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Home My WebLink About06/12/2018 COW Minutes$,^irntnt Pna-� LL t COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES - June 12, 2018 - 3rd Floor, Village Board Room Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street ROLL CALL— CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Arlene Juracek. Trustees present included William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli and Michael Zadel. Staff present included Village Manager Michael Cassady, Assistant to the Village Manager Nellie Beckner, Village Clerk Karen Agoranos, Communications Director Howard Kleinstein, Executive Assistant to the Village Manager Doreen Jarosz, Community Development Director William Cooney, Community Development Deputy Director Consuelo Arguilles, Building & Inspection Services Director William Schroeder, Fire Deputy Chief John Dolan, Police Chief John Koziol , Public Works Director Sean Dorsey, Finance Director David Erb and Administrative Analyst Alexander Bertolucci. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes for May 8, 2018. Mayor Juracek asked to amend the minutes regarding 4.3 Farmers' Market and Car Show Relocation. Motion by Trustee Zadel, second by Trustee Rogers to approve the amended minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting for May 8, 2018. Mayor Juracek called a voice vote and the minutes were approved unanimously. 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1 Video Gaming Draft Ordinance Discussion Administrative Analyst Alexander Bertolucci provided an overview of video gaming revenues. He also summarized the March 13 Committee of the Whole video gaming discussion and the May 9 Economic Development Commission meeting where the Commission reviewed video gaming and a draft ordinance permitting it. He presented the draft video gaming ordinance that includes local regulations that would be more restrictive than the State's Video Gaming Act. Village Manager Michael Cassady requested the Village Board provide their input on the various restrictions that were proposed as possible local options by legal staff. There was general consensus and positive support for the following restrictions: • Prohibit video gaming cafes. • Use the State's Act definition of school and location restrictions. • Establishment must be in good standing. • Establishment shall be required to install, operate and maintain a video camera surveillance system. Committee of the Whole Page 1 of 4 6/1218 • It shall be unlawful to advertise for video gaming via any sign visible from any street, alley or public right-of-way within the Village. • The segregated gaming area barrier (walls, half walls, partitions, etc.) would need to be approved by the Village Manager. Public Comment Dawn Fletcher Collins Executive Director Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Ms. Fletcher Collins shared there are unknowns with video gaming for the restaurant owners too. These are responsible, hardworking, caring business owners. Video gaming revenue would increase operations and improvements. Charity Johns Video Gaming Cafe Owner/Operator Ms. Johns discussed the benefits of separating the video gaming area beyond the State's required minimum. She stated that security systems are expensive and the 30% of net income from video gaming restriction is heavy handed. She explained that video gaming cafes lease is strip centers and can help revitalize vacant centers. She suggested the Village create a video gaming cafe classification and restrict it to two licenses. Chris Buenlos Mrs. P & Me Mr. Buenlos presented the restriction of a trial period. He would like restaurants to come and be a part of Mount Prospect and not just be here for video gaming revenue. Raul Romero Hacienda EI Sombrero Mr. Romero shared that customers ask him why his restaurant does not have video gaming and some leave to visit an establishment that has video gaming. Tony Marinakos Sam's Place Mr. Marinakos stated a licensed establishment can have as many video gaming terminals as they want up to the maximum of five. He would have no problem cutting off customers from video gaming similar to how he prevents over service of alcoholic liquors. Also, terminal operators will help pay or install partitions for the segregated video gaming area. Jim Papas Pap's Bar and Grill He stated they are in the restaurant business and not the business of gambling. The food, quality of food and service are their business. The current situation is that neighboring communities have video gaming and that is the only reason why we are here asking for it. If nobody had it, we would not be here talking about it. We want to be able to compete. Steve Polit Wilshire Dr Mr. Polit asked how the video gaming money is going to be spent. He suggested that the funds be directed to reduce the cost of bonds through principle payments. Yulia Bjekic Hi Lusi Ave Committee of the Whole Page 2 of 4 6/12/18 Ms. Bjekic stated video gaming funds should be considered for addiction services or the Human Services Department to address existing issues in the community. Jerry Boldt School St Mr. Boldt stated Mount Prospect has the slogan, `Shop Mount Prospect'. If he wants to send his money, he should be able to do so in Mount Prospect by shopping or gambling. He also stated the allowable number of video gaming terminals in an establishment should be set by square feet. Larger the establishment the more video gaming terminals allowed. The draft video gaming ordinance will be edited and represented at another Committee of the Whole meeting. 4.2 2018 Strategic Plan Update Discussion Mayor Juracek stated the Village Board received a 2018 Strategic Plan update that highlighted top and high priority strategic plan issues and this evening's discussion will focus on the community outreach/engagement priority of the strategic plan. Assistant to the Village Manager Nellie Beckner provided a review of the Village's strategic planning process. Village Manager Michael Cassady introduced that the July Coffee with Council meeting on July 14 changed to a Talk and Chalk event. There was general discussion regarding the July 14 Talk and Chalk and the Village Board expressed their support for the event. Assistant to the Village Manager Nellie Beckner reviewed top and high policy priorities and select management agenda top and high priorities. July 14 Talk and Chalk is tied into this discussion since Community Engagement Outreach is a management agenda priority. The following responses from staff were provided to questions from the Village Board: • Community engagement component would vary depending on the project or program. • Staff is cognizant to the need for more promotion of what is on the Village Board agendas and more social media outreach. • The Village Board had a table at the Downtown Block Party in the past. Another example is when Public Works has a table at the Farmers Market to share educational materials on the Village's recycling program. • An agenda would need to be posted for these potential meetings, presentations, round tables. General discussion from the Village Board members included the following items: • Community Engagement Calendar: Try to get the Village Board out more at different events. Include a community engagement component to work plans. Community input on how to improve Coffee with Council. Hosting Coffee with Council at different locations around the community. Gauge interest in the community to have these less formal meetings to know if they will be effective or not. The Village could make a presentations to respond to community issues. For example, northern part of Mount Prospect, Leeve 37 and flooding. Committee of the Whole Page 3 of 4 6/12/18 MANAGER'S REPORT None. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Alexander Bertolucci Administrative Analyst Committee of the Whole Page 4 of 4 6/12/18