McHenry Times

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Aug. 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Approval of Minutes – July 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting

5. Accounts Payable

6. Public Presentation

The public is invited to make an issue oriented comment on any matter of public concern not otherwise on the agenda. The public comment may be no longer than 5 minutes in duration. Interrogation of the City staff, Mayor or City Council will not be allowed at this time, nor will any comment from the Council. Personal invectives against City staff or elected officials are not permitted.

7. Mayor's Report

8. City Council Reports

9. Consent Agenda

a. Third Amendment to the Master Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Crystal Lake Depot Train Station and Surrounding Property at 70-88 E. Woodstock Street

10. Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street – Johnny Appleseed Festival and Great Ball Race Special Event Request, Closure of Brink Street and Police Department Assistance Fee Waiver – September 30, 2023

11. New Directions Addiction Recovery Services Zero Fest Special Event Request and Closure of Beardsley Street (September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023 from Main Street to Ellsworth Street) - September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023

12. City Code Amendment to Increase the Number of Class 18 Liquor Licenses – Applicant: Time Out Tap, LLC, d/b/a Time Out Tap, located at 320 E. Prairie Street

13. Ordinance to allow outdoor seating in the public sidewalk in front of 93 Grant Street

14. City Code Amendment to Decrease the Number of Class 4 Liquor Licenses and Increase the Number of Class 9 Liquor Licenses – Applicant: Taqueria Las Cumbres, Inc., d/b/a Taqueria Las Cumbres, located at 93 Grant Street

15. 795 Oak Court - Variation to allow an addition to an existing detached accessory structure, a garage, with dormers exceeding the maximum 20% allowed per side to allow 70%, a variation of 13 feet in length

16. 1393 Boxwood Drive – Simplified Residential Variations from: Article 4-600 to allow a 1.5-foot rear yard setback, a variation of 3.5 feet from the required 5-foot minimum rear yard setback for a greenhouse; and, Article 4-600 to allow a 1-foot side yard setback, a variation of 4 feet from the 5-foot minimum side yard setback for a greenhouse; and, Article 4-600 to allow a greenhouse to be located on a recorded utility, drainage or municipal easement

17. 100 S. Main Street (Willow Creek Community Church) – Special Use Permit Amendment and Variation to allow a new freestanding sign that exceeds the square footage requirement

18. Interview Rooms and Temporary Detention Facility Camera Systems Replacement 19. Proposal Award – Public Works Electrical Services

20. Bid Award – Three Oaks Recreation Area Exterior Staining

21. Appointment to Firefighters’ Pension Board of Trustees

22. Board and Commission Reappointment and Appointment – Planning and Zoning Commission

23. Budget Amendment for costs associated with crossing guard services, professional services, closing out the City’s Foreign Fire Tax Fund, and public safety pension fund benefits

24. Council Inquiries and Requests

25. Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of pending and probable litigation, the sale, purchase or lease of real property, collective bargaining and personnel

26. Reconvene to Regular Session

27. Adjourn

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