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MOUNT PROSPECT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY SESSION
JULY 23, 1990
VILLAGE HALL
100 SOUTH EMERSON
I. ROLL CALL
There was a box supper beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order
at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Mayor Gerald Farley; Trustees Ralph Arthur, Timothy
Corcoran, Leo Floros, George Van Geem and Theodore Wattenberg. Business
District Development and Redevelopment Commission members present were:
Chairman Hal Predovich, John Eilering, Earl Johnson, Paul Hoefert, Irvana Wilks
and Bart Keljik. Also present were: Village Manager John Dixon, Assistant
Village Manager John Burg, Fire Chief Edward Cavello, Police Chief Ron Pavlock,
Director of Planning and Zoning Dave Clements, Finance Director Dave Jepson,
Economic Development Director Ken Fritz, Consultant Jack Gorguechon, Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director Janet Hansen, three members of the press and
four citizens.
II. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Planning and Zoning Director Dave Clements said the owner of the Auto Body
Shop and the Service Station is more receptive to an offer at this time. The
Village is obtaining an appraisal on these properties and the home at 15 South
Wille. The owner of 15 South Wille is also obtaining an appraisal and has
requested that the family house be knocked down rather than be rented after
they move out. The appraisals should be ready in 30 days.
III. MARKETING RECONNAISSANCE
Consultant Jack Gorguechon explained the report dated July 23, 1990 which
presents the findings of a retail market overview for downtown Mount Prospect
and its primary trade area. Mr. Gorguechon said there appears to be a need for
convenience stores, and noted that one of the strengths of the downtown is the
number of sit-down restaurants.
There was a discussion about a community survey to identify the community needs
and preferences with regard to redevelopment of the triangle area. This would
be a random sample survey with about 2,500 questionnaires being sent out. There
was a discussion as to whether this survey is necessary. However, there was a
consensus by the Board to authorize Camiros to proceed with the survey at a cost
of $4,200. The contract for this survey must be ratified at the August 7 Board
meeting.
IV. DISCUSSION WITH DEVELOPERS
Economic Development Director Ken Fritz said a letter was sent to over 30
developers to see if they might be interested in developing the triangle area. Six
contractors responded. The Village has talked to three developers and will meet
with three others in the near future. He said the developers were reluctant to go
through the full RFP process, which is very expensive, due to the uncertainty of
which parcels will be available. He suggested that a Preferred Developer may be
a good option.
Jack Gorguechon suggested an RFP for qualifications only without requiring
developers to define the project. He said it would take two to three months to
go through this RFP process to pick a Preferred Developer. After discussion,
there was a consensus by the Board to authorize work on the RFP for
qualifications to pick a Preferred Developer. This must also be ratified at the
Board meeting on August 7. There was also consensus by the Board that the
target redevelopment area consists of the triangle formed by Northwest Highway,
Elmhurst Road and Central Road.
V. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING UPDATE
Village Manager John Dixon said the Board will meet at 7:00 a.m. on July 26 to
discuss the schematic design prepared by Donohue. The Village staff has had
several meetings with Donohue to make sure the schematic design meets the
Departments' needs.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The next downtown strategy session will be in approximately 45 days. The
meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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JOHN P. BURG
Assistant Village Manager
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