GenevaMail - March 27, 2015

Route 38 Prep Work Scheduled To Start Next Week

The Route 38 road construction project is scheduled to get underway Wednesday, April 1, and that is no joke.

The Illinois Department of Transportation's contractor will begin adjusting manhole cover frames and curb work next week that will prompt daily lane closures. This prep work is expected to last four to six weeks.

IDOT plans to resurface Route 38 from the western Kane County border to Route 31 in downtown Geneva this spring. The paving work will be broken down into two sections - Route 47 to Peck Road and from Peck to Route 31. Resurfacing in Geneva is not expected to start until mid-May at the earliest, although schedules still are being finalized.

Route 38 Construction Webpage

Parking Deck Closed Until Noon March 28

The Third Street Commuter Parking Deck will be closed until noon Saturday, March 28, as construction crews test the facility's water sprinkler system in the morning.

Police officers will be setting up barricades at both deck entrances off Second and Third streets late Friday, March 27 after the final car has left.

City Offices Closed April 3

City Hall and other City offices (with the exception of the Police and Fire departments) will be closed Friday, April 3 for the spring holiday.

Garbage collection the week of March 30 will remain on the normal Thursday-Friday schedule.

Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6.

Meetings

Coyote Awareness Workshop

6:30 p.m. March 30

Public Works Department

Training Room

1800 South St.

Business Improvement Retention Committee

8 a.m. April 1

City Hall
Council Chambers

109 James St.

Natural Resources Committee

7 p.m. April 1

Peck Farm Park

4038 Kaneville Road

Cultural Arts Commission

7 p.m. April 2

City Hall Second Floor Conference Room

109 James St.

To view agendas for future meetings visit our website Agenda Center.

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Register For City's Coyote Awareness Workshop March 30

There still are seats available for residents wanting to attend our coyote awareness workshop scheduled for 6:30 pm. Monday, March 30 at the City's Public Works Department, 1800 South St.

A Humane Society of the United States expert will be discussing coyote behavior, the latest research on urban coyotes, solutions for coyote conflicts, hazing techniques and how to make a backyard and neighborhood uninviting to these animals.

Educate Yourself About Coyotes On The City's Website

City's Brush Collection Program Starts in April

Geneva residents looking to tidy up their yard this spring should take note that the City's 2015 brush collection starts in April.

The monthly brush program is intended for the disposal of tree limbs and branches that are removed by the property owner for normal maintenance and upkeep, not for lot clearing. Kramer crews will not collect material produced by a private contractor.

Check Out The 2015 Brush Pickup Schedule & Program Regulations

Three Cheers To Geneva High School Sports Teams

The City of Geneva wants to give a big shout out to several Geneva High School sports teams that did well at their respective IHSA state competitions.

Congratulations to the Varsity Dance Team for bringing home a state championship! We also are very proud of the Girls' Gymnastics team (2nd place) and the Boys' Basketball team (4th place) on their successful seasons. You all represented Geneva well. Great job!

Cultural Arts Raises $15,000 At Eat Your Art Out!

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is thrilled to report it raised $15,000 during its Eat Your Art Out! gala fundraiser March 7 at the Herrington Inn and Spa.

The generosity of Eat Your Art Out! participants enables the Commission to foster and infuse the community with annual events such as the Geneva Film Festival, Summer Concert Series, Shakespeare in the Park, Steeple Walk and much more.

Former Cetron Factory Demolition Underway

Construction crews started demolition on the former Cetron factory this past week.

Richards Street will be closed from Hamilton to Peyton streets during construction hours. Demolition is expected to last into May.

Share Your Spring Photos With Us

Spring has arrived and so has warmer weather to spend more time outdoors.

Share your family photos having fun in our fair City or submit a scenic Geneva picture. Maybe your submission could end up being chosen as our next Facebook cover photo.

You can post your photos on our Facebook page, send via Twitter, mention or tag us on Instagram (those with private IG Profiles need to use Instagram Direct) or email them to Communications Coordinator Kevin Stahr.

Windmill inspiration picture taken by Michael Gruetzmacher.

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City Meetings

"Officially Speaking" - Mental Health

Geneva COW & City Council March 23

Did you know that Geneva has a Mental Health Board? The Board's Chairman John Ford details the mission and efforts of these dedicated volunteers to improve mental health in our community.

The City Council had plenty on the docket this past week:

Officer Michael Walker - Oath of Office (2:14)

County Randall Rd signalization project (10:20)

Sixth Street School discussion (52:07)

What Is Going On In Geneva?

Mark Your Calendars

Earth Day	April 18
Gardenology	May 16
Swedish Days	June 23 - 28
RiverPark Concert Series	Sundays in July
Geneva Classic Car Shows	Thursdays July & August
Shakespeare In The Park	July 18
Geneva Arts Fair	July 25 - 26
Concours d'Elegance	Aug. 23
Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival	Sept. 6 - 7
Festival Of The Vine	Sept. 11 - 13
Christmas Walk & House Tour	Dec. 4 - 5
Steeple Walk	Dec. 6

For more information about these events, visit the City's website.

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Public Works Department

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Fire Department

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Located 40 miles west of Chicago along the Fox River, Geneva is home to 21,495 residents and serves as the seat of Kane County government. Geneva's character is found in its historic architecture, adaptive re-use of buildings, mature landscapes and open space with more than 700 acres of park land. With festivals and events year-round, Geneva is a place to connect with others for shopping, dining and or browsing art galleries. Home to excellent schools, library and parks, Geneva is one of the premier cities in the Chicago area to live, work, play and raise a family.