City Council Minutes 2001 04-12-01 MINUTES OF THE ,REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF
YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 800
GAME FARM ROAD, ON THURSDAY. APRIL 12. 2001.
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Simmons called the roll.
Ward I James Present
Sticka Present
Ward II Burd Present
Kot Present
Ward III Anderson Absent
Munns Absent (arrived at 7:03)
Ward IV Sowinski Present
Spears Present
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Mayor Prochaska welcomed those present and asked them to introduce themselves and to enter
their name on the attendance sheet provided.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Works Committee 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 16, 2001
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Economic Development Committee 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2001
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Public Safety Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 24, 2001
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
Administration Committee 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 8, 2001
City of Yorkville Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Prochaska presented Joe Moore, Technical Water Operator with an award for being
selected as an honored member for professional, academic and civic achievement by the
International Who's Who of Professional Management.
Jim Michels and Jeff Freeman of Engineering Enterprises presented Mayor Prochaska with a Merit
Award for the city from the Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois for their Yorkville Water Study.
PUBLIC HEARING
York Meadows, LLC request to vacate
Blackhawk Trail in Countrvside Center
A motion was made by Alderman Sticka to go into Public Hearing, petitioner York Meadows, LLC
request to vacate Blackhawk Trail in Countryside Center; seconded by Alderman James.
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Motion approved by a roll call vote. Aye: 7 Nays: 0
Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye
Attorney Kramer gave a brief overview. He said Blackhawk trails was approved by the city 25 to
26 years ago and has never been built on until now. He said the petitioner approached the city
requesting to vacate Blackhawk Trail and make it a private roadway. He said city staff feels this
is a good recommendation. He said the private roadway has to be built by the developer. He said
the road will remain in the same spot, the developer has to install it and the private homeowners
in the project will have to provide all maintenance over the years. He said the only change is the
buildings are bigger in the sense that garages are being added on, but the'number of units stay
the same. He said a public hearing has to be held when the city vacates an easement or a
roadway.
The mayor opened the floor for any public comments.
Ned Norquist of 303 E. Kendall Drive stated he lives across the street from the apartments. He
asked if the set back policies will change.
Attorney Kramer replied the set backs will be the same. He said the road will not be moved and
will become a private road.
Mr. Norquist requested a copy of the plat. Attorney Kramer gave him his copy.
Joe Anderson of 219 Dickson Ct. stated his back yard faces the garages. He asked to see the
plat.
Laura Sandor of 211 Dickson Ct. asked if the city could require them to put up a privacy fence.
She expressed concern over the driveway and children playing in the neighborhood.
Mayor Prochaska replied they have to put in landscaping. He said the landscape plan will be
made available for anyone to come in on Monday and get a copy of it.
Dave Schiek of 401 E. Kendall asked if there have been any traffic studies done as to what this
is going to do on Kendall Dr. He said he lives between there and Countryside and it is becoming
a significant artery. He said people go down that road at 45 -50 miles per hour.
Mayor Prochaska stated this is what happens when someone waits so many years to build. He
said we could look up what was done in the 70's when this was originally platted. He said the city
has done nothing new, its just that they are building on a piece of property that has already had
zoning on it.
Attorney Kramer stated our police department can do a traffic study as far as speed goes.
Connie Norquist of 303 E. Kendall Dr. stated the construction trucks are practically driving on
peoples lots. She said they can hardly get out of their drive ways in the morning. She asked if
the road could go in sooner so the trucks can use it. She said there is no place for any of the
trucks to go. She asked if there could be a temporary road put in off of Route 47.
Mayor Prochaska stated the road can go in sooner and that is why we are having a Public
Hearing. He said the property is zoned and the developer is building on a piece of zoned land that
is giving them the right to put that many units there. He said we could talk to IDOT about allowing
_ a temporary cut in off of Route 47. He said we can ask Bill Dettmer about limiting construction
traffic on some of the residential streets.
Karen Olson of 301 E. Kendall Drive also expressed her concern over the traffic.
Phil Olson of 301 E. Kendall Drive asked when the road becomes a private road can we force
them to have a yield sign or a stop sign.
Attorney Kramer replied we can because they are going onto a city street.
Phil Olson stated the construction trucks are beating up the roads. He said they are parking their
vehicles on both sides of the road. He said one of them parks in front of the fire hydrant everyday.
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Joe Anderson asked if the road going in will be a two way access.
Attorney Kramer replied it will be a one way in and a one way out.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to go out of Public Hearing; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye
Alderman Spears stated anyone who has additional questions can call her or Alderman Sowinski
or the City Office.
PLANNING COMMISSION /ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS /SIGN REVIEW BOARD
Alderman Sticka gave a report on the Plan Commission meeting. He said there was a public
hearing for Town Crossing, which is a development on the southwest corner of Route 34 and
Cannonball Trail. He said the Plan Commission recommended approval of the rezoning subject
to architectural review. He said there were no public comments. He said there a couple of things
taken off of the agenda.
There was discussion amongst the City Council on what procedure the city could take regarding
architectural review and suggested the city council discuss it further.
Attorney Kramer recommended an ordinance be put in place.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Special City Council meeting of March
1, 2001 and the City Council minutes of March 22, 2001; and the; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
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A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the Committee of the Whole minutes of
March 15, 2001; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Alderman Spears stated there are two additional checks that need to be signed; one to Sandra
Marker in the amount of $60.00 for a cash advance for a clerks seminar luncheon and a second
check to the Municipal Clerks of Illinois in the amount of $35.00 for the clerks seminar luncheon.
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the bills from the bill list dated April 6, 2001,
checks in the amount of $155,068.88 (vendor), $78,893.66 (payroll period ending 3/24/01), total
revised disbursements $233,962.54; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye
REPORTS
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Prochaska read a proclamation proclaiming April 22nd to the 28 2001 as Volunteer Week.
