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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MAY 9) 1975 PARK SITE PREPARATION APPROVED i J, (Coninued from page 1) Hromec, Schaedel and Smith; Pa^ks and Recreation - Chairman Pepping, Datz and Smith; Zoning - Chairman Datz, Hromec and Pepping; Purchasing - Chairman Harker, Wegener and Hromec; Police - Chairman Wegener, Hromec and Pepping; Labor Relations - Chairman Schaedel, Harker and Pepping and Insurance - Chairman Smith, Wegener and Datz. . -i., Officials of the Northwestern railroad announced that warning signals at the Lillian-Grove street railroad crossing will be completed about June 1. Alderman George Harker, chairman of the Street and Sidwalk committee, reported that Curran ConstruCtibn had submitted a price of $18,353.75 to resurface Lillian street from Crystal Lake road to Sioux lane. The price included resurfacing 1,620 feet of road, 24 feet wide complete with grading and drainage. It was the unanimous recommendation of the Street and Sidewalk committee that the contract be awarded to Curran "since time is of the essence," Harker said. The committee's recommendation was given unanimous approval by the Council. ' . A decision was made not to exercise an option to purchase the property behind McHenry Savings and Loan for a city parking lot. This decision was based on several facts brought to light during the meeting. „ Stanek related that perpetual easements to ailow ingress and egress to Green street had not been received from Barry Liebsohn of Gladstone's or from McHenry Savings and Loan. It was also revealed that McHenry Savings and Loan has filed foreclosure action against Palatine National Bank (owner of the property) in connection with an outstanding mortgage held by the Savings and Loan. In addition, when the title was examined, it was discovered there were two mechanics liens on the property in the amount of $26,000, Attorney Narusis said. Alderman Walther Schaedel questioned why the city was going into the parking lot business. He felt by furnishing parking for Green street merchants, the city was being discriminatory to businesses on Riverside drive and Main street. Stanek explained that "people who utilize the stores, theatre, banking institution, hospital, city hall, and clinic are all residents of the area and it is a service to these people." It was also mentioned that the city has a parking lot on Main street across from Buss Ford Sales and another in back of the stores on the west side of Riverside drive. Action on approving a zoning reclassification for Mid-States Developmentwas postponed until further specific information is made available to the Council. The property involved extends from Bull Valley road north to the city limits between South Route 31 and the railroad tracks. In order to make sure that water and sewer facilities could be made available when development of the new McHenry hospital takes place, dedicated easements must be obtained from Mid States Development, Stanek said. "Our problem is to have dedicated city property there so if the parties get together and want to put a sewer in, we'll have land they can go on," Stanek emphasized. The Council instructed the Zoning Advisory committee to meet with John Looze, who is the attorney for Mid-States, and request that a time restriction be specified as to when the city will get "the dedicated utility easement from Bull Valley road to where it would intercept with our lines." The Council also advised it did not feel it should have to share in the costs of surveying or drawing up the plans for this project. In other action, Stanek informed the Council he had been in communication with Milton Pikarsky of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) regarding transportation needs for the city. The first priority listed was improved commuter rail service. Next was the need for a park-and-ride facility at the C.N.W.R.R. depot. In a letter to Pikarsky, Stanek said, "We feel that a park-and- ride facility is essential. Property is available at the station site now," he pointed out. Stanek told the Council the property he was referring to was the Althoff property west of the tracks on Main street across from the depot. He asked James L. Althoff to quote a "ball park estimate" to the Council in writing. In a letter dated April 14, Althoff stated, "This will serve to confirm our conversation covering the property I own on Main street, west of the Chicago Northwestern station. I indicated at that time I would consider selling a portion of said property at a price of $25,000 per acre. It was indicated to me that the city would require 3 acres or less. This offer will expire 90 days from the date of this letter." Stanek said these facts were presented to keep the Council informed on recent developments. In a letter to Stanek from Pikarsky dated April 17, he said, "We are quite conscious of how critical this northwest rail corridor is to both McHenry and the other communities located along it....Please be assured we will make every effort to see that passenger rail service to McHenry is not curtailed." Pikarsky also noted that a grant in the amount of $703,148 was voted for the C.N.W.R.R. at the April 16 RTA board meeting "to insure continuity of service until June 30, 1975". "Beyond that date, the RTA and all commuter railroads are scheduled to be operating under the purchase of service agreements contemplated in the legislation," he stated. Stanek also said he had been advised by Rollins Coakley of the C.N.W.R.R. that Crystal Lake had received a grant to purchase a parking lot under Phase III of the Federal Aid Urban System (FAUS). Of the estimated project cost, 70 percent would be sought from FAUS, 20 percent from the state and 10 percent locally. * . .' * Municipalities interested in the program are required to submit a "letter of intent" reflecting their interest in the program. Stanek informed the Council he had sent such a letter April 28 asking that the city of McHenry be included in Phase III of