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City Council Minutes 2006 02-28-06 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 28, 2006. Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Clerk Milschewski called the roll. Ward I James Present Leslie Present Ward H Burd Present Wolfer Present Ward III Bock Present Munns Present Ward IV Besco Present Spears Present Also present: City Clerk Milschewski, City Treasurer Powell. Interim City Administrator Crois, City Attorney Wyeth, Police Sergeant Hart, Director of Public Works Dhuse, Finance Director Pleckham, Community Relations Manager Spies and Community Development Director Miller. 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 Mayor Prochaska requested that the City Council postpone the vote on the municipal impact fee for two weeks. COMMITTEE MEETING DATES Public Works Committee 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 6, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 23, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Administration Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 2, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Public Safety Committee 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 9, 2006 City of Yorkville Conference Room 800 Game Farm Road Ad Hoc Technology Committee T.B.A. PRESENTATIONS Protect Kendall Now Brook McDonald with the Conservation Foundation and representing the Protect Kendall Now Group thanked the United City of Yorkville for its support and participation in the Protect Kendall Now Initiative. The project was started about six months ago and one of the first projects, a map compiling all the open space and watershed plans into one, will be completed in the next month. He presented Mayor Prochaska with a plaque of appreciation. Richard Korinek Mayor Prochaska, along with Park Board members, presented Richard Korinek with a plaque in appreciation for his service on the Park Board. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28. 2006 — vag_e2_ 2005 Annual Report Mayor Prochaska presented the Annual Service Report for 2005 (see attached). He highlighted the following report items: • Per the audit, the City's General Fund increased last year in the amount of $245,000.00. As of January 1, 2006, the General Fund has a reserve of about 41.59 %. The City is required by ordinance to keep a reserve of 15% to 25 %. He noted that the reserve amount includes funds for programs such as the In -Town Road Program. The City has maintained an average amount above what is budgeted. The overall percent for all funds is 38.25 %. • The Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) has increased about 30 %. The average property increase was about 10 to 11 %. There was a decrease in the rate to .6571 per $100 of EAV which represented a 10.3 % reduction in the levy rate. • Phase I of the In -Town Street Program is underway. A number of streets on the north side of town have been completed. Work is being done on the infrastructure so that the program can begin on the south side. • The Library referendum was approved and the City approved $7.25 million in General Obligation bonds for the Library expansion project. • The City is now GASB 34 compliant. The City has a total of $90,315,098.00 in assets. The next step is to create a depreciation cycle so that the assets are replaced, upgraded or improved on a regular basis. • The Bruell Street lift station was put into service which allowed the City to shut down four existing lift stations. • The $12 million Rob Roy Creek Interceptor Project, funded by new development, was initiated. Contracts 1 through 6 equaling approximately $9.8 million are currently out. • The Countryside Interceptor and lift station are almost complete and should be operational by spring. This was created so that the sewer line would not go along the Blackberry Creek and will service the City to the east. • The Special Census was completed and the City's population is just under 11,050 people. • A number of grants where obtained for Parks & Recreation; $200,000.00 for the Cannonball Estates Park, $362,000.00 OSLAD grant for the Whispering Meadows and $128,000.00 grant for the Blackberry Creek Bike Trail. The Park & Recreation Department has taken funds from developers and increased them with matching grants for bigger and better parks. The City is working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on the Glen Palmer Dam improvemetns which are scheduled to begin this summer. Also, several parks were completed. • The City's Neighborhood Watch Program continues to grow and has 101 groups. • Two police officers received Medals of Honor along with a number of other officers receiving various commendations. • After working with the Regional Institute for Community Policing, a city -wide emergency operation plan was completed. Yorkville is one of three pilot communities to do this and this has brought the City close to being NIMS (National Incident Management System) compliant. • The first police cadet was hired and there were two Citizen Police Academies held. Also two training sessions were held for the Beverage Alcohol Seller Educational Training (BASSET). • Many ordinances were approved. Especially noted are the Architectural Standards Ordinance and the Revised Land Use Ordinance. • The Downtown Redevelopment Plan was approved and the TIF program for this area is being developed. • New staff was added; Community Development Director, Community Relations Manager, IT Coordinator, etc. • Relationships with other partners in the community (Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District, School District and Bristol - Kendall Fire Department, etc.) have been strengthened. • Environmental issues have been addressed such as the release rate for storm water. • Goals for 2006 include Economic Development, receiving funding up front from developers for City facilities. Alderman Burd commented that the literature for the Annual Service Report was attractive and she congratulated the Mayor and staff for producing it. YEDC Annual Report Lynn Dubajic, Executive Director of the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation presented the YEDC Annual Report (see attached). Items of note were: • The overall strategies for 2006 • The continuing partnership with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad • The River Valley Workforce Investment Board (WEB) • Trade Shows — International Council of Shopping Centers The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28. 2006 — page 3 I • YEDC Sponsored Events — Job & Career Fair, Yorkville Business Institute, Summer Outing, Annual Meeting, etc. • Targeted Advertising o YEDC staff Mrs. Dubajic noted several projects being developed; a retail development at the southeast corner of Route 34 and Eldamain Road, a commercial and residential development at the northwest comer of Route 34 and Cannonball Trail, a commercial development at the southeast comer of Route 34 and Route 47 and Countryside Center should take place in late March. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS Boyd Ingemunson, Yorkville resident and candidate for Kendall County States' Attorney, addressed the City Council. He presented his past prosecuting experience and work background which he felt will aid him if he is elected State's Attorney. He also outlined concerns he would address if elected: • Juvenile crime - he will propose the creation of a juvenile justice council to help attack juvenile crime and create a program for juveniles to learn responsibility and leadership. • Funding - he will propose that the State's Attorney's office approach the Department of Justice, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, etc. and make a pitch for funding that can come into the Comity to help hire more prosecutors, investigators, etc. • Growth - he will work to keep the County proactive with growth and problems it brings. He asked if the City Council had any questions; there were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Water Department Report for March 2005 (PW 2006 -21) 2. Water Department Report for April 2005 (PW 2006 -22) 3. Water Department Report for October 2005 (PW 2006 -23) 4. Water Department Report for November 2005 (PW 2006 -24) 5. Water Department Report for December 2005 (PW 2006 -25) 6. Saravanos Properties - Letter of Credit Reduction #2 - authorize reduction in an amount not to exceed $94,133.64 (PW 2006 -26) 7. Castle Bank — Plat of Easement - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2006 -27) 8. Rob Roy Creek Interceptor — Contract #5 Easements - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2006 -28) 9. Resolution 2006 -12 - IDOT Highway Permit and Resolution — Prestwick of Yorkville — Route 126 Temporary Entrance - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2006 -29) 10. Cozy Comer Subdivision — Sidewalk Agreement — authorize City Administrator to execute(PW 2006 -31) 11. Grande Reserve Regional Park - Letter of Credit Reduction #I - authorize reduction to LaSalle Bank Letter of Credit No. 5582610 in an amount not to exceed $452,836 50 (PW 2006 -32) 12. Bristol Ridge Road Reconstruction - Change Order 41 authorize reduction in an amount not to exceed $82,151.18 and Mayor to execute (PW 2006 -36) 13. Public Works/Parks Department Building — approve joint use of new facility, subject to available funding (PW 200640) 14. Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2005 (ADM 2006 -10) 15. Ordinance 2006 -11— Amending City Ordinance with Regard to Payment of Coordination Fee - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -19) 16. Kendall County Community Summit Sponsorship Request — approve request for a donation in an amount not to exceed $50.00. 17. Resolution 2006 -13 — Establishing Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute(PW 2006 -30) 18. Engineering Enterprises Inc. (EEI) Engineering Agreement for the Hamman Property Stormwater Feasibility Study - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, subject to acquiringfundingfrom developer (PW 2006 -35) 19. Galena Road Watermain — Rider /Silagyi Easements — authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $21,855. 00, funding to be paid from Line Item 941- 000 -65 -00 -5800 — Water Improvement Contingency, and Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2006 -41) The Minutes of the Regular Meetine of the Citv Council — February 28, 2006 — aage 4 20. Engineering Enterprises Inc. Engineering Agreement for North Route 47 Improvements (Corneils Road — Baseline Road) — authorize in an amount not to exceed $2,108, 000. 