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MAYOR
Irvana K Wilks
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TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, September 9, 2006
Community Center, Village Hall
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
VILLAGE CLERK
M. Lisa Angell
Phone: 847/392-6000
Fax: 847/392-6022
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The meeting convened at 9:06 a.m. Those present were Mayor Wilks and Trustees Corcoran and
Hoefert. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager Strahl and Finance Director Erb.
Residents in Attendance
Ken Koeppen
Carol Tortorello
Steve Polit
Andy & Kimberly Skic
Kathy Dyer
David Schein
S. Linneman Road
S. Elmhurst Avenue
N. Wilshire
N. Owen
Linden Lane
NaWaTa
Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees
and staff in attendarlce. V/ilk.s tIletl rnoved to die residellt portioll of tIle 111eeting.
Andy & Kimberly Skie, North Owen. Mr. & Mrs. Skic did not have anything
to bring forward. They were in attendance to become more familiar with the
current happenings of the Village.
Kathy Dyer, Linden Lane. Ms. Dyer had indicated that she had written a letter
to Mr. Janonis and was thinking she might meet with him in person at Coffee
with Council. Ms. Dyer stated she is an advocate for the disabled and was
interested in attending future Board meetings. Ms. Dyer did mention that she
informed the Village of a non-handicap accessible sidewalk at Foundry and Wolf
Roads. Ms. Dyer told the group that she thought the work was completed or was
in the process of being done.
Later in the meeting, Ms. Dyer brought up a graffiti incident at River Trails
School and whether the responsible parties had been caught.
Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue. Ms. Tortorello inquired about the removal of some trees
in the Village and wondered whether this was due to the Emerald Ash Borer. Staff responded
saying that there has been no EAB case in the Village and that the tree removal was probably part
of the ongoing tree program in the Village. Staff would follow up with Public Works on this
item.
While on the discussion of trees, Trustee Corcoran brought up the clearing of trees on the
property just to the East of Bogies. This property was completely cleared of all trees and has
negatively impacted the adjoining property owners. Mr. Corcoran felt that something needed to
be done to prevent this type of action from occurring in the future. He would also like to have
this property owner come into the Village to explain his rationale for removing the trees.
Mr. Corcoran also requested that the Village look into a home renovation project for the home
located at the comer of Pine and Kensington. Mr. Corcoran inquired whether this property owner
had pulled a permit for this work to be done and if the renovation was being done in compliance
of Village code.
Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road. Mr. Koeppen did not have anything to bring forward. He was
attending to keep in touch with current events at the Village.
David Sehein, NaWaTa. Mr. Schein asked about the current state of Randhurst Shopping
Center. General discussion followed.
Steve PoIit, North Wilshire. Mr. Polit had two items to share with the group. Both were points
Trustee Corcoran brought up earlier in the meeting. Mr. Po lit was unaware of this fact as he
came in to the meeting after they were discussed. Mr. Polit provided pictures of the cleared site
just East of Bogies. He was wondering if there is a possibility the Board could include in the
Village code restrictions or limitations to the clearing of trees similar to what is in existence in
Lake Forest.
Mr. Po lit also wanted to discuss the renovation at the home located at 719 Pine. He informed the
Board and staff that there was work being performed into the evenings and on weekends. Mr.
Polit was also questioning the safety of the site and if the construction was being done in
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Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none
the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David O. Erb
Director of Finance
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