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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/2016 CWC Minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 Community Center 1st Floor Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 AM with Mayor Arlene Juracek, Trustee Steven Polit, Trustee Richard Rogers, and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli in attendance. Village Manager Mike Cassady and Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey represented staff.Residents in attendance were: John ElenbergerRedwood Drive Louis GoodmanSchool Street Jerry BoldtSchool Street Jim HoyerSchool Street Carol TortorelloElmhurst Avenue Thomas TezkySchool Street Teri MarkovitzBriarwood Drive Linda BradyI-Oka Avenue Bill MillarCentral Road Jan KentBriarwood Drive Clyde & Dee RandmarkPersimmon Lane Chris RogersLaurel Lane Tom ManionEdward Street Carrie BridgesOshkosh Avenue, Chicago, IL Roy RendinoMaple Street John WalterMaple Street David ScheinNa WaTa Avenue Ken WagnerMaple Street Patrick CreenMaple Street Mr. Dorsey provided an update on several public works department initiatives including a new solid waste newsletter, recycling toter sticker, commuter pay station replacement, bike plan, and the street resurfacing program. ohn Elenberger, Redwood Drive J–reminded all in attendance about the upcoming public works department open house on May 14. Jerry Boldt, School Street -stated that he had no issues to discuss. Jim Hoyer, School Street –reported a streetlight out at the corner of School Street and Isabella Street. Tom Tezky, School Street –related a vexing interaction he experienced with the State of Illinois vehicle emission testing program. Carrie Bridges, Oshkosh Avenue, Chicago –inquired how to gain access to the Melas Park dog park. Mayor Juracek explained thatthe dog park is operated by the Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights park districts. She advised Ms. Bridges tocontact one of those organizations for access information. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue -stated that she had no issues to discuss. Teri Markovitz, Briarwood Drive –thanked the village board for the recent annexation of the Lynn Court. She also expressed gratitude for her new parkway tree. Linda Brady, I-Oka Avenue –inquired about the status of the proposed Walgreens development at the northwest corner of Route 83 and Golf Road. Mayor Juracek responded that there no longer appears to be interest in developing a Walgreens store onthat site. She also related that there have been discussions about developing a Walgreens store at or near the southwest corner of Route 83 and Golf Road in the Golf Plaza II shopping center. BillMillar, Central Road –inquired why Bobby Lane appears to have more streetlights than neighboring streets. Mr. Dorsey responded that a portion of Bobby Lane was included in a planned residential development in the late 1980s. One of the village code requirements at that time stipulatedstreetlight spacing. The rest ofthe neighborhood is older and was constructed when streetlighting requirements were less encompassing. As a result, there are one or two more lights on Bobby than neighboring streets. Mr. Millar also inquired whether School District 57 will be required to install the parking lot islands as specified in the permit plans approved for Westbrook School improvements. He also noted that some landscape restoration and sidewalk improvement issues remain outstanding but he understands that they will be tended to in the spring. The mayor responded that the school district will be expected to satisfy permit requirements. Mr. Millar also inquired if the village could ask the school district to reposition the portable toilet used by the Westbrook School construction crews further away from adjacent homes. In addition, Mr. Millar questioned a recent report in the newspaper which indicated that the village-owned water system had an e-coli water quality violation in 2010. Mr. Dorsey responded that the report is erroneous. The village had a bacteria violation in 2010 but the bacteria were coliform,not e-coli. Additionally, Mr. Dorsey responded that the matter was satisfactorily resolved because subsequent water quality sampling indicated the bacteria source was transitory and not systemic. Mr. Millar concluding his comments relating a recent observation that the village’s waste hauler was emptying refuse and recycling into the same truck. Mr. Dorsey responded that such actions are not condoned and asked Mr. Millar to contact public works if he notices this behavior again. Mr. Dorsey also advised that he would discuss the matter with the waste hauler’s route supervisor. Jan Kent, Briarwood Drive –inquired about the next steps planned for the Lynn Court annexation area. Mayor Juracek responded that the village has sent a welcome package to affected residents explaining the annexation and identifying various programs and services available to them. The mayor also suggested that the Community Development Department, Police Department, and Fire Department willall increaseoutreach to the area during the coming months. Dee RandmarkPersimmon Lane ,–asked whether the