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Home My WebLink About3094_001MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 26, 1996 ININgOMMILOX01r Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. Present at the meeting were: Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Arlene Juracek and Irvana Wilks. Trustee Richard Hendricks arrived at 8.45 p.m. Staff present included Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Public Works Director Glen Andler, Deputy Public Works Director Sean Dorsey, Finance Director Brian Caputo, Assistant Finance Director Carol Widmer. II. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of November 12, 1996. Motion made by Trustee Clowes and Seconded by Trustee Corcoran to accept the minutes. Trustee Wilks requested a change to page 4 to include a statement under general trustee comments to the effect that police officers should be trained to, recognize code violations. -,She also requested an addition to page 5 to include a suggestion that code inspectors be available on the weekends or after hours for code enforcement. ,Minutes were approved with revisions. CITIZENS +r - None. Public Works Budget Review: Public Works Director Glen Andler provided a general overview of the department and various division accomplishments for 1996. He also provided an overview of the proposed budget items for 1997. General Comments by the Village Board Members included the following items. Trustees commented on, the fact that' despite the aggressive replacement of sidewalks citizens still walk in the street instead of on the sidewalk. There was also a discussion as to the cost and reasons behind why wells are maintained in the village. Some discussion also took place as to the cost difference between recycling and not recycling refuse. Discussion also took place as to the cost of the extended leaf pick up program. Mr. Andler responded to a number of the comments. He stated that the, village maintains 5 wells which is down from 17 when the village provided water only from the wells. The wells are maintained as the emergency water back up system. The proposed cost of rehabilitating a well is the first rehab since 1985. The interconnections with other JAWA communities do not provide enough water capacity to service the community so a scaled back well system is maintained for emergency water service. He further stated that the cost of the extended leaf pick up program is significantly less than originally requested by the vendor. Village staff is verifying the amount of material which is picked up and the'willage is only paying for the amount verified. Trustee Clowes provided a graphic illustration of the' need to increase the funding for street resurfacing and reconstruction. He stated many of ,the roads were substandard by today's criteria and the limited funding allotted in the 1980's has now necessitated the change in the funding in this budget. NON -DEPARTMENT BUDGET ITEMS Finance Director Brian -Caputo =provided a=general' overview of theitems which constitute non -departmental budget items. He highlighted the aggressive debt payback, amount for this fiscal year, as in past budgets. He, also highlighted the health and liability insurance expenditures. The village is self funded for these coverages and purchases excess coverage for claims over a specific dollar value. The, health insurance expenditure is anticipated to increase -approximately 12% for next fiscal year. Police Squad Fleet Replacement Discussion Village Manager Janonis presented an option to purchase 20 new Chevy Caprice squad cars under the 1997 budget which would effectively provide enough squads for departmental use until 1999. This proposal is based on the fact that_GMhas terminated production of the Caprice and the only comparable vehicle available is from a single vendor. Purchasing the -vehicles ahead of schedule will lock in a specific price and allow for the marketplace to determine if other.vendors are going to provide squads besides Ford in the Crown Victoria model. There are funds available to make this bulk purchase due to vehicle replacement funding previously allotted. The additional vehicles would be mothballed until needed for replacement, other, communities have utilized this approach to respond to_the vehicle supply situation. .He is requesting the Village Board Members to consider this: option as part of the 1997 budget. 2 General Comments by the Village Board Members included the following items Numerous trustees requested additional information as to the cost of conversion of the vehicles, the cost of maintaining the vehicles in a mothballed state, what effect the storage would have on the warranty period, the cost of duplicating inventory parts, and the cost of retraining personnel to maintain vehicles from a different manufacturer. p - Village Manager Janonis stated that staff would provide additional research material to the board to consider at the village board meeting on December 3, 1996. However, since the availability.of the vehicles is only guaranteed until December 3 the final decision would most likely have to made at that meeting. FINANCE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Finance i i i i r vi verview oft e commission's recommendations for the village r to c nsi er s part of their final determination of the,1997.budget.: The Finance Commission generally supported the proposed 1997 Budget as submitted. Items of special interest are listed below: 1. The Finance Commission opposes the formation of a Merit Pay Pool which would provide lump -sum bonuses -to certain non -bargaining unit employees based upon performance. The vote on the proposal was 4 in favor of the pool and 5 opposed. Some commissioners are opposed to the concept of merit pay on philosophical grounds; others have concerns about how a merit pay plan would be administered. 2. The Finance Commission recommends that budgeted expenditures of the Communication Division not exceed the estimated revenues to be received from the Cable TV franchise fees. The vote was 8 -1. 3. The Finance Commission supports the addition of an administrative Community Service Officer in the Police Department. The vote was 8 -1. 4. The Finance Commission: recommends that the purchase of a,. -cholesterol machine be shifted from the 1998 forecast -budget to the.1997 budget because estimated revenues would offset the cost of the machine. The vote was 9 - 0. 5. The Finance Commission, recommends that the Fire Training Academy be reinstated in the proposed 1997 budget because its estimated revenues would offset its expenditures. The vote was 9 - 0: : - 3 6. The Finance Commission opposes continued funding of, downtown white Christmas lights. The vote was 3 in favor of continued funding and 6 opposed. 7. The Finance Commission supports "Option 4" for the Village's street improvement program and recommends that the program be funded on a pay- as-you-go basis rather than through the issuance of bonds. The vote was 9 - 0. Finance CommissionerAnn'Smilanic made a presentation to the board as to why option number 4 as recommended by public works should be approved by the village board to accelerate the reconstruction -and resurfacing the deficient streets in the community. She also provided an overview as to where the additional funds could be found to fund this pay-as-you-go program. Among the items she suggested to be redirected were the funds set aside for Christmas lights in the downtown,: the merit pay pool,, sales takes proceeds which currently fund the debt for streets, the general fund money which is used to support the communications division due to the shortfall of franchise fees, and motor fuel tax funds (MFT). New revenue sources recommended is an increase in the vehicle sticker by $2 annually and an increase in the utility tax from 2% to 4%. General Comments by the Village Board Members included the following items. Village board members were concemed that the timing of this discussion may not be appropriate based on the stage -of approval the budget is in at this time. However, this topic is critical and additional discussion is necessary to determine a plan to resolve this issue. Board members were also concerned about increasing the utility tax at this time and additional study is necessary. General Consensus of Village Board: Trustee Corcoran was supportive of considering option 4 to fund the street reconstruction and resurfacing program. However, he is concerned about the impact on the budget at this stage and would not be supportive of the budget reductions recommended -by the Finance Commission. He would consider an increase in the vehicle sticker as a funding source, but is 'not supportive of the increase in the utility tax at this time. He thanked the Finance Commissioners for all their work and recommendations to the village board. Trustee Hoefert concurred with Trustee Corcoran's comments and is not supportive of -the recommended reductions- by the commission to fund the road program. He thanked the Finance Commissioners for all their work and recommendations to the village board. - 4 Trustee Juracek was not supportive of increasing the utility tax at this time due to the possible impact of attempting to collect the tax from out-of-state service providers. She encouraged more study of the Finance Commission recommendations to resolve this issue. She thanked the Finance Commissioners for all their work and recommendations to the village board. Trustee Clowes felt that the funding for:this proposal should be limited to utilizing current revenues and should not increase taxes to fund the proposal. He encouraged a thorough review of current operations to prioritize needs and levels of services. He recommended removing the funding for the Christmas lights and use the funds for service needs. He recommended a review of the.merit pool and cable operations to determine if funding should be shifted. He suggested the village board review the possibility of charging ambulance fees for general revenue purposes. He felt the village may be subsidizing insurance companies for this service. He felt the board must review the overall tax burden for citizens. He thanked the Finance Commissioners for all theirwork and recommendations to the village board. Trustee Wilks supported the continued funding of the merit plan pool and using general funds for cable operations. She also supported adding back in the Fire Training Academy and funding the purchase of the cholesterol machine recommended by Human Services. The funding for Christmas lights should be maintained as originally proposed. She wouldiike to review the impact of repaying bonds through utility taxes before moving forward with. this funding source. She thanked the Finance Commissioners for all their work and recommendations to the village board. Village Manager Janonis stated that the Fire Academy was removed because departments were required to meet specific budget targets and in order to reduce the overall percentage increase for the department items were removed regardless of whether the items had offsetting revenue. The pay-as-you-go option is. the most prudent; however, an overall capital improvement budget with long term road improvements included is expected to be addressed during the coming year and should assist in laying out a plan for a long term solution. Consensus of the Village Board There was general support to approve the 1997, budget as presented. However, schedule a meeting in the near future with the Finance Commission to determine the preferred strategy to address the need of reconstruction and resurfacing the streets which are in the most need of repairs. 6� Trustee Clowes stated he was unwilling to increase taxes to fund roads and is concerned that expenditures are increasing faster than revenues. Trustee Hendricks requested the village board approve the addition of a K-9 unit to assist the police department. Chief Ron Pavlock stated that the department did not request a K-9 unit because the department has other priorities and the police can receive K-9 related services from other communities without incurring the costs of maintaining a K-9 unit. Consensus of the Village Board There was no support to include funding for a K-9 unit. Trustee_ Clowes requested $2000 be designated from undetermined sources of the budget for TAP -Mount °Prospect for fiscal Year -1997. He stated that TAP is expecting to receive a grant in the near future to match funds provided by the village. Consensus of the Village Board Support allotting $2000; from undetermiined sources"to fund TAP -Mount Prospect activities for fiscal year 1997. Discussion of Police Traffic Related Items Chief Pavlock stated that the purchase of a photo radar unit was expected to cost approximately $100,000. He also stated that the state legislature has limited the use of photo radar and judges have not recognized the citations as valid tickets. The purchase of a smart tailer which could be moved from location to location to illustrate speed in heavy traffic areas is recommended at this time and the police staff could continue to research the possible use of photo radar. Consensus of the Village Board Board members were supportive of the purchase of a smart"trailer to illustrate speed to motorists. However, staff w uested to continue to research the implications' of eventually purchasing the photo radar.,-' Board members were supportive of funding the merit plan pool, continue funding cable with general fund money to make up'the shortfall of franchise fees, add back in .the fire training academy, approve the addition of a Community Service Officer (CSO), purchase a cholesterol machine for Human R Services, and funding Christmas lights as proposed. All other budget items were approved as presented. Trustee Hendricks stated he was opposed to adding the CSO.. Trustee Clowes stated he was supportive of the additional CSO if existing expenditures were offset by the cost of this addition. Trustee Hendricks voiced concern about how the village board responds to Finance Commission recommendations. He felt the recommendations should be followed and would like to see commission recommendations for each department before the committee of the whole meeting to discuss funding for the individual department. V. OTHER BUSINESS Village Manager Janonis thanked all participates involved in the budget process. Trustee Juracek recognized two Eagle Scouts who recently achieved the Eagle Scout rank. Trustee. Clowes provided an overview of EAV trends in the village and the impact of reassessment on property taxes paid. Market values of residential property is increasing faster than commercial and industrial because much of the non- residential taxpayers are moving out of'Cook County. Trustee Wilks stated the Cook County Economic Development Council is organizing a response to the impact of property tax increases on residents due to reductions of commercial and industrial taxpayers. