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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2015 CWC MinutesMAYOR M—M=Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER Arlene A. Juracek Michael J. Cassady TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK Paul Wm. Hoefert M. Lisa Angell John J. Matuszak Elmhurst Avenue Steven S. Polit Phone: 847/392-6000 Richard F. Rogers Fax: 847/392-6022 Colleen E. Saccotelli Briarwood Michael A. Zadel www.mountprospect.org Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, February 13, 2016 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Arlene Juracek and Trustees John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Cassady, Interim Fire Chief Brian Lambel and Finance Director David Erb. Mal Holec Quince Lane Jim Chylik Locust Lane Steve and Barb Van Arsdale Can Dota Avenue Walter Szymczak N. Eastwood Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue Louis Goodman N. School Street Jerry Boldt N. School Street Jan Kent Briarwood Teri Markovits Briarwood Bill Millar W. Central Road Craig Iverson S. Wille Street Ken Koeppen S. Linneman Sharon Malen S. Carol Lane Korrin Anderson S. Busse Tom Manion S. Edward Street Clyde and Dee Randmark Persimmon David Schein Na Wa Ta Avenue Tom Tezky N. School Street Mal Holec, Quince Lane — Mr. Holec inquired about development progress in the various commercial corridors, specifically those along Northwest Highway and at 83/Central. He also asked about the status of Levee 37 and the prognosis for state budget resolution. Board and staff provided information and facilitated discussion on these items. Jim Chylik, Locust Lane — Mr. Chylik shared with the group various phone scams targeting seniors. His comments were acknowledged by those in attendance. Steve and Barb Van Arsdale, Can Dota Avenue — The Van Arsdale' did not have anything for the group and were only in attendance to observe. Walter Szymczak, N. Eastwood — Mr. Szymczak did not have anything for the group and was only in attendance to observe. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue — Ms. Tortorello did not have anything for the group and was only in attendance to observe. Louis Goodman, N. School Street — Mr. Goodman commented on the zoning decision made by the Village Board regarding Westbrook School. General discussion facilitated by board and staff members followed. Jerry Boldt, N. School Street — Mr. Boldt asked what the village was doing to prepare for the Zika virus. Staff shared that the village would likely take direction from the Center for Disease Control as direction became available. Jan Kent, Briarwood — Ms. Kent asked about the status of Lynn Court Annexation. Staff provided an update and general discussion followed. Teri Markovits, Briarwood — Ms. Markovits did not have anything for the group and was only in attendance to observe. Bill Millar, W. Central Road — Mr. Millar commented on the pedestrian crossing at Central and Mount Prospect Road. He was appreciative of the efforts of the Police Department to enforce the crossing signals for motor vehicles at that intersection and the responsiveness of the crosswalk buttons. General discussion followed. Craig Iverson, S. Wille Street — Mr. Iverson inquired further on the Zika virus. General discussion facilitated by board and staff members followed. Ken Koeppen, S. Linneman — Mr. Koeppen asked about the village's water quality in light of the recent reports about lead in various city water systems. Mr. Koeppen was referred to the village website and the annual water quality report prepared by the Public Works Department. Sharon Malen, S. Carol Lane — Ms. Malen commented on the traffic island located along 1900 Lonnquist Boulevard across the Early Learning Center. She stated that there were insufficient markers surrounding the traffic island. Ms. Malen felt more identifying markers are needed to prevent vehicles from running up on the island. Staff noted the issue and will be reaching out to Public Works for follow- up. Korrin Anderson, S. Busse — Ms. Anderson is in the process of building a home near the intersection of Golf and Busse. She is concerned with a multi -unit development being considered that could impact property values in that area. Ms. Anderson shared conversations she had with the developer and that she was told the development was a "done deal." Staff explained the planning and zoning procedure for HAVILM\COFFEE WITH COUNCIL\2016\CWC - 2-13-16.docx approving a development and Mayor Juracek assured Ms. Anderson that no approvals have been given. Staff will follow up on this item and get back to Ms. Anderson with more information. Tom Manion, S. Edward Street - Mr. Manion commented on the issue brought forth by Ms. Anderson, relating a similar situation near his home. Comments from concerned neighbors were heard before the Planning and Zoning Commission and as a result, the developer modified the plan. Mr. Manion encouraged Ms. Anderson to participate in the Planning and Zoning process. Mr. Manion also commented on the condition of the parking lot for the former Dominick's grocery on the corner of Golf and Elmhurst. He shared that the lot was in disrepair and striping was non-existent. Navigating the parking lot had become difficult, especially for those searching for handicap parking. Mr. Cassady informed the Mr. Manion that this item would be discussed at the next meeting between the village and the owner of the property. Clyde & Dee Randmark, Persimmon — Mr. Randmark, speaking on behalf of the bridge club that meets at village hall, would like to see a dedicated "senior center" in the village. He shared how the seniors had a center prior to the building of the new village hall and asks why a new center couldn't be built. While Mr. Randmark acknowledges that the community center at village hall is available for senior programming, she would like some dedicated space. Board and staff provided background on uses for the community center use and options for making more welcoming for seniors. Dave Schein, Na Wa Ta Avenue — Mr. Schein shared some general comments on how the "Dark Sky" ordinance might possibly impact the addition of new roadway lighting. Mr. Schein provided some background on a joint youth/senior center project that was brought forward for discussion. He also commented on the amount of parkway damage from snow plows. Parkway damage was common during winter snow removal and repairs of the damage are done during early spring. Public Works staff will be asked to follow up on this item. Tom Tezky, N. School Street — Mr. Tezky shared with the group his penning a book and would share the details at a future meeting. General discussion continued until the meeting was adjourned. Two items of note were information on a village plan for street lighting and street light outage at the corner of Lavergne and Locust. Attendees inquired as to how it is determined that street lighting is added to particular stretches of road. Public works maintains a listing of resident requests for the addition of streets lighting. Trustee Saccotelli requested a copy of the list. Public Works will be asked to notify ComEd of the light outage. Mayor Juracek asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 10:19 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, David O. Erb Finance Director H:AVILM\COFFEE WITH COUNCIL\2016\CWC - 2-13-16.docx