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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
OCTOBER 14, 1997
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Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Present at the meeting were:
Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Daniel Nocchi and
Irvana Wilks. Staff present included Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant
Village Manager David Strahl, Public Works Director Glen Andlee, Deputy Public
Works Director Sean Dorsey, Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa Angell and Community
Development Director William Cooney.
II. MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of September 23, 1997. Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and
Seconded by -Trustee Nocchi to accept the Minutes. Minutes were approved
unanimously.
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Public Works Director Glen Andler provided a general overview of the history of
the entrance markers and how entrance markers are processed for removal
previously. He stated that this discussion was prompted by a request for the
removal of a marker at the corner of Westgate and Kensington where the adjacent
property owners had originally disagreed as to the status of the entrance marker.
He is requesting clarification based on the previous Village Board decision of 1987
and to determine whether the Board wants to change the original direction to staff
concerning entrance markers. He stated it is common for the Village not to have
any record of a responsible party for maintaining the entrance markers and has had
difficulty obtaining such information in the past.
Resident Kathy Moritz, 801 North Westgate, spoke. She requested the Village
consider allowing the structures to remain because it helps provide an identity to the
neighborhood. She also feels that the markers provide general protection for her
home from vehicular traffic as evidenced by a previous accident in her yard. She
stated she is willing to maintain and repair the marker and would not want it
removed by the Public Works Department.
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Resident Donna Johnson, 1009 Westgate, spoke. She stated that she would
support the marker remaining and would assume the marker would be removed if
it deteriorated. However, if the markers are maintained by the residents, then the
Village should allow the markers to remain if the markers can be rebuilt or repaired.
General comments by the Village Board members included the following items:
Some Board members were surprised as to the total number of entrance markers
that were still present throughout the Village. There was also general support as
to the Village's assistance in collecting monies from people who may damage the
markers in an effort to repair the marker to its original state. Trustees felt that if
markers created a sight obstruction, then the marker should be removed. They
requested the staff undertake the task of trying to identify responsible homeowners
associations. Trustees felt that the markers do provide an identity to specific
neighborhoods and supported the markers remaining in place. However, the
Trustees felt that homeowners and homeowners associations must take
responsibility for maintaining these markers so that no Village funds would be
expended for this purpose.
Consensus of the Village Board was to create a resolution outlining the policy
for entrance markers to be maintained by homeowners or homeowners
associations and when the marker fell into a state of disrepair, the Public
Works Department was authorized to remove them providing appropriate
notice was provided to adjacent property owners.
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl provided a general overview summarizing
the discussions with AT&T Wireless to date. He stated the Village Board had
authorized staff to enter into preliminary discussions with wireless providers to
determine whether the installation on Village -owned property would be appropriate.
The Village has had two preliminary meetings with AT&T Wireless to install eight
antennas on the catwalk of the Village water tower on Northwest Highway. The
purpose of the information provided this evening is to advise the Board of these
meetings and to determine whether there remains an interest to proceed with further
negotiations. It is estimated that the revenue generated from the lease will be in the
range of $10,000 to $12,000 per year. In addition, the Village would collect
Infrastructure Maintenance Fees and Utility Tax from this new service provided to
the residents.
Anthony Lello, attorney for AT&T Wireless provided a general overview of how
the antennas would be mounted to the tower and acknowledged the fact that AT&T
would be responsible for any additional costs of painting the water tower due to the
installation of the antennas. He also stated that there would be two control boxes
mounted on the ground at the far west end of the tower and every effort would be
made to mask the appearance of the boxes through landscaping.
General comments from the Village Board members included some concern
regarding the noise generated from the control boxes mounted on'the ground.
There was also a concern whether the antennas and wiring would cause conflicts
with Fire Department training on the water tower. Board members asked whether
by letting one provider in, the Village would be required to allow other providers in
until the water tower space is filled up.
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl responded to the comments. He stated
that the Village has authority over its own property to determine who utilizes the
property for wireless services.
