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Park Board Packet 2004 08-23-04 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department Board Meeting Park And Recreation Administrative Offices RIVERFRONT BUILDING 301 E. HYDRAULIC STREET Yorkville, IL 60560/ 630.553.4341 AGENDA August 23,2004 Call to Order: Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek, Tammy Smock, 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 August 9, 2004 Bills Review: Cash Analysis Bill List Developers Presentation—None Old Business: 2004-2005 Park Liaison Assignments West Hydraulic COLT Funding status—land acquisition grant $100,000 OSLAD Funding cycle (September 2004)—Cannonball Ridge Park Construction Projects Status Riverfront Shelter Rivers Edge Park Country Hills Park New Business: Rivers Edge Split Rail Fence Petition Riverfront Park Concept Design presented by Schoppe Designs Countryside subdivision open space resident input meeting - notice Additional Business: Correspondence: Miscellaneous press release Adjournment Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department Board Meeting August 9,2004 MINUTES Call to Order- President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call- Chris Rollins,Tammy Smock,Ken Koch,Van Truman,Heather Fiala,Bob Pilmer Absent: Richard Korinek,Alderman Paul James Guests/City Officials/Staff-- Laura fficials/Staff-Laura Brown,Executive Director Mayor Art Prochaska Public Comment- None Approval of Minutes- Minutes of the July 26,2004 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by Fiala. Pilmer seconded the motion. Bills Review- Current bills were reviewed. Rollins questioned an invoice for sod.Brown will check into it and respond to the board at the next meeting.Truman made a motion to approve payment of bills as submitted. Koch seconded.A roll-call vote was taken: Rollins, Smock,Koch, Truman,Fiala voted aye;Pilmer,no. Reports- Brown reported for the Recreation Dept,highlighting the fall soccer program,which has over 300 participants registered. She noted the coaches seminar went very well and provided good feedback. Brown also reported that the fall program catalog has been delivered to residents,and called attention to its inclusion in board member packets. Old Business- Brown reported that the naming of Rivers Edge Park went to the Committee of the Whole and will go to City Council on August 10. She noted that only the south parcel will be named. New Business- Mayor Prochaska asked when construction of Cannonball Ridge Park is scheduled. Brown said it is scheduled for spring of 2005. She will contact Attorney Kramer regarding the Letter of Credit. Brown reported that the Parks and Recreation Dept.will enter into an agreement with the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ for use of their facilities for the preschool program.Once approved by the Board,it will go to City Council and then to the Committee of the Whole with the stipulation that the donation will be specified.All agreed to the change. Brown recommended the hiring of budgeted full-time staff.She said she would like to have a full-time parks person and a full-time rec person hired in November,and she is looking for board approval to begin the process,advertising in August;interviews in September,etc.When questioned by Truman on"demands outpacing our needs,"Brown called attention to the Project Growth 2004-2009 report,which supports the need for additional staffto provide the increased recreational programs and maintenance of additional parks that will come with the growth of the community.Fiala moved that Brown proceed with the hiring process.Koch seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous. The Board discussed the Request For Proposal for the design and development of a new park maintenance facility to be located on city property near Menards. The project would be funded out of land cash.hi requesting approval to move forward with the process,Brown pointed out that the Parks Department and Public Works have been sharing space,and it has been difficult for both departments.She said the first phase would include an office area for staff, locker rooms, and an equipment facility. Pilmer made a motion to proceed with the RFP. Truman seconded the motion.Approval was unanimous. Board members chose park liaison assignments for the current fiscal year, including those still in the planning stages in new residential developments. They are: Fiala -Riverfront,Gilbert,and Country Hills Parks Rollins -Beecher,Hiding Spot,and Jaycee Parks,Grande Reserve Park E, and Grande Reserve Regional