HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1995 CWC minutesMINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, December 9, 1995
9:00 a.m.
2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
Mayor Farley convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Those present were: Mayor Gerald Farley,
Trustees Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Community
Development Director Bill Cooney and Assistant Village Manager David Strahl.
Jay Weigner and Tim Lake approached the Board with the request that their Association be allowed
to participate in the shared sidewalk program for the private sidewalk on Wimbolton Court. They
feel that since there is not a public sidewalk along Euclid Avenue, and since there has been
significant development around the area, that the sidewalks are used as a public sidewalk. They
stated that the total cost to replace their sidewalk would be $16,000 and they were requesting that
the Village pay for 50% of that. There was much discussion regarding the Village's policy
concerning streets and sidewalks on private property. The Trustees requested that staff investigate
the feasibility of allowing the Wimbolton Court Association to take advantage of the Village's price
for sidewalks since it is significantly less than the price that they would be able to get for that
individual project. In addition, staff was asked to do a field check of the sidewalks to determine if
they would warrant replacement under the Village's program. There was general agreement that the
Village would not participate in the cost sharing since it was on private property, but that if possible,
the Association should be allowed to take advantage of the Village's price for sidewalk repair.
Janet Connolly, Jim Connolly, Phil Anzelmo, Jenny Staiger, and William Staiger approached the
Board regarding the proposed Prospect Heights train station on the Wisconsin Central line. They
indicated several concerns with the location of this facility in such close proximity to their back
yards. They asked why the Village had not protested this placement since there is a negative impact
on Mount Prospect residents. They wanted to know why it cannot be located north of Camp
McDonald Road in Wheeling. The Board informed the residents that staff was meeting with
Prospect Heights and METRA representatives to discuss issues regarding the proposed station and
that they would pursue alternate locations if possible. They indicated that residents would be
informed of the outcome of this meeting as soon as information was forthcoming.
Ernie Lasse and Jack Metcalf approached the Board regarding the proposed gun ordinance. Both
indicated that they thought it was inappropriate for the Village to ban the sale of guns in town since
this would be a hindrance to law abiding gun owners. There was general discussion about the pros
and cons of such an ordinance. The Board indicated that they would be voting on this issue at their
December 19th meeting. Mr. Lasse indicated that he felt it would be beneficial for the Board to
address all issues that were raised at the previous Board meetings regarding this issue so that there
is no confusion among people that are at the meeting. He was informed that all questions would be
answered at that meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
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Director of Community Development