00, subject to receipt offending and Mayor and City Clerk to execute (PW 2006 -16) 21. Resolution 2006 -14 — Creating the Position of Senior Planner - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -16a) 22. Resolution 2006 -15 — Creating the Position of City Park Planner - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -16b) 23. Resolution 2006 -16 — Creating the Position of Urban Planner - authorize the Mayor and _ City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -16c) 24. Resolution 2006 -17 — Creating the Position of GIS Coordinator - authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute (ADM 2006 -16d) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. So moved by Alderman Besco; seconded by Alderman Burd. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -7 Nays -0 Present -1 Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer - present, James -aye, Munns -aye, Burd -aye PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL Mayor Prochaska reported that Plan Commission will be meeting twice in March; March 8 and March 22n There are also two meetings scheduled for April. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL A motion was made by Alderman James to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 14, 2006; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. 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 16, 2006 totaling the following amounts: checks in the amount of $1,237,388.78 (vendors); $168,030.85 (payroll period ending 2/4/06); $4,048.47 (special census payroll period ending 2/2/06); for a total of $1,409,468.10 (revised 2/24/06); seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Bock -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Munns -aye REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Peace Corps Week Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation for Peace Corps Week, February 26"' through March 5` 2006 (See attached). Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to ratify the proclamation. So moved by Alderman Munn; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Coffee with the Mayor Mayor Prochaska reported that the next Coffee with the Mayor would be held on March 4, 2006 at Pro Golf, 1775 Marketview Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00am. Resolution 2006 -18 Creating the Position of Assistant City Administrator (COW 2006 -03) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve the resolution creating the position of Assistant City Administrator in the United City of Yorkville. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman James. Alderman Munns clarified if this motion was to just approve the job description and Mayor Prochaska stated that the motion was to create the position. Alderman Munns asked if the City Council would have fiuther discussion regarding the need to hire this position. Mayor Prochaska stated that the position would have to be included in the budget or the need for it brought before a committee as a request. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28, 2006 — nagg 5 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Bock -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye Ordinance 2006 -12 Corneils Crossing - Authorizing the Execution of Annexation Agreement and Preliminary Plan (PC 2005 -37) Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an - Annexation Agreement with Corneils Crossing, LLC and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents upon final legal and staff review. So moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Spears -aye, Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -aye Ordinance 2006 -13 Corneils Crossing — Annexation Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance annexing territory commonly referred to as Corneils Crossing, as presented, in furtherance of an Annexation Agreement with Corneils Crossing, LLC and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents upon final legal and staff review. So moved by Alderman Wolfer; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye Ordinance 2006 -14 Corneils Crossing — Rezoning Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance rezoning certain property in furtherance of an Annexation Agreement with Corneils Crossing, LLC and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents upon final legal and staff review. So moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Munns. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Munns -aye CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Powell noted that there were several items which required the signatures of the City Council members before they leave tonight. CITY ADMIIVISTATOWS REPORT No report. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Director Dhuse reported that he met with Smith Engineering to review and walk the streets to be worked on this year and construction will start this spring. Also, the construction on Wells #3 and 44 has begun again. CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT No report. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION REPORT No report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT No report. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28. 2006 — page 6 COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORT Aurora Area Convention and Visitor Bureau Alderman Burd reported that the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor Bureau will be holding a poker run on March 6, 2006 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Yorkville will be the center of the event with dinner at the Blackstone Restaurant and dessert at Kendall Pub. Kendall County Tourism Committee Meeting Alderman Burd reported that she attended the Kendall County Tourism Committee Meeting on February 27, 2006. A presentation was given on a bicycle event that is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2006. 750 participants are anticipated to ride down the roads of Kendall County. The group is meeting with the County Sheriff to work on lessening the impact on the local highways. Hoover Outdoor Education Center will be used for camping Friday through Sunday. They are also investigation having a shuttle from Hoover to the Hometown Days Festival. The event is being sponsored by three environmental groups and is backed by several national organizations. The event is being marketed to 500,000 people. There was some discussion on local businesses sponsoring a trolley and also having the Chamber of Commerce become involved. Metro West Council of Governments Meeting Mayor Prochaska reported that he attended the Metro West Council of Governments meeting. The main discussion concerned a large area wanting to incorporate in Kane County. Mayor Prochaska also volunteered to be on the strategic planning committee for the group. The committee will investigate the direction the group wants to go in the future. Prairie Parkway Corridor Planning Group Meeting Mayor Prochaska reported that he attended the Prairie Parkway Corridor Planning Group meeting where cross - sections of the parkway were reviewed. He noted that it is proposed that the parkway will go under the railroad tracks, Fox and River Roads. Esthetics of the bridges and underpasses were also discussed. He stated that the parkway is moving forward. COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area Number 2005 -109 (Bristol Bay I) (ADM 2005 -19a) A motion was made by Alderman James to approve an Ordinance establishing SSA No. 2005 -109 (Bristol Bay I) as presented subject to staff and legal review; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. Alderman Burd made a motion to postpone the vote until April 11, 2006; seconded by Alderman Besco. Alderman Wolfer asked the purpose for postponing the vote. Alderman Burd stated that she believed after talking to staff and other people in the community that there are some loose ends that need to be resolved before she would feel comfortable voting on the SSA. She felt she could not vote in favor of the SSA until the issues are resolved. Mayor Prochaska asked if the issues pertained specifically to the SSA as presented. Alderman Burd stated yes, as she envisions the benefits of an SSA should be used. Alderman Spears stated that she recently learned that a neighboring community was questioning if anyone researched how the SSA's have been calculated by the assessor's office because this would greatly affect the Equalized Assessed Value (EAV). She stated that if the homes with SSAs are assessed at a lower rate the School District will be short changed. Mayor Prochaska stated that Finance Director Pleckham has had this discussion with the Assessor's Office and she was told that homes with SSAs are being assessed the same as those without SSAs. The SSA is a loan and is not taken into account when the property is assessed. Director Pleckham clarified that The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28, 2006 — page 7 the assessed value remains the value of the house however the sale price of the house should reflect what is left to pay on the SSA. Alderman Wolfer stated that he has been working with another alderman from another community along with Senator Lauzen to develop a bill to address this issue. Mayor Prochaska noted that this was also discussed at the Illinois Municipal League Conference and he found that Yorkville was ahead of the game because staff had already had this discussion with the Assessor's Office. Alderman Munns noted that the Economic Development Committee has been discussing appropriate uses for SSAs. Mayor Prochaska noted that Bristol Bay cannot close on any home until the SSA is approved. Representatives from Centex Homes stated that there are over 100 families scheduled to close on their property on March 16, 2006. If this is not approved, 100 closing for 100 families will have to be postponed. Alderman James asked for clarification on the issues regarding the proposed ordinance which are causing the postponement. Alderman Burd stated that it is her belief and the City's goal to work with other taxing bodies to bring about benefits. She stated that when the City agreed to the SSA it was with the belief that the SSA would free up funds for the developer so that they could do things for other taxing bodies in the community. She stated that things have not progressed to the point where she feels that everything has been resolved. Mayor Prochaska asked if she was waiting for an action to happen and Alderman Burd stated "something to happen ". Alderman James asked who needed to make the action. Alderman Munns questioned if it really needed to be postponed for one month. Alderman Burd stated that the motion could be amended to March 14, 2006. Alderman Bock asked if Alderman Burd's concerns could be addressed by the Centex representatives present. Alderman Burd stated she did not think so. She stated that she asked them at the Committee of the Whole meeting what was going on and did not receive a response. A motion was made by Alderman Munns to amend the motion to postpone the vote until March 14, 2006; seconded by Alderman Besco. Alderman Spears asked that the SSA documents be corrected to state city instead of village and councilmen instead of trustees. Motion to amend