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\ PV^ 20 :>AINDE/VLER RDG HEARING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1979 Dyke GOES ON--AND ON ! (Continued from page 1) • :ifically recommended and ted in the handbook for a city the size of McHenry. Langum, who has been on the planning commission in the city of Elgin for many years, said he was envious of McHenry, indicating the study was better done than any his city had ever received. • "The study was done well and indicates the development will have positive impacts on the city." He added, "I am also impressed with the developer's capital contributions and developments which are being requested by the city." Dyke had earlier explained that an error had been made in the figures used to determine the sales revenue which would be generated by the com­ mercial development at the corner of Crystal Lake and Bull Valley roads. He indicated that figures used, $120 of sales tax revenue generated per square foot, was in error because the study was done using a 10- acre site. Rather, the site will be 12 acres, deducing the sales tax revenue to $100 per square foot. Dyke said the "Dollars and Cents of Shopping Centers", a publication of the Urban Land institute in 1978, listed $80.69 per square foot as the median sales per square foot of gross leasable area in the Midwest. "As the Midwest includes Alabama, Tennessee „ and Arkansas in the study," • he explained, "in my opinion, this shopping center should have a higher dollar amount per square foot." Dyke said interviews with McHenry officials and other studies done by Bartholemew and Associates were used as the basis for parts of the study. Attorney Ladd told the board not enough information was included in the report, in­ dicating which studies the firm had done were used in making comparisions for McHenry. A memorandum issued by Dyke at Wednesday's hearing, listed some of the over forty budget anaylses his firm had completed. believed, "The development will have a more positive impact on the com­ munity than originally thought." The petitioner's attorney, Richard Heimburg, added the donation of a site for a stand- pipe was not included in the study, the donation of land for parks and schools was not included in the study, $100,000 donation for a municipal building was not in the study, $50,000 donation toward a pool and to the city for any purpose it desired, weren't in the study, and the developer's promise to prepay capital development fees for sewer to cover the repayment of bonds was not in the study. The representative from Harlem Bartholemew will testify again at the next hearing, after Attorney Ladd has had time "to digest" the material handed out Wed­ nesday night. Dr. Langum explained that it was necessary for cities to "accept growth and make sure developments pay their own way," because he indicated growth for the area was inevitable. Citing latest population projections, he indicated the population of McHenry county would rise from the 126,000 it was in 1975, to 228,000 in the year 2000, an increase of 81.3 percent. Langum explained the high figure should be spread out over the 25-year period, in­ dicating an increase of a little over 3 percent per year. Langum explained to At­ torney Ladd the books and literature he had studied on fiscal impact to evaluate the Harlem Bartholemew study were all current and accepted studies in the field. Ladd questioned the validity of allocations used in the study without saying what ex­ periences were used for the study. "I would have preferred more information in the study," Langum agreed. "But according to testimony I hetfrd presented tonight, in which I personally heard the record of experience of the firm, I was satisfied with the allocations." He added that meaningful . .. ' -• Dr. John Langum, a respected authority and expert in the field of economics, discusses a report concerning fiscal impact studies at Wednesday night's Winding Creek annexation hearing before the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals. Langum, who has been a professor in economics at area universities including Northwestern and Chicago and Indiana universities, said he had reviewed many current publications regarding fiscal impact studies. Based on those reviews, he said the study done by Harlem Bartholemew and Associates for the city, concerning this development, was well done and indicated the development would have a positive Impact on the city. Langum, who is on the Planning commission for the city of Elgin, indicated the study was better than any ever done for Elgin. STAFF PHOTO-JOE DEHN PERK UP WITH A PERKY PERM!!! OUR FEBRUARY PERM SPECIAL WED. & THURS. ONLY - OPEN EVES. