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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
February 3, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Richard Rogers
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Juracek.
INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board
meeting held January 20, 2015.
Mayor Juracek stated the draft minutes had been corrected to include the vote for approval of Ordinance
6179.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be
A. ACCOLADES
Proclamation: Proclamation Recognizing the Many Contributions of Arlene Prchal to the Creation and
Maintenance of the Moehling Park Butterfly Garden.
Mayor Juracek read the proclamation honoring Mrs. Prchal to an audience that included several members
of the Garden Club of Mount Prospect and Mrrs. Prchal had
passed away over the weekend but was able to share in the reading of the proclamation with her family
prior to her passing.
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Mayor Juracek presented the proclamation to Mr-in-law and granddaughters.
In addition, to the proclamation a plaque will be placed at Moehling Park in honor of Ms. Prchal:
The plaque, designed by the Public Works Department, was also shared with the family before being
placed at Moehling Park.
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Mayor Juracek read the proclamation and encouraged the community to join in recognizing the many
contributions of African-Americans to our nation throughout history. Mayor Juracek stated the
proclamation would be appropriately displayed in recognition of Black History month.
Mayor Juracek called for a five (5) minute recess at 7:13 p.m. Mayor Juracek resumed the February 3,
2015 Village Board meeting at 7:18 p.m.
B.
Prospect
Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1st) reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors)
of the Mount Prospect Village Code. This ordinance amends the Village Code by increasing the number
o- , 113 South Emerson Street.
Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl provided background information stating the current owner is selling
and the purchase of the business is contingent upon approval of the liquor license to the applicant. The
prospective owners, Mr. George Tselos and Mr. Nicholas Lynkouretzos have met Village requirements
and submitted all required documentation. In addition, Mr. Tselos and Mr. Lynkouretzos have met with
staff to rev
alcohol to minors and clearly intoxicated individuals.
Mr. Tselos, Mr. Lynkouretzos and Mr. Andy Baker (chef) were in attendance to provide additional
information and respond to questions from the Village Board. The restaurant decor will undergo a few
changes as will the menu. The restaurant which should be opening within the next couple of weeks will
be open for both lunch and dinner.
The Mayor and Village Board expressed their support and appreciation for keeping the well-established
restaurant in downtown Mount Prospect.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an
ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6179:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
D. APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Juracek presented the following appointments for Village Board approval:
Economic Development Commission
David Roe Term expires January 2019
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Roe to the
Economic Development Commission.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Juracek stated the next item on the agenda, APPR
unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved to approve the following business items:
1. Bills dated January 15 January 28, 2015
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
A. 2nd reading of AN ORDINACE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
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Mount Prospect. The proposed ordinance would allow right hand turns from Millers Lane onto Central
Road. The Transportation Safety Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0.
Mayor Juracek stated at the January 20, 2015 Village Board meeting the Village Board approved deferral
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of the second (2) reading of the ordinance to the February 17, 2015 Village Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PZ-37-14, 3015 Lynn Court, Unit A, Richard Muhlbacher
1st reading of An Ordinance Granting Variations (Front Yard Setback and Lot Coverage) for Property
Located at 3015 Lynn Court, Unit A, Mount Prospect.
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Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1) reading, An Ordinance Granting Variations (Front Yard Setback
and Lot Coverage) for Property Located at 3015 Lynn Court, Unit A, Mount Prospect. This ordinance
for property located at 3015 Lynn Court, Unit A.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information stating the Petitioner
proposed to remove a two-car gravel parking area located in the Lynn Court public right-of-way and
construct a parking pad on the subject property. Based on discussions at the January 22, 2015 Planning
and Zoning Public Hearing, the Petitioner revised the original request for a two-car parking pad to a one-
car parking pad. The Petitioner is seeking approval of variations to allow a twenty-
setback and a fifty-seven percent (57%) overall lot coverage to construct a one-car parking pad. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request for a one-car parking pad by a
vote of 3-1.
In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Cooney provided the following:
No sidewalk along Lynn Court
No consideration to making road one-way, at this time. Would require property outside of Village of
Mount Prospect jurisdiction.
Easement rights for egress/ingress
Mr. Muhlbacher was in attendance to provide additional information and respond to questions.
Currently residents travel one-way on road.
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Only one car at this time will work around parking situation to ensure compliance when second (2)
car is on-site.
Mayor Juracek thanked Mr. Muhlbacher for working with the Village and compromise to original request.
Trustee Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an
ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6180:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS (FRONT YARD SETBACK AND LOT COVERAGE)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3015 LYNN COURT, UNIT A, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
B. PZ-36-14, 1700 West Central Road, Village of Mount Prospect
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1 reading of An Ordinance Granting Variations (Height of Salt Storage Dome and Number of
Accessory Structures) for Property Located at 1700 West Central Road.
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Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1) reading, An Ordinance Granting Variations (Height of Salt
Storage Dome and Number of Accessory Structures) for Property Located at 1700 West Central Road.
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in height and 2) allow more than two (2) accessory structures for property located at 1700 West Central
Road.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney presented background information stating the Public Works
Department would like to construct a 6,600 ton salt storage dome that would measure up to sixty-two and
one-e construction of the salt storage dome would increase the overall
number of accessory storage at the subject property to five (5). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval to allow a sixty-two and one-ructure (salt
storage dome) and a variation to allow more than two(2) accessory structures by a vote of 4-0.
Public Works Director Sean Dorsey provided additional information regarding the funding,
design/operation/ function and benefits of an on-site salt storage dome. This project was part of the
Capital Improvements discussion.
Increase ability to store salt (6600 tons) 1.5 years supply; currently only store 1200 tons and rely on
on-time delivery for needed salt.
Functional problem availability of salt and delivery
Salt storage dome solution to best serve Village.
Proposed salt storage dome is smaller than multijurisdictional salt storage dome previously
considered.
Estimated cost of salt storage dome: $450,000-$500,000. Eligible expense for use of MFT funds.
Conveyor system evaluate cost to include in construction or yearly rental.
Unable to expand salt storage into current storage bins.
Village Board Comments
Benefit may be able to purchase salt at end of season for use the following year; fill up salt storage
Proposed structure should not impact area; behind fence, limited visibility.
Approval is only for variations; financing of salt storage dome separate discussion and vote by Village
Board.
Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an
ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6181:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS (HEIGHT OF SALT STORAGE DOME AND NUMBER
OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1700 WEST CENTRAL ROAD
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl stated there were no business items or community announcements.
OTHER BUSINESS
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Mayor Juracek stated the 2015 Shining Stars would be honored Friday, February 6 at the Celestial
Celebration.
Trustee Korn stated the Public Works Department was conducting a neighborhood informational meeting
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for the 2015 Isabella Drainage Improvement Project, Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village
Board room.
Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl stated notifications for this meeting had been mailed to residents.
In reference to recent use of robo calls notifying residents of the one (1) day delay in solid
waste services, Trustee Korn asked whether the message went to cell phones. Staff indicated residents
who registered their cell phone numbers for alerts should have received the call. Residents wanting to
register their cell phones can do so; website. Staff indicated they did not believe text notification
was
Trustee Polit stated through his observation only about 10% of the residents with Monday, solid waste
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to adjourn.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous vote the February 3, 2015 Village Board meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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