City of Rochelle Council Chambers, 420 N 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
Meeting Time 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
• Pledge to the Flag
• Prayer
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:
• Constitution Week – pdf September 17- 23, 2018 (106 KB)
IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
• Mayor
• Council Members
• Retail Advisory Committee Update
o Cultivating Community
V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE with Recommendations:
a) Approve Minutes of City Council Meetings – pdf 8/27/18 (678 KB)
b) Approve Minutes of Special City Council Meetings – pdf 8/20/18 (860 KB) , pdf 8/27/18 (807 KB)
c) Approve Exceptions – pdf 08/22/18-09/03/18 (60 KB)
d) Approve Bills – pdf 09/04/18 (154 KB)
e) Approve Payroll – pdf 08/13/18-08/26/18 (53 KB)
2) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Kennay Farms Distilling, LLC Subdivision Conditional Use Warehousing Variance of Interior Parkway Buffer Yard Requirement
3) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Manor Court Subdivision Conditional Use Planned Unit Development
4) Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 6-2 and 6-3 of the Rochelle Municipal Code Pertaining to Liquor License Definitions and Liquor License Classifications
5) Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Section 26-44 of the Rochelle Municipal Code Pertaining to Liquor License Fees
6) Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement
7) Infrastructure Improvements at IL Rte. 251 and Steward Rd and along Steward Rd relating to the Loves Travel Stop development and annexation agreement
8) Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Pension Funding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the City of Rochelle in the Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $15,000,000 for the Purpose of Funding all or a Portion of the Unfunded Police Pension Fund and Firefighters’ Pension Fund Liability of said City, including Prepayment of, and Providing a Budget Stabilization Fund for, such Liability, and for the Payment of the Expense Incident thereto
9) Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the City of Rochelle in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $4,500,000 to Finance Infrastructure Improvements in and for the City and for the Payment of the Expenses Incident thereto
10) Water Reclamation Facility HVAC Procurement Project
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item 2 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Kennay Farms Distilling, LLC Subdivision Conditional Use Warehousing Variance of Interior Parkway Buffer Yard Requirement
Staff Contact: Michelle Pease/Kip Countryman
Summary: The Rochelle City Council approved a development agreement and the sale of the historic downtown theater on June 13, 2016. Part of the agreement was for the purchaser of the building to use the building to manufacture liquor, provide a banquet hall, conduct tours, and hold events. The purchaser will manufacture liquor in the building and store the product elsewhere. The City of Rochelle passed a zoning ordinance in June of 2016 to allow this type business in the B-1 district.
As part of the re-development of the property, the petitioner has since purchased 4 lots behind the distillery and has designed a warehouse to bottle the product and store barrels to age the product.
The petitioner is proposing to subdivide 4 lots into one lot and has requested a conditional use for warehousing in the B-1 Zoning District, a variance of setbacks for interior parkways and buffer yards for a new development in a commercial district.
The petitioner has submitted a preliminary and final plat of subdivision, an engineering site plan with off street parking, storm water detention, building plans that meet the adopted building codes, and a guarantee of completion of public improvements per section 86-52 of the Municipal Code.
As you recall the B-1 Commercial District does not require a building setback which creates a direct conflict with the City Zoning Code regarding new development. The petitioner is asking for a variance of the interior parkway, buffer yard requirement, and foundation plantings to allow the proposed building to have a zero setback on the West and North end that will allow the maximum allowable space per code for barrel storage.
Staff has reviewed the building and engineering plans and referenced the standards for granting a variance found in Section 110-104. As a result, staff feels that because of the particular physical surroundings and shape or topographical conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out.
Staff feels the conditions upon which the petition for a variance is considered are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and not applicable, generally, to other property with the same zoning classification.
The proposed facility is not dangerous to public health, will not impair property values in the neighborhood, will not impede normal development of the surrounding properties, will not impair light to adjacent property, congest public streets, increase the risk of fire,.
Staff recommends: Staff feels that the petition is consistent with the comprehensive plan and that it meets all of the standards provided in the Rochelle Municipal Code. Staff has reviewed the preliminary and final plat and confirmed that land improvements have been proposed, easements have been dedicated, a guarantee for completion of improvements has been met, and the building plans meet the adopted codes. The proposed development is not dangerous to public health, will not impair property values in the neighborhood, will not impede normal development of the surrounding properties and will not impair light to adjacent property, congest public streets, or increase the risk of fire. Staff recommends that the planning and zoning commission recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat of subdivision, recommend a variance from interior parkway, buffer yard, and foundation planting, and recommend the conditional use for warehousing to the City Council.
The City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2018 at 5:30 to review the petition from Rick and Doris Kennay. The Commission’s recommendation will be provided at the council meeting.
