2014

A Resolution Approving A Development For Home And Nsp Program Loans Between The City Of Aurora And Brinshore Development Llc (Dba Boreas Llc) For Scattered-Site Housing Development In The City Of Aurora

sponsored amendments page 7-3A ref. exhibit M which prioritizes (the reduction of residential density of certain homes in the City) page 5 of the agreement that the elimination of additional dwelling units such as that the proposed property shall be a single family home  with only one dwelling unit and the property be down zoned so they are prioritizing multi-family housing to convert to single family homes.

A Resolution Authorizing The Alderman To Execute An Agreement To Reduce Density And Memorandum Of Agreement (721-723 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pin 15-16-431-020)

($72,000 pay to owner in exchange for the opportunity to demo structure at 721 Penn Ave.)

There were two homes built on one parcel, 721 was in the back and was demolished in keeping with the single family neighborhood.

A Resolution Authorizing Application For Kane County Riverboat Funds For A Neighborhood Park And Execution Of All Necessary Documents

(329-339 Plum, 507 Grand and 625-629 Iowa – total of 9 properties)

Installation Of A Stormwater Sewer Inlet By Arch Printing On Morton Avenue

Approved Thru Bgi 2014 With A Not To Exceed $20,000.00. Work Completed This Spring By Stokes Excavating. Final Payment Done 05/06/15. (Po 279941 $18,748.50)

Fox Valley Park District Grant For Contribution For Acquisition Of Land And Other Programming

$9,900.00. (507 Grand Avenue)

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s – Grant To Marie’s Community Garden Developmemt Costs

$5,801.09 (84 Lumber, America’s Brick & Concrete, Chad Ford – dump truck & bobcat rentals)

West Aurora Cemetery C/O Jan Mangers – Donation

$2,000.00

The Conservation Foundation-Aurora Greenfest – Donation

$250.00

African American Men Of Unity – Donation To Their Jobs For Youth Program

$100.00

African American Men Of Unity – Donation To Their Safe Summer Basketball Program

$100.00

Fox Valley Buildings And Construction Trade Council’s Golf Outing

Sponsor Hole – $100.00

 Aurora Sundowners Track Club C/O Wilbur Walters Sponsorship For Their Upcoming Competition In Des Moines Iowa For The National Jr. Olympics

$2,000.00

 African American Men Of Unity – Donation To Their Back To School Festival For School Supplies, Etc

$1,000.00

 Family Focus Aurora – Root Aurora A Multicultural Event At River Edge Park Celebrating Heritages

$500.00

The Light Of The Heart (A Community Art Therapy Project) Art Jam On Saturday, September 6th At Phillips Park 1000 Ray Moses Drive

Growing Sponsor $250.00

 Contribution To Scott Sherwood, Fine Arts Restoration For Removal Of The 1938 Wpa Mural (Paul Stoddard, Artist) From Former West Aurora High School 14 Blackhawk St

(Amount $5,727.50)

 Rebuilding Together Aurora (Rta) Request To Close May Street To Thru Traffic From Illinois Ave To New Haven Ave April 25th & 26th

Permission Was Given To Close May Street For Event.

 Traffic Study 14.00366

Intersection N Elmwood Dr & Old Indian Trail – Install No Parking Here To Corner North Approach East Side Of N Elmwood (According To Aurora City Spec. & Standards) (Request of Northwest Territories Neighbors)

 Traffic Study 14.00212

Intersection California Ave & N Commonwealth Ave, Investigate Speeding, Possible 4w Stop Sign – No Action Taken Per Staff Recommendation.

 Traffic Study 14.00307

Intersection Monomoy St & Gladstone St – No Action Taken Per Staff Recommendation-This Area Does Not Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Traffic Calming.

Traffic Study 14.00367

N Highland Avenue For Special Signage – Install Stop Sign On Lakelawn Blvd Approach To N Highland Ave.

Traffic Study 14.00227

Monomoy Street Eliminate Five Parking Spaces South Side Starting At N Randall Road – Install No Parking & Tow Zone Signage Restrictions. (At Request of APD)

Traffic Study 14.00477

Intersection Lakelawn Blvd & Iowa Avenue

Install Two-Way Stop Sign On Iowa Ave Approaching Lakelawn Blvd.

Traffic Study 14.00478

Colorado Avenue Vicinity Of The 1200 Block – Per City Policy This Segment Of Colorado – No Impact At This Time, Staff Recommends Acceptance Of The Traffic Study.

Traffic Study 14.00522 For Speed Study

Grand Avenue 400 To 600 Block – Speeds & Volume Are Consistent And Does Not Qualify For Traffic Calming Based On 85th Percentile Speed.

Traffic Study 14.00659

Acceptance Of Traffic Study For The 400 Block Of Oak Avenue.

Traffic Study 14.00660

Acceptance Of Traffic Study For The Randall Road/Illinois Avenue Intersection For Speeds.

Traffic Study 14.00683

New Haven & Sheldon Ave Intersection – Amended To Replacing Existing Yield Signs With Stop Signs And Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Placards.

 Traffic Study 13.00754 For Parking Study

Lawndale Ave Concerning Parking Restrictions – Amended To Removal Of No Parking Restriction On South Side Of Lawndale From Lake St To Wilder With Standard Intersection Restrictins Retained. (Neighbors Request)

 Traffic Study 13.00762

Acceptance For Traffic Study – W Benton Between W Downer And S Lake St To Determine Need For Speed Limit Signage And Appropriate Two-Way Street Signage On W Benton.

Purchased The Property At 333 West Park Avenue In Aurora, Which Has Been Abandoned

(Purchase Price $36,000.00)

Petition

Residents Request That The City Of Aurora Purchase The Three (3) Parking Lots In Bishop Park That Are Situated On The West Side Of Palace Street From California Avenue To Michigan Avenue, For The Purpose Of Developing A Neighborhood Park For Our Children And Families. There Is A Significant Lack Of Open Space And Parks In Our Area Of The Sixth Ward And We Respectfuly Ask That The City Council Favorably Consider Our Request.

The petition was filed with the Aldermen’s Office on June 4, 2014. There was a total of 46 pages in all from the neighborhoods surrounding this area.