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City of Geneva Weekly Bulletin
April 19, 2013
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Public Meetings
Week of April 22, 2013
Committee of the Whole
Monday, April 22, 2013
City Hall Council Chambers
109 James Street
To view agendas for future meetings, visit:
and scroll to each committee/board section for a link to their agendas.
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REFUSE CONTRACTOR TO PICKUP FLOOD-DAMAGED ITEMS WEEK OF APR. 22
Due to the recent flood event on April 18, the city residents may place flood-damaged items out with their regular trash the week of April 22nd. Flood-damaged items will not require a sticker; however, regular trash will still be required to have a sticker attached.
Contact Public Works at (630) 232-1501 if you have questions.
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CITY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The city's Historic Preservation Commission is seeking applicants for one commissioner vacancy. Interested candidates are urged to complete an application and send it to City Hall, Mayor's Office, no later than Friday, May 10, 2013. Applications can be found at: http://www.geneva.il.us/LivingInGeneva/appboards/board_application.pdf
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THE GENEVA HOUSING TASK FORCE NEEDS YOU!
The goal of the Geneva Housing Task Force is to quantify Geneva's housing needs and formulate recommendations, policies and programs to expand housing affordability for all age groups. This summer the city will prepare a multi-community housing plan working with its partners the City of Batavia, Village of North Aurora and City of St. Charles. The plan is being prepared at no cost to the municipalities through assistance provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Kane County Development Department. The task force will be participating in the development of the housing plan. There are several openings available on the task force. If you would like to be a task force member, and participate in developing the housing plan please fill out a board application (see link below) and submit it to Dick Untch, Director of Community Development at (630) 232-0871 or at duntch@geneva.il.us
Board Application: http://www.geneva.il.us/LivingInGeneva/appboards/board_application.pdf
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION: Does the City of Geneva have an annual, city-wide amnesty waste collection day?
ANSWER: The City of Geneva DOES NOT have an annual, amnesty refuse collection day. It was determined with the most recent contract that residents did not want to pay for this additional expense.
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NEW DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT IS NOW OPEN!
The City has completed all the concrete work for a new public parking lot on Campbell Street, east of Third Street. Landscaping and directional signage will be installed this spring. The land for the parking lot was purchased with funds from Special Service Area #1 (SSA#1). The SSA is an extra property tax paid by downtown property owners and all revenues are used to improve and maintain the downtown. The parking lot improvements were paid for from the City's General Fund. The proposed 2013-14 City budget includes funds to improve the alley way which runs south of the History Center, creating a pedestrian Mall to connect the lot and Third Street. We hope you will use the lot next time you visit downtown! To plan your trip, check www.genevadowntown.org for a list of upcoming downtown events and a listing of all restaurants and shops.
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CITY SEEKS COMMENT ON PROPOSED REZONING IN DOWNTOWN
Proposed zoning ordinance amendment - Restriction on new first floor banks and business offices in the downtown retail core.
For years, Genevans have expressed concern when a new bank or business office locates in a downtown 1st floor commercial space. The concern is that too many banks and offices will erode the retail character and viability of downtown. First floor banks and business offices can create gaps in store-to-store shopper interaction, reduce retail activity, prevent retail expansion, and threaten retail sales tax revenue generation. Parking spaces used by employees of banks and office also reduce parking availability for shoppers.
This past January, the City Council directed the Community Development Department staff to meet with downtown merchants and property owners and describe a proposal to place a zoning restriction on the establishment of new first floor banks and offices. The council would also like to gather comments on the proposal from any and all interested parties. The restriction would apply to building spaces zoned B2 Business District with frontage on W. State Street between River Lane and Seventh Street, and a portion of Third Street immediately north and south of W. State St. All existing banks and business offices in these areas would remain, be able to expand, and be able to change to another bank or office use in perpetuity. The city already has a similar restriction on 1st floor banks and offices in the B3 Business District, which covers most of the commercial properties along Third Street.
This week department Staff held meetings with downtown merchants and property owners to review the proposal and gather comments.
Visit http://www.geneva.il.us/CommunityDevelopment/PlanningDiv/pdf/B2_Merchants_Meeting_Presentation_2013_03_20.pdf to view a series of slides describing the proposal. The department has received many comments, and will continue to do so until April 29, 2013, when the City Council will conduct a Policy Discussion on the proposal and review the comments received.
For more information, contact David DeGroot, City Planner at (630) 232-0814 or ddegroot@geneva.il.us
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GENEVA MAIL SURVEY RESULTS
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RESIDENTS CAN CHECK THE CITY'S WEBSITE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD WORK UPDATES
Route 38 Traffic Alert:
* UPDATE: IL Rt. 38 is now reduced to ONE lane in each direction in the area of Kautz Road due to the IDOT overpass construction at the UP grade crossing. This lane configuration will remain in place until next year. Please find an alternate route (Fabyan Parkway) if necessary.
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PLAN FOR FUN IN GENEVA IN 2013!
Invite family and friends to come enjoy Geneva. Here's a list of upcoming 2013 Events:
French Market Opens April 21!
The Geneva French Market will open on Sunday, April 21. The French Market is located at S. Fourth Street and South Street in Geneva. The market opens at 8 am and closes at 2 pm every Sunday through November 10. Customers can find an array of products from fresh produce to fine French linens and custom made jewelry. Each year more vendors are drawn to the market because of its popularity on Sunday mornings. If you have never seen the French Market, please stop by and see what you are missing. For more details, visit www.bensidoun-usa.com.
Gardenology, May 18
Go Day, June 8
102nd Swedish Day, June 17, 2013 Good Templar Park
Swedish Days, June 18-23
RiverPark Concert Series, July 14, July 21, July 28
Geneva Art Fair, July 27-28
Shakespeare in the Park, July 20
Concours d'Elegance, August 25
Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, September 1-2
Festival of the Vine, September 6-8
Pumpkins for a Cure, September 28-29
Christmas Walk & House Tour, December 6-7
Steeple Walk, December 8
For more information, contact Jamie Heflin, City of Geneva Economic Development Department, 630-938-4555, jheflin@geneva.il.us
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GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY!
The City of Geneva offers a variety of ways you can volunteer your time to various boards and committees when vacancies arise; or, make a donation through the City's Giving Program.
Contact City Administrator Mary McKittrick at mmckittrick@geneva.il.us to find out how you can give back to your community.
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ABOUT THE CITY OF GENEVA
 The City of Geneva, population 21,495, is located 40 miles west of Chicago in the Fox River Valley. Geneva's character is found in its historic architecture, adaptive re-use of historic buildings, mature landscapes and open space with over 700 acres of park land. With festivals and events year-round, Geneva is a place to connect with others for shopping, dining, or browsing art galleries. Home to excellent schools, library, and parks, it continues to be one of the premiere cities in the Chicago area to live, work, play, and raise a family. |
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City of Geneva INFO Line
(630) 232-4636
City Hall
22 S. First Street
(630) 232-7494
Finance Office (Utility Billing)
15 S. First Street
(630) 232-0854
Police Department
20 Police Plaza
(630) 232-4736
(non-emergency)
Fire Department
200 East Side Drive
(630) 232-2530
(non-emergency)
Public Works
1800 South Street
(630) 232-1501
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