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City of Crystal Lake City Council met March 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Call to Order

Mayor Haleblian called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Mayor Haig Haleblian, Councilmembers Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Ian Philpot and Mandy Montford were present. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was present.

Also present were City Manager Gary Mayerhofer, Deputy City Manager Eric Helm, Director of Public Works and Engineering Mike Magnuson, Director of Community Development Kathryn Cowlin, Finance Director Jodie Hartman, Assistant Finance Director Adam Orton, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police James Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. Special Legal Counsel Victor Filippini was also present telephonically.

Approval of Councilmembers Brady and Ferguson Telephonic Attendance Councilman Philpot moved to approve Councilmember Brady's and Ferguson's telephonic attendance of the City Council Meeting. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Haleblian led the City Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Montford moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,162,613.46. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Public Presentation

Mayor Haleblian asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to make a public presentation regarding an item not on the agenda.

Ms. Karen Coleman expressed her disappointment that the City Council approved the Clover Development of Crystal Lake despite agreeing there is a traffic issue on Illinois Route 176. She asked the City Council to be creative and think outside of the box in regards to solving traffic issues in Crystal Lake instead of relying on the State of Illinois.

Ms. Coleman stated that future traffic light at Main Street and Illinois Route 176 will be another congestion point, with a signal so close at Walkup Road.

Mayor Haleblian closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Mayor's Report

None.

City Council Reports

None.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda, including Items 9a, and adding Items 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. Councilwoman Ferguson seconded the motion.

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone wished to speak on the Consent Agenda. No one wished to speak. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

9a. Referred the UDO Text Amendment to the March 2, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for review and recommendation.

12. Awarded the 2022 Street Resurfacing Program bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Arrow Road Construction, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,462,596. 74 and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Arrow Road Construction, allowing for a 10 percent contingency and to authorize the City Manager to review and approve necessary completion date change orders relating to the contract.

13. Awarded the 2022 Sidewalk, Curb and Pedestrian Ramp (ADA) Construction Program bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Strada Construction, adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Strada Construction in the not to exceed amount of $356,572.00, and approve warranted completion date change orders relating to the contract.

14. Adopted a Resolution awarding the contract for the Union Street/College Street Storm Water Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Kane County Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $486,233.33, and authorizing the City Manager to execute change orders for up to 10% of the contract amount, and approve warranted completion date change orders relating to the contract.

15. Awarded the proposal for Vehicle License Software and Printing, Mailing and Online Services and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement based on the submitted proposal from American Printing Technologies, Inc.

16. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement Amendment between the City of Crystal Lake and AT&T Wireless PCS, LLCfor 237 Florence Street.

17. Adopted an Ordinance amending Section 515-50 (c) of the City Code regarding permitting of private irrigation wells where there is no reasonable access to a public water supply.

10. Retailer Facade and Commercial Tenant Improvement Grant Funds request for Crvstal Lake Junction, 88 Railroad Street, Unit B, requesting up to $10,000 in matching grant funds

Community Development Director Kathryn Cowlin introduced Jim Tomasek, owner of the Crystal Lake Junction, a new restaurant opening this spring at 88 Railroad Street, Unit B.

Mr. Tomasek provided the City Council with and overview of the new business and the request. He said he looks forward to enhancing the Downtown with the new establishment.

Ms. Cowlin added the petitioner meets requirements for the grant program.

Councilwoman Brady moved to award up to $10,000 in Retailer Fa9ade and Commercial Tenant Improvement Grant Funds to Crystal Lake Junction located at 88 Railroad Street, Unit B, and to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement with Crystal Lake Junction. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

11. 60 N. Caroline Street, Montford - Simplified Residential Variations from Article 3-200 from the maximum height of one-story and 15 feet for an accessory structure to allow a two-story structure with a height of 18 feet 10 inches, a variation of 3 feet 10 inches, Article 3-200 from the required 7-foot interior side yard setback to allow 4.24 feet, a variation of 2.76 feet; from the 30-foot yard abutting a street setback to allow 25.27 feet, a variation of 4. 73 feet; and from the 20-foot rear yard setback to allow 17.92 feet, a variation of 2.08 feet, and Article 4-600 from the maximum dormer length of 7 feet 2 inches (20% of the length of the side of the structure) to allow a dormer length of 10 feet 8 inches, a variation of 3 feet 5 inches on the front (east) elevation to allow a detached garage

Councilwoman Montford recused herself from this item as she has a financial interest in the property and will abstain from voting.

Councilman Hopkins said it received unanimous approval at the Planning and Zoning Commission and is in line with other garages approved in the area.

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendations and adopt an Ordinance granting variations for a detached garage at 60 N. Caroline Street. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. Mayor Haleblian and Councilmembers Brady, Ferguson, Hopkins, Hubbard and Philpot voted yes. Councilmember Montford abstained. Motion passed.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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