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RIVERFRONT BUILDING
301 E. HYDRAULIC STREET Yorkville, IL 60560 / 630.553.4341
AGENDA
May 24, 2004
Revised: 5/21/04
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Dave Cathey, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard
Korinek, Bob Pilmer, School District Liason, Alderman Paul James
Introduction of Guests and/or City Officials, Staff:
Park and Recreation Director—Laura Brown
Park Foreman - Scott Sleezer
City Land Planner- Mike Schoppe
Public Comments:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes—May 10, 2004
Bills Review:
Cash Analysis
Bill List
Developer's Presentation
Tanglewood Trails
Theidel Property - Pulte Homes
Bristol Bay- Centex Homes
Reports
Director's Report
Final Report of Golf Outing
Concession Stand Summary
Old Business:
City Council actions for bid opening results for black top driveway at Beecher Park
Naming of Parks -Prairie Park
New Business:
Bid Opening Results for River's Edge Park Playground Equipment
Request to purchase Park vehicles
Rosati's Pizza Contract
Schedule for the Semi annual tour and review of parks
Schedule for updating the Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Schedule for Schoppe Designs Park design and development
Additional Business:
Correspondence:
Miscellaneous Press Release
Adjournment
Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department Board Meeting
Park And Recreation Administrative Offices
RIVERFRONT BUILDING
301 E. HYDRAULIC STREET Yorkville, IL 60560/ 630.553.4341
AGENDA
May 24, 2004
Call to Order:
Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Dave Cathey, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard
Korinek, Bob Pilmer, School District Liason, Alderman Paul James
Introduction of Guests and/or City Officials, Staff:
Park and Recreation Director—Laura Brown
Park Foreman— Scott Sleezer
City Land Planner—Mike Schoppe
Public Comments:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of May 10, 2004
Bills Review:
Cash Analysis
Bill List
Developers Presentation
Tangle Wood Trails
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Reports
Director',s report
Final report of Golf Outing
Concession Stand Summary
Old Business:
City Council actions for bid opening results for black top driveway at Beecher Park
Naming of Parks—Prairie Park
New Business:
Bid Opening results for Rivers Edge Park Playground Equipment
Request to purchase Park vehicles
Rosati's Pi77a Contract
Schedule for the Semi annual tour and review of parks
Schedule for updating the Parks and Open Space Master Plan
Schedule for Schoppe Designs Park design and development
Park Board annual establishment of park liaisons
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Additional Business:
Correspondence:
Miscellaneous press release
Adjournment
Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department
Board Meeting
May 10,2004
MINUTES
Call to Order-
President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call-
Chris Rollins,Dave Cathey,Ken Koch,Van Truman,Heather Fiala,Richard Korinek
Absent: Bob Pilmer,Alderman Paul James
Guests/City Officials/Staff-
Sue Swithin, Superintendent of Recreation
Public Comment-
None
Approval of Minutes-
Minutes of the April 12,2004 Executive Session were reviewed and unanimously approved,
following a motion by Truman. Koch seconded.
Minutes of the April 26 regular meeting were unanimously approved,following a motion by
Cathey, seconded by Fiala.
Bills Review-
There were no changes,additions,or corrections to the bills.Koch moved to approve the bills as
submitted.Korinek seconded the motion.A roll-call vote was taken:Rollins,yes;Cathey,yes;
Koch,yes; Truman,yes;Fiala,yes;Korinek,yes.Approval was unanimous.
Reports-
Rollins read the Parks Dept.report prepared by Sleezer.
Swithin reviewed highlights of the Rec Dept.report prepared by Scheberl.She also reported the
office was closed on April 30 to allow staff to close out the fiscal year,purge files, and set up for
the new year.
The concession stand opened May 3. Swithin thanked Fiala for representing the Board at the golf
outing.She reported that$4,425 was raised.A complete report of the outing will be provided at
the next board meeting.
Old Business-
Rollins reviewed a memo from City Treasurer, William Powell,requesting Internet access to Parks
and Rec bank accounts.The Board discussed their concerns.They agreed that view-only access to
accounts via the Internet is not an issue,but that further discussion with Powell is needed
regarding his request to be added to bank signature cards for the depat tnient. Swithin will make
this report to Brown. She will also convey the Board's request for an update on the status of the
current money market account.
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May 10,2004
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New Business-
The Board reviewed results of the bidding process for the concession stand driveway.Following
discussion,Fiala made a motion to accept the bid from Aurora Blacktop in the amount of$9,260
and to authorize an additional$2,000 for extras,to be itemized if required. Swithin will ask
Sleezer for a final project report on the concession stand and driveway.Truman seconded the
motion.A roll-call vote was taken:Rollins,yes;Cathey,yes;Koch,yes; Truman,yes;Fiala,yes;
Korinek,yes.Approval was unanimous.
The Board discussed a request by Sleezer,on behalf of the Eberhardt family,to rename Prairie
Park for their daughters, Samantha and Theresa.Truman asked that a decision on this request be
tabled until the next meeting to allow further consideration.The board agreed.Swithin will also
ask Brown to revisit an earlier request for the renaming of Van Emmon Park.
Additional Business-
Rollins noted that the Park,Gazebo and Shelter Reservation Policy has been approved by City
Council.He asked that the policy be put in the standard park policy format and inserted in the
Board Policy Manual.
Correspondence-
The Board reviewed miscellaneous correspondence and vandalism reports.He pointed out that a
memo from Brown to Graff stating the Board's recommendation for job Roy Falls did not
mention the Board's discussion of the possibility for additional programming opportunities or who
would be responsible for the maintenance of the open prairie space. Swithin will call this to
Brown's attention.
Another memo,from Matt Nelson of the Lannert Group, clarified the land requirement forthe
Villas at the Preserve. The correct requirement is 1.98 acres,which will be made in an all-cash
donation by the developer.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. following a motion by Cathey and second by Koch.Approval
was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Rice
Recording Secretary
Next meeting May 24,2004,7:00 p.m.at the Hydraulic Dr.Administrative Office
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PARKS d RECREATION Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department
908 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4357 630.553.4360 fax e-mail: vorkrecdep(a�aol.com
Administrative Office 301 E Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347
Memo
To: Park Board
From: Laura J Brown, Executive Director
Date: May 18, 2004
Re: DIRECTORS REPORT
Park construction status
Riverfront Shelter— shelter ordered. Waiting for engineering drawings and footing in
order to proceed with O'Malley. Project completion is August 2004.
Country Hills Park— Reil construction awarded to the construction bid for the park.
Arrangements are still being addressed with Dwyer. Attached memo outlines the
arrangements made with Dwyer. Follow-up memo by Reil Construction requesting
action by the City to have the developer complete their obligation. Project
completion is June 2004.
Rivers Edge Park— Bid closing on May 19th for the selection of the playground
equipment. Construction bids are being developed by Schoppe Design for construction
to begin by June 2004. Project completion is August 2004.
West Hydraulic greenway— reimbursement paperwork completed for$100,000. Kelly
Kramer is finalizing additional paperwork that is needed by IDNR.
Park E — Grande Reserve — Final selection of playground equipment completed.
Awaiting pricing from MPI for park construction costs. Development should occur in June
2004.
Park D — Grand Reserve — Schoppe Designs completing concept designs.
Sunflower—developer punch list needs to be completed for the site preparation for park
development and construction in Spring of 2005.
Kylyns —final developer punch list needs to be completed for site preparation for park
development and construction in Spring 2005.
Riverfront Park— landscaping plan and riverfront area re-development plans being
completed by Schoppe Design.
Gilbert Park—concept drawings completed, construction to begin in Spring of 2005.
City Council Meeting of May 11, 2004
The Department Heads were reappointed by the City Council with a 7-0 approval
City Administrator
Finance Director
City Engineer
Chief of Police
Building and Zoning Code Official
Executive Director of Park and Recreation
Director of Public Works
Library Director
City Attorney
City Council Meeting of May 11, 2004
Park Board Member Heather Fiala was reappointed for a five year term ending 4/30/09.
Grand Victoria Foundation
Application submitted for a letter of inquiry in support of a grant request (included in
packet).
Grande Reserve Development
Correspondence is included in the Park Board packet regarding Park site D identifying a
change in the land donation and additional cash contribution of$158,920.00 for a
reduction of 2.74 acres.
Staff is requesting Park Board's recommendation for approval with this change in
land and cash contribution.
In addition the Regional Park allocation was identified as 26.1 acres of high and dry land
donation. With the flood plain identification the actual land (high and dry above the 100
year flood plain) will be 23.3 acres. Staff is also requesting direction from the Park
Board regarding this change. Overall we will have 26.1 acres to develop for ball fields,
however, one field will be developed within the 10 year flood plain.
DOMMERMUTH, BRESTAL, COBINE 8L WEST, LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WILLARD F.BRESTAL NAPERVILLE OFFICE
CRAIG J.COBINE 123 WATER STREET
KATHLEEN C.WEST
ROBERT G.GIBBON POST OFFICE BOX 565
EDWARD J.WELCH NAPERVILLE,ILLINOIS 60566-0565
KEVIN M.GENSLER
(630)355-5800
JOHN F.PHILIPCHUCK
STEPHEN J.RHOADES FAX(630)355-5976
KEVIN M.GALLAHER
ROBERTC.J.REILLY,JR. AURORA OFFICE
CHARLES J.CORRIGAN OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK BLDG
`DONALD E.LYNN
111 WEST DOWNER PLACE
ALBIN DOMMERMUTH SUITE 300
1910-1998
'Licensed in New York only AURORA,ILLINOIS 60506
(630)892-5700
April 21, 2004
Ms. Laura Brown
Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
United City of Yorkville
301 Hydraulic Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
RE: Grande Reserve Unit 7
Dear Ms. Brown:
On behalf of MPI-2 Yorkville, I propose the following to satisfy the park donation requirement
for Park D in Unit 7. The annexation agreement required 9.88 acres of park plus 12 acres for the
school site. The actual park site is 7.14 acres of land. The difference of 2.74 acres shall be
satisfied by the construction of bicycle/walking paths in portions of the subdivision to be
determined by the City and constructed by the Developer in an amount not to exceed
$158,920.00, which then fully satisfies the park donation.
If this is acceptable please advise and we will schedule a meeting to determine where you wish
to have the trails constructed.
Thank you for your continued cooperation in this matter.
