Remote Village Meetings - Tuesday, June 16, 2020

There are 3 remote Village meetings scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 starting at 7:25 p.m., including: Liquor Commission Special Meeting, Village Board Meeting, and Committee of the Whole Meeting. The Liquor Commission will discuss the application for B-2 Liquor License for 7-Eleven at 10 S. Randall Rd.The Village Board Meeting agenda includes: approval of prior meeting minutes; ordinances & resolutions on liquor licensing, surplus items, parking lot easement, replacement of pressure reducing valves and sewer lining project; payment of bills; Financial Resilience Plan update, and continuation of proclamation of local disaster emergency through 7/21/2020. The Committee of the Whole agenda items include: Final Plat, final PUD & special use permit for land near SE corner of IL Rt. 62 & Compton Drive; pressure reducing valve professional oversight services; and Executive Session (land acquisition). Please refer to links for public comment/participation or to listen to the meeting, and meeting packets.

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591974941_70461.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591974638_78043.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591974798_09469.pdf

Remote Village Meetings Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The remote Village of Algonquin meetings scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th include: Public Hearing (Rebuild IL Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grant);Committee of the Whole; and Special Village Board Meeting(Resolution regarding Rebuild IL Grant). The Public Hearing will begin at 7:25 p.m. Please refer to links for public comment instructions; meeting phone in/zoom instructions, agendas, and meeting packets.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591379298_27098.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/…/sv4h3b…/AACnqG-MER9bRZR9BZ-w4x1ra…
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591381375_86489.pdf
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1591380538_25779.pdf

Construction Update 5/30 (from Public Works)

Sanitary manhole installation/Sewer jack and bore/Water main installation

This week, crews finished installing the water main on the south side of Algonquin Road at Harrison Street. The contractor plans to put the new water main in service by the end of next week, after completing the connection to the existing water main. Crews also finished installing the 48” steel casing under Algonquin Road at the intersection of Harrison Street. The construction team has installed the 30” sanitary sewer within the casing and the associated manholes on both sides of the casing.

Next week, crews will begin work on the pavement restoration for the water main and sanitary sewer at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street, which they expect to finish the second week of June. Once the crews complete the pavement restoration, the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street will be reopened.

Here's what to expect in the coming weeks:

The contractor anticipates that crews will resume installing the sanitary sewer along La Fox River Drive the second week of June. Around the third week of June, crews will install the south half of the casing across Algonquin Road at the intersection of Main Street. This intersection will be closed while crews complete this work.

Detour:

Due to the construction coordination at the bridge, access onto Algonquin Road from North and South Harrison streets will not be permitted. Please follow the detour route on Main Street to bypass this work zone.

Traffic will be routed along Route 31 to Main Street and then back to Washington Street and La Fox River Drive.

We ask that drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists use caution due to the level of construction equipment along La Fox River Drive.

This project is expected to take 10 months to complete. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we invest in this important infrastructure project to improve the community.

http://oldtownalgonquin.org/stage-3-south-harrison-street.h…

Remote Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 2

The Village Board meeting for Tuesday, June 2nd will be held remotely starting at 7:30 p.m. Please refer to meeting packet link to submit public comments; give comments during the meeting public comment portion; and agenda details. Agenda items include: approve prior meeting minutes; pass ordinances on amending Ch. 33 Liquor Control & Liquor Licensing; execution of a Declaration of Covenants with the Village of Cary; Intergovernmental Agreement between Cary & Algonquin for jurisdictional transfer of land north of Klasen Road; disconnect certain property lying north of Klasen Road; adopt resolutions with Christopher Burke Eng. for Rt. 62 bridge deck overlay, Sleepy Hollow Project oversight, GASB entry services and engineering consulting; and approve bills for payment.