Park Koch -Purcell,Price, Cobb, Sunflower, and Kimball Hill Parks Korinek-Sleezer Park,Grande Reserve Park D,Grande Reserve Trail,and Menards(Prairie Meadows) Smock -Fox Hill,Rivers Edge/Rice,and Cannonball Ridge Parks Truman-Van Emmon, West Hydraulic Greenway,and Town Square Parks The Board also filled the vice chair position on the board vacated by the resignation of Dave Cathey. Koch expressed his willingness to serve as vice chair.Board approval was unanimous. Additional Business Brown called attention to her memo to the Mayor regarding the August 6 department head meeting discussion of land planning issues. She recommended that the Board consider hiring an in-house land planner/project manager,and explained the benefits of this position as the city grows and the departments continue to stretch their resources,to afford the services of Schoppe Design. Brown said she will prepare a cost analysis for the Board to further support. The Mayor suggested making the petition from residents in River's Edge subdivision an agenda item at a future meeting for discussion so the neighbors can be made aware that it will be addressed by the Board. Rollins called attention to the current and pending developments update provided in the board packet and encouraged continued review by the board. Rollins called attention to a memo from the June 2004 BCA bulletin which addresses some of the challenges of planning a recreation center for the residents of a small community. At 8:07 p.m.the meeting adjourned following a motion by Fiala,seconded by Koch. Respectfully submitted, Judy Rice Recording Secretary The next meeting of the Board is scheduled on Monday,August 23,at 7 p.m. at the administrative office on West Hydraulic St. 2004—2005 Park Liaison Assignments Riverfront Park Heather Fiala Beecher Park & concession stand Chris Rollins Purcell Park (Cannonball) Ken Koch Price Park (Greenbriar) Ken Koch Hiding Spot Park ( formerly Prairie Park) Chris Rollins Cobb Park Ken Koch Jaycee Park Chris Rollins Sleezer Park (Heartland) Richard Korinek Fox Hill (east and west Park sites) Tammy Smock Van Emmon Park Van Truman Rivers edge Parks (3 sites) / Rice Park Tammy Smock West Hydraulic greenway Van Truman Town Square Van Truman Gilbert Park Heather Fiala Country Hills Park Heather Fiala In the planning Grande Reserve Park E Chris Rollins Grande Reserve Park D Richard Korinek Grande Reserve Regional Park Chris Rollins Grande Reserve Trail Richard Korinek Sunflower Park Ken Koch Cannonball Ridge Park Tammy Smock Menards (Prairie Meadows) Richard Korinek Kimball Hill (Whispering Meadows) Ken Koch 11; ., THE WINDHAM GROUP BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS August 6, 2004 Mr.Joe Wyrot United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville,IL 60560 Dear Joe: Following is a copy of a petition letter we received from the property owners living adjacent to the Conservation Area on the north side of Windham Circle in River's Edge subdivision. Please review the enclosed and let us know how you would like us to proceed. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at 630.553.2500. Best regards, S&K Development, LLC 4:?Nrevat i diarduka___ Richard T. Stanciu cc: Laura_Brown;Yorkville Park District, 908 Game:FarimRoadrYorkville,Il: Tony Graff, City Administrator, 800 Game Farm Road,Yorkville, Il 586 KELLY AVENUE, YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS 60560 TELEPHONE: 630-553-3024 • FAX: 630-553-2636 Mr. Joseph vWywrot July 26,2004 United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville,IL. 60560 Dear Mr. Wywrot, We are the homeowners at River's Edge subdivision on the North end of the project next to the nine-acre conservation area. We were all surprised and disappointed to learn recently that you are requiring the developer, S &K Development,to build a split rail fence along our North property lines (which is also the South property line of the conservation area). We are all opposed to such a fence because it would reduce the use and enjoyment of our properties. Such a man-made structure would ruin the natural setting of mature trees and forest area that is adjacent to our back yards. We paid a high premium because of this very special natural setting and had no knowledge of a fence when purchasing our properties. It comes as an unpleasant surprise to find that a fence is now required. We do not understand the purpose of this fence, which is unwanted and unnecessary. The homeowners do not need it for any reason and it is unclear what benefit the City or the park district would derive from the fence. We strongly urge you to reconsider the installation of the fence before it is too late. If necessary, we would be happy to meet with you to resolve this matter. Sincerely, /v'7z e cc 7 4a. 203 Windham Circle ig eh(0._ in e e (\ Mar -V,(1 \e c--t'(\e-e n PL.6. -t-Q NM\ 211 Windham Circle page 1 of 2 // ..!