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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1506_001COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A G E N D A Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time: Mount Prospect Senior Center Tuesday, October 10, 1995 50 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 1. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 IV. ROUTE 83, RE ST-CTOCT GOLF ROAD TO ROUTE 14 On March 9, 1994, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held a Public Hearing regarding its long-range Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) Plan, a part of which included the total reconstruction of Route 83 (Main Street) from Route 58 (Golf Road) to Route 14 (Northwest Highway) from its present four -lane configuration to a fully improved five -lane cross section. While there was near unanimity in the desperate need to rehabilitate the existing road surface, there was also voracious resident opposition to the proposed widening of the roadway. On March 19, the Village Board held a Public Meeting, attended by several hundred people who again expressed their opposition to the project as proposed. Subsequently, the Village Board issued an officiial rejection of the IDOT Plan and directed staff to enter into discussions that would substantially reduce the scope of the original project but would still achieve a reconstructed roadway with enhanced vehicular and pedestrian safety features. Over the next 18 months, Village staff met on numerous occasions with IDOT staff to discuss redesign parameters. One of the initial meetings included Mayor Farley, State Representative Carolyn Krause and State Senator Marty Butler who all articulated the need for a reconstructed roadway --preferably within the existing curbline. However, from early on in the discussion process, IDOT was adamant that due to Federal funding requirements and their own minimum design parameters, a reconstruction within the existing curb lines was not feasible. Written and oral communication was also made by several Village Trustees with both IDOT and the Governor's office. The result of this lengthy process is a revised Plan which, from a staff standpoint, achieves the major goals stated above. While the overall design is positive, it must still be recognized that a number of trees along the Route will unavoidably be lost and that the back of curb to back of curb width of the roadway will be increased by approximately four feet. The vast majority of the new road profile will be contained within existing right-of-way. Every effort has been made to reduce the impact of revised curb radii at intersections as well as required turn lanes. Lost trees will be replaced on a one-for-one basis while the loss of green space parkway on both the east and west sides of the roads has been minimized to the extent possible. NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE,, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGERFS OFFICE AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 7081392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD #7081392-6064. An informational meeting has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesd.y, October 10. From 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., the exhibits will be available for preview by the public with IDOT and Village staff on hand to discuss the project. At 7:30 p.m., the set Committee of the Whole meeting will begin and there will be a formal presentation of the revised Plan by IDOT staff followed by a question and answer period. Notice of the meeting has been given to residents and businesses residing along this stretch of Route 83. Additionally, signs have been posted in the public right- of-way along this stretch of road announcing the meeting and inviting any interested persons to attend. Finally, a Press Release was issued the week of October 2 again notifying the public of the meeting and inviting interested parties to attend. 4 14 MAI• ot 1-31:49:4 Personnel (Hiring of Independent Contractor) Tenth Amendment Issues Towing Contract Annexation Opportunities Density/Residential Redevelopment Opportunities Review of Gang Suppression Ordinance (9/96) MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 I.CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Gerald L. Farley; Trustees George Clowes, Richard Hendricks, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, and Irvana Wilks. Absent from the meeting was Trustee Timothy Corcoran. Also present were: Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Community Development Dire cfor William Cooney, Planning Coordinator Daniel Ungerleider, Police Chief Ronald Pavlock and Village Attorney Everette Hill. MINUTES Acceptance of the Minutes of September 12, 1995. Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Clowes to approve the Minutes. Minutes were accepted. Trustee Hendricks abstained. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. GUN REGULATION DISCUSSION Mayor Gerald Farley introduced the Gun Regulation topic. He stated this issue is being brought up now due to the SportMart request to consider local gun regulations in lieu of the current Cook County Ordinance which affects gun sales. SportMart requests the ability to sell long guns only and is not requesting handgun sales at this time. The Cook County Ordinance which became effective on September 1, 1994 states that retail gun establishments cannot be located within one-quarter mile of schools or parks. The location of the Mount Prospect SportMart store is within 800 feet of a small park in the Wedgewood area. M Greg Fix, sportMart General Coun 1, spoke. He started that the site in Mount' Prospect was under consideration long before the County Ordinance was approved. He stated that the'Village of forth Riverside previously approved an Ordinance which allows local gun licensing and control ,and would request the Board consider that Ordinance as a model for consideration. He stated that the sales of guns are related to hunting and sporting. chilef Pa clock spore. He stated that there are currently no legal firearms licensees In operation within the tillage of Mount Prospect. He stated there ,are three collectors which currently have licenses from the ATF, however, collectors are prohibited from selling guns to the general public. He stated his personal opinion as the chief of Police Is that he sees no reason that gun sales could not be banned at this time since there are currently no licensed gun dealers which would be affected at this time. General comments of the Village Board members included the following items: Some members` had concerns relating to the exception of selling guns outside the radius which has been established by Cook County. There seem to be very few areas within Mount Prospect which do not fall within the quarter mile radius at this time. Therefore, in order to be consistent, the Board could consider prohibiting sales in all areas of town instead of allowing there within very limited areas. Other comments included concern that the Village should create local rubes and may warm to consider reducing the radius which has previously' been established by Cook County to a radius that is more consistent with the community of Mount Prospect relative to locations of retail sales areas. Members felt it was important to , encourage proper firearms training whenever passible and encouraged, retailers to assist in providing' such training to patrons. Mayor Darty polled the Board to determine each membees stance on the regulatory Issue of gun sales thin Mount Prospect Mayor Farley stated he would support a total ban on the sale of guns and ammunition within the community. rd provided the following information: 4P 4F AL r-!r4ft, None. VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. Vill. 'ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted DAVID STRAHL DS/rcc Assistant Village Manager 2 MAYOR GERALD L WLEY TRU TR GEORGE A CLOWES TIMOTHY J CORCORAN RICHARD N HENDRICKS PAUL WM HOEFERT MICHAELE W SKOWRON IRVANA K WILKS VILLA" MANA"It MICHAEL E. JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A FIELDS Village of Mkount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 11kvXtW7& Mo Mr. Duane Carlson District Engineer Illinois Department of Transportation 201 West Center Court Schaumburg, Illinois 60196 Attention: Mr. Ken Hemstre'et Subject: SRA U.S. Route 83 Dear Mr. Carlson: else The Village of Mount Prospect, through this letter, hereby rejects the proposed roadway improvements for Illinois Route 83 as presented in IDOrs SRA Illinois Route 83 Draft Final Report and at the March 9, 1994 Open House. The improvements as proposed would adversely impact both the community as a whole and the residents and businesses who have property frontage along Route 83. The purpose of the SRA Program is to supplement the expressway system and improve long distance traffic on specific regional arterial routes. Such objectives are especially injurious to communities like Mount Prospect that have well-established residential and commercial corridors along these routes. Unfortunately,it appears that inadequate consideration was given to local concerns and needs. In rejecting the proposed plan, the Village of Mount Prospect remains adamant that the current condition of the road is extremely poor and presents safety and quality of life concerns which still must be addressed by IDOT. The Village offers the following comments in this fatter regard: Pavement condition (Golf Road to Prospect Avenue) requires complete reconstruction of the roadway including use of barrier curb in order to provide a smooth channelized driving surface. The bridge at Weller Creek must be reconstructed to accommodate safer drive lanes as well as to improve flow of waterway. Localized flooding problems must be addressed., Loss of trees must be minimized, except where safety concerns must be addressed. No additional right-of-way should be acquired. Access to existing commercial establishments must be maintained and, where possible, improved. The stoplights at Lonnquist Boulevard and Council Trail should be maintained. There should be no intensification of the truck route classification for the roadway or any increase in the current speed limit. Additional