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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2000 CWC MinutesMINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2000 9:00 A.M. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Gerald Farley, Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Dennis Prikkel, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Finance Director Douglas Ellsworth. Re Raymond Rubio Mary Patterson Chris Lenz Karen Hiang Bill John David Schein sidents in Attendance: 412 N. Elmhurst Rd. 601 Manawa Trail 214 N. Louis 713 Chris Lane 207 N. Wille 512 NaWaTa Ms. Mary Patterson, 601 Manawa Trail: Ms. Patterson attended Coffee with Council to contest the Village's decision to install a concrete sidewalk across her parkway, and to ask the Village Board to direct its removal. Ms. Patterson said she did not receive any advance notice and was very surprised to see construction begin. Ms. Patterson said she was informed by staff that the sidewalk was required due to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ms. Patterson provided the attendees with a handout with select provisions of an ADA handbook, and told the Board she believes the sidewalk is not required. She further stated that the sidewalk is not frequently used, and questioned why there are many streets without these crosswalk sidewalks. Mayor Farley informed Ms. Patterson that the Village will be installing these sidewalks over the next several years, as money becomes available. Mayor Farley further stated that we must do so to be in compliance with the law. Ms. Patterson said that there is no crosswalk or intersection to warrant the sidewalk. The trustees reviewed the map provided by Mr. Strahl and felt there was a crosswalk at that location. Trustee Lohrstorfer stated that the intent of the Act and municipalities is to be proactive, and not wait for handicapped individuals to request such ramps. Trustee Wilks responded that she feels residents should be notified when new sidewalks such as this one are installed. Ms. Patterson wanted to know when the sidewalks would be installed on the streets near her home. Trustee Corcoran said that staff would send her a schedule of future installations. Trustees Wilks and Skowron both agreed that we owe residents a courtesy letter or notice. Mr. Chris Lenz, 214 N. Louis: Mr. Lenz just wanted to wish the Board happy holidays and to thank them for the great job they are doing. He also thanked the Board for holding the hearings on the N. Louis zoning matter. Ms. Karen Hiang, 713 Chris Lane: Ms. Hiang stated that she is a member of the Youth Commission and was here to observe the Coffee with Council. The Board introduced themselves and welcomed her. Coffee With Council December 9, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page Two Mr. Bill John, 207 N. Wille: Mr. John stated that he came to express concern about the downtown. He said our downtown needs much work and should include more practical stores like those in Arlington Heights and Des Plaines. Mr. John expressed disappointment that White Hen was displaced. Mayor Farley explained that White Hen made a business decision to close their downtown store, and that it wasn't the Village forcing them to close. Trustee Wilks agreed that we do need more stores in our downtown. Trustee Skowron asked Mr. John to define what a "practical" store is. Mr. John responded that he meant convenient stores such as White Hen and Walgreens. Trustee Hoefert stated there will be a three story building at the corner of Emerson and Northwest Highway, and that the first floor will be commercial space. Trustee Hoefert also stated that there is a lot of construction going on right now and that we will all see a big difference in the downtown over the next few years. Trustee Corcoran said that Arlington Heights spent close to $100 million on their downtown TIF and the Village of Mount Prospect does not have the means to commit that kind of money to downtown redevelopment. Mr. David Schein, 512 NaWaTa: Mr. Schein came to support the Youth Commission at this meeting. Mr. Schein further stated that the Board should consider the needs of Mount Prospect's youth when considering the new Village Hall/Community Center. Mr. Schein said he was looking forward to the winter parade. Mr. David Strahl: Mr. Strahl briefly reviewed with the Board two items that will be coming forward on a future agenda. One dealt with the construction of a cellular telephone mono -pole at the far northern portion of the Public Works facility site. The pole would service Nextel and Voicestream. Mr. Strahl also discussed the plans of Ameritech to construct an underground vault at 10 S. Pine to improve service to its customers. Trustee Dennis Prikkel: Trustee Prikkel asked if there was a law to prevent the selling of used cars in vacant lots. He has observed an abundance of such activity towards the south end of the Village. Mr. Strahl said that such activity was a zoning violations and staff will investigate. Trustee Corcoran: Trustee Corcoran would like the Board to discuss possibly having restaurants post there health inspection report card for public inspection. Several trustees commented that this would be a good idea. Mr. Strahl said that this could be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Dougla R. Ellsworth, CPA Director of Finance I: \Corresp \Intl \2000 \CoffeeCouncil - Dec.doc