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Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Nov. 19

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Trustee Glogowski, Chairperson, called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 7:47 p.m.  

AGENDA ITEM 1: Roll Call to Establish a Quorum 

Present: Trustees, Jerry Glogowski, John Spella, Laura Brehmer, Maggie Auger, President, Debby Sosine and  Clerk, Fred Martin. 

Absent: Trustees Brian Dianis, Bob Smith 

A quorum was established 

Staff in Attendance: Tim Schloneger, Village Manager; Mike Kumbera, Deputy Village Manager; Nadim Badran,  Public Works Director; Tim Cooney, Deputy Police Chief; Patrick Knapp, Community Development Director;  Jacob Uhlmann, Management Intern; and Kelly Cahill, Village Attorney 

AGENDA ITEM 4: Public Comment 

None 

AGENDA ITEM 5: Community Development 

Mr. Knapp: 

A. Consider a Special Use Permit to Allow a Dog Grooming, Training, and Daycare Business at 220 Eastgate Drive 

Zachary Holland of Underdog Academy, the “Petitioner,” submitted a Development Petition requesting issuance  of a Special Use Permit to operate a dog training, grooming, and daycare business at 220 Eastgate Drive, the “Subject Property.” 

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Request at the November 11, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. There were no comments from the public. However, the Petitioner provided a list of  signatures from Algonquin residents and neighboring businesses in support of the request. After discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission accepted (approved 5-0) staff’s findings as the findings of the Planning  and Zoning Commission and recommended issuance of the Special Use Permit, as outlined in the staff report  for case PZ-2024-23 and subject to staff’s recommended conditions. The Subject Property is part of the East  Gate Court Planned Development approved through Ordinance 98-O-51 (An Ordinance Approving the Final  Plat of Subdivision and Final Development Plan for the Eastgate Court Senior Housing and Commercial Development). Per Section 21.12 Special Uses of the Algonquin Zoning Ordinance, a Special Use Permit is  required to operate the proposed business in the B-2 Business, General Retail Zoning District. The Petitioner proposes to operate a business the provides advanced dog training that is structured as a school program for  dogs. The Petitioner also proposes dog grooming as an additional service. The hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and open four days a week. The Petitioner will not have overnight stays. Staff finds that the standards for a Special Use Permit have been met and recommends the Committee of the Whole advance the request for issuance of a Special Use Permit to allow a dog training, grooming, and daycare business at  220 Eastgate Drive, subject to the following conditions and final staff approval: 

a. All animal waste shall be disposed of properly in sealed refuse containers. If at any time it is determined  by the village that the odor of pet waste negatively impacts the vicinity, the business shall increase the  frequency of refuse collection and shall clean the trash enclosure area as part of their daily activities; 

b. A dedicated exterior pet relief area is not permitted. Not less than three times a day the Subject Property  shall be policed and cleaned of any animal waste deposited on the exterior of the premises. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval. 

AGENDA ITEM 6: General Administration 

Mr. Kumbera: 

A. Consider a Resolution Declaring Certain Funds in the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area as “Surplus” Funds and  Directing the Payment and Distribution Thereof (2023 Tax Year) 

This presentation summarized the Village’s obligation to declare and distribute a surplus of incremental taxes  for the Longmeadow and Randall Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement with Community Unit School District 300, approved in December 2021 (Resolution 2021-R-87). 

Under the terms of the agreement, once the Village implemented the TIF Plan for the Project Area, and if the  School District elects not to receive the Student Payment in any given year, the Village is required to declare a  surplus of incremental taxes, referred to as the "Annual Surplus Payment." This surplus is calculated at 40% of  the total Incremental Taxes for that year. 

For the 2023 tax year, the projected Annual Surplus Payment is $270,324.22, based on the current tax  extension. In accordance with Section 11-74.4-7 of the TIF Act, this payment will be remitted to the Kane County  Collector, who will manage the distribution of the surplus to the appropriate entities. Below is a table projecting the distribution of the surplus payment based on the 2023 tax distribution, payable  in 2024. Please note that the Kane County Collector will complete the final calculation and handle the  distribution, which may vary slightly from the estimate below. 

Taxing District Percentage Estimated Surplus Payments: 

DUNDEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 62.58% $169,158.01 

CARPENTERSVILLE & COUNTRYSIDE FIRE 10.00% $27,044.64 

ALGONQUIN VILLAGE 6.54% $17,679.17 

DUNDEE TWP PARK DISTRICT 6.05% $16,356.40 

ELGIN COLLEGE 509 5.23% $14,133.43 

KANE COUNTY 3.84% $10,393.27 

FOX RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2.01% $5,444.94 

KANE FOREST PRESERVE 1.60% $4,330.17 

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP 1.10% $2,967.59 

DUNDEE TWP ROAD DIST 1.04% $2,816.61 

TOTAL: $270,324.22

Staff recommends the Committee of the Whole forward the resolution to the Village Board for approval at their meeting on December 3. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval. 

