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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/2000 CWC MinutesMINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, August 12, 2000 09:00 a.m. 2 "d Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Trustees Michaele Skowron, Dennis Prikkel, Paul Hoefert, Irvana Wilks, Village Manager Michael Janonis and Fire Chief Mike Figolah. Residents in Attendance: David Schein Jim Corman Ramon Rubio Nicki J. Malevites David & Rachel Toeppen Carol Tortorello 700 West Ivanhoe 1348 Indigo Drive 412 North Elmhurst 725 Hunnington 409 South Hi Lusi 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. Hal Ettinger 415 N. Maple Donald McBride 303 S. Emerson Tom Henk 408 S. We Go St. Jim Corman asked for a scheduled date for double tracking of the Wisconsin Central Railroad? The Village Manager responded with a November of this year start and to be completed next year. He inquired as to the actual location of the second track. Mr. Corman was directed to meet with the Village Engineer. Mr. Corman also indicated that there is damage to the wooden railroad fence on the north -end of the block. The Building Department will follow -up. Ramon Rubio brought forth a concern that his daughter, though closer to Fairview School, is being bussed to Lions Park School. Apparently Fairview School is too full to accept all children in their immediate area. Board members advised Mr. Rubio to bring this concern to School District 57. David Schein shared his observations regarding the Senior Center building project. He was very concerned with housing seniors and youth together. On another issue, Mr. Schein expressed concern for the black squirrels that are being displaced at St. Raymond's Church/School because of the extensive renovations. Ms. Melevites indicated that she is on the Master Board for Hunnington Towers Condominiums and contributed her concern for abandoned automobiles at the Towers. She stated that she recently placed a call with the Mount Prospect Police Department and was expecting a follow -up within two days. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the removal of abandoned vehicles from private property. Mr. Janonis indicated that he would also follow -up with the Police Department with the information he obtained from this conversation. Dave & Rachel Toeppen were in attendance to discuss the issue of ZBA -13 -2000 Text Amendment to Establish Minimum Standards for Provisions of Parking Lot Lighting. Mr. Toeppen indicated that while he is not a lighting engineer by trade, he has knowledge about lighting due to his photographer background. Mr. Toeppen raised several technical questions regarding proposed lighting regulations. Because of the highly technical nature of these questions, he was advised that staff would be in touch early next week. Mr. Toeppen provided several handouts and offered assistance with research. Carol Tortorello followed up on the previous citizen issue regarding lighting. She expressed concern that parking lot lights are being turned off after the business closes, but while employees are still closing up the business. There was general concern that youth employees leaving work are doing so in dark parking lots. She also expressed her feelings that any space for a Senior Center structure should be flexible. She felt that the seniors of the future would be much different from the current group. Ms. Tortorello brought up the railroad gates at Northwest Highway and Central Road even though there is no train. Mr. Janonis was very familiar with what is referred to as "phantom gates." He explained that since the railroad has removed the old communication wires and upgraded to a new wireless system of communication, they are aware of the phantom gates. Unfortunately, the railroad is unable to correct the problem. Hal Ettinger provided his personal feeling that a new Village Hall should be separate. His concern was that the Senior Center would detract from the business environment that should exist at Village Hall. Mr. Ettinger strongly recommended that the Senior Center be located on the 3rd floor of the library. A lengthy general discussion ensued. Trustee Hoefert concluded this discussion with the importance of everyone providing input. Donald McBride, a legally blind resident, expressed concern for the bike path that runs in front of his neighbors' parkway. He requested that the Board consider relocating the bike path. Additionally, Mr. McBride requested that a stop sign be installed at Milburn and Emerson Streets because he and his wife are both blind. Mr. McBride was advised that he must request the stop sign from the Safety Commission. He stated that he already had a hearing with the Safety Commission and they indicated that they did not support a stop sign. Mr. McBride also expressed concern that people were drinking outside of Mrs. P & Me and using obscenities. Mr. Janonis responded that a letter has been sent to Mrs. P & Me Restaurant advising them that drinking is not allowed outdoors. The Mayor will follow -up. Tom Henk came for the first time to a Coffee with Council meeting to listen to the discussion about the Village Hall/Senior Center. Trustee Skowron asked the Village Manager about the progress of Route 83 road construction. Mr. Janonis advised that the road construction is on- schedule except for the bridgework. The bridge is being held up by steel production, but once the steel is received, IDOT has approved overtime to get back on schedule. Roadwork should be completed in November 2000 and the parkway restoration will be completed in early spring, 2001. overtime to get back on schedule. Roadwork should be completed in November 2000 and the parkway restoration will be completed in early spring, 2001. Trustee Prikkel asked if staff could look into closing the curb cuts at the old service station at Golf & Busse Road. He also pointed out that there is a streetlight out at 1806 West Pheasant Trail. Mr. Janonis asked for a description of the pole since the Village is only responsible for the metal poles and Com Ed takes care of the wooden ones. Regardless, Mr. Janonis stated that he would have Public Works follow -up to get the light in working order. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00. Respectfully Submitted, Michael Figolah Fire Chief