turning restrictions to and from Route 83, especially in the residential areas, must be minimized and based on legitimate safety factors. Substantial portions of U.S. Route 83 in Mount Prospect pass through well-established residential neighborhoods. Other portions of the roadway, especially in the Central Business District, already have commercial development within a few feet of the road surface. Such local conditions existed long before the intensified use of Route 83 and other SRA routes. These local conditions must take precedence when considering improvements to the roadway. The Village of Mount Prospect would welcome the opportunity to work with IDOT staff to develop a plan for the improvement of Route 83 consistent with the needs of our community. ery truly yours, GERALD L. "SKIP" FARLEY or Hn GEOR' E CLOWES TIMOTHY CORCORAN RICHARD HENDRICKS Trustee Trustee Trustee PAUL HO E,' WCHAELE SKOWRON I W VANA WILK,S Trustee Trustee Trustee September 26, 1995 Subject: Routs 83 Improvements Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 708 / 392-6022 TOO: 708 / 392-6064 The Village of Mount Prospect and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) cordially invite you to attend a public presentation of the proposed improvement of Illinois Route 83 from Illinois Route 58 to U.S. Route 14. Date: October 10, 1995 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Place: Senior Cliften Center 50 S. Emerson street Mount Prospect The purpose of this meeting will be to present the revised geometric plan as developed concurrently by IDOT and the Village of Mount Prospect staffs. The revised plan also includes input received at the Public Hearing which was held on March 9, 1994. From 6:00 to 7:30 pm the exhibits will be available for preview with IDOT and Village staff on hand to discuss the project. At 7:30 pm there will be a formal presentation of the revised plan by IDOT staff followed by a question and answer period. The public presentation will also be aired on cable station 6 in Mount Prospect. Due to the lapse of time since the first public heading and to acquaint you with the changes which have been made, the following summarizes the original and current revised plan. The original plan proposed to reconstruct Illinois Route 83 to provide two 11 foot wide lanes in each direction separated by an 11 foot painted median from Illinois Route 58 to south of Lincoln and from Milburn to Prospect. At the edges of pavement, barrier curbs were proposed to be constructed. To accommodate this roadway configuration would have required widening Illinois Route 83 a total of 15 feet. Between Lincoln and Milburn the existing pavement was proposed to only be resurfaced. Access at MAYOR GERALO L FARLEY TRUSTEES GEORGE A CLOWES rimoTHYJ CORCORAN RICHARD N HENDRICKS PAUL WM HOEFERT MICHAELE W SKOWRON Village of Mount Prospect IRVANA K WILKS VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E JANONIS 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A, FIELDS September 26, 1995 Subject: Routs 83 Improvements Phone: 708 / 392-6000 Fax: 708 / 392-6022 TOO: 708 / 392-6064 The Village of Mount Prospect and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) cordially invite you to attend a public presentation of the proposed improvement of Illinois Route 83 from Illinois Route 58 to U.S. Route 14. Date: October 10, 1995 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Place: Senior Cliften Center 50 S. Emerson street Mount Prospect The purpose of this meeting will be to present the revised geometric plan as developed concurrently by IDOT and the Village of Mount Prospect staffs. The revised plan also includes input received at the Public Hearing which was held on March 9, 1994. From 6:00 to 7:30 pm the exhibits will be available for preview with IDOT and Village staff on hand to discuss the project. At 7:30 pm there will be a formal presentation of the revised plan by IDOT staff followed by a question and answer period. The public presentation will also be aired on cable station 6 in Mount Prospect. Due to the lapse of time since the first public heading and to acquaint you with the changes which have been made, the following summarizes the original and current revised plan. The original plan proposed to reconstruct Illinois Route 83 to provide two 11 foot wide lanes in each direction separated by an 11 foot painted median from Illinois Route 58 to south of Lincoln and from Milburn to Prospect. At the edges of pavement, barrier curbs were proposed to be constructed. To accommodate this roadway configuration would have required widening Illinois Route 83 a total of 15 feet. Between Lincoln and Milburn the existing pavement was proposed to only be resurfaced. Access at Pine and Wills Streets was proposed to be restricted to right -in and right -out by the, construction of barrier islands. The existing traffic signals were proposed -to be ­ -1- modernized and the existing sidewalks impacted by the construction activities would be replaced. Due to the existing right -of -Way constraints the proposed sidewalks at some locations would have been constructed adjacent to the barrier curb. In addition, the bridge carrying Illinois Route 83 over Weller Creek was proposed to be reconstructed and the existing drainage system was to be replaced. To accommodate these improvements would have required the acquisition of additional right-of-way at a number of intersecting side streets and temporary construction easements would have been required to reconstruct driveways. REV,I.