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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/2008 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, March 8,2008 9:00 A.M. Village Hall Community Center The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Trustees Arlene Juracek and Tim Corcoran. Representing the Village were Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Human Services Director Nancy Morgan. Residents in Attendance Carol Tortorello Andy Skic Randy Werderitch Rodger Kruse Larry & Joan Schrambeck Louis Bowers Paula Matzek Nancy Wagner Kendy & Tom Psihigios Richard Banas David Schein South Elmhurst Avenue North Owen Street East Thayer South Louis Street Azalea Place Boxwood West Fairmount Place Azalea Place North Wille East Birkshire NaWaTa Avenue Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue observed that the Des Plaines fire station, located at Central and Wolf, is very close to our fire station. Mr. Strahl pointed out that Des Plaines is on the west and ours is on the east side of the train tracks. Trustee Juracek said she would ask Chief Figolah to address this issue in future presentations. Mrs. Tortorello inquired about Mount Prospect exploring secession from Cook County. It was explained that this would be a complex process involving pro rata debt, forest preserves, etc. Mrs. Tortorello commented on Chicago's pothole machine. Andy Skic, North Owen Street had nothing. Randy Werderitch, East Thayer asked if it was possible to send multiple vehicle stickers registered to one address in one envelope as opposed to using multiple envelopes. Trustee Juracek surmised that it may be an automation issue, but the Village should check into it. Mr. Werderitch asked about the turn restriction from Menards and was told it was to eliminate cut through traffic in the neighborhood. This issue should be sent to the Safety Commission and/or involve the Traffic Study. Mayor Wilks asked about the Fire Alliance and Mr. Werderitch said donations were good. Rodger Kruse, South Louis Street wanted to know how the Village would enforce the proposed Cook County vehicle sticker program and was told tickets would be issued to non- conforming vehicles. Mr. Kruse discussed installation of cameras in the parking deck in light of the 2/29/08 graffiti. Mr. Strahl said that in the four years the deck has been in operation the cost of cameras has come down and with the proposed upgraded phone service cameras will be considered. Mr. Kruse observed Chase Bank employees parking behind Oberweis Dairy. Although this parking lot is patrolled, the Police Chief will be informed. Louis Bowers, Boxwood had several observations or questions. 1) The area in front of Costco is not pedestrian friendly. 2) Mr. Bowers wanted to know if the Village could do anything to curb our collected plastics from being shipped as non-reusable recycled plastic overseas to be burned. Trustee Corcoran will look into this. 3) Many homes have missing or unlighted address numbers which made it difficult to locate the winning Christmas decorated homes. This issue could be added to the sidewalk inspector punch list and a cable show should be developed. 4) Mr. Bowers was concerned about a large amount of dog droppings on the private property at 600 Greenwood. This will be referred to Community Development. 5) Mr. Bowers would like the Yellow Phone Book deliveries stopped. Paula Matzek, West Fairmount Place is a member of the Mount Prospect Bike Club, and she would like to promote safe and friendly cycling and walking. It was confirmed that pedestrian flow will be incorporated into the new Randhurst Development. She discussed the difficulties crossing Rand, 83 and Kensington as well as all along Golf. This issue would be sent to the Safety Commission for review. Nancy Wagner, Azalea Place is also a member of the Mount Prospect Bike Club and agreed with the walking and biking concerns stated above. Mrs. Wagner would prefer an annual trash bill of $75 as opposed to the current $25 three times a year. Mrs. Wagner and her friends enjoyed the snow sculpture event, and she was interested in the public sidewalk cost share replacement program. Kendy & Tom Psihigios, North Wille were interested in the plans for the triangle development. A general discussion took place and residents were encouraged to attend Tuesday, 3/11/08 Board meeting or view the plans on the web site. They wanted to know what would happen to the property once the school house was moved. They were told the church will either expand or build a parking lot. Richard Banas, East Birkshire wanted to know when Emerson St. would be redone and was told the work would begin mid 2008. Mr. Banas was very pleased with Public Works snow removal and pothole repairs in town. David Schein, NaWaTa Avenue had nothing. As there was no more business to address, the meeting was adjourned a 10:30 a.m. Respectfully Submitted: Nancy Morgan Human Services Director H:NLOUcoffeewithcounciI3.08