the FAUS grant. Sam R Nakib, Commuter Parking engineer, informed Stanek in a letter dated April 25 that the Division of Public Transportation of the Illinois Department of Transportation will administer the FAUS program and will appear as the authorized applicant for the federal participation in funding. Nakib said the program was part of a continuing process to upgrade construction of new or expanded facilities and-or reconstruction of commuter parking projects. Alderman LaVerne Hromec read exerpts from eight newspaper articles pertaining to the Open Meetings act and Attorney General William Scott's opinion of that act. She pointed out it was done for the enlightenment and instruction of aldermen in case there was confusion regarding the act. Alderman Walther Schaedel asked what the city's legal opinion was of the Open Meetings act and if the city was going to conform to the provisions of that act. Stanek replied that the city has been doing so. City Attorney Narusis read to aldermen from a publication entitled, "The Role of Attorney General's Opinions in Illinois." The author noted that opinions of the Attorney General are advisory and not binding on the courts. The author further stated that since the opinions are advisory, there is no requirement that officials follow the Attorney General's advice. Narussi concluded by saying, "The author of this article is William J. Scott, Attorney General of the State of Illinois." The Council passed an ordinance to permit the sale of beer only at the Pearl street park on Saturday, July 12 from 6 p.m. until midnight. This is in regard to an event being planned by the Chamber of Commerce in connection with Marine Day festivities. Sale and consumption of the beer will be restricted to park premises. A similar ordinance was passed regarding a fund raising event which will take place at St. Patrick's church and school during two weekends in June. Approval was given to issue a beer and wine license to the Baron of Beef, 3709 W. Elm street. It plans to change the business to a table service operation along with the present carry-out service. However, beer and wine consumption would be restricted to the premises. Ernest Schooley informed the Council he had been designated by the Lakeland Park Property Owners association as its representative to the City Council. When Schooley asked that the Council officially recognize him as the LPPOA representative and that he be notified of all committee meetings, the Council refused. It was the consensus that it would be "opening up Pandora's Box" and every property owners' association or special interest group would want the same recognition. The Council felt there was nothing to stop anyone from attending the meetings and reporting back to his group. It was noted that if anyone wishes to be placed on the agenda for a meeting, a letter should be in Mayor Stanek's hands prior to noon on the Friday preceding the meeting. Notices of all meetings are posted on an enclosed bulletin board attached near the outside entrance of city hall. • Stanek announced a "committee meeting of the whole" would be held Wednesday, May 7, at city hall to select summer employees. N No action was taken on a letter from Wilbert Hecht of Crystal Lake which requested that 49*6 feet of property which had previously been dedicated to the city be deeded back so it could be used for parking by a real estate firm across from the Market Place. Aldermen pointed out this was impossible since at the present time there is a city water main through that park property, the city has installed curb and gutter and a sidewalk for the walk- bridge over the creek has been constructed there. Stanek mentioned it is a triangular piece of very narrow property which was of no value to anyone when it was dedicated to the city. Approval was given to advertise for bids for a station wagon to replace the one used by the superintendent of Public Works. Stanek authorized Fred Meyer to set up some type of a drop box in front of city hall to permit the deposit of water and sewer bills and parking meter tickets. Police Chief Kenneth Espey reported his officers were arresting persons who do not have vehicle stickers displayed on their vehicles. Fifty violation notices were sent out Saturday, he noted. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council will be held Monday, May 19, at 8 p.m. HOSPITAL NOTES McHENRY HOSPITAL The following patients were admitted to McHenry hospital this week: Gilbert Conklin, Carl Bergstrom, Charlene A. Kraus, Shirley Wickstrom, Leone Barner, Joseph Ingraffia, Catherine Eichhorn, Herman Kunz, Nancy Neubauer, Rose Jensen, Sally Miller, Susan Hoover, Christopher DeCicco, Ronald Smith, David A. Mehner, Jr., James Pariso, Virginia Welter, Elsa Freidlund, Stella Rortvet, Timothy Kielar, Dennis Useman and Jarleth Roche of McHenry; Major Nelson of Wonder Lake; Julie Andrea Johnson of Spring Grove and Alian VanOverbeke, Vivian Eilers, Andrea K. Adkins, Janet McMahon and Jeffrey Landford of Ingleside. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Patients admitted to Memorial hospital included Rose Ternberg, Judith Pat­ terson, Darlene Michelsen, Baby Jackie McGinnis, Sandra Neff, Mike Gorso, Betti Win­ ston, Frances Wabich and Kimberly Butler of McHenry and Florence Weichbrodt, Barbara Ryals, Lori Bringe, Sandra Smith and Richard Petersen of Wonder Lake. HARVARD HOSPITAL Todd Kuhns of McHenry was a patient at Harvard hospital this week. To make a spicy hot wine drink on a cold day, put a teaspoon of honey into heated mug or warm glass; add VA cup sherry and % cup boiling water, stirring to blend. Dust top with ground nut­ meg and serve with cinnamon stick for stirrer. Sip it slowly. ' BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eickenberg of McHenry May 4. McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bley of McHenry became parents of a daughter on May 5. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Ryan of Ingleside on May 5. 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