s intent to purchase property located near Countryside Center for the purpose of constructing a municipal building. All persons attending the meeting were signed in and will be called upon in order of the signatures received by the City Clerk to present their stance regarding this issue. Jean Stewart: objected to the purchase Carole Leifheit: presented several reasons why the city should not purchase this property. A map of current city property was given to the Mayor. Mrs . Leifheit indicated that if the city were to purchase this property this would decrease the taxes to the City. Also, she questioned why the Fox Road Kendall County Property could not be looked into. Mr. Jerry Groner: raised a question regarding the ordinance published in the Kendall County Record regarding this issue. Attorney Kramer responded to this issue indicated that the City was following State Statute for intent to purchase this property. Larry Langland: objected to the purchase citing additional funds spent if the property was purchased when property was available to the City already. Also questioned the price of the building and if there were not alternatives for the City to purchase a less expensive type of building. Dale Woodworth -- objected to the purchase Ellsworth Windett -- also questioned the price of the project and objects to the purchase George Stewart -- objects to the purchase. Also discussed the project if built on the Game Farm property and agrees with some problems if this location was chosen for the building project. Don Morris -- objects to the purchase. Questioned the City's possible need to raise taxes and indicated that this would force some people, including himself, into moving out of the Yorkville area. City Council Minutes -- October 14, 1993 -- page 2 Herb Tripp -- submitted a written response but also objects to the purchase -- questioned raised on original intent of the city to sell the Walnut property and place the funds towards the construction costs of the new building. Mr. Tripp also commented on the Countryside property request to rezone to R-4 indicating that this is a natural zoning buffer between commercial and residential was the multi-family zoning. He felt that these would be owner-occupied and not apartments which is a plus . Rose Kahle -- questioned the size of the Walnut property compared to the Countryside property -- Walnut is 3 acres and Countryside is 3 . 75 acres . Glenda Beringer -- indicated that as a Countryside resident she would like anything but additional multi-family zoning in that area. Raised some concerning regarding the municipal building being located along Game farm Road with the school 's right there. Children walking along the road as there is no sidewalks in some places . Rich Fauenfelder -- Also indicated that he felt this was a better choice for the area than multi-family zoning. Jim Sanders -- objects to the purchase Gerald Doeing -- Countryside resident indicating they were for this project. Sandy Lindblom -- objects due to the price of the property. Bob Fey -- Mr. Fey indicated that a letter had been received from the County regarding the disposal of the county building located on Fox Road while he was on the City Council. No discussion has been held regarding this issue. Indicated that the Fox Road or an addition to the current buildings may be a way to go instead of this new building project at Countryside. Martha Allison -- Object to the project indicating the city needs to stop spending money. Lucy Stafford -- Questioned how the city was planning on paying for the project and what was going to happen to the Walnut property. John Regnier -- For the purchase -- is against the R-4 zoning issue in countryside. Tom Lindblom -- questioned the council on if this was the best possible use of this property for the City as a whole? Rich Sheffrahn -- indicated he felt the council was moving too fast and should get a better perspective on where they want to go. Anne Engelhardt -- asked the council to look at the big picture of what is needed in the city as a whole. Agrees the city needs a new building but asks the council to look at all options before making a choice. Brent Peterson -- He agreed that the council needs to look at the overall picture but the intent of this Public Hearing was to discuss if the city needs this building. Mr. Peterson feels this is so. Jim Follmer -- Questioned the appraisals received on the Walnut property and who did them. City Council Minutes -- October 14, 1993 -- page 3 Mayor Kittoe responded indicating that one appraisal was received from Paul Metzger and one from R.J.W. Appraisals . Ellsworth Windett -- reminded the council that the Game Farm property cannot be sold where the Walnut property, Current Police Facility, etc. can be sold. Herb Tripp -- asked the council not to purchase to solve a zoning problem. Mr. Tripp agreed that there could be traffic problems with the Game Farm Property. Mayor Kittoe responded that it was not the City' s intent to solve a zoning problem with the purchase of the property. Brent Peterson -- responded about the R-4 zoning request emphasizing that this request was done without a PUD tied to it thus the City loses control on the project. Larry Langland -- discussed the