Crystal Lake City Council

Meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Ceremony for Fire Rescue Personnel

A swearing in ceremony is scheduled for the beginning of the meeting when the Crystal Lake City Council meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall.  Newly promoted Fire Rescue Bureau Chief Christopher Olsen and New Fire Rescue Lieutenant Heidi Olsen are being sworn in.

Recognition for High School Pom Squads

Pom Squads from Crystal South High School and Crystal Lake Central High School will be recognized at Tuesday evening's Crystal Lake City Council meeting. This is in recognition of the honor bestowed on both squads for their work.

Annual City Budget On Display April 6-Public Hearing April 19

Among items on the consent agenda is a resolution placing the Annual Budget on display and setting the Public Hearing date for April 19 at the Regular Council Meeting.

The City Budget for FY 2011/2012 is to be put on public display on April 6 and a public hearing is to be set for April 19 at the regular 7:30 pm Council Meeting.

Street Closure

The Council is requested to close Lake Street between Washington Street and the eastern portion of the St. Thomas Church property on Friday, April 22 from 3:00 top 7:00 pm. for the safety of those attending the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

The Council is to consider a request from Lake in the Hills for a zoning change on property in Lake in the Hills but also within 300 feet of the boundary with Crystal Lake. The zoning request is on five parcels for a total of 64.64 acres with a request to rezone the property to Lake in the Hills AD-1-Airport District 1 which allows a range of uses.

Cell Tower Citing in McHenry County

The City is requesting the County to consider issuing a moratorium to halt any cell towers that are in the process until the County Board can adopt a revised ordinance.

Dole Avenue Bike Lane Improvement Parking Ordinance

The installation of an on-street bike lane is proposed for Dole Avenue between Woodstock Street and Lake Shore Drive, near Main Beach. This will require on-street parking restrictions along both sides of Dole Avenue in this area.

Wyndmuir Subdivision Streets May Become City Streets

The property owners of this subdivision are requesting the City to accept the dedication of the streets. Staff is requesting feedback on the issue from the City Council before a decision is made regarding the request.