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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1276_001MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JANUARY 24, 1999 Jon Stewar% 1,777 Crystal Lane' spoke. Mr. Stewart read a prepared document to the Village Board stating he felt the community was deteniorating along with property values and felt there were too many vacant businesses in town. He felt that Mount Prospect was not doing all it can to keep businesses going in Mount Prospect and he pointed, to Ros emont, Arlington Heights, and Golf I Road corridor as growth areas compared to Mount Prospect. He encouraged the Board to request larger businesses in Mount Prospect to assist the smaller businesses. Trustee H endricim responded icomments#reque concerns besenttothe EconomicDevelopment # # for toconsider Trustee Clowes also responded to Mr. Stewart's comments by stating the problems of businesses are primarily related to the level of Property Tax within Cook County not just within the Village of Mount Prospect. Tnmfte Hoefert also responded to Mr. Stewart's comments and felt that the philosophy the Village Board is pro-business and this philosophy obviously differs from the comments which he provided. ViNage Forester Sandy Clark provided an overview of the Tree Risk Assessment of parkway trees within the Village. The review consisted of a analysis of trees which may be prone to failure and cause property damage at the time of failure. She stated the Village hired Natural Path Forestry Consultants with grant monies to perform this analysis on behalf of the Village. Mark Duntermann, President of Natural Path Forestry Consultants, spoke. His services were paid by grant funds. The project consisted of a review of parkway trees and to provide the necessary training to Village staff to mediate identified tree risk. The review consisted of a hazard rating ting of trees over 23" in diameter and remediation recommendationsincluding cabling, removal of trees or pruning. He recommended the Village continue to assess tree risk periodically and to keep the report that his firm has prepared up to date. General comments by Trustees Included questions whether trees on State and County right-of-ways were included in the survey. Such trees were included in the survey and maintained by the Village. Certain tree types were also identified as more risk prone than others and the firm has recommended not planting, these types. Obstructions of trees are now taken into account but sometimes trees were present before the obstruction occurs. Therefore, the review focused on line -of - sight issues as it relates to tree growth. A follow-up was strongly encouraged by the consultant concerning the pruning contractor and recommended the contractor also identify possible risk to the Village at the time the pruning occurs". Finally, the report recommends 34 trees should be removed due to the risk associated with their location and/or condition. This Item was presented for Information only. There was no recommendation necessary. 1 owl Community. Develmopment DimptorOWN11 Coonevr stated that the nsolidated Plan Y Uo includes the CHAS Program along with the CDBG money as part of a single grant. He stated that numerous public meetings have been held to solicit input from citizens and to determine the components which will make up the budget for 1995. In order to receive funds, there muk60 a clear showing" of public benefit. Also, the recommendation is to maintain a consistent level of funding for the short budget year and the following fiscal year. General comments included o items: r -'*n explanation concerning the method of measurement to determine the numbW of resident's who are served, by the grant monies is performed annually. Spending prionifts are determined by input of citizens, the Village Board and other groups. There are also services specifically targeted to seniors based on the opulation p make-up wn 'Mount Prospect. One of the items that will receive funding is sidewalk ramping. This rampingwlll occur throughout town andmay be performed on a spec1al needs basis depending on requests from citizens. Consensus of the Village Board was to move forward with the Resolution for funding at the next Village Board meeting for the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. Discussion con C'eming the Consolidated H 6using Plan: Resident Em.le Lasse, 805 South Elm,, spoke. He stated he is in favor of assistance but is concerned about the crime on the south side and feels it is related specifically to low-income recipients of this program. He also questioned whether Section 8 promotional effort by the Village is what the residents desire. He stated he has concerns about the Village cooperating with the Cook County Housing Authority and requested public hearings for citizens to have input into the funding of the recommended programs'. Village *anager Janonis stated that Section 8 housing programs run independently of any funding which IheVillage may receive-, The Village wants to provide some input and wants to workwith landlords to educate and manage Section 8 housing. The focus is to avoid a concentration of Section 8 housing in Mount Prospect. Trustee Hendricks stated he objects to the low-income housing reference by Mr. Lasse and also reminded him that the Village does not have subsidized housing within its borders. 