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager 7 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER FROM: WILLIAM J. COONEY, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPIN. DATE: DECEMBER 5,1996 SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROGRAM - PHASE I (1997) Downtown Mount Prospect has undergone many improvements and changes over the last 15 years. More specifically, the Village has made a considered effort to invest in making right-of-way improvements throughout the downtown area. These improvements included upgrading and paving existing streets, installing brick paved sidewalks, street lighting, parkway trees, benches and trash receptacles. Each of these earlier streetscape improvement projects were funded through a combination of general funds, motor fuel tax funds, Community Development Block Grant funds and contributions made by the benefitting property owners. The areas that received these improvements are as follows: • Busse/Wille Special Service Area (1982) • Main Street to Emerson Street (1984/1985) • Wille Street to Pine Street (1985/1986) • Main Street to Emerson Street (1989/1990) Attached for your consideration are the plans for Phase I of the Village's most recent proposed downtown streetscape improvement efforts. Phase I of this program shall include the two blocks west of Pine Street between Central Road and Northwest Highway. Funding for these improvements was included as part of the 1996 and 1997 budget programs which allotted up to $500,000 to be spent on streetscape improvements in the downtown TIF District area during 1996/1997. Over the last year, staff has worked with the Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission (BDDRC), area businesses and a consultant hired with the approval of the Village Board, to research and design a downtown streetscape program. BDDRC reviewed and approved the attached proposal for Phase I improvements on August 29, 1996. The streetscape improvements will include the repair and replacement of existing sidewalks, brick pavers, curb and gutter, handicapped accessible ramping, installation of parkway plantings, pedestrian street lights, electrical service, park benches, trash receptacles and new passive park areas. The result of our efforts is the attached plan for the downtown streetscape program prepared by Dames & Moore/MCE and Land Design Collaborative. The attached plan illustrates and describes our inventory, analysis and Michael E. Janonis December 5, 1996 Page 2 concept plan for downtown streetscape improvements for the downtown TIF District area. In addition, the plan illustrates our proposal for the new landscaped area originally approved as part of Ordinance #3210 for the property adjacent to the automobile service station at 310 West Northwest Highway and the intersection of Northwest Highway and Central Road. These improvements (Phase I) will continue the Village's investment in the downtown's right-of- way areas and enhance the physical environment and economic well being of the Central Business District by attracting, encouraging and facilitating future public and private investment throughout the downtown. The proposed plans provide a "template" for future private development and right- of-way improvements throughout the downtown. Given that several areas of the downtown are currently being reviewed for redevelopment, these areas are not proposed to receive these design improvements until the redevelopment occurs. In all, the cost to provide the full extent of these improvements to the entire downtown triangle study area, would be an estimated $3.5 million in total. Staff would pursue alternative funding sources to supplement the Village's investment. The construction of Phase I will begin in Spring of 1997 with an anticipated completion date of November 1, 1997. At this time, staff is asking that the Village Board of Trustees direct staff to begin preparations for the construction of Phase I and furthermore, to support the 1997 Budget allocation for the streetscape program. Staff and representatives of Land Design Collaborative and Dames & Moore will attend the upcoming Village Board meeting to make a formal presentation and answer any comments or questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me at 818-5328 if you wish to discuss these matters further. WJC:hg X\USEAS\COMDEV\I)AN\STRTSCPE.MEM BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, August 29, 1996 The meeting of the Mount Prospect Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission (BDDRC) was called to order by Chairman Hal Predovich at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 29, 1996 in the Lower Level Conference Room of Village Hall, 100 S. Emerson St.,Mount Prospect, Illinois. t .. Members of the Commission present: Bart Keljik, Keith Youngquist, Ralph Stadler, Calvin Huber, Joseph Janisch and Hal Predovich. Members absent: Keith Youngquist and John Eile Also present were Norman Kurtz, Acting Chairman of the Economic Development Commission and Daniel Ungerleider, Planning. Coordinator. A motion was moved and seconded for the approval of the minutes of July 25, 1996. The minutes were approved unanimously. Hal Predovich presented to the Commission a letter from Tod Curtis dated August 16, 1996 and the response by the Mayor dated August 22, 1996 (see attached). Hall Predovich summarized the letters stating that Mr: Curtis continues to be interested in selling his property for redevelopment. Mr. Norman Kurtz, Acting Chairman of the Economic Development Commission introduced himself to the Commission. He explained that besides his involvement with the Economic Development Commission, he has a vested interest in the downtown given his ownership of property in the 200 block of West Busse Avenue. Mr. Kurtz asked the Commission to provide the status of downtown projects, i.e. Northwest Electric Daniel Ungerleider, Planning Coordinator, stated that staff will be visiting Northwest Electric's new Crystal Lake facility in September. During the visit, staff will discuss Northwest Electric's options within Mount Prospect's downtown. W. Ungerleider told the Commission that facade improvements for Mr. Nitzke's building at 22 West Busse Avenue were progressively approaching completion. Page 2 Mr. Ungerleider provided the Commission the background and status of the Village's current t intention to establish and install a downtown, streetscape program. Mr. Ungerleider introduced Mr. Richard Hayden of Land Design. Colaberative (LDC). The land design consultant was hired by the Village to provide assistance with the matters. liar. Hayden provided LDC"s background and explained that their approach was to develop a streetscape programt will * prove opportunity for downtown redevelopment. LDC is c=ently workingon a ten million dollar streetscape renovation program for Evanston, Illinois. Mr. Hayden explained that LDC has been coiranissioned by the "Village to complete two tasks: develop an overall downtown streetscape program and to install the first $500,000 of these improvements in 1997. Mr. Kurtz • that it is very important fitial design, the •.t • • pedestrian •whateverCommissione d. Mr. Kurtz" an �" •investigatingapproaches • moving Main Street traffic . inquired throughdowntown, i.e. by-pass or twin one-way streets. Mr. Hayden stated that,although staff has presented the concept of developing, a "boulevard" on Main Street between Central and Northwest Highway, LDC is not a trWic engineermg firm •• •• •.ffi h. respectivedy for The Commission viewed illustrations of differew sidewalk design requireasked if these improvelnents were premature given the redevelopment of the property would theimprovements • be removed and as_ wb • u.areas • ,•. arra ••.wW • be� ray ,• • .m .n designated redeveloped. These benefit •the overall plan in that theywjU be designed to incorporated, the designelements of •• • plan. Mr. Ungerleider explained that the two westerrunost blocks, "TriState's block and lake's Pizza blocks, are least likely to be redeveloped given their existing condition and their size. Staff is Page 3 therefore proposing that these two blocks receive the initial downtown streetscape improvements. Mr. Hayden displayed maps illustrating the two blocks and the proposed improvements. After some discussion, the Commission agreed that the plan is sound. The Commission discussed the parking conditions of lake's Pizza. Currently, Jake's parking extends into the public right-of- way where a sidewalk would be located. The Commission agreed that the Village should not dedicate public property for the exclusive use of one property owner. Mr. Calvin Huber made a motion', seconded by Joseph Janisch, recommending =royal of the proposed streetscape improvements for the right-of-way adjacent to those blocks south of Central Road, North of Northwest Highway, and west of Pine Street, (specifically including the right-of- way adjacent to Jake's Pizza at the northwest comer of Elmhurst Avenue and Northwest Highway). The motion was approved unanimously by a vote of 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Daniel Ungerleider Planning Coordinator MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES George A. Clowes Timothy J. Corcoran Richard N. Hendricks Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek Irvana K Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Carol A. Fields 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 AGENDA BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, December 11, 1996 Village Hall 100 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Phone: 847/392-6000 Fax: 847/392-6022 TDD: 847/392-6064 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AUGUST 29, 1996) MEETING IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Informal Discussion and Recap of Recent Village Downtown Development Efforts V. NEW BUSINESS VI. 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 100 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD #847-392-6064. Director Glen R, Andler Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Village Engineer Jeffrey A. Wulbecker Administrative Aide Dawn L. Wucki Solid Waste Coordinator M„ Lisa Angell Water/Sewer Superintendent Roderick O'Donovan Streets/adildings Superintendent Paul Bures Forestry/Grounds Superintendent Sandra M. Clark Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent James E„ Guenther /""bunt Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Phone 647/870-5640 Fax B47/253-9377 TDD 847/392-1235 AGENDA MEETING LOCATION: Public Works Department 1700 West Central Road Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING DATE AND TIME: Monday December 9, 1996 7:30 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Citizens to be Heard V. Old Business A. 3 -Way Stop Sign Request at Marina Street & Council Tr. VI. New Business A. Speed Limit Change Request from 30 mph to 25 mph on Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Main Street B. Removal of Parking Restriction/One-Way Restriction/Turn Restriction on Weller Ln between Busse Ave & Cleven Ave C. Parking Restriction on the Eastside of Elmhurst Ave between Post Office Mail Drop Box Driveways D. Yield Sign Request on Stratford Place at Meadow Ln & Wedgewood Ln E. Variation Request to Allow Berm and Shrub on Public Right -Of -Way at 1425 Burning Bush Ln F. Stop Sign Relocation Request from Wheeling Road at Elderberry Lane to Wheeling Road at the 500 Block Dogwood Ln G. 4 -Way Stop Sign Request at School St & Thayer St VII. Adjournment NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEED SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET, MOUNT PROSPECT, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD 847/392-6064 ************************************************************************************************* ******** TO ALL COMMISSION MEMBERS ******** IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING ****** ******** PLEASE CALL SEAN WON 870-5640 IN ADVANCE ****** ************************************************************************************************* Recycled Paper - Printed With Soy Ink 3 -WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST AT MARINA STREET & COUNCIL TRAIL This item was discussed at the October 1996 Safety Commission Meeting. The item was deferred until a response was received from the City of Des Plaines concerning a speed limit reduction on Marina Street within the City of Des Plaines. The Village Traffic Engineer sent a letter (attached) to the City of Des Plaines requesting that the speed limit of Marina Street be reduced from 30 mph to 20/25 mph on October 17, 1996 as instructed by the Safety Commission. The City of Des Plaines sent a response (attached) to the Village on Novdmber 25, 1996. According to this response, the City of Des Plaines states: 1. The posted speed limit of 30 mph is appropriate for Marina street. Therefore, the City of Des Plaines believes the 30 mph speed limit is a safe and reasonable speed limit. 2. To artificially lower the speed limit would only result in additional speed limit violations rather than control vehicles to a reasonable speed. Three residents who attended the October Safety Commission meeting were informed that this item will again be discussed at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, Deember 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department. Director (-,l-,n q Fr ;i�r .+IAghY '..aMOrN Water/Sewer Su Roderick. 