COW Minutes 1998 03-19-98 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 19, 1998
Present: Bob Johnson, Art Prochaska, Richard Sticka, Dan Kramer, Kathy
Jones, Jerry Lynch, Tom Sowinski, Jeff Spang, Richard Scheffrahn, Jim
Nanninga, J.T. Johnson, Larry Kot, Cindy Ketcham.
B-3 Zoning-With the text change for B-3 Zoning change, is was suggested to
Attorney Kramer to review the B-4 zoning. B-3 zoning directly affects the B-4
zoning. The zoning change will make the maximum heights of buildings 35 feet.
This item is to be placed on the March 26 agenda.
McCurdy Washington Subdivision-This item has been recommended by the
Planning commission, but wants it to be placed on the April 9 agenda. There is
a need for an updated plat. There will need to be two motions. One to approve
the zoning and the second to approve the preliminary plat.
Robert E. Lee Re-zoning-Tabled to EDC
Kuczkowski Re-zoning-Tabled to EDC
The February Water Report to be placed on the March 26 agenda. Also a
notation was made that there is a hole on Dolph St. that needs to be repaired.
Minneci Recapture-A request for approval of the text change. A"real` start date
and the interest rate need to be placed in the document. This Item is to be
placed on the March 26 agenda.
Public Works Building-The bid price came in at $65,677. There would be an
additional cost of$15,000 to $19,000 for the concrete. The plumbing would be
done by Public Works. The figures need to be finalized before the vote on
March 26.
Sunset Motel Annex-A signed voluntary annexation agreement has been
obtained. This would allow a 3 year tax rebate and to waive the hook-up fees.
This item to be placed on the March 26 agenda. There will also be a Public
Hearing prior to the city council meeting.
There will be a joint council and planning commission meeting held on April 25
at 9 AM. This meeting will be an open forum and will need a public notice.
Com. Ed. Agreement-The agreement proposed by Com. Ed. allows for an 18"
easement. There is a need to discuss with Com. Ed. and review the actual
width. This item will be placed on the March 26 agenda in hopes of a re-write
that will include the permanent easement at 20 feet and a 50 feet construction
easement. If an agreement can not be reached with Com. Ed. this item will be
tabled.
Dode "Stark" Development-Information will be forwarded to the developer for
their input. It will then be brought back to the Planning Commission.
The February Building report to be placed on the March 26 agenda.
Additional Business:
A concern was presented to review the website. A proposal to maybe bid to
purchase a service to regularly update the site. Maybe set up guidelines for a
contract and develop an adhock committee to look into this matter.
There will be information placed in the Kendall County Record and to the Aurora
Beacon for brokers to submit insurance proposals to the city.
The latest proposal has been presented to the School Board. They will meet on
March 23 at 7:30 PM. to discuss the easement,
There will be a downtown meeting on March 23.
The meeting then adjourned into Executive Session
Respectfully submitted by Cindy Ketcham
CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 19, 1998
B-3 ZONING CHANGE
A motion was made by Alderman Prochaska for the purpose to hold a public meeting to
discuss changes to B-3 zoning. The motion was seconded by Alderman Lynch.
Alderman Prochaska, aye Alderman Sowinski, aye
Alderman Sticka, aye Alderman Lynch, aye
Alderman Jones, aye Alderman Spang, aye
Alderman Stafford and Alderman Kot were absent.
Others present: Mayor Robert Johnson, Attorney Dan Kramer, City Administrator Jim
Nanninga, Police Chief Anton Graff, J. T. Johnson, City Treasurer Richard Scheffrahn,
Cindy Ketcham, Jeff Wyton.
The meeting was brought to order by Mayor Robert Johnson for the purpose of explaining
the changes that would be made to B-3 zoning. The current height for a B-3 zoned
structure was set at 25 feet. The current height for a structure zoned B-2 is set at 35 feet.
It was felt that it would be wise to adjust B-3 zoning to conform to similar standards that
are set in B-2.
This information has been discussed with Fire Chief Michael Hitzemann.
There was no discussion from the floor.
A motion to adjourn from the Public Meeting was made by Alderman Sowinski and
seconded by Alderman Lynch.
Alderman Prochaska, aye Alderman Spang, aye
Alderman Sowinski, aye Alderman Jones, aye
Alderman Lynch, aye Alderman Sticka, aye
Alderman Stafford and Alderman Kot were absent.
Respectfully by Cindy Ketcham