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 385-2966 Sample SPECIALS LOBSTER TAIL *85° i uty Salon FRONT MCHENRY Cuisin THURS. comparisons could be derived from other cities. "At some point it becomes necessary to accept a person's judgment," he said. A representative from Baxter & Woodman, city engineers, Hal Sundin testified the present sewer plant is nearing its designated capacity at 13,000, but plans are 60 percent complete which would increase its size to 25,000. Regarding Boone creek, he indicated an in depth study had not been done, but a preliminary feasibility study indicated that proper management and technique design would allow the creek to handle the extra water runoff from the development. "Legal requirements," Sundin said, "will make sure the design protects down­ stream properties from ad­ verse conditions." He added he hadn't heard of any property damage due to flooding along the creek. "A review of the design would address the question," he explained, "whether or not the capacity of Boone creek would be necessary." Ladd questioned the availability of water for the city. "McHenry fortunately draws water from a shallow area," he said, "because of water­ bearing gravel deposits in the area." He said he didn't see any problem in the future for McHenry to draw water. The present water supply of McHenry, including a reserve, he reported to be able to serve about 13,000 people, with the three city wells operating. MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from page 1) Illinois citizens' per capita tax burden increased $91 to a total of $860 for fiscal 1977. This increase was $9 above the national average, with the state ranking fourteenth highest in per capita tax burden. The most significant tax increase since 1970 was listed as the RTA increase of the motor fuel tax to 5 percent of the price of fuel per gallon. More than seven million people are involved and although the report failed to note, we in McHenry are contributing our share, fair or not. But take heart, fellow suf­ ferers. Although we get no more mileage on the high priced gas, the RTA is giving us a new service in the form of an 8 channel radio transmitter- receiver and antenna to monitor railroad radio control stations in downtown Chicago. It allows the RTA control center to have up-to-the-minute information on the current rail conditions for commuters. Of course, the price tag was high-very high-but look what it will do for the small minority of McHenry folks who will benefit from knowing just what isn't moving on those snowy mornings. His intense interest, in photography brought him into our office weekly to submit pictures of interest in con­ nection with his church. He always remained to visit on topics as varied as the weather and the state of the economy. At a time when men and women are pushing to reach the top rung of any ladder, he was very content to administer to his loyal flock in a small, but very new and modern church. Pushing was contrary to his nature. He was satisfied to live quietly among the hurried masses, caring for the spiritual needs of those closest to him. He followed the precept that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and delighted in the pleasure of the office staff .over Christmas cookies or a plant "I just happened to see and thought you would like". The plants, some of which still bloom, will long be a reminder of this very good man who lived among ut and often brightened an otherwise commonplace day in the news room. And when they are gone, we will still remember the giver. KAF MILITANT AWOL SOLDIER HURT IN JUMP (Continued from page 1) return to the military base. He reportedly jumped from the moving vehicle and the right rear wheel ran over his leg. McGinnis was later tran­ sferred to Great Lakes Naval hospital, Great Lakes, for further treatment. A young Wonder Lake man was ticketed Tuesday night, after police observed an auto parked in a restricted area in Indian Ridge Beach, Wonder Lake. When police investigated, they found the vehicle occupied and open liquor in the auto. James Scully, 17, 8008 Oak- wood, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for open liquor in a motor vehicle. Three In Family Hurt In Hit-Run Accident Monday A parked car, hit by a passing vehicle driven by a McHenry man, struck and injured a Harvard man on Route 31 near Harts road Monday night. The McHenry man was also in­ jured. The Sheriff's police report indicates a car driven by James R. Herrig, 5016 Oakwood drive, was southbound on Route 31, when it began sliding sideways on the road. The car struck a parked car belonging to Donald B. Hackman, Har­ vard. Hackman told