0 Donovan Deputy Director Sean P Dorsey Streets/Buildin s Superintendent 9 P Village Engineer A ` N-roecror g+n ' N+ r C�, Paul Sures (ores /Grounds try Superintendent Jeffrey 77Sandra Administrative Fide � 0 •+ M Clark Dawn L.. `/h,eeivR 4 Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent 10 James E Guentner Solid Waste Coordinator 4 " M Lisa Fna=d Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Phone e47/e70-5640 Fax 847/253-9377 TDO 647/392-1235 October 17,1996 Mr. Timothy P. Oakley, P.E. City Engineer City of Des Plaines 1420 Miner/Northwest Highway Des Plaines, Illinois 60056 Re: Marina Street Speed Limit Dear Mr. Oakley: The Villaae of Mount Prospect Safety Commission discussed a resident's request for a 3-w2y stop sign at the intersection of Marina Street and Council Trail on October 14, 1996. The Village of Mount Prospect and residents are in agreement that this intersection does not meet the stop sign warrant and installing stop signs at this intersection may not slow down the traffic. During the discussion, the Village Safety Commission found that the speed limit of Marina Street is 30 mph while that of Council Trail is only 20 mph. The Safety Commission believes that the difference of the speed limits between the two streets is too great to effectively enforce the 20 mph speed limit on Council Trail. Therefore. the Village of Mount Prospect req. -,jests that the City of Des Plaines lower the speed limit of Marina Street to 2_0 mph or, as a maximum. 25 mph. The October Safety Commission Minutes is attached for your informatior.. If you have any question; please give me a call. Very truly yours. an Won. P E. d.. Traffic Enaineer c: Village Manager Michael E. Janonis Director of Public Works Glen Andler DES PLia I NES—ENG I NEER I'JG 391 ,6 19 P - 0 CITY OF DES PLAINES 1420 MINER/NORTHWEST HIGHWAY U DES PLAINES. ILLINOIS SOOIS- 1498 ,11 [847):3U 1-5800 Mr. Sean Won, P.E. Ref. j 96624 Traffic Engineer Village of Mount Prospect 1.700 W. Central Road Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Reference: Marina Street -Speed Limit Dear Mr. Won: Pursuant to your request, the City's Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAG) reviewed the speed limit of Marina Street with respect to that of Council Trail. Our speed study of Marina Street, of which you have a copy, confirms that the posted speed l.init of 30 mph is appropriate for tho stro®t. Therefore, wa hp -Zieve 30 mph is a safe and reasonable speed limit for the street. To artificially lower the speed limit would only rocult in additional spep-d limit violations rather than controlling vehicles to a reasonable speed. Your experience with speeders along Council Trail may be an indication of an unreasonable posted speed limit. With the exception of the school zone, a 20 mph speed limit seems low given Lhe use of the road as a collector street in addition to the street's smooth, wide pavement cross section and number of regulatory signs. We suggeot that the Viilago conduct a spoad study along Council Trail to deteiiine the 85th percentile speed. The STAG also believes the two spered limits may be enforced independently due to the right-angle inL-ersedtion o_ Marina 6troct with Council Trail. If you should have any questions regarding the above information, please feel free to call me at (844) "391-5390. Very truly yours, Tr P. Maley, P.E. City Engineer TPo; tpo Cc: STAC Dc -,g o.L- cn.=;rP tnr r.r.:nr-rove s ry pt�rc��' I_!Sin� rete led �a�tr o ay' �PRINTEO wiTH Speed Limit Change Request from 30 mph to 25 mph on Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Main Street Requested by: The Safety Commission (All residents on Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Main Street were informed that this will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department) Request: Lower the Speed Limit of Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Main Street from 30 mph to 25 mph Note that the following sections of Busse Ave have speed limits lower than 30 mph: Busse Ave between Weller Ln and We -Go Trail (20 mph Speed Limit) Busse Ave between Main Street and Mt. Prospect Rd (25 mph Speed Limit) Comments: Staff Observations: A speed survey of cars on Busse Ave was performed in September, 1996 (attached), The 65th percentile speed was between 30 - 33 mph which indicates the occurrence of random speeding. A total of 60 surveys were sent out in October, 1996 to collect and analyse the resident's opinion. 43 surveys were returned to the Village. 39 residents favored and 4 residents were against the proposed speed limit change. Recommendations: The Village Traffic Engineer recommends: Lower the speed limit on Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Main Street from: 30 mph to: 25 mph SPEED STUDY- ----Street: Busse Ave (West of Can -Dols Ave Direction: Eastbound Dale Time 1-19120-21 24-25126-27 22-23124-25 28-291,304; 26-27128-29 1 30-3111 34-35 36-37 38-39140-41 1 Over 41 9/4/96 from 1:23:00 PM 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/4/96 2:00 PM 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 9/4/96 3:00 PM 2 1 4 3 8 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 9/4/96 4:00 PM 2 1 1 4 1 3 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 9/4/96 5:00 PM 4 4 4 5 6 5 4 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 9/4/96 before 6:00:00 PM 6 1 3 1 4 9 5 3 01 0 0 0 Total 20 9 14 4 1 21 21 19 1 11 5 5 1 0 2 0 85 Spee Dale 9/5/96 9/5/96 9/5/96 9/5/96 9/5/96 9/5/96 9/5/96 Time from 12:00:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM before 7:00:00 PM 1-19 20-21122-23 24-25126-27 40-41 28-291,304; 2 1 0 2 1 1 4 0 2 2 5 4 6 7 4 5 2 4 1 4 2 1 9 2 2 5 10 9 12 2 1 4 2 5 10 4 3 0 2 9 9 9 7 11 2 1 1 9 2 5 2 0 1 1 2 3 0 5 9 21 24 46 46 33 85% SI 32-33 34-35136-37 38-39 40-41 lOver 41 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 9 2 0 0 0_ SPEED STUDY Street Busse Ave-LWest of Cary-Dota Aire Direction* Westbound Speed (mph) Dale Time 1-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 0 _ 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 Over 41 9/4/96 from 1:23:00 PM 1 1 0 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/4/96 2:00 PM 0 0 0 6 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 9/4/96 3:00 PM 8 3 5 3 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/4/96 4:00 PM 5 0 4 4 4 12 2 2 1 1 _0 0 0 9/4/96 5:00 PM 6 1 2 5 5 8 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 9/4/96 before 6:00:00 PM 6 2 3 3 5 5 4 1 1 1 2 0 0 Total 26 7 14 22 25 33 8 3 3 2 0 0 S 85% Steed Date Time 1-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27128-29 Speed (mph) 0 ,; 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 Over41 9/5/96 from 12:00:00 PM 3 1 0 3 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 9/5/96 1:00 PM 2 1 1 6 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/5/96 2:00 PM 3 1 0 3 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/5/96 3:00 PM 6 3 1 4 3 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 9/5/96 4:00 PM 3 3 1 4 8 5 7 2 0 1 0 0EH 9/5/96 5:00 PM 7 1 4 5 7 7 3 4 0 3 0 0 9/5/96 6:00 PM 6 0 3 -4-3 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 9/5/96 before 7:00:00 PM 1 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 Total 31 13 11 29 33 41 19 13 85% Speed 2 _ 4 0 0 Removal of Parking Restriction/One-Way Restriction/Turn Restriction on Weller Ln between Busse Ave & Cleven Ave Requested by: The Engineering Staff (All residents along lane between Busse Ave and Cleven Ave were informed that this will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department) Request: Remove Parking Restrictions/One-Way Restriction/Turn Restriction on Weller Ln between Busse Ave & Cleven Ave (See attached map) Comments: Resident & Staff Comments: Weller Lane is no longer used by Westbrook School parents to pick up and drop off students due to a change in the use of Westbrook School. All elementary school children have moved to the new Lions School. Presently Westbrook Scool is used for as a special education school. Therefore, Parking Restrictions/One-Way Restriction/Turn Restriction on Weller Ln between Busse Ave & Cleven Ave are not needed. The special education school that is using Westbrook School has confirmed that they are not using Weller Lane for pick-up and drop-off operations. A total of 18 surveys were sent out in October, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 10 surveys were returned to the Village. All 10 returned surveys favored the proposed changes. Recommendations: The Village Traffic Engineer recommends: Removal of the following restrictions: 1. One Way Southbound between Busse Ave and Cleven Ave during school hours 2. No Parking during school hours for the Eastside of Weller Ln between Busse Ave and Cleven Ave 3. No Parking Pick -Up Zone for the Westside of Weller Ln between a point 600 ft and 800 ft south of Central Rd 4. No -Right -Turn from Cleven Ave into Weller Lane during school hours. 0 N m A r � �irid � D N -40 S 00 n :E A Z rt N 4A 1 =_ N I � W Nf ) (Sid. 10-81 -�-�- [a Fil-1, 4 1 _0 (D 6 Lw Lnto o ,n 443 H V1 2 1404 4,39. 8 w w v n�1 0 1407 0 435 G 1430 431 rt� 30 427 6 QV 1426 � � p 1422 1LUR CR � A N O 00 0911 1404 w w v 0 to 0 1407 1405 1402 � � � 1400 A � � N O 00 O) � A N O 00 Of A N Q 00 OOi OA 1403 1401 Parking Restriction on the Eastside of Elmhurst Ave between Post Office Mail Drop Box Driveways Requested by: Mount Prospect Post Office (Two businesses that will be affected by this change were informed that this proposed change will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department) Request: No Parking on the Eastside of Elmhurst Avenue between the Post Office Mail Drop Box Driveways. Comments: 1. Mount Prospect Post Office Observation: Mount Prospect Post Office requested a parking restriction on the eastside of Elmhurst Avenue between Post Office Mail Drop Box Driveways to provide an unobstructed view to the drivers. 2. Staff Comments: This parking restriction affects only two businesses. One is the Mount Prospect Post Office which requested the restriction. The other is Friedrichs Funeral Home. A survey to Friedrichs Funeral Home was sent out on November 8, 1996. No response was received as of November 27, 1996. No Parking on Elmhurst Avenue as requested by the Post Office will improve the safety of drivers who are using the Mail Drop Box and drivers on Elmhurst Ave. Only 3 parking spaces will be eliminated. However cars can park north of the north post office driveway which is also a 2 hour parking zone. Recommendations: The Village Traffic Engineer recommends the following change: From 2 Hour Parking Limit To No Parking Any Time on the Eastside of Elmhurst Avenue from Central Road to 180 ft north of Central Road AAO Q V W z w a ��srxitT•JAd RrAio&;*rrp,, EXISTING BUILDING --------SEE NOTE If f 3 --------, -------------- E---..- ---------- y��P6!�C,�� S //PC CoM�OeA o% w CENTRAL ROA CUSTOMER ADVISORY COUNCIL UNITED STATES PQSTK SERVICE November 1, 1996 Michael Janonis, Village Manager Village of Mount Prospect 100 So. Emerson Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Dear Mr. Janonis: Several months ago we sent a letter requesting your cooperation in a matter dealing with parking areas on the side of the Mount Prospect post office and in the renovated parking lot. To date we have had no response. Our previous letter indicated the problems stated below: Prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mayor Farley and some of our committee members were observing the use of the drive-thru areas. Two matters were brought to our attention: 1.+The mail'drop island would operate much safer if the line of -sight was kept clear so that exiting cars could have an unobstructed view south to Central Road. We are therefore requesting that the village make the street curb, the length of the island, a no parking area. 2. We are also requesting that the Mount Prospect police department enforce the handicapped parking regulations in this new parking lot. It's time that something is done. February, 1996 has has no response. information needed, please feel free Mrs. Pat Wehrs or myself. ery truly your ` Jordan W. 'aletko Co -Chairperson cc: Gerald Farley, Mayor P.O. BOX 216 MOUNT PROSPECT. IL 60056-0216 FAX: (708) 392-5468 - Our original letter, dated If there is, any further to contact our Postmaster, Yield Sign Request on Stratford Place at Meadow Ln & Wedgewood Ln Requested by: Mrs. Nancy Bobikewicz of 1114 N. Meadow Ln (All residents within 250' of these intersections including Ms. Bobikewicz were informed that this will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department) Request: Install Yield Signs on Stratford Place at Meadow Ln & Wedgewood Ln (See attached map) Comments: 1. Resident Observations: Cars are making turns at these corners without slowing down. 2. Staff Observations: A speed survey was performed in August 1996 (attached). The 85th percentile speeds on Meadow Ln and Wedgewood Ln were between 25 mph to 33 mph which indicates the occurrence of random speeding. A total of 29 surveys were sent out in October, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 18 surveys were returned to the Village. 14 residents favored and 4 residents were against the proposed changes. The number of accidents at the intersections are as follows: Meadow Ln & Stratford PI: Wedgewood Ln & Stratford PI No Accidents for the last 5 years One Accident in 1993 for the last 5 years A significant factor to consider is that the pavement width of the street is only 18' wide and the street does not have sidewalks. It is common for pedestrians to walk on the edge of the roadway. Recommendations: The Village Traffic Engineer recommends: Install Yield Signs on Stratford Place at Meadow Ln & on Stratford Place at Wedgewood Ln TRAFFIC VOLUME 8c 85% SPEED (August, 1 996 EUCLID AVE Z 0 � O Z O O 3 Wm O W D O I-- 0 YIELD SIGN REQUEST z Lli Z 280 vpd cn v 33 mph z Loca-ha' m 2 = a STRAVORD PL 0 V) 7158 vpd wnmph a'Ca+(c)v% 0 z Q - o- Location 1: Northbound 08/12-08/13 - Date 8/12/96 8/12196 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 Time 10:00 1100 12:00 1300 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 TOtal 1 2 6 2 4 7 6 3 1-19 0 2 3 0 30 4_ 5 1 20-21 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 22-23 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 24-25 0 0 1 0 0 p 0 0 --0-0 1 1 0 0-0-0- 0 26-27 0 0 0 1 1 o-0-0-0-0 28-29 6-0-0 0 0 0 0 30-31 0 1 0 6-0-0-0 32-33 0 -0-0-0 0 34-35 36-37 38-39 0 0 6-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40-41 0 p 0 0 0 42-99 0 p 0 0 0 0-0-0-01 0-2-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0-0-0 T 0 0 0 0 0-0-0- 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/12/96 8/13/96 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 0:00 6 8 3 4 0 0 1 3 5 0-0-1 3-0-o-0-1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8/13/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 2:00 1 0 1 0 8/13/96 8/13/96 8/13/96 8/13/96 8/13/96 8/13/96 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 0 1 1 2 8 3 0 0 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0-10 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0EEnt� 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 8/13/96 9:00 1 0 1 -0-0- sum 70 38 10 7 3 85% .