Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Tonight's Crystal Lake City Council Meeting

 
7:30 p.m. -- Crystal Lake City Council
Following the opportunity for public comments, the Mayor’s Report, Council Reports, the agenda for the tonight’s meeting includes:

Consent Agenda Matters Two resolutions to be handled as consent agenda matters. One is to refer a Unified Development Ordinance Fowl/Domesticated Animals Text Amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing.

This the result of a presentation at the prior Council Meeting by a City resident who was reported for having a couple hens for pets.
At the time, the Mayor said it was a matter that would have to be handled by the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider whether the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Land Use should be amended to establish criteria for keeping of fowl.

A second item for Consent Agenda is a request from Immanuel Lutheran Church to temporarily suspend no parking restrictions on the east side of Pathway Court and the south side of Teckler Boulevard on July 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.

The Council is being requested to approve a Targeted Development Zone Incentive request for a 50%fee reduction for Meineke Car Care Center of Crystal Lake located at 905 Pyott Road. This is a program the Council adopted as part of the City’s Economic Development Incentives.

Erick Street Commons Parking ChangesAdditional parking spaces have been requested for property known as Erick Street Commons located at 407 and 413 E. Terra Cotta Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request for configuring added parking spaces in a 5-3 vote with a number of conditions regarding signage and markings and delivery truck turning movements

Police Department Planning For Block PartyThe Crystal Lake Police Department is seeking a Temporary Use Permit to allow a Special Promotion. This is for a Block Party as part of National Night Out. The request is for closure of Williams Street between Brink Street and Crystal Lake Avenue on August 6 between 3p.m. and 11 p.m.

Water Tower Paining and MaintenanceThe City Council is being requested to award the bid for McCormick Water Tower Painting and Maintenance to Era Valdivia Contractors, Inc. for the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at a price of $383,800.

Sidewalk and Curb ReplacementsIt’s time for summer sidewalk and curb replacements. The Council is requested to award the 2011 Replacement Program bid to M&A Cement Work, Inc. for a bid of $67,886, being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City evaluates all the sidewalks in one-quarter of the City each year as well as responding to reports of damaged walks and curbs from citizens.

Fewer Liquor LicensesThe Council is being offered the opportunity to reduce the number of liquor licenses due to some closures and other reasons.

The closing of Applebee’s which held a Class “3” license, Hooter’s Restaurant, which held a Class “8” and the revocation of the Class “13” liquor license held by LaRosita, the non-renewal of the Class “15” license held by Country Inn & Suites and the nonrenewal of the Class “15” license held by Kalor Mini Mart, the Council is to consider adoption of an amendment to the liquor incense restriction provisions. This action would ensure that the allowable number of liquor licenses in the classes as listed in the City Code matches the actual number of licenses currently being held.

Agreement Between Crystal Lake City and McHenry County College regarding police services. McHenry County College established a Public Safety/Police Department in 2010. This department employs peace officers who have the authority and jurisdiction to engage in law enforcement activities at the College and its property.

On a date decided by the Director of Public Safety at MCC, and the Chief of police of Crystal Lake Police Department, MCC Public Safety/Police Department will operate and provide police services on the MCC Crystal Lake campus Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The College will deploy its sworn officers during these hours of operation.

MCC and Crystal Lake Police Department are entering into an agreement regarding the matters of response and any additional requests for assistance from the MCC Public Safety/Police Department.

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