Strategic Plan Goal Application: This project falls into the long term routine goal of the City’s strategic plan in regards to new private development in the downtown
Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Kennay Farms Distilling, LLC Subdivision Conditional Use Warehousing Variance of Interior Parkway Buffer Yard Requirement
Supporting Documents:
pdf Preliminary Plat (1006 KB)
pdf Rikhouse Civil drawings (6.09 MB)
Agenda Item 3 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Manor Court Subdivision Conditional Use Planned Unit Development
Staff Contact: Michelle Pease/Kip Countryman
Summary: RFMS Inc. has petitioned the City of Rochelle to amend the current Planned Unit Development of Kings Crossing and to subdivide 2 lots, to include the former San Gabriel facility, into Manor Court.
The purpose of subdividing the lots from 2 to 1 allows the petitioner to develop the property for a future nursing home that will include the existing facility and provide another long term care facility.
The City improvements and easements were provided in the original Planned Unit Development, but a minor subdivision is required along with a conditional use in a Planned Unit Development.
RFMS. Inc., along with City staff, developed a preliminary and final plat of subdivision, civil engineering, building plans, increased storm water detention and on-site improvements for the nursing home facility.
City staff and the planning and zoning commission shall review the preliminary and final plat for conformance with the comprehensive plan, the provisions hereof, and all other applicable city ordinances. Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-12-8, the planning and zoning commission shall disapprove or recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat within 90 days of the application.
The City of Rochelle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2018 at 5:30 to review the petition from RFMS Inc. The Commission’s recommendation will be provided to the City Council at the meeting.
Strategic Plan Goal Application: This project falls into the long term complex goal of the City’s strategic plan in regards to encourage diversified housing developments.
Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Manor Court Subdivision Conditional Use Planned Unit Development
Supporting Documents:
pdf Preliminary Plat (1.09 MB)
Agenda Item 4-5 Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 6-2 and 6-3 of the Rochelle Municipal Code Pertaining to Liquor License Definitions and Liquor License Classifications and Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Section 26-44 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Liquor License Fees
Staff Contact: Sue Messer, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk
Summary: A representative from Love’s Travel Stop has approached the City about obtaining a liquor license for their new facility. The proposed modifications to Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Rochelle Municipal Code include the creation of a new Class T license. This classification means a Licensed Truck Stop Establishment as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act including at least a 3-acre facility with a convenience store, separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles, that sells at retail more than 10,000 gallons of diesel of biodiesel fuel per month, with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. In addition, proposed modifications to Chapter 26 include the establishment of annual fees for the new Class T license of $2500, based on a comparison of other communities.
Strategic Plan Goal Application:
Maintain Fiscal Stability & Balanced Budget by growing funding sources
Promote, Retain, Enhance Small Business Development by attracting retail and commercial growth.
Recommendation:
Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 6-2 and 6-3 of the Rochelle Municipal Code Pertaining to Liquor License Definitions and Liquor License Classifications
Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Section 26-44 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Liquor License Fees
Supporting Documents:
Agenda Item 6 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement with the Village of Hillcrest
Staff Contact: Police Chief Eric Higby and City Manager Jeff Fiengenschuh
Summary: There are areas within Rochelle Township High School where officers cannot transmit out via radio due to the low E glass construction. The lack of ability to transmit out from certain areas creates a strain on public safety communications. Motorola/Barbeck Communications has conducted testing and determined that placing an antenna on the water tower will assist officers transmitting. The lease agreement is for a ten-year term. It should also be noted that the antenna and labor will be paid for by the Ogle County Emergency Telephone System Board.
Strategic Plan Goal Application: Creating intergovernmental partnerships.
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement with the Village of Hillcrest
Supporting Documents:
pdf Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement (536 KB)
Agenda Item 7 Infrastructure Improvements at IL Rte. 251 and Steward Rd and along Steward Rd relating to the Loves Travel Stop development and annexation agreement
Staff Contact: Sam Tesreau, City Engineer
Summary: As part of the Loves development project it was agreed that Steward Rd would be widened to accommodate a 3 lane pavement section with shoulder and/or curb and other appurtenances as required. Furthermore, certain geometric and traffic signal improvements will be built at the IL Rte. 251 intersection as required and approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation permit issued in August 2018. The project will extend from IL Rte. 251, easterly along Steward Rd., for approximately 1500 feet. The annexation agreement between Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. and the City of Rochelle contains provisions for reimbursement of a 100% of the roadway improvements associated with the development less any costs participation by the City of Rochelle.
The above referenced project was advertised in the Rochelle Newsleader, on the City website and the IDOT Contractors bulletin #18-34. Bids were publicly opened and read aloud on September 6, 2018 at 10am for the above referenced project. Three separate bids were received as follows:
William Charles Construction submitted a bid for making the entire improvements in the amount of $1,190,062.27
Curran Contracting Company submitted a bid for making the entire improvements in the amount of $1,486,486.00
Fischers Excavating, Inc. submitted a bid for making the entire improvements in the amount of $1,572,107.55
In addition, street lights will be installed by RMU, in accordance with the City’s standard, along the north side of Steward Rd along the frontage of Loves Subdivision once all of the roadway construction is complete. This is also a reimbursable expense under the annexation agreement as identified herein. Lastly, given the favorable contract unit prices for multiple construction items it is recommended that approval be given to the City Manager and/or the City Engineer to negotiate further change order work, not to exceed $240,000, within the proposed contract to facilitate other improvements and upgrades to Steward Rd which is contiguous to the scope of work contained in the contract documents. It is anticipated the construction project will be substantially complete December 2018 with remaining work to be completed by the end of May 2019.