the postponement date approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Spears -aye, Munns -aye Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -aye Jim Berry from Centex Homes stated that they cannot be in a situation where homeowners who are supposed to close on March 16 are further delayed on March le if the City Council delays this further. He stated that Centex has an obligation to those who have signed contracts with them; if the closings are to be postponed the buyers need as much notice as possible. He stated that he is not sure what Centex is to accomplish in the next two weeks; they do not know what action the City Council expects them to take. Alderman Wolfer asked if an Executive Session was needed for Alderman Burd to discuss her reason for the postponement. Mayor Prochaska stated that this was not an Executive Session issue and any discussion would need to be in public. Mayor Prochaska stated that he believed Alderman Burd's reason dealt with the School District. Alderman Burd stated that this was the reason. She stated that at the COW she was told that everything has been postponed until after the vote on the school referendum. She stated that she is also concerned with the lot for the school site; she was told this was not approved by the School District. She stated that she felt that developer and School District have not had an opportunity to work this out. Mayor Prochaska stated that the postponement regarding the school was on the part of the School District. Attorney Wyeth confirmed this stating this was consistent with the email he saw from the school superintendent. Mayor Prochaska clarified that the developer did not request the postponement; it was the School District. Mr. Berry stated that they have had discussions with the School District and Castle Bank in an effort to work out a situation similar to that one in Grande Reserve. He stated that this has been more difficult because they are a smaller subdivision. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the ON Council — February 28, 2006 — uage 8 I Alderman Burd stated that she would like to wait and see what the agreement is before the SSA is voted on. She stated that it is her motivation to help with this type of situation. Alderman Spears stated that when SSAs were first brought before the Council, they were not given the full picture. She stated that this should be a great concern for the Council at this time since there are unresolved issues with the School District. She stated that this gives them two weeks to work out the issues and that this process should be documented and presented to the City Council otherwise the Council would be voting on something that is not finalized. Mayor Prochaska noted that the agreement with the School District is not tied to the SSA. Attorney Wyeth agreed stating that provisions in the Annexation Agreement regarding the SSA are not contingent upon the school site. He stated that to cast a vote that would not approve the SSA based on the school site would be a vote based on something that really is not at issue. The vote before the Council is should there be an SSA and a SSA bond. He stated that to tie the vote to something that is not relevant would be something outside of the SSA Agreement. If the City fails to do what it is contractually obligated to do, there could be serious legal liability. Alderman Burd stated that the developer has been advertising a school site in their development. She asked if that affected this discussion. Attorney Wyeth stated that was not relevant to this vote. She asked how this development came before the City Council without having this issue regarding a school site resolved. Attorney Wyeth stated that this is not the first instance of a development with a dedicated school site coming before the Council before the site was accepted by the School District. Mayor Prochaska noted that the School District has been uncertain if they wanted the land or cash even though a site has been identified. Alderman Wolfer asked for clarification that the SSA up for a vote was a separate issue from the school and Attorney Wyeth stated that this was correct; the funding mechanism is not contingent upon the school site. Alderman Besco commented that SSAs have been sold to the City Council as a mechanism that frees up money for the developer to do other things. He stated that he respects that the developer has to represent its clients however the City Council has to represent the constituents and this is to have a community and a community includes schools. Alderman Wolfer asked if Alderman Besco was suggesting that the developer use the SSA money for a school. Alderman Besco stated that he was not suggesting this however the SSA is a benefit for them. Alderman Leslie asked Attorney Wyeth to what degree could the United City of Yorkville be held liable for hardship due to the postponement. Attorney Wyeth stated the shorter the delay the less harm will be done. He stated that the agreement does not include a deadline for the SSA. Fred Feinstein from Centex homes stated that he did not want to be argumentative however there is a problem; one that was not been caused by them. He stated that it was the School Board's request that the matter of the school be deferred until after the referendum vote. He stated that he was involved in the negotiations with the school throughout the whole process. He stated that Centex met with the School Board and Superintendent and that because of these discussions the school site was moved several times. The current site was designated by the School District and it was placed on the perimeter so that when the next neighborhood develops land could be added to the site to make it larger. There was a great deal of communication with the School District regarding the site. He stated that Alderman Burd's implication that the developer did not work and talk with the School District is incorrect. He stated that also during these discussions, there was also a request for cash instead of land which Centex said they would consider once the School District decided what they warned. He stated that Centex will continue to work with the School District and that the City Council should not hold the developer accountable for something that is not in their control is. He asked that they approve the SSA tonight because he did not know what could be done with the schools in two weeks With regards to the SSA freeing up funds, Mr. Feinstein stated that the City Council received a description of where the funds were going; a regional waste water treatment area, an interceptor, a regional storm water detention area, etc., at the COW meeting. Alderman James asked why the School Board wanted to defer the discussion. Mr. Feinstein stated that he presented Centex's willingness to work toward trying to finance a new school to School Superintendent Dr. Engler in December. He told Dr. Engler that if Centex was unable to come up with a mechanism that would achieve this, Land Cash could be considered. He stated that Centex has found a mechanism for financing and has given the information to the School District however they have not decided what to do. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council - February 28. 2006 - pact-9- Alderman Burd asked if discussions shut down because of the interest being charged on the loan needed to fund the school. Mr. Berry stated that this is an issue still needing resolution. She commented that as things currently stand, the School District cannot afford to pay the interest. Alderman Spears invited Dr. Engler and School Board to come to the next COW meeting so that this could be discussed this with them present. She also stated that she has told by Mr. Berry at the COW meeting that Centex has initiated ten to fifteen developments however only one other than Yorkville has had an SSA. She questioned if Yorkville was unique because of the SSAs. Mr. Feinstein stated that SSAs are a fairly new vehicle so it was not used on previous developments. The SSA for this development allows the developer to do things that could not ordinarily been done at this location. Alderman Munns asked if this was postponed until March le how would it affect closings. Mr. Feinstein stated that a ten day period is needed in order for the bonds to be sold; this will compress their time frame. Mr. Berry stated that if the closings need to be postponed, buyers cannot be told on March 15''. Alderman Leslie commented that it seemed like poor planning to have the closings contingent on the SSAs. Mr. Feinstein stated that the development was delayed because of the sewer. Once everything was in place, the enabling ordinance for the SSA was approved. He stated that the development has moved on pace despite everything. There was further discussion regarding the sewer delay, more scrutiny given to future SSAs, the City's liability in postponing the vote, etc. Attorney Wyeth stated that he had not heard any discussion about an element that would prohibit the City Council from voting on the SSA. He again noted that the school is not a contingency. He stated that if the City Council issues are specific to the SSA then they should wait however if they are about the schools, it does not fit. Motion to postpone until March 14, 2006 approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -3 Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -nay, James -nay, Bock -nay Ordinance Providing for Issuance of Special Service Area Number 2005 -109 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006 (Bristol Bay I) (ADM 2005 -19b) A motion was made by Alderman James to approve an Ordinance providing for the issuance of SSA No. 2005 -109 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006 (Bristol Bay I) as presented subject to staff and legal review; seconded by Alderman Wolfer. Attorney Wyeth suggested that procedurally this should run with the prior motion as they are connected. A motion was made by Alderman James to postpone the approval of an Ordinance providing for the issuance of SSA No. 2005 -109 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006 (Bristol Bay 1) as presented until March 14, 2006 for consideration; seconded by Alderman Besco. Motion to postpone approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -6 Nays -2 Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -nay, James -aye, Bock -nay, Burd -aye Spears -aye Ordinance 2006 -15 Approving Revision of the 2005 -2006 Fiscal Budget (ADM 2006 -14) A motion was made by Alderman James to approve an Ordinance approving the revision of the 2005 -2006 Fiscal Budget as presented; seconded by Alderman Munns. Mayor Prochaska noted that there are funds in the budget for an Assistant City Administrator. Alderman Spears asked if someone could be hired now for the position and Mayor Prochaska stated that yes this person could be hired. Alderman Munns stated that earlier in the meeting he expressed his discomfort in hiring for this position without more information that the position is really needed. Mayor Prochaska noted that this issue had been discussed at Administration Committee meetings, Administrative Task Force meetings as well as a COW meeting where it was decided that the position is needed and it should move forward. Alderman Mums stated that he contacted several communities and he has not found anyone who has this position. He stated that he needs more time to investigate the matter before he votes for it. � li The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28. 