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cc: Tom Small
Art Zwemke
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May 7,2004
Golf Outing Report
Revenue
Golf/ Dinner 166 @$100 =$16600.00
Separate Dinner 1 @ $25 = $25.00
Dinner Sponsor 1 @ $3,500 = $3,500.00
Beverage Sponsors 2 @ $1,500 = $3,000.00
Hole Sponsors 32 @ $125 = S4,000.00
Hole in One Sponsor 1 @ $500 = $500.00
Cart Sponsors 1 @ $125 = $125.00
Donation for gift 1 @ $75 = $75.00
Donation for gift 1 @ $375 = S375.00
Donation for gift 1 @ $500 = $500.00
Total $29,400.00 Revenue
Caddie Auction Revenue
Caddie Purchaser Amount
TJ Banning Dave Rosati $ 300.00
Traci Pleckham EEI $ 650.00
Joslyn Harren AMG Homes $ 300.00
Art Prochaska MPI $1,300.00
Heather Fiala Schoppe Design $ 275.00
Lynn Dubajic Midwest Develop. $2,600.00
Total $5,425.00 Revenue
Raffle Revenue Total $1,601.00 Revenue
Golf Expenses
Blackberry Golf Fees 165 @ S41.00=$6,765.00
Blackberry Cart Fees 165@$14.00= $2,310.00
Shirts for Best Score 2@$23.10= $ 49.32 inc/tax
$75 Gift Certificate = $ 75.00
minus =$ 200.00 dep
Sub Total =$8,999.32 Expense
Golf Expenses (cont.)
Gift Bag Handouts =$1,193.71
Cards = $ 12.81
Hole In One Insurance =$ 580.00
Postage = $ 117.29
Extra employees = $ 155.00
Total $2,059.31
Food Expense
Open Lunch 175 @$5.00 = $ 875.00
Open Beverages 175 @ $11.76 = $2,059.10
Dinner 175 @$12.95 = $2,266.25
Tax and Gratuity = $1,294.52
Total $6,494.87
Table Decorations = $ 180.65
Sponsor Signage &Stands = $ 467.00
Total $ 647.65
Raffle Expenses
Raffle Item Expenses =$335.91
(Non-Sponsored)
Celebrity Info Book =$ 17.85
Raffle Item Expense = $317.93
(Sponsored) Total $ 671.69
Total Golf Revenue = $35,726.00
Total Golf Expense = $18,872.84
Net = $16,853.16
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Yorkville Parks & Recreation
PARKS& RECREATION
908 GAME FARM RD
YORKVIL E_IL 60560
630-553-4551
FAX 650-553-4360
To: Laura Brown,
From: Scott Sleezer
RE: Concession Stand Summery
In late November,2003 construction started and in April, 2004 the finishing touches were
done to bring the building to completion. It has been a fun project and I have learned a lot
along the way.
Excavation was done in house,but instead of a trench footing we changed to a standard
foundation due to the weather. Mid Valley Concrete poured the foundation at a cost of
$2884.00. Central Limestone provided the stone for the foundation back fill and the
driveway base at a cost of$107g..-14. We did the excavation of the driveway and hauled
the stone.
Water and sewer was done in house with the help of the sewer department. We purchased
supplies and some needed contracted services to complete the water and sewer. Water
Products supplied the sewer pipe at a cost of$599.04 and copper fittings at a cost of
$120.23. Driller Service supplied a flange for the sewer to manhole connection at a cost
of$29.00, and Litgen Concrete bored a hole in the manhole for the sewer at a cost of
$350.00.
Electrical service was run in house and we purchased the direct bury power supply lines,
meter socket, and conduit to the transformer from Unified Supply at a cost of$903.12.
The charges at Menards total $4308.52 these charges include doors, windows,lumber,
shingles,hardware, electrical supplies, and miscellaneous supplies. Framing,roofing,
trim carpentry, window, and door installation all were done in house.
We also purchased a small amount of electrical supplies from Home Depot in the amount
of$288.35, and from Unified Supply in the amount of$341.54.
The concrete slab was done in house with Narvick Brothers supplying the concrete at a
cost of$652.00.
The floor of concession stand was changed from tile to epoxy it will last longer and is
easier to maintain. Concrete Cutting& Breaking installed the epoxy floor at a cost of
$1900.00 and also did the curb cut for the driveway at a cost of$250.00.
The walls of the concession stand were changed from drywall to FRP board which
requires no painting and can be pressure washed if needed. We also changed the ceiling
from drywall to a drop ceiling to allow us to run mechanical and other needed services in
the ceiling. Both were installed by R. Wilkinson at a cost of$7889.00.
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The insulation was installed by CJ Insulation at a cost of$700.00.
The heating and cooling was done by Verne Henne Construction at a cost of$4801.00.
The siding was done in house and materials were purchased at Pierce Wholesale Siding
Supply at a cost of$848.55.
During construction the Police Department suggested we install shutters over the
windows to help prevent vandalism and to add security to the building. Doors by Russ
installed steel rolling shutters over the windows at the cost of$2250.00.
We also decided to add a small custom plastic counter on the outside of the service
window which we installed in house and purchased from Great Lakes Products at the cost
of$314.95.
The plumbing materials, fixtures and installation were provided by Martin Plumbing at
the cost of$1.00 this was a very generous donation worth over$8000.00.
The electric installation, fixtures and most of the materials were provided by Verne
Henne Electric at no cost to the City,this was also a very generous donation worth over
$8000.00.
Richard Marker&Associates donated there architectural skill to the project by drawing
the blue prints. The value of this service was over$2000.00.
We made some changes to the electric layout and also had hand dryers installed in the
bathrooms instead of paper towels. The hand dryers were purchased at MJ Electric at the
cost of$805.48 and were installed free of charge by Verne Henne Construction.
We still need to have the gutters installed in the amount of$250.00. Finish the
landscaping in the amount of$2500.00, and install the AC unit outside in the amount of
$600.00. We want to wait until the driveway is installed to do these items so we can see
what finished grade will be.
The total cost of the project was$31779.92 this includes gutter installation, final
landscaping, and setting the outside AC unit.
I would also like to thank you for letting me take this project from conception to
completion and giving me opportunity to challenge my staff. I would also like to let you
know that Brett Behrens was a big part of getting this project done on time and under
budget. Brett's abilities are endless and he had something to do with almost every phase
of this project.
Respectfully,
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Scott Sleezer
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Park Foreman
Beecher Concession Stand
Construction Cost Estimate
Work to be done Work preformed by Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Excavation In house $250.00
Water/Sewer In house $1200.00
Plumbing Martin Plumbing $1.00 $1.00
Framing In house $6300.00
Concrete In house $2500.00
Electric Contractor $8700.00
Insulation&Gutters Contractor $950.00
Drywall Contactor $3000.00 $7400
Painting In house $350.00 $0
Flooring In house $1500.00 $1900.00
Siding In house $1400.00
Mechanical Contractor $5800.00
Trim Carpentry In house $300.00
Landscaping In house $4000.00
Roofing In house $600.00
Total Cost $36851.00
The contractor prices shown are bid prices and the prices shown in house are
material cost only. The savings for doing some of the work in house is
over $12000.00.
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Beecher Concession Stand Building Time Line
• Late November trench foundation and pour concrete.
• 1st week of December trench sewer, water and pour concrete slab.
• 2nd week of December rough framing.
• 3rd week of December roofing and rough plumbing, electrical.
• 1st week of January rough heating.
• 2nd week of January insulation.
• 2nd & 3rd weeks of January drywall.
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4 week of January paint.
• 1St week of February flooring.
• 2nd & 3rd weeks of February plumbing, electrical, and heating trim.
• 4th week of February door and window trim.
• 1st & 2nd weeks of March siding.
• 3rd week of March gutters.
• April will be landscaping.
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PARKS a RECREATroxi Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
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Administration Office: 301 E Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347 fax
NAMING OF PARKS POLICY
The purpose of the "Naming of Parks Policy" is to provide consistent direction for naming park
property and improvements within the United City of Yorkville.
Any citizen, group, city official, or staff may request or recommend a name for a park, building,
structure or thoroughfare within designated park property. The proposed name is to be submitted
in writing on an application form to the Executive Director of Park and Recreation or Park Board
Chairperson. All applications will be consider at their next regularly schedule meeting of the Park
Board. Upon Park Board approval and recommendation, subject proposal will than be presented
to the City Council for acceptance. If accepted by the City Council, a dedication will take place
within 90 days of approval.
The following criteria will be used when considering the selection of park related names:
1) Any person living or deceased, who has made a significant contribution in support of the
United City of Yorkville, the Park and Recreation Department operation, the state or
national park system, conservation of natural resources or in the recreation profession.
2) Any organization that contributed significantly toward improving the quality of life for the
residents of the United City of Yorkville, state or national park, conservation of natural
resources or the recreation profession.
3) The proposed name for any park building, structure or thoroughfare within a park must be
authorized by a sworn statement from the person whose name is being proposed, or if the
person is deceased, the person's immediate surviving family members. Organizations
wishing to present a proposed name for any park building, structure or thoroughfare must
submit a sworn statement signed by the current President and Secretary of said
organization.
4) No park or recreation facility or property can be named after any public official currently
holding office or person currently employed by the United City of Yorkville.
5) Names that would duplicate the name of another park, building or structure, or thoroughfare
within the United City of Yorkville will not be considered. Also, names that advocate or
endorse religion, religious beliefs, posses obscene connotations, or demean or attempt to
intimidate any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, or sexual
orientation within the United City of Yorkville will not be considered.
6) The Park Board and staff will review and discuss the naming of park submittals during their
regular monthly meeting. Upon their consideration, the Park Board will seek a majority vote
in favor of naming a park, facility, structure, or thoroughfare. A recommendation, on behalf
of the Park Board, will then be taken to the City Council for final approval. The Park Board
may direct/suggest staff to conduct public contests for the naming of parks, buildings,
structures, or thoroughfares within City park property. Exceptions to this policy may be
considered upon recommendations by the Park Board with approval of the City Council.
Approved by Park Board 5112/03
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PARK NAMING APPLICATION
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additional sheets if necessary).
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Dedication Name on Signage
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Dear Park Board,
The park site located at Park St. and Freemont St. was donated to the
City by the developer that developed the Prairie lands Subdivision. At that
time there was no name for the park site, so the park was called Prairie Park.
Over the years the park was never officially named Prairie Park. The
Eberhardt family lives in the area of Prairie Park and has a special child that
uses a wheelchair. Theresa likes to go to the park but is limited in what she
can play with and mostly watched other children play. Approximately five
years ago the Junior Woman's group decided to raise money for a wheel
chair swing so Theresa could go to the park and have an activity she could
enjoy. The community rallied together and raised the money for the swing,
and the city did the rest. The Eberhardt family also had an older child named
Samantha that passed away a few years ago. When Samantha past away the
neighborhood raised the money to have an evergreen tree planted at the park
site in memory of Samantha. I have always felt a strong bond with Theresa
and her family even though I don't know them that well. If you have never
meet Theresa she is a sweet, intelligent young girl that comes from a good
family and has the ability to make time stand still. I feel these are great
examples of the community coming together to help one another in the time
of need. I think this is Samantha and Theresa's park and the name should be
changed to reflect the communities feeling.
