McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met May 3.

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 Ellen Brady, Brett Hopkins, Cameron Hubbard, Mandy Montford, and Ian Philpot were present. Councilmember Cathy Ferguson was present telephonically. City Clerk Nick Kachiroubas was absent.

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, Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt, and Chief of Police James Black. City Attorney John Cowlin was also present. Special Legal Counsel Victor Filippini was present telephonically.

Approval of Councilmember Ferguson Telephonic Attendance

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Haleblian introduced the Gold Star Family of Sgt. Jason McLeod and U.S. Army escorts, and explained that Sgt. McLeod, a 2006 Crystal Lake Central graduate who served one year in Iraq, before he was killed in Afghanistan on November 23, 2009, giving his life for the country. He said Sgt. McLeod made the supreme sacrifice, and we all owe Sgt. McLeod and his family a debt of gratitude. In addition, Mayor Haleblian thanked Donna McAnally for creating the Blue Star Banner Program.

The family of Sgt. McLeod led the City Council and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Proclamations

Mayor Haleblian recognized May as Motorcycle Awareness Month and the week of May 15-21, 2022 as Public Works Week.

Approval of Minutes

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

Accounts Payable

Councilwoman Ferguson moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,414,603.49. Councilman Hubbard 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.

No one else wished to speak. Mayor Haleblian closed the Public Presentation portion of the meeting.

Mayor's Report

None.

City Council Reports

Councilman Philpot congratulated Councilwoman Brady on her award from McHenry County College.

Consent Agenda

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve a Consent Agenda, including Items 1 Oa, 1 Ob, 1 Oc, 1 Od, lOe, and adding Items 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Councilman Hopkins 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. Councilwoman Ferguson was not present for the consent agenda due to technical issues with the teleconference. Motion passed.

1 Oa. Approved a waiver of fees for District 155 students associated with the Prairie Ridge High School Fishing Tournament, to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022,from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and a waiver of fees for an additional weekday fishing tournament for District 155 students at Three Oaks Recreation Area, subject to the recommended conditions, for a total fee waiver request of $360.

1 Ob. Approved the Land Conservancy of McHenry County's application for a Special Event for the Crystal Lake Night Owl Bike Ride on August 6 through August 7, 2022 pursuant to the recommended conditions.

1 Oc. The City Council had no objection to the County Zoning Request at 6305 Londonderry Drive, Cary, Illinois.

1 Od. The City Council had no objection to the County Zoning Request for Tom's Farm Market, located at 10214 Algonquin Road, Huntley, Illinois.

1 Oe. Adopted a Resolution supporting the application for RISE Local and Regional Planning Grant funding for the Downtown Crystal Lake Public Gathering Spaces Project.

11. Approved a waiver of parking fees for event attendees and volunteers for the June 11, 2022 Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoption Fundraiser event at the Three Oaks Recreation Area; and approved a waiver of the Pavilion B rental fees for the June 11, 2022 event.

12. Approved the Cruisin' Tigers Pontiac Club's application for the Indian Uprising Special Event and Fee Waiver of the Police Department chargebackfees ($10,163.40).

13. Approved the Crystal Lake Police Department's Special Event for a Car Show benefiting Special Olympics to include the closure of the City parking lot at 41 Grant Street (Brink Street Parking Lot) on July 24, 2022 pursuant to the recommended conditions.

16. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting the Planned Unit Development Amendment to remove five required landscape islands and convert them to parking spaces at 435 Angela Lane.

17. Approved the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow a new 93-unit apartment development at 551 Congress Parkway.

18. Approved an extension contract with a5 Branding and Digital for marketing services in the not-to-exceed amount of $63,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a continuation contract with a5 Branding and Digital; and Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement the marketing initiatives in the not-to-exceed amount of $87,000 recently approved in the FY22-23 budget.

19. Awarded the 2022 Lead Service Line Replacement Program to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Brandt Excavating, Inc. in the submitted bid amount and to authorize the City Manager to approve warranted change orders for up to ten percent (10%) of the contract and approve warranted completion date extensions for the contract.