2006 — vm 00 Alderman Besco asked if the four job descriptions passed under the Consent Agenda were included in the revised budget. Mayor Prochaska stated that two of the four were included in the revised agenda as well as having been in the original agenda. The other two are not funded. Alderman Burd asked if the Assistant City Administrator position was pulled out of the budget and held until the next fiscal year, how soon could it be filled. Mayor Prochaska stated that it could be posted after the next budget is approved. Alderman Leslie stated that he asked at the COW meeting if this position would need to be maintained at all times and he was told no. He state that with this in mind and considering the position the City is in, the opportunity to have an assistant seemed like a good idea. Mayor Prochaska reminded the City Council that the position still needs to be posted and an interview process needs to occur. Alderman Spears asked if this could be pulled off until the next fiscal year budget since currently the City Intern Bart Olson is handling most of the job tasks and he will be with the City through May 2006. Mayor Prochaska stated that if this position is placed on the next budget, the position would probably not be filled until June. Finance Director Pleckham noted that an Office Coordinator was in the budget however the City did not move forward with this position. It has been discussed that the Assistant City Administrator was desperately needed. Alderman James noted that the City has recently lost its City A dministra tor and its Finance Director; he stated that the gap between City Administrator may be why the Finance Director has decided to leave. Alderman Munns stated that he did not feel a city the size of Yorkville needs a $100,000.00 City Administrator as well as an Assistant City Administrator; there are other positions that need to be filled. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -5 Nays -4 James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -nay, Spears -nay, Munns -nay, Besco -nay, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, Prochaska -aye Municipal Building Impact Fee (ADM 2006 -15) A motion was made by Alderman James to postpone consideration of the Municipal Impact Fee until the March 14, 2006 City Council meeting; seconded by Alderman Spears. Mayor Prochaska noted that he was working with staff on the verbiage and numbers to encourage the prepayment of fees. If fees are received upfront, there would be a substantial savings to the City. Also, if this is enacted as it is, the City would not see fees for another year if not longer. Alderman Leslie asked how Yorkville compared to other communities. Mayor Prochaska stated that even with the increase, Yorkville is still competitive. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 Bock -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye, James -aye ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Mayor Prochaska asked the City Council to consider March 13, 2006 for a Special Budget meeting. He asked everyone to check their calendars and call into City Hall by Friday, March 3, 2006 so that the meeting can be scheduled. i EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of o For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. He asked that Clerk Milschewski, Interim City Administrator Crois and Attorney Wyeth be included in the session. So moved by Alderman James; seconded by Alderman Leslie. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Citv Council — February 28. 2006 — ba 11 Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes -8 Nays -0 James -aye, Bock -aye, Burd -aye, Spears -aye, Munns -aye, Besco -aye, Leslie -aye, Wolfer -aye Mayor Prochaska noted that no action would be taken after the session. - The City Council entered into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. The City Council returned to Regular Session at 10:12 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Prochaska entertained a motion to adjourn. So moved by Alderman Spears; seconded by Alderman James. Motion approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Jacquelyn Milschewski, City Clerk City of Yorkville, Illinois CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 28, 2006 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS �v GAR y l;,�f�o� �PoRs /A), 47S Kcuy Xve, Yoewluc jL MATT I�U NnF—E 4 R. 6occo-.r kocTh Au�ccj ck., T z i 1 P� A, Il io., IW IG I,r co . / �ba T LJomL"&", i .t/.l D !� �/ �` `"(J f ��Cer� l cTkS �°�,�Ai ! ` L'.` V B ✓ �a� l S }Jh "l 4 / ko /. t a-IJ TACl2,M SIGNIN / amfF,v'C- b c-1 v�GVLo VJNO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 28, 2006 PLEASE PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: �L a44 SIGNIN AM Alk .�..IIIIII x- ity Council Officials Mayor Art Prochaska . WARD (- Jason Leslie Paul James WARD II I Valerie Burd, Dean f n Wo er Ward III— Marty Munns, Jim Bock (Wanda Ohare) Ward IV— Rose Spears Joe Besco City Clerk • • . - - . • - . . • _• Jackie Milschewski _ City Treasurer - • - - William Powell _ • _ More information about the United City ofYorkville's goals, accomplishments and direction for 2006 are available by visiting the city's Web site at www.yorkville.il.us or by contacting the city administrator at (630) 553 -4350. 2005 �` ~~��U U�� `�� "�� K ��~��m=� � Un u��*U ��U YyUv=�+ Report y | � �� _��"�'~I �� -� Year �_�� ~��.*~��u x n NU"�M Uo m :�+� ��` D | would like 8o take this npportu' of development und architectural standards devenp- nhvtn share with you the ing new partnerships and these are just to name u accomplishments ofthe United few. City nf Yorkville throughout the past year. The year ZO0S was z As we continue to expand, yes, we will have chu| year of progress and continued |e»gea and as we move forward, the United City of growth for our community. Yorkville elected officials have taken steps 1oensure Residential, commercial, and that the community's growth is both planned and retail developments flourished managed. Projects such as the Downtown Vision within the city limits and also for Plan, the Master Facilities Plan, the city's Facade the county. It was in April that we learned what we Program, the Appearance Code, the Economic already knew—Kendall County is growing and was Incentive program and the Fund Balance Reserve declared the second fastest growing county in the Contingency Fund Policy will allow the community United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau. to plan and shape the future for generations to come. As | reflect back on 2005 | would like to thank all of During the coming year, the City Council will condn thoae individuals who have worked so diligently in ueto work to enhance the community in which we helping us achieve our goals and envisioning what live, and strive to provide the finest services possible our community can be. The partnerships we have that address issues such as health, soke1X welfare and formed with our elected and state officials, our feder- the overall quality of life for each of our residents. a| representatives, our administrative staff and you-- The United City uf Yorkville isa generous community our community—have been u vital link to our and | am proud to serve the people of Yorkville. success. Again, as mayor, | would like tu take this opportunity These partnerships have allowed ustu work for the to thank you for all your efforts and continued sup- preservation of open space, protect environmentally Port in making our community u great place tu live sensitive areas and to help meet the future needs of and work. Please contact my office directly if |, or our schools and fire protection. \Ne also have conhn- the staff., of the United City of Yorkville can be of ued to work with the Illinois Department service. . Transportation (|D(}T) on identifying funds and improvements tustate highways surrounding Yorkville. Sincerely, This year we have made great progress in achieving those goals that vve set forth last year including reducing the tux levy rate, maintaining fiscal respon' Art Prochaska, Mayor sibi|ity, approving asouth comprehensive plan, hiring u community development director, continual review Yorkville— �� _~~ �_ �� li The goal of the government of the United City of Yorkville is to preserve the quality of life by providing municipal services that are responsive to the needs of the community and businesses and are reliable, efficient and fiscally responsible. �� . -p � 0 C4 �� 2005 Annum Seance Report Administration •Initiated a formal annual benefit enrollment *Land cash value analysis— Amended land cash process to include a new dental, vision and flexible spending account plan. from $73,500 to $80,000. -Champions of Industry Award — Yorkville Intergovernmental was named one of 50 best small cities Cooperation •Worked with U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a *Continued a three -year intergovernmental agree - special census of the United City of Yorkville ment with Yorkville School District #115. population. *Formed an intergovernmental agreement with Development Standards Kendall County Forest Preserve District for the Hoover Outdoor Education Center. *Architectural standards were incorporated •Continued to support the Riverfront Festival in within all annexation and development cooperation with the Yorkville Hometown agreements. Days committee. *Revised landscape ordinance, subdivision *Formed a new agreement with the Yorkville control ordinance, and park and recreation Bristol Sanitary District. development standards. *supported and continued participation in *Approved the greenways and trails through business related events and with organizations Parks Master Plan. such as the Yorkville Area Chamber of • Updated and approved the city's land use Commerce and the Yorkville Economic plans. Development Corporation. Human Resources •An agreement was established with the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources (IDNR) regarding *Community Development director hired and the Glen Palmer Dam and the Riverfront Park began position January, 2006. land ownership and maintenance. *Community Relations manager hired. •Support of the Conservation Foundation and •Hired IT coordinator. the initiative Protect Kendall Now. The not *Hired full -tine JULIE locator. for profit initiative was launched to increase the pace of land preservation in Kendall County. *Established the NIU internship program (undergraduate and graduate). .Agreement with the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District for the Southwest Interceptor. *Hired Sewer Maintenance worker I. *The Senior Ad Hoc Committee, Yorkville's Parks •Hired three Park Maintenance Worker I and Recreation Dept. and Parkview Christian employees. Academy worked together to keep senior *Partnered with NIU and ILCMA range riders services in Yorkville. program to hire interim City Administrator *Worked with the BKFD Fire department to John Crois. construct new facility at Kennedy and McHugh. *Hired Accounting Clerk I. The Vnit y of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-17, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 9 Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 2005 Anr ua� Service Repo �-, i a New Business Developments • Ongoing commercial construction of -Rush-Copley announces plans to build 45 -acre Marketplace retail development — Maciano's Medical Center campus in Yorkville. The new restaurant opens. campus will be located on Route 34 west of *Ongoing commercial development at Routes the Kendall County government complex. 