---ers 5-e-- ESC06-e 221 Windham Circle SyLv r A- L. /-1, 'R1't 225 Windham Circle / / of-1- s E % / 41' Ad It' ft • 4 74 2 indham Circle '7 it,,t A-2-�it awA C(P...cJ.9 . 1- 1i/ 23 `? - a am Circle 3-7 `^Ei Cv _ Cc: Richard Stanciu, S &K Development, 586 Kelly Ave.,Yorkville, IL. Laura Brown, Yorkville Park District, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL. Tony Graff, City Administrator, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL. Page 2 of 2 United City of Yorkville County Seat of Kendall County EST.% yAIM 183 800 Game Farm Road 4 CO Yorkville,Illinois 60560 Pp OA 0 Phone:630-553-4350 '!' Z.75"' = Fax:630-553-7575 To: Resident of Countryside Subdivision From: United City of Yorkville Date: August 11, 2004 Re: Countryside Subdivision Open Space Dear Countryside Subdivision Resident: Please be advised that the United City of Yorkville is currently in the process of acquiring ownership of open space within the Countryside Subdivision. The United City of Yorkville is seeking input and is desirous of discussing the possible uses for the open space within the subdivision with the residents of the area. I am inviting you to join the United City of Yorkville Ward 4 Alderwoman Rose Spears, Alderman Joseph Besco, and other city officials at the location listed below to discuss the plans and options available for the open space located within the Countryside Subdivision. Date: August 30, 2004 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Yorkville Congregational United Church 409 Center Parkway Yorkville, Illinois If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office at 553-8531. Sincerely, 7-Z.6774- i ,ve.ei eiZe-1-/- Arthur F. Prochaska,Jr. Mayor COUNTRYSIDE INFORMATIONAL MEETING Monday, August 30, 2004 Congregational Church Introduction History of Countryside Open Area holdings History of Blackberry Creek Management Plan II. Overview of the Maps Countryside Open Space A. Creek area B. Internal subdivision area United City of Yorkville Greenway Corridor Plan III. Awareness and Discussion City's proposed ownership of open land area and desire to get public comments IV. Policy Options (a) City ownership of all open land areas (b) Creek area, recommendation from the Park Board —to work with Kendall County Forest Preserve District and the City's greenway corridor planning for the preservation of the Blackberry Creek Corridor in concert with the Blackberry Creek Management Plan. (c). Internal open land areas - convey ownership of land to homeowners (d) Alternatively, establish a homeowners organization V. Next step City Council - Committee of the Whole— October 19th YORKVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #115 "Positive Attitudes Create Success" Administrative Service Center 602 Center Parkway,Suites A&B Dr.Thomas D.Engler P.O.Boz 579 Ph.630-553-4382 Superintendent Yorkville,Illinois 60560 Fax.630-553-4398 tengler@yorkville.k12.1us August 10,2004 To: Laura Brown Director of Parks and Recreation City of Yorkville 301 E.Hydraulic Yorkville,Illinois 60560 Re: Use of School Facilities Ms.Brown, While we certainly understand deadlines,it is unfortunate that your department made the decision to send out your Program Catalog prior to our administrative staff reviewing the scheduled events,most of which are held in District 115 buildings. Your calendar was mailed out the last week in July,which meant it had to be at the printer at the same time I received a copy of,what I understood to be a"draft". A simple phone call or email indicating your timeline or any problem you had would have been most appreciated. It was always my understanding, and it was the Mayor's own suggestion, that to avoid problems with your calendar, as we have had in the past,both my signature and yours on the final approved copy was to have been the procedure of choice. We are certainly not pleased to be in the position of denying your department access 'after the fact'. In the future, please give me the courtesy of a phone call if you have concerns or cannot follow the agreement. That said,please understand that the following programs held in District 115 buildings will need to be cancelled or changed due to conflicts: 1. High School—Internet for Senior—Saturday-October 23rd.