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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1990 MPDD MinutesMINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY SESSION JULY 23, 1990 VILLAGE HALL 100 SOUTH EMERSON I. ROLL CALL There was a box supper beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Mayor Gerald Farley; Trustees Ralph Arthur, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros, George Van Geem and Theodore Wattenberg. Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission members present were: Chairman Hal Predovich, John Eilering, Earl Johnson, Paul Hoefert, Irvana Wilks and Bart Keljik. Also present were: Village Manager John Dixon, Assistant Village Manager John Burg, Fire Chief Edward Cavello, Police Chief Ron Pavlock, Director of Planning and Zoning Dave Clements, Finance Director Dave Jepson, Economic Development Director Ken Fritz, Consultant Jack Gorguechon, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Janet Hansen, three members of the press and four citizens. II. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Planning and Zoning Director Dave Clements said the owner of the Auto Body Shop and the Service Station is more receptive to an offer at this time. The Village is obtaining an appraisal on these properties and the home at 15 South Wille. The owner of 15 South Wille is also obtaining an appraisal and has requested that the family house be knocked down rather than be rented after they move out. The appraisals should be ready in 30 days. III. MARKETING RECONNAISSANCE Consultant Jack Gorguechon explained the report dated July 23, 1990 which presents the findings of a retail market overview for downtown Mount Prospect and its primary trade area. Mr. Gorguechon said there appears to be a need for convenience stores, and noted that one of the strengths of the downtown is the number of sit-down restaurants. There was a discussion about a community survey to identify the community needs and preferences with regard to redevelopment of the triangle area. This would be a random sample survey with about 2,500 questionnaires being sent out. There was a discussion as to whether this survey is necessary. However, there was a consensus by the Board to authorize Camiros to proceed with the survey at a cost of $4,200. The contract for this survey must be ratified at the August 7 Board meeting. IV. DISCUSSION WITH DEVELOPERS Economic Development Director Ken Fritz said a letter was sent to over 30 developers to see if they might be interested in developing the triangle area. Six contractors responded. The Village has talked to three developers and will meet with three others in the near future. He said the developers were reluctant to go through the full RFP process, which is very expensive, due to the uncertainty of which parcels will be available. He suggested that a Preferred Developer may be a good option. Jack Gorguechon suggested an RFP for qualifications only without requiring developers to define the project. He said it would take two to three months to go through this RFP process to pick a Preferred Developer. After discussion, there was a consensus by the Board to authorize work on the RFP for qualifications to pick a Preferred Developer. This must also be ratified at the Board meeting on August 7. There was also consensus by the Board that the target redevelopment area consists of the triangle formed by Northwest Highway, Elmhurst Road and Central Road. V. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING UPDATE Village Manager John Dixon said the Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. on July 26 to discuss the schematic design prepared by Donohue. The Village staff has had several meetings with Donohue to make sure the schematic design meets the Departments' needs. VI. ADJOURNMENT The next downtown strategy session will be in approximately 45 days. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 9V4� 3-w JOHN P. BURG Assistant Village Manager JPB/rcw