parking deck adjacent to the village hall could be used for public parking on Sundays.Mayor Juracek affirmed that the parking deck 24 Page of is available for public parking. She explained that the deck is intended to support a variety of uses in the downtown area and is not limited to municipal or library business. Ms. Randmark also inquired about the status of the former shopping center property at the northwest corner of Route 83 and Central Road. Mr. Cassady responded that soil remediation work is underway to clean up two contaminated areas in the general area of the former dry cleaning business. Mr. Cassady also explained that ownership of the property remains undefined. Ms. Randmark asked who would utilize the proposed elevator addition on the west side of the village hall parking deck. Mayor Juracek explained that the elevator would improve access to the parking deck for motorists utilizing the parking deck to visit downtown businesses and events. Chris Rogers, Laurel Lane –stated that she had no issues to discuss. Tom Manion, Edward Street –stated that he had no issues to discuss. Roy Rendino, Maple Street –expressed concerns about the recent rate increase for commuter parking. He opined that the increase was dramatic and should have beenimplemented incrementally. He also inquired about the need for the increase and suggested that the additional fee for the mobile application might result in longer lines at pay machines. Mr. Cassady responded that the fee increase was warranted because the parking fund presently operates at a deficit. Mayor Juracek explained the village’s policy to align revenues with expenses. Mr. Dorsey explained that the optional mobile application is offered because there has been a proven demandfor the amenityinother markets despite the additional cost. Mr. Dorsey also noted that commuters can avoid pay machine lines and mobile application fees altogether by purchasing a monthly parking permit. John Walter, Maples Street –shared concerns similar to Mr. Rendino. David Schein, Na Wa Ta Avenue –related recent observations about the volume of sewer service line repairs in the 400 and 500 block of Na Wa Ta Avenue. In particular, he expressed concerns about the lack of right-of-way restoration following excavations for privately owned sewer lines. He also inquired whether public works could inspect the sewer main to determine if any damage had been done to the cured-in-place liner installed a few years ago. Mr. Dorsey responded that staff would check the permit status of the sewer excavations and inspect the sewer main to determine whether private contractors had damaged the liner while effecting service line repairs. Ken Wagner, Maple Street –stated that he had no issues to discuss. Patrick Creen, Maple Street –commented that the plan to construct rental apartments in the area near the Maple Street parking lot could adversely increase downtown population density and classroom crowding in School District 57. Mayor Juracek responded that the development project Mr. Creen referenced is not active. She also commented that the village is attempting to attract a wide range of residents including millennials who can’t afford property ownership and older people who may no longer desire property ownership. Mr. Creencommented that condominiums would be preferable to rental properties because residents would likely have ownership interest in the property. Mr. Creen inquired whether the village had control over the quality of rental unit construction. Mayor Juracek that the village exercises some control over 34 Page of the quality of construction but cannot stipulate high end finishes, amenities, or price points.Mr. Creen concluded his comments stating he was pleased that the village is pursuing a family- oriented restaurant in the downtown area. David Schein, Na Wa Ta Avenue –stated that he is a fan of the new Tokens and Tankards restaurant and pub on Busse Avenue. He related a recent pleasurable dining experience. Trustee Rogers affirmed Mr. Schein’s comments. Patrick Creen, Maple Street –inquired about the village’s street resurfacing program. Mr. Dorsey explained the program including the goals to resurface approximately 6.8 miles per year, maintain an average 20-year road life, and perpetually avoid the cost of complete street reconstruction. Louis Goodman, School Street –asked if the village had any interest in acquiring parts of Prospect Heights. Mayor Juracek responded that recent media reports have suggestedan internal initiative to dissolve the city. However, voracity and support for the idea is unknown. Before commenting on such a proposal, a number of issues would have to thoroughly discussed including the costs and benefits to both parties and whether Prospect Heights residents desire to be a part of Mount Prospect. Mr. Goodman commented that Prospect Heights apparently has no property tax levy. Trustee Polit responded that while the city does not levy a property tax, it does collect revenues for municipal services from other taxes and special taxing districts. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50AM. Respectfully submitted, Sean P. Dorsey Director of Public Works 44 Page of