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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. MEETING NOTICES 6/19/07 MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michael A. Zadel Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FINANCE COMMISSION THE FINANCE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 AT VILLAGE HALL 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET 1 st FLOOR COMMUNITY CENTER VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392-6000 Fax: 847/392-6022 TOD: 847/392-6064 www.mountprDspect.org MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, JUNE 09, 2007 9:00 A.M. Community Center 1st Floor, Village Hall Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer called the Coffee with Council meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Trustees Arlene Juracek and A. John Korn were also present. Staff was represented by Police Chief John Dahlberg. Residents in Attendance Walter Fisher South Can-Dota Avenue Mal Holec Quince Lane Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue Andy & Kimberly Skic North Owen Street Walter Nohelty Creekside Drive David Schein NaWaTa Avenue Sofia & Kambiz Motamedi Randhurst Mall Bill Kviz South Hatlen Tom Keyser South Hatlen Jim Uszler South Elm Street Walter Fisher. South Can-Dota Mr. Fisher expressed his concerns on the stray/feral cat problem in his neighborhood. He feels that the Village should start an animal control department to address this issue. Mr. Fisher is also concerned by the health and safety issues that the stray cat problem brings into his neighborhood. It is noted that this issue will be brought to the Village Manager's attention, so that it can be revisited. It will be reviewed in terms of what is going on in the community and if it warrants an animal control department. Mal Holec. Quince Lane Mr. Holec wanted to express his concerns on the proposed fire station on River Road. He and his neighbors are worried about their properties being flooded by the levy project. A Village meeting to discuss the fire station and the levy project is scheduled for July 16, 2007. Mr. Holec also brought up a discussion regarding the future of the Randhust Mall. General consensus was that Randhurst should continue as an enclosed mall, with more viable businesses. Everyone felt that there should be more aggressive publicity and more stores to get people into the mall to shop. Carol Tortorello. South Elmhurst Avenue Ms. Tortorello agreed with Mr. Fisher that there is definitely a stray cat problem throughout the Village. She advised that she has talked with Bob Roels of the Health Division and he is aware of the situation. Andv & Kimberly Skic. North Owen Street Mrs. Skic brought to the attention of the council members two obstructed stop signs on her street. The stop signs are obstructed by large trees. One stop sign is on westbound Henry Street at Owen Street, while the other is on eastbound Milburn Avenue at Owen Street. This matter is to be turned over to the Public Works Department. Walter Noheltv. Creekside Drive Mr. Nohelty wanted to comment about the obstruction of a street sign on southbound Euclid Avenue. He also wanted to report that the street sign for northbound Euclid Avenue is missing. He was advised that it will be followed up with Cook County, as Euclid Avenue is a county-maintained street. Mr. Nohelty mentioned that he would like to see the Village explore the possibility of a "No dogs allowed" ordinance for the condos in the community. He stated that he moved from his previous residence because of other residents' dogs in the building. Mr. Nohelty also suggested that some Village forms, such as the real estate transfer of tax rebate, be made available on the Village website along with the information for the requisite proof for each form. David Schein. NaWaTa Avenue Mr. Schein inquired about the status of the house under construction on Central Road at Mount Prospect Road. Apparently, there were some plumbing problems that had to be resolved, but construction has resumed. He also wanted to share some issues with Public Works. However, a Public Works representative was not in attendance. He said he would send the Deputy Director an email regarding the issues. Mr. Schein brought a pamphlet on a citizen caucus program that is in place in Winnetka. He left the pamphlet to be passed on to the Village Manager. In addition to the pamphlet, he also brought a sample of fluorite, which is the state mineral. Sofia & Kambiz Motamedi. Randhurst Mall Ms. Motamedi is the proprietor of a tea shop in Randhurst. She is looking for a space for her shop while the mall undergoes its transition. She wanted to know what resources would be available to her and other tenants of Randhurst during the construction. Some suggestions were made for temporary locations and possible contacts were also mentioned. Bill Kviz & Tom Kevser. South Hatlen Mr. Kviz & Mr. Keyser are concerned with health and safety issues in regards to a house being remodeled in their area. The house has been without a roof since March. There is a lot of debris, mold and standing water in the basement of the house. The water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and the house is right at a school bus stop. This matter will be turned over to the Building Department. Jim Uszler. South Elm Street . Mr. Uszler, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. He wanted to announce that the Chamber and the Downtown Merchants will be hosting a car show with a live band on Saturday, June 16th. On Saturday, June 23rd, they will be hosting an Emergency Vehicles show, which would include the Bluesmobile. On Saturday, June 23rd, there will be a Fine Arts Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Chamber is also working on the Midsummer Downtown Block Party which will be held on Saturday, July 28th. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. by Trustee Lohrstorfer. Respectfully submitted, John K. Dahlberg Chief of Police MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy 1. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Michael A. Zade! Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK A. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: 3rd Floor Executive Conference Room Village Hall 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday June 21, 2007 8:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 19, 2007 meeting IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Development Update B. Promotional Video C. Kensington Business Center marketing plan V. NEW BUSINESS A. 2007 Budget VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT VII. ADJOURNMENT Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD #847-392-6014 C\Documents and SettingslkdewislLocal SettingslTemporary Internet FilesIOLK6BI6-21-07 EDC agenda. doc MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele Skowron lrvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1st Floor Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:00 a.m. The meeting ofthe Economic Development Commission (EDC) ofthe Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday April 19, 2007 in the first floor Community Center of V ill age Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman David Lindgren called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners Tom Castagnoli, Ken Fritz, Ben Trapani, and Tom Zander were present. Commissioners Bruce Gillilan and Skip Robertson were absent. Also present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, Ellen Divita, Deputy Director of Community Development, and Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the February 15,2007 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Development Update Mr. Cooney provided an update of economic development projects throughout the Village. He stated that the Opus industrial development on the south side of town is moving along well and approximately 30% of the available square footage was accounted for. He also indicated that there are two banquet facilities looking to locate in the southern portion of the Village. The first being in the former Chicago Title building on Wall Street and the second in the Golf Plaza II shopping center at the south west comer of Golf Road and Route 83. He provided a brief update ofthe downtown projects; highlighting the Blues Bar that is looking to open doors in August. He stated that Staff continues to work with Dr. Oztekin in an effort to formalize the redevelopment of Sub-Area 1. Mr. Cooney asked Commissioner Castagnoli to provide a brief update on activity on Randhurst. Mr. Castagnoli indicated that it was highly likely that mall ownership would pursue the redevelopment ofthe mall structure into a lifestyle center. Mall ownership is currently negotiating with a national developer to pursue this option. There was general discussion regarding the redevelopment opportunities at this location and a consensus that this will be a positive change for the mall. Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. Cooney indicated that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 12, 2007 to hear comments from residents and the business community. He stated that the Commission recommended approval of the document to the Village Board for adoption. He stated the Village Board would be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 8, 2007 to discuss this matter and welcomed the Commission members to attend that meeting. He stated that if all goes well, the Village Board would approve the Plan in June. Economic Development Commission April 19, 2007 Minutes Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Promotional Video Mr. Cooney stated that he has investigated utilizing outside professionals to create a marketing video for the Village. In addition, he has had discussions with the Village's Television Services Division who indicated they believe they could produce a high-quality video that could be used for these purposes. He indicated that he was going to pursue the in-house option first and the goal would be to create short videos that could be posted on the Village website and distributed on DVD. The Commission discussed this matter briefly and concurred with Mr. Cooney's recommendation to utilize in-house services for the production of the video. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Lindgren stated that the Commission is committed to the July 14,2007 Downtown Merchants Cruise Night. He asked that Commission members volunteer for shifts to cover the events that evening. He also indicated that on April 26, 2007, there would be an after-hours and the Engineering Export Council ofIndia, located in the Kensington Business Center. He encouraged members ofthe Commission to attend to represent the Village and the EDC. Chairman Lindgren then offered his sincere gratitude, on behalf of the EDC, to Commissioner Zander for his commitment to the Commission over the past several years. Mr. Zander will be leaving the Commission to become the Chairperson for the Special Events Commission for the Village. All Commission members concurred and thanked Mr. Zander for his efforts and wished him luck with the Special Events Commission. Mayor Wilks stated that the Village continues to work with the south side Business District to create an association that can unify efforts to market that area. She encouraged EDC members to be active in that effort. Chairman Lindgren offered to participate in those discussions. The Mayor also indicated that she was sending out a letter to large employers in the Village requesting their input for the Employee Assisted Housing Program. This program provides mortgage subsidies for income-eligible workers in the Village. There is a consortium of local municipalities that are working to create a unified program for the Northwest Suburban area. Chairman Lindgren stated that the Commission would conduct Business Retention Visits on May 17,2007. Commissioners Castagnoli and Trapani stated that they would be available for the visits. Chamber Executive Director Jim Uszler also offered to participate in the visits. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development WJC:sld C:\Documents and Settings\kdewis\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6B\AprilI9.doc