47 and 71— Fountain Village and Stagecoach *Wal-Mart plans to build a new supercenter Crossing. Will also include a Walgreens. located at Route 34 and Countryside Parkway *Redevelopment of Countryside Center. east of the new U.S. Post Office. *Approval of Economic Incentive policy to •F.E. Wheaton completed expansion of 107,728 encourage additional business development. square -foot building. *Kendall Pub opens. *New U.S. Post Office scheduled to open in *Sawmill Pizza opens in downtown with May 2006. funds granted through the city's Facade -Grande Reserve development consortium and Program. Castle Bank worked together to build a new •New Bridge Street self - storage facility. school /park on a 20 -acre site east of Kennedy .Yorkville Business Center (three lots). Road. *Kendall County declared second fastest •Autoserve car wash. growing county in the nation according to New subdivision developm to the U.S. Census Bureau. and approved final plats *Castle Bank completed their new building and took occupancy in September. *Heartland Center Unit 1, Lot 3 •Downtown Vision Plan and Municipal Facilities •Grande Reserve Units 10 & 11 Plan accepted by a resolution by City Council. *Caledonia (206 lots) Ongoing redevelopment of Downtown area *Whispering Meadows Units 3 & 4 facilitated by city's Facade Program. *Fox Hill Unit 6, Lot 1 -Commercial development along Route 47 and *Westbury Village Unit 1 34 continued throughout the year. •Menard's commercial commons third addition •A branch of the Fifth Third Bank opened. final plat •Ongoing Menards commercial construction— •Menard's commercial commons fourth Stonefire Restaurant and Culver's begin addition final plat construction. •Bristol Bay Units 1 -7 *Ongoing Heartland commercial construction *Autumn Creek Unit 1 including the opening of Blackstone restaurant. •XPAC Creek Unit 1 •Ongoing Prairie Garden commercial construct- *Swanson Lane Estates tion — includes office /condo complex. •Prestwick of Yorkville Unit 1 The United City -of City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630.553.7575 • www.yorkville.iLus 2005 Annual Service Report' Passed Ordinances *Annexed Swanson Lane Estates. -Prohibited the sale of fireworks within the *Authorized the execution and delivery of United City of Yorkville. Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement •Approved a tax increment financing (TIF) for collateralized single family mortgage revenue bonds. redevelopment project and plan for the Countryside Shopping Center located at the *Annexed Lincoln Prairie. corner of Routes 34 and 47. •Adopted city's appearance code. *Designated the Countryside Shopping Center as •Amended City Code, Title 3 Business; Chapter a TIF redevelopment project area. 3 liquor control regarding new classifications *Adopted Tax Increment Allocation Financing and new enforcement provisions. Added (TIF) for the Countryside Shopping Center classes of bar and grill, catering, golf course Redevelopment Project area. and temporary /special event. •Amended Ordinance 2003 -01 and the 2000 *Amended City Code Section 10 -11 -3C International Building Code also amended regarding off street parking and loading Ordinance 2003 -06 and the International regulations. Fire Code (building height— maximum height *Amended City Code Section 10 -7D -1 and is 80 feet). 10 -8A -3 and added new Section 10 -8A -7 *Adopted a current comprehensive land use regarding zoning for mini- warehouse storage plan for the Southern Study Area. facilities. *Authorized to borrow funds from the Public *Amended the city's standard specifications for Water Supply Loan Program (IEPA- radium improvements (Resolution 2004 -39) referenced compliance). in City Code Section 11 -5 -9 regarding the -Approved the redevelopment agreement for the release rate for stormwater in the Aux Sable Creek Watershed. Countryside Center. *Provided for a feasibility study and report with •Authorized the execution of the annexation respect to the designation of an Area as a and planned unit development agreement for TIF redevelopment project area (downtown Autumn Creek (Theidel Property). business area). •Annexed Autumn Creek (Theidel Property). .Annexed Blackberry Woods. *Annexed Prestwick of Yorkville (Stewart Farm). .Authorized to borrow funds from the Public -Annexed Landscape Depot. Water Supply Loan Program for radium •Annexed Bristol Bay. compliance and water works system improve- ments including Wells 3 & 4 water treatment *Amended Land Cash Ordinance No. 96 -3, plant and raw and finished watermain. 2003 -12 and 2004 -22 which increased "fair market value" to $80,000 per acre. •Issued $7,250,000 general obligation library bonds, series 2005B. - _ The U ni te d C i . Q CIc1✓1_ ff City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us. 2005 Annual Service Report Paa§ §ed Ord8nances -Approved a policy setting guidelines for *Amended City Code Title 5— Police regulations, Economic Incentives for commercial /industrial business. added new chapter 6 -Alarm Systems. •Amended City Code Title 6— Traffic, regarding PmAegsu'unmE Seirvoke A rreeauien s parking restrictions on John Street and Sycamore .Engineering Enterprises Inc.— Engineering Street in the Fox Hill subdivision. Services (plan review, water works improve - •Annexed Lee Farm (Montalbano Homes). ments and park design). *Adopted a map amending an area in the •Schoppe Design Associates —Land Planners northwest portion of the current Comprehensive (plan and landscaping review, land planning Land Use Plan. and park design). *Annexed Del Webb /Pulte Homes (Garritano/ •Smith Engineering (transportation study and Brummel Property). in -town road program). *Annexed Bailey Meadows subdivision (Runge •Yas and Fischel Partnership (Municipal Property). Facilities Master Plan and Downtown Vision *Modified subdivision name from Cornerstone to Plan). Briarwood. *Walter E. Deuchler Associates — Sanitary Sewer *Amended City Code Title 6— Traffic regarding Engineering firm. overnight parking and restrictions on parking of •Burnidge Cassell Associates (library expansion commercial vehicles. and design). Passed Resolutions •Sente -Ruble Bosman -Lee Architects Ltd. (Parks Maintenance Facility planning). •Created the position of Community Development .IEPA Brownfield Grant Agreement. Director. *Stated a proclamation for locating utilities •V3 proposal for Wetland Mitigation Bank Feasibility study. underground. -Supported application and inclusion in Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. *Eminent Domain resolution (will not use eminent domain for private economic gain). *Support for Kendall County agricultural conserva- tion easement and Farmland Protection Program. •City Council support of Protect Kendall Now — an initiative agreement between the Conservation Foundation and the United City of Yorkville. •Approved the Fox Road, Southwest Area Transportation Study (dated 11/05). _ The U nited City of Yorkvill City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 2005 Annuall Seirvlce PKeport 1 U 1 Annual Permits Issued Property 2005 2004 •Performed approximately 300 hours of field Single family 572 470 inspection surveys and follow-up coordination Two family 16 3 to eliminate violations. Multiple family 6 0 Staff Training Commercial 38 21 Industrial 0 1 •Staff enrolled in approximately 350 hours of Miscellaneous 716 548 professional training including certification Totals 1,348 1,044 exams. GOOD-011malUen wwflk h afi'Derf Support Staff Depardmento -A reception/permit clerk was hired at the -Bristol-Kendall Fire Department—provided request of the city and provides assistance commercial permits for review. to the Engineering Department, as well as the Department of Building Safety and Zoning. -Kendall County Health Department— Responsibilities include taking calls, logging coordinated all permits for restaurants. inspections, and issuing permits and certificates *Yorkville Police Department—coordinated of occupancy. Total hours provided in 2005 issuance of commercial permits for police was 2,080. safety. Ton o ing -Contractors and developers—provided training -Coordinated efforts with the Zoning Board— sessions and reviews for builders/developers processed 12 cases in 2005. new to Yorkville, including special training classes. Inspecthons •Approximately 22,000 inspections were performed in 2005 including inspections for y. building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and miscellaneous. Personnel •There are 14 employees assigned to Yorkville (11 full-time and three part-time employees. Man Rev'news •Over 1,200 plan reviews were completed in 2005. . The -tinited City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.iLus 2005 Annual Service Repo I \ � ~ t 4 , y~' � �� F �� tF �{ l I ( t }J l i 1 jy- W - Engineering and Publi Works •Assisted in the decommissioning of the Gawne Lane, Woodworth, Missing and Heartland •Updated infrastructure asset Circle lift station. . Capital Improvement Program. • Provided assistance for the installation of the r� •Provided construction adminis- Countryside Parkway sewer line and lift tration for 35 business and station. ,• x residential developments. *Completed over 27 in -house *Assisted in the repair of 20 watermain and water service breaks. plan review projects. I :r _.,.,_:_,_ --- •Updated United City of Yorkville Street project updates - - ` zoning map. • Performed work on two annual street -- maintenance projects—crack filling and asphalt *Updated United City of Yorkville p 1 g p ward map. surface treatment. -New development addressing. Street department updates -Performed water, sewer and residential site •Laid in place 22 tons of cold patch and 54 tons occupancy inspections. of hot patch. •Consultant overview for private development .Repaired various road shoulders throughout the plan review and city- funded projects. city totaling 355 tons of gravel. Sewer project updates *Removed and disposed of 1,010 cubic yards •Rob Roy Creek Interceptor capitalize contracts of leaves. 