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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2006 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, APRIL 8,2006 9:00 A.M. Community Center 1 st Floor, Village Hall Mayor Wilks called the Coffee with Council meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Trustee Michaele Skowron was present. Staff was represented by Police Chief Richard Eddington and Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl. Residents In Attendance Diane Peterson Fairview Avenue Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue Ken Koeppen South Linneman Road Rev. Clyde Brooks Apricot Court David Schein NaWaTa Avenue Louise Schmidt West Busse Avenue Carl Erikson North Pine Street Steve Zalusky Daily Herald Diane Peterson. Fairview Avenue Ms. Peterson was concerned about the appearance that several new homes are being built on lots that do not appear to be of sufficient size to accommodate them without altering the appearance of neighborhood and possible impact on surrounding neighbors. Her neighbor recently sold and her new neighbor is looking to expand the home and sell it. She is concerned about making sure proper regulations are followed and the Village was aware of this project. It was noted that Village staff will monitor the location to ensure the project is within code requirements. If there are any requests for any variations, she will be notified through the standard zoning hearing process. The Village Board has periodically reviewed re-build regulations. Carol Tortorello. South Elmhurst Avenue Ms. Tortorello requested the Village Board consider designating a Spring flower/bush such as the forsythia in addition to the Fall flower/bush currently designated as the Village flower/bush, the burning bush. Ken Koeppen. South Linneman Mr. Koeppen mentioned that he was concerned about the rising fuel prices and the impact on Village expenses. He also inquired about tree regulations concerning private property trees. He was informed if the tree is not diseased or posing an immediate threat of danger, there are no Village regulations limiting residents from cutting private trees. Rev. Clyde Brooks. Apricot Court Reverend Brooks was at the Village Hall to purchase his vehicle sticker. As a 15 year resident, he wanted to see what topics were being discussed. Further, he was very complimentary on the value of the Village newsletter. David Schein. NaWaTa Avenue David Schein had several questions about the need for plat of surveys for a driveway expansion project. Louise Schmidt. West Busse Avenue Louise Schmidt had a question about a permit for a sewer repair project. She also had several follow-up questions on the downtown redevelopment. Carl Erikson. North Pine Street Mr. Erikson wanted to report a missing street sign from the utility pole on the southeast comer of Highland and Pine. Erikson also reported the curb in front of his home is cracked and pieces are falling off into the street. Also, there is poor drainage in the street in front of his home. He said the water eventually evaporates, but it usually takes several days. Erikson also mentioned a series of traffic incidents. These incidents involved being cutoff and maneuvered around on Rand and Northwest Highway. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. 7rJ::JJ Richard Eddington Chief of Police