Mayor Prochaska announced City Administrator Jim Nanninga and Public Works Director J.T.
Johnson will be taking advantage of the Early Retirement program effective June 30, 2001. He
said the job descriptions will be on the Administration Committee agenda and the Public Works
Committee agenda for discussion.
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Mayor Prochaska reminded everyone of the City Golf Outing on May 4. He said anyone interested
in participating should contact Sue Swithin. He said the funds will go for the parks and recreation
department.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Nanninga stated the county has established a new land cash fee. He said by city
ordinance the cities fees are based on the fees set by the county. He said the higher fees will go
into effect immediately.
Mayor Prochaska stated that this would not effect current development that is already platted. He
said this will be for new units being final platted now.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
Chief Graf gave an update on the Weather Warning Siren update. He said there will be a plan
training scenario in Oswego Monday, April 16. He said this is being run by the Oswego Police
Department. He said staging is at 7:30 am.
COMMUNITY & LIAISON REPORTS
Alderman James reported on the Park Board meeting. He said they were asked if they could put
up a score board and a batting cage at the softball field at Beecher. He said the score board and
part of the batting cage has been donated. He said they put together a committee and they are
going to determine a plan and will report back to the Park Board at the April 23' meeting.
Alderman Sticka reported on the Library Board. He said they are going to have a open house
Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00.
Mayor Prochaska reported on the Economic Development Corporation meeting. He said there
are 5 new members which brings it up to 42 members now.
Alderman Kot reported on the Music Under the Stars meeting. He said it will start the second
Friday in June.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Foxfield Letter of Credit Reduction
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve Reduction No. 1 to the letter of credit
- _ amount for the Foxfield Second Addition subdivision in the amount of $50,851.25, making the
revised letter of credit amount of $30,466.25; seconded by Alderman Munns.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye
January Water Department Report
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to accept the Water Department Report for January,
2001 as presented; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a viva voce vote.
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Route 34 & McHugh IDOT Joint Aqreement
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve a joint agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation regarding the intersection improvement of Route 34 and McHugh
Road, also known as City MFT Section No. 01- 00024- 00 -TL, and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye
(Resolution) 2001 -11 Route 34 & McHugh Road MFT Funds
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve a Resolution appropriating $30,000.00 of
Motor Fuel Tax Funds to pay for the City's share of the intersection improvement of Route 34 and
McHugh Road, also known as City MFT Section No. 01- 00024- 00 -TL; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye
(Ordinance) 2001 -13 Prohibit Parking on Route 34 within Citv Limits
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve an Ordinance prohibiting parking on US
Route 34 within the city limits; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye
(Ordinance) 2001 -14 Requlatinq Encroachments in the Route 34 Riqht- of -Wav_
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve an Ordinance regulating encroachments
in the US Route 34 right -of -way between the City's eastern limit and Illinois Route 47; seconded
by Alderman Munns.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye
Route 47 & Cannonball Trail IDOT Joint Aqreement
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve a joint agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation regarding the intersection improvement of Route 47 and Cannonball
Trail, also known as City MFT Section No. 01- 0026- 00 -TL, and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye
(Resolution) 2001 -12 MFT Funds for Improvement of
Route 47 & Cannonball Trail Intersection
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve a Resolution appropriating $9,500.00 of
Motor Fuel Tax funds to pay for the city's share of the intersection improvement of Route 47 and
Cannonball Trail, also known as City MFT Section NO. 01- 00026- 00 -LT; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye
(Ordinance) 2001 -15 Prohibit Parkinq on Route 47 North & South of Cannonball Trail,
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve an Ordinance prohibiting parking on US
Route 47 extending 500 feet both north and south of Cannonball Trail; seconded by Alderman
Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye
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(Ordinance) 2001 -16 Requlatina Encroachments in the Route 47 Riaht- of -Way
North & South of Cannonball Trail
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve an Ordinance regulating encroachments
in the US Route 47 right -of -way from 600 feet north to 900 feet south of Cannonball Trail;
seconded by Alderman Munns.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye
(Resolution) 2001 -13 Name Un -Named Street Bell Street
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to establish a name of Bell Street for the previously
dedicated street that runs from Fox Street north to the Yorkville National Bank as described in the
exhibit; seconded by Alderman Kot.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye
Purchase Water Department Truck
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to approve the purchase of an new 2001 truck from
the State of Illinois bid list with insurance proceeds to replace the 1996 Dodge Water Truck which
was totaled in an accident and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents on
behalf of the United City of Yorkville; seconded by Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Munns -aye, Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS
No report.
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Alderman Kot brought up the concerns of the citizens during the Public Hearing regarding vacating
Blackhawk Trail and their concerns over speeding on Kendall Drive and the parking situation. He
asked if the Police Department could look into it.
Chief Graf stated we could erect temporary no parking signs and will look into the speeding
problem.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
(Resolution) 2001 -14 New Check Si gner
A motion was made by Alderman Spears to approve the Resolution authorizing Alderman Marty
Munns to sign checks on behalf of the United City of Yorkville and remove Dave Dockstader who
has resigned from the City Council; seconded by_Alderman Burd.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0
Sticka -aye, James -aye, Kot -aye, Spears -aye, Burd -aye, Sowinski -aye, Munns -aye
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderman Munns stated the porta -potty where Walgreens is going up is tipped over and almost
in the roadway on Route 47.
Chief Graf stated they have moved it back several times and will check into it again.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Sowinski to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.; seconded by
Alderman Sticka.
Motion approved by viva voce vote.
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Deborah K. Simmons, City Clerk
City of Yorkville, Illinois
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