Government At Work

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

7:30 p.m. -- CRYSTAL LAKE CITY COUNCIL –

Meeting in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers, 100 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.

Promotions For Crystal Lake Police

A swearing in ceremony is to be held for newly promoted Police Commander of Operations, Derek Hyrkas and new Police Sergeant Thomas Kotlowski.

Commander Hyrkas has been with the Crystal Lake Police Department since 1995 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2007.

Tom Kotlowski, who has served as a Crystal Lake police officer since 2008 is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and will serve as Patrol Sergeant.

Recognition For Exceptional Service

Also, Public recognition is being given for exceptional service by Crystal Lake Police and Fire personnel who responded to a fire at 627 Virginia Road. The fire trapped residents inside a congested three-story building.  All public safety personnel proceeded to enter the building, which was fully involved with heavy smoke. The residents were evacuated to safety by fire and police personnel.

The public recognition of the service given by the members of the two departments is being publicly recognized.

Reading is So Delicious” – The summer reading program by the Crystal Lake Library is being recognized with a proclamation by the Mayor and City Council/ Representatives of the Library will be present to accept the proclamation being adopted for this event.

Electronics Recycling Event

The former Public Safety Building parking lot at 121 W. Woodstock Street is to be utilized for an Electronics Recycling Event sponsored by the McHenry County Council of Governments, provided the City Council approves the request for the event to take place on July 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Zoning Matters

A number of zoning matters are coming before the Council for approval including Country Corners Shopping Center/Petco, 310 View Street, 145 Regal Drive, and a county zoning request for 551 Juanita Vista.

A resolution to adopt a enhanced sales tax incentive agreement for Brilliance Honda which is planning to move to 680 West Terra Cotta Avenue.

A video gaming Opt-Out Ordinance is to be considered, along with four bid award resolutions for Police Department Uniform pricing, execution of a service agreements for sanitary sewer lining services, sludge land application services, and Water Storage Tank Painting and Maintenance.

An agreement is being presented for Council approval regarding engineering services to increase water capacity and test for a new well—No. 18.

The Council is being asked to consider approval of an agreement for the Terra Cotta Avenue access Roadway Improvement Phase II Design and Phase III Construction Engineering. Also approval is being sought for the appropriation of MFT funds for this project.

Illinois Route 31 and Route 176 intersection improvements are also being considered with a request for Council approval of an agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation

Also an approval of an ordinance is being requested to prohibit stopping, standing or parking at any time on Illinois Route 31 in the City of Crystal Lake corporate limits. Also, an ordinance is being presented for Council approval prohibiting encroachments within the State of Illinois right of way along Illinois Route 31 and Illinois Route 176 within Crystal Lake City Limits.

Parking Prohibition on Highland Avenue, Spruce Lane

An ordinance is being presented for Council approval to make it unlawful to stop, stand, or park any vehicle on the east side of Highland Avenue, on the west side of Spruce Lane from Golf Road to Ringling Road.

Ordinance Related to Synthetic Alternative Drugs.

An Ordinance is being presented for Council approval to incorporate regulations for Synthetic Alternative Drugs.

Towing Fees Increase

An ordinance is to be considered by the Council regarding the various towing fees and services. Increases are suggested to range from 7% to 23%, depending upon the service required.