-This program will not be held at the HS unless an instructor from the HS is hired to run the program. We will not be providing an administrator for that Saturday as we did last year. 2. Middle School a. October 19—Tues.-Karate -Concert scheduled that date. b. October 26—Tues.-Karate—Concert scheduled that date c. October 30—Sat.-Girls BB—Student Council workshop for SPC d. Dec. 15—Wed.-Open Gym—Square Dancing set up all week e. Dec. 22 and 29—Buildings closed for Winter Break and Maintenance f. March 10—Thurs.-Resident Prog.-Spring Concert g. March 17—Thurs.Res.Prog.—School Play h. March 19—Sat-Res BB—School Play i. March 29,31—Res.Prog.—Closed for Spring Break and Maintenance. 3. Circle Center Grade School a. January 28th—conflict family activity C_____ b. Nothing should be scheduled on Tuesdays in April and May for K an Grade 1 Music Program 1 [------- c. There is an activity scheduled starting on March 10th from 4-6 pm and running until March 31'—what is this for? No description listed. 4. Yorkville Grade School a. November—All Tuesday and Thursdays have classes running until 6:15 pm. We will not have a custodian after 6 pm-so those classes must end by that time. b. The school is listed as"Facility Reservation"every Tuesday and Thursday until 6:30 pm. Again—no activities in this building after 6pm. January through May Activities that may change Park District scheduled events: January—Hobby Night;February—Family Math Night;March—Family Reading Night; May—Ice Cream Social and Art Fair,Mary-YHS cheerleading tryouts. d. July—Kiddie Camp is scheduled for 7/5—7/30—No activities will be scheduled during July or August—this could be changed to June if needed. Since we have rushed to get these changes to you in such a limited timeline there may be other changes forthcoming. Sincerely 411 v Dr.Thomas D.Engler cc: Dr.Robert Brenart,President of the Board Robert Pilmer,District 115 Park Dept Board Laison Arthur Prohaska Jr.,Mayor "It is the mission of the Yorkville Community Unit School District#1I5 to prepare each student to be a productive citizen in the world that he/she will shape by providing an education that challenges each individual, utilizing the resources of an interactive,responsible community." 2 YDRKVILLE I PARKS b RECREATION Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department 908 Game Farm Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4357 630.553.4360 fax e-mail: vorkrecdeopaol.com Administration Office: 301 E Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4341 630.553.4347 fax August 12, 2004 Dr. Thomas D. Engler Superintendent 602 Center Parkway Suite A& B/P.O. Box579 Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Dear Tom; I received your correspondence regarding the Use of School Facilities calendar that was forwarded for your approval. I appreciate your concern regarding the timing of the printing and distribution of our program guide. Unfortunately, with the delay in getting the Schools/City Use Agreement finalized between the two boards, we were not able to get the availability and use arrangements for the schools finalized in conjunction with the printing of our program guide. We realize there may be some conflicts with events scheduled with the schools and we may have to make some changes with program locations or times. We felt this was a better option rather than delaying the printing and distribution of the program guide to all the residents. As indicated in your letter, we have some adjustments to make to our program offerings, but fortunately there are only four minor conflicts for the fall season. The Winter and Spring seasons (December through May) program guides have not been published and we will be able to make all those adjustments before going to print in October and again in January. Hopefully, we have given you enough information for the remaining program season with the master calendar that you and your staff have identified any and all potential conflicts. Tom, as we work together with future plans I'm sure we will be able to identify potential problems with the lines of communication and expedite a quick and mutually agreeable solution. Thank you for your response to the master calendar requests. Sincerely, Laura J. Brown Executive Director Park and Recreation Department City of Yorkville Cc: Dr. Robert Brenart, President of the Board Robert Pimer, Park Dept. Board Liaison Arthur Prochaska, Jr. Mayor CITY OF YORKVILLE AUG 12 2X4 031W Attention Mr. Mayor of Yorkville: Recently I drove through your town of Yorkville and was shocked. Here is a so called city crew of 7 or 8 workers (at a busy intersection) standing around