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AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Mount Prospect Senior Center Tuesday, April 25, 2000
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Gerald L. Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Dennis Prikkel
Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Irvana Wilks
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2000
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. FLOOD CONTROL/STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Starting back in the late 1980s, the Village embarked on an aggressive Flood
Control/Stormwater Management Program designed to lessen the incidents of flooding within
the community. The Village's approach has been comprehensive in nature and includes both
"bricks and mortar" flood control projects and progressive stormwater management
regulations. The results of this effort have benefited substantial portions of the Village by
significantly reducing incidences of basement as well as overland flooding. Additionally,
stormwater management regulations have enabled Village residents to enjoy very favorable
flood insurance rates as well as minimize the impact of FEMA Flood Plain Maps on property
values and development potential.
Tuesday evening's discussion will provide a comprehensive review of the status of
component parts of the Program. The following areas will specifically be covered:
Weller Creek
Weller Creek is severely eroding along approximately 2,500 feet of its channel length
between Route 83 and School Street. The length of the Creek between these two streets
is almost 3,000 feet. In 1998, a 500-foot section of the Creek was the subject of a Bank
Stabilization Project. Staff is currently working with adjacent residences to develop a
comprehensive stabilization plan that will protect the remaining portion of this vital watershed
asset.
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A
DISABILITY NEEDS SOME A CCOMMODA TION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTA CT
THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT lO0 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT,
ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD #847/392-6064.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
In November of 1990, the Village Board adopted a Stormwater Management Program
designed to reduce the magnitude and frequency of flooding in selected areas of the Village.
The initial Program included 14 different Flood Control Projects Village-wide at an estimated
cost of $18.3 million. Since its inception, 13 of the 14 Projects have been started and/or
completed at a total cost of $15,991,573. Completion of these projects has significantly
reduced the incidents of basement and overland flooding.
REVISED FLOODPLAIN MAPS AND LEVEE 37 UPDATE
The propensity of the Des Plaines River to overflow its banks has put the far northern portion
of the Village at substantial risk for overland flooding. The Village has been working with the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and other local bodies to establish a viable Flood Control
Project that will minimize the risk of future flooding. Substantial progress has been made in
that regard with a proposal to construct a floodwall along the eastern edge of River Road
receiving a high rating for cost effectiveness. Staff has also been working closely with
residents in this area of town to reduce the impact of revised FEMA Floodplain Maps. Our
appeal of proposed changes appears to have resulted in modifications that will favorably
impact property values in this area.
Attached are staff reports, which provide important background information on each of these
efforts. Additionally, residents affected by the Weller Creek Bank Stabilization Project have
been invited to attend as well as the Village's consulting engineer, Earth Tech. Appropriate
Village staff will also be in attendance. All will be on hand to provide background information
and facilitate discussion.
V. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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