COW Minutes 2001 02-15-01 CITY OF YORKVILLE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 15, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Art Prochaska, Richard Sticks, Larry Kot, Rose Ann Spears, Mike
Anderson, Marty Munns, Robert Allen, Tony Graff, Dan Kramer, Jim Nanninga, Cindy Green.
Guests: See Attached List.
PC 2000 -03 Yorkville Market Place /Preliminary and Final and Landscaping Plan -Tracy
Kasson, Atty. with Rathje, Woodward, Dyer, and Burt, introduced several gentleman that would
be explaining the parcel of property that would be named Yorkville Market Place. Ken Fixler,
from Tucker Development stated that the first "anchor" store would the Jewel -Osco and would
contain approx. 80,000 sq. feet. There would also be adjoining to the Jewel -Osco, 15,000 sq.
feet of smaller shops. The entire Commercial Development would carry approximately 225,000
sq. feet total. Mark Kurensky, HKM Architects and Planners, Inc., spoke about information
directly related to the property. Mr. Kurensky stated that they will be extending Landmark
Avenue to continue onto and connect with Marketplace Drive, which is a new north -south street
that they will be building. Marketplace Drive will extend north to Route 34. Mr. Kurensky stated
that they are speaking with IDOT with regards to putting in a new stop light at the intersection of
Route 34 and Marketplace Drive. There will also be two additional right in -right out types of
entrances. One located on Route 34 and one on Route 47. Mr. Kurensky also spoke with
regards to the locations of the Dry Detention areas, He also stated that the design of the facility
has been designed just for the Yorkville location. They try to create the building so that it will fit
in with it's location. He spoke with regards to the Signage. It is currently intended as a 20 foot
tall pylon type of sign. The sign would be internally lit so that the lighting would blend in with the
area and not be obtrusive. The landscaping has been designed to provide maximum visibility of
the facility. There will be a combination of shade trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs. Tracy
Richard, working with the utilities plan, gave an overview of the construction aspects of the
sanitary sewer, water lines, etc. Mr. Richard noted that Phase I would include the "Anchor" store,
the retail parking, and the entrance /exit roadways. It was noted that a list of 27 different Issues
that could be considered deviations from the ordinances, were distributed for viewing by the
alderman. Mr. Richard, Mr. Nanninga, Atty. Kramer, and Mr. Wywrot would be meeting on
Friday, February 16 to view these Issues. There was some discussion with regards to the asphalt
depth, There was discussion with regards to the recapture of fees, The City standard is to use
50% of the sales taxes, for a specific length of time. This item will be placed on the February 20
EDC agenda to be further discussed, It was also noted that the recapture for St. Pats will expire
April 1, 2001. This item would need to be reviewed if any permits are pulled prior to that date,
The Public Hearing for the PUD is scheduled prior to the February 22 council meeting.
Municipal Well Setback Requirements -The Public Hearing has been held for this issue. The
requirements set allow for various types of usage around the well sites. This item is to be placed
on the February 22 council agenda.
R -1 Zoning Modifications -This issue was tabled at the February 14 Plan Commission, There
was some confusion with the language that need clarification. This issue will remain at Public
Hearing on February 22, prior to the council meeting.
Proposed Noise Ordinance -Staff has received additional information on this issue. This issue
will be tabled until the information can be reviewed. This issue is to be placed on the February
20 Public Safety agenda and return to the March 1 COW.
Public Safety Easement for Weather Warning System -It is possible that one of the sites may
need an easement. This item will be returned to the March 1 COW agenda for further discussion
when additional information has been gathered.
Phase 1 Waterworks Improvement -YBSD would like to do additional testing. The testing would
determine the Radium content of the sludge. This item will be tabled until YBSD completes their
Information.
Proposed DentalNision Plan -Mike Englehart attended the Administration meeting and gave a
presentation with regards to a group Dental and Vision Plan. Currently the Staff is given
compensation to engage their own coverage. The group plan that is being proposed would be
basically the same in cost. It was suggested that the Staff be given the a chance to review the
information so that they may have some input. Additional information needs to be gathered prior
to making a decision. This item is to be placed back on the Administration agenda.
L sly D Proposal /Industrial Bonds -This proposal would affect the property where the Remline
used to be. The proposal would be tied up for the remainder of the state fiscal year, which ends
July 1. The business that is currently using the property Is leasing the property with the option to
purchase. if they were to purchase the property, the lien would need to be paid in full at closing.
The only other time the bonding has been used was for the FE Wheaton property. This item
needs a resolution by council, and will be placed on the February 22 council agenda.
Budget Update -Mr. Nanninga and City Accounting Clerk have reviewed the remaining
expenditures for the current fiscal year budget. After all the expenditures they figure that the
budget should remain at $26,437 in the "BLACK ". Mayor Prochaska stated that there is still a
freeze on spending and any non - essentials would have to be approved. Treasurer Allen
proposed a question to Chief Graff with regards to his police grants. Chief Graff stated that in
the audit all of his grants from the general accounting office had been accounted for.
Additional Business:
It was suggested that Mr. Nanninga check to determine that the Dam Resolution letter has been
sent to the State officials.
Mayor Prochaska stated that indeed the October 26 Council Meeting Minutes are in hand and
have been distributed to the City Alderman. This item will be placed on the February 22 council
agenda. Mayor Prochaska noted a special thanks to Jim and Kim for all the extra effort they
have placed in reviewing the budget. Mayor Prochaska also stressed that 'bare all' need to work
together to get things done. Mayor Prochaska also stated that there several new and exciting
issues that will be coming to Yorkville and that he hopes to see new growth and prosperity for
Yorkville.
Don Peterson, a City of Yorkville resident, was in attendance and had a question for the council.
He stated that there had been surveyors measuring property at Bristol Ridge Rd, and Kennedy
Rd. When Mr. Peterson questioned the Surveyors what they were surveying for, they replied
that they, Midwest Technical Consultants, had been hired by City of Yorkville and to ask them.
Mayor Prochaska stated that first of all they have not been hired by the City of Yorkville.
Second, the property in question is not located within the City Limits of Yorkville. Mayor
Prochaska also stated that whenever they require a surveyor, they contract a local company,
Administration will hold a special meeting on Tuesday February 20, at 5 :30.
The City of Yorkville has again applied for the Governors Hometown Award in the Youth
Division. With all of the hard work that the City of Yorkville Youths put Into the creation of the
Yorkville Skate Park, it would be a great tribute to our Youth. Their work Is something that we
can be proud of.
Respectfully Submitted by Cindy Careen
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