$E,D , 2 LAN .__ The revised plan also proposes to reconstruct Illinois Route 83 from Illinois Route 58 to south of Lincoln and from Milburn to Prospect but to a different configuration. The revised plan will provide two 11 foot wide through lanes in each direction with no continuous median. This will require widening Illinois Route 83 a total of only 4 feet. At the intersections of Lonnquist and Council Trail, left turn lanes (11 feet wide) are proposed to be constructed. This will require widening Illinois Route 83 a total of 15 feet at these two "intersections only. Barrier curbs are proposed to be constructed at the edges of pavement. Between Lincoln and Milburn the existing pavement will be resurfaced only. Left turns from Illinois Route 83 at Pine and Wills Streets will be prohibited in both directions via signing. At Milburn access will be limited to right4n and right -out via signing. The existing traffic signals will be modernized. Sidewalks will be replaced where impacted by construction activities. To provide a sufficient parkway, the width of the proposed sidewalk will be reduced to 4 feet at some locabions. The bridge over Weller" Creek will be reconstructed and the exisung drainage system will be replaced. These improvements will require the acquisition of additional right-of-wAy from fewer properties. Temporary construction easements will still be required to reconstruct driveways. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer at 870-5640 or Chris Snyder, Project Manager, IDOT. DATE: October 10, 1995: TIME: 8:00 - 8:30 PM PLE: Mount Prospect Senior Citizen Center',u treronStreet , Y, r. ;Mount Prospect, Illinois ,o f R The Village of Mount Prospect and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) staffs will make a presentation of the proposed improvement of Illinois Route 83, extending from Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road) to Illinois route 14 (Northwest Highway).. The schedule for this meeting is as follows, and will be televised on Mount Prospect Cable TV Channel 8, beginning at 7*30 PM: 8:00 - 7.:30 P M Public preview of exhibits with IDOT and Village staffs 7:30 - 8:30 PM committee of the. Whole Meeting to discuss revised improvement plan. Public input is invited. For additional information, contact Jeff 'ulbecker, Village Engineer, at 870-5040. MAYOR GERALD L."FARLEY TRUSTEES GEORGE A, CLOWEE TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN RICHARD N,, HENDRICKS PAUL WM, HOEFERT MICHAELE W, SKOWRON � 1 a of Mount t1020r to s ` e c IRVANA K. WILKS VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JA,NONIS 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 (� VILLAGE CLERK CAROL A, FIELD h Phone. 708 % 392-6000 Fax: 7018 / 392.6022 TDD: 708 0 392-6064 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING' DATE: October 10, 1995: TIME: 8:00 - 8:30 PM PLE: Mount Prospect Senior Citizen Center',u treronStreet , Y, r. ;Mount Prospect, Illinois ,o f R The Village of Mount Prospect and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) staffs will make a presentation of the proposed improvement of Illinois Route 83, extending from Illinois Route 58 (Golf Road) to Illinois route 14 (Northwest Highway).. The schedule for this meeting is as follows, and will be televised on Mount Prospect Cable TV Channel 8, beginning at 7*30 PM: 8:00 - 7.:30 P M Public preview of exhibits with IDOT and Village staffs 7:30 - 8:30 PM committee of the. Whole Meeting to discuss revised improvement plan. Public input is invited. For additional information, contact Jeff 'ulbecker, Village Engineer, at 870-5040. A report on,'Economic Development Activities .......... Mount Prospect. Illinois Vol. I Number 4 Jim Grabowskil Editor September 1995 RANDHURST TO SEE NEW MOVIE THEATERS General Cinema has plans to build a 16 theater,, 50,000 square foot complex to open in the Summer of 1996. This theater, north of the shopping mall, will be the largest first -run theater in the Chicago area. Its expansion will serve the growing consumer market and be a welcomed addition to Randhurst. PAPS ULTIMATE BAR AND GRILL OPENS Hungry for a burger and a friendly atmosphere? Then head down to PAPS. Burgers and sand- wiches are their specialty. PAPS is located at 1904 South Elmhurst Rd., one block south of Algonquin Road. •M P 0�1 I � AQ91 - raima M PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENEURS The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has commenced operation at the Mount Prospect Village Hall on August 13th. The SBDC is a service and referral center for entrepreneurs and small business owners in northern Cook County. It provides at no cost, services ranging from management counseling, to guidance on technology commercialization. SBDC counselors meet with