�_ Speed 41 2 1 0 0 p p p Location 1: Southbound 08/12-08/13 Date Time Total 1 1-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-99 8/12/96 10:00 31 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 11:00 61 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 12:00 41 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 13:00 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 8/12/96 14:00 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 15:00 8/12/96 16:00 10 13 7 11 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 17:00 8 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 18:00 5 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 19:00 8 3 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 20:00 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 21:00 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 2200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/12/96 23:00 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 8/13/96 3:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 4:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 6:00 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 7:00 5 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 8:00 5 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 9:00 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9:z4 85% S eed Sum 88 51 10 6 01 01 01 0 0 0 0 Location 2: Northbound 08/13/96 - 08/14/96 Date Ilene Total 1-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-99 8/13/96 15:00 14 5 0 2 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8/13/96 8/13/96 16:00 17:00 12 22 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 4 5 5 0 4 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 18:00 20 2 0 0 -0-2-3-3-1 3 2 5 0 2 3 0 1 1 1 8/13!96 19:00 13 1 1 20p p 0 0 8/13/96 20:00 15 5 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 8/13/96 21:00 8 1 1 0 1 1 - 1 1 0 1 -0-0-0 1 8/13/96 22:00 8 1 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 01 0 0 8/13/96 8/14/96 23:00 0:00 1 2-0-1 0 0 0 -o 0 -I 0 -0-0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 8/14/96 8/14/96 2:00 3:00 4:00 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0_ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 8/14/96 8/14/96 5:00 6:00 7:00 3 5 15 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 8/14/96 8:00 9:00 6 11 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 -3-0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 10:00 17 1 0 1 3 4 3 1 -2-1-0-1 0 0 8/14/96 8/14/96 8/14/96 8/14/96 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 9 14 5 9 2 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 26 1 4 1 4 43 -0-2- 1 0 1 16 3 1 1 3 2 2 0 p 0 0 0 20j 8 85% Speed - -0-0-0 0 p 0 21 0 p 00 0 p 2 Sum 211 34 7 16 17 Direction location 2: Southbound 08/13/96 - 08/14/96 Date Time Total 1-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-99 8/13/96 15:00 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0- 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 16:00 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 ol 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 17:00 6 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 8/13/96 18:00 5 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 19:00 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 20:00 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 8/13/96 21:00 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 22:00 1 _ 0 0 0 00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8/13/96 23:00 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 3:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 4:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ol 0 8/14/96 5:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ol 0 8/14/96 6:00 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ol 0 8/14/96 7:00 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 8:00 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 9:00 7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 10:00 8 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0- 8/14/96 11:00 5 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 ol 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 12:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 13:00 1 1 0 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/14/96 14:00 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 _Sum 69 27 2 6 6 5 7 41- 22 1 0 0 1 85% Speed Variation Request to Allow Berm and Shrubs on Public Right -Of -Way at 1425 Burning Bush Ln Requested by: Mr. W. Richardson, 1425 Burning Bush Lane (Letter with map attached) Mr. Richardson was informed that his request will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department. Request: Variation of the Village Ordinances 9.302 & 9.501 to allow Berm and Shrubs on Public Right -Of -Way (Ordinances attached). Comments: Resident Observations: a) He was not aware of the shrub and berm restriction on public right-of- way (He was aware of the 3 ft height restriction). b) Neighbor has a berm on public right-of-way C) He,installed this berm and shrubs to prevent any damage to his yard from cars, snow plows and bicycles. d) He already spent $1200 to install this berm and shrubs. If he has to relocate, it would cost about the same amount. He feels that he does not have a place on his property for this quantity of top soil and shrubs, Staff Comments: This berm is located within Public Right -Of -Way contrary to the Village Ordinance Section 9.302. The shrubs are located within public Right -Of -Way contrary to the Village Ordinance Section and 9.501. These two ordinances were adopted on December 1, 1992. The berm was installed sometime after November, 1994. The height of the shrubs is currently approximately 3 ft above the pavement. The effect of this berm on drainage is insignificant. This berm does not interfere with public utilities maintenance. Attached is a memo from Village Forester Sandy Clark which summarizes the history of the berm and shrubs at this location. Recommendations; The Engineering Staff does not have a recommendation. Variation Request to Allow Berm and Shrubs on Public Right -Of -Way at 1425 Burning Bush Ln Requested by: Mr. W. Richardson, 1425 Burning Bush Lane (Letter with map attached) Mr. Richardson was informed that his request will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department. Request: Variation of the Village Ordinances 9.302 & 9.501 to allow Berm and Shrubs on Public Right -Of -Way (Ordinances attached). Comments: Resident Observations: a) He was not aware of the shrub and berm restriction on public right-of- way (He was aware of the 3 ft height restriction). b) Neighbor has a berm on public right-of-way C) He installed this berm and shrubs to prevent any damage to his yard from cars, snow plows and bicycles. d) He already spent $1200 to install this berm and shrubs. If he has to relocate, it would cost about the same amount. He feels that he does not have a place on his property for this quantity of top soil and shrubs. Staff Comments: This berm is located within Public Right -Of -Way contrary to the Village Ordinance Section 9.302. The shrubs are located within Public Right -Of -Way contrary to the Village Ordinance Section 9.501. These two ordinances were adopted on December 1, 1992. The berm was installed sometime after November, 1994. The height of the shrubs is currently approximately 3 ft above the pavement. The effect of this berm on drainage is insignificant. This berm does not interfere with public utilities maintenance. Attached is a memo from Village Forester Sandy Clark which summarizes the history of the berm and shrubs at this location. Recommendations: The Engineering Staff does not have a recommendation. W. Richardson Post Office Box 694 Mt. Prospect, Il. 60056 October 27, 1996 Sean Won Traffic Engineer 1700 West Central Mt. Prospect, Il. 60056 Reference: Letter dated July 31, 1996 x:files\frontof \forestry\williebe.rm Dear Sean: This letter is to request a variant of Mt. Prospect's Article V, Sec. 9.501 regarding "Plant ring On. Public Property.. and Article V, Sec 9.301 regarding "Berms on bight of Way and Drainage and Utility Easement" a it applies to the removal of said items in the City's easement at 1425 forth Burning Bush lane, This is being requested in accordance with Sec. 5.1004 entitled., "Duties of Commission" to !gear appeals. Please be advise that the Berm and Shrubs were not installed, in defiance of the above ordi- nances. We simply were not aware of them. At the time we were contemplating this install, these two concerns were addressed based on the following known facts: 1) The shrubs and height In a letter we had previously received from Mt Prospect, dated July 6, 1957 (attached), the only ordinance we were aware of was in connection with the 3 feet restriction placed on shrubs planted in the village easement. We didn't see a problem confor ri a to this ordinance. 2) Berms We had seen other neighbors in the area install berms. In fact two doors down a neighbor had installed a large cement berm. So we concluded that the berm should not be a problem. So we preceded to hire a contractor to perform the work. The reason the berm and shrubs were installed were to prevent those lacking a respect for neigh- bor from defacing our yard. Seeing this area of our property abused for so long, by cars, snow- mobiles and bicycles, we decided that something needed to be done about it. Presently, it has resolved the problem. We paid over $1200 to get this installed. Should it become necessary to relocate these items, it would cost about this much more to complete the work. In addition to the considerable amount of time in obtaining the permit, determining what is the right and correct location, and overseeing the relocation process. Frankly, we have no other place on our property, needing this quantity of plants and top soil. Further, should this removal become necessary, we would still need a solu- tion to the reason why this was installed in the first place. That is, how do we stop others from defacing our property? In light of these circumstances, we ask that you consider our request for variance of these two village ordinances, in our case. Cordially, � W. Richardson attachments: Property layout Letter of July 6, 1987 2 r Burning Bush Lane 0 CU H M Director Herbert L Weeks Deputy Director Glen R Andler Water Superintendent Jerry W McIntosh Street Superintendent Melvyn L Both Forestry Superintendent Sandra M Forgacs Village Engineer Charles J Benac Administrative Aide Elizabeth E Taska Mount Prospect Public Works department 1 1 S. Pine Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 7M Cm. USA July 6, 1987 Works of Art 1425 Burning Bush Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Dear Gentlemen: Phone 31 2/670-5640 In 1986 we requested that you prune or remove a large hedge in the public right-of-way on Wood Lane, adjacent to your property. You pruned the hedge at that time, but a recent inspection showed that the hedge is currently 7' high. Because we have received recent complaints about this hedge and because it does not conform to the Village ordinances regarding sight obstructions, we must again insist that the hedge be pruned down to a 0" height,, or removed entirely. Please take this action by July 1.6, 1967 to prevent removal of the hedge by Village forces. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, \�Ai)A '- If H Bert L. Weeks Director of Public Works SF/c ARTICLE III BERMS SECTION: 9.301. Definitions 9.302. Berms on Right of Way and Drainage and Utility Easements 9.303. Enforcement Sec. 9.301. Definitions. The definition of "berm" shall be a man -trade slope raised generally above the surrounding finish .grade. (Ord. 4493, 12-1-92) - Sec. 9.302. Berms on Right of Way and Drainage and Utility Easement. Be rms shall not be created or maintained on Village owned or other publicly -owned right of way or on drainage and utility easements. Where berms currently exist in these areas, the Village reserves the right to require their removal if, in the opinion of the Director of ;public Works, Director of Community Development or Engineering Division, the beans may interfere with drami age or utilities maintenance or may constitute a sight obstruction. The assumption of rise, provisions of Section 9,116 of this Chapter shall be applicable to berms. (Ord. 4493, 12-1-92) Sec. 9.303. Enforcement. This Article shall be enforced as set forth in Section 9.117 of this Chapter. (Ord. 4493, 12-1-92) 595 Pillage of Mount Prw�pccl :ARTICLE V TREES .AND SHRUBS SECTION: 9.601. Planting on Public Property 9.602. Removal of Trees 9.603. Dangerous Trees and Shrubs 9.504. Dutch Elm Disease Control 9.606. Obstructions to Trees 9.606. Excavations and Construction 9.607. Injury to Trees 9.608. Penaltv Sec. 9.501. Planting On Public Property. A. Shrubs and Evergreen Trees. No shrubs or evergreen trees shall hereafter be planted on any right of way or easement along a street or any parkway after December 1, 1992. For the purposes of this Article, a shrub is a woody plant that is usually not tree -like in growth or habit and produces multiple trunks, branches or shoots from or near the base. B. Deciduous Trees. 