Thank you for your consideration,
Scott Sleezer
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Park Name Layout
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: LAURA BROWN
FROM: SCOTT SLEEZER
SUBJECT: VEHICLES
DATE: 5/17/2004
CC: ERIC DHUSE
Laura,
I have reviewed the 2004-05 City's Park and Recreation, and Public Works capital budgets. The
Parks capital budget has a line item of$28,000.00 for a truck.The Public Works capital budget shows
a line item of$100,000.00 for trucks.A portion of the PW capital budget was to purchase a truck for
the parks department. In the parks department we utilize more seasonal employees than other
departments. This can be challenging to get equipment and personnel to all the different work sites
through out the City. To maximize budgeted dollars and man power I would like to propose two
ideas I believe would be both cost effective and work efficient.The first is to utilize the$28,000.00 in
Parks capital to purchase a new 2WD F-150 pickup to add a vehicle to the fleet. Then purchase a
new Ford Taurus for myself to drive which would allow my current 2004 F-350 to be used by one of
our new hires.I believe we can purchase both vehicles for under$30,000.00.
The second idea came out of a conversation I had with Eric Dhuse about the current vehicle
shortage and the public works capital budget. The sewer department would like to purchase a new
utility truck for their department that would better meet their needs than the one they currently have.
The vehicle they currently have is only two years old and has only 20,000 miles on it. This truck
would meet the needs of the vehicle that public works was going to purchase for the parks
department and would allow the sewer department to purchase a truck that would better meet their
needs. The current sewer truck is in excellent shape and would be utilized by our playground
personal to perform maintenance on the playground equipment.The only draw back would be when
it comes time for replacement it would be in three years instead of five.All trucks that are four wheel
drive help with snow removal and are outfitted with said equipment with the Public Works budget.
Parks trucks do remove snow from park sites, parking lots and assist on roadways. The Parks
department and Public Works department share a lot equipment and manpower and I believe these
are efficient ways to utilize both budgeted monies and personal and would like your permission to
order the 2WDpickup and the ford Taurus not to exceed$30,000.00.
Respectfully,
Scott Sleezer
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Department Employee Status Current Vehicle Use Proposed Vehicle Use
Parks Scott Sleezer Full Time 2003 F-350 New car parks budget 2004-05
Parks Brett Behrens Full Time 1999 F-350 Utility Same
Parks Tony Houle Full Time 2003 F-I50 Pickup Sewer 200IF-350 Utility
Parks Zac Bonesz Full Time 2000 F-350 Pickup Same
Parks Mandy Diehl New Hire11-1-04 2003 F-350 One Ton Dump Same
Parks New Hire 6-1-04 Full Time None Park 2003 F-350
Parks Dan Felton Seasonal None New F-150 Pickup Parks budget 2004-05
Parks Mike Plachetka Seasonal None 2003 F-150 Pickup
Parks Jesse Zuc Seasonal None Shared
Parks Nathan White Seasonal None Shared
Parks Todd Wolf Seasonal None Shared
Sewer Dave Behrens Full Time 2001 F-350 Utility New Utility PW Budget 2004-05
Sewer John Enlow Full Time None New Pickup PW Budget 2004-05
Sewer New Hire 6-1-04 Full Time None 2004 F-150 Pickup
Sewer New Hire Seasonal None Shared
Street John Sleezer Full Time 2002 F-350 Utility Same
Street Matt Seng Full Time 2004 F-350 One Ton Dump Ordered 4-04 Same
Street Albert Collins Full Time 2000 F-550 Dump Same
Street Jamie Jackson Full Time None Shared
Street New Hire Seasonal None Shared
Water Brian Sorensen Full Time 2003 F-350 Utility Same
Water Joe Moore Full Time 2001 F-250 Pickup Same
Water Kevin Lawrentz Full Time 2004 F-150 Pickup New F-250 Pickup PW budget 2004-05
Water New Hire 8-1-04 Full Time None 2004 F-150 Pickup
Water New Hire Seasonal None Shared
Water Steve Davision Seasonal 2004 F-150 Pickup Shared
Water George Pogswiath Seasonal None Shared
Public Works Director Eric Dhuse Full Time 2003 F-350 Pickup Same
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0 United City of Yorkville
'AiEST. ` 1836 County Seat of Kendall County
800 Game Farm Road
—�_ co YorkvilleIllinois 60560
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Phone:630-553-4350 ,
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May 14, 2004
Laura Brown, Parks and Recreation
908 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560 -
RE: City/Rosati's Pizza Contract
Dear Laura:
Please be advised that I have reviewed the Concessions Agreement for the above
referenced matter, and believe it is in an acceptable format.
Very truly yours,
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Kelly A. Kramer
Attorney at Law
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
United City of Yorkville
Yorkville Recreation Department
and
Rosati's Pizza—Yorkville
This agreement is made and entered into this day of 2004,by and between
THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE an Illinois municipal corporation(the"city"), and Rosati's
Pi77a—Yorkville, owner T. J. Banning(the"concessions provider").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of certain fields and parks (the "Parks"), which
concessions will be provided by the City. And;
WHEREAS, the "concession provider" will assist with the provision of product to the
concession stand for the purpose of financial profit by the City's operation. And;
WHEREAS, the "concession provider" will establish a mobile concessions operations in
parks without concessions operations by the City during established seasons, events and dates,
established and mutually agreed to by all parties as a means to provide similar operations and services
to the residents of Yorkville. And;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to accommodate the Concessions Provider by permitting this
operations in specific parks with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter
contained, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services performed by Rosati's:
Rosati's agrees to supply large(8 slice)pizzas, at a discounted/at cost arrangement of$6.00 per pizza
to the United City of Yorkville Recreation Department concession stand, as ordered by the Concession
Stand Manager. Furthermore,Rosati's agrees to a 30 minute response time as order. Orders may be
placed in advance with the manager at Rosati's. In addition,the City may purchased product such as
hamburger patties, from Rosati's at wholesale costs.
2. Additional Concessions operations Allowed:
The United City of Yorkville and the Recreation Department has permitted Rosati's to establish
concession operations for the purpose of selling food items at the following park locations;Van
Emmon Park,and Fox Hill Park(West)where the City does not have concession operations. Rosati's
will be permitted during the Youth Baseball/Softball Association practice and game season which
includes May through July 2004. All vending fees will be waived to Rosati's as long as this agreement
is valid.
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In addition to sales at specific parks,Rosati's is allowed to sell pizza at the Music Under The Stars
Concerts, as scheduled in advance with the Superintendent of Recreation. All fees will be waived to
Rosati's, per this agreement.
3. Payment:
Rosati's agrees to invoice the United City of Yorkville Recreation Department once per month, and the
Recreation Department will submit Purchase Orders every two weeks to the city for payment to
Rosati's. Rosati's agrees to sell a large pizza(8 slices)at the cost of$6.00 per pizza to the Recreation
Department Concession Stand.
4. Independent Contractor:
Rosati's is considered an Independent Contractor in performing these services, however both parties
shall have the right to control and determine the best method and means of performing the above
services.
5. Rosati's Employees:
Rosati's management will be responsible for paying their employees and drivers, as well as any
expenses occurring for such employees.
6. Equipment and Supplies:
Rosati's will loan all equipment and supplies to the Concession Facility necessary to warm and store
pizza and will be responsible for all other expenses and repairs required to perform those services.
7. Liability Insurance/Hold Harmless:
Rosati's Pizza of Yorkville shall maintain commercial general liability insurance(CGL)and
commercial umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than$2,000,000 for each occurrence
and indemnifies and holds the United City of Yorkville Recreation Department harmless against
claims arising from above services.
i. Occurrence Basis Coverage: This CGL and umbrella insurance shall be written on an
occurrence basis and shall cover liability arising from premises, operation, independent
contractors, products-completed operations,bodily and personal injury, property damage, as
well as liability assumed by the Academy under this agreement.
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ii. Waiver of Subrogation: The Academy waives all rights against the Recreation Dept. for
recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the CGL or commercial
umbrella liability insurance maintained pursuant to this Agreement.
iii. Cancellation: All such insurance provided for herein shall be non-cancelable, except upon 30
days,prior written notice to the United City of Yorkville Recreation Department, and shall
contain the following endorsement(or its equivalent)and shall appear on the policies
respective insurance certificates:
It is hereby understood and agreed that this insurance policy may not be canceled by the
surety or the intention not to renew be signed by the surety until 30 days after receipt by the
United City of Yorkville Recreation Department of written notice of such intention to cancel
or not to renew.
9.Delivery of Certificates:
Within 10 days from the start date of this Agreement,Rosati's shall furnish the United City of
Yorkville Recreation Department.with copies of its current certificates of insurance documenting each
such policy along with the additional insured endorsements required in this section.
10. Cancellation of Agreement:
Either party has the right to cancel the agreement at any time,given a seven day written notice of
cancellation by either party. All invoices must be paid in full before agreement is terminated.
11. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have,the day and year first above written,
signed and executed this Agreement by virtue of authority given and granted by the respective
corporate authorities of the parties hereto.
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
YORKVILLE RECREATION DEPT.
By:
Mayor Art Prochaska
Attest:
Park and Recreation Board representative
Rosati's Pizza—Yorkville
By:
Owner
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2003 —2004 Park Liaison Assignments
Riverfront Park Heather Fiala
Beecher Park & concession stand David Cathey
Purcell Park (Cannonball) David Cathey
Price Park (Greenbriar) Ken Koch
Prairie Park Chris Rollins
Cobb Park Ken Koch
Jaycee Park Chris Rollins
Sleezer Park (Heartland) Richard Korinek
Fox Hill (east and west Park sites) Bob Pilmer
Van Emmon Park Van Truman
Rivers edge Parks (3 sites) Heather Fiala
West Hydraulic greenway Van Truman
Town Square Van Truman
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Need to Add
Gilbert Park
Country Hills Park
Grande Reserve Park E
Grande Reserve Park D
Grande Reserve Regional Park
Grande Reserve Trail
Sunflower Park
Kylyns Park
REIL CONSTRUCTION , INC .
17421 Marengo Rd.,Union,IL 60180 Phone(815)923-4321 Fax(815)923-4303
May 17, 2004
Mr. Mark Harrison
Schoppe design Associates
430 W. Downers Place
Aurora, IL 60506
RE: Country Hills Park, Yorkville, IL
Dear Mark,
When we bid this project, we planned for 1 layout, and mobilization for this
project. With the existing stockpile location we will be unable to layout the south end of
the park. Also in regards to the developer on waiting to pour the concrete side walks.