police he realized the accident was about to happen and ran out of the way. David E. Martin, Harvard, said he was walking toward a truck when he saw the Herrig vehicle approach and slide sideways into the Hackman auto, which struck Martin. Herrig and Martin were both transported to McHenry hospital by the Richmond Rescue squad, where Herrig was treated and released. Martin was transferred to Fort Atkins, Wis., hospital, for treatment of his injuries. Three members of a McHenry family were treated and released at McHenry hospital, where they were taken by the McHenry rescue squad following a hit and run accident early Monday mor­ ning. Dominick Trzynadl and two passengers in his car, Marlene and Annette Trzynadl, all of Rt. 2, McHenry, was reportedly eastbound on Route 176 when a vehicle went through the stop sign at Bay View Beach road. Trzynadl and a witness to the incident told police he veered into a,snowbank, where his car was struck by the other vehicle. The offending vehicle then left the scene at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was described as a 1976 or 1977 Olds Cutlass or Pontiac Grand Prix, with ex­ tensive front end damage, which was driven by a young, white male, with long dark hair. Sheriff's police are con­ tinuing their investigation into the incident. Arlene M. Reseter, 5120 Wonder Woods drive, Wonder Lake, was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident after an mishap on O'Brien road, near Alden road, Monday afternoon. Ms. Reseter told'police she was on O'Brien rorid, when the road narrowed because of the snow and her car slid into a car driven by Patricia A. Caudle of Woodstock. Neither driver was injured in the mishap. A snowmobile driver was issued three tickets following an accident on Hilltop \road M o n d a y a f t e r n o o n . v - Randy S. Vance, 4507 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for unlicensed driving, failure to stop at an intersection and having no reflectors, after the snowmobile he was driving was struck by a car driven by Karin K. Peter, 7500 Salem road. Wonder Lake. Ms. Peter said she was north­ bound on Hilltop road near Marblehead road, when she saw two units coming toward her. She tried to avoid both units, but hit the Vance snowmobile. Vance was taken to Wood­ stock hospital by the Wonder Lake Rescue squad for treatment of injuries he sustained in the crash. Karen S. Lorenz, 316 Nip- persink, was treated and released at McHenry hospital following a freak accident at a McHenry gas station. Ms. Lorenz had reportedly finished putting gas in her car's tank and when she walked away, her foot was run over by a car driven by William M. Sund, 3205 Bull Valley road. lenry City police have investigated numerous traffic mishaps, with over 130 ac­ cidents having been reported within the city limits since the start of the new year. Three accidents which oc­ curred Tuesday included a two- car crash on Crystal Lake road at Front Royal drive at 6:57 p.m.; at 3:21, a district 156 school bus hit a parked car on Kane avenue; and just after noon, a car slid on the icy pavement into another on Route 120. Michael J. Cochrane, Elgin, was ticketed for disobeying a . y stop sign after his car struck a ) McHenry driver's car at 8:14 a.m. Monday. Sunday, a two-vehicle ac­ cident occurred on Elm street at 1:29 p.m., when a vehicle operated by a Chicago man struck another vehicle while he changed lanes on Elm street. Two accidents on Meadow lane were investigated Sunday. At 12:41 a.m., a car turning onto Meadow from Home avenue was struck by a car on Meadow, which slid on the icy road. At 12:53 p.m., a car skidded around a curve and struck a passing vehicle. Numerous other accidents investigated involved minor property damage. No injuries were reported in any of the collisions. DISTRICT 12 REPORT CARDS Parents of students in District 12 should be aware that report cards are being sent home with students, rather than being mailed. K through 8 will bring them home Friday, Feb. 2, and high school cards will be sent home Feb. 5. Conferences for elementary will be held Monday night. Conferences for high school may be scheduled for Feb. 6 during the day, or Feb. 7 at night, by calling 385-4003 on Feb. 5. Weather Fails To Halt Burglars More than a few people have commented, with regret, on the recent deaths of residents who made substantial con­ tributions to their home community. This past week more were added to that list. Long before anyone Jiiad coined the term Women's Liberation, there were McHenry women who chose to pursue a career in business. Among them was Miss Clara Stoffel, who followed a teaching career with a half century of service in the insurance