Tony Lello stated that he would provide the manufacturer's details regarding the
noise generated from the cabinets.
General consensus from the Village Board was to continue negotiations with
AT&T Wireless. It is hoped that a favorable lease can be negotiated which will
not impact Village operations or Village residents.
VI. PERSONAL SHOPPING CART PROGRAM
Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa Angell provided a general overview of this item.
She stated that Trustee Corcoran has been instrumental in working with area
grocery stores and staff to come up with a resolution. She stated that the program
is structured to provide an -alternative for customers to transport their groceries -from
a grocery store site to a nearby residence. She stated that agreements have been
worked out with the two Dominick's, Sun Harvest, WalMart, the Jewel in Mount
Prospect and the Jewel in Des Plaines. She stated that the target area is
approximately 15 apartment complexes and presentations have been underway and
well-received regarding this program. The personal shopping cart would be
subsidized by the participating grocery stores in the Village with the resident paying
a modest fee. She stated that Village staff continues to advise stores to pick up
carts that happen to be left off their property and the stores are charged for cart
removal as necessary.
General comments by Village Board members included the following items:
Board members were quite receptive to the program and felt it was a good example
of business and Village working together for a solution. This item was for
information purposes only and to bring the Board up-to-date as to the progress of
addressing this ongoing problem.
VII. AMERITECH PURCHASE OF SPRINT
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl provided a general overview to the Village
Board. He stated that Ameritech is in the process of purchasing the Sprint service
area which covers approximately 6300 lines in Mount Prospect. Ameritech expects
a favorable decision from the Illinois Commerce Commission around November 1.
Ameritech is requesting the Village accept the Ameritech rranchise Agreement
currently in place with the Village as the Agreement which would be extended to
cover the former Sprint service area.
Consensus of the Village Board was to approve the Letter of Agreement
allowing Ameritech to apply the Ameritech Franchise Agreement to the former
Sprint service area in Mount Prospect.
Public Works Director Glen Andler provided a general overview of this topic. He
stated that Village Code prohibits private structures constructed in the parkway,
however, there are a number of residents who have installed basketball hoops in
the public rights-of-way. Staff comes before the Village Board to advise them of the
situation before proceeding with notification of residents to foster removal of these
structures. Currently, staff is aware of approximately 26 such basketball hoops
which are in violation.
General comments from the Village Board members included the following items:
There are numerous items that residents have put in the parkways over the years
including large mailboxes, landscaping which may create sight obstructions,
plantings and other items. Trustees felt that staff should advise residents Qf the
problem of putting these structures in the right-of-way as soon as possible with a
future date established for their removal. Trustees felt that these structures create
a safety issue and need to be addressed.
Consensus of the Village Board was to advise residents who are in violation
of the Village Code concerning basketball hoop structures built in the right-of-
way to be notified as soon as possible and provided a deadline outlining when
the removal must take place.
IX. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANTINGS REMOVAL
Public Works Director Glen Andler provided a history of the plantings which have
been put in and maintained in the railroad right-of-way throughout Mount Prospect.
He stated the Village entered into a lease in the 1960s to improve the appearance
of the right-of-way. He stated a 1982 lease allowed for landscape design work to
be undertaken by the Village to further enhance the appearance. Union Pacific
Railroad has recently notified the Village that it is canceling all leases regarding
landscape design in the right-of-way and they are instituting clear zones of 500 feet
on either side of an intersection and removal of all plantings between the edge of
the railroad ties and 16 feet from those ties.
Glen Andler provided a video summary showing where the landscape would need
to be removed for illustration purposes. He stated there would be a need to remove
some plantings to improve sight lines and those would be undertaken very shortly.
However, in order to comply with the 500 foot rule and the 16 foot clear zone on
either side of the tracks, it is estimated the Village would have to remove
approximately 900 shrubs or trees and 600 trees and shrubs would have to be
severely cut back.