Funding Sources:
Source: Budgeted Amount: Proposed Expenditure:
Engineering Services/CIP Reimbursable per agreement $1,190,062.27 contract
Engineering Services/CIP $350,000 (City’s participation)
CIP $240,000 available $240,000 contract change order
Strategic Plan Goal Application:
This infrastructure improvement continues to support the City’s Strategic Plan goals by improving roadway infrastructure throughout the City of Rochelle and facilitating the further development and expansion of commercial retail business.
Recommendation:
(1) Consider acceptance of the low bid proposal and award the contract to William Charles Construction and reject all other bids received.
(2) Consider approval and authorization of a not to exceed $240,000 alternate Steward Rd. pavement improvement add on (contract change order) to be negotiated by the City manager and/or City Engineer.
Supporting Documents:
pdf Bid Tabulation Sheet (92 KB)
Agenda Item 8 Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Pension Funding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000
Staff Contact: Jeff Fiegenschuh, City Manager
Summary: At the Budget Workshop on August 20th, preliminary discussion was held about the issuance of pension obligation bonds to fund the unfunded portion of the Police Pension and Fire Pension Funds. The authorizing ordinance is the first step in the process of determining if this option is feasible for the City of Rochelle. The use of pension obligation bonds assumes that the proceeds of the bonds when invested with the pension assets will achieve a rate of return that is greater than the interest rate owed over the term of the bonds. Currently, the unfunded liability portion of the both pensions is a debt to the City at the assumed rate of 6.75%. The pension obligation bonds would replace that debt at a lower rate. If approved, the City will continue to the next step in the process by holding a public hearing (BINA) on September 24th. A parameters ordinance will be presented to City Council on October 22nd which would allow the City to issue the bonds at a future date if the approved parameters are met (i.e. maximum par amount, interest rate, maturity date).
Strategic Plan Goal Application: Reduce/Re-evaluate Debt – Long Term Complex Goal
Incorporate Dynamic Planning and Evaluation in City-Wide Planning Efforts – Long Term Routine, Maintain Fiscal Stability & Balanced Budget – Short Term Routine.
Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Pension Funding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the unfunded Police Pension Fund and Firefighters’ Pension Fund liability of said City, including prepayment of, and providing a budget stabilization fund for, such liability, and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.
Supporting Documents:
Agenda Item 9 Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $4,500,000 to Finance Infrastructure Improvements in and for the City and for the Payment of the Expenses Incident thereto
Staff Contact: Jeff Fiegenschuh, City Manager
Summary: At the Budget Workshop on August 20th, preliminary discussion was held about the issuance of bonds for infrastructure improvements including but not limited to 2nd Ave street urbanization and drainage improvements, downtown storm sewer and drainage improvements including street and sidewalk reconstruction as needed, and other general street improvements. The authorizing ordinance is the first step in the process of determining if this option is feasible for the City of Rochelle. If approved, the City will continue to the next step in the process by holding a public hearing (BINA) on September 24th. A parameters ordinance will be presented to City Council on October 22nd which would allow the City to issue the bonds at a future date if the approved parameters are met (i.e. maximum par amount, interest rate, maturity date).
Strategic Plan Goal Application: Reduce/Re-evaluate Debt – Long Term Complex,
Maintain Fiscal Stability & Balanced Budget-Short-Term Routine, Create a 20-Year Capital Improvement Plan – Short-Term Routine & Long-Term Complex
Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the City of Rochelle in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $4,500,000 to Finance Infrastructure Improvements in and for the City and for the Payment of the Expenses Incident thereto
Supporting Documents:
Agenda Item 10 Water Reclamation Facility HVAC Procurement Project
Staff Contact: Adam Lanning
Summary: Last year we budgeted $35,000 to replace the heater unit in the dewatering building that we knew needed to be replaced. After the budget was approved the HVAC unit for the administration building failed. We were able to patch the existing unit but can’t afford to go another winter with this unit since we have expensive equipment in the lab that relies on temperature control. A bid opening was held on September 6, 2018 and bids ranged from $312,500 to $230,999.99.
Funding Sources:
Source: Budgeted Amount: Proposed Expenditure:
Equipment replacement fund $35,000 $230,999.99
Strategic Plan Goal Application Short-Term Route & Long Term Complex Goal Create a 20 Year Capital Improvement Plan, review & modify plan as needed.
Recommendation: Approve construction contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. in the amount of $230,999.99, and reject all other bids
Supporting Documents:
pdf Recommendation letter from Baxter Woodman (449 KB)