individuals and companies seeking business advice and technical assistance. The SBDC also has it's own loan fund, The MicroLoan Lending Program, which is a joint effort of the Evanston Business Investment Corp., and 16 area banks. Through this program businesses can obtain loans between $2000415,000 for a minimum term of 3 years.The SBDC meets with approximately 600 clients a year and has helped obtain nearly $8 million in financing for companies over the last 3 years. Appointments will be scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Individuals interested in meeting with a counselor should call 708-866-1817 to schedule an appointment. As previously mentioned in this newsletter, AM Multigraphics is moving from their location at 1800 Central Rd. They have decided to keep their office operations in Mount Prospect and relocating 220 jobs to 431 Lakeview in the Kensington Business Center. Meanwhile, 150 people will remain on an interim basis at the Central Road facility. The manufacturing division is moving to smaller quarters in Arlington Heights. VILLAGE COMPLETES RETAIL STUDIES The Planning Division of the Community Development Depart- ment recently completed two studies dealing with retail vacancies in the Village. The first focused on community and neighborhood shopping centers, the second con- centrated on the downtown and Prospect Ave. shopping areas. These studies list owners, lease rates., and available square footage. Both surveys are available in the Planning Office at the Village Hall, 100 S. Emerson Street. Village of Mount Prospect 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (708) 392-6004 Economic Development UPDATE Se der 1,995 KENSINGTON CENTER FOR BUSINESS WELCOMES NEW COMPANIES Two new businesses will be opening their doors shortly in the Kensington Center. Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company, which provide custom detail treatments to autos such as pinstripping, and tires, will open in August. Hyundai Machine Tools, manufacturers of lathes and machining centers,, purchased 411 Kingston Ct. in June. The facility is 42,000+ square feet and will bring 25 jobs to Mount Prospect. RANDHURST ACTIVITY Now open in Randhurst are: *Pretzel Maker *Gap -Old Navy Store *Concept To Print *Taco Bell *Easy Spirit Shoe *Nostalgic Images *Lovely Nails *Frederick's of Hollywood Opening late Summer to Fall are: *Cinnabon *Great Clips *Infinite Quality Infinite Quality is a minority-owned body care product store. This is Infinite Quality's first retail store in the nation. Welcome to all! HANDLE WITH CARE Handle With Care Packaging Store franchise opened in early May at 490A E. Euclid Avenue, east of Jewel Food Store. The store is part of a franchise chain of retail outlets that custom package, insure and ship almost anything anywhere. Miriam Simons, part owner, with her brother Steve, said "there is no limit in terms of size, shape or type of item that we can handle - furniture, stuffed animals, pictures, fine china,, art, even delicate computer equipment. " Visit or call the Packaging Store at (708)797- 8373. MANDARIN WAY STIRRING THINGS UP Mandarin Way is the latest addition to Mt. Prospect's array of restaurant' choices. They specialize in Chinese Mandarin foods, and the phone number is 298-1188. They are located in the Brentwood Shopping Center at Wolf and Kensington Roads. MORE SHOPPING AT GOLF" PLAZA II Super Crown Book Store and SuperTrak Auto Parts Store, located at the south end of Golf Plaza 11 are completing the finishing touches on what should be a fantastic addition to the center. SuperTrak has opened and Super Crown is to follow in mid-August. Tell us what you think! This is our fourth newsletter. We want your news and comments. ADDITIONAL OPENINGS IN MOUNT PROSPECT May included the openings of C & H Company, 36 N. Main St.; Chicago Video Electronics, 1729 W. Algonquin; Opentech Realty Inc., 259 E. Rand Rd.; Orion Consulting Svc., 200 E. Evergreen, Ste. 110; Luggage Ltd., 500 E. Northwest Hwy. Recently opening in Mount Prospect are: Asian Econo Import Store, 1731 W. Algonquin Rd.; Pacific Zephyr of Chicago, specializing in kitchen appliances, 2318 S. Elmhurst; and 5A!s Pest Control, 613A N. Main; The Discount Shop (Men's Clothing), 1160 S. Elmhurst Rd.; Road Pilot., 1001 E. Algonquin Rd.; SINA International, 1970 Carboy Rd. The Village would like to extend them a warm welcome and best wishes. MOUNT PROSPECT HIRES NEW PLANNING COORDINATOR The Department of Community Development recently hired Dan Ungerleider to fill the position of Planning Coordinator. Dan gradu- ated from Iowa State Univ. with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community and Regional Planning. He began his career in Wausau serving the Regional Plan Commis- sion and then returned to the north- west suburbs.Dan is responsible for the coordination of the Village's current and long range planning efforts. You can contact Dan at 818- 5312 if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding residential or commercial develop- ment within Mount Prospect. Village of Mount Prospect 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, IL 60056 is 392-600#