Village Manager Janonis stated that Mr. Andler, Forestry Superintendent Sandy
Clark, and himself participated in a meeting at Union Pacific headquarters today to
determine whether any middle ground is possible to address the situation. He
stated the 500 foot rule is in the Illinois Vehicle Code and has been for a number of
years. However, typical regulations in other states only require 250 foot rule on
either side of intersections. Union Pacific has stated they would like to work with
individual municipalities on a case-by-case basis and has asked the municipalities
to assist in changing legislation to lessen the impact but improve safety as defined
by regulations. He stated that the recent change in policy has been driven by
lawsuits from victims of train crossing accidents. He stated that there are
discussions underway with representatives from the Northwest Municipal
Conference to lessen the impact.
General comments from the Village Board members included the following items:
Board members felt the- 500 foot rule appears to be more of a rural area
requirement which would apply to uncontrolled intersections and may not apply to
urbanized areas. Trustees were also concerned about the lost investment if the
plantings were removed as projected. They also were concerned about maintaining
safety without adversely impacting appearance.
Donna Johnson, 1009 Westgate, spoke. She stated that she is hopeful that the
plantings would not have to be removed as ordered by Union Pacific. However, she
wanted to remind Trustees that residents were told by the Village to remove items
from the right-of-way previously and she finds it interesting that the Village is now
fighting to keep items in the right-of-way when residents themselves are not allowed
to keep things in the right-of-way.
This information was brought forward only for information to the Village Board and
the public and no determination has been made yet regarding the status of the
plantings.
X. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis wanted to remind people of the Welcome New Resident
event scheduled for October 25, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at the Senior
Center. He also stated that Budget meetings will be starting on October 28, at
6:00 p.m. and continuing on November 11 and November 25.
XI ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Nocchi stated that Trustee Lohrstorfer is currently at the Village of Buffalo
Grove providing testimony on the Village's behalf regarding the addition of another
track on the Wisconsin Central line.
Trustee Hoefert inquired as to the status of the retaining wall along the railroad
right-of-way.
Public Works Director Andler stated that the walls have worked well over time
and have not exhibited any failure.
Trustee Clowes stated that he was in attendance at the Coffee with Council on
October 11 and noticed that there was a certain amount of confusion as to the
location of the meeting being split between Village Hall and Robert Frost School.
He stated that there were around 50 residents present at Robert Frost and many
residents also showed up at the Village Hall on the same issue of Palwaukee noise
at the Village Hall.
Trustee Wilks stated that she is concerned that having a meeting in two places is
quite confusing and it creates a problem with getting people from one location to the
other and she would suggest that future floating Coffee with Councils be convened
at a single location.
Trustees Clowes and Hoefert stated that they support future floating Coffee with
Councils being convened at a single location.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a municipality which exercises
authority pursuant to Chapter 65, Act 5, Section 11 -74.4-1 et $eat. of the Illinois Municipal
Code as set forth in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, known as the "Tax Increment Allocation
Redevelopment Act"; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect did on August 20, 1985 adopt Ordinance
No. 3554 entitled "An Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area in the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois"; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect did on August 20, 1985 adopt Ordinance
No. 3555 entitled "An Ordinance Designating District No. 1 Tax Increment Redevelopment
Project Area in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois", designating District No. 1 as a
redevelopment project pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect did on August 20, 1985 adopt Ordinance
No. 3556 entitled "An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the District No. 1
Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois"; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect have determined that the acquisition of the real property described on Exhibit A,
attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance, is necessary and appropriate for the
implementation of the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for
District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area heretofore approved; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 65, Act 5, Section 11-74.4-4 (c)
of the Illinois Municipal Code as set forth in the Illinois Compiled Statutes the Village of
Mount Prospect is authorized to acquire property, real or personal, within the District No. 1
Redevelopment Project Area by purchase, donation, lease or eminent domain for the purposes
of implementing said redevelopment project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: That it is hereby determined that the real property described on
Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance, is necessary and appropriate for
the implementation of the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for
District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area heretofore approved.