1 -6 $9.8 million. •Replaced 57 traffic signal bulbs. *Abandoned 4 lift stations. *Repaired 135 street lights. •Bruell Street lift station put into service. *Spread 926 tons of salt throughout the winter •Countryside Interceptor and pump station season. $2.8 million. •Implemented a monthly street sweeping Sewer Department tip-dates program. •Performed manhole rehabilitation on nine •Installed approximately 650 various signs, manholes to stop inflow and infiltration. and inventoried 300 signs for future installation. *Performed four sewer main break repairs. •Assisted both the Water and Sewer depart - •Continued yearly citywide jetting/cleaning ments on main breaks and service problems. project totaling approximately 31,600 linear feet. •Maintained 88 lane miles of road including *Assisted in the construction of the Bruell Street mowing road shoulders, refuse pick up, and hot and cold patching. lift station. • In -Town Road Program -Phase I, $1.6 million. The United Citv of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www yorkvi11e.il.us 2005 Annum Service Report gr ancl," PuMic Water p/roiect UDdates •Construction of one water treatment plant. •Replacement of 1957 River Crossing watermain. Water department UDdates •Produced 479 million gallons of drinking water for residents and businesses of the United City of Yorkville. -Began operating two water treatment plants. • Repaired 20 watermain breaks which caused an approximate loss of 2.235 million gallons of water. -Coordinated and oversaw the rebuilding of •Replaced six fire hydrants. two booster pumps for our existing water -Performed routine flushing of 1,200 hydrants in system. April and October. •Assisted in the repair of four sewer main *Repaired and repainted Well house #3. breaks. • Installed 20 tamper-proof locks on the Kennedy Public Works general update Road raw watermain. *Updated and cataloged water shut off •Brett Behrens obtained a class C public water locations. supply license. • Completed GASB inventory of all city owned •Brian Sorensen obtained a class A public water infrastructure. supply license. *Performed over 5,900 J.U.L.I.E. locates. • Installed 503 -Worked with developers and contractors on new water all development projects. meters and r eplaced 119 existing water 4– meters. • Assisted with the South Central water tower repainting. - 1he temporary cofferclain (1�iCftlred above) was used for one vveek. - The United City of YnrkAle City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630.553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us Cl Annual Service Report o City Web Page & Technology *Received an A bond rating from Fitch Ratings •Installed a dedicated T-1 connection to City and maintained an A- Standard & Poor's bond rating. Hall. *Upgraded City Hall's network infrastructure, -issued a $7.25 million Library bond. including the installation of a new financial *issued a $3.825 million alternate revenue accounting system dedicated server. bond for the city's In -Town Road Program. •Approved a contract to update the design and •Issued a $3.525 million alternate revenue content of the city's Web page. bond for the Countryside Center Redevelopment -Continued work on Geographic Information TIF district. System (GIS) development. *Issued a $2 million alternate revenue bond for Radium Compliance/Water Improvement Fflonance projects. *Updated the city's purchase order policy. *Received $1,947,070 Illinois Public Water • Expanded residential development fee revenue Supply loan at 2.5 percent simple interest rate. forecasting up to 10 years into the future. •Issued $11.3 million alternate revenue bond *Approved a $9.4 million Raintree Village II for the Rob Roy Creek Interceptor Project. Special Service Area (SSA) bond. • Hosted a second annual Special Service Area educational seminar for various groups. UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE -Extended levy rate of .6751 TAX LEVY RATES decreased from 2004 rate of .7326. 1 *Estimated city equalized assessed 0.9 valuation increase of $71,470,529 0.8 0.7 *Estimated 2005 tax levy revenue 0.6 increase of $289,670. 0.5 ❑ CITY 0.4 ❑LIBRARY *Total estimated tax levy revenue to 0.3 the city: $2,035,873. 0.2 — 0.1 - 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 YEAR The United City of Yo City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www yorkville.iLus , "�D cip 005 A nnuai Service Report R nance UNITED CITY OF YORFMLLE EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUES (IN MILLIONS) $350 - -- - — - -- - - -- - - - - -- — -- - -- - — $300 r $250 l� $200�bk $150 I ti�� $100 - 6 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Estimated *Completed and approved 2004 -2005 audit •Completed the GASB 34 compliance process. •Total city assets (including infrastructure) $90,315,098. -Completed and approved 2004 -2005 treasurer's report. • Developed acid approved 2004 -2005 revised budget. •Developed and approved 2005 -2006 fiscal year budget. United City of Yorkville United City of ' Yorkvilie General Fund Budget 2005/2006 General Fund Budget 2005/2006 Expense by Department Revenue Summary - Other Property Tax ED Administration & Finance $843,750 $1,393,821 $5,134,030 5 ° /C 8% Sales Tax 3% 2% 0 Engineering $373,132 $2,308,900 29 °/u \ 13% ❑ Police $2,145,143 Other Taxes 52% 2% ® Streets & Alleys $9,459,954 — _— $1,861,676 12% 10% Health & Sanitation $571,170 License, Permits, o Planning & Devebpment Road Funding Fees $324,607 $8,900,210 $2,699,679 49% 15% - -- - Tie U nited City o f City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 a Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 a Fax: 630.553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us C1ro� 2005 Annual Service Report L IE In 2004 the United City of Yorkville residents approved a referendum to allow the Library Board to construct a new 34,000 square -foot building adjoining the current facility. Voters also approved money to renovate the existing building, which will be used for meeting rooms and facilities. The new space will allow the library to expand its services to meet the needs of Yorkville's growing population. The library expansion project is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2007. Yorkville Public Librar 05,358 residents in the United City of Yorkville have been issued a library card. :,.. •2,032 children are attending programs through the library. 9 *Resources owned: • Books 23,982 •Periodicals 273 • Videos 566 *Audio recordings 1,087 •Serials /newspapers 99 • Total 2 6, 007 - •A total of 58,885 items have been checked .Interlibrary loan program: The Yorkville Public out of the library. Library participates in a Interlibrary loan t ` _ . program that last 375 children and 45 year borrowed 6,684 books p g Y •' adults participated in from other libraries for its patrons and lent out the summer reading 4,434 books to other libraries. program. b' 1 United City i City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 a Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 6 ,= s ° 2005 Annu Service Report Mission Statement: To act in unison with the United City of Yorkville's goals and to enhance the recreation opportunities for residents. d m i n i strafl o • Worked with an te -Expanded the Corporate Sponsorship Program architect which increased revenues and profits for the ; # •�� , and other ,� �Cannon 'k Ridge l 1 City Golf Outing, Music Under the Stars and departments '. _ f.'Jl the Parks and Recreation program guide. - ��,: ,, to design -Park board member David Cathey retired. and con - *Resident Gary Golinski joins Park Board. struct a new parks' •Secured $74,000 grant from the Illinois maintenance Estates P ark is almost complete. Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) facility. for park development. *Was awarded $362,000 Open Space Land •Expanded youth soccer and all sports programs Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant by 10 percent. from the Illinois Department of Natural •Developed parks job analysis areas. Resources (IDNR) for the Whispering Meadows -Completed the semi - annual park tours. Development. Scott Sleezer and Park Board member Tammy Smock traveled to Springfield - Expanded adult interest programs. to give a presentation to the IDNR board *Secured Kendall County Youth Service Grant regarding this development. for $2,000. • Updated staff goals and focus areas, assessed -Updated athletic field reservation policy. the replacement schedule, and made budget •Secured agreement with local churches adjustments. and private organizations for facility use. Development •Secured a $200,000 grant from the state of *Opened the Beecher Park concession stand Illinois to construct 4.23 miles of bicycle for the second year. trail as part of the regional Blackberry Creek -Updated and adopted the Parks Master plan. trail corridor that runs through Kendall and .Completed development of Kiwanis Park in Kane counties. Country Club Hills subdivision for $148,000. •Secured a $128,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the .Completed development of Rice Park in Rivers Edge subdivision for $150,000. development of Cannonball Estates Park. *Continue to work with developers to secure -After numerous town meetings residents voted future land acquisition and guide them on yes to have a park in their neighborhood. preparing the site to comply with park A tree house themed Gilbert Park was con - standards. structed on the corners of Adrian and West Washington Street. The United C'tv of Yo rkvi 11 e City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 2005 Annual Service Report •Consultants Sente -Rubel Bosman -Lee were court. The park has been landscaped using hired to complete a space needs and budget native trees and planting to coincide with the analysis for a proposed new parks' theme of the park, maintenance building. •Coordinated with the developers to design *Conducted three resident town meetings for and construct Rotary Park in the Grande new park developments. Reserve Development. The first of nine park •Designed and constructed sites in this development, Rotary Park feature Sunflower Park which a high adventure playground. The 90' zip features a farm - themed line gives kids the feel of flying while the playground. Park amenities mini skate park provides a skateboards and include a pear orchard, inline skates alike. Regulation sized baseball daylily crop rows and a barn fields, two shelters and a jogging trail complete the ark. style shelter. The park also p features a circular sized Future goals and planning basketball court to maxi- The following is a list of recommendations for the mize play and various next three years