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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1998 CS minutes MAYOR Gerald L Farley Phone: Fax: TOO: (847) 392-6000 (847) 392-6022 (847) 392-6064 TRUSTEES George A. Clowes Timothy J. Corcoran r" Paul Wm. Hoefert \""" Richard M. Lohrstorfer Daniel A. Nocchi Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect. Illinois 60056 ~ ~~~ MINUTES CLOSED SESSION DECEMBER 15,1998 The Closed Session was convened at 6:17 p.m. by Mayor Farley to discuss Property Acquisition. Present were: Trustees George Clowes. Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer and Irvana Wilks. Trustee Nocchi arrived at 6:23. Staff present included: Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director Doug Ellsworth and Community Development Director William Cooney. Property ACQuisition Village Manager Janonis suggested that the Village Board consider acquiring the lot on Pine for parking behind Adams Upholstery. He stated the neighbors were aware of the land under consideration for purchase and were concerned about the property being turn~d into a parking lot. " Consensus of the Village Board was to consider the purchase of the lot and to inform the neighbors of the Village's intentions. Village Manager Janonis stated that there also was the need to add consideration for the Ordinance to purchase Six West Northwest Highway on the next Agenda if the Board is interested in purchasing the building. Manager Janonis provided an update regarding discussions with Northwest Electric. He stated one of the remaining issues is the Zoning necessary for their preferred site. He stated there is discussion regarding a Sales Tax Rebate from the Village regarding operations at the new building. Consensus of the Village Board was to consider the Sales Tax Rebate as long as the Rebate is not more than possible Tax Revenue increases which may be generated by the TIF. Northwest Electric owners have promised to be out of the building by September 1, 2000 and he stated that the Phase I Environmental is underway now. Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided an update regarding the property exchange between Fannie May and the White Hen. He stated the White Hen has been purchased for $475,000 and a meeting has been set up to switch properties and the necessary environmental impacts also. Village Manager Janonis also stated an offer has been extended to the McLean building on Central Road and is awaiting a counter and lease information regarding the tenants that are currently operating out of the building. \. MAYOR Gerald :.. Farley TRUSTEES George A. Clowes Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoelert Richard M. LohrSlorfer Daniel A. Nocchi Irvana K. Wilks Phone: Fax: TOO: (847) 392-6000 (847) 3926022 (847) 392-6064 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 / -J v/ >c<-4P ~ /J (,,$ ,\V'\'l MINUTES CLOSED SESSION DECEMBER 1, 1998 The Closed Session was convened at 9:32 p.m. by Mayor Farley to discuss Property Acquisition. Present were: Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Daniel Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Staff present included: Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Property Acauisition Northwest Electric Village Manager Janonis stated that he has a tentative agreement with Northwest Electric regarding the purchase and relocation of their business. He stated there is a Sales Tax rebate language section and currently the details of the Agreement is under discussion with appropriate legal representatives. The Phase I and Phase \I EPA testing has been ordered for the site. Meersmans' Property Update He stated that he has forwarded a suggestion to them that the current space at Two West Northwest Highway can be moved to fit on the Busse Avenue site and is awaiting a response. Continental Bakery Property The owners of Continental Bakery have requested $2 million for underwriting a new building on the small triangle and they have plans for a 12,000 square foot building. White Hen Property There is a tentative agreement for purchase of the building in the $475,000 range in order for Fannie May to move to the White Hen site. Norwood Builders Village Manager Janonis stated he has had discussions with Norwood to discuss the developer payments for the land. He stated there was minimal movement during the meeting and suggested a Closed Session on December 15 and invite Norwood representatives to explain why they are taking the position that they are regarding payment for the land owned by the Village. He also suggested that the Village be allowed to consider talking with other developers if agreement cannot be obtained with Norwood. Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided an update regarding the vacant property on Pine Street. He stated the owner wants to rezone the property in order to build a home and there is a possibility of building a parking lot to get approximately 15 spaces at a cost of $125,000. Consensus of the Village Board was to consider purchasing the property on Pine Street and bring to the Board any additional properties that may become available to enhance the downtown redevelopment effort. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I n ~ ~~:;~;;t:~Jc.)( DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager DS/rcc 2