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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2003 CWC minutes MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Skip Farley, Trustees Tim Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Katy Hanson Lee Williams Ray Rubio Marilyn S. Leung David Schein Patty Burger John Fisher Matt Smith Kevin Bolger 103 Eastwood 70 N. Albert 412 N. Elmhurst 1221 W. Sunset Rd. 512 Nawata 408 Bob-O-Link 930 Boxwood Dr. 1064A Boxwood Dr. 510 N. Prospect Manor Katy Hanson, 103 Eastwood: Ms. Hanson inquired what the status was with her neighbor at 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue. She understood that the Village Attorney was going to meet with the attorney of her neighbor to discuss the activities that had taken place at that property. Mr. Cooney stated that he was unaware of that meeting but would certainly check into it. Ms. Hanson also stated she was concerned with the recent decorations that were put up facing her property by this neighbor at the rear of his property. Mr. Cooney stated that, while he understood she did not appreciate those decorations, that technically they do not violate any city ordinance and staff could not prohibit such activity. The Hansons were encouraged to continue to call 911 if further issues arose at this location. Lee Williams, 70 N. Albert: Mr. Williams stated that he and his neighbors were still quite unhappy with the behavior and condition of the property at 68 N. Albert. He stated that this neighbor continues to violate property maintenance codes and that the Police Department has been called out on numerous occasions. He believes that the Village should require that the owner of the property evict the tenant due to the condition of the property. Mr. Cooney indicated his staff has been out to the property over the past several years to address a variety of issues. He stated that, while the property may not be maintained to the satisfaction of the residents, that it does meet the Village's minimum property maintenance requirements. Mr. Cooney also indicated his staff has been trying to work with the owner of this complex to create a homeowners association so Coffee With Council January 11, 2003 Meeting Minutes Page 2 these situations can be more adequately addressed. The owners in this complex have refused to move forward with this process, which limits the Village's ability to address their concerns. He offered to meet with the owners of the complex to further discuss this matter in the future. Mr. Williams indicated he would see if he could arrange such a meeting with the owners. Marilyn S. Leung, 1221 W. Sunset Rd.: Ms. Leung said she has lived in town for over fifty years and has never attended one of these meetings before. She questioned why people are able to park boats and other recreational vehicles in front of homes. She felt other towns prohibit this type of activity in residential neighborhoods. Mayor Farley said that the Village had discussed this issue at length years back and that the Board had set a policy that allowed recreational vehicles to be parked on approved surfaces. He stated that each town has their own set of rules but that current law does allow for these vehicles to be parked on approved surfaces. Ms. Leung felt that these vehicles detracted from the neighborhoods. Patty Burger, 408 Bob-O-Link: Ms. Burger stated that she lives behind the Volkswagen dealer on Rand Road and that the dealership has an exhaust fan that runs throughout the evening and is very loud. She stated they attempted to work with the management hut have not had any success. Mr. Cooney stated he had met years back with the neighborhood and the current manager of the dealership to address many issues. Mr. Cooney said he would call the AutoBarn Dealership and inform them there is concern once again with the fan and resolve the issue. John Fisher and Matt Smith, Mount Prospect Townhome Owners Association: Mr. Smith indicated that he and John Fisher were two of the three board members for the townhome association. He stated they were both new to the board and had some concerns with some of the activity around their property. He stated that in the warmer months there was a fair amount of drug dealing activity around the complex. He was concerned that the Police Department was not addressing this in a sufficient manner. Mr. Strahl said the Village has spent quite a bit of time with the Police Department in this area and it sounded like it would be appropriate for the townhome association to meet with the Police Chief to discuss further enforcement opportunities in this area. There was general discussion about the Boxwood area and the joint efforts that have been made by the Village and the homeowners associations. David Schein, 512 Nawata: Mr. Schein said he had a variety of minor issues to discuss. He stated that a homeowner on South See Gwun near the Mount Prospect Golf Course parks his car on the street all day long, seven days a week. He stated that the location that the individual parks the car blocks some views and that while he believes it is probably not illegal it is annoying. His next issue was with the new streetlights on Rte. 83 north of the train tracks. He asked why those particular lights did not have the shields that block the light from the adjoining properties. Staff said they would investigate that matter. He questioned if the Village has any liability during rainstorms when leaves block the inlets and if it was better to allow the water to remain in the streets especially in the combined sewer areas so basements were not flooded out. He also questioned why the Village does not license cats. He stated that while we do require inoculation and licensing of dogs, we do not require the same for cats. He felt this would be an opportunity for additional revenue for the Village and also to protect residents from potential problem cats. offee With Council January 11, 2003 Meeting Minutes Page 3 Kevin Bolger, 510 N. Prospect Manor: Mr. Bolger stated he commutes to Chicago on the Metra line during the week. He questioned what was happening in the east side of the station where the former coffee shop tenant was. Mr. Cooney indicated that the Village had recently evicted that tenant due to lack of rent payment and that the Village was about to send a request for proposals for vendors at this location. Mr. Bolger indicated he didn't feel it was worthwhile to get another tenant in that spot and that the Village should convert this space into seating area especially during the colder months. There was general discussion amongst the Board and Mr. Bolger about the value of having retail space vs. seating space. The general consensus was that them was value in having a vendor in the station for the commuters. The Board asked staff to look into opening the station for the short term for the commuters to seek shelter while we are looking for a vendor. 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