pertaining to policies, plans, surveys, height basketball nets to needs assessments, community growth, facilities, ensure play for any age. budget and personnel. It also includes a hitching post style bike Administration rack and tractor seat benches. *Currently working with contractors and -Implement the recommendations established vendors to design and construct a 50+ lighted by the Parks Master Plan, community surveys ball field complex. When completed the and evaluations. complex will feature three ball fields, a *Evaluate and update cooperative agreements. playground, concession stand, and over 150 • Identify new grant funding and private partner - street parking spaces. ship avenues for facility development and *Coordinating with the Illinois Department of acquisition. Natural Resources for the upcoming •Complete and recommend a Recreation reconstruction of Glen D. Palmer Dam —Phase Standard Policy which will justify the need I and Phase 11. for additional Recreation Department staff per *The Parks Department constructed a transition- programs offered. al ball field adjacent to the playground in the Fox Hill Development with the needs of Facilities the Yorkville Youth Baseball and Softball •A new concession building will open in the Association in mind. fall of 2006 at Grande Reserve Regional Park. *Constructed Cannonball Estates Park which *Develop a "needs based" facility plan for is currently 80 percent complete. This Civil future recreational facility and office (fall 2007). War themed -park features a fort playground, an octagonal shelter and a circular basketball The tiled f y of Vorkvi'lle City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 2005 Annual Servi - m6 �~ e� G •Expand the recruitment and acknowledgement of volunteers. *Create new special events targeting family - participation. •Offer a second pre - school south of town. •Offer services to active adult/senior groups. �L_ �- �a9, Staff Development `. *Tony Houle and Ryan Horner obtained the Playground Inspectors Certificate. This is a Rotdry Park is in the Grande Reserve SUbdivision. written exam taken every three years to keep up to date on the latest guidelines from the Personnel Consumer Products Safety Commission, As the community continues to increase in population American Standards for Testing Materials and the United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Americans with Disabilities Act. Department will be faced with targeting needs and creating new programs as well as planning and *Jamie Jackson and Tony Houle attended both preparing for an increase in enrollment in the current the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association offerings. and National Parks and Recreation Association 2006 -2007 staff addition recommendations conferences. *Special Program Supervisor (full time, May 2006) •AII staff became certified in Adult and Infant •Toddler -Pre School Instructor (part time) CPR and First Aid. *Offer an opportunity for another Internship •AII staff are United States Department of Agriculture licensed pesticide operators. This •Hire concession stand personnel for facility license allows staff to apply herbicides, pesti- operations cides, and fertilizers to city owned property. *Facility Manager (full time, fall 2007) •AII staff are licensed CDL Class B drivers or Services above. -All staff has attended other seminars or has •Implement recreation standards for program received training in various areas to advance planning and recruitment. in the areas of development, maintenance, *Continue to expand the program offerings to safety and human resources. residents throughout the city— target teens and -Tony Houle created a report to maintain safety active adults. inspection records. *Incorporate new offerings for areas of underserved. *Jamie Jackson developed new check sheets for staff and seasonal employees to expedite the *Promote and expand the resources, referrals operations of the turf division. and networking of community partners for individuals and families. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 0 C /TY 2005 Annual Service Report t Yorkville Police Department 2005 Summary *Two training sessions were held for the Beverage Alcohol Seller Educational Training (BASSET) program. *The Yorkville Police Department hired Behr Pfizenmaier as its first cadet for a the newly formed Cadet Program. -,`was His responsibilities include ordinance enforcement and assisting with community ! programs, while also studying criminal assist in hurricane Katrina operations. They also justice at Waubonsee Community College. attended the Federal Weapons of Mass Destruction *The Citizens Police Trainer training in Fort McCullen, Alabama. Academy held two 13 -week sessions. 'The Illinois Lawn Enforcement Medal of Honor was awarded to Sergeant Terry Klingel and I *Continue to work officer Robert Hart. This is presented to "law 1w with the Citizens enforcement officers who have been killed Police Academy or seriously injured in the line of duty or who Alumni Association. have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism *The city -wide while performing their duties as law enforce- Emergency Operations ment officers." Plan (EOP) was completed. As a result, the . An investigations unit was formed consisting Regional Institute for Community Policing of two detectives and a detective sergeant. (RICP) awarded the Yorkville Police Department Detectives Jim Presoak and Stacy Mot a $10,000 grant. successfully completed Northwestern *Commendations, achievements and University's 200 -hour Criminal Forensic appreciation awards —A total of three Investigative Techniques program. commendations and three achievement -The Neighborhood Watch program continues awards were given to Yorkville officers to flourish with a total of 101 groups city -wide. this year. -The second annual National Night Out *Continued DARE program for first, third, was a huge success with approximately fifth and seventh graders. 300 people in attendance. *Provided security at the Fourth of July festivities .Officers took a total of 2,598 police reports. and Riverfront Festival. -Overnight parking ban ordinance was passed. *Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS)— Sergeant Hart and Lieutenant *Sergeant Hilt graduated from Northwestern Schwartzkopf were deployed for two weeks to University's School of Police Staff and Command. The United City of Yo City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours —M -F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.ill.us �^~~��U U�U �`�� ,�� ~ 2005 � Ux u��0 ��,U YfU^=�� Report | | " ~~ Each year elected officials uf the United City cf *Help school district to get schools built Yorkville identify oseries o/ strategic goals that will -Create Yorkville as a "dest guide them in envisioning the future and quality of life for the city and its residents. Over the coming RouD»U §i year the City Council will use its best efforts to *Expand cadet programs address, ohneundw/nr�toaccump|i�htheso�oa|s ' . * Identify and fix safe pedestrian routes ~~.~ Needs �`°�n, ��^0s *Barand restaurant smoking bans wErnpovverpolicetofight "meth" labs -Public vvorksfacilitv ' wPurchuso new world software wMentoringprograrn for new officials and staff *Agreements for enforcement on private *Approve park maintenance facility proporh/--zorotolerance on handicap parking *Formalize hiring process violatio m|ncrease support staff for council ° Inventory process Quality of Life *Internal promotions m[itYspnnsoncd "Landmark Event" held at *Aevievv attorney dnne needs ' the riverfront *Onternnine short and long term use for old post ' off ice *Public/nrivabapadnership for pe�ornning arts � */\nnua� reh�a1forcity council *Ynuth Center, with citizen input/advisory groups *Stren��enpa�ners�ipsvvit�ot�er�overnrnen- ` *Facilitate use of other public facilities for ta| agencies community groups F *Expand programs for citizens with disabilities *[[}ARsaccounts *Favea bicycle trail from Route 71 to Riverfront to Silver Springs State Park *[n-pay for health insurance wTaxrnlinfforneedy *k�u/d-year capita| budgets :Tennis courts *Modify report ' ��0�� *Budget pruden1ly--setaside funds for future Technology ° +"' projects wPubiic portal for dissemination of information wE�ectroni�connnnunicahon for staff ��u�d��/�� ' ' staff ~� °�^"°' °~=~~~ *Kecord management systems -Aggressively attract large tax base providers , �� n�Q *AUractbusinesses that provide good jobs ~""° " �""� � *At higher education campus °Tb provide public transportation and form � *At multi-phase senior housing partnerships with others—Rush-Copley, *Review S5/\ policy trolleys |oAurora, Park N' Ride -Small business incentives Bridge crossing—identify locations *Limit stop lights where possible—create o *Road improvements—includes Game Farm Rd. country look for south region *Update and identify funding for in-town road *Identify Yorkville nn monuments and increase locations, frontage (Ring Road) development, use of city flag encourage private transportation (cabs) ~0�� United mu�~~_� �~�e �� Yorkville � �� '� �� `~ �~��~~~�� ~�,�� =~� City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville,, IL 60560 -a Hours—M~UE 8 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. 630^553^4350 w Fax: 630^ 553.7575 w www YE DC Yorkville Economic Development Corporation Yorkville Economic Development C 207 Hillcrest Avenue Yorkville, IL 60560 j Phone: 630- 553 -0843 Fax: 630 - 553 -0889 Lynn Dubajic, Executive Director Email: dubajic @yedconline.org Website: www.yedconline.org Presentation for. it 1 I Annual Report to the United City of Yorkville February 28, 2006 { 4rxxcb� ek� ae I i i L. 2006 REPORT TO THE YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL YORKVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OVERALL STRATEGIES FOR 2006: - Focus on raising awareness with significant regional and national developers, and commercial real estate brokers. - Interface with individuals and franchisees that will provide opportunities to fill current vacant space, or space committed to be built, in order to create the image of our continuous growth. - Continue to focus on relationships with residential developers and the City to obtain results that meet the quality of life standard requested and population to support balanced commercial growth. ACTION STEPS: - Continuously call on current Yorkville businesses. - Continuously call on prospective Yorkville businesses. - Implement marketing materials consistent with YEDC goals and objectives, including new marketing techniques and vehicles such as CD ROM, and specialized brochures. Hold a minimum of one Marketing Committee meeting annually to review and /or update marketing materials. - Develop and implement press release program to showcase new business and development to the residents and business community of Yorkville. - Develop events to showcase velocity of residential development to individuals