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1590765935_11547.pdf

Remote Village Board Meeting & COW Meeting - Tuesday, May 19

There are two remote meetings on Tuesday, May 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. Note: Redevelopment of Terrace Lakes Golf Course - Commercial lot has been removed (p. 511 of meeting packet). Please refer to link for Village Board meeting agenda, public comment/participation instructions, and agenda item details. https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1589638773_33054.pdf

The Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting will immediately follow the Village Board meeting. Agenda items include amending Ch. 33 Liquor Control & Liquor Licensing; agreement for construction oversight with Christopher Burke Eng. for Rte. 62 bridge deck overlay; Sleepy Hollow Project; and GASBY entry; and extending engineering consulting services with Christopher Burke Eng. Please refer to link for meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1589638956_9134.pdf

Remote Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, May 12

The Committee of the Whole meeting will be held remotely on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The following items are on the agenda: revised Trails of Wood Creek development plan; restaurants & outdoor seating on public property; Agreement with Trotter & Associates for phosphorus discharge & optimization plan; surplus vehicles; Agreement with McHenry County Conservation to connect Maker's Park Trail from Armstrong St. to Prairie Trail and Agreement with DK Contractors for construction of Maker's Park bike path.Please refer to attached links for the meeting packet, public comment directions and zone meeting information.

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1588975429_52473.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1588975448_46405.pdf (Part 1)

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1588975478_7636.pdf Part 2 (revised Trails of Wood Creek Dev. Plan)

Stage 3 Water & Sewer Improvements (from Public Works)

Last week, crews installed almost all of the de-watering wells and will install the remaining wells as work progresses. Crews also began installing the 30-inch sanitary sewer north along La Fox River Drive from Center Street. To date, they have installed approximately 120 feet of sewer.

On May 5, the IDOT Algonquin Road (Route 62) bridge project will begin. At that time, the Stage 3 contractor will halt installation of the 30-foot sanitary sewer along La Fox River Drive so they can focus on the work being done in conjunction with the IDOT project. During the first stage of the IDOT project, the Stage 3 crew will install a 48-inch casing pipe for the sanitary sewer through the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street (this pipe will be bored or drilled under the roadway). Also during the first stage, crews will install water main within the south half of the intersection of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street, as well as along the south side of Algonquin Road from the intersection to the bridge over the Fox River. Additionally, crews will install water main across the south half of the intersection of Algonquin Road and Main Street. During the second stage of the IDOT project, the remaining water main will be installed across both the Harrison Street and Main Street Algonquin Road intersections.

New Detour:

An additional detour will be starting Monday! Due to the construction coordination at the bridge, access onto Algonquin Road from North and South Harrison streets will not be permitted. Please follow the detour route on Main Street to bypass this work zone.

Traffic will be routed along Route 31 to Main Street and then back to Washington Street and La Fox River Drive.

We ask that drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists use caution due to the level of construction equipment along La Fox River Drive.

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La Fox River Drive/Prairie Path Construction (from Public Works)

This week, crews continued the process of building bridge abutments for the new structure that will carry the trail over La Fox River Drive. The abutments serve as supports for the new bridge. Site preparation and foundation work also continued for the new pergola plaza by Rt. 31 and Main Street.

Next week, crews will continue forming and placing concrete for the bridge abutments. Concrete work will also begin on the new pergola structure. The concrete will form the foundation and seat walls in the new pergola plaza. These seat walls will match the seat walls currently found on Main Street. All work is weather dependent.

Please note: There are free, public parking lots near the trail (marked on the detour map below). Please park in these lots and not in the construction zone. Also, as an important reminder, during COVID-19 we ask that trail users not stop and congregate on the trail.

Please refer to project website for additional information.

http://oldtownalgonquin.org/index.html

Remote Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 5th

The Village Board meeting for Tuesday, May 5th will be held remotely. Please look at the agenda for details on how to listen to the meeting and/or make public comments. The following items are on the agenda: proclamation of National Police Week (May 10-16); proclamation of Police Memorial Day (May 15th); appointments for various positions/commissions/chair; approval of meeting minutes; and the approval of bills for payment & payroll expenses. Please refer to meeting packet in attached link for additional information.

https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1588347046_59082.pdf

Old Town Prairie Trail Update (from Public Works)

Old Town Prairie Trail Update (from Public Works) -This week, crews began the process of building the supports for the new bridge. Site preparation also began for the new rest area by Rt. 31 and Main Street. This area will provide trail user amenities such as picnic tables, pergola, waste receptacles and water fountains.

Next week, crews will continue excavating and forming the foundations for the bridge abutments (abutments are the walls on either side of the roadway the support the bridge structure). Work will also begin on the new pergola structure. Crews will create a level surface and install the foundations and seat walls in the new pergola plaza. These seat walls will match the seat walls currently found on Main Street. All work is weather dependent.

Please note: There are free, public parking lots near the trail, these lots are marked on the detour map below. Please park in these lots and not in the construction zone. Also as an important reminder, during COVID-19 we ask that trail users not stop and congregate on the trail.