My concrete crew will be the first crew on site, and they will pour all of the concrete
including the walks between the public walk and the street. We planned on doing all of
this work at the same time. We need the developer to complete all of their work on this
site, before we plan on executing our work. The tentative start date for this project was
last week, however with developer not having the site ready we have had to push that
time table aside. We will furnish a construction schedule as soon as we are notified of
the completion of the developers work. If you have any questions please feel free to give
me a call.
Kindest Regards,
Mike Cederlund
Project Manager
l3
YORKv1LLE
PARKS&RECREATION Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department
908 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4357 630.553.4360 fax e-mail: vorkrecdep(caol.com
Administrative Office 301 E Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347
Memo
To: Joe Wywrot, Engineer
From: Laura Brown '
Date: May 17, 2004
Cc: Tony Graff, City Administrator
Scott Sleezer, Park Foreman
Re: Sunflower Estates Park Site
In preparation for the development of proposed park at Sunflower Estates we need to
begin developing the site finalization punch list for the developer to complete so not to
hold up the park construction timeline.
Quality of grass &weed control
Site Grading
Construction material removed on from site
Quality of trees
Installation of sidewalks
Park Development Planning will begin in July 2004 with construction in Spring of 2005.
YDRKVIU.E
PARKS& RECREATION Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
908 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4357 630.553.4360 fax e-mail:vorkrecdepAaol.com
Administration Office: 301 E Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347 fax
May 12, 2004
Grand Victoria Foundation
230 West Monroe Street
Suite 2530
Chicago, Illinois'60120
We are pleased to present for your review the City of Yorkville's first letter of inquiry for Grand Victoria
Foundation funding support. The historic City of Yorkville is located 55 miles southwest of Chicago along
the Fox River. We seek assistance in the environmental section for a project that will help preserve the
area's greatest natural resource (the Fox River). The preservation will positively impact
pollution/sedimentation/flood prevention, enhance public opportunities for environmental education via
interpretation on preserved natural lands, and enact best management practices as regards shoreline
regulation. Our project meets Grand Victoria funding priorities, as well as regional and state riverfront
preservation objectives. Typically municipalities support regional planning through code enforcement and
careful review of development proposals. Natural area acquisition commonly falls to local forest
preserves. However, as rampant urbanization forever changes the profile of once rural Kendall County, it
is imperative that key open spaces be preserved for both human needs and habitat function - even if the
acquisition falls beyond the normal scope of the City's activities.
Such is the case with our target site. The last piece of riverfront property now within the City limits is being
marketed for development. The site is a beautiful 14 acre parcel with nearly 1,000 linear feet of Fox River
shoreline. It has a wooded slope with native trees that rolls down to diverse riparian habitat.
The site came on the market very recently, but is such a desirable setting that is will sell rapidly.
If we do not move immediately to preserve this parcel it will be forever lost to development. The Forest
Preserve has committed their funds in other areas on larger pieces. The IDNR has no funds readily
available. The certified appraised price is$1,000,000. We have $750,000 immediately available to save
this property, but urgently request a $250,000 grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation. You are literally
our last hope.
We have attached for your review a Project Fact Sheet that provides details concerning project need,
regional impact, acquisition implementation, and public benefit. We have also attached a site map and
would be happy to give you a tour of the scenic Fox River location.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a letter of inquiry. We look forward to your response and welcome
the opportunity to submit a full proposal and demonstrate the need for permanently preserving this vital
piece of land.
Sincerely,
Laura Brown
Executive Director
United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department
United City of Yorkville
Fox Riverfront Preservation
Project Fact Sheet
The Fox River- Background relative to the need for preservation
Degradation of the Fox River watershed through the impacts of urbanization is putting increased pressure
on the area's natural resources. Preserving, protecting, and restoring the watershed's ecological integrity
is necessary to improve the overall health of the region. Preserving the land from development is the first
step towards success.
"Open space provides aesthetic, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities for residents and
tourists. Open space protects wildlife and native plants. Open space protects our air and water quality.
Open space can enhance property values. "1998 Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Integrated Watershed
Management Plan
No place in Yorkville is of greater preservation importance than the shoreline of the Fox River-which
functions as the main stem of the watershed and the anchor for both community and recreation focus. The
Fox River began with the glaciers. It was a treasured resource to the Native Americans whose writings can
still be found on the rock in the deep canyons along the river in LaSalle County. Today,the Fox River has
been called the"Urban Frontier"to the east, the largest population concentration in the state, to the west, a
broad, predominantly agricultural landscape. The Fox River basin encompasses 1,720 square miles and
includes portions of eleven counties. The Fox River watershed is home to 11% of the state's population
although it is only 3% of the area of Illinois. In the nest 20 years, 600,00 people are expected to move to
the watershed, a 34% increase in population.
The Fox River once was highly polluted because of uncontrolled industrial and municipal discharge into the
river. Beginning in the 1970s the Clean Water Act reduced point discharges. The Fox River recovered to
become a healthy river and a popular recreation destination. But the river will resort to its degraded past if
the stresses on it become too great. The Fox River was one of ten rivers listed as America's Most
Endangered Rivers of 1999 of American Rivers, a nationwide river conservation organization. This
designation acknowledged that the Fox River is a rich natural resource, and gave national attention to the
challenges facing the Fox River watershed. The designation was not based on current pollution, but on
development pressure on the River and its tributaries as land is consumed by development. IDNR has
identified more than 150 state-threatened and endangered species occur within the 130-mile long
watershed. The natural beauty of the setting is one of the reasons that the Fox River watershed is one of
the most dynamic urban growth areas in Illinois.
Preservation of the shoreline where possible can help determine the future of the Fox River watershed.
The public needs to know and understand the uniqueness of the Fox River watershed and how community
actions affect the health of the watershed. Residents who are interested, informed and pro-active can
assist to wisely balance the long-term economic effects of decisions with the ecological consequences of
actions.
It all begins with preservation.
Project Specifics
Funding is requested to preserve 14 acres of land on the Fox River. The total project cost is $1,000,000.
The grant assistance request from the Grand Victoria Foundation is$250,000. The land is now for sale
and bring marketed for development. Without Grand Victoria funding assistance the property will forever
be lost to development. The site is a heavily wooded sloping parcel with nearly 1,000 In. ft of riverfront.
This parcel functions with a mosaic of individual open spaces that work in concert to provide habitat
openings for wildlife and watershed protection. Once secured as public open space, the parcel will be
forever protected from development and provide a heritage of conservation activities for current and future
generations.
The project could begin immediately upon Grand Victoria funding approval and be completed within 3
months. There is a willing seller and we have worked with CorLands to complete a certified land appraisal.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: LAURA BROWN
FROM: SCO 1-1'SLEEZER
SUBJECT: FLOWER PLANTING
DATE: 5/17/2004
CC: ERIC DHUSE
Laura,
On Saturday May 15, 2004 about thirty children and adults from Cub Scout Troop Pack 350
volunteered to plant our annual flowers. Flowers were planted around Beecher Center,
library, and City Hall. Mandy, Zac, Dan, and I were there to assist with the plantings and to
help clean up. This is the second year this organization has volunteered to do this project
and it was a great success. The parents all feel this is a good way to teach kids to give back to
the community and to take pride in how our town looks. I feel it helps the Parks department
project a positive image and kids are less likely to vandalize things if they feel they have
ownership in them. This is an example I would like expand in the community and work with
individual neighborhood groups to help areas take ownership in there park sites. Studies
have shown that if people help build something they are less likely to vandalize it.
Respectfully,
Scott Sleezer
Revised: 5/4/04
AMENDED PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE OF HEARING
UNITED CITY OF YOKVILLE
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 2004-201
FOX HILL SUBDIVISION
NOTICE IS HEREBVY GIVEN that on May 11, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkville City
Hall, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville,Illinois, a hearing will be held by the City of Yorkville to
consider forming a special service area, to be called"City of Yorkville Special Service Area
Number 2004-201 Fox Hill Subdivision,"consisting of the territory legally described in Exhibit
"A" to this Notice.
The approximate street location is the area generally depicted on the map of a portion of
the City, which map is attached as Exhibit "B"to this Notice.
The general purpose of the formation of the City of Yorkville Special Service Area
Number 2004-201 Fox Hifi Subdivision is to provide special municipal services to the area
which may include: mowing,trimming, mulching, weeding, monument repairs,trail
maintenance, beautification, snow removal, equipment and materials necessary for the
maintenance thereof, public parks, park improvements and bicycle paths, landscaping, general
maintenance and other eligible costs.
There will also be considered at the hearing the method of financing the proposed special
service area which consists of a Two Hundred Eighty-three and 46/100 Dollars ($283.46)tax
by the City to each unit located in the proposed special service area. The amount of tax is
sufficient to produce revenues to provide special municipal services to the proposed special
service area as evidenced in the attached Exhibit "C".
At the hearing, all interested persons affected by the formation of such special service
area, including all persons owning taxable real estate therein, may file written objections to an be
heard orally regarding the formation of and the boundaries of the special service area, the
issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes affecting the area. The hearing may be adjourned by the
City Council without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of its
meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment.
If a petition signed by at least 51%of the electors residing within the City of Yorkville
Special Service Area Number 2004-201 Fox Hill Subdivision and by at least 51% Of the owners
of record of the land included within the boundaries of the City of Yorkville Special Service
Area Number 2004-201 Fox Hill Subdivision is filed with the City Clerk of the City of Yorkville
within 60 days following the final adjournment of the public hearing objecting the creation of the
special service area,the issuance of bonds for the provision of special services to the area or the
levy of taxes affecting the area, no such area may be created and no such bonds may be issued or
taxes levied or imposed.
