Construction Update (from Public Works):

Last week, crews installed the sanitary sewer at the intersection of Washington and S. Harrison streets. The contractor also began replacing curb, sidewalk and driveways along La Fox River Drive. This work will continue for the next few weeks.

This week, crews will continue installing the sanitary sewer along S. Harrison Street between Washington Street and Crystal Creek. The contractor also plans to start replacing the water main along Washington Street between S. Harrison and Main streets later in the week. At that time, Washington Street from S. Harrison to S. Main streets will be closed while crews complete this work.

In the coming weeks, the contractor expects to complete the following work along La Fox River Drive from Center Street and moving north (weather permitting):

Completion of concrete replacement

Restoration of grass areas

Roadway paving

Note: The parking lots along S. Harrison Street will remain open. Motorists may enter the parking lots through the temporary access ramp installed on Washington Street (see map below). While work is being completed on Washington Street later next week, the public lots will be accessible by detouring along Madison Street to S. Harrison Street.

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 13

The Committee of the Whole meeting for Tuesday, October 13 will be held remotely and in-person (limit 12 people & masks required) starting at 7:30 p.m. Please refer to the meeting agenda and packet for details on submitting public comments, participating/listening to the meeting, along with detailed information on agenda items.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1602514697_53984.pdf

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 6

The Village Board meeting will be held remotely and in-person (limit 12 seats, masks must be worn) on Tuesday, Oct. 6 starting at 7:30 p.m. Please refer to agenda for details on submitting comments and listening to meeting. The agenda includes: tribute to Village Clerk Jerry Kautz; proclamation commending & congratulating Teresa Wesolowski & Twisted Rose for 30+ years of business in Algonquin; ordinance officially changing the name of Williams Rd. to Sandbloom Rd. & officially naming Sandbloom Rd; agreement to amend the Wide Open West license; approve bills for payment; approve prior meeting minutes; and Parks and Recreation Master Plan Review & Workshop. Please refer to the meeting packet link for additional details.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1601665298_16124.pdf

Resident's Question Regarding Water Bill Increase

A resident asked me why her water bill increased significantly within the last couple months. In 2016, the Village of Algonquin commissioned a study to look at the water rates and current infrastructure. Please refer to the video/study results/FAQ in the links below for additional information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxwK8JaCLK8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1506952800_42025.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=3819

Woods Creek Path/Bridge Project Update (from Public Works)

If You See Something, Say Something! The construction site has experienced several acts of vandalism lately. Vandalism slows progress and requires the team to redo work. Please notify the police If you see any suspicious or destructive activity.

Last week, crews completed the process of driving the permanent piles for the west abutment wall. This process ensures a strong foundation for the Woods Creek bridge structure. Residents will also notice that the construction team has started planting trees, paved the driveway for the Algonquin Area Public Library and completed Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ramp improvements at various locations.

This week, crews will pave the parking lot at Ted Spella Park and continue planting trees in the construction area. Crews will also pour the foundation for the bridge's west abutment and wing walls. These walls will not only support the new Woods Creek bridge structure but act as retaining walls for the soil around the structure.

http://terracehillproject.org/index.html

Construction Update (from Public Works)

This week, crews restored the roadway at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Main Street and reopened it to traffic. On La Fox River Drive, the construction team continued installing the final sanitary sewer service laterals* and removed the temporary dewatering wells.

Next week, ComEd will relocate utilities at the intersection of Washington and Harrison streets. Our crews will work to complete the sewer and water main installation from the north side of Crystal Creek to Algonquin Road.

At the end of the week, crews will begin removing curb, sidewalk and driveway aprons** along La Fox River Drive as they prepare to replace them. Crews will provide temporary gravel ramps so residents can maintain access to their driveways.

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

*The pipe connecting a residence or business to the main sewer line.

**The approach where the road and driveway meet.

Prairie Trail Update (from Public Works)

The Trail will open later next week! And make sure you mark your calendar for our ribbon cutting celebration on Oct. 10.

This week, crews finished landscaping along the Trail and installed the remaining pedestrian amenities. Trail users will be able to enjoy a kiosk, bench, picnic tables, water fountains and bicycle racks in a well-lit and enjoyable space.

Early next week, crews will paint the dividing lines on the paved Trail. The construction team will also install the kiosk that will help users locate their favorite businesses along the Trail.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we wrap up construction!

http://oldtownalgonquin.org/index.html

Construction Update Stage 3 Harrison Street (from Public Works):

This week, crews installed the sanitary sewer along Washington Street up to S. Harrison Street. The construction team also completed the final water main connections on N. Main Street and will restore the road early next week; the contractor expects Main Street will be reopened midweek.