1. Permit Required. No tree of any kind shall be planted on public property, including, but not limited to, public streets and parkways, without a permit. An application for such a permit, which shall be free of charge, shall be filed with the Director of Public Works and shall contain at least the following: a. Name and address of applicant: b. Address of property where the tree is proposed to be located: c. A plan drawnto scale showing: (1) The proposed location of each tree to be planted. (2) The diameter of each tree; (3) The species of each tree. 2. Issuance or Denial of Permit. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of a completed application for a tree planting permit, the Director of Public Works shall review the application for compliance with applicable Village of Mount Prospect regulations. If the proposed planting does not so comply, said Director shall notify the applicant in "riting of the reasons for noncompliance. Villane of -Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Public Works Department (P. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 7M MY ISA TO: Traffic Engineer Sean Won FROM: Forestry/Grounds Superintendent DATE: November 26, 1996 SUBJECT: SHRUBS/BERM at 1425 BURNING BUSH I understand Mr. Richardson of 1425 Burning Bush has requested relief from my request that he remove the shrubs and berm installed on the right-of-way at Wood and Burning Bush. To properly review this situation, I believe you need to know the past history. For at least twenty years, Village ordinances have prohibited shrub planting on public right-of-way. Nevertheless many were planted by property owners. In 1986 the Village Safety Committee became concerned about sight obstruction accidents and lawsuits in other municipalities, and recommended that Public Works actively enforce the ordinances. Thus we began proceeding through the Village, neighborhood by neighborhood, identifying shrubbery on the right-of-way and mailing letters to property owners. The letters stated that shrubs were not allowed in the right-of-way but as a compromise measure in lieu of removal, we would allow property owners to prune the shrubs down to a maximum height of 30". We sent this letter to Mr. Richardson and 9 of his neighbors on 5/9/86; a copy is attached. The shrubs at issue then at 1425 (Burning Bush were in the Wood Lane right- of-way next to the home's backyard. The berm/shrubs currently at the corner did not exist. At that time the berm in the right-of-way at 1905 Wood did exist and had shrubs planted on top of it. The owner of 1905 Wood was allowed to retain the berm but was required to remove the shrubs entirely so the total height of the obstruction did not exceed 30". After about 150 such mailings, in 1991 there was so much public discontent the Mayor appointed an ad-hoc committee to study the issue. The Committee's first proposal to the Village Board did allow for some planting of shrubbery in cases where they would not be allowed to grow into sight obstructions, However certain Board members argued successfully that even if a property owner planted and maintained shrubs on the right-of- way, subsequent property owners might not and the Village would ultimately be liable if an accident occurred. Subsequently the Board decided to approve the ordinances in their present condition which state that: 1) no shrubs may be planted on right-of-way after 12/1/92 2) In effect, shrubs existing before then may remain except that property owners assume risk for them, and the Village may require removal if they are deemed a sight obstruction (the sight obstruction determination may be appealed before the Safety Commission) 3) No berms may be created on the right-of-way after 12/1/92, and existing berms may be removed if they cause problems. Since 1992 we have been proceeding through the Village updating our computerized tree inventory. (In November, 1994 we updated 1425 Burning Bush; the shrubs in question now did not exist at that time) As we have found new shrub plantings and noncomplying trees, we have been requiring their removal. One of our staff observed the new berm and shrubs at 1425 Burning Bush in Spring 1996 and I mailed the removal request to Mr. Richardson shortly thereafter. Sandy Clar SC/eh x:fiies\front\forestry\bnbushbe.rm 1409 Burning Bush -11411 Burning Bush ,1412 Burning Bush '1413 Burning Bush '1415 Burning Bush *-/1418 Burning Bush ✓ 1424 Burning, Lush '1425 Burning Bush 1901 Wood '1905 Wood SIGHT C83TRUr'TIONS NAY 9 198-- Mill TLi^ ObSTni1C f I ON Sri r4- s 121 Sea f 15' Spruce n �' Klcise z /-V 15' Spruce n 15' Spruce 15' Spruce 3' Juniper Two 25' Spruces; grouping of shrubs and evergreens from 2--10' tall on corner, approximately 11 evergreens from 3' to 20' ranging on Wood Lane, 1' hedge and 4' hedge on Wood ,ne 10' hedge along curb r~"c 0 :. 30' Spruce, 3' along c•jrb Juniper, 7 1 hedge "~ ;', �0/7 Parkway raised 210" above street, 12 shrubs up to 5' tall A P N e f. t ry ,�.: � - fi .', e.. ....: :i iJ L1 "I ) S. f ;na �1•'iaunz r-rospacr' Illinois G005j Resident 1901 Wood Mount Prospect, Pl �cna 31 2/B70-5640 May 9, 1986 IL 60056 j %mac_ rdSlucilt: S� _e�ZAF� `►_llage ordinances prohibit the planting of evergreens and in t"rye public right-of-way. These plants eventually block the via:q of r..otorists and pedestrians, end if an accident s:c:.,ld occur there is the potential for a lawsuit. We must enfozce our ordinances in order to protect the Village, and u?=imistely Mount Prospect taxpayers, from liability cases. A recent SUrvay `Zs identified the followinn non -complying plants in your ;parkway: 30' spruce, 3' juniper, 7' hedge along curb Alt° :ugh technically the ordinances prohibit these plants, as a compromise measure we will allow pruning to improve visibility. No foliage will be allowed to remain in the zone between 30" above the road surface and 6 feet above the road surface. Thus, shrubbery heights must not exceed 30", and branches on evergreen trees must be removed up to at least 6 feet. We are asking residents to prune shrubbery they wish to retain by June 9, 1986. After that date, any shrubbery exceeding 30" will be removed 'y Village forces. At the same time, Village crews will remove all branches up to a height of 6 feet on evergreen trees which are at least 12' high. Evergreen trees less than 12' high will be cut dorin by tillage forces. You may prefer to relocate non -complying plants onto your private property, at your own expense. This letter will serve as your permit to do so. Again, please take this action by June 9, 1986. I hope you will understand that these measures must be taken for the protection of all Mount Prospect residents. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, � &hm 4) • VU4 Herbert L. Weeks Director of Public Works HLW/eh -A) �`,�.a(,1��'1/tel a Stop Sign Relocation Request from Wheeling Road at Elderberry Lane to Wheeling Road at the 500 Block Dogwood Ln Requested by: Mr. Sheldon Tabas, 990 Wheeling Road (see Officer Favia's memo) All residents within 250 ft of these intersections including Mr. Tabas were informed that this will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department. Request: Relocate Stop Signs from Wheeling Road at Elderberry Ln to Wheeling Road at the 500 Block Dogwood Ln (see attached map). Comments: Resident Observations: It is difficult and dangerous to make a left turn out of the 500 block Dogwood Ln onto Wheeling Rd due to the volume and the speed of traffic. Staff Comments: The Engineering Staff compared the two intersections for traffic volumes and number of accidents. The findings are as follows: a) Accidents A search of the accident reports indicated: Wheeling Rd & Elderberry Ln Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 (up to Sep.) No. of accident 0 1 0 1 0 Wheeling Rd & Dogwood Ln Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 (up to Sep.) No. of accident 3 2 2 1 2 b) C) The above accident records do not meet the stop sign warrant (minimum five accidents per year) for the Multi -Way Stop Warrants. But the total number of accidents for the last five years at Wheeling Rd & Dogwood Ln is 10 and five times of the number of accidents (2 accidents for the last five years) at Wheeling Rd and Elderberry Ln. Traffic Volume Traffic counts were performed in February, 1996 (see attached data sheets). A comparison of the average daily traffic volume is as follows: Wheeling Rd: 7008 vpd (vehicle per day) Dogwood Ln: 2357 vpd Elderberry Ln: 187 vpd The number of cars on Dogwood Ln is more than 12 times the number of cars on Elderberry Ln. The minimum traffic volume for the multi -way stop sign warrant is 500 vehicles/hour for eight hour periods (500 x 8 = 4000 cars/8 hrs). The traffic volume at Wheeling/Dogwcod (2745 cars/8 hrs) is approximately 69% of the stop sign warrant. The traffic volume at Wheeling/Elderberry (2159 cars/8 hrs) is approximately 54% of the stop sign warrant. Both of the intersection do not meet the stop sign warrant. Sight Obstruction A number of parkway trees are located at these intersections. However, these parkway trees do not present sight obstruction problems. d) Survey Results A total of 45 surveys were sent out in June, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 15 surveys were returned to the Village. 5 residents favored and 10 residents were against the relocation . Recommendation: The intersection of Wheeling Road and Dogwood Ln has more accidents and more traffic than the intersection of Wheeling/Elderberry. Additionally, residents on Elderberry Ln have other available routes to access their residences. Residents on Boxwood Area do not have other routes except Dogwood/Boxwood. Therefore, the Engineering Staff recommends: Relocation of Stop Signs from Wheeling Road at Elderberry Ln to Wheeling Road at the 500 Block Dogwood Ln. MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE DEPARTMENT FORMAL MEMORANDUM V TO: DEPUTY CHIEF T. DALEY FROM: OFFICER J. FAVIA / PROBLEM SOLVING OFFICER SUBJECT: WEEKLY P.S.O. REPORT DATE: 23 OCTOBER 95 `PSO 95-15 CONTROL NUMBER This report covers the week of 16 October 95 through 22 October 95, Due to my vacation the last four days of the week, there is a short list of activity in the Boxwood area. Time was spent the first part of the week attending the CARES organization's security meeting also continued to be visible in the Boxwood area and enforce village ordinances WW EIVITY CARES SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING: Members present were Steve Hayes Sheldon Tabas and Byron Goessle. I was contacted by Steve Hayes and asked to attend this meeting. Steve wished that I formally advise the group of the lighting concerns and an update of the Ashley Cove Project, The group was informed by me of the village's plan to install four (4) new lights in the Boxwood area as well as improve three (3) additional lights. I also informed the group that the Ashley Cove Apartments will be repaving and cleaning their rear parking lot by the e of October or the first weep of November. Sheldon Tabas rel ed to me two new concern4e'y wished to addres h .1l s, A. Stop Sign Concern The group wishes a stop sign be placed at Boxwood and/or Dogwood Lane. 2. The group also wishes to relocate two stop signs on Wheeling Road. 1. Take the stop sign which is on Wheeling Road at Cedar and relocate it to Wheeling Road at Boxwood (north), and 2. take the stop sign at Elderberry and Wheeling Road and relocate it to Wheeling Road at Dogwood Lane. B. Trespassing/Loitering 1. The group wishes to enact a trespassing or loitering ordinance similar to our Liquor Law Ordinance. Sheldon related to me he is "a taxpayer" and he should have these concerns addressed. I advised the group that I would contact Jeff Wulbecker, Village Engineer, regarding the stop sign concerns. The trespassing/loitering concerns will be reviewed by police department staff 2. Early in the week I received information from central dispatch that Arlington Heights Police Department was looking for two subjects, Sam Salman and Juan Garay, in connection with a burglary to vehicle at Hersey High School. Having knowledge that Sam Salman lives at 500 Dogwood, I checked that address and located Mr. Salman in front of the 500 Dogwood Lane Building. With assistance from Officers Schmitz and Janowick, we contacted Officer Nowak of the Arlington Heights Police Department and he advised us that Mr. Salman was to be placed under arrest. Officer Janowick took Mr. Salman into custody and transported him to the Mount Prospect Police Department where he was turned over to Arlington Heights Police. P.S.O. Favia: (1) parking ticket and (1) arrest for Liquor Law Ordinance violation. Other M.P.P.D.: (1) criminal damage to property arrest and (2) curfew arrests J F/dm cc: Chief Pavlock M. Janonis, Village Manager C.P.U. Visions Committee TO RELOCATING STOP SIGN FROM A WAY OU WAY 1565 TH EUCLID AVE EUCLID SCHOOL EXISTING STOP SIGNS 411 vpd CEDAR LN a o DOGWOOD LN 0 vpd 0 ix z J W W m 87 vpd ELDERBERRY LN GREENWOOD DR RRY LN KENSINGTON RD IRONWOOD DR Hourly Vehicle Counts Wheeling Road (North of One-Wav-Out Boxwood Drive) From To 2/20/96 2/21/96 2/22/96 Sum Average Number of Cars Entering Intersection 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. N/A 81 84 165 83 41 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M. N/A 44 48 92 1 46 23 2:00 A.M, 3:00 A.M. N/A 36 31 67 11 34 17 3:00 A.M, 4:00 A.M. N/A 20 35 55 It 28 14 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. N/A 48 47 95 48- 24 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M, N/A 80 103 183 92 46 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A 335 303 638 319 160 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. N/A 744 721 1465 733 366 8:00 A.M, 9:00 A.M. N/A 840 921 1761 881 440 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A 488 579 1067 534 X67 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. N/A 329 355 684 342 171 11:00 A.M, 12:00 A.M. 276 336 363 975 1 325 163 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 472 511 429 1412 471 235 1:00 P.M 2:00 P.M. 459 439 433 1331 444 222 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M, 514 384 515 14 471 236 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 658 549 N/A 1207 604 302 4:00 P.M. 5:00 RK 673 737 N/A 1410 1844 705 353 5.00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 915 929 N/A 922 461 6:00 P.M, 7:00 P,M, 663 663 N/A 1326 663 332 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 427 502 N/A 929 465 232 8:00 P.M, 9:00 P.M. 300 331 N/A 631 316 158 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M, 309 268 N/A 577 289 144 10:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 224 251 N/A 475 238 119 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 135 136 N/A 271 136 68 Vehicle Per Day 9181 4591 (Two -Way) (One -Way) From To 35 2/20/96 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 7 N/A 1:00 A.K 2:00 A.M. 11 N/A 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. 