We have received several questions about the type of lighting that will be installed along the trail. Please note:
They are small, decorative lamp posts about four feet high and less than two feet wide – not street lights.
Only five bollard light posts will be installed.
The bollard lights will accent the new features adjacent to the bicycle path near Rt 31.
These lights will match the ones placed on Main Street, as seen in the adjacent image.

Construction Detour:
The temporary ramp will route users to La Fox River Drive onto local streets where they can safely reconnect to the Prairie Trail through Towne Park. Please utilize the free, public parking lots indicated on the map.

For more information and detour map, visit the
Old Town project website.
http://oldtownalgonquin.org/old-town-prairie-trail.html

If you have questions, please contact Dan Crosson at 847-823-0500.

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Stage 3 South Harrison Street Update (from Public Works)

Removal of the Prairie Trail pedestrian bridge over La Fox River Drive was completed this week. Crews also installed the first manhole at the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Center Street.

Next week, installation of the de-watering wells will continue along La Fox River Drive. Crews will also continue to make progress on the installation of the 30" sanitary sewer along La Fox River Drive, north of Center Street. Crews hope to advance sewer installation all the way to about Division Street by the end of the week. This work may cause restricted access, but residents will be notified ahead of time of any restrictions.

Access Information:
Please note that during the first phase of sanitary sewer installation, La Fox River Drive will be closed between Route 31 and Washington Street. The immediate area along La Fox River Drive where the contractor is working will be impassable, residents may be required to access their properties from either Washington Street or Route 31 depending on where the construction is at. Access within the work zone is limited to those residents within the work zone, please use caution while navigating the work zone as some areas may be restricted to one lane. All other traffic should follow the posted detours.

During construction, residents may have restricted access to their property as work progresses past their driveways. Residents will be notified the day before of any access restrictions, either in person or via a door hanger if no one is home. During non-working hours residents will have full access to their properties.

As Division Street, east of La Fox River Drive is a dead end, residents will have limited access while the sanitary sewer is being installed through the intersection of La Fox River Drive and Division Street. These residents will be notified in advance of this restriction which is anticipated to be in place for the next week or two.
http://oldtownalgonquin.org/stage-3-south-harrison-street.h…

Detour:
Traffic will be routed along Route 31 to Main Street and then back to Washington Street and La Fox River Drive.

We ask that drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists use caution due to the level of construction equipment along La Fox River Drive.

This project is expected to take 10 months to complete. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we invest in this important infrastructure project to improve the community.

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Remote Special Liquor Commission & Village Board Meetings - Tues., April 28

There will be 2 remote special meetings on Tuesday, April 28 starting at 7:30 p.m. The Liquor Commission meeting will be discussing and approving liquor license renewals. The special board meeting will accept and approve the Financial Resiliency Plan and an agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC for Reclamite preservation seal application. Please click on the link for additional information on listening to the meeting, making public comment or learning about agenda items.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1587752204_63603.pdf

Remote Village Meetings - Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Three Village meetings will be held remotely on Tuesday, April 21st: Liquor Commission Special meeting at 7:20 p.m.; Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.; followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:45 p.m. The public can listen to the meeting via phone or dial in to the Zoom meeting. Please see meeting packet links for public comment information, agenda items and other details.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1587157225_4689.pdf (Liquor Commission Meeting)
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1587156268_17372.pdf (Village Board Meeting)
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1587156952_66141.pdf (Committee of the Whole Meeting)

Groot Garbage Stickers/Service

Are you running low on Groot garbage stickers? Residents can call Groot and order them over the phone at 800-244-1977. They will be mailed out to you.

From the Village of Algonquin website: “Effective the week of March 23, the following changes apply to Groot's weekly pickup service:

  • All trash/refuse must be placed in a company-designated cart, a can with handles, or bagged. Recycling must be placed in a company-designated cart. Loose, uncontained items will not be collected.

  • All bulky item/construction debris collection is suspended until further notice.

  • All white good/e-waste collection is suspended until further notice.

  • The Spring Cleanup event, originally scheduled for April 4 and 11, will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date.

  • At this time, yard waste and recycling service are unaffected; however, we anticipate that there may be changes in the future.

  • Need garbage stickers?  During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Groot is offering garbage sticker sales by phone at 800-224-1977 in addition to various retailers in the Algonquin area.”

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