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Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
Village of Cary
April 7, 2026
Immediately Follows the Village Board Meeting
Cary Municipal Center Board Room
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comments
Public Comments is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee of the Whole about issues
not otherwise on the agenda. The Committee welcomes public comment at its meetings. Each speaker
is limited to a total of three (3) minutes to ensure that other members of the public can speak and allow
time for official Village business to occur. No person may assign their time to any other person. Those
wishing to address the Committee during Public Comments are encouraged to provide their contact
information on the sign-in sheet so they can be recognized and called to the podium. The Committee will
not respond to public comments during this portion of the meeting. When appropriate, the Mayor will
refer the issue to the appropriate staff member for follow-up. Responses will be made by Village staff to
the email or telephone number provided on the sign-in sheet at the meeting. For the complete details of
the Village's Public Comments policy, refer to the sign displayed at the sign-in table in the Village Board
room.
V. Discussion Items
A. Discussion Regarding New Haven Drive Traffic Calming Improvements
B. Discussion on Electric Micromobility Devices
C. Presentation of the Administrator's Quarterly Update
VI. Executive Session:
Real Estate: Setting the Price for Sale/Lease of Village Property, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)
Personnel: Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or
Dismissal of Specific Employees, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
VII. Adjourn
The Village of Cary is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who require certain accommodations so that they can observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the
accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact Village Hall at (847) 639-0003 [TDD (630) 845-2180] promptly to allow the Village
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April 7, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item: Discussion Regarding New Haven Drive Traffic Calming
Improvements
Type: Discussion
Report From: Community Development
Introduction
On October 28, 2025, the Village Board approved zoning entitlements for the Seasons at
Cary Planned Unit Development (PUD), including a condition requiring the bi-directional
extension of New Haven Drive from its current western terminus through the development
and connection to IL Route 31. The final design of the roadway extension and any
associated traffic calming measures on the existing roadway were required to be reviewed
and approved by the Village prior to issuance of building permits. Since the zoning approval,
the developer and Village have continued coordination regarding potential traffic calming
measures, which are now presented for discussion.
The following is an overview of the proposed improvements to New Haven Drive.
Staff Analysis
New Haven Drive currently has various traffic calming elements along its pathway within the
Village. The roadway currently has on-street striped parking adjacent to the New Haven
Townhome development and a speed radar sign near the entrance to the Cambria
subdivision. The proposed improvements would add additional traffic calming measures
primarily within the Cambria portion of the roadway. Due to the number and locations of the
Cambria townhome residential driveways, intersections with the single-family detached
portion of the subdivision, and the presence of two public parks, various traffic calming
measures have been proposed to address changing roadway uses and conditions. These
proposed measures were further refined following the initial discussion on the traffic calming
measures at the Committee in March.
A summary of the proposed traffic calming measures is described as follows:
Chicanes: Two chicanes are proposed along the northern portion of New Haven Drive
to facilitate the transition of on-street parking from one side of the roadway to the other.
The first chicane would be located at the subdivision entrance and the second near the
northern curve. Each chicane would include a center curbed median to create a lateral
traffic shift and guide the parking transition. Based on feedback from the Committee in
March, crosswalks have also been added to each Chicane to allow for pedestrian
crossing the roadway.
Street Parking: Consistent with the segment of New Haven Drive near the New
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Haven Townhome community, striped on-street parking will be added. Parking will be
permitted on the north side of New Haven Drive between the two planned chicanes
and on the east side of New Haven Drive southwest of the second chicane. The
locations of on-street parking will maximize the number of spaces available to
residents and their guests without impacting existing driveway or mailbox locations.
Pavement Marking: Center roadway striping will be added to New Haven Drive within
the Cambria subdivision to further assist with delineating traffic lanes and provide a
narrowing effect on the roadway.
Crosswalks: In addition to the two crosswalks within the chicanes, crosswalks will be
added at five other locations along New Haven Drive. Crosswalks will include signage
and pavement markings to identify the crossings. Two crossings adjacent to the New
Haven and Hoffman park properties will include RFD indicators to alert traffic to any
crossing pedestrians. All proposed crossings along New Haven Drive are now
proposed to be at grade.
Speed Radar Signs: To alert drivers to their actual speeds on the roadway, two sets
of speed radar signs will be installed along the roadway for traffic in both directions.
Existing Cul-De-Sac: The western terminus of New Haven Drive will be modified to
remove the existing cul-de-sac bulb. Previously a traffic circle was contemplated for
this location which was not supported. Current plan would eliminate the bulb and
straighten this segment of roadway. Parking would be added on the south side of New
Haven and the bike path on the north end extended to the property line. The driveway
for the last townhome buildings would be extended to connect to the new roadway
area. Additionally, a landscape median has been added on the Seasons at Cary
property to add additional traffic calming feature before entering the Cambria
subdivision. A new subdivision identification sign will also be added at this location for
the Cambria subdivision.