directly involved with commercial development. - Continue the process of building relationships with local and statewide organizations, to further referral sources. - Continue education processes, which offer opportunities for the business community access to programs, which bolster the business climate. - Develop processes to expose current businesses to perspective customers, through marketing events and techniques. - Participate in local, regional and national events where perspective business clients are present. - Utilize educational opportunities on Economic Development as available. CONTINUING PARTNERSHIPS: Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad (BNSF). The BNSF Railway has partnered with several Illinois Communities such as Yorkville to form the Illinois Route 34 Logistics Corridor. Through this partnership, BNSF provides access to coast -to -coast markets and opportunities in favorable business environments that help keep companies competitive in today's global market. The US Route 34 Corridor connects shippers via road and rail to regional, national, and international markets through BNSF's Logistics Park — Chicago. The Route 34 Logistics Corridor runs from the Greater Chicago area to within 30 miles of the Mississippi River. (See Illinois Route 34 Logistic Corridor attachment.) YEDC Report February 2006 Page 2 River Valley Workforce Investment Board and Workforce Information Committee: The River Valley WIB represents Kendall, Kane & DeKalb Counties. It is the goal of this Board to assist in preparedness and future employment needs of the business community in these three counties. The group works together to help determine which industry sectors are showing growth and decline, current and future workforce supply, education, transportation, and quality of life for the area. The Workforce information Committee reviews, economic information, employment statistics, industry/employment projects, number of businesses in the area -list by size and category, and unemployment percentages in the State by area. Focus also provides labor market, population and demographic information for the three county area for members to review and discuss what they want to review on a regular basis, and how to best utilize IDES data to analyze, to inventory what data is out there, standardize it and make it useful for the local area workforce. UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS: i TRADE SHOWS: International Council of Shopping Centers: (ICSC) February 13 & 14, 2006 — Alliance Program &Idea Exchange in Chicago (2 Day event with community showcase booth - 6 th year participating) May 21 to 24, 2006 — Spring Convention, Las Vegas (4 Day event — 4 th year participating) September 7 & 8, 2006 — Chicago Deal Making (2 Day event — 6 th year participating) September 25 & 26, 2006 — ICSC 2006 Fall Conference (2 Day educational event — moves nationally from city to city) National Manufacturing Week (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL): March 21 to 23, 2006 — This event focuses on every aspect of manufacturing business, and provides priceless insights from global leaders in manufacturing and technology. Will act as State /Local rep (Multiple day event — 5 th year participating) Plastics USA Trade Show (McCormick Place): June 19 to 23, 2006 - Will act as State /Local rep (Multiple day event — 5 th year participating) i YEDC Report February 2006 Page 3 YEDC SPONSORED EVENTS: i "Aiming for Success" Job and Career Fair: Annual Spring event will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Yorkville High School Cafeteria. In 2005 there were 40 businesses that participated with over 400 prospective employee candidates in attendance. This event not only offered employment opportunities, but also workshops with resume writing and interviewing skills. Yorkville Business Institute: This series of educational workshops will be facilitated by high profile experts in fields of study that are deemed of value by Yorkville area business, and be jointly sponsored by the YEDC and Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics will focus on sales and marketing, customer service, technology, and security. We are very pleased to say that in 2005 over 100 Yorkville business professionals took part in this very successful series. The dates for 2006 are Friday May 12 and a Friday in November which be announced at a later time. Summer Outing 2006: I � This "fun" social event allowed prospective Yorkville businesses an opportunity to get to know current stakeholders. In 2006 we will be headed for Miller Park in Milwaukee on Thursday, August 10th, to see the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers. YEDC Annual Meeting 2006: Our 6 Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, October g at the Yorkville High School Cafeteria. We review and acknowledge the accomplishments for new development and business expansion that have taken place during the past 12 months. It is also a time to look forward to the upcoming year, and offer "thanks" to the partnerships and relationships that were so important to the Yorkville business community. We are currently coordinating an important keynote speaker for this annual event. Commercial Broker Tour of Yorkville: The YEDC will host a half -day tour of Yorkville for a select group of commercial real estate brokers who are directly responsible for major national and regional retailers, as empowered site selectors for future locations. This event will begin as a "Road Tour" aboard a deluxe motor coach, be scripted to allow maximum information and highlights, end with a luncheon, and take place in the late summer. YEDC Report February 2006 Page 4 TARGETED ADVERTISING 2006: "Northern Illinois Real Estate Magazine" — Listing in June and November Economic Development Directories. "Illinois Real Estate Journal" — Quarter page ad in four issues. March, May, September, and November 2006. "Metro- Chicago Retail Space Guide" - Half page color ad in both the Spring and Fall issues. Distributed at ICSC events, and direct mail. Tag ads in both the Spring and Fall issues. "Metro- Chicago Business Park Guide" — Distributed at CoreNet and IRDC events, and direct mail. Tag ads in both the Spring and Fall issues. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: - Current staff includes: o Lynn Dubajic, Executive Director o Brenda Stombres, Office Manager o Alice Kauffman, General Office Assistant i - New Elected Officers and Board Members as of January 2006: o Rich Artman, Chairman & Board Member o Art Prochaska, Vice Chairman & Board Member o Chad Gunderson, Treasurer & Board Member o Tom Thomas, Secretary & Board Member o Mike Burks, Board Member o Drew Daniels, Board Member o Dr. Tom Engler, Board Member o Dick Faltz, Board Member o Stan Free, Board Member o Jeff Freeman, Board Member o Don Hamman, Board Member o Larry Kingston, Board Member o Nick Loise, Board Member o Harold Oliver, Board Member o Jason Poppen, Board Member o Nancy Wilson, Board Member o John Zediker, Board Member Current Membership 0 17 Executive Member 0 77 General Members 0 103 Associate Members FOR A TOTAL OF 197 MEMBERS . .t us E , 9 The 111 nois Route 34 Logistics Corridor r Benefits of relocating along US34 Access to the BNSF Logistics Superior distribution locations Park— Chicago Combine your intermodal, automotive, Connect to regional, national and international distribution and warehousing facilities in one markets via road, rail, air or barge. U.S. Route 34 convenient industrial park located on BNSF's leads directly to Chicago's transportation hubs premier rail routes from Chicago to the West and BNSF s full service Logistics Park - Chicago, placing a full range of multi -modal transportation Coast. BNSF's Logistics Park - Chicago operates as a distribution hub, streamlining both inbound opportunities within reach. and outbound transportation through the Accommodating community Chicago area, instantly connecting you to major national and international markets incentives Benefit from tax credits and a number of business BNSF Logistics Park - Chicago (LPC) is a state- incentives. Economic development organizations of- the -art freight logistics center designed to will assist with critical tasks such as locating integrate direct rail, truck, transload and appropriate real estate or streamlining the intermodal services with distribution and permitting process. warehousing in one location. Located just 30 miles south east of Chicago, LPC is the new Ample room for expansion national model for freight logistics services. WA Plan for expansion with the flexibility you need to LPC is part of BNSF's economic development grow at your own pace. Affordable real estate and strategy for creating strategically - placed available land give you room to build additional Logistics Parks that work to integrate multiple facilities as you need them, without having to modes of transportation at central sites. This relocate. gives customers options, and having options � Qn means having flexibility. Logistics Park Hl uall of life advantages include: Now Move to a safe, friendly place where your Greater Efficiency Centrally located facilities employees can raise their families at a create greater efficiencies for shippers. comfortable cost of living. Affordable housing, good schools and quality health care facilities Considerable Cost Savings Locating make the U.S. Route 34 communities great places distribution centers near transportation hubs $ to live. creates considerable cost savings. Because 60% Immediat available skilled of distribution costs are transportation related, y we estimate the shippers save as much as $1 Workforces per square foot annually. Competitive Transit Times Rail transit times Get access to a pool of enthusiastic workers with a range of skills and labor rates. A number of are equal to truck, with prices often 25% lower, colleges, universities, and vocational and occupational training centers are located along Differentiated Services BNSF offers shippers the corridor to bring your workforce up to speed different speeds for different needs, with some with the latest technological changes. of the fastest rail routes connecting major markets. 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Prochaska, Jr., Mayor of the United City of C sr' ; �� °° Y y proclaim February g p Yorkville, do hereby ry 26 through March 5, 2006, Peace Corps r� Week in the United City of Yorkville. �tFF, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th day of February 2006, A.D. t, �- � 4eL I r II44 I {/, I � 4 :� I s _ , I Fl. Ci � `: 'v Arthur F. Prochaska, J ayor , .M, ' I. ��1 Glt 4 � r :�Qa �',.°r•d` e.r.c � Ga �O �� '�'�`l c:e.G6('.(i0 G �:e`. •6'...,: �e:e. ^� f '� acc ", r' ^�� ❑ c . � q � \ �cU.6�ic I ' �lrV�� ©enaY��« i { I ,_L�•- �Cace _�, w � �� ®� ®�'-- �s - �� ® ° � � ® ®�a?z�� ms� ec rr:G�� ;, [.,. �tLO Err. �^ _'FS- _ __ _ _ ""� -� ��+ s � � �•-. — __ � = _�'� e -e