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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. 10/13/2015 COW Agenda COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A G E N D A Meeting Location:Meeting Date and Time: Mount Prospect Village HallTuesday,October 13, 2015 50 S. Emerson7:00 p.m. I.CALL TO ORDER -ROLL CALL Mayor Arlene A. Juracek Trustee Paul HoefertTrustee Richard Rogers Trustee John MatuszakTrustee Colleen Saccotelli Trustee Steven PolitTrustee Michael Zadel II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR SEPTEMBER 22,2015 III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV.DOWNTOWN WAYFINDINGSIGNAGE PROGRAM-PHASE I: COMPLETED DESIGN PACKAGE Village staff and business community representatives have been working with consultant Media Objectives for the balance of the year to develop a wayfinding package that is functional and visually unique and pleasingfor the downtown area. The wayfinding will further provide information for both pedestrians and vehicular drivers to destination locations. The process has been extensive and inclusive of many parties to formulate a comprehensive package. Village representatives, committee representatives, and the consultant will be in attendance to present the results of their collective efforts. Staff is requesting Village Board concurrence to move forward with fabrication authorization. Strategic Plan Goal : Commercial Business Districts –Create a unique and vibrant sense of place –Downtown: Create a flexible vision of downtown that is reflective of market conditions -Develop and feature unique identifiers of the downtown. V.DISCUSSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Committee of the Whole meeting on January 27, 2015, included an economic development update in addition to a general discussion as to the current state of development with the community. As part of that discussion there was a commitment for a follow-updiscussion later in the year as an update. Community Development staff will be present to provide an update as the current construction season comes to an end. Strategic Plan Goal : Business –Foster a climate for motivation and entrepreneurship – Cultivate the climate for additional small business and business expansion. VI.PROPOSED LICENSING OF SERVICE CONTRACTORS A resident approached the Village Board at a recent Coffee with Council to request the Village Board consider expanding the licensing ordinance to include service contractors, such as landscapers, driveway sealers, siding and gutter contractors, painters and cleaning companies. Staff has reviewed the research material submitted by the resident in addition to reviewing what other communities undertake in terms of these licensing options. While licensing such services may address some of the concerns of the resident there are administrative challenges thatwould not eliminate the issues the resident is concerned about. Furthermore, the enforcement would pose a challenge since many of these servicesmay be provided during the weekend when inspectors are not generally available. Staff will be present to facilitate the discussion in addition to the resident that has requested the topic to be explored. Staff is requesting direction from the Village Board whether additional regulatory effort should be undertaken. Strategic Plan Goal : Governance –Quality Service –Provide high-value, relevant municipal services. VII. REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITORS A resident approached the Village Board at a recent Coffee with Council to request the Village Board consider reviewing the current regulations regarding solicitors. The resident has offered significant research material regarding solicitation regulation from other communities. While the information is helpful there remains a Supreme Court preemption that does not allow local municipalities to prohibit such activity nor require such activity if not registered. It is likely other communities may still have such regulations and request solicitors to register, but such registration is not an enforceable requirement nor is it lawful to issue a citation to a solicitorthat does not register. Appropriate staff will be present to foster this discussion. Staff is requesting direction from the Village Board whether additional regulatory effort should be undertaken. Strategic Plan Goal : Governance –Quality Service –Provide high-value, relevant municipal services. VIII. MANAGER’S REPORT Status IX.ANY OTHER BUSINESS X.ADJOURNMENT NOTE:ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327 2