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Home My WebLink About7. MEETING NOTICES 12/19/06 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:00 PM Village Hall Building 50 South Emerson Street Third Floor Executive Conference Room I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - November 14,2006 III. Chair Report IV. Director of Finance Report V. Old Business a. Discussion on Upcoming 12/3112006 Annual Audit VI. New Business VII. Other Business VIII. Next Meeting - TBD IX. Adjournment MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy 1. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK A. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/8 I 8-5328 Fax: 847/8 I 8-5329 TOO: 847/392-6064 AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: Community Center Village Hall 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday December 21,2006 8:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 21, 2006 meeting IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Development Update B. EDC Business Breakfast - Recap C. 2007 Goals V. NEW BUSINESS VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT VII. ADJOURNMENT 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 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD #847-392-6014 C:\Documents and SettingslkdewislLocal Sellings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6B\12-21-06 EDe agenda. doc 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1st Floor Community Center, Village Hall Thursday, September 19, 2006 8:00 a.m. The meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday September 19, 2006 in the first floor Community Center of Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman David Lindgren called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners Bruce Gillilan, Tom Zander, Skip Robertson, Tom Castagnoli were present. Commissioners Ken Fritz and Ben Trapani were absent. Also present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, Ellen Divita,.. Deputy Director of Community Development and Stacey Dunn, Community Development Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the June 15,2006 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Development Update Mr. Cooney provided a general overview of developments throughout the Village. He stated that the former Ramada Inn hotel was purchased by an investment group that owns five other hotels in the Chicago area and they will be submitting plans for rehabilitating the hotel. He said a T.I.F. consultant is reviewing the economic viability of the Randhurst triangle for possible redevelopment. Mr. Cooney stated that Garden Fresh anticipates a mid-October opening date. He said that the Opus project on the corner of Algonquin and Dempster is progressing. The foundation has been poured on the north building, however there may be revisions needed on the south building prior to that foundation going in. Mr. Cooney stated that a Class 6 Tax Incentive was granted to the property at 501 W. Algonquin. This building was purchased by Winchester Realty and Lapmaster will be occupying part of the building. EDC Business Retention Breakfast Meeting There was general discussion regarding the plans for the October 19th Economic Development Commission breakfast at Bristol Court. Stacey Dunn said that to date, approximately 225 invitations were sent out and there have been 20 responses. The Commission discussed additional invitees from both the Chamber and DMA membership listings. The additional invitations will be sent out in the next few days. Mr. Cooney stated the results of the ComEd/Enterpriz Cook County surveys will presented at the meeting. There was general discussion on the type of items the Commission would like to distribute at the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Economic Development Commission September 19,2006 Minutes Page 2 Comprehensive Plan Update Ellen Divita explained that the Community Development Department is currently working on an update to the Village's Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Divita explained the update process and reviewed the projected timeline for the update. She then presented discussion questions to the Commission and there was round table discussion regarding the issues, opportunities, strengths and challenges facing the Village. The group first discussed the issues facing the Mount Prospect Business Community: · High property taxes: Mount Prospect does not have the highest in Cook County, but is nearly double that of Kane/DuPage counties ($12-$15 per square foot versus $5-$7 per square foot); . Property taxes at Randhurst will increase nearly 20% from 2006 to 2007; · Vacancies in Kensington Business Park; . Utility rates and energy costs are high for industrial users; · Leasing rates: caps include rent, tax and maintenance. Comparatively rates are flat, $15-$25 per square foot in Village, $20-$27 in Chicago; . Lack of space for outlot development. The group then discussed opportunities for the Business Community in Mount Prospect: . Proximity to airports; . Kensington Business Park (need residence hotels, offer ESL classes); . Christian College on Rand (promote/work with); . Need for restaurants and lodging on the north end of the Village; . Development potential of the Tower Inn property; . Obsolete buildings as opportunity for development; . Affluence of residence is rising; . Chicago economy is 3rd in the United States, ranks 16th in the world (as its own country). The group identified strengths of the Business Community as: . Tourism; . Ethnic diversity and the number of immigrant business start-ups; . Robust Economic Development Commission; . Importance placed on family/community; . Availability of Class A office and distribution space; . Rejuvenated workforce and stable community (people who grew up here, move back); . Strong education system; . Public transportation (Metra, Airport, Interstates); . Proximity to Chicago; . Infrastructure. The group concluded that the Village of Mount Prospect offers a "total package" to retailers, but people just do not know that it is all here. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no chairman's report. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Economic Development Commission September 19, 2006 Minutes Page 3 WJC:sld Respectfully submitted, William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development C:\Documents and Settings\kdewis\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FiIes\OLK6B\Sept 19.doc 9:02 A.M. Village Hall Community Center The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, and Trustees Paul Hoefert, Tim Corcoran and Richard Lohrstorfer. Representing the Village were Village Manager Mike Janonis and Human Services Director Nancy Morgan. Residents in Attendance Mal Holec Kimberly Skic Andy Skic Ken Koeppen Arlene Juracek Walter Fisher Kevin Christianson Eric Merts Laura Traviolia Julie Lannert Judy O'Mara Steve O'Mara Teri Archam Christy Watychowics Jim Aruham Carol Tortorello Skip Farley Rodger Kruse Nancy Bennett Terry Franzen Eric Franzen Greg Franzen David Schein Julie Johnson Jim Byrne Quince Lane North Owen Street North Owen Street Linneman Road South Lancaster South Can- Dota Avenue West Prospect Avenue South Albert Street South Wa Pella Avenue South Wa Pella Avenue South Wa pella Avenue South Wa Pella Avenue Briarwood South Wa Pella Avenue Briarwood South Elmhurst Avenue North Emerson South Louis Street South Wa Pella Avenue West Prospect Manor West Prospect Manor West Prospect Manor NaWaTa Avenue South Wa Pella Avenue South Wa Pella Avenue Mal Holec, Quince Lane complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing. He wanted to know the purpose of a sidewalk inspector. Mr. Janonis explained that the town will be broken into sections; the employee will look for property maintenance issues and issue citations. Kimberly and Andy Skic, North Owen Street complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing, especially compared to neighboring communities. Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road asked if the Village has a shared agreement with the state to plow state routes, which we do. He also asked if our squad cars have cameras, and Mr. Janonis responded that they all have cameras and will be updated to digital cameras. Arlene Juracek, South Lancaster complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing, especially compared to neighboring communities. She asked if we could encourage residents to shovel their sidewalks especially along busy streets. Mr. Janonis said that although the state has relieved homeowners who shovel from liability, requiring shoveling could present problems for homeowners who are unable to do it themselves and can not afford to pay to have it done. Mrs. Jurascek said that downtown merchants are frustrated with the building code and there is a need for a workshop possibly with Fire, Community Development and Engineering involved dispelling rumors. Mr. Janonis suggested the recently formed downtown merchants group could organize this. She also stated that she thinks Ellen Divita has done a great job. Walter Fisher, South Can-Dota Avenue has worked on removing stray cats from his neighbor, but brought in an article about 400 stray cats collected at the Oasis Park. He is worried about disease issues with these cats. Mr. Janonis took a copy of the article, and will check into the matter. Kevin Christianson, West Prospect Avenue stated that this was his first meeting, and wanted to thank the Mayor and Trustees for a job well done. Eric Merts, South Albert Street stated that this was his first meeting and wondered who was running for the open trustee spot. Arlene Juracek stated that she was running in the April 17th election. Laura Traviolia, Julie Lannert, Judy and Steve O'Mara, Christy Watychowics, Nancy Bennett, Julie Johnson, Jim Byrne, all of South Wa Pella asked when the stop sign/traffic issue on Wa Pella will be examined by the board. They were told that after the first of the year there will be a neighborhood meeting probably held at Lincoln School and residents will be notified. Julie Johnson asked about the volume of traffic on the streets and was told that this will be discussed at the neighborhood meeting. Steve O'Mara, South Wa Pella Avenue would like residents to be notified not to pile leaves in the street when snow plows need to clean the street. The plows push the leaves in other people's yards. There was a general discussion on how the Village notifies residents about this issue. The leaf pickup and snow plow equipment are the same. Teri and Jim Archam, Briarwood discussed the issue of speeding in their neighborhood. Because they have no sidewalks, residents have to walk in the street. It is frightening, especially after dark, when cars speed down their road. They believe the majority of speeders come from the town homes and the car dealership. The vehicles from the strip mall knocked down their sign. There was a general discussion involving speed bumps and installation of lights. Community Development will follow up. They also felt the Village did a great job of snow plowing. Christy Watychowics, South Wa Pella Avenue said that the snow plowing was great. She also commended Trustees Hoefert, Corcoran and Skowron for voting on the smoking ordinance to protect the workers. Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue felt the Village does a great job of leaf pickup and did a great job of snow plowing. She wondered why we do not have an official Christmas lighting ceremony. There was a general discussion on the multi cultural aspects of the Village and holidays. If the downtown merchants were interested, they could bring this forward. Skip Farley, North Emerson Street voiced his disappointment on the smoking ordinance not taking into consideration the health aspect issue. Trustee Lohrstorfer said he checked the OSHA web site and found no articles on smoking in the workplace. He said that if this does not work out, it will be reviewed again. Mr. Farley also inquired on the status of the demolition at the comer of 83 & Busse. A general discussion about how the building had to be demolished carefully so not to damage the neighboring building that shared the same foundation. He also announced that the Special Events Commission received $1,000 from Walmart for the Celestial Celebration banquet. The Shining Star awards received 170 nominations. Rodger Kruse, South Louis Street said that the snow plowing was great; however, he discussed areas of town that need additional snow removal attention. He gave pictures to Mr. Janonis. He then discussed various areas of sight obstructions on private property including the southeast comer of Louis and Central. An article will be included in the next Village newsletter. Terry, Eric and Greg Franzen, West Prospect Manor said they are boy scouts and are attending the meeting in conjunction with earning a government badge. One of the boy scouts commented on how he felt speeding on Forest by Prospect High School was dangerous. Mr. Janonis said that due to its uniqueness, this road may be a candidate for speed bumps. David Schein, NaWaTa Avenue felt that the snow removal and cleaning of the Holiday Parade route in less than 36 hours was remarkable. He appreciated that there were no headlights on parade vehicles. He also appreciates the map being installed in the Community Center. As there was no more business to address, the meeting was adjourned a 10:40 a.m. Respe9 ly Submitted: I( t:P2~~ 4{ancy organ Human Servic Director H:NLOUcoffeewithcounciI12.06