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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/2006 CWC minutes MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, November 11,2006- 9:00AM Community Center, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana K. Wilks, Trustees Michaele Skowron and Timothy Corcoran. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Ken Koeppen Andrew & Kimberly Skic Carol Tortorello Carl Erickson Christy Watychowicz Nancy Wagner David Schein Linneman Road Owen Street Elmhurst Avenue Pine Street Wa Pella Avenue Azalea Place Na Wa Ta Ken Koeppen, Linneman Rd. Mr. Koeppen stated that he noticed several drivers around town not wearing seatbelts. He questioned whether that is something the Police Department regularly enforced. Mr. Strahl stated there was a click-it or ticket campaign that was very successful and that the Police certainly enforce seatbelt regulations during traffic stops and can ticket drivers solely for that pUIpose. Mr. Koeppen asked why his water bill did not seem to add up to the stated rates. He said his bill seems to be $5-$10 higher than what it should be. There was general discussion regarding the monthly fees that are applied on top of the regular water rates and it was recommended that Mr. Koeppen contact the Finance Department to discuss the matter further if he feels the bill is inaccurate. Lastly, Mr. Koeppen stated there was a recent home burglary in his neighborhood and he questioned if the Police Department offers to meet with the neighborhood after such events, similarly to what the Fire Department does after a fire. Mr. Koeppen was advised to contact William Roscop in the Police Department ifhe wished to have such a meeting. Coffee with Council Meeting Minutes January 14,2006 Page 2 Andrew and Kimberly Skic, Owen Street: Mrs. Skic indicated that she and her husband did not have any issues to raise but were in the audience to hear what is going on throughout the Village. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello indicated she had no new information to bring to the board, but was in attendance to listen to other matters. Carl Erickson, Pine Street: Mr. Erickson indicated there were roadway improvements being completed around his home that he felt were going to address some of the stormwater issues he raised to the Board in the past. He also inquired why Kensington Road was in such disrepair between the Arlington Heights border and Route 83. There was general discussion about the fact that Kensington Road is a State road and the State is trying to force the Village to take ownership of the road before they make any final improvements. This is a policy matter that the Board has gone back and forth on and at this time the Village is unwilling to take on that responsibility. Christy Watychowicz, Wa Pella Avenue: Ms. Watychowicz stated that she was in attendance to discuss the proposed changes to stop signs in her neighborhood. She stated that she has several concerns with the four-way stop at Wa Pella and Milburn being modified to a two-way stop. There was lengthy discussion regarding the intent of the Village as we look at modifying traffic regulations throughout the Village. Trustee Corcoran explained the Village's intent is to have uniform traffic regulations in place. Ms. Watychowicz was encouraged to attend future meetings to discuss this matter. Nancy Wagner, Azalea Place: Ms. Wagner stated she is an avid bicyclist and that she had concerns with general bicycle and pedestrian safety throughout the Village. There was discussion about trying to improve the overall bike path system throughout Mount Prospect and the Northwest Suburban area. Mr. Cooney indicated that his Staff was working on a multi-jurisdictional grant that would improve the bike system from Park Ridge through Palatine. Ms. Wagner also indicated that she thought the intersection of Wolf and Euclid is an ugly intersection that needs some beautification efforts. David Schein, Na Wa Ta: Mr. Schein stated he was supportive of the staff-initiated Code change to allow for fee in lieu of providing detention. He felt that this would be an improvement over the current system and allow for more coordinated stormwater improvements. He suggested the Village also consider other innovative parking lot designs such as at the Morton Arboretum to address storm water detention. He also suggested that the Village place a Village map in the Community Center so it is easier to visualize the areas people are discussing during these meetings. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ William . Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development H:\ADMN\BILL\CotTee w-councillminules\2006\November II. 2006.doc