9-7
Fox Hill SSA Legal Description
That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 37 North, Range 7 East of
the Third Principal Meridian, and that part of the North one-half of Section 30, Township
37 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Fox Hill Unit Four,thence North 0°41'57"West a
distance of 615.20 feet; thence North 80°41'57"West a distance of 110 feet; thence
North 33°48'01" East a distance of 436.27 feet; thence North 83°30'31" East a distance
of 230.19 feet; thence South 51°44'23" East a distance of 206.38 feet to a point on the
west right-of-way line of John Street; thence northeasterly along the right-of-way line of
John Street, said line being a curve to the right with a chord bearing of North 40°54'57"
East and a radius of 580.00 feet, an arc distance of 690.88 feet; thence North 3°21'28"
West a distance of 152.06 feet; thence South 75°20'57"West a distance of 84.13 feet;
thence North 57°04'26"West a distance of 153.41 feet; thence North 8°01'49" West a
distance of 188.86 feet; thence North 59°25'25" East a distance of 189.88 feet; thence
North 39°54'28" East a distance of 179.25 feet; thence North 13°03'54"East a distance
of 201.45 feet to a point on the south right-of-way line of U.S. Route 34; thence South
83°37'42" East along the right-of-way line of U.S. Route 34 a distance of 65.00 feet;
thence easterly along a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 34,427.48 feet, an arc
distance of 647.88 feet to a point on the east right-of-way line of Diehl Farm Road;
thence South 5°21'36" West along the right-of-way line of Diehl Farm Road a distance
of 119.93 feet; thence southerly along a tangential curve to the left with a radius of
360.00 feet, an arc distance of 184.99 feet; thence South 24°04'54"East a distance of
226.66 feet; thence southerly along a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 440.00
feet, an arc distance of 165.26 feet; thence South 2°33'42"East a distance of 121.43 feet
to a point on the north right-of-way line of John Street; thence easterly along the right-of-
way line of John Street, said line being a curve to the left with a chord bearing of North
86°03'32" East and a radius of 1960.00 feet, an arc distance of 14.36 feet; thence North
85°50'56"East a distance of 384.53 feet; thence easterly along a tangential curve to the
right with a radius of 2040.00 feet, an arc distance of 578:78 feet; thence South
76°46'17" East a distance of 80.02 feet to a point on the east right-of-way line of
Sycamore Road; thence South 14°21'08"West a distance of 130.40 feet; thence southerly
along a tangential curve to the left with a radius of 510.00 feet, an arc distance of 199.13
feet; thence South 8°01'10" East a distance of 347.78 feet; thence southerly along a
tangential curve to the right with a radius of 590.00 feet, an arc distance of 128.33 feet;
thence South 4°26'36"West a distance of 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of Fox Hill
Unit Two; thence North 85°33'24"West a distance of 842.50 feet to a point on the
boundary of Fox Hill Unit One; thence North 85°33'24" West a distance of 976.60 feet
to a point on the boundary of Fox Hill Unit Four; thence South 0°12'34" East a distance
of 861.53 feet to the southeast corner of Fox Hill Unit Four; thence North 80°41'57" -
West a distance of 1207.52 feet to the Point of Beginning, all within the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, and containing 89.64 acres, more or less.
5/3/04
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Item Unit Quantity Price Cost
Mowing AC 5.29 $50.00 $7,406.00
Trimming EA 14 $250.00 $3,500.00
Mulching LS 2 $1,500.00 $3,000.00
Weeding EA 4 $250.00 $1,000.00
Monument repairs LS 1 $100.00 $100.00
General Maintenance LS 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Beautification LS 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Snow Removal LS 1 $500.00 $500.00
based on 28 cuttings per season sub total $18,508.00
' Trail Maintenance SF 66424 $3.00 $199,272.00
sub total $217,778.00
2% Contingency $4,355.56
Grand Total $222,133.56
Mowing Maintenance Breakdown Trail Maintenance Breakdown Contingency Breakdown
5 yr. maintlreplacementlrepair
Total Cost $199,272.00
Yearly Maintenance Cost $18,506.00 Divided by 5 years $39,854.40 2% Contingency $4,2133.56
Divided by 221 Units $83.74 Divided by 221 Units $180.34 Divided by 221 Units $19.38
Total Yearly Cost Per Unit $283.46
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I .1.i.: . and eight alderfrien,'PfodhaSka;'' appointed Burd chairman of the ad -
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administratiotrpatiel .::::::7'll''',:-.t--clti 1,
- •for removing!,-'1I.er- fr(Ifii;'-.ifol'e,.. :pfuesitioning how the city spends
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STAFF WRITER • research,"she saidSpears bet6iit.dflhey Adiflife-,-e_with the
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, YORKVILLE—MaYor Aft..1)104414A.1-0 ' -'-' Public Safety,..and'ii.Eeiiiiiiiii6 .''Bifid.'earlicrATII8.',-yenestiad.
week replaced Rose Spears a§.0.4-kii44 -°:..f*:''• - 'j Development coihWit€64., '"--i' :‘• :',:f,.i:rai8ed. Olicern§-about DrOViioli§ ::
•City Council Administration COMMittee;i.tri*:•., 1 '.'-. In the,past Y 'nfigiO_Wa.i;g4iae.::CiV-Ifig.7.6iti''s'',6th173Toiie'rdiii-uit .:,
that sparked a'defiant response'fr.pinh9yst044 • I -questioned,clothing appeared' .iii-ChaSgiort.'' " ld:• IWIhe,ii:'-''''-' :
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..'alderman-. -' ''''•. '- '-:'' ':"s--'",",-1,'..-- .•'''''-'•ZW:.! :. the administration'delkii41iti- --.;alblilitional.t.aiithdrity,-"Opf,hiring-'..t:•.':=..4
Noting that she is the only of four standing city,. . 1 . -..city-paid luncheS•:.aid2:eifiPIO§eeiaii&:ftiing'deeiSfdnST.V.Ii-tga,. .4agi
committee leaders tobec1rOriP0k$Pe.7:§11;i:e110*..-,. ' - recognition eventS411a0illifit6T.e. -„k,,,-',;.2tr.:InieSii On -fOr7-,n'inOAtOW,'':Ot
the decision was'directly related- to 4lieSti41i;',-::' use of city-ownedelliilari,,h6n6.;ViicrhY:liniie:Of theilireeW6MenI6iis''
on city spending,''"p'aiiieniallk.7",:;Iii'lle,'''
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Administration DeParMieik,„,,,,,•;.4,• .,,.;,.: ,: ...„4-,...-c4:; „ : While Spears-maintains she' is t-'.::"lead committees,Prochaska said
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1 do realize that,if3ioti ttiiiestintti if*jAralAt•,;-:: 'keeping a • cloSe'..'Wneeh-i--.:,ehetffered:aCommitte6:1'Cl40":4360:
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, •the city administrator,you*ill,b.q-ino:44,41f,::' ' taxpayers' dollarS, •ntherS.--nitheR',0;iDliaie..';'!.bt she declined.
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council have:accused.1 r of :01-iariyho.WaS absent:fr9111,4115,,:':':'n'l
,. . spears;Who has been chairman of the .grandstanding'and` nickel, and- .
) 7. week's met was.:ei64e4„-,C1i.!=.:..1
coininitteefortwo years and haSSei*nt-fit• iike:-.: • •
diming the city's finances year,,..:T,':. --y,;--: ;year'ago ,.,....-,, •,. • ' : '.,.,., .,, ,,,:,,.;-.,-,
1998,repeatedlY has gdeStionedteXPendituresqn': , •.,
the city's :Finance and 'Administration -
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' 71-16 fact is,it had nothing to do that.ShOgS,-
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on Wednesday. . -' . '''.,'.:. ,-t.---.:,,.',-_?::.' ',',...1.:,,TF,,ti,,-, ::
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was not communicatingwell Witli4,.0.09070ft',,•: • ,
depaihnent heads Whoworkelosel.Ywl
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"I just felt that need,sonienne' n*eternliO-,. .--', i..:
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The imayorhas,"the'atithdrit-y-:',tktp:ppoifit-,,;,•
committee chairiiienand,ineinbeot..na.Y'i'.... .,.
traditionally has been-thenionth,-.07-nialktifose
changes,Prochaska don't feel
sidcldng anyone anywhere, he SaicLa'.:- .4:.:-:;:,`,.:.:4-,-,,,..,',• :
Prochaska aPpointed'Aldermaiipaijaniesp ,.
serve as chairman of the,Administration
• -,....Committee.James haksej-yetcl:Ori'tlie:,..C.Ctnrcitj,"
since 2001.Also serving On:shect:f#Mi:*'xiiiyo
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a". .reek after p`resenttn�. a`.list she , questionable expenditures";in 2003`and Jenna yabs'land king last SatBu day. (Record Photo by Eric Miller
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called"questionable expenditures m last 2004. She also said she had to file a prom queen ,
s ear s:budget.Alderman Rose Spears was Freedom of Information'Act request to
replaced as chairman of the Yorkville get Mapes of administration committee
City•Council Administration Committee. meetings. She charged that she was told
Tuesday night. that minutes of some meetings were
Mayor Art Prochaska announced his turned in but delayed because they"had to • •
ne« •committee assignments at'the first be edited." She said she didn't feel the talk
• . Spears minutes should be edited by someone 1-1111 reside
meeting of the new fiscal year p m FOX
was the only chairman of one of the who didn't attend the meeting.
Council's four major committees who Prochaska said .he tried to balance . Area
will not continue in that position in the committees by gender,wards and age.He • .Service
w fiscal year. • also said Alderman James was interested Special
ne y g as'Administration�bhairman. •
Two of the three other Administration inservtng a
Committee members, Valerie Burd and "The chairman has to work closely. Costs benefits discussed at ear�ng•
Martin Munns, were also moved off the with the administrator, with. those planting plowing
committee: The fourth member, employees: When you come out publicly • include mowing, p J
Alderman Paul James, was named as the saying you can't work with them, what
people don't want,
new chairman and.<he will be joined by can I do? Realize it's not an easy thing ,, ; . ,., ,.. _ >.r s
Aldermen Wanda:()hare.re. Larry Igor and Prochaska said atter..the Meeting. I teed By Kathy FaCf2tl-
derman;RichardSticka said "seem
crazy" to do a service
Joe Besco. Spears will now'be on the to look at the best balance;" he said, '` - hile
Economic Development Committee and "All aldermen are still here doing the but Mayor Art Prochask s id didtha
remain on the Public Safety Committee. work. They can comment. We're just About 20 residents. of the Fox Hill those at the meeting Tuesdayant,'t wwant
Burd will continue on Economic looking at the leaders and their ability to subdivision turned out Tuesday:for a City it,others have asked for the plowing.
Development and also be on the Public • work with people," the mayor said. Council public hearing on a new Special The total;estimated annual c,osts;ot,the
• Works Committee,:Munns will remain Spears said not being chairman would Service Area (SSA) that will.cost each work`to be„done.is $18,506 a year For
home$283.46 a year. mowing and planting, $39,854.40 for
on. Public. Works and also serve on give her "more time for research.” She City Attorney Kelly Kramer explained trail maintenance- and repair,: and
Economic Development. He is also • said she wanted to research city that, trail .56 for contingency. That total
• chairman of the Ad hoc .Technology expenditures and policies that are not according to the =annexation the 221 homes, resultedat t
Committee. being followed, and 'try to eliminate,two agreement' for ' city •subdivisions, divided by
people running the whole city.". including ,Fox Hill, the developer is $283.46 per home charge.