a truck talking away(no one is working). This prompted me to drive by your city work shed. To my surprise, there's all kinds of equipment. I thought I was in Chicago. No one truck is the same, nothing is kept in good shape,the whole place looks like a junk yard. If more taxpayers would do as I did,I think you would be in trouble. I'm sure you wouldn't have half of the equipment you have, as when your workers are standing talking the day away this equipment is useless anyway. Your wasting our money. You do not mow your roadsides, all your streets are in great disrepair, their is junk all over your roadsides and guess what,no one cares, or has anything done about it. There's way to much coffee clutching and buying new equipment. Every worker does not need a new truck to drive around in, they need to get some work done, or get rid of them. I think you should have all your city trucks have a decal on them like the state does. It says, " If I'm not working call this number". I'll bet your phones would be ringing off their hooks. You are taxing us to death and are not showing us any thing being done with our money. I sure hope you look into these matters and do something about them. A Concerned Citizen GRAND VICTORIA ESTABLISHED AND SUPPORTED BY GRAND VICTORIA CASINO www.grandvictoriafdn.org F O U N DATION 230 West Monroe Street, Suite 2530, Chicago, Illinois 60606 T:312-609-0200 F:312-658-0738 August 12, 2004 Ms. Laura Brown Executive Director Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department 908 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL 60120 Dear Ms. Brown: Thank you for your recent letter expressing interest in applying for a grant from Grand Victoria Foundation. We appreciate the opportunity to review your request for support. While we understand the importance of your efforts, regretfully, we are unable to invite a full proposal. • As you can imagine, we receive far more requests for assistance than can be accommodated. Consequently, we rely on a series of giving guidelines established by our Board of Directors to help us select those programs and organizations to which we can lend financial support. Your request,unfortunately, falls outside the scope of our current guidelines for grant making. We wish you every success and hope you will be able to secure the funding you need for your endeavors. Sin - • y, Nancy Fis Executive Director Thursday,Aug.5,2004 RECORD 7 • • Parks and Recreation Department now _sten ho g preschool By Kathy Farren • now being taken at the Beecher afternoon, 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. The some of which did not have room Community Building at 908 Game Farm preschool will begin Monday,Sept. 13 available,Swithin said. department will make a donation Yorkville. Parks and Recreation Road,Yorkville: and follow the Yorkville School The de p Departmenthasaddedsdmething new to A Monday, Wednesday and Friday District's calendar for breaks and to the Congregational Church monthly its programming-,a preschool for three morning session for four year olds is holidays. in exchange for the use of the classroom and four year olds. already filled,she said. Swithin said the department had space. Called'Parker's Playtime,Preschool," The proposed schedule includes the considered the program in the past but Althoughthe final price has not yet in honor of thedepartment's new mascot three morning program for four year olds knew it needed classroom space,since the been set, Swithin said the department Parker,,the preschool will beheld five from 9 to 11:15 a.m. as well as a Beecher Building is fully booked,as well does not expect the cost to be higher than days a week at the Yorkville Monday and Wednesday afternoon as staff.The director of Parker's Playtime $150 per month for the three day Congregational Church, 409 Center program, from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m., for Preschool will be Michelle Fay who program for city residents.Non-residents Parkway. ' four year olds.Three year olds can attend previously ran a preschool program at the will pay a slightly higher fee. The Park and Recreation Department's Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9 to Fox Valley YMCA. She will have two Swithin said the department is alwayslooking for or others interested in Sue Swithin said that there has already 11:15 a.m., or Tuesday'and Thursday part-time assistants. looking for seniorsg with the ots n been tremendous interest in the program Several local churches were contacted, For more information,ithteprogram.call 553-4357. "just by word of