3 Vt. REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT CODE Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided a general overview showing the highlighted changes in the Code and stated the Code had not changed since 1984. The Code sets up, among other things, street size, public improvement fees,, etc., which govern development. The need to update the Code was necessary due to the changes with State and Federal design requirements which have occurred since 1984. This Code applies to all new development. The revised Code is based on requested changes and variations from numerous sources. Mayor Pro Tom Skowron requested Village Board members limit their comments to major points of concern and would like to avoid a philosophical discussion concerning the Development Code since two'members of the Board are absent at this meeting. General comments by various -Board members included the projected number of recent homes which would be affected by this change in the Code and the projected cost increase on'a single-family home based on all Code requirements. Bill Cooney responded to these requests by stating that a 25% floor space increase would cause Code requirements to take effect and specific items within the Code would apply depending on the location of the home. Village Manager Janonis stated that the worst case estimate of an increase in the price of the home is $8, 000 depending on the Code requirements that would apply and on the location of the home in Mount Prospect. Trustee Clowes provided a list of items of concerning the Development Code. Among these items he requested is the consistent use of the word "shall;" change 19 reference to 20 ; define wetlands and address property land -locking. Trustee Wilits requested some definitions be reviewed so they are made more clear. She also requested a reference to half, streets be included to address the eventual compliance of these streets with all others. TniMee Hoefert stated that he would like the Plan to include a section where by the quality of the institution which provides the Letter of Credit be reviewed. He also requested that Recapture Agreements be recorded on Title documents. Consensus of the Village Board was to make the recommended change& Once these changes have been made, the plan would then be retumed to Board members for further review. Manager Janonis, provided a Citizens' Utilities Rate Case update. He stated that the Village staff has had discussions With other towns in the area; specifically Des Plaines and Prospect Heights in order to determine the approximate number of residents served by Citizens Utilities in this area. It was agreed at this meeting that each Manager would solicit a commitment " from their respective Boards to determine the funding commitment. They also reviewed what the projected impact of an increased funding commitment may have on the final rate. He stated that he and the other Managers felt funding projected at a minimum of $15,000 for each town would have a limited impact on eventual rate increase. The size of the funding commitment is not directly proportional to an appreciable percentage reduction in the rate. It was agreed by the local area managers to request a local Hearing in the Mount Prospect area so citizens can provide their input concerning the rate increase. Consensus of the Village Board was to attempt to get a local Hearing and maintain the $3,,000 funding commitment as previously decided. Also,, members stated that V necessary, Village staff could use the allotted funds to promote a local meeting. Vill. Nit" Trustee'HendrWm stated that the Resolution of Admonishment found him guil without a trial. He stated that no Trustee has called to get his side of the story He would like to address the other issues which were included on the Resolution He stated that he felt that the Statutes provided that elected officials a considered "Peace Officers." He also' read a letter from the Cook County Sheriff office relating to use of his badge at the Criminal Court Building R Meadows. He also responded to the item relating to going 'on to private prope in other communes to point out possible violations. He read Wetter commendin his eftrt in the City of Des Plaines' Adopt a Spot Program. Trustee Hoefbrt responded by stating that he thought the Village Board has put this Item behind them. Apparently, Trustee Hendricks has not. He also requested a Resolution be drafted requesting past and present Village Board members turn in the badges they may have been issued. He stated he felt their cooperation would be on a voluntary basis. Tirustee Ck)wes stated the issue is not necessarily with the badges but the inappropriate use of the badges. The badges are considered ceremonial only. Trustee Willim stated she feels the letter for the Adopt -A -Spot Program does not legitimize his actons, of going on to private property in other communities. 0 Trustee Clove s stated he wanted to commend the Village Manager for, the quick response of installing a warning sign about a blind person per a request of resident. He also stated that he anticipates the Recall Ordinance to be up for discussion at the next Village Board meeting and intended to submit a memo outlining his position on this issue. Trustee Ckwas! final item related to the Sign E eview Board Minutes whereby discussions centered on the Golf Mill Shopping Center signs being too small for shopping centers. He suggested additional consideration for shopping center signs in order to call attention to the center, as necessary. Trustee Hendricks proposed a Liquor Commission be created of three members instead of the single Liquor Commissioner as the Village currently has. He requested this item be added to the Committee of the Whole Agenda Deferred List for future consideration. Trustee Wilks stated she also had a memo drafted and in the process of being sent to the various Board members concerning the Recall Ordinance. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a Motion was made by Trustee Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Clowes to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -S DAVID STRAHL DS/rcc Assistant to the Village Manager 6 FEBRUARY 22, 1995 TAE MARCH 11, 1995MEETING OF 1PLAN COMMISSION CANCELLED. TBE NEXT MEETING OF f COMMISSION I BE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1995. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR rr MAYOR gin,mi; GERALD L FARLEY TRUSTEES GEORGE A. CLOWES TIMOTHY J, C©RCORAN RICHARD N WMHENORiCKS PAUL HOEFERT Village f tProspect MiPAUL E, aKO u n IRVANA K,, WILKS 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 80058 MICHAEL E, JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A, FIELDS Phone: 708 / 392-8000 Fax: 708 1392-0022 TDD: 708 l 392-8084 FEBRUARY 22, 1995 TAE MARCH 11, 1995MEETING OF 1PLAN COMMISSION CANCELLED. TBE NEXT MEETING OF f COMMISSION I BE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1995. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR rr I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Update of Current Business Development Contacts B. February Business Visits V. NEW BUSINESS A. Business Visitation Schedule for March B. AM Multigraphics - Henry Mawicke C. Marshall Panni - Plan Commission Chairman D. Chairman's Report - Possible Committ Vi. ADJOURNMENT I a Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department, at 100 South Emerson, Mount Prospect, Blinois 60056,708-392-6000, Extension 5328, TDD #708- 392-60640 NM YOR GERALD L. FARLEY TRUSTEES GEORGE A- CLOWES TIMOTHY J CORCORAN RICHARD N HENDRICKS PAUL WM, HOEFERT MICHAELE W SKOWRON V''MaIde 'of Mount Pro sp,130r, IRVANA K. WILKS, VILLAGE MA NO MICHAEL E,,, JANONIS 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A, FIELDS AGE —?"i[jD, A ECONONUC DEVELOPMENT COMMSIO Thursday, March 2, 1"5 Village Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 8:00 A.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Update of Current Business Development Contacts B. February Business Visits V. NEW BUSINESS A. Business Visitation Schedule for March B. AM Multigraphics - Henry Mawicke C. Marshall Panni - Plan Commission Chairman D. Chairman's Report - Possible Committ Vi. ADJOURNMENT I a Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department, at 100 South Emerson, Mount Prospect, Blinois 60056,708-392-6000, Extension 5328, TDD #708- 392-60640 MINUTE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Trustees Room, village Hall Thursday, February 2, 199; 8:00 A.M. EmersonThe regular meeting of the Econonuic Development Commissi on of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday morning, Febnuvy 2, 1995 at the Vidlage Hall in the Trustees Room,, I Ot South Prospect, • The meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m. by Chairman James Ebbingbaus. Members present were: Brian McCarthy., Ben Norman _ _ #Ch i 1 Ebbinghaus. Members absent were: Bruce Gillilan and John Riordan. Also present were Mayor Gerald Farley - William J. Cooney,, Director of Community Development Department; and Kenneth Fritz, Economi*c Development Coordinator. I1 kutes of the January 5th meeting were approved on a motion by Dale Jessie, seconded by Norman Kurtz. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously 5 ayes, 0 nays. QLUD 1� Gg Ista�.n i,n. ltw as mentioned that Cent ml Plaza in the downtown area was undergoing some changes with regard to tenancy, partly due to environmental problems that the owner needs to clean up with the State Environmental Protection Agency. Recently the Mount Prospect Liquors has changed hands and *i Economic Development Commission Minutes Page attract a user for the lower level which contains approximately 30,000 square Feet. The relocation of former lover level merchants is taking place on other space within the Mall. Walden Books will be moving *in new space in the tenter. Chevy's, a Mexican theme restaurant, is proposed to replace Flor+ nz Italian Restaurant at the corner of Kensington and Elmhurst Road, but no final decision has yet been made. Chairman Ebbinghaus suggested that members of the EDC be given areas of responsibility for reporting on a monthly basis or as 'needed on the status of the economy .... retail, industr al and professional. It was suggested that the Village economic report from the Finance Director be made available to members of the EDC and a ropy of the State 'Treasurer's Report be made available as well Brian Mc Carthy will report +on the Randhurst activities to the ELIC members. Dale Jessie will report on the industrial areas of the Kensington Business Center and Bruce 'Gllilan will be asked to report on other industrial areas in the Village. Ben Trapani Exconomic Development Commission Minutes Page asked to participate in helping staff at the exhibit. Members of the EDCavailable to provide some time should contact Mr. Fritz. lmdtlalio The EDC asked staff` to invite AM Multigraphics broker to make a brief presentation regarding the property and suggest ways in which the EIEC could assist finding a tenant or marketing the site. Chairman Ebbinghaus also asked that Marshall Ponzi, Plan Commission Chairman, be invited to bring the EDC up-to-date on the Village Comprehensive Plan changes. l The meeting was adjourned at 9.31 a.m. s � hrnitted Kenneth H. Fritz, Economic ^ el p ent Coordinator