20. Adopted a Resolution appropriating $1,338,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for FY 202212023.

21. Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wold Architects and Engineers for Various Architectural and Engineering Services for three (3) years with two additional one (1) year extensions on a task order basis at an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150, 000. 00.

22. Adopted a Resolution approving the 2022 Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade and authorizing $15,000 to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce for the Independence Day Parade from the fiscal year 22123 City Budget; and Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept two donations, each in the amount of $15, 000 designated for the expansion of the 2022 Independence Day Fireworks Show, per City Code Chapter 102; and

Adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with American Fireworks for an additional amount o/$30,000, with a total contract price of $60, 000 for the 2022 Independence Day Fireworks Show and a corresponding Budget Amendment to increase the budgeted amount for the 2022 fireworks display from $30, 000 to $60, 000 for fiscal year 22123 and authorizing the City Manager to approve up to 10 percent in justifiable contract amendments from a contingency allowance.

23. Adopted a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Crystal Lake and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Crystal Lake Chapter #17.

24. Adopted an Ordinance setting the Public Hearing date for Tuesday, June 21, 2022 and approving the public notice for the Water's Edge Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area.

25. Appointed Robert Kosin to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024.

14. 7205 Huntley Road - Annexation Public Hearing and Rezoning upon annexation to R-2 Single Family Residential

Mayor Haleblian opened the annexation public hearing. He asked if anyone in the public wished to speak on this item. No one wished to speak. Mayor Haleblian closed the annexation public hearing.

Councilwoman Brady moved to adopt the annexation Ordinance and approve the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance for rezoning upon annexation to the R-2 Single-Family Residential District at 7205 Huntley Road. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. On roll call, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

15. 112 Crandall Avenue - Variation from Article 3 the required 21-foot corner side setback along North Shore Drive to allow 14 feet and the required 20-foot rear yard setback along the alley to allow for 12 feet for a new house

Community Development Director Kathryn Cowlin provided the Mayor and City Council with an overview of the item, including the two requested variations.

Attorney Joe Gottemoller, representing the petitioner, provided an overview of surrounding property setbacks.

Mayor Haleblian asked if anyone in the public wished to comment on the request.

Matthew Siegers, 122 S. Crandall A venue, expressed his concerns with sight line obstructions for traffic around the lake.

No one else wished to speak. Mayor Haleblian closed public comment.

Councilwoman Montford expressed concern about drainage for the site. She said there are drainage issues around the lake and she wanted to make sure the development of the lot would not impact adjacent properties.

Public Works Director Mike Magnuson explained drainage issues near the lake are the result of no storm sewer in the area. He said this lot would be treated like any other lot and would be required to install trench drains, but the lot also has access to a storm sewer, and the drains would empty into the storm sewer.

Councilman Philpot asked where the trench drain would be located on the property. Mr. Magnuson said that there would probably be multiple trench drains.

Mr. Philpot asked about the building on the lot disrupting the path of ground water there. Mr. Magnuson said most homes constructed in that area do not have basements. He said the trench drain requirements will take into account the amount of groundwater. Mr. Magnuson said the grading plan will be designed so more water will not be allowed to move from this lot than currently does.

Mayor Haleblian said his concern is the high water levels on North Shore Drive. He said if Mr. Magnuson is confident the development will not impact neighboring properties, he is okay with the request.

Mayor Haleblian asked the petitioner if he plans on a basement at this location. Mr. Mcintyre said yes.

Councilwoman Brady moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) recommendation and adopted an Ordinance granting variations from the yard abutting a street setback and rear yard setback to allow the construction of a new home at 112 Crandall A venue. Councilwoman Montford seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmembers Brady, Ferguson, Hopkins, Hubbard, Montford and Haleblian voted yes. Councilman Philpot voted no.

Council Inquiries and Requests

None.

Adjourn

There being no further business, Councilman Hopkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Philpot seconded the motion. On voice vote, all present voted yes. Motion passed.

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