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COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, July 13, 1991
Trustees Room, Village Hall
10:00 a.m.
Trustee George Clowes called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Trustee Clowes,
Finance Director David Jepson and residents Frank smith and David Schein. Village Manager
John Dixon arrived at 10:10 a.m. and Trustee Irvana Wilks arrived at 11:00 a.m.
Frank Smith Stated that he observed Randhurst's automatic sprinkler system working on Monday
evening and suggested that sprinkling restrictions should be enforced uniformly throughout the
Village. Mr. Smith also expressed a concern over evergreens along the internal drives in the
Randhurst Shopping Center which obstruct the vision of motorists. He also stated that there is
a problem on the West side of Basswood near Euclid.
Mr. Smith complimented the Public Works Department for covering over the graffiti on the
drainage culvert in McDonald Creek. However, he did comment that he would have preferred
a more neutral color. Mr. Smith concluded by saying he supported the idea to select a committee
to name the new fire and police building.
David Schein requested that the Village consider reducing the speed limit on Na-Wa-Ta. He
stated that there are 17 children under the age of 12 in the 500 block and he is concerned for
their safety. He specifically requested that signs saying "Slow Children Playing" be posted along
the street. Village Manager John Dixon stated that these types of signs usually are not effective
but it may be possible to post more speed limit signs. Mr. Schein said he has written to the
Police Chief asking for selective enforcement in the area. Mr. Dixon said a request to lower the
speed limit would need to be presented to the Safety Committee.
Mr. Schein then asked about the participation in the Flood Control Rebate Program. Finance
Director Jepson mentioned that there had been -two projects that have been completed and the
rebates approved. Mr. Schein then stated that there will be an announcement soon that the
Village of Mount Prospect will have the next to lowest flood insurance rate in Cook County. He
attributed the low rate to the quality of information available and the flood control projects the
Village has initiated.
Mr. Smith commented on the effectiveness of the Cable TV operation and the outstanding 4th
of July Parade.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted
David C. Jepson, Fi nce Director
c: Mayor Gerald L. Farley
Board of Trustees
Village Manager
Department Directors