Directional Signs: The plan will include trailblazer signage along Georgetown Drive
and on Industrial Drive to direct traffic towards Three Oaks Road in order to access IL
Route 31. Additional signage to restrict truck traffic on New Haven Drive is proposed at
both current termini of the roadway to identify current restrictions.
Village staff and members of the development team will be present during the meeting to
present the proposed calming measures and answer any questions.
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April 7, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item: Discussion on Electric Micromobility Devices
Type: Ordinance
Report From: Police
Introduction
Village staff held several collaborative roundtable meetings with neighboring local agencies,
including representatives from area schools, park/conservation districts, law enforcement,
and highway/public works/engineering in October 2025. Village staff gave a presentation to
the Committee of the Whole on November 18, 2025, highlighting a shared desire amongst
stakeholders that any local regulations are:
Consistent across the different jurisdictions of roadways, sidewalks and paths that
exist in our community;
Practical to enforce;
Easily understood; and
Supported by educational campaigns
Based on feedback from the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 18, 2025,
Village staff reconvened in March with neighboring local agencies, including representatives
from area schools, park/conservation districts, law enforcement, and highway/public
works/engineering to review the attached proposed draft ordinance. The community
stakeholders at the meeting in March all agreed with the draft ordinance and felt it was
easily applicable across regional boundaries.
Staff Analysis
Staff seeks input from the Committee of the Whole regarding potential local regulations on
electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters that can be enacted by non-home rule
communities.
Exhibits
A - Draft Ordinance
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. O26-04-__
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 10.56 - OPERATION OF MOTOR DRIVEN SCOOTERS
AND BIKES OF THE VILLAGE CODE
ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF CARY THIS 21st DAY OF APRIL 2026
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the Mayor and
Board of Trustees of the Village
of Cary, McHenry County, Illinois
this 21st day of April 2026.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Cary desire to establish an
ordinance regulating the operation of motor driven scooters and bikes in the Village of Cary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cary as follows:
SECTION 1: That the above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: That Chapter 10.56 – Operation of Motor Driven Scooters and Bikes, of the
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Cary, is hereby established as follows:
CHAPTER 10.56. – OPERATION OF MOTOR DRIVEN SCOOTERS AND BIKES
Sec. 10.56.010. Operation of Motor Drive Cycles, E-Motos, Minibikes and Pocket Bikes.
A. Restricted. No person shall operate a motor driven cycle (as defined in Section 1-145.001 of
the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-145.001)), e-moto, minibike or pocket bike upon any
public street, sidewalk, parking lot, bike path, park or on any other public property.
B. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the prohibitions contained in this section:
1. Any police vehicle, fire vehicle, municipal vehicle, special district vehicle, county vehicle
or forest preserve district vehicle driven by an employee in the course of his or her
duties.
2. Motorized wheelchairs. For purposes of this section, a motorized wheelchair means any
motorized vehicle designated for and used by a person with disabilities.
3. Electric personal assistance mobility devices, as defined in Section 5/1-117.7 of the
Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-117.5).
4. Low-speed electric scooters as defined and regulated in Section 10.56.020 of the Village
Code.
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5. Low-speed electric bicycles as defined in Section 11-1517 of the Illinois Vehicle Code
(625 ILCS 5/11-1517).
C. Applicability of this section. Without limitation, this section applies to all public property in
the Village of Cary.
D. Violations. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a
fine of not less than $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense and $250.00
for the third offense. Any offenses after the third offense shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $750.00.
E. An offense committed by a minor under the direct control or with the consent of a parent or
guardian may subject the parent or guardian to the penalties provided in this section.
Sec. 10.56.020. Low-Speed Electric Scooters.
A. Low-speed electric scooters permitted and regulated. The operation of low-speed electric
scooters within the Village of Cary is hereby permitted on any or all highways, sidewalks, trails
or other public right-of-way within the Village where the operation of bicycles is permitted,
and are further regulated pursuant to the provisions of this section.
B. Definition of low-speed electric scooter. A "low-speed electric scooter" shall mean "a device
weighing less than 100 pounds, with two or three wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard that
can be stood upon while riding, that is solely powered by an electric motor and human power,
and whose maximum speed, with or without human propulsion, is no more than ten miles
per hour." A "low-speed electric scooter" does not include a moped or motor driven cycle.
C. Permitted use and designated areas.
1. Low-speed electric scooters may be operated on public roads, sidewalks, trails, bicycles
paths and designated paths within the Village of Cary, except were prohibited by
signage.
2. Low-speed electric scooters may not be operated on state highways.
3. Any use of a low-speed electric scooter in violation of this section is not an intended nor
permitted use of a public right-of-way, as those terms are used in Section 3-102 of the
Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/3-
102).
D. Rules and regulations. Low-speed electric scooters may only be operated in accordance with
the following rules and regulations.