Graf ,along with other city department • supposed to turn. over control- and In response to a question from a Foy
`Punished' for opinion? heads, was re-appointed Tuesday; by a > maintenance of the, common !areas Hill resident, City Administrator Ton;
Spears said it`.appeared she was unanimous Council vote. including :trails, to a • homeowners Graff said he believed the city wouli
punished for voicing her opinion and she association. In the case of Fox Hill, such contractwith outside firms to do th
and Burd were overlooked as committee, Question bill an association was never formed and at a. mowing •and maintenance work, rathe
chairmen because ''we're not a puppet of Earlier in Tuesday's meeting, Spears ' neighborhood meeting,. a majority of than have city employees to it, for
your little kingdom." again questioned a city bill, this one for residents said they didn't want one.. least a,couple of years since they ar
Burd said the action was "like fanning $695 for a seminar at the University of The city•was then "kind of forced" to short on stall.
the flames" of the aldermen's discontent Wisconsin . attended by the city's take°action to establish an SSA to take If no pcti.tion is filed to block H
and "shows what happens if you cross engineering technician. care of the areas a •homeowners' SSA, the city will begin maintenance i
certain people." She said she believed it was city policy association. would normally maintain, the common green areas and trails th
However, Prochaska said that some to get attendance at any out of state ' Krafner said. • summer. Residents will sec the SSA h
people were also not happy with the old seminar approved by a Council She also said that if, within 60 days of on the real estate tax bill they recci
Administration Committee structure. committee in advance. Tuesday's:hearing,,51 percent of the 221 from the Kendall County Treasurer in tl
;Spears said she would stillbe:,free to Graft,;said it was the only spot;inthe home owners affected filed a<petition Spring of 2005.
continue, to attend committee opinions Midwest where the cla.os� >offered• opposing the SSA, the city.could not Alderman Marty Munns, a resident
and voice her concerns. "I'm still James said questioning.the cost of the levy taxes for it. Fox Hill, asked if the amount shown
representing the taxpayers,"she said,and class sent a mixed message to Yorkville plans to levy (request in real. the 2004 tax hills, payable in 20(
. Prochaska responded"As we all are." employees_ "We say we want all city estate taxes) a total of$283.46.per home would be pro-rated for services for j'
Burd noted that there were no women employees trained, then question .who per year to cover the,cost of mowing, about half of one year. Prochaska said
committee chairmen and Prochaska sent them .and.where they're sent," he trimming, mulching and planting flowers city would have to get a legal opinion
responded that was "not by any design. said in green areas, maintaining a monument that. ,
Spears said it was "really'sad"that Burd Prochaska said he_knew the• policy at:'one•.Fox" Hill entrance, and.snow Grath stated that the funds collectec
continued to he overlooked for a , . required-that employees go to'the•closest removal from trails. SSA funds could only be used for th
chairmanship. available site. Alderman Richard Sticka City Public Works-•Director Eric specified purposes and couldn't he u
She and Burd also questioned why asked "Is it a legitimate bill or.not?Or is Dhuse outlined how that- figure was for other city needs. An annual audi
Prochaska hadn't made a "courtesy call it a question of who.should he blamed?".' reached. He said he contacted several the funds will he prepared and G
• Burd said she remembered the policy on •firms which perform.such work,and:,got suggested it could he published in.
informing them they were beingmoved
to other committees. Burd said she felt out of state:trips.being reviewed: estimates of costs. Landscaping firms • Record.,
like they were moved "like a sack of Prochaska said if aldermen wanted a ` gave the city estimates for mowing.about '•'One person suggested that the city
y p once a'week:durin thea. rowing'season:
potatoes.' polic •
:.develo ed, or clarified,.it should. g. g. 'Out information explaining to resid
included an mo t to t responsible
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Prochaska said he hadn't decidedon the go to a committee. He alsot a un coverby Jmowingtand what areas the city w!
committee structure until just before the Spears voted present on approval of.the cost of removing and` .com letel
bills,Later when Prochaska came to::the replacing the trails within five years. cover in an;SSA.:
meetingbsaid Many.residents had.,questions on c
S ears said after the meeting that in City Administrators .report on the Several residents questioned-why tie
p i agenda,Graff attempted to speak on the trails would-he" lowed; although some issues and were directed,to call the.i
the last year or a y issues:Administrator come ; g p- Building DePartment:onseveral•city
u in which she felt City Administrator issue,•but was stopped-on a:point of -=conceded it would:be•attractive Dhuse
P order. Attorne KellyKramer said responded that'the cityhas been asked to enforcement issues from signs bloc
.Tony ing onedase shtefeltwas powers, City Y
that the matter couldn't be. discussed do so in other areas.Ono resident, Dave the view of drivers: turning out,o
including one case she felt was "a major because-it had already been referred.to • Williams;said he had plowed:part of.the snowmobiles usinl
personnel issue. last winter and:found it a not allowed.to c
committee. trail he.walks • trails' •the a •
she:said she felt.the entire city: Graff said he just.wanted to--''verify that drtftedshut the next day:` to lots w• ith high.weeds and grass:.
being.run being run by the mayor and., the rules were followed t
administrator.
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=`Ed Fischer Synd cite -€-.1.,,,- KnO : sound'eerily,likeYorkville„-Scho,ol-Board;meetings did'a
fischer®postbulletin.comy couple of.:'years-:ago�withsomemembers,Aunhappy with
/� 1. the,'highest paid city;' employee,;:,lo,oking•• into•
/ • expenditures,;in minute;detail,4and presenting'them'as
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'ICUt' �^ °questio•nable spending.': ,4:" ',.,'-,;,;1,-'4.,
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`•� t ' :;In the Ease of:t1,*school;district, the..search for,:the
i 'I -details/ o4k _;;up,.;employees.' :. time,:. frustrated
administrators„and got:in.the'.way of vital.business.:.The
,\� • ” " ').''.',•-:•--.',.2-',..-I • current;dispute do:the city.seems headed;down the same
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°` 3d. 5spath-,a path than �n�tlte.i,end, will probabhy do;liiti,,fri
, -- n ,lC ,•,,C / Iktis is all the more frustrating because all the parties
4 L(. involved in the-city truly seem o Dave the i9est;intret ;
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ba�1 , n recent w Bks,an flu heart
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li` ' ofd e .P.M , .a
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® i, • 'spent for",dinners.';and lunches, and of every call made'on,
�> J i'� aq` :, city owned cell phones.It took.a great;deal,'of.her time.
-_' ; . i'Fj ! and some city employees time;,too
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.• ` . "4 nt;spend irts,,dinners and cell phones is,
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- • - were beyond what the;mayor knew about- and,which he
' stopped and it showed some employees are apparently.
work related calls on their City cell
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ilik.. ' 'Asking uest ns about government, especially
" - " - governmentgspending;is one of our rights as Americans.
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The research proved some points, but at what cost to
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thecity's,imag' And was'.the aim;of the research to
reveal"information on.city spending.or to discredit a city
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policy •op.how'cell.phones are used, on;what clothing
Lewed'and what
is and Clark: stated the it t z in Illinois travela scallowed,• and on howsdonat onsrto charitable
' causes AS,.
made. It's telling that clothing_ purchases
It had been a busy winter for the Corps of Discovery. ' ' weren't.an; issue in the':public,:works and :police
But just 150 years ago this week, things finally came . `' ' departments, both:of which have,such-policies on"''
together. e]��C;�1(�i ,, „ clothing allowances. •
After it became clear his emissaries had somehow -,,':::......-,•:•-.:.', `s- ' It's,:the job..;•of'the, City Council, as the city',s
managed to purchase the whole of`the Louisianai. f' ` ; legislative branch• of;.gO, ernment;:to draft:just'such'
Territory•from•France,President Thomas Jefferson £ policies;`They may not have been needed before but they
determined the nation needed to know what it was .By Roger Mati e ' � a
_ 4i • certainly are now as the city grows.
they'd bought.':Stories about the unexplored lands west Editor Ledger-Sentinel It's the job of city employees to follow policy.Period.
• : of the Mississippi were abundant, and fantastical, The Council needs to realize that in the type of
Jefferson, perhaps our most scientific President, wanted ' -' government structure the city has, the mayor will make
facts, so he.commissioned his secretary,'U.S..Army some ultimate-decisions,:although the mayor should
Capt.'Merewether:Lewis to lead an expedition of ..most history books,probably because it lacked•the a , certainly listen to the-Council''s opinions.
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exploration and discovery.Lewis tapped U.S.Army- .excitement of later adventures,There were no grizzly At the same time, all city employees, top to bottom,
,>Capt.William;Clark as his:second in command—actu- :bears or herds of buffalo on the Illinois;prairies surneed to.be responsive to requests for information from
ally co-commander—and the-pair'set about forming rounding Wood River.But the time the Corps of everyone. Not just from themayor, not just from the
what Lewis dubbed the Corps of Discovery. Discovery spent here was vital for readying their City. Council ,but every single taxpayer. All city
The initial members of the corps-left Pittsburgh in equipment and personnel for the epic.journey to the employees are employees of all city residents.
their newly,built keelboat on.Aug. 31, 1803;-and navi- .;Pacific. Failure,to respond to:requests•for information does
gated to the Falls of the Ohio at today's Louisville,'Ky., Fortunately,,the State of Illinois recognizes.just how nothing to raise the:confidence:level in folks who are
where they picked up additional,members of the-exile- important that timewas, and'has built a fine museum at already asking questions.
dition, including Clark;who had been busy recruiting ' .Hartford.The museum even includes a full-sized We.hope•that the council, .the mayor and the
experienced frontiersmen for the trip.The men traveled mock-up of the-corps'keelboat;The-mock-up is a cut- administrator can get-past whatever differences they have.
down the Ohio to the Mississippi, and then laboriously away model, so that visitoe's can simply,stroll from'one The rest:'of us-are counting on them to guide the city
polled the 60-foot keelboat upstream to their. winter . :side of the boat to the other and see how the boat's carefully in its period of biggest growth,
camp on Wood River near today's Hartford,Ill. ` vital cargo was loaded:The museum grounds also, _
There,they established Camp River duBois (French ':include a reconstruction,of Camp River duBois, along '
for Wood River),immediately opposite the mouth of with trails suitable for biking.and hiking. It makes a •
the Missouri River, which would be their route into the great family travel destination.For more-information we''wall�'.your letters...
. unexplored lands they planned to travel.At:Camp . on National Trail Site One;One Lewis&'Clark Trail, : - . .
River duBois, the men trained,.created the unit cohe- Hartford,IL 62048,call 6,1$-251-58.11 or go to The'Record welcomes letters to the editor on sub-
sion that would be so valuable over the next few years, LewisAndClarkTrail.corn and click On ``Lewis&Clarkjects of.interest to our readers. Short letters are most
and gathered supplies under the watchful eye of Clark ' in Illinois."
• likelyao be chosen for publication;but the use of
Lewis, meanwhile,.handled the bureaucratic and polite- Across the river in Missouri,you 11 find two more
•` cal chores from.his headquarters in`the old Cahokia sites-featuring special bicentennial exhibits on the any material is at the discretion of the editors.