Next week, in addition to restoring N. Main Street, crews will install the final sanitary sewer laterals along La Fox River Drive north of Madison Street.

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

Detours and Closures

Main Street and Algonquin Road is closed and will reopen midweek.

The detour along La Fox River Drive and Washington Street remains in place.

La Fox River Drive from north of Madison Street to the Fox River is closed.

Washington Street from La Fox River Drive to south of S. Harrison Street is closed. The intersection of S. Harrison and Washington streets remains open.

Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings - Sept. 15, 2020

The Tuesday, Sept. 15th Village Board meeting will be remote/in-person (limit 12 people, masks required) starting at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:45 or immediately following the conclusion of the Board meeting. Board meeting agenda items include: ordinances on utilize the local CURE Program and amend section 43.23 Smoke Free Village & Sect. 43.30 Sale of Tobacco of Ch. 43 of Algonquin Municipal Code; resolutions regarding Personnel Policy, Burke Engineering on on-site construction of site development, including Trails of Woods Creek development, and Burke design services, permitting, construction mgmt. & wayfinding sign procurement & installation; approval of bills & expenses; approval of prior meeting minutes & adopt 7th continuation of proclamation of local disaster emergency. Please refer to link for meeting participation and packet details. The Committee of the Whole agenda items include: officially changing the name of Williams Road to Sandbloom Road; officially naming Sandbloom Road and consider an amendment to Wide Open West License Agreement. Refer to link for meeting and participation details.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599850544_39523.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599850448_31548.pdf

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Sept. 8, 2020

The Committee of the Whole meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 8 will be held remotely/in-person at 2200 Harnish Drive in Algonquin starting at 7:30 p.m. Masks must be worn in the building and seating is limited to 12 seats due to spacing requirements. Agenda items include: ordinance to participate in the local CURE program; agreement with Burke Engrg. for inspection services for the Trails of Woods Creek Development; agreement with Burke, LLC for design, mgmt, and construction of wayfinding signage project; amend Ch 43.23 smoke free Village & Ch. 43.40 sale of tobacco of the Municipal Code; and amendment to Personnel Policy Manual. Please refer to meeting packet in the link for meeting participation, comment submission, and agenda item details. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1599236114_74111.pdf

McHenry Co. Randall Road Project

On Wednesday, September 2nd all Randall Road traffic will be shifted to the new pavement between Bunker Hill Dr. and Stonegate Rd. and will remain on the new pavement to the north limits of the project. There will be intermittent lane closures throughout the day to implement the switch.

Please be aware of the workers present and performing the shifts as interruptions to traffic will occur.

Prairie Trail Construction Update (from Public Works):

This week, trail users were directed back onto the new ramp! Crews also finished installing the final pieces of the block retaining wall, regraded the slope along the bridge sides and removed the temporary ramp.

Next week, the construction team will prepare the bridge deck (surface). Crews will also focus on other parts of the project, including:

Beginning electrical preparation for installing the bollard lamps along part of the Trail (visit the project website to learn more about the lamps). https://oldtownalgonquin.org/old-town-prairie-trail.html

Installing brick pavers near the new pergola.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we near the end of construction!

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020

The Village Board Meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 1st will be remotely & in-person. Limit 12 in-person seats available & masks must be worn in the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive. The public can also submit comments via email prior to the meeting/participate/listen to the meeting. Please see details on agenda page. The Village Board Meeting agenda for Tuesday, September 1st includes the following: proclamation September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; ordinance for tax abatement for Bond Series 2013; ordinance on Trails of Woods Creek Final PUD & Plats of Subdivision; agreement with Copenhaver Construction for Stoney Brook Park reconstruction; agreement with Christopher Burke Engrg. for oversite of Stoney Brook Park construction;agreement with Algonquin/LITH Fire Protection Dist. for fleet maintenance; agreement with McCloud Aquatics for aquatic weed control; agreement with Moore Landscape for 2020 Downtown beautification project; agreement with Sebert Landscape for Village property ground maintenance; approve bills & previous meeting minutes; and execution session/land acquisition. Please follow the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1598646373_14797.pdf

Recycling

Did you know that over the past five years, #Algonquin residents have diverted nearly 20,000 tons of recyclable materials from landfills? This is due largely in part to the Village’s free #recycling program that is offered to residents in cooperation with Groot.

Residents may also utilize The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County styrofoam collection drop-off site at our Public Works facility, located at 110 Meyer Drive.

Be sure to keep doing your part by using some of these tips!

Learn more about the Village’s refuse and recycling program at https://bit.ly/32vAsRt

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