City' s revenue that could be received if the property was allowed to be developed under the current zoning of business . Attorney Kramer read the written statement received from Jim and Mary Ratos -- They are for the project. George Stewart -- Questioned the city on what is being moved to the new location. Mayor Kittoe responded that the Public Works would remain on Tower Lane but all other aspects will be moved. Rose Kahle -- Indicated that she has to make do with what she has in life and feels the city should do the same. Carole Leifheit -- responded to the zoning discussion and stated that this Public Hearing was not to decide this issue or place the Countryside Residents against the rest of the City. The issue of this public hearing was if the City should spend $360,000 to purchase this property for a municipal building. Bob Mayes -- objection to the project due to the cost factor Mike Skinner -- objection to the project due to the cost factor Bob Fey -- asked if the council would inform the group on the actual costs involved. Mayor Kittoe responded that they were not ready to discuss the numbers since a decision has not yet been made regarding the purchase of this property. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Baker to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Prochaska to take a 10 minute recess . Motion carried. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Clark to return to regular council meeting. Motion carried. MINUTES APPROVAL Alderman Johnson moved to waive the reading of the minutes from the September 23 Regular Council Meeting and the October 10 Special Council Meeting and approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Alderman Stafford. Motion carried 8-0 . City Council Minutes -- October 14, 1993 -- page 4 BILLS APPROVAL Alderman Baird moved to approve and pay bills in the amount of $187,478 .26 . Seconded by Alderman Clark. Discussion was held concerning the bill list: page 10 -- a department will be changed from the police department to economic development. Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Baker - Aye Callmer - abs Clark - Aye Johnson - Aye Jones - Aye Prochaska - Aye Stafford - Aye The motion carried. CITIZEN COMMENTS Bob Fey thanked the other citizens in attendance at the meeting indicating that if the council gets a better room maybe more citizens would attend the meeting. A question was raised concerning the appraisal received on the Walnut Street property. This was received at $335,000 . Herb Tripp thanked the City for the new street. (Adrian street) . Jim Follmer -- asked the Council not to let the city get divided over this issue and let it get out of hand. PLAN COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Alderman Jones made a motion to approve PC93-14, final plat of Van Emmon Street Addition subject to the execution of the developmental agreement. Seconded by Alderman Johnson. Clerk Allison called the role: Clark - aye Johnson - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Callmer - abs Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Jones made a motion to approve PC 93-15 Final Plat of Lot 2, Hatcher Commercial Development subject to the execution of developmental agreement. Seconded by Alderman Clark. Clerk Allison called the role: Baker - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Johnson - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Baird - aye Motion carried 7-0 . The revised PUD agreement regarding the Diehl property has been distributed to the council members . This will be discussed at the October 21 committee of a whole and will be voted on at the October 28th council meeting. ATTORNEYS REPORT -- No additional report. MAYOR' S REPORT -- Thanked all who attended tonight's meeting. City Council Minutes -- October 14, 1993 -- page 5 CITY CLERK' S REPORT -- No Report CITY TREASURER / Budget Officer' s Report -- The budget report was distributed to council members at City Hall . The audit should be available next week. ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT The following projects will be opened for bid: Somonauk paving project Van Emmon Street water / paving project Fox Road water improvements Administrator Peck indicated that the codification will be available. A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Jones to expend $4,425 for the codification. Clerk Allison called the role: Johnson - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Motion carried 7-0 . Administrator Peck informed the council that the Cannonball Trail Sewer and Water projects will be worked on thru the winter until completion. KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Bob Fey attended the meeting. Items discussed included where to invest the funds into certificates of deposit. SCHOOL COMMUNITY REPORT The next School Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 25, 1993 at 7 : 30 p.m. OLD BUSINESS -- None NEW BUSINESS -- Alderman Johnson asked Administrator Peck when the smoke eaters will be taken down in the Beecher Center since smoking is not allowed at this time. This will be done very soon. