Public Works Minutes 2017 05-16-17Page 1 of 4
APPROVED 6/20/17
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
IN ATTENDANCE:
Committee Members
Chairman Joel Frieders Alderman Jackie Milschewski
Alderman Seaver Tarulis Alderman Ken Koch (arr. 6:10pm)
Other City Officials
Mayor Gary Golinski Interim Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
City Administrator Bart Olson Engineer Brad Sanderson, EEI
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse Parks & Recreation Director Tim Evans
Other Guests: None
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Joel Frieders
Citizen Comments: None
Previous Meeting Minutes: April 18, 2017
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business:
(moved forward on agenda)
7. PW 2017-42 Riverfront Park Playground Update
Mr. Olson gave an update on this item. He said the area has been tested twice with contaminants found
each time. This makes it unsuitable for a playgound without mitigation, so engineers have been asked
to provide a quote for a full excavation/refill. He said there are three options for remediation.
1. Excavation of the site with TIF eligibility of $360,000, this option is recommended
2. Leave the dirt in place, encapsulate and move the playground
3. Take no action and accept future risks (not a viable option)
He said the State had discovered contamination in the riverbank when they excavated 10 years ago for
the canoe chute.
Alderman Frieders supported the first option saying the City must take action since it is an ethics issue
and the origins of contamination are unknown. Alderman Tarulis said action needs to be taken, but
encapsulation is not a good option. Questions were raised by Alderman Milschewski if it is an isolated
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area being fed into and if it's coming from commercial buildings. Mr. Olson said the source of
contamination is not known, however, it is highest on the east side of the property. There was also a
discussion of the safety of capping the area after remediation.
Chairman Frieders asked if any grants are available for a cleanup. Mr. Olson said there are grants,
however, they are multi-year projects with many requirements. He noted the Brownfield study on the
FS property took 4-5 years. Money for cleanup would come from the Parks budget, TIF funds, some
deficit spending and inter-fund loans. Mr. Olson said the costs are not eligible for insurance
reimbursement.
Mr. Olson said it must be decided whether or not to accept Terracon's quote or seek other bids. The
insurance company will also have input. This item will go to Park Board for discussion and to the full
Council on June 13. The committee was in favor of Option #1. Mr. Evans noted that other projects
have been done in other areas of the park with no contamination found.
1. PW 2017-36 Well No. 7 Rehabilitation – Engineering Agreement
The cost is $14,000 for design and $14,000 for construction engineering and Mr. Olson said these
expenses are covered in the budget. This item moves to the consent agenda.
2. PW 2017-37 Game Farm and Somonauk Improvements – Authorization No. 6
This change order is a result of closing out the project with IDOT. A couple changes were noted
including a negative balance of $2,860.07. This moves to the consent agenda.
3. PW 2017-38 Road to Better Roads Program-Additional Work
Mr. Sanderson said the bids for the 3 projects were so low that the City has an additional $480,000 to
spend on other projects. In talks with D Construction, they have agreed to hold the prices for any
additional work. He presented a spreadsheet showing suggested additonal work that could be done
includng the high school parking lot, Wing Rd. and patching on Walsh Dr. Alderman Koch objected to
just patching and said Walsh needs to be re-done. A Pavilion Road repair is also needed due to creek
erosion near the road. Mr. Olson asked for a further explanation on the quality of the road base on
Walsh vs. Spring St. and the cost of Pavilion if allowed to deteriorate further. If Pavilion is allowed to
deteriorate more than 24 months, the road might have to be closed.
As another option, Mr. Sanderson said half of Walsh could be done this year. The committee
discussed delaying some of the other projects in order to fix Walsh Dr. Alderman Frieders suggested
delaying work on the Old 2nd building, however, Mr. Olson said if the use of the parking lot is desired,
work is needed. Mr. Sanderson said he will have a formal proposal from D Construction regarding
Walsh Dr. at the next meeting. Repairs for Fox Rd., Elizabeth and State St. were also discussed.
Mr. Olson discussed the high school parking lot and said the school would pave the City's half of the
rear parking lot in exchange for the City turning over ownership to the school, however, the City does
not want to relinquish the lot. The project has begun and payment would be needed immediately for
the City's half.
4. PW 2017-39 Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring
Flow monitoring is recommended on Somonauk St. to check the capacity of the sanitary sewer since it
dumps from a 15” to a 12” pipe, said Mr. Sanderson. He said a lift station in Raintree Village will also
be checked. Mr. Dhuse said his department has been trying to locate the problem and a pump has also
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burned out. The committee agreed this should be done and the item will be placed on the consent
agenda.
5. PW 2017-40 ADA Transition Plan – Engineering Agreement
This is a contract with EEI for an ADA transition plan required by a 1993 federal law now being
enforced. The contract is for $34,910 and the money is budgeted. Sidewalks transitioning into streets
and pathways will be surveyed and repaired if needed. This item moves to the consent agenda.
6. PW 2017-41 Cedarhurst Back-up SSA
Mr. Olson said this is a procedural ordinance to cover detention basins and if Cedarhurst does not
maintain their infrastructure, the SSA would cover it. This will move forward to a Public Hearing in
the near future. He added that about 12 other subdivisions have no active backup SSA's This matter
moves to the Council consent agenda.
8. EDC 2017-31 Small Cell Antennas
Ms. Willrett said this is an amendment to the zoning code, previously discussed at EDC and will be
heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission. Small cell companies have been requesting to place
small cell antennas in the public right-of-way. She said it could take away tax rebates in the future for
agreements with ComEd and other utilities. Other municipalities are also reviewing to protect their
rights. Two small cell tower applications have been made since last fall, one of which was denied.
The language will be revised to read that small antennas can be placed on top of existing antennas or
poles. Alderman Koch commented that if wi-fi is desired in the parks etc., the City must ensure it is
allowed in the code. This matter will proceed to the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 14.
Old Business:
1. PW 2017-32 Traffic Control – Yorkville Intermediate School
Mr. Olson said this was a citizen-initiated complaint after a rear-end accident to a bus. He spoke with
Mr. Romano of the school district and they are aware of the issues of traffic backing up during student
pick-ups. There are crossing guards and signs already in place and the City recommends no further
action.
Additional Business:
Alderman Milschewski discussed these items:
A citizen in a nursing home recently received a $949 water bill for her home. Mr. Olson said the City
is looking into it and can test the water meter, however, the charges cannot be waived.
A resident of Orange St. said lines were pulled down and ComEd later installed a new pole which is
leaning and the old pole is still in place. The citizen said there is also gravel all over. Mr. Olson will
follow-up on this situation.
A sidewalk on Hawthorne is in need of repair and Mr. Dhuse will investigate.
The path by Stevens on Rt. 47 is sunken and has a poor patch. Mr. Ratos will ask for a barricade.
There is standing water by the grain silo near the riverfront and is foul smelling. Water is also draining
from the silo.
Striping is needed on Heustis and VanEmmon.
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The sawmill property is overgrown again, forcing drivers coming into town on Van Emmon to pull far
forward for visibility. Mr. Olson said this will be addressed as part of the whole property maintenance
issue.
Alderman Tarulis discussed these issues:
He produced a photo of curbwork needed on Center. The citizen said damage was done to his
driveway, however, not all driveways were fixed as a result of the road repaving unless they were
heavily damaged.
Heartland has requested speed bumps. Speed studies can be done, however, a default speed limit may
not be able to be changed. Mr. Olson will contact the citizen requesting.
Street lights at Center Parkway and Countryside have not been working for a year. Kendall & Center
also have non-operational lights.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:51pm.
Minutes respectfully transcribed by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker