July 2006 Highlights... Pages 2-3 From Mayor Art Prochaska Special census results City Moves Forward with Downtown TIF New club forms What’s the next step for the natural increase in value as is common City Hall holiday schedule downtown TIF district? throughout the city. The taxes paid on the base Street names approved Defined as Tax Increment EAV is then subtracted from the taxes paid on Pages 4-5 Financing, a TIF is a the new EAV, and that difference or increment special financial tool that is the amount that is available to be used as Coffee with the Mayor can generate money for revenue for approved TIF expenditures. At the Hometown Days festival economic development in a specific geographic end of the TIF period all of the taxing bodies and schedule district. With the passage and filing of the will again share in the total revenue, but at the Rolling on the River required ordinances, the TIF district becomes higher EAV. Also, it is important to point out National Night Out official. This means that as redevelopment that during the TIF Period the ordinance allows Page 6 begins to occur in the designated area, revenue taxing districts (school district, fire protection stream will be created for use only in that district, etc.) to be reimbursed for actual costs Music Under the Stars district to encourage, stimulate, and directly that are directly caused by the projects within Movies in the Park finance continued improvements. the TIF district. Annual Halloween Walk How is this revenue created? What are approved TIF expenditures? Yorkville Farmers Market During the initial creation of the TIF district, Generally, TIF funds may be used for Page 7 the base equalized assessed value (EAV) for infrastructure improvements such as streets, City Hall information each property is established at whatever the sidewalks, and water and sewer improvements. New employees value was at the time the base was created. They may be used to provide additional Taxes paid on that base will continue to be parking, purchase land, and provide for Pages 8-10 shared with all of the taxing bodies. As rede- additional items such as landscaping. What Public Works news velopment of a property occurs its EAV they cannot be used for is to construct office Page 11 increases to meet the new value of the proper- buildings such as a new city hall, except to More news for you! ty. Also, properties in the TIF district will have a (continued on page 3) News from Building and Construction on dam begins In phase one, the drop will be replaced with an “underwater staircase.” When completed, Safety The Illinois Department of Natural Resources the four-step spillway will provide a gradual Mailbox standards (IDNR) has begun construction on the Glen drop to make the area around the dam safer. Resident packets Palmer Dam in Yorkville. The project began a Also, phase one calls for the installation of a Soccer registration few days before the scheduled date of Tuesday, “fish ladder” which will allow fish that forge June 13. Pages 12-13 over the dam to swim back up stream. Community Services The reconstruction of the dam will occur in In phase two, a recreational bypass for canoes two phases and will address both safety and Paratransit 2006 survey and kayaks to safely bypass the dam will be environmental issues. Planned improvements Page 14 created. include a four-step spillway, a construction of a Community Development fish ladder and a canoe chute. The chute’s pri- “The city stands ready as always to cooperate News mary function will allow individuals in kayaks as it has throughout this project with IDNR to Page 15 and canoes to bypass the dam while traveling get these safety concerns addressed as quickly Passed ordinances downstream. as possible,” said Mayor Art Prochaska. News Watch—News you could use City receives special Optimists form new club in Yorkville census results Yorkville population over 11,000. Bringing out the best in KIDS! Each Optimist Club is chartered as a The official population of the United City Member of Optimist International. This of Yorkville according to a November special census conducted by the U.S. gives individual clubs the right to use Census Bureau is 11,204. The official tally the Optimist name and provides each was recently released to the City. A club with services and programs offered preliminary census that was released to by Optimist International. Local the City in March showed the city’s Optimist Clubs operate independently population at 11,179. from each other. They choose their own activities, elect their own officers and Yorkville’s last census (conducted in 2003) raise their own funds. A Club’s service resulted in a population count of 8,789. The United City of Yorkville’s first activities are based on the needs of the Before the final tabulation of the recent Optimist Club is currently seeking new community. census, it was predicted that the popula- members. Optimist Clubs are formed by tion would exceed 11,000 residents. For additional information or meeting people who want to reach out to help The city’s housing counts totaled 4,443. youth and the community. dates contact Connie or Jerry Emery at City officials approved the census last 630.554.0650 or [email protected]. The club’s primary focus is to provide a April. According to Yorkville’s Mayor Art positive approach, an upbeat outlook Prochaska the census was necessary. “It is and a commitment to creating a more City Hall holiday important for our community because a optimistic future for kids. schedule majority of the dollars that come from the state are population based,” Prochaska City Hall offices will be closed on From sponsoring youth athletic leagues, said. Tuesday, July 4 in observance of weatherizing the homes of the elderly, Independence The city is expected to gain approximate- to conducting oratorical contests for ly $100 in revenues for each additional young people—Optimist Clubs are Day and on resident. The revenue generated from the responding to the special needs of local Monday, census will help the city to maintain its communities throughout the United September 4 services to the community and hold the States and beyond. Making a difference in observance line on property tax bills. in the lives of others is the primary goal of Labor Day. of an Optimist Club. Members of an Additional County holds tire recycling Optimist Club usually live or work in information is the community. Members join together available by contacting City Hall at All tires, including automobile, semi, to serve others and to 630.553.4350. tractor, bicycle and motorcycle will be promote Optimism as a way of life. collected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12 City enforces Handicapped Parking laws at Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Road. Commercial businesses are not The United City of Yorkville will enforce the restricted handicapped parking laws. If allowed to participate. Information is a vehicle parks in a designated handicapped parking space and it does not have a available at 630.553.9100, ext. 8068. handicapped license plate or a current State of Illinois issued placard, the illegally parked vehicle will be issued a $250 ticket. Zero tolerance will be enforced.
The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 2 News Watch—News you could use (TIF district continued from page one) always look out for the safety and wel- fare of our citizens and there are specific replace only those public offices definitions for “life safety” through case removed because of redevelopment. For law that limits its use. The resolution instance, if one or two offices are affect- passed earlier this year still allows for the ed, the funds can be used to provide for use of eminent domain for public pur- those offices only. poses, whereas this ordinance affirms The funds can also be used to help relo- that eminent domain will not be used for cate business or residents that are dis- any purpose except life safety issues. placed and for the purpose of attracting When will all of this happen? also allows for the redevelopment of the business into the area. TIF funds may be Redevelopment of the downtown will be center of our community. It will used for private development; however, done through a number of projects by encourage new businesses and existing that use is limited. Prior to any funds various property owners and developers businesses to expand in the area, create being given, there are issues that need to over the coming years. There are two unique residential and commercial be taken into account such as the rev- projects that have already begun the opportunities and recreate the downtown enue to be generated compared to the process. Both are for mixed use build- as a central gathering place for the peo- dollars requested and to determine if the ings. One is at the southwest corner of ple of Yorkville. I believe that the greatest expenditures of requested funds are South Main Street and Hydraulic Street, opportunity is for the revitalization of the allowable under our ordinance and the and the other is at the southwest corner heart of our community, which will TIF Act. The project must also be within of Bridge Street and Hydraulic. There has prove to be of great benefit to all of us. the scope of the redevelopment plan. In also been a number of inquiries and A Town Hall meeting will be scheduled these cases, a development agreement interest shown by property owners and will be created. in July to explain and discuss the developers, so it would appear that the processes involved in requesting TIF What about eminent domain? City will continue to see more projects funds for redevelopment purposes. In the Downtown Yorkville Tax Increment come forward. Please have a safe and happy summer, Financing Redevelopment Plan, there is a The use of a TIF as a financing tool is to clause that states that eminent domain and remember to support the many redevelop and encourage private invest- wonderful and generous businesses in will not be used except for life safety ment into an area adding value to that issues. Some have asked if this isn’t a our community. They provide excellent area. In the case of our downtown area, I services to all of us here in the United watering down of the reso- believe there is more to it. While the TIF lution passed earlier by the City of Yorkville, and do a great deal to will allow property owners to maximize support the programs and events that we City Council. The answer is their opportunities if they choose to, it no. First, the city must all will enjoy over the coming months.
Council approves new street names to city project The United City of Yorkville The community project was developed in commitment in serving the community by City Council has approved 2003 by the city’s Human Resource naming a street in their honor. If you the names of Dr. Frederic Commission which currently manages know of such an individual for this Michael Groner, Richard the project. The program was established distinguished honor, you can request a Jerry Groner and Winfred to pay tribute to residents in the commu- nomination form by calling 630.553.8564. (Win) Prickett as historical nity—both past and present—who have When submitting the form, please feel street names in the United contributed to the development of the free to send in any additional newspaper City of Yorkville. Yorkville’s city. Due to the continued growth within articles, commendations or other Historical Street Naming Program honors the City, many new streets will need to information that would aid the citizens and major contributors of be named. The Human Resource Commission in making their decision. Yorkville who have shaped the history of Commission is honoring those individu- the city. als who have dedicated their time and The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 3 Community Events—a summer of fun Coffee with Yorkville’s 15th Annual Hometown Days the Mayor Join United City of Yorkville Mayor, Art Prochaska, for GET READY! coffee and conversation on 15TH ANNUAL Saturday mornings. When you see the “Coffee with the Mayor Sign” OMETOWN AYS ESTIVAL at various locations throughout the H D F City, you are invited to stop by, Labor Day Weekend • September 1 - 3 have refreshments and visit with Beecher Community Park 908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville the mayor. Locations and times are • also listed in the Kendall County Friday, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m • Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Record Newspaper, on WSPY and Sunday Noon - 10 p.m. radio 107.1 FM, on the City’s Web site at www.yorkville.il.us and Musical entertainment day and evening • main stage headliners FVTV channel 17 bulletin board. • carnival rides • magic shows • family activities • food • baby contest • demonstrations • performances • craft show • booth exhibitors If you are a business or organiza- • Pride and Joy Car Show • dance performances • American Legion tion that would like to host a Big Band and more! For a complete list of activities, times and Coffee with the Mayor on a locations, see page 5. Saturday morning, you can call (630) 553-8532. Exhibitor and vendor space is available by calling 630.553.8564. For volunteer or sponsorship opportunities call 630.553.4341 or July 8—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. www.yorkville.il.us GIANNIS 1411 Cannonball Trail, ROLLINGONTHE RIVER on-site camping and other family friendly Yorkville “ ” ILLINOIS’ RIDEFORTHE outdoor activities. Great fundraising July 15—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ENVIRONMENT incentives and rewards. Team and family PANERA BREAD Labor Day Weekend • Sept. 1-3 discounts. Kids free. Yorkville Hometown 1206 N. Bridge St., Yorkville Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville Days Festival going on September 1-3. It’s a great opportunity to stay the weekend! August 5 — 10 a.m. - Noon Ride the Fox River roads • camping WILLIAM RYAN HOMES • canoeing & kayaking • Nordic walking For more information and to register online, 2343 Sumac Drive • one-day rides (10, 25, 45, 62, 100 mi) visit rollingriverride.com or call 217.429.1870. (Whispering Meadows, off Alan An event for the whole family! Dale), Yorkville Be a part of this exciting Labor Day August 19—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. benefit for Illinois’ environment. Come for FARMERS MARKET one day of cycling or a full weekend of Town Square Park (Main and outdoor fun. Premier rides on rural roads in Route 47), Yorkville the scenic Fox River valley, near Silver September 9—9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Springs State Park. Weekend packages AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE include cycling, canoeing, kayaking, 110 E. Countryside, Yorkville environmental expo, Nordic walking,
The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 4 Community Events—a summer of fun HOMETOWN DAYS 10:00-11:00 a.m. Petting Farm SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Pom Squad Noon-10:00 p.m. FRIDAY SEPT. 1— Noon-10:00 p.m. Carnival 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Golf Contest Golf Contest Noon-4:00 p.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m Petting Farm Mike the Juggler Stephan Bores, Main Stage Climbing Wall 2:00-4:00 p.m. 5:00-11:00 p.m. Noon-11:00 p.m. American Legion Big Band Carnival Carnival Duck Race Hole in One Golf 1:00-2:00 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Gold Star Dancers Empower Karate Demo Paul the Stilt Walker 2:30-3:30 p.m. 4:00-4:45 p.m. 7:30-10:00 p.m. Steve’s Magic Show Face Painting Big John Howell and the 4:30-6:30 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Born to Boogie Band British Exports Broken Vegas Main Stage Main Stage ATURDAY EPT S , S . 2 7:00-10:00 p.m. 5:00-8:00 p.m. 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. Fabulous Janes Hot Air Balloon Rides 9:00-10:00a.m. Main Stage 7:00-10:00 p.m. Pet Parade Hi Infidelity SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 Dog Frisbee Demo NOON - 10:00 P.M. 9:00-4:00 p.m. Craft Show Noon-4:00 p.m. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Pride and Joy Car Show Baby Contest Climbing Wall Race Track National Night Out—Tuesday,August 1 United City of Yorkville celebrates community spirit On Tuesday, August 1, neighborhoods This is a night for the United City of communities from all 50 states, U.S. throughout the United City of Yorkville Yorkville to stand together to promote territories, Canadian cities and military are invited to join forces with thousands awareness, safety and neighborhood bases around the world. Nationwide, of communities nationwide for the “23rd unity. National Night Out showcases the over 34 million people are expected to Annual National Night Out,” a unique vital importance of police community participate in “America’s Night Out crime/drug prevention event sponsored partnerships and citizen involvement in Against Crime” on August 1. by the National Association of Town our fight to build a safer community. This event is locally sponsored by the Watch. National Night Out is designed to: Yorkville Police Department, the Yorkville On August 1, From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 heighten crime and drug prevention Citizens Police Academy and the Yorkville p.m., the Yorkville Police Department is awareness; generate support for, and Parks and Recreation Department. asking residents to lock their doors, turn participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Additional information is available by on their outside light and come down to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police calling 630.553.4340. the Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm community partnerships; send a message Road, Yorkville. There will be something to criminals letting them know neighbor- for everyone—Games, food, refreshments hoods are organized and fighting back. and free crime prevention tips. National Night Out involves over 10,000 The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 5 More Summer Community Events
Come to order...City Council and committee meetings are Summer and fall fun in Yorkville open to the public. For meet- Months of fun from Yorkville Parks and Recreation. ing locations call 630.553.4350. Mark your calendars for the City Council meetings— MUSIC UNDERTHE STARS NNUAL ALLOWEEN ALK The second and fourth Tuesday of Town Square Park (Rt. 47) A H W each month, 7 p.m. Friday nights • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A schedule of your favorite music! Committee of the Whole— Sponsored by the Yorkville The first and third Tuesday of each July 14—Fox Valley Concert Band month, 7 p.m. July 28—Roots Rock Society (reggae) Area Chamber of Commerce August 11—Crossfyre (country) When you see the Halloween Trick or Treat Administration Committee— The first Thursday of each month, August 25—The New British Invaders sign in the window of a participating 6:30 p.m. Yorkville business, you are invited to stop in MOVIESINTHE PARK between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for an Economic Development— Movies begin at dusk assortment of sweet treats! Surprises, prizes The fourth Thursday evening of Beecher Community Park and fun for all! Free activities for the entire each month, 7 p.m. 908 Game Farm Road family. Fire and Police Commission— Don’t worry about the popcorn, the Meetings are held quarterly. concession stand is always open. All movies This Halloween we’re offering free trans- Please call City Hall at are G, PG or PG-13 rating. The movie portation to and from your favorite Yorkville 630.553.4350 for next meeting schedule is as follows: business or businesses. Trolleys will be date. available during the entire event. Just stand July 21—Casablanca at the designated stop and we’ll be sure to Human Resource Commission— August 18—Madagascar pick you up. See you there! The third Wednesday of each Sept. 15—Herbie Fully Loaded month, 6 p.m. Additional information is available through Overnight camping will also be available Library Board—The second the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce at on July 21 and August 18 from 6:00 p.m. to Monday of each month, 7 p.m. 630.553.6853. 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Cost is $5 per site. If Park Board—The second Thursday you would like to camp out, you must of each month, 7 p.m. pre-register by calling the Parks and Park Planning—The fourth Recreation Department at Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. 630.553.4357. Plan Commission—Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. “To market to Police Pension Board—Meetings market”—Yorkville are held quarterly. Farmers Market
Public Safety—The second opens for season. Thursday of each month, 6:30 Head on over to Town Square Park p.m. (Rt. 47) on Saturday mornings. Fresh Public Works—Meetings are held produce, plants, jewelry, fresh baked on the first Monday evening of good, garden crafts and more. The Yorkville Farmer’s Market runs from June 10 to October each month, 7 p.m. 28, 8 a.m. to noon. If you would like to sell your items at the market, please contact the recreation office at 630.553.4357.
The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 6 City Hall Welcomes New Employees
CITY HALL DEPARTMENTS Bart Olson WELCOME AND CONTACTS Assistant City Administrator Bart was hired as the new Assistant City Administrator in March and served as the BUILDING & SAFETY Administrative Intern for the City on an undergraduate and graduate level from May to 553-8545 August 2003 and from May 2004 to March 2006. He was born and raised in Yorkville. He CITY HALL graduated from Yorkville High School in 2000. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political 553-4350 Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. MAYOR’S OFFICE Susan Mika ADMINISTRATOR Finance Director CLERK’S OFFICE Susan was hired as the city’s new Finance Director. Previously, Mika was employed as the FINANCE DEPARTMENT Budget Coordinator for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and prior to that she COMMUNITY RELATIONS served as a financial analyst for DuPage County. She received a bachelor’s degree in 553-8564 Business Administration and Communications from Elmhurst College. She has also just ENGINEERING completed her master’s certificate in Leadership Studies from North Central College. 553-8528 Lynsey Johnson FIRE DEPT. (NON-EMERGENCY) Administrative Assistant 553-6186 Lynsey is originally from Stevens Point, Wisc., but completed her undergraduate work in LIBRARY Public Administration and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, 553-4354 where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She has a master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. While a graduate student at NIU, PARKS & RECREATION Johnson served as the Community Development Intern for the City of DeKalb. 553-4357 POLICE DEPARTMENT Angela Alwood 553-4340 Recreation Coordinator Angela joins the city as a Recreation Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation PUBLIC WORKS Department. She recently moved to Plainfield from Chicago with her husband Jamey, and 553-4370 her 3-year-old daughter, Maddy. Prior to her position for the city, Alwood worked for several park districts, including LaGrange, Chicago and Oak Lawn. Office Hours: Laura Haake CITY HALL: Park Designer Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Laura Haake started in May as the city’s Park Designer, a newly created position in the Community Development Department. Haake will be working closely with the Parks and LIBRARY: Recreation Department as she works on site design, construction drawings, bid prepara- Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. tion, and project management. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture Tue. & Thurs., Noon - 8:30 p.m. from the University of Illinois and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Natural Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Resources and Environmental Sciences, also at the U of I. Haake resides in Yorkville. Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Durk Henne Sun., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Electrician Durk was hired in April and functions as an electrician for the City’s streets department. POLICE DEPARTMENT: He has 15 years of electrical street maintenance and lighting experience. Henne Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. graduated from Aurora University with a computer science/electronics degree. PARKS AND RECREATION: Jacob Bledsoe Mon., Thurs., Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues., 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Patrol Officer 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Officer Bledsoe is an alumnus of Western Illinois University (WIU) with a bachelor’s Wed., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Bledsoe joined the United City of Sat. 9 a.m. - Noon Yorkville in April. Prior to his position in Yorkville, Bledsoe completed a mandatory internship through WIU at the Joliet Police Department. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 7 Public Works News Utility Billing Rates From the Water Water Rates: Bi-monthly minimum user charge: Up to 350 Cu. Department Ft.—$11.94 $2.17 per 100 Cu. Ft.* The United City of Yorkville utility reading/billing process. Sewer Maintenance Fee: bills (water, sewer maintenance, Senior Citizen Discount Rate: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District, A qualified senior citizen (age 65 Government $18/60 days per unit garbage bills) are sent to every res- or older) bi-monthly refuse fee is Refuse Fee: idential and business unit within $1 for single family or duplex unit $10.90/60 days-per single family or duplex unit the city limits on or about the first per utility billing cycle. Proof of Senior Discount Refuse Fee: of the following months: January, age is required. For information, $1/60 days - per single family or duplex unit (age March, May, July, September and (630) 553-4350. 65 or older) November. YBSD Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District: The water meter reads are taken at (treatment of wastewater) the beginning of each month and Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government— billed at the end of each month. 0-6919 Cu. Ft.-$76.11 min. fee Over 6919 Cu., Ft.-$1.10 per 100 Cu. Ft.* For example, reads taken at the *1 Cubic foot = 7.48 gallons beginning of October will be Please note: billed on October 31 for August The minimum utility bill for a two-month period is For your convenience, there is and September water usage. If you $116.95. a drop box located in front of do not receive your bill, please call City Hall by the The minimum utility bill for senior citizens for a City Hall at 553-4350 to obtain the two-month period is $107.05. entrance to the balance due and due date informa- parking lot for Grande Reserve utility billing: tion that you will need in order to The Grande Reserve utility billing will be the same making your make your payment. Please keep utility bill charges for water, sewer and refuse. Fox Metro will in mind that if you move you will be the sanitary district for Grande Reserve and will payments after need to call for a final meter read business hours. be doing their own billing from reads provided to due to the lag time in the meter them from our meter reads. The rates are as follows: $5.25 minimum for 350 cu. ft. usage then $2 per 1,000 gallons (134 cu. ft.) For example 1,000 Utility billing e-pay cu. ft. usage = $15. Direct debit available The Utility Billing Department is Direct debit payment is available A minimum utility bill from the United City of participating in an Internet and it is auto-deducted from your Yorkville to Grande Reserve residents will be: payment service that is available $40.84. (Note: This will not include Fox Metro checking or savings account on the Sanitary District charges as they will be billing for to Yorkville residents. The E-Pay day the bill is due. Applications their services) program was launched by State are available at City Hall or A minimum utility bill from the United City of Yorkville Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka’s on the City’s Web site at to seniors 65 and older is $30.94. (This does not office. Payments can be made with www.yorkville.il.us. Completed include Fox Metro Sanitary charges). a variety of credit cards including forms can be dropped off or The Fox Metro Sanitary District billing for filling Visa, MasterCard, American mailed to City Hall, 800 Game pools and watering sod which services Grande Express, Discover and E-check. A Farm Road, Yorkville, 60560. Reserve is as follows: user fee of $3.50 per transaction is •Accounts with a billing history will be billed added to the payment amount for on an average from previous usage. the convenience of Internet serv- •New accounts will be billed at approximately $4.50 per person, per month (approximately ice, however, this fee is not $24-$26 per month). charged or collected by the city. For more information contact Fox Metro at You can visit the city Web site and 630.892.4378. Please note that the Yorkville Bristol follow the link, or call City Hall Sanitary District does not discount for pool filling or at (630) 553-4350 with any watering. The flat fee of $76.11 is for up to 6919 cu. questions. ft. Any usage over 6919 will be billed at $1.10 per cu.ft. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 8 Public Works News
United City of Yorkville schedules refuse pick ups, hydrant flushing
Refuse pick-up Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Explanation of YBSD charges Weekly Waste Management Refuse Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The United City of Yorkville bills and pick-up is as follows: Refuse, recycling and yard waste are col- collects the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary lected by different trucks on different Monday: South of the river, west of District’s (YBSD) “user charges” Rt. 47, Bristol Bay, Greenbriar, Prairie routes. However, if you home is missed, bi-monthly. This fee includes four Gardens, Rivers Edge, Sunflower please call Waste Management at services the people of Yorkville pay for. Estates, and White Oak Estates. 800-796-9696. If you have any questions, The four services are water, refuse Tuesday: South of the river and east please contact City Hall at (630) 553-4350. pick-up, sewer maintenance and of Rt. 47, Cannonball Estates, wastewater treatment. Country Hills, Crooked Creek, Yard waste pick up Yard waste is collected from April 1 To meet the stricter standards mandated Briarwood, Fox Highlands, Kylyn’s, by the Illinois Environmental Protection Raintree Village, Whispering through November 29. Stickers are not required for yard waste but waste must Agency (IEPA) and to provide service to Meadows, Wildwood and Windett the area, the YBSD has borrowed $9 be in brown kraft bags to be collected. Ridge. million from the State of Illinois Note: No sod Wednesday: Blackberry Creek, Revolving Loan Program. Loan monies Grande Reserve, and Prairie Meadows Brush pick up pay for the expansion of the wastewater Friday: North of the river, Cimmeron The United City of Yorkville provides treatment plant located at 304 River St. The YBSD also has an existing debt Ridge, Fox Hill, Countryside Center, brush pick up (see schedule below) from incurred in 1991 of $3.5 million. The Heartland, Longford Lakes. April through October. Brush must be dedicated source of revenue to pay these Each residence covered under the placed parallel to the curb in neat stacks debts are part of the YBSD “user city’s agreement may put out one no longer than six feet in length and no charge.” The dedicated source of rev- 64-gallon Waste Management refuse wider than three inches in diameter. enue format is a requirement of the IEPA cart, one 35-gallon recycle cart and Brush must be placed on the parkway no to assure the low interest loan is paid one large household item on the later than 7 a.m., Monday morning. back over a 20-year period. Brush crews will not return for special regular pick-up date. The “user charges” are as follows: $1.10 pick ups, once the street is completed, per 100 cubic feet of flow, providing Please have your garbage out by 6 brush will not be picked up again until that the user pay a minimum bi-monthly a.m. Waste stickers are available for the next scheduled date for your area. fee of $76.11 of which $45.55 is dedi- any extra items or additional refuse Brush pick up-northside cated to Debt Service for the repayment for $1 at City Hall, Pride Pantry and of the IEPA Act Loan. The debit June 19-23 Jewel. Extra recyclables do not service fee is $45.55 and $30.56 is for August 21-25 require a sticker. operation and maintenance. The total is October 23-27 $76.11. Yard waste pick-up happens from April 1 Brush pick up-southside through November 29. There is no yard Please note: If a customer uses 6,920 or July 24-28 more cubic feet of water, the fee would waste pick-up from November 30 September 18-22 be calculated at $1.10 per 100 cubic feet. through March 30. No stickers are October 23-27 required on yard waste, but it must be in —prepared by Ralph Pfister, Executive Director, 630.553.7657. brown kraft bags. When holidays fall on a regular refuse pick-up day, the pick-up A reminder from the water department... will be made one day later. Holidays Please trim shrubs and trees around your water meter to insure easy observed during 2006 by Waste access for meter readers.Thank you. Management are as follows: New Year’s
The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 9 Public Works News
Radium update Yorkville Water Conservation ordinance in effect The United City of Yorkville Public Water System has levels of gross alpha The United City of Yorkville’s Water and combined radium above drinking Conservation ordinance is in effect from water standards. May 1 - Sept. 30. The ordinance for outside water usage permits landscape Our water system has violated a drink- watering and pool filling between the ing standard. Although this is not an hours of 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and/or emergency, as our customers, you have 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. a right to know what happened, what Water may be used for landscape you should do, and what we are doing watering or the filling of swimming pools to correct this situation. only as follows: We routinely monitor for the presence •All properties with even-numbered of drinking water contaminant. street numbers may use water only on Quarterly samples taken over the past even-numbered calendar dates during year show that our system exceeds the permitted hours of water usage. standard, or maximum contaminant •All properties with odd-numbered street level (MCL), for gross alpha and com- numbers may use water only on pico curies per liter (pCi/L) level. We bined radium. The standard for gross odd-numbered calendar dates during anticipate the treatment plant to be alpha is 15 pico curies per liter (pCiL) permitted hours of water usage. online by spring 2007. and 5 pico curies of combined radium. There is no restriction of the watering of The average level of gross alpha is 33 Please share this information with other flowers, shrubs, trees and gardens using a pico curies (pCiL) and combined radium people who drink this water, especially handheld hose or watering device. Also over the past year was 19 pico curries those who may have not received this permitted using a handheld watering per liter (pCiL). notice directly (for example, people in device is the filling of pools containing apartments, nursing homes, schools and 50 gallons of water or less, the automatic Q. What should I do? watering of trees and shrubs by means of A. You do not need to use an alternative businesses). You can do this by posting an automatic root-feed or drip-irrigation (e.g. bottled water) supply. However, if this notice in a public place or system and vehicle and equipment you have specific health concerns, distributing copies by hand or mail. This washing. consult your doctor. notice is being sent to you by the United Individuals violating the provisions of the Q. What does this mean? City of Yorkville Public Water System ID# 0930250. For information, contact ordinance will be fined $50 for the first A. This is not an immediate risk. If it had Joe Moore at (630) 553-4350 or write to offense, $125 for a second offense and been, you would have been notified $500 for each subsequent offense. immediately. However, some people 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL who drink water containing radium-226 60560. (Distributed July 2006) A sod water permit is required for any resident watering between May 1 and or radium-228 in excess of the MCL June 30 and September 1 through over many years may have an increased September 30. Permits may be obtained risk of getting cancer. at City Hall, 800 Game Farm Road, Q. What happened? What is being between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 done? p.m., Monday through Friday. A. The United City of Yorkville is For more information or if you have currently designing and constructing Ion additional questions, contact the Public Exchange Treatment Facilities, which Works department at 630.553.4370. will remove the radium below the 5 The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us
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From the Department of Standards for Mailbox Building and Safety Placement changes
Exterior Lawn Maintenance The following are standards for mailbox Yorkville’s ordinances requires that all placement in the United City of premises and exterior property be main- Yorkville: tained free •Mailbox height is 42 measured from from weeds or ” the bottom of the mailbox to street grasses in excess of 10 level. •The front of the mailbox shall be verti- Register today for inches. All in-house soccer noxious weeds cally-aligned with the back of the curb are prohibited. •The front of the mailbox may not The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Please report extend over the front of the curb, and Department is still accepting registration any areas left shall not be set back from the back of for its in-house recreation soccer league uncut to the the curb. for participants ages 4-12. Practices are Department For more information or additional held during the week and games are of Building questions call 630.553.8545. played on Saturdays. Cost is $68 for Safety at 630.553.8545. Let’s all try to residents and $78 for nonresidents. The keep the City of Yorkville looking good! Ask the Department of fall soccer season begins towards the If your project requires the unloading of Building and Safety end of August and runs until the end of materials, such as dirt, mulch, sand or October. For information on the If you are considering improvements to stone, please be advised that it cannot in-house recreation league or any travel your home or property, you should be placed on any City street as it may teams, please contact the Recreation know that virtually every enhancement become a road hazard. Please keep all office at 630.553.4357. requires a building permit. materials stored on your property Resident informational packets Lawn sprinklers Whether the improvement is to finish your basement, a fence, swimming pool, available A permit is required for all lawn sprin- shed, driveway or retaining wall, it klers. Please fill out a permit application The United City of Yorkville has requires a permit. Please contact the and provide a plat of survey indicating informational packets available for both Yorkville Department of Building Safety the location of the sprinkler heads. new and existing residents. The packets at 630.553.8545 for more information. Sprinkler heads are not allowed in the include a city map, United City of Our staff will determine if your project parkway. A copy of the contracting Yorkville guide book, a guide of summer requires a permit and help you com- plumber’s Illinois license must also activities, a city magnet and information plete the necessary paperwork. Various accompany the application. Installation handouts to help you with your project about water rates, refuse pick-up, work must be performed by a state are also available. volunteer information and much more. licensed plumber. To request a packet call Community The following are required inspections: Relations at 630.553.8564. •Backflow prevention. •Supply test results of backflow at City enforces Handicapped Parking laws site and sent to water prevailer. The United City of Yorkville will enforce the restricted handicapped parking laws. If You can call 630.553.8545 for an a vehicle parks in a designated handicapped parking space and it does not have a application. handicapped license plate or a current State of Illinois issued placard, the illegally parked vehicle will be issued a $250 ticket. Zero tolerance will be enforced. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 11 Community Services
KENDALL COUNTY FOOD PANTRY persons age 60 years and over whom live In order to assist those less fortunate than in the community and “because of dys- us, we would like to encourage you to function are unable to report for them- donate blankets, bath and dish towels, selves.” Among those required to report bed linens, sugar, oil, juices, peanut suspected abuse are: doctors, nurses, butter, jelly, ketchup, canned meat psychologists, dentists, social service products, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, workers and law enforcement personnel. detergents (dish/laundry), personal items (deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, No matter who reports, the identity of bar soap, etc.) to the Kendall County and exploitation. For assistance call the reporter is not disclosed without the Food Pantry. Lawrence Neff, senior outreach worker for written permission of the reporter or by order of a court. The Food Pantry serves over 75 families on Kendall County at (630) 554-0245. a regular basis. This includes over 40 TO REPORT ELDER ABUSE … DO NOT BREAK THE SILENCE REPORT ELDER families that have five or more individuals. … HESITATE TO CALL the Department on It is not uncommon for over 150 families to ABUSE Aging's Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252- require the needs of the Food Pantry. Elder abuse is a term referring to any 8966 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. negligent act by a caregiver or any other Monday through Friday. The after hours The Food Pantry is located in downtown person that causes harm or a serious risk Elder Abuse Hotline is 1-800-279-0400 Yorkville at the Farm Bureau Building, of harm to a vulnerable adult. Illinois (after hours, weekends and holidays). 111 E. Van Emmon. The hours to drop off law defines abuse, neglect and exploita- any donation to the Food Pantry are from SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE tion as: physical abuse, sexual abuse, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Mondays, and from Survivors of Suicide is open to anyone emotional abuse, confinement, passive 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays. who has experienced the loss of a relative neglect, self-neglect, willful deprivation, Please note, if you would like to drop off or a friend through suicide. Survivors of and financial exploitation. donations before the regularly scheduled suicide need a safe place to explore their hours, you may call 630.553.7259 and In 2004, more than 8,300 reports of feelings of grief and anger, to raise ques- make prior arrangements to come as elder abuse were made in Illinois. These tions and doubts. Your common trauma early as 7:30 a.m. Please remember the reports are helping to break the silence will be shared. many individuals that are less fortunate. of elder abuse. The group meets on the third Monday FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS Your report can make a difference. evening each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is a Reporting elder abuse gives victims the at the Advent Christian Church, 905 N. not-for-profit agency offering legal Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. For more opportunity to receive the help they need assistance at NO CHARGE for senior information or directions, please call to stop the abuse, and can reduce their citizens, age 60 and over, residing in Stephanie Weber at Suicide Prevention risk in the future. Kendall County. Services are made Services 630.482.9699 or call the possible through funding from the Voluntary Reporters. If you suspect Depression Hotline at 630.482.9696. Northeast Illinois Area Agency on Aging, elder abuse, any person can voluntarily KENDALL COUNTY OLDER MEN S GROUP United Way, and a special grant from ’ report it. By law, anyone making an elder This group meets on Wednesday after- Kendall County. abuse report in good faith has civil and noons from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. provides criminal immunity from liability and Kendall County Health Department, 811 professional disciplinary action. All legal assistance to seniors in many W. John Street, Yorkville. The group reports are kept confidential and different areas including: Social Security, focuses on those individuals who are anonymous reports are accepted. Medicare and Medicaid, pension, recently retired or who have questions Mandated Reporters. Certain profession- regarding family members or spouses. consumer problems, housing concern, als are required by law to report suspect- For additional information contact Keight living wills, power of attorney, elder abuse ed abuse, neglect and exploitation of at 630.553.9100, ext. 8028. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 12 13 Community Development
Changes to the Planned Unit Yorkville Represented at The following is a list of Yorkville city Development Ordinance National Planning parks. Conference Beecher Community Park Following recommendations by staff and Bicentennial Riverfront Park Community Development Director, the City Plan Commission, the City Cannonball Park Travis Miller joined more than 6,000 Council approved modifications to the Cobb Park urban, rural, and regional planners, city Planned Unit Development Ordinance. Crawford Park officials, and community leaders in San The new PUD Ordinance was approved Emily Sleezer Park Antonio, Texas in April for the American May 9, 2006. Fox Hill East and Fox Hill West Planning Association's 2006 National Gilbert Park The City Zoning Ordinance has always Planning Conference. Grand Reserve Park D allowed Planned Unit Developments Jaycee Pond (PUDs) as an alternative zoning proce- Miller had the opportunity to learn about Kiwanis Park dure but lacked certain requirements to and discuss a broad range of planning Prairie Park ensure long-term City benefit from this topics with professionals nationwide on Price Park topics relevant to current planning development approach. The new ordi- Purcell Park initiatives in Yorkville planning related nance will provide a mechanism for Rice Park issues. According to Miller, some of the innovative developments that are Rotary Park highlights of the conference included demonstrated to provide value to the Steven G. Bridge gathering information on innovative community over and above the conven- Sunflower Park tional zoning district regulation. The zoning techniques, creative financing Town Park modified regulations are designed with mechanisms for project implementation, Van Emmon Memorial Park more incentives encouraging this traffic modeling and learning from com- approach with hopes of encouraging the mercial retailers first hand what they most imaginative and best possible consider when selecting sites for future design of building forms and site plan- stores. Miller plans on applying this ning for tracts of land that best adapt to knowledge to future ordinance revisions the natural features of such sites. Under and ongoing planning initiatives. this procedure, well planned residential, industrial, commercial and other types of Enjoy a Yorkville park land use, individually or in combination, this summer may be developed with design flexibility. The United City of The PUD should be unique. The previ- Yorkville has over ous PUD ordinance merely provided a 20 parks for you tool for applicants to request several and your family to variances and special approvals without enjoy this summer. necessarily providing the City with many Have a picnic or benefits in return. The new regulations enjoy one of many require a PUD to provide attributes in park activities excess of conventional zoning such as including Music special architectural standards, incorpo- “ Under the Stars rating natural or historically significant ” and “Movies in the site elements and providing a mix of Park and many land uses within developments where ” other recreational appropriate. activities. The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 14 Passed Ordinances
The following is a list of ordinances Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1990- Officers and Employees Regarding Section passed by the United City of Yorkville 24 an Ordinance Setting Forth Standards 1-6-5, Salaries City Council February, 14 - May 23. and Regulation for Payment for 2006-030 3/28/06 Access to the United City of Yorkville Development and Extension of Utility Costs Ordinance Amending City Code Title 1 - Code Book is available online at our Web to Provide for an Increase in the Municipal Administration, Chapter 6 - Municipal site at www.yorkville.il.us - via a link to Buildings Fee Officers and Employees Regarding Sterling Codifers. 2006-020 3/14/06 Appointment of Officers and City 2006-009 2/14/06 Ordinance Granting Rezoning for Kiddie Departments Ordinance Abating the tax hereto levied for Campus from “O” Office District to “O” 2006-031 4/11/06 the year 2005 to pay the principal of and Office District Special Use for a Day Care Ordinance Amending City Code Title 10 - interest on $2,000,000 General Obligation Center Zoning, Chapter 8A - M-1 Limited Bonds (Waterworks System - EEI Contracts 2006-021 3/28/06 Manufacturing District Regarding Zoning for B.2 & B.3) Ordinance for the Addition to the City Street Contractor's Offices 2006-010 2/14/06 System, a portion of former IL 126, to serve 2006-032 4/25/06 Ordinance Abating the tax hereto levied for as a Frontage Road to Newly Realigned Rt. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2003-79 the year 2005 to pay the principal of and 126 Located in the NW Quadrant of the and Repealing Ordinance 2005-40 interest on $11,300,000 General Obligation Relocated 71 & 126 Intersection Establishing Water Connection Fees Bonds (Rob Roy Creek Interceptor) 2006-022 3/28/06 2006-033 4/25/06 2006-011 2/28/06 Ordinance for Appropriation of Funds for Ordinance Approving the Preliminary PUD Ordinance Amending City Ordinance with Roadway Lighting and Utility Casing at Plan (Westbury South Village) Regard to Payment of Coordination Fee Illinois 126 & 71 Intersections 2006-034 4/25/06 2006-012 2/28/06 2006-023 3/28/06 Ordinance Amending PUD Agreement Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Ordinance Regulating Parking in the Vicinity (Westbury East Village) Annexation Agreement (Corneils Crossing) of the Illinois 71 and 126 Intersection 2006-035 4/25/06 2006-013 2/28/06 2006-024 3/28/06 Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory Ordinance Regulating Encroachment on Annexation Agreement (Woodstone) (Corneils Crossing) Public Right of Way - Route 126 Relocation 2006-036 4/25/06 2006-014 2/28/06 at Route 71 Ordinance Annexing the Property Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in 2006-025 3/28/06 (Woodstone) furtherance of an Annexation Agreement Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area 2006-037 4/25/06 (Corneils Crossing) Number 2005-108 (Autumn Creek) Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in 2006-015 2/28/06 2006-026 3/28/06 Furtherance of an Annexation Agreement Ordinance Approving Revision of the 2005- Ordinance Providing for Issuance of Special (Woodstone) 2006 Fiscal Budget Service Area Number 2005-108 Special Tax 2006-038 4/25/06 2006-016 3/14/06 Bonds, Series 2006 (Autumn Creek) Ordinance Approving the 2006-2007 Fiscal Ordinance Approving Variances Increasing 2006-027 3/28/06 Budget the Maximum Allowable Area of the Ordinance to set a Date for a Public 2006-039 5/9/06 Ground Sign for 7131 Route 47 (Saravanos Hearing on the Proposed Downtown TIF Ordinance Amending City Code Title 6 - Properties, LLC) Redevelopment Project Area and to Traffic, Section 6-2-6 Repealing the 2006-017 3/14/06 Approve a Public Hearing Notice for the Prohibition of Overnight Parking Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area Hearing 2006-040 5/23/06 Number 2005-109 (Bristol Bay I) 2006-028 3/28/06 Ordinance Amending City Code Title 10 - 2006-018 3/14/06 Ordinance Amending City Code, Title 3, Zoning, Chapter 13 - Planned Unit Ordinance Providing for Issuance of Special Business; Chapter 3 Liquor Control Re: Development Service Area Number 2005-109 Special Tax New Classification (Gift Basket Sales) 2006-041 5/23/06 Bonds, Series 2006 (Bristol Bay I) 2006-029 3/28/06 Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of 2006-019 3/14/06 Ordinance Amending City Code Title 1 - Recapture Agreement for River's Edge Administration, Chapter 6 - Municipal Subdivision The United City of Yorkville City Hall: 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 • Hours—M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 630.553.4350 • Fax: 630. 553.7575 • www.yorkville.il.us 15 City Hall 630.553.4350, Fax: 630.553.7575 United City of Yorkville elected officials
MAYOR Art Prochaska CITY CLERK Jackie Milschewski WARD I Jason Leslie Paul James WARD II Valerie Burd Dean Wolfer WARD III Marty Munns James Bock WARD IV Rose Spears Joe Besco CITY TREASURER William Powell If you are unsure of what Ward you reside in, please call City Hall at 630.553.4350. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE IN p.m. Monday through Friday. EFFECT MAY 1 - SEPT. 30. The Police Department office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday May 1 through September 30. The ordinance for outside water usage per- through Friday. Offices are closed mits landscape watering and pool filling between the hours of 5:00 a.m. weekends and holidays. and 9:00 a.m. and/or 9:00 p.m. and midnight. The United City of Yorkville newsletter Water may be used for landscape watering or the filling of swimming pools is published quarterly. Questions or only as follows: comments can be directed to Glory Spies at 630.553.8564 or e-mail at •All properties with even-numbered street numbers may use water only on [email protected]. even-numbered calendar dates during permitted hours of water usage. •All properties with odd-numbered street numbers may use water only on odd-numbered calendar dates during permitted hours of water usage.