34 N/A 3:00 A.M, 4:00 A.M. 53� N/A 4:00 A.M, 5:00 A.M. N/A 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A 6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M. N/A 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M.N/A 59 8:00 A.K 9:00 A.M. N/A 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. N/A 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. 41 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 43 1:00 P.M, 2:00 P.M. 65 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 98 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 119 4:00 P.M. 5:00 RK 104 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 132 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 94 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 94 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 60 9:00 P.M- 10:00 P.M. 74 10:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 66 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M, 44 Hourly Vehicle Counts One -Way -Out Boxwood Drive East of Wheelin Road 2/21/96 2/22/96 Sum 18 17 35 11 10 22 7 14 27 :35 11 14 18 19 34 125 37 72 53� 79 164 136 114 250 105 108 213 109 95 204 63 59 122 48 57 146 68 45 156 70 59 , . . 29 62 �v4 85 70 253 99 N/A 218 102 N/A 206 93 N/A 225 102 N/A 196 107 N/A 201 54 N/A 114 50 N/A 124 43 N/A 109 37 N/A 81 Vehicle Per Dav Average 18 Number or Cars Entering Intersection g 11 6 14 7 7 -4 17 g 36 18 82 41 125 _ 63 107 53� 102 `d __ 51 61 � 31 49 24 52 26 65 32 84 � 42 109 55 103 52 113 56 98 49 101 50 57 29 62 31 55 27 41 20 1565 783 (Two -Way) (One -Way) Hourly Vehicle Counts Cedar Lane • s--112 � .a� From 0:00 A.M. To 1:00 A.M. 2/20/96 N/A 2/21/96 1 2/22/96 3 sum' 4 Average 2 Number of Cars Entering Intersection 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M. N/A 2- 1 3 2 1 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. N/A 0 0 0 p 0 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M. N/A 0 2 2 1 1 4:00 A.K 5:00 A.M. N/A 1 2 3 2 1 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A 5 3 8 4 2 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A 1 3 4 2 1 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. N/A 17 14 31 16 g 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. N/A 39 29 68 34 17 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A 46 51 97 49 24 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. N/A 20 21 41 21 10 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. N/A _ 6 20 26 13 7 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. N/A 23 24 47 24 12 1:00 P.M, 2:00 P.M. N/A 29 10 39 20 10 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. N/A 13 19 32 16 8 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 14 14 N/A 28 14 7 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 43 34 N/A - 77 39 19 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 38 32 32 29 N/A N/A 70 61 35 31 18 15 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 24 32 N/A 56 28 14 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 20 26 N/A 46 23 12 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 18 16 N/A 34 _ 17 g 10:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 13 13 N/A 26 13 7 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 11 9 N/A 20 10 5 Vehicle Per.Day 412 206 (Two -Way) (One -Way) Hourly Vehicle Counts Wheeling Road tRPtwPPn r)nn1Afnnf1 I nnocIN (Two -Way) (One -Way) From To 2/20/96 2/21/96 2/22/96 Sum Average Number of Cars Entering 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. N/A 98 73 171 86 Intersection 1:00 A.M, 2:00 A.M. N/A40 47 87 43 2:00 A.M, 3:00 A.K N/A 28 27 55 44 22 3:00 A.K 4:00 A.M. N/A 21 38 59 28 14 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. N/A 26 22 48 30 15 12 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A 49 55 104 24 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A 175 150 325 52 26 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. N/A 423 394 817 163 81 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.K N/A 587 606 1193 409 204 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A 444 441 885 597 298 10:00 A.M, 11:00 A.M. N/A 238 310 548 443 221 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. 120 254 244 618 274 137 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 337 326 328 991 206 103 1:00 P.M, 2:00 P.M. 371 366 338 1075 330 165 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 366 299 288 953 358 179 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 440 - 400 N/A 840 318 159 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 582 553 N/A 1135 420 210 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M, 760 721 N/A 568 284 1481 741 370 6:00 P.M, 7:00 P.M. 621 599 N/A 1220 , 7:00 P.M 8:00 P.M, 409 436 N/A 610 3. 305 8:00 P.M, 9:00 P.M. 248 257 845 N/A 423 211 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 261 242 505 N/A 253 126 10:00 P.M, 11:00 P.M. 244 _ 249 503 N/A 252 126 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 159 118 493 N/A 247 123 277 139 69 Vehicle Per IiaL 7008 3504 (Two -Way) (One -Way) Hourly Vehicle Counts Elderberry Drive (East of Wheelinn) From To 2/20/96 2/21/96 2/22/96 Sum Average Number of Cars Entering Intersection 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. N/A 0 2 2 1 1:00 A.M, 2:00 A.M. N/A 0 0 p 0 p 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. N/A 0 1 1 1 0 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M. N/A 0 2 2 1 1 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. N/A 4 2 g 3 2 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A 2 0 2 1 1 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A 3 8 11 6 3 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. N/A N/A 10 10 6 13 16 23 8 12 4 6 9:00 A.M, 10:00 A.M. N/A 7 3 10 5 3 10:00 AN, 11:00 A.M. N/A 7 10 17 g 4 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. 9 11 929 10 5 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 8 13 3 24 8 4 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 17 13 9 39 13 7 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 10 6 13 29 10 5 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 12 25 N/A 37 19 g 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 17 14 13 16 N/A N/A 30 30 15 15 8 8 6:00 P.M, 7:00 P.M, 15 15 N/A 30 15 8 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 11 14 N/A 25 13 6 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 6 7 12 10 N/A N/A 18 17 g g 5 4 10:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 3 8 N/A 11 6 3 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 2 3 N/A 5 3 1 Vehicle Per Day 187 93 (Two -Way) (One -Way) Hourly Vehicle Counts Dogwood Lane (Two -Way) (One -Way) -- — . 1 V V 1 1 wait From To 2/20/96 2/21/96 2/22/96 - Sum Average Number of Cars Entering Intersection 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M= 5:00 A.M- 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M- 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 65 23 19 13 23 25 50 115 58 29 30 20 25 16 33 - 53 39 38 39 58 27 20 19 20 29 13 10 10 10 15 6:00 A.M, 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M, 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M, 10:00 P.M, 11:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M, 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M, 11:00 A.M, 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M, N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 33 90 113 130 150 186 196 173 144 92 122 142 79 130 108 129 62 63 _ 96 97 100 172 205 186 171 186 112 132 145 72 76 122 122 107 78 67 68 87 81 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - N/A 155 252 230 236 14070 163. 254 297 311 322 3.91 382 344 330 204 254 287 78 126 115 118 54 85 99 104 161 196 191 172 165 102El 12764 14472 39 63 58. 59 35 27 42 50 52 81 98 96 86 83 51 2:00 RK 3:00 P.M, 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M, 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M, 10:00 RK - 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. 90 N/A 162 8141 Vehicle Per Da 2357179 (Two -Way) (One -Way) 4 -WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST AT SCHOOL STREET & THAYER STREET Requested by: Mr. Arnie Penner, 203 North School Street (letter attached) All residents within 250 ft of this intersection including Mr. Penner were informed that this will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Public Works Department. Request: 4 -Way Stop Signs at School Street and Thayer Street (see attached map) Comments: Resident Observations: a) Witnessed several near collisions b) Configuration of School Street (slight curve through the intersection) c) Speeding at this intersection d) Children riding their bicycles on Thayer Street. Staff Comments: The Engineering Staff performed a stop sign study. The findings are as follows: a) Accidents A search of the accident reports indicated: No Accidents at this intersection since 1992 The above accident records do not meet the stop sign warrant (minimum five accidents per year) for the Multi -Way Stop Warrants. b) Speeding Problem A representative speed survey was performed on Thayer Street west of School Street between Tuesday, October 8, 1996 and Thursday, October 10, 1996 (see data sheets attached). The 85th percentile speed which are representative of this intersection were 30 - 31 mph while the speed limits of School St & Thayer St are 25 mph. c) Traffic Volume The minimum traffic volume for the multi -way stop sign warrant is 500 vehicles/hour for eight hour periods (500 x 8 = 4000 cars/8 hrs). The traffic volume at this intersection (443 cars/8 hrs) is approximately 11 % of the stop sign warrant. d) Sight Obstruction A number of parkway trees are located at the intersection. However, these parkway trees do not present sight obstruction problems. e) Survey Results A total of 23 surveys were sent out in October, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 16 surveys were returned to the Village. 11 residents favored and 5 resident were against the 4 - way stop sign at School Street and Thayer Street. Recommendation. The intersection of School Street and Thayer Street does not meet the multi -way stop sign warrants. Therefore, 4 -way stop signs at the intersection of School Street and Thayer Street are not recommended. 9/25/96 Jeff Wulbecker Village Engineer Mount Prospect Public Works 1700 West Central Mount Prospect, 1L 60056 Jeff, I live at 203 North School Street, just North of School St. and Thayer St. Over the past year, I have nitnessed several near collisions at this intersection. There are currently no stop signs, in addition School St. makes a slight curve through the intersection.. Many vehicles go Lzrough this intersection at high races of speed. I am ►►Titing to sec if there is any way we canevaluate this intersection to install stop signs (at least on School St.). With the ne►►• park, there are often kids riding their bicycles on Thayer St. past School St. In being pro -active, we can prevent a possible accident. Thank You Arnie Penner 203 N. School St. Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Home: (847) 797-9.167 Work: (847) 615-6331 211 208 206 206 113 209 208 BUSSE PARK 209 207 207 205 203 201 206 204 202 200 205 202 203 200 MOUNT PROSPECT 201 oyer Stree 116 113 114 BUSSE PARK MOUNT PROSPECT 114 111 PARK DISTRICT 112 11 101 109 1 110 108 08 107 FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS WERE REQUESTED Thayer Street (East of School Streetl Westbound Traffic from 1 o/os/qs to i nn n/qR Date Time Under 20 mph 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 0-1 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-99 10/8/96 15:00 5 1 0 0 1 2 ( 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 16:00 1 0 1 0 3 i 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10/8/96 17:00 7 3 2 1 4 1 Z. 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 18:00 7 0 0 2 1 0 0;` 2 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 19:00 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 20:00 0 0 1 0 0 0� 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 21:00 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 22:00 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 `' 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 23:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 0:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9/96 1:00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0" ,' 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 3:00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10/9/96 5:00' 0 0 1 0 0 0 ;0 ;' 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 6:00 1 0 0 2 0 3;t" 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 7:00 0 1 1 0 2 1 0" 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 8:00 1 2 0 1 1 0 :, 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 9:00 2 1 1 1 0 0 :1 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 10:00 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 11:00 4 1 1 1 1 0 "' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 12:00 3 3 0 1 0 0 011 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 13:00 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 14:00 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 15:00 2 0 1 2 4 1 ,� I , 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 16:00 4 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 17:00 2 2 1 2 3 2 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 18:00 0 1 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 19:00 0 0 0 0 1 2 01, 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 20:00 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 21:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 p 0 p p 0 10/9/96 22:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 t 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 23:00 1 0 0 0 0 i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 3:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 " 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 5:00 0 0 1 0 1 0 0,,; 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 6:00 0 0 0 1 2 0 -" "0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 7:00 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 8:00 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 9:00 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 i 0:00 0 1 1 0 1 1 0`0 0 1 0 0 0 10/10/96 11:00 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96' 12:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 13:00 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 T^tal 70 29 22 24 33 23 15 11 3 4 1 1 L 1 85% Speed Thayer Street (West of School Street) Eastbound Traffic from 10/08/96 to 10/10/96 Date Time under 20 mph 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30.