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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2004 CWC minutes MAYOR Gerald L. Farley Mount Prospect TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Phone: (847) 392-6000 Fax: (847) 392-6022 TOO: (847) 392-6064 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Village of Mount ~Prospect 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 9:00 a.m. Community Center, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Skip Farley, Trustees Tim Corcoran, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Jim Corman Lee Williams Carol Tortorello David Schein Margaret Lannen 1345 Indigo Drive 70 N. Albert 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. 512 Nawata 999 N. Elmhurst Rd. Jim Corman, 1345 Indigo Drive: Mr. Corman stated that he recently read that Metra was looking to expand several train station locations along the North Central rail line and that he was concerned that they may expand the Prospect Heights facility. The article that he read mentioned that Metra was working with several communities on these plans but did not mention the Village of Mount Prospect. He inquired what discussions the Village has had to date. Mr. Strahl stated that he was unaware of any specific expansion plans for the Prospect Heights station but that he would investigate and get back to Mr. Corman. Mr. Corman asked that if there were any plans that he would like to review them and ensure that proper screening was provided for the adjacent neighbors. Lee Williams, 70 N. Albert: Mr. Williams indicated that he was sorry to read that Mayor Farley was not running for office in the next election and thanked him for his service to the community. He stated that his problems in his townhome development had subsided and that the new tenant in the adjacent unit was a good neighbor. He also said that he recently noticed that a fox was walking around his neighborhood. There was general discussion about wild animals in the Village. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello asked ifthe Village had ever considered leaving the holiday lights up year round. There was general discussion regarding the pros and cons ofleaving the lights on, especially for certain special events. Ms. Tortorello also inquired about the black plastic that was recently installed around the new streetscape landscaping. She expressed her opinion that it did not look very nice, especially along Main Street. Mr. Strahl informed Ms. Tortorello that this was done to protect the landscaping form roadway salt and pollution. Margaret Lannen, 999 N. Elmhurst Road: Ms. Lannen provided a brief status on Randhurst. Costco was doing well, especially with the number of memberships that they are selling at the Randhurst location. The average sale per customer is lower than they expected but they expect that to increase over the coming months. She also stated that Buffalo Wild Wings is hoping to be open before the end of the year and that the carousel will be up and running by early December. David Schein, 512 Nawata: Mr. Schein said he had a variety of minor issues to discuss. He stated that the new commuter parking system would not recognize the new $20 bill and that Glenview removed the entire system after repeated problems. In addition, this system performs poorly in the winter months. Mr. Strahl stated that staff was working with the vendor to address all issues and that an additional machine would soon be added to the Maple Street lot to eliminate delays during peak times. Mr. Schein then stated that he hoped that the Village would pursue the licensing of cats in the near future. Several trustees stated that this topic would be on a future Committee of the Whole agenda for discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~\L 1. ~'t . William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development Documenl4