1. A person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter on any street or highway within
the Village with a posted speed limit in excess of 35 mph.
2. A person operating a low-speed electric scooter must be at least 18 years of age.
3. A low-speed electric scooter may be parked in the same manner and at the same
locations as a bicycle may be parked.
4. A low-speed electric scooter, when in use at nighttime, must have a lamp on the front
that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with
a red reflector on the rear that is visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to
the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle,
except that a lamp emitting a steady or flashing red light visible from a distance of 500
feet to the rear may be used in addition to or instead of the red reflector.
5. A low-speed electric scooter must not be equipped with, nor should any low-speed
electric scooter operator use, any siren. This paragraph does not apply to a low-speed
electric scooter that is a police vehicle or fire department vehicle.
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6. Every low-speed electric scooter must be equipped with a brake that will adequately
control movement of and stop and hold the low-speed electric scooter.
7. A person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter while carrying any package,
bundle or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the
handlebars.
8. A person may not use or operate a low-speed electric scooter to carry more than one
person at a time.
9. A person operating a low-speed electric scooter may not attach himself or herself or
the scooter to any other vehicle being operated on the public right-of-way.
10. A person operating a low-speed electric scooter must adhere to all applicable traffic
laws, including yielding to pedestrians and obeying traffic signals and signs.
11. A person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter while under the influence of
alcohol or any drug.
12. Every low-speed electric scooter must be well-maintained and in good operating
condition.
E. Violations—Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be
subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense
and $500.00 for the third offense. Any offenses after the third offense shall be subject to a
fine of not less than $750.00.
F. An offense committed by a minor under the direct control or with the consent of a parent or
guardian may subject the parent or guardian to the penalties provided in this section.
Sec. 10.56.030. Low-Speed Electric Bicycles
A. Incorporation of Terms Defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code. Unless otherwise defined in this
code, terms in this section shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Illinois Vehicle
Code.
B. Low-Speed Electric Bicycle. A low-speed electric bicycle means a bicycle equipped with fully
operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that meets the requirements
of the following classes as defined by the Illinois Vehicle Code:
1. Class 1 Low-Speed Electric Bicycle means a low-speed electric bicycle equipped with a
motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
2. Class 2 Low-Speed Electric Bicycle means a low-speed electric bicycle equipped with a
motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that is not capable of
providing assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
3. Class 3 Low-Speed Electric Bicycle means a low-speed electric bicycle equipped with a
motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to
provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 28 miles per hour.
C. Designated Areas of Operation of Low-Speed Electric Bicycles
1. A person may operate a low-speed electric bicycle upon any highway, street, or
roadway in the Village authorized for the use of bicycles.
2. A person may operate a low-speed electric bicycle upon any bicycle path under the
control of the Village.
D. Rules and Regulations Applicable to Low-Speed Electric Bicycles:
1. General Rules Applicable to All Classifications of Electric-Bicycles:
a. A person may not operate a low-speed electric bicycle on a sidewalk.
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b. No person shall knowingly tamper or modify the speed capability or engagement
of a low-speed electric bicycle without complying with the requirements of 625
ILCS 5/11-1517.
c. No person shall operate a low-speed electric bicycle in a reckless manner with
disregard for the safety of others and/or the operator.
d. Every person operating a low-speed electric bicycle upon a roadway must obey all
applicable traffic rules applicable to vehicles.
2. Rules specifically appliable to Class 1 low-speed electric bicycles:
a. A Class 1 low-speed electric bicycle shall operate in a manner so that the electric
motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the rider is not pedaling.
3. Rules specifically appliable to Class 2 low-speed electric bicycles:
a. A Class 2 low-speed electric bicycle shall operate in a manner so that the electric
motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied.
4. Rules specifically applicable to Class 3 low-speed electric bicycles:
a. A person must be 16 years of age or older to operate a Class 3 low-speed electric
bicycle.
b. A person who is less than 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-
speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
c. A Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle shall operate in a manner so that the electric
motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the rider stops pedaling.
d. Each Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle shall be equipped with a speedometer that
displays the speed of the bicycle in miles per hour.
E. Violations—Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be
subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for the second offense
and $500.00 for the third offense. Any offenses after the third offense shall be subject to a
fine of not less than $750.00.
F. An offense committed by a minor under the direct control or with the consent of a parent or
guardian may subject the parent or guardian to the penalties provided in this section.
SECTION 3: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any part or parts of this Ordinance shall be held invalid for any reason
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining part or parts of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval according to law.
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PASSED THIS 21st DAY OF APRIL 2026
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED THIS 21st DAY OF APRIL 2026
Mark Kownick, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nicole Collingbourne, Deputy Village Clerk
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April 7, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item: Presentation of the Administrator's Quarterly Update
Type: Presentation
Report From: Administration
Introduction
Administrator Morimoto will present the Quarterly Report, highlighting key accomplishments
and updates from the past quarter.
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