mouth."Registration is Yorkville city, schools - i reach accord on facilities ■ 3-year pact: continue to monitor how they arrangement is working, Scho:ol Agreement aims.for Board member Dave Dockstader shared resources said.. "It's going to take good will on: both sides to make it work,"he By Dan Waitt said. STAFF WRITER. The city and School District have. YORKVILLE—The Yorkville had an intergovernmental1 School Board and City Council this agreement for several years,butfi week approved an until last summer, each charged intergovernmental agreement that .the other for services.: . i continues a goal of sharing facilities Under the agreement,the city' - and services between the two taxing can use school buildings,facilities: bodies. and athletic fields for various Parks In addition,the new agreement & Recreation Department:1 calls for a cooperative approach to programs"during nonschool hours.:1 planning for future school/park when the facilities are not required" sites, athletic fields,fieldhouses, for educational purposes." swimming pools and other joint use The city will allow the School facilities. .i ,.,. District.t;p,_us.e parks and other ; The new agreement essentially facilities for educational and , continues a trial agreement of a, athletic programs''at no cost. year ago,'in-which the two.taxing ,r The city will provide a police bodies agreed not to charge each officer at Yorkville High School t. other for rent and personnel. during regular school hours during "It's for the people in the the school year at no cost to the community to benefit,'School Board President Dr. Robert` district: However, other police Brenart said. services are not covered by the .. . Both the School Board and the agreement and would have to be City Council approved the agreed upon by both parties. agreement by a 7-0 margin. The School District already has An ad hoc committee comprised an agreement by which students of School Board, City Council and who attend Yorkville schools'but ' Park Board officials has been live outside of the city may utilize meeting for nearly a year to work the city's Park & Recreation on the agreement,'which is programs for-the same cost as city designed to run for three years. residents. That provision will The agreement is to be reviewed continue in the new agreement. annually and may be renewed in About 90 percent of the Parks& one-year intervals. • Recreation Department program' The ad hoc committee will participants are city residents. __________ Sugar Grove officials discuss new impaimpact ee By grin Erickson "They should be required to pay their fair share to build SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS it." The issue will be back before SUGAR GROVE—Village the board in afewweeks. trustees are discussing attaching Trustees were divided about op- fees to a new housing develop- tions to build a bike path near ment that will help Sugar Grove Route 30,citing concerns of priva • pay for a new police department cy violations,proximity to traffic and village hall. and golf course hazards. The Stillwater development is "We are trying to engineer,on proposed for the southwest corner the fly,a bike path system for the of Municipal Drive and Route 30. whole community,"Trustee Kevin The plan calls for 221 single-family Geary said. "Maybe we need to homes, 50 age-restricted villas, have a regional bike path plan" about 10 acres of commercial de- Another issue is that of the de- velopments and a golf course. sign and landscaping of Municipal Trustees are asking for school Drive, the main road leading impact fees,capital-improvement through the development, on and road impact fees and an oper- which trustees could not reach ating fund gap fee for each home, consensus.Stillwater developers which the developer wants to re- want the village to allow them to in- duce. nduce. crease the number of building per- . Because property taxes are not wits allowed per year from 25 per- collected immediately,the village cent overall to 33 percent for the is asking for an operating fund gap single-fly units and 50 percent fee. for the multi-family age restricted "What we're asking for up front `villas." is one year's worth of property "When you look at each individ taxes,"Village Administrator ual development,it doesn't look Brent Eichelberger said."We want like a lot,"Eichelberger said,not to build up the capital improve- ing at least three other develop- ment funds to build a new village ments that are in the works. hall and police station that we The board,however,was con- wouldn't need (if this wasn't cerned about the community's