field. Only a minority -- men or women - can boast this kind of record even today. The death of Father Arthur McKay, vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal church, was not felt more keenly by his parishioners than by many on the staff of the Plaindealer. Father McKay was a man of slight build with a big heart and spirit. He was a simple man, in the finest sense of the word, with a shyness not characteristic of his time. Sheriff's police are in­ vestigating numerous thefts, burglaries and break-ins in the McHenry area and are also looking for individuals responsible for vandalism done last weekend. Sheriff's police investigated a burglary at the Samuel Baldino home, 103 E. Lincoln, Monday. According to police reports, sometime since Jan. 10, a glass door was broken to gain entry to the home. Determined to have been taken were a maple dining room set, a swag lamp, a cast iron fireplace grate, a black and white TV set, a four cubic- foot refrigerator a desk lamp and dinnerware. Sometime between 1 a.m. and noon Monday, Papa Joe's tavern, 5019 S. Wildwood, was burglarized. Someone reportedly broke a window to enter the building and removed a drawer from the cash register. The drawer, which contained no money, was left on a cabinet. Taken by the offender were twenty-one cartons of cigarettes and eighteen bottles of assorted liquors. Tuesday, Patrick Owen, Melrose Park, reported to police that the night his auto had a flat Chapel Hill road, north of Lincoln road. When he returned at 5 a.m. the next day, he could not find his vehicle and had still not found it. >orted toy\ ?! of Jan. - t tire on f~. At 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, the vehicle was found abandoned on Spring Grove road, near Ringwood road, with a flat tire. Residents of the area indicated the vehicle had been there since Jan. 27. Joseph Cimpfe, 4316 N. Riverdale, reported Tuesday that his mailbox had been torn off its hinges sometime since Monday. Sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning, a Fuzzbuster was taken from a locked auto parked at the Robert Kiddell residence, 4325 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. Windshields of two cars parked on Dennis boulevard were shattered by vandals during the early morning hours Sunday. Jeffrey Popovich, 2915 Kama, notified police at 1 p.m. that the windshield of his auto was broken by a blunt in­ strument during the night. The windshield of Donald Hesemann's auto, 4321 N. Elmleaf, also parked on Dennis boulevard during the night, was reported smashed. In addition, a sharp instrument was used to cause a cut in the top of the hood. Sunday afternoon, Sunny side police found a Volkswagon lying on its side in the parking lot at Johnsburg high school. Owned by Robert Gough of Woodstock, the car suffered no apparent damage when flipped over by vandals. A burglary at the unoccupied home of Laurence Payton, 7103 MacArthur lane, Wonder Lake, was reported Saturday. Sometime since Dec. 20, entry had been made to the home by breaking a window. Evidence indicated the home had been searched and food consumed, but nothing was determined to have been taken. Jan. 26, Sheriff's police in­ vestigated a burglary at the summer home of John Wenzel, Chicago, at 7421 Salem road, Wonder Lake. The burglary was discovered by a neighbor. Sometime since Nov. 11, a back door lock had been broken to gain entry to the home. The house was searched, but nothing was taken. Another burglary reported Jan. 26 occurred at 821 lincoln road, the summer home of John Fritsch, Libertyville. Sometime since the day before, someone broke a bedroom window to enter the home. A stereo unit was known to be stolen, but a further in­ ventory had to be taken to determine what else was missing. 1 Evidence indicated a sled was used by the offender to tow the stolen property to a nearby gravel pit. Thieves cut the chain link fence behind Adams Lawn & Leisure, 2102 W. Route 120, during the night of Jan.il, and stole a 1977 JScorpion snowmobile. The snowmobile was removed fawn a trailer and driven a^ay. ) SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8:30 - NOON Live Entertainment Nightly Except Sunday FASHION SHOW Tues. & Thurs. 10% DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS 4512W. RTE. 120 ( McHENRY, IL 2 blocks West of McHoniy (* larkot Place Shopping Center •JMc^HeniV 'Inn Faqily Hoq^e SEMIANNUAL SALE 20«wf SALE DATES FEB. 3 thru FEB. 17th SHOP \ AT HOME PHONE 385-7531 4 PRICES INCLUDE tS Measuring • Fabric • Tailoring Only twice each year will the manufacturer permit discounts on the full range of our luxurious fabrics. 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