B. Consider a Resolution Approving the Reimbursement of NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC  for Eligible Redevelopment Project Costs 

The presentation outlined the Village’s obligation to reimburse NP BGO Algonquin Corporate Center, LLC (the “Developer”) for eligible redevelopment project costs under the terms of the Redevelopment Agreement (2021- O-42, as amended by Ordinances 2022-O-19, 2023-O-40, and 2024-O-23). The Village is required to provide reimbursement for eligible costs up to the specified reimbursement limit as defined in the agreement. The reimbursement will be funded through the Net TIF Increment, which consists of 60% of the tax increment financing (TIF) revenue generated solely from the Subject Property during the term of the Longmeadow/Randall TIF District. The Developer has initially submitted a total of $18,102,927.50 in Eligible Redevelopment Project Costs. These costs have been reviewed and approved by the Village Engineer as compliant with the requirements set forth in the Redevelopment Agreement. For the 2023 tax year, the tax extension for the  Subject Property is $675,465.34. Under the agreement, 60% of this amount, or $405,279.20, is available for reimbursement to the Developer for eligible project costs. 

Note: 1 – These parcels within the TIF District are not part of the Subject Property and are therefore ineligible  for reimbursement. 

Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee of the Whole forward the attached resolution to the Village  Board for approval at their meeting on December 3. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval. 

C. Consider an Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2024 to Pay the Principal and  Interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of the Village of Algonquin, McHenry and Kane  Counties, Illinois 

The presentation recommended the abatement of the property tax levy for the Village’s Series 2024 General Obligation (GO) Bonds, totaling $1,710,093.75. This recommendation follows a comprehensive review of the  Village’s revenue streams and debt service requirements, confirming that alternative revenue sources are  sufficient to meet the bond obligations without necessitating a property tax levy. The Series 2024 GO Bonds  were issued to finance several capital improvement projects, including Towne Park Reconstruction, Presidential 

Park Reconstruction, and Willoughby Farms Park Subdivision Road Improvements. A thorough financial review confirms that the Village has adequate revenue from alternative sources, specifically home rule sales tax, to fully meet the debt service obligations for these bonds.

Staff recommends the Committee of the Whole forward the attached tax abatement ordinance to the Village  Board for approval at their meeting on December 3. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval. 

D. Consider Amending Chapter 33.07, Removing One F Class Liquor License from Inventory In accordance with an ordinance passed in 2013 limiting the number of allowable liquor licenses in all classes  to the number of licenses issued at that time, the attached proposed ordinance amending the number of available Class F liquor licenses. Katerina’s Pizza dba Giordano’s, which held a Class F Liquor License, has  not renewed their lease and closed their doors. 

Staff recommends amending Chapter 33.07 by removing one Class F from inventory to accommodate the  change, leaving no available liquor licenses at this time. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval. 

AGENDA ITEM 7: Public Works & Safety 

A. Consider an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD for the Design Engineering  Services for Canterbury Townhomes Subdivision Resurfacing Project 

Presented was a proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (CBBEL) to provide engineering services for the 2025 MFT Pavement Management Program along with a map outlining the project limits. This program combines multi-use path patching and roadway patching at various locations, as well as street resurfacing. The goal is to consolidate the use of the Village’s Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds into one project. Staff have identified the streets in the Canterbury Townhomes subdivision to be in need of repair. The project scope includes mill and overlay of the roadway, selective sidewalk and curb and gutter repair, ADA ramp upgrades, utility structure adjustments, and selective driveway replacements. The current pavement conditions of the 1.3 miles of roadway in the Canterbury Townhomes subdivision are slightly above a poor rating. Additionally, these streets do not see high traffic volumes. As a result, staff recommend a 2-inch mill and overlay on all streets within the subdivision. Village staff anticipates design to begin in December and the final set of plans and specifications to be ready for bid in mid-spring of 2025. Construction is expected to begin in June 2025. The services from CBBEL will include a topographic survey, a geotechnical investigation, preliminary engineering, and the preparation of plans and specifications. The not-to-exceed fee for these services is $119,940. The estimated construction costs for this project are approximately $1.7 million, which puts the design services below the typical 10-12% range for engineering fees on roadway projects. The design budget for Grand Reserve subdivision in the Street Improvement Fund for FY2024-25 will be used for this project, as build-out in Grand Reserve will not be completed until next fall. 

1. This agreement will allow CBBEL to provide engineering services for the 2025 MFT Pavement  Management Program. 

2. The work will address the poor condition of the streets in this subdivision. 

3. Sufficient funds are available in the FY2024-25 Street Fund. 

Therefore, it is staff’s recommendation that the Committee of the Whole take action to move this matter forward  to the Village Board for approval of the agreement with CBBEL to provide design engineering services for the 2025 MFT Pavement Management Program in the amount of $119,940. 

It is the consensus of the Committee to move this on to the Village Board for approval 

AGENDA ITEM 8: Executive Session 

None 

AGENDA ITEM 9: Other Business 

President Sosine wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and the Board wished President Sosine a Happy Birthday 

AGENDA ITEM 10: Adjournment: 

There being no further business, Chairperson Glogowski adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. 

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1732740175_33926.pdf