-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-99 10/8/96 15:00 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 -1-0 10/8/96 16:00 3 1 2 3 2 4 T 1 1 0 0 0 1 10/8/96 17:00 2 0 1 1 0 8 Z 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 18:00 2 0 4 2 1 2 t. 1 1 0 -0-6 0 1018/96 19:00 5 3 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 20:00 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 .: 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 21:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/8/96 22:00 1 0 0 1 0 1i 1 0 1 0 0 0 10/8/96 23:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 0:00 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q .:j 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 2:0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0::,0 0 0 00 0 10/9/96 3:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 4:00 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 5:00 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 ..: 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 6:00 0 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 7:00 1 2 2 3 3 7 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 10/9/96 8:00 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 9:00 5 0 1 2 2 1 0_ 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 10:00 2 1 1 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 11:00 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 12:00 4 1 0 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 13:00 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/9/96 14:00' 5 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 15:00 2 1 1 0 2 3 - 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 16:00 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 17:00 3 0 3 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 10/9/96 18:00 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 10/9/96 19:00 2 1 1 3 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 10/9/96 20:00 5 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 21:00' 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/9/96 22:00 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/9/96 23:00 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 1:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/10/05 1 3:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/1 0!9 4.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 5:00 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 6:00 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 7:00 2 1 1 3 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 8:00 4 1 0 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 10/10/96 9:00 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 10:00 2 1 0 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 11:00 6 2 2 2 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 12:00 1 1 2 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10/10/96 13700 4 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Totzl 83 31 40 55 37 60 34 17 9 11 31 1 2 85% Speed Hourly Vehicle Counts Thever Street (West of School Street) From To 10/8/96 (Tue) 10/9/96 10/10/96 AVERAGE (Wed) (Thu) EB WB TOTAL EB WB TOTAL EB WB TOTAL EB WB TOTAL 0:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 4 3 7 1 0 1 3 2 4 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 0 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 2:00 A.M, 3:00 A.K N/A N/A N/A 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 0 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 3 1 4 4 2 6 4 2 5 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 7 6 13 3 3 6 5 5 10 7:00 A. M. 8:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 22 5 27 16 5 21 19 5 24 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 10 8 18 16 11 27 13 10 23 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 12 7 19 11 5 16 12 6 18 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 11 4 15 12 5 17 12 5 16 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 5 8 13 18 7 25 12 8 19 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. N/A N/A N/A 12 7 1 19 11 3 14 12 5 17 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M, N/A N/A N/A 8 6 14 11 7 18 10 7 16 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. N/A I N/A N/A 11 6 17 N/A N/A N/A 11 6 17 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 11 10 21 12 10 22 N/A N/A N/A 12 10 22 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 19 9 28 9 1 8 17 N/A I N/A N/A 14 9 23 5:00 P.M, 6:00 P.M. 14 21 35 14 19 33 N/A N/A N/A 14 20 34 6:00 P.M, 7:00 P.M. 14 1 12 26 13 8 21 N/A N/A N/A 14 10 24 7:00 P.M, 8:00 P.M. 16 7 23 13 4 17 N/A N/A N/A 15 6 20 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 7 1 8 10 6 16 N/A N/A N/A 9 4 12 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 1 5 6 3 3 6 N/A N/A N/A 2 4 6 10:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 5 2 7 3 1 4 N/A N/A N/A 4 2 6 11:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M, 1 0 1 4 1 5 N/A N/A N/A 3 1 3 Average Daily Traffic 321 Hourly Vehicle Counts Thayer St East of School St) School St South of Thayer St School St North of Tha er St Frorn To 10/8/96 (Tue) 10/9/96 (Wed) 10/10/96 (Thu) SUM Average 10/8/96 (Tue) 10/9/96 (Wed) 10/10/96 (Thu) SUM Average 10/8/96 10/9/96 (Tue) (Wed) 10/10/96 (Thu) SUM Average 0:00 A.M, 1:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 2:00 A.M. N/A N/A 4 2 3 4 7 6 4 3 N/A N/A 3 2 2 1 5 3 3 2 N/A 2 N/A 2 0 0 2 2 1 1 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. N/A 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 3:00 A.M. 4:00 A.M. N/A 2 1 3 2 N/A 1 1 2 1 N/A 0 0 0 0 4:00 A.M. 5:00 A.M. N/A 2 1 3 2 N/A 4 2 6 3 N/A 1 1 2 1 5:00 A.M. 6:00 A.M. N/A 8 7 15 8 N/A 6 3 9 5 N/A 9 3 12 6 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. N/A 21 14 35 18 N/A 16 9 25 13 N/A 14 11 25 13 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. N/A N/A N/A 34 36 29 39 31 1 28 73 67 57 37 34 29 N/A N/A 1 N/A 24 33 26 24 34 26 1 48 67 52 24 34 26 N/A 25 N/A 30 N/A 27 30 35 20 55 65 47 28 33 24 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M, 11:00 A.M. 12:00 AN, 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M, N/A N/A N/A N/A 18 14 23 15 23 29 22 18 41 43 45 33 21 22 23 17 N/A N/A N/A N/A 22 24 25 14 19 12 33 16 41 36 58 30 21 18 29 15 N/A 27 N/A 32 N/A 28 N/A 17 17 19 31 1 23 44 51 59 40 22 26 30 20 2:00 P.M- 3:00 P.M. 11 27 N/A 38 19 13 26 N/A 39 20 11 27 N/A 38 19 3:00 P.M, 4:00 P.M. 26 21 N/A 47 24 19 15 N/A 34 17 23 22 N/A 45 23 4:00 P.M. 5.00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 32 41 17 33 N/A N/A 49 74 25 37 12 36 24 44 N/A N/A 36 80 18 40 13 23 40 45 N/A N/A 36 85 18 43 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 39 29 N/A 68 34 40 17 N/A 57 29 37 34 N/A 71 36 7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 27 26 N/A 55 28 29 26 N/A 55 28 27 22 N/A 49 25 8:00 P.M, 9:00 P.M. 11 18 N/A 29 15 15 11 N/A 26 13 20 15 N/A 35 18 9:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 6 7 N/A 13 7 13 6 N/A 19 10 17 9 N/A 26 13 10:00 P.M, P.M, 11:00 P.M. ..0 9 4 2 N/A N/A 13 2 7 1 8 3 3 5 N/A N/A 11 8 6 4 10 9 2 4 N/A19P N/A 63 011:00 Average Dail Traffic 408 Average Daily Traffic 374 Average Daily Traffic 407 FINANCE CONMISSION Minutes of the Meeting October 17, 1996 Call to Qrder The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Those present included Chairman Richard Bachhuber, Commission Members John Engel, Joseph Etchingham, Vince Grochocinski, Newt Hallman, Jim Morrison, Tom Pekras, and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Village Manager Michael Janonis, Finance Director Brian Caputo, and Assistant Finance Director Carol Widmer. Commission member John Korn arrived at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the August 29, 1996 were approved with one correction. The minutes of the September 26, 1996 meeting were approved as presented. ff r • • I '-r• ars Finance Director Brian Caputo stated that a monthly Budget Revenue & Budget Expenditure Report detailing the revenues received and expenditures paid for the month as well as the year-to-date would be sent to the members of the Finance Commission each month. The September 1996 report was included in the packet for this meeting. IV Discussion of the EMpprA 12V Villau Village Manager Michael Janonis introduced the Village's proposed 1997 Budget. Mr. Janonis began his presentation with a brief 1996 year-end review. Mr. Janonis reported that Village revenues are increasing and meeting projected levels and that the Village will end 1996 with fund balances meeting or exceeding their target levels in most cases. Mr. Janonis also highlighted many of the economic development and redevelopment efforts of 1996 including the continued expansion of U. S. Robotics, the Jewel/Osco renovation at Randhurst and the $1 million renovation of the vacant Eagle Grocery Store by Sun Harvest, an upscale fresh produce company. Mr. Janonis also advised the members of the Finance Commission that a "Shop Mount Prospect" promotion will be launched before the end of the year in cooperation with the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Janonis next touched on highlights and initiatives included in the proposed 1997 budget. Total expenditures in 1997, as presented, represent an overall increase of 8.6 % from the 1996 Budget and total $52,705,991, exclusive of interfund transfers and Library expenditures. Almost 6.9% of that increase is directly attributable to an accelerated Street Improvement Program ($2,500,000) and the Central Road Improvement Project ($890,000). Total revenues for all Village funds, excluding the Library, are estimated to be $53,484,275. This represents an increase in revenues of 3.1 %. General Fund expenditures are expected to increase 4.8 % exclusive of new services and a new computer lease payment. Total expenditures of $23,023,442 are proposed in the General Fund. New services, which total some $179,255, include a Housing Inspector (approved mid-1996, $53,750); proposed addition of an administrative Community Service Officer ($34,705); creation of a new Computer Lease Payment ($50,800); Merit Compensation Pool for non-union staff ($40,000) and an expansion of the Social Worker Internship Program in the Human Services Department ($7,100). Revenues Finance Director Brian Caputo discussed the Village's projected revenues for 1997 which are expected to be $53,484,275. Property taxes, which comprise 16.1% of total Village revenues, are budgeted at $8,607,900 in 1997. Sales tax is expected to reach $6,397,000 in 1997. In 1996 Sales tax showed a marked increase due to the opening of a new Home Depot store and an expansion of the Jewel Food Store, both in the Randhurst Mall complex. However, the growth is expected to level off and the 1997 expected sales tax revenues represent a 1 % increase over 1996. The Home -Rule Sales Tax is expected to provide $2,575,000 in 1997 and future trends in this revenue source should mirror those of general sales tax. The 2% Utility Tax on gas, electric and telecommunications is expected to increase from an estimated actual 1996 amount of $1,585,000 to $1,660,000 in 1997. This represents a 4.5 % increase. The increase is due, in large part, to the proliferation of telecommunications devices. Mr. Caputo advised the Finance Commission that the Water and Sewer fee revenue for 1997 which is budgeted at $5,058,000, include a proposed increase in the rate of 3.5%. The cost per 1,000 gallons will increase from $3.20 to $3.31. This is in keeping with a policy established in 1991 to gradually increase rates each year as needed rather than in larger increments at longer intervals. Mr. Caputo also outlined a proposal to "desi9 ° a portion of General Fund fund balances as a disaster response contingency. Mr. Caputo concluded his remarks by reviewing briefly the 1997 budget calendar. He pointed out that two Finance Commission meetings are planned in June to discuss a multi- year Capital Improvements Plan. Human Servim Human Services Director Nancy Morgan and Deputy Human Services Director Jan Abernethy, presented the proposed 1997 Human Services budget. Nancy Morgan began her presentation of the department's proposed budget of $519,747 by stating that many of the Human Services programs produce revenue which offsets the costs of the programs. Some of the revenue produced comes from home -delivered meals, flu shots, classes and Elderhonor. In the first 8 months of 1996 over $39,000 has been collected. The Human Services Department has three main areas of concentration: Social Services, Nursing/Health Services, and Senior Center Activities. In addition, the Human Services staff works extensively with the Visions Program which is an interdepartmental program designed to improve the quality of life of Village residents through projects designed to meet the special needs of our residents. Nancy Morgan noted that 1996 was a transitional year for her staff in that much time was spent entering data into the new computerized registration program within the department. 