built)." ability to handle such growth in The other main concern is who that short a period of time. will build the bridge over the rail- 'They can't build new schools road tracks to the south of the de- fast enough,"said Trustee Mari velopment The village would like Johnson."Controlled growth is Stillwater and the future Neumann just what-it says;we need to set development to split the cost of some limits.We have to draw the building the bridge. line somewhere.We can only ab- : "If they don't and Neumann sorb so much additional responsi doesn't,it won't be built,"said bility as a community." Trustee Joe Wolf,citing lack of The trustees agreed on faster funds from both the county and construction of the age-restricted state.The alternative is a railroad properties,since they will not un- crossing. pact the school system,but still "We cannot afford to repair the had reservations about single-fanr roads we already have,"he said. ily homes. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 RECORD 7 Yorkville City Council news briefs..:. River's Edge Park named afterbusiness owner Virg Rice By KathyFarren change residents suggested earlier at the public hearing. Several people said then that they didn't want the trails Shredder contract ' plowed. - _< The.Council approved a one year contract with Shred- Yorkville City Council members votedTuesday to Included in the estimated costs for maintenance of the co for disposal of city,records•Shred-co will charge$105 name the new park in River's Edge Subdivision Virg common areas is the,cost:of replacing the trails every per visit at which,time they will shred 12 containers of Rice Park, following the suggestion of his son, Gary, five years. material:-Computer monitors or towers will be destroyed who lives in the development. Virg Rice owned Rice's- Residents will see the-SSA fee on the realestate tax for a charge of$20 each. ' Servicestation on Van Emmon Road in downtown bill they receive next year. years. Meetings announced Yorkville for 30 He was also instrumental in starting the Yorkville Business Men's Association, Swear In new Officer Upcoming Council committee meetings announced . coached Little League and Pony League baseball, and Ra. mond Mikolasek was sworn in as a new Yorkville. include Administration at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday), helped.build baseball fields in town.In suggesting that a Police Department patrol officer at Tuesday's City Economic Development at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, park be named after his late father, Gary Rice also Public Works at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, and Public Council meeting. He will replace, Officer Patricia recalled how Virg Rice helped close off Van Emmon Cernekee who resigned to take a job. with'the Illinois Safety at 6:30 p.m.:Thursday,Aug. 26. . ,. Street at South Main so youngsters could sled down State Police. "Methodist Hill," so named because it was next to the Council members also approved hiring another police: • then Yorkville Methodist Church. officer after budget review this fall and hiring a full-time Laura Brown, executive director of Parks and police records clerk this month. Recreation, told the Council that construction started on the park on Tuesday and should be completed in six to eight weeks,barring bad weather. Okay Fox 11111 SSA Council members adopted an ordinance establishing a special service area (SSA) for Fox Hill Subdivision. Residents of the subdivision will pay about $283 per . home per year in real estate taxes to cover the cost of city crews maintaining,common areas such as trails and _ green space. - ' Under the terms of the annexation agreement:for Fox Hill and other city subdivisions, the.developer was supposed to turn over that responsibility to a homeowners association. However, in Fox Hill a majority of residents said they didn't want an association. The city then initiated the SSA proceedings. After a public hearing last spring, the residents had 60 days to file a petition against its formation. With that time passed, the Council approved the ordinance, with one ,COMPLIMENTS Honor all families I recently learned ofthe" ;Yorkville Park Board and City<; Council's decision to rename Prairie Park to.Hiding Spot Park and to.include a<wheelchair acces- sible swung On behalf of my family; God bless you. It says so much about`"the: residents and the Yorkville community,and your wonderful heart.You honor all fam- ilies amilies with disabled children who just want to be like everybody else. Cathy Eberhardt Johnson, Willow brook .