At a recent meeting, the Aurora Government Operations Committee considered several liquor-license permit requests.
The Government Operations Committee has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to intergovernmental relations, traffic and street lighting, elections, legislative matters, the motor vehicle parking system, golf courses, and transportation centers.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the committee.
60 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
City of Aurora Office of the Aldermen -
Meeting Room
Government Operations Committee
4:30 PM
June 14, 2016
Tuesday
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chairperson Scheketa Hart-Burns
Alderman Edward Bugg
Alderman Carl Franco
Alt - Alderman Rick Mervine
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Hart-Burns called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderman
Carl Franco
Present: 3 -
OTHERS PRESENT
Brissa Urbina, Rosati's; Vikas Kumar, Rosati's; Francis Evanosky, Aspen Lane
Wine Co.; Charlene Brandt, 7-Eleven; William O'Donaghue, Daley &
Georges/Aspa; Matt & Sue Farr, 7-Eleven; Bob Kapoun, 7-Eleven; Paul G.
Klinger, Communities In Schools; Harlan Powell, Webster Powell/Starbucks;
George Galanis, Kwik Store Inc.; Fael Valero, Hills Banquet Hall; Neel Nanda,
2295 Church Rd; William Burns
CITY OF AURORA
Officer Nikole Petersen, APD; Ken Maurice, Youth and Senior Services; Wendy
McCambridge, City Clerk; Alderman Juany Garza; Ted Beck, MIS; Bill Wiet,
Development Services; Alderman Bill Donnell; Alderman Ted Mesiacos; Alex
Voigt, Mayor's Office; Gina Moga, Special Events; Eric Gallt, Engineering;
Shelly Windett, Aldermen's Office;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
16-00495 Approval of the minutes of the Government Operations Committee
meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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AGENDA
16-00448 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of
Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00455 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class Q City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: The
Aspen Lane Wine Company LLC. d/b/a Aspen Lane Winery, located
at 3682 Prairie Lake Court, Aurora, Illinois.).
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00272 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Kwik
Store Inc., d/b/a Kwik Store Food-Mart, 913 South Lake Street).
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be held for two weeks. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00450 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Hills
Banquet Hall LLC. d/b/a Hills Banquet Hall, located at 649 Hill Avenue,
Aurora, Illinois.).
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00452 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class P City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Coffee
House holdings. d/b/a Starbucks #10825, located at 2948 Kirk Road,
Aurora, Illinois.).
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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16-00464 A Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding or MOU
with the Kane County Sheriff's Department for the Installation of
Communication Equipment on the Tower Located at the Aurora Police
Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00470 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G-1 City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Suma
Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #32202F, located at 1202 N. Eola Road, Aurora,
Illinois.).
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00471 A Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of Class F City of
Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Dweeti
Inc., doing business as Rosati's Pizza, 2990 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL
60506.)
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00561 A Resolution of a License Agreement for Temporary Use of Public
Property Relative to an Outdoor Seating Area and as Part of a
Temporary Liquor License Extension for Ballydoyle Aurora, LLC.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00335 A Traffic Study for New Castle Lane and Colorado Avenue. Ward 5,
Alderman Franco.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended to acceptance of
the traffic study (information only). The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00338 A Parking Study on N. Root Street in the 700 Block. Ward 1,
Alderman Bohman.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval as amended to installing No
Parking signage on the east side of N Root Street north of Zengele Avenue
(information only). The motion carried.
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Ayes: 3
16-00457 A Traffic Study for the Foran Lane and New Haven Avenue
intersection. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for denial (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00504 A Parking Study for Fulton Street in the 700 block. Ward 2, Alderman
Garza.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for denial (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00497 Sri Jagannath Society Chariot Festival, Saturday July 9, 2016 at 2295
Church Road and Corporate Blvd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00498 Communities in Schools 2nd 2 None 5K at Chicago Premium Outlets
Parking Lot on Sunday July 17, 2016 from 8:00am to 10:30am.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00505 L.I.F.T. Aurora is requesting approval to stage On the Wall on Water
Street Mall, Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
16-00509 Requesting approval for the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council to
stage their annual parade on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 12:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
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16-00537 First Presbyterian Church is requesting the closure of 4th Street
between Benton and Downer on the evenings of July 8 and 9 for
community events.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval (information only). The motion
carried.
Ayes: 3
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairman Hart-Burns
adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Ayes: 3
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