2 The proposed 1997 budget includes an additional $7,100 for salaries of two seasonal interns the department hires each year. In the past, each intern received a stipend of $300 and the department found it difficult to attract interns to work in Mount Prospect. The additional salary will make it easier to attract quality students for Mount Prospect's internship program. In the course of the discussion it was mentioned that the proposed purchase of a cholesterol machine for $2,400 had been deferred until 1998. Private contributions are being solicited to help pay for the machine in 1997. As a contingency, if sufficient funds cannot be raised in 1997, $2,400 has been provided in the 1998 Forecast Budget. In response to a request for more information on the machine, Nancy Morgan mentioned that the machine would produce enough revenue in two years to pay"for itself as well as the medical supplies necessary to perform the test. Many of the members of the Finance Commission voiced support for the purchase of the machine in the 1997 fiscal year rather than defer the purchase until 1998. They felt the cholesterol tests would be very beneficial to residents and, in addition, produce revenue for the Village. Finance Director Brian Caputo began his presentation with an overview of the functions of the Finance Department, accomplishments of the department in 1996 and departmental objectives for 1997. The Finance Department's proposed 1997 budget of $1,111,236 is approximately 3.5% higher than the 1996 budget of $1,073,800. The Finance Department has three divisions: Data Processing, Accounting, and Customer Service. Mr. Caputo is proposing upgrading one of the three customer service clerks to a supervisory position in order to enhance first-line supervision in Customer Service and to operate in the same manner as the other two divisions which already have a supervisory position. This change does not increase the number of employees in the department. Instead, one of the employees will be given additional responsibility along with her regular duties. The Finance Department has had a temporary part-time employee in the customer services division since May of 1995 when primary responsibility for administering traffic tickets was transferred to the Finance Department. For 1997 Mr. Caputo is proposing that the position be changed from temporary status to permanent part-time status to enable the Finance Department to handle traffic ticket administration over the long term. Total employee count for the Village will not increase with this proposed change because the Community Development Department is reducing the number of part-time inspectors on its staff in 1997. The proposed 1997 Budget includes a provision of $250,000 for the purchase of new accounting and community development software. The expenditure can be found under Village Improvements and Equipment in the Capital Improvements section of the budget. Mr. Caputo included the discussion in the Finance Department because the accounting software is essential to departmental operations. Mr. Caputo went over a list of shortcomings and problems with the current software. Based upon the many problems encountered with the software over the past two years, the decision was made to discontinue installation of additional software modules such as utility billing. After a great deal of discussion and evaluation staff has recommended that the Village begin the search for software which will better meet the needs of the Village rather than continuing to work with the present software. Mr. Caputo explained that, in selecting new software, steps would be taken in the screening and selection process to ensure the Village procures better software. First, the Village would use a consultant to help with the development of a request for proposals and the analysis of responses. Second, the Village would have extensive on-site visits with other municipalities using the software of the most qualified vendor(s). The on-site visits would involve first -line employees spending time with counterparts in the other municipalities using the software under consideration with live data. Nblif, agigeggpIgionl Village Manager Michael Janonis reviewed the 1997 proposed budget for the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The budget includes a provision of $3,600 for new chairs for the Village Board. Otherwise, there are no significant increases in the proposed budget. The Village Manager's proposed 1997 budget is expected to increase from $489,875 in 1996 to $668,482 in 1997, a 36.5% increase. There are three main components of the increase. First, a total of $15,000 has been requested for management training. This is a continuation of the training the management team is currently receiving. Second, legal fees are expected to increase from $167,500 in 1996 to $265,500 in 1997. The increase is due to ongoing litigation as well as the labor negotiations in the spring of 1997 with both the police and fire contracts expiring at that time. The Village Manager's budget also includes a provision for $40,000 for a merit pay pool. Mr. Janonis explained that the intent of the merit pay pool is to award bonus monies to non-union employees whose outstanding job performance deserves recognition. The monies awarded will not add to base pay when computing raises. The members of the Finance Commission spent a considerable amount of time discussing the merit pay pool. Several members supported the concept while some members raised concern over whether these bonuses would be looked at as entitlements and raise expectations among employees that they will receive bonuses every year. Also, concerns were raised as to how the program would be administered. Mr. Janonis emphasized merit pay would only be awarded for exceptional performance. Such performance would be documented through written performance evaluations: --Merit pay would provide an incentive for all employees to strive to perform their jobs increasingly better. Mr. Janonis further stated that receiving merit pay in one year would in no way entitle an employee to merit pay in a subsequent year. V Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. The next meeting will be on October 31 at 7:00 p.m. CLW/= 4 Respectfully submitted J Carol L. Widmer, Assistant Finance Director FINANCE COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting October 31, 1996 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Chairman Richard Bachhuber, Commission Members John Engel, Joseph Etchingham, Vince Grochocinski, Newt Hallman, John Korn, Jim Morrison, Tom Pekras, and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Village Manager Michael Janonis, Finance Director Brian Caputo, Assistant Finance Director Carol Widmer, Fire Chief Ed Cavello, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Figolah and Fire Prevention Coordinator Paul Valentine. Police Chief Ron Pavlock, Deputy Police Chief Ron Richardson, Community Development Director Bill Cooney, Deputy Community Development Director Dave Hulseberg, Planning Coordinator Dan Ungerleider, Building Coordinator Brad Paulson, and Environmental Health Coordinator Bob Roels later joined the meeting. The minutes of October 17, 1996 were approved as presented. Fire Chief Ed Cavello introduced Deputy Fire Chief Mike Figolah and Fire Prevention Coordinator Paul Valentine. Chief Cavello began his presentation by reviewing the department's 1996 accomplishments. One major accomplishment involved establishing medical engines with medical equipment similar to that found on an ambulance. These engines provide the Village with another response alternative in times of high demand for medical assistance. The department was also able to complete the warning siren replacement program a year ahead of schedule. The 1997 Proposed budget of $6,262,302 is 4.1 % higher than the 1995 budget of $6,013,095. Chief Cavello highlighted several significant changes in the Fire Department administration portion of the budget. The first is a reduction of 18.3% in the amount budgeted for medical examinations. This reduction was achieved by setting up a schedule of bi-annual medical examinations. In the past examinations were scheduled according to the age of the firefighter and this schedule resulted in large variances each year in the amount budgeted for medical expense. A new line item in the proposed Fire Administration budget for 1997 is $5,896 for a computer lease payment. This payment will provide for the replacement of existing computer equipment. A line item which increased significantly is employment testing. A total of $19,600 has been budgeted for testing new hires, lieutenants and captains compared to $5,000 in 1996. This is the first time all of these eligibility lists will expire in the same year and that is why the requested amount is so high. Deputy Chief Mike Figolah reviewed the proposed 1997 budget for Fire Operations. Included in the budget is a significant increase for turn out clothing. The amount budgeted in 1997 is $14,200, compared to $6,120 in 1996. Mike Figolah explained that the department would like to implement a program which provides for replacement of all sets of turn out gear over the course of six years at a rate of 10 sets a year. The amount budgeted for opticom maintenance will decrease 20% in 1997 because new equipment was purchased in the last two years. The 1997 proposed Fire Prevention budget as presented by Paul Valentine contains no significant changes. There is a new item to allow for a computer lease payment which was previously explained. Mike Figolah explained that the Fire Department has requested $80,000 in the Motor Equipment Replacement Fund. $60,000 of that amount is expected to be used to rechassis an ambulance. This will be the second time the ambulance will be rechassied saving an estimated $20,000 over the cost of a new ambulance. In addition, $20,000 will be used to purchase a replacement vehicle for a fire inspector. Several general questions regarding the tank farm, breathing apparatus, and incentive pay were asked by Finance Commission members. �r. Police Chief Ron Pavlock and Deputy Chief Ron Richardson presented the proposed 1997 Police Department budget of $8,115,524. This represents a 6.3 % increase over the 1996 budget of $7,636,695. Of that amount $7.2 million or 89% is related to personnel costs. Chief Pavlock began his presentation by reviewing the responsibilities of the two divisions: Field Operations and Administrative Support Services. Chief Pavlock also reviewed the department's 1996 accomplishments and 1997 objectives. Chief Pavlock spoke briefly about the department's community policing initiatives. The two officers added in 1995 under the COPS AHEAD grant are functioning in their assigned areas and two problem solving officers were added in 1996. Deputy Chief Richardson presented information on the staffing of the Police Department over the past 10 years. During that time the number of sworn officers has increased by 16 while the civilian staffing has not changed in spite of the increased paperwork associated with the activity generated by the additional officers. The civilian position of auxiliary services officer has two main functions in the department: court liaison and property control. The workload has increased to the point that the individual is unable to handle both areas of responsibility effectively and the department is requesting an additional community service officer (CSO) to handle the property control function. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the request for a new CSO. Chief Pavlock explained that, unlike other police departments, Mount Prospect uses civilians instead of sworn officers to fill many positions. The decision to have a CSO handle the court function is another means of keeping the number of sworn officers to a minimum. Commissioner Hallman expressed concern at the increase in police staffing over the past 10 years. Commissioners Morrison and Grochocinski indicated support for the addition of a CSO based on the department's increased activity. Community Development Director Bill Cooney and his staff, Deputy Community Development Director David Hulseberg, Health Coordinator Bob Roels, Building Coordinator Brad Paulson, and Planning Coordinator Dan Ungerleider presented the Community Development 1997 proposed budget of $1,218,452. 2 Bill Cooney reviewed the functions of the Community Development Department. They include plan reviews, zoning, property maintenance inspections, long-range planning and economic development. Mr. Cooney explained that, as part of the economic development initiative, the department has designed a display for trade shows as well as a marketing brochure and a video. They have also placed advertisements in selected trade journals. The Finance Commission members viewed the video prepared by the department. Mr. Cooney listed some of the projects the department has overseen in 1996. They included improvements by U. S. Robotics, the development of a sizeable Kensington Center parcel by Braun Manufacturing, additional improvements at Randhurst including General Cinema and Jewel Foods, and significant construction progress on the Creekside and Clocktower Condominiums. The three division coordinators summarized the activities and accomplishments within their divisions. Building Coordinator Brad Paulson reported a record year for construction projects within the Village as well as a year when the division developed a series of informational handouts for residents. Bob Roels, Housing Coordinator, discussed the proactive approach the division has been taking in multi- family inspections including the recently enacted Multi -Family Interior Inspection Program which provides for the inspection of 20% of all rental units annually. An additional inspector was hired in August to assist in the inspections. Dan Ungerleider discussed the Rand Road corridor study, the United Airlines annexation study and the administration of the TIF (tax increment financing) Program. The discussion after the presentation centered on the Cook County tax structure, the legality of inspecting the interior of multi -family units, and the future plans for the Village Hall property. Members of the Finance Commission congratulated Bill Cooney and his staff for their success in bringing new development to Mount Prospect. IV Adigmroment CLW/® The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on November 14, 1996. J Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Widmer Assistant Finance Director