Crystal Lake boundary is expanding slightly. Anthony and Heidi Topps are seeking annexation to the City of their 3.22 acres located at 8307 Ridgefield Road. The property is located near MCC property. The matter was referred by the City Council last evening to the April 21 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Championship signs are being placed along the City rights-of-way recognizing Crystal Lake Central High School Poms Squad for placing first in the Team Dance Illinois State Championship and Crystal Lake South High School Poms Squad for their first place in the AA Kick category. Also Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge High School students, Trevor Jauch, Joey Kielbasa and Austin Marsden, and David Vinton, were recognized for their pacing first in the IHSA State Wrestling tournament. Also Prairie Ridge High School student Jenny Covers was recognized for placing first in the IHSA State Gymnastics tournament. The Council also recognized the students with a presentation and video demonstration of their abilities.
The docks for Three Oaks Recreation Area (Vulcan Lakes) were resolved with approval for a $271,459 contract. Original bids for the docks were rejected last Fall in order to analyze different dock systems. Competitive bidding on the docks resulted in bids for $271,459, which were approved by the Council
A Public Hearing for the proposed annual City budget for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year was set by the Council for April 20. The budget is on public display until that date.
Preparing for the mosquito season, the City Council approved a three-year contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for the 2010 and 2011 season and extending the contract for a third year. Clark is maintaining the 2006 pricing for $82,052.28 for the 2010 and 2011 season and would hold increases in 2012, the third year of the agreement to the consumer price index.
The controversial ice rink in the front yard at 605 Lockwood Drive was granted a Temporary Use Permit to allow the ice rink in the front yard. Previously a residential variation was requested, however the council suggested a temporary use permit was better suited. Originally neighbors appeared before the Council opposing the temporary rink used by all the neighborhood kids. That changed to neighbors appearing in full support since the neighborhood kids use the rink.
The Council was provided a presentation on the McHenry County Groundwater Protection Action Plan by Cassandra McKinney. The 26-month process to create a document to guide groundwater policy throughout all jurisdictions in the county, setting out best management practices. Representatives of Crystal Lake Public Works Department were active members of the County Groundwater Taskforce which undertook the 26-month process to develop the policy for all jurisdictions throughout the county.
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