Courthouse
some
amil s to the.south That included
fre- `,Corps of Discovery..The Museum of Westward-„'f theavodid'obscenitbe necessary for space or clarity or to
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q P Expansion at the famed.Arch on the west ba o , y,,libel,or invasion of privacy, but
across the:Mississippi in,St. Louis and the event•ual,.:, ;,.Mississippi(right next;to,the,marvelous Eads Bridge) i•deas:will not be altered,
,official turnover'of:Louisiana to American authorities >'has mounted"what is probably.,the best-known'L'ewis' •letters:must be,$i fined:and the signature must
,,.. , On Ma :7 ,while hewis still labored in,the olitical : arfr =b. st>Q Wt A11.. g $
y P and Clark exhitiil[ B;ut tt s f orir the e ,,ne
be printed with each"letter.A signed letter carries;
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in the Missouri-before reaching St Charles,;a village of. expedition put'ashore to pick up Lewis 2O0.years.:ago. ..
about•450.Lewis arrived a few dayslater. , . And then:you can,-walk acrossthe-street to the micro-
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and made a short 3.5-mile:trip upstream:before camp- ,.while the-family visits the shops(actually,they're end8ll boil
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t' • t Last Tuesday, May 4, the Yorkville City Council at a
• 'I ' special meeting passed the 2004-05 fiscal year budget of Thank you, Shawn Collins (YEA-Teachers of District
some $44 million after about 45 minutes of discussion. 115) for your letter:published in the April 29 "Record"
There had previouslybeen a about the scholastic benefits of taking our children on
public hearing on the vacation to see many of the wonderful places in our
budget, with little discussion. Some Council members
had planned to discuss the budget in detail during a country. One of the popular TV commercial limericks
' 1. committee of the whole session, but that session was while I was growing up was "See the USA in your
h; ' Chevrolet!"
canceled because of the severe weather we experienced olet. And that is exactly what my husband and I
' ,,'` t s£, 1 that night.When the budget then turned up on the agenda have been doing since before we were married. We're
. ' the following week at a regular city council meeting, avid campers turned RV'ers. So in our opinion, that's the
some aldermen balked at•passingthe budget without any
only way to see the USA.The RV industry has introduced
g a wide variety of small, lightweight towables that make it
more discussion,and they requested that it be tabled.
In calling last week's special meeting to pass the' much easier for the average family to "drag the house
S c h o I a rs h i p... budget, the mayor told Council members that it was behind them" using the family mini-van or mid-sized
imperative that we pass the budget to meet state statute SUV. And if camping really isn't your thing, many more
Rick Hanson, Trivent Financial for Lutherans requirements, but he promised the opportunity for a Private and public campgrounds are introducing "camping
Financial Associate of Streator, recently presented thorough discussion. Instead, after only 45 minutes, and cabins"equipped with heat, air conditioning, kitchenettes,
Ryan Turner of Yorkville with the Trivent with two aldermen who had questions but had not had the and even baths that still gives you the camping experience
Scholarship. The award is for $8,000 toward a opportunity to speak,one of the alderwomen moved to without the"major hardware investment".
vote on the budget. She "called the question," thereby My daughter, Rachel, went on her first camping trip in
Lutheran college or $4,000 toward a non-Lutheran ending all debate. The vote was 4 to 4 on this "ending of a tent at six months old. In the last 17 years, she's seen
college. The scholarship is awarded based on discussion." The mayor, voting to break the tie, then and experienced many wonderful things. She's seen
academic record, leadership qualities, church and voted on the side of ending discussion and the budget whales, alligators, grizzly and black bears, and mountain
community involvement, awards, extracurricular then passed 5 to 4. sheep in their natural environment. She's hiked through
activities and work experience. I was one of the ones who voted against this budget. beautiful alpine mountain forests. She's dug for clamps
I'd like to explain my vote. Some aldermen had real along the Atlantic in Maine & ate them the same night.
over.a campfire. She waslucky to see the"Old Man in the
concerns about the way some staff members were
handling discretionary funds last year, and they were Mountain" in New Hampshire before it collapsed
concerned that a new discretionary budget of$122,500 recently. And she's also climbed through Anasazi ruins
T� might be misused. Alderwoman Rose Spears had done
111 and visited Navajo hogans with a Native American guide.
the'service , extensive,time-consuming research and after a five- In fact, she's building a hogan (Navajo dwelling) model
month wait for information had even filed a Freedom of as a project for her high school pre-engineering class
Army.. Pfc. Jason R. ceremony, marching, rifle Information request to get staff spending figures. She based on what we saw and toured through in Monument
Kuczkowski has graduated marksmanship, armed and questioned,some $15,000 in expenses, including about Valley, AZ. We've also been on a fair number of
from basic combat training unarmed combat, map $1,500 for embroidered shirts for non-uniform personnel horseback tours through various beautiful places on this
at Fort Jackson, Columbia, reading, field tactics, and elected officials. I think this is a real concern and continent. Rachel is a good student and there's no doubt in
S.C. military courtesy, military should have been discussed further. Another alderman, our minds that her family trips have enhanced her
During the nine weeks of justice system, basic first who did not have a chance to speak,had shared with me education.
thetraini mythmisssion,e rhi ford aid , foongt xerc ses• and field his concern that the Parks and Recreation Department has The search for knowledge g and wholesome family
tradition and core values, Kuczkowski graduated in taken what he believes to be an unfair proportion of the entertainment haven't been the only reasons for our
physical fitness, and 1997 from Yorkville High city revenue. We did not have a chance to determine if annual jaunts over the countryside. As a Christian parent,
received instruction and School, ;and, received an this is the case, because we never were able to discuss I've tried to give my daughter a better knowledge of her
practice in basic combat associate degree in the year this issue. As the city is growing, the opportunity for Creator and the grace He bestows on us, His children.
skills, military weapons, 2000 from College of Du misuse of city funds is going to grow. A few alderman Viewing some of the most beautiful scenery in the world
chemical warfare and. Page, Glen Ellyn, do not have full-time jobs'and.they can take the time to '` within our country's borders and encountering all the
bayonet training, drill and, •
review development cen;cats, etc., to the benefit of. entpeople can bring you closer to God without even
differ
the city, but most of us have jobs'that require us to put trying. Sitting at our picnic table at night in a beautiful
in long hours each day. That leaves little time for us to canyon in Monument Valley listening to a lady in the next
Proclamation check up on what is going on with city finances. This is site play haunting Native American songs on her flute
UNITED CITY OF not to say that I think anyone is doing anything under a blanket of stars,listening to our trail guide sing to
YORKVILLE Whereas, a double criminal,but I am a firm believer in checks and balances. us in a valley in Colorado while the cattle graze in the
Proclamation significance was attached The mayor tells us we have to trust our staff, but it is distance, marveling at the grace of a huge whale as it
when disabled veterans the elected officials who are ultimately responsible to the comes along side our boat in the Atlantic, the collection
Whereas, the Americanquickly learned to assemble
Legion Post #489 . and poppies while growing well taxpayers for the well-being of the United City of of marvelous sunrises, sunsets and rainbows just about
Yorkville. everywhere we go, and more recently, the outdoor Bible
American Legion Auxiliary again, with the American
Unit #489 have for many Legion and Auxiliary being As it now stands, all information that comes to the study we conducted on a beautiful Sunday morning at my
years engaged in the servicesunited in their efforts to help ' City Council is fed to us by the staff. Whoever provides church's first annual camping trip last year. And these are
to disabled veterans and their the hospitalized veterans the Council with information, of course, controls what just a few.
families,;and have taken an within our state who make is going on. That is why this past year I requested that The very first sentence of the Bible (Genesis 1:1) states
active part in charitable work these bright red poppies for the City Council hire an administrative assistant who "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the
wiWhe n easthe ,mthe unAmerican distribution, fulfilling a could do research and make reports to the Council. This earth." Hopefully our family trips (with a little help from
Legion and American Legion desperate need, with money person's allegiance would be to the City Council, not to her parents) have impressed upon her that a God who
taken in over the b and staff personnel. But there is a lot of resistance to hiring could create so much beauty and majesty is a God who
Auxiliary hold annual"Poppy returned
such a person, even among the aldermen, who believe loves her and will always care about her as long as she
Awareness Days" when their families through the
poppies made by disabled service programs;and this would be disloyal to the mayor. lives. I invite you to do the same for your children. We
veterans in Illinois hospitals Whereas, the days of May I believe our mayor is doing a good job, but I don't aren't the Rockefellers and our trips cost less than the
are dispensed publicly for the 13, 14, and 15, 2004 have believe my job as an alderman is to do everything the average trip for a family of four to Disney World. Man
purpose of raising funds with been selected as "Poppy mayor tells me to do. I believe, to be a good alderman,I of our vacations have been "local". Put a little money
which to
beneficial wo k;carand n their Awareness Days" in the need to ask questions. And if some of my fellow aside, research your options, and hit the road! The
Whereas; the one bri ht • United City of Yorkville to aldermen do not like those questions, I still need to ask rewards are worth it.
color of these war town areas honor our war dead by them. To make good decisions, I need to be well If you'd like to share your stories with me, get some
was the brave little red poppy g aPo ppy. informed. I didn't feel comfortable passing a$44 million camping or RV'ing advice, or learn more about Cross
growing and blooming on the Prochaska,
JI, Arthur f• e budget without a complete and open discussion in which Lutheran Church and our 2nd annual camping trip coming
Prochaska, Jr.r, Mayor of the P P
edges of the trenches, in the United City of Yorkville, do everyone's concerns are put to rest.This did not happen up at the end of June, drop me an email at
ragged shell holes, on the hereby proclaim "Poppy this year. inspiringrecycling@ameritech.net.
W graves of those men buried in Awareness Days" in the In this year's budget, there is funding to hire many JACKIE STRAUB
(AFlanders ` Field, with United City of Yorkville,and new staff members. One of them is an assistant to the Yorkville
remembrances of the cheery request all citizens to'observe mayor, to help do publicity and run special events. I
bright red flowers returned to these days by wearing a have no problem with this position beingfilled, but I
American with our boys, the
poppy becoming the symbol Poppy and making don't understand why this position is fundable, but an _
of the dead, their'memorial contributions for this worthy administrative assistant to the City Council is seen by
flower, and the sign that the cause. some as a waste of money.