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS A motion was made by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Baird to approve the September, 1993 Water Department Report, and the September, 1993 Building Department Report as submitted. Motion carried 7-0 . Art Prochaska reported on the recent Recreation Board meeting he attended. At this meeting they have voted to purchase park equipment for the Prairie Lands Park. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The next committee meeting will be held on November 11, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. at city Hall . City Council Minutes -- October 14 , 1993 -- page 6 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the September, 1993 Monthly Activity Report, the September, 1993 Vehicle Usage Report, and the September, 1993 Arrest Report. Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Johnson made a motion to set the following hours for the City' s Halloween celebrations : Trick-or-Treat will be from 3 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st. Business Trick-or-Treat will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 10 a.m. until 3 : 00 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Jones . Motion carried 7-0 . ORDINANCE #93-29 Motion was made by Alderman Johnson to approve the Ordinance to provide for the regulation of Air Rifles . Seconded by Alderman Baker. Clerk Allison called the role: Callmer - abs Clark - aye Johnson - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Baird - aye Baker - aye Motion carried 7-0 . ORDINANCE #93-30 Motion was made by Alderman Johnson to approve the Ordinance on Dangerous Animal Ordinance amending an ordinance concerning dogs passed and approved by the City Council on October 20, 1983 . Seconded by Alderman Prochaska. Clerk Allison called the role: Baird - aye Baker - aye Callmer - abs Clark - aye Johnson - aye Jones - aye Prochaska - aye Stafford - aye Motion carried 7-0 . Alderman Johnson informed the council that an inter-agency meeting will be held on Tuesday October 19, 1993 at 10 : 00 a.m. at the Kendall County Safety Center. Chief Graff distributed a letter received from the TRY group concerning Red Ribbon week to be held October 24 - October 31st. The next Public Safety Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 1993 at 5 : 00 p.m. at City Hall . ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Alderman Baird indicated that the Committee continues to "number crunch" regarding the city's proposed projects . The City is close to an agreement with the City workers . The Administration Committee will meet at 7 : 00 p.m. at City Hall on Monday, October 18, 1993 . ADHOC / RECYCLING COMMITTEE Alderman Clark informed the Council that a meeting has been scheduled with TCD. This will be held on Monday, October 25, 1993 at 5 : 30 p.m. at City Hall to negotiation the recycling contract. I - • City Council Minutes -- October 14, 1993 -- page 7 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Alderman Baird indicated that they continue to work on the various department numbers to see what is actually being made, comparing actual income versus the expenditures . ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderman Baird to adjourn the meeting at 8: 17 p.m. Seconded by Alderman Baker. Motion carried. I BY: -.my/L. 1 ! I -.my/L. . / lacqu=line S. . ison 'ty Clerk ei UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE PUBLIC HEARING REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT: PRESENTATION YES/NO NAME ADDRESS SPEARING WRITTEN "6 C'1.S rd _d._4. 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At that time you evidently felt there was ' t any problem with traffic movement through a residental area, past a library, the Beecher center , four baseball fields, a nurseing home, and onto route 34 at the bottom of a hill . The other access would be past two schools and through a residential area and onto route 47 . Now this week you are saying there would be a problem with direct access to route 47 . I don ' t understand your reasoning . I not only have a problem with the money you propose to spend for the countryside property , but the loss of tax income this property will generate. To say that the purchase of this property will "get rid of a zoning problem" may only be a half truth. It may solve a zoning problem , but what of the problem of spending 360,000 dollars for land, when the city already has usable property. The city can' t afford to buy property to avoid zoning problems . One of your major problems has been your lack of direction. So very many of your decisions , turn out to be a " definite maybe" This method of operation has only created confusion, spent a lot of time and money, and nothing has been accomplished. We need new city offices and police station , and I have no argument with that. The city has property that fronts on route 47 that was purchased in years past with an eye to the future . The future is now, so why not use the property that is already owned by the city. It will be very hard to find a piece of property that will be perfect , but this property should do as well as, or better than the other proposed sites . -� I • ,_.._/ Pte? ✓L G ..lt/G- h - 2 e-e6 l_ _ J ✓1 v ; /lAic7�E-> ✓C%Tl,_ � cxz _< 1C`�¢ /0.-2 Z.4.--e; 6/1 ae-71-e( ./ 4.11 . L? Cj z„te, • 7177ee_,4,1 (4_,Lrx(--