Dated this 11th day of
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J of Plano, was put on the auction block ,
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A group of preservationists,including ,,_ ,„` ,n, �z` ;
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High School Friday to help raise Preservation and the Landmarks c-, s ” ;,>� t ; ° d:- £ ''`."' •
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money for improvements to Preservation Council of Illinois (LPCI), ,• •••,',,2,;.,,i,„,, b : p
Campbell Field. For more infor bought the house, along with its 58-acre ar '.-:-. .,.,-.•::'7t `�x*l x �;Y 6f :A
matlOrl, see Sports, page 24: site and furnishings, in December k r ' ` .
through Sothebys Auction House in
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New York with $7.5 million in _ ,.
donations. .,
The National Trust is considered the '• ' ,..�,
property owner, while LPCI operates the
Farnsworth House as a museum. The Farnsworth House. the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed home near
Van der Rohe was commissioned to Plano known as the "glass house," will t riffle tr open for tours after a
• design the house in the mid-1940s by private showing Saturday for donors and the media:More photos on page 8.
Edith Farnsworth, a Chicago doctor (Record Photo by Eric Miller)
chamber seeking to build a weekend retreat. The
house was completed in 1951;.
• Farnsworth moved out of the house 20 but last. year Attorney General Lisa host a private grand opening event for
trade fair this years later. Madigan rejected the sale, citing budget donors and the media.
In 1972, Palumbo hired Dirk Lohan, a issues. After Saturday,the house will be open
Chicago architect and van der Rohe's Farnsworth House organizers had to the public for tours by advance
weekend eekend grandson, to renovate the house, and originally planned an opening date of reservations only, Tuesday through
Palumbo moved in shortly thereafter. He- May 1. LPCI President David Bahlman Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are
opened the house to tours in 1997. said although the visitors' center at the conducted every hour on the hour during
The Yorkville Area Chamber of In April of 2001, shortly after house was not complete, the date was those times.
Commerce will be hosting the 2004 Palumbo announced plans to sell the kept regardless, and the house has been
Trade Fair Friday and Saturday, May 14 house, the Friends of the Farnsworth open to visitors for nearly two weeks $20 for tours of house
and 15 at the Kendall County Fair House Committee was formed. The now. Cost of admission for tours is $20 per
Grounds located on Rt. 71 just west of group of prominent businessmen, Bahlman said.Monday the house has person, or $15 per person for groups per
Rt. 47 in Yorkville, with inside and political leaders and architects,including seen approximately 20 visitors a day over of
more than 10 e
outside exhibitors. Sara Lee Corp.Chairman John Bryan and the past two weeks, not including some people. Members of the
Over 50 local area businesses will be former Illinois Gov. James R. special group tours. National Trust or LPCI are admitted free
displaying their wares, meeting the Thompson, worked to lobby the state to of charge. Those touring the house must
public and promoting their businesses in purchase the building. This Saturday, LPCI and the National be at least 12 years old.
a variety of ways. There will be State officials initially considered Trust, along with the Friends of the
demonstrations,games,and door prizes. purchasing the property for $7 million, Farnsworth House organization, will Continued on page 8
Panera Bread, AJ's Smokehouse
Catering and Chicago Street Pizza will • • ,�
have a variety of food to choose from. Residents to pay less city property taxes
You'll be entertained with
demonstrations from Empower Training,
performances by the YMCA La Premiere Department of Revenue Towers multiplier to less than one
Dance Company and Gold Stare Dance
Company. There Merry Hearts Clowns By Kathy Farren anticipated in two areas- the levy for in city taxes would fall for 2003 taxes
Magic and Variety Show is on Friday police protection (down from the payable this year.
and they will be strolling the grounds on $154,176 requested to$150,991)and the . The city's tax rate for 2002 taxes(paid
Saturday along with the costume Yorkville residents will pay a little levy for the library (down from the in 2003) was .8674 per$100 of assessed
characters Sponge-Bob Squarepants and less in 2003 city real estate taxes than $308,353 requested to$301,914.73). valuation.An owner occupied home with
Dora the Explorer. the city anticipated because of a lower While the difference for the police levy a market value of$210,000 in 2002 had
On Saturday, anyone will be ale to state multiplier, is a very small part of the city's total city real estate taxes of$576.82 last year.
Dunk the Mayor. Yorkville Mayor Art For the first time in several years, the budget, Mayor Art Prochaska said, the The city projected that home's
Prochaska has agreed to be dunked in an county's multiplier is lower than one. It library reduction of$6,438.27 is equal to assessment would increase 10 percent to
effort to raise awareness of the "Relay has been set by the Illinois Department 1.2 percent of the library's budget. $231,000 for 2003 taxes (payable in
for Life"being held in Yorkville June 11 of Revenue at .9838. This reflects the Prochaska told the City Council 2004). Based on that assessment and the
and 12, and to raise dollars for the state's view that property assessments in Tuesday that the library budgeted just amount the city asked for_in 'taxes
American Cancer Society. Each the county are slightly higher than one $4,413 for contingency, or unexpected (levied),the home's resulting city tax bill
participant will donate $5, and receive third of market value. expenses. He asked the Council to create would have been$571.39•
three balls. Anyone successfully If a county's assessments are believed a line item in the city's budget called However, applying the state multiplier
"Dunking the Mayor" with all three to be at one third of market value,which library reserve, to set aside $6,000 in of.9838 to the home's assessed value of
balls, will be entered into a drawing to the state says they should be,the county 'case the library runs short of funds. $77,000 (one-third of market value)
win a color TV. will receive a multiplier of one. If they results in a new assessment value for tax
There is free admission, free parking, are higher than one-third of market value, Tax bill:declines purposes of$75,753.The amount of city
and a drawing for prizes will take place the state applies a multiplier to assessed Even without a ,change in the tax owed on the home would then be
every hour, values to bring the assessments into line•' multiplier,the city had already projected $570.81 for 2003 taxes a able thisyear.
contactIf u the Yorkville any
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mean In the less,realcase,
sa te tax revehe nue wilt than that the amount most homeowners pay Alderman Larry Kot pointed outhat
Commerce at 553-6853. "even though it's a small amount, taxes
are being reduced."
,t.° ® United City of Yorkville
County Seat of Kendall County
EST. =o't 800 Game Farm Road
CO Yorkville, Illinois 60560
O `` F Co Phone: 630-553-4350
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NEWS RELEASE
May 18, 2004 Contact: Scott Sleezer, Park Foreman
United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department
Phone: 630-553-4358
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yorkville, Illinois—The United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department will be
hosting a park beautification day at the Fox Hills subdivision park site on Saturday, June 12th.
The residents of the Fox Hills subdivision or surrounding area are invited to join the United City
of Yorkville Parks Department staff, board members and volunteers for a day of planting
beginning at 8:00 a.m. The United City of Yorkville staff will be supplying the perennial flowers,
refreshments and fun.
"Community landscape programs within neighborhood parks have proven to reduce or
eliminate vandalism and create a sense of pride by the surrounding residents. With so many new
developments sprouting up, we want to create a sense of belonging and identity within all the
areas of our community, Yorkville Mayor, Art Prochaska says. "This day of beautification will
be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, create new friends and promote the neighborhood
park".
Bring the whole family, and don't forget your shovels, wheelbarrows on Saturday, June
12th at Fox Hills Park for park beautification.
CONTACT: Laura J. Brown,Executive Director of Park and Recreation, 630-553-4341 or
Scott Sleezer,Park Foreman 630-553-4358
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r`ctv co.). United City of Yorkville
J ''`` "° County Seat of Kendall County
EST nty t 800 Game Farm Road
of Yorkville, Illinois 60560
O .t:Z O • Phone: 630-553-4350
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NEWS RELEASE
May 18, 2004 Contact: Laura J. Brown
Executive Director of Park and Recreation
Phone: 630-553-4341
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yorkville, Illinois—The United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department has
received $12,000 from the Yorkville Hometown Days Committee in support of the construction of
a 40' x 60' shelter at the Riverfront Bicentennial Park. The shelter will be a Poligon steel shelter
with a metal ornamental roof The donation from the Hometown Days Committee is building on
the commitment established by the community of Yorkville.
Bicentennial Park, also known as"volunteer park,"was constructed through the dedication
and expertise of the community volunteers. Located on the Fox River at Hydraulic Street, this
park is a favorite of visitors and residents during the summertime months. This park provides
fishing access to the Fox River in a beautifully landscaped setting, playground, small picnic
shelters and walkway areas. The addition of the covered shelter will not only increase the
attraction to the park but also the use of the riverfront area. "This donation continues to show the
dedication of the community and volunteers of the United City of Yorkville," Mayor Art
Prochaska says. "We are fortunate to have such dedicated people representing Yorkville."
CONTACT: Laura J. Brown, Executive Director of Park and Recreation, 630-553-4341 or
Tony Graff, City Administrator, 630-553-8529.
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By Bob Maciulis
SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS
Riverfront property along the lower Fox River is quietly changing hands.
Rather than facing a bulldozer blade,however,it seems the only digging on these properties will be done with hand trowels and
spades.
Downtown Yorkville just gained another piece of scenic riverfront.The city recently bought a half-acre parcel on the south side
of the river between State and Adams streets.
The seller was CorLands,a nonprofit conservation group that bought the land at 301 Hydraulic St.in early 2003 on the city's
behalf and held it while the city pursued funding to purchase it.
A grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources(IDNR),through a legislative appropriation spearheaded by state
Rep.Pat Lindner,made the purchase possible.
The city sees purchase of riverfront property as a benefit to all of downtown.
"Hi lighting our riverfront makes our downtown a vibrant,attractive place to be," Yorkville Mayor Art Prochaska said.
Work is projected to begin on the land to convert it to a park next year,once infrastructure improvements now under way are
complete.
All this will complement a new riverwalk area to be created this summer,along with improvements IDNR has in store for the
Yorkville dam,complete with a canoe launch.
Tony Graff,Yorkville city administrator,said that,when the city worked with CorLands to buy the Hydraulic Street parcel, "it
helped us to see what was possible."
"Seeing the practical applications of buying and saving that small parcel gave us high hopes,"Graff said. "It gave us the energy
and enthusiasm to go after the Boy Scout camp.That little parcel created a huge ripple effect."
The city,CorLands and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District worked together to buy the 408-acre Hoover Outdoor
Education Center Boy Scout camp along the Fox River.The land provides nearly a mile of riverfront access and includes oak-
hickory woodlands,bluff savannas,ravines and nearly 50 types of trees and shrubs that are native to Illinois.
The forest preserve district will own the property,with the city managing portions of it.
Formed in 1978,CorLands—the Corporation for Open Lands—is a nonprofit organization that helps protect and acquire land
for parks,trails and natural-area conservation in northeastern Illinois.
It provides open-space planning,real estate negotiation and technical assistance services to local governments,private
landowners and nonprofit organizations for conservation purposes.
CorLands is an affiliate of Openlands Project,one of the oldest urban conservation groups in the nation.
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/archives/build/al1currents.htm 5/18/2004