SECTION TWO: That it is hereby determined that the real property described on
Exhibit A be utilized, occupied and developed pursuant to the Tax Increment Redevelopment
Plan and Redevelopment Project for District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area, a
redevelopment area pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.
SECTION THREE: That it is hereby determined that it is necessary, proper and
desirable that the Village of Mount Prospect shall acquire title to and possession of the real
property described in Exhibit A for the reason that said real property is necessary, required
and needed for the implementation of the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project for District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area heretofore approved.
SECTION FOUR: That the Village of Mount Prospect, the Village Attorney of the
Village of Mount Prospect, and Burke and Ryan, Special Attorneys of the Village of Mount
Prospect, be and are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to negotiate for and on
behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect with the owner or owners of the real property
described on Exhibit A for the purchase thereof by the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION FIVE: That in the event that the Village Attorney and special
Attorneys are unable to agree with the owner or owners of said real property as to the
compensation to be paid therefor, then title and possession of said real property legally
described on Exhibit A shall be acquired by the Village of Mount Prospect through
condemnation and the Village Attorney and Special Attorneys are hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to institute proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to
acquire title to and possession of said real property for the Village of Mount Prospect in
accordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of Illinois and pursuant to the Tax
Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.
SECTION SIX: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage,
by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois and approval by the
President thereof, and publication in pamphlet form the day of
1997
AYES:
NAY&
ABSENT:
ATTEST;
VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED-,
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of
2-10 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Pros ectIllinois
THE WEST 40 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 13 IN BUSSE AND WILLE'S
RESUBDIVSION OF MOUNT PROSPECT IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-108-025
and
THE EAST 11.11 FEET OF LOT 10 AND THE WEST 28 FEET OF LOT 9 IN
BLOCK 13 IN BUSSE AND WILLE'S RESUBDIVSION OF MOUNT PROSPECT IN
THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41
NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-108-028
and
THE EAST 23 FEET OF LOT 9 AND THE WEST 23 FEET OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 13
IN BUSSE AND WILLE'S RESUBDIVSION OF MOUNT PROSPECT IN THE WEST
1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE
11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-108-034
08-12-108-037
and
THE WEST 8.5 FEET OF LOT 9 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 23 FEET THEREOF
MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT) AND THE EAST 26.5 FEET OF
LOT 10 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 70 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 13 IN BUSSE AND
WILLE'S RESUBDIVSION OF MOUNT PROSPECT IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-108-035
ATTENTION
THE NOVEMBER SAFETY
COMMISSION
MEETING WILL BE HELD
AT 10:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 1, 1997,
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 T. O'Donovan
Streets/Buildings Superintendent
Paul C. Bures
Forestry/Grounds Superintendent
Sandra M. Clark
Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent
James E. Guenther
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
Phone B47/B70-5640 Fax 847/253-9377 TOO 847/392-1235
AGENDA
SAFETY COMMISSION
MEETING LOCATION:
MEETING DATE AND TIME:
The Christian Life Church Saturday
400 East Gregory Street November 1, 1997
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 10:00 A.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Citizens to be Heard
V. Old Business
A. Turn Restrictions at Rand/Isabella, Rand/Louis and Rand/Henry
Intersections
1. Engineering Presentation of Traffic Data
2. Police Presentation of Enforcement Data
VI. New Business
None
VII. Adjournment
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING
BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS 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
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*******# IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING *****#
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUMTM YUSA
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To: Safety Commission
From: Project Engineer
Date: October 17, 1997
Subject: TURN RESTRICTIONS AT RANDIISABELLA, RAND/LOUIS AND
RAND/HENRY INTERSECTIONS
This item was discussed at the April 1997 Safety Commission Meeting. Mr. Jerry Boldt,
300 N. School Street with 164 residents requested tum restrictions in order to reduce
the heavy volume of cut -through traffic generated by the Kensington Business Center.
At the meeting, the Safety Commission recommended turn restrictions at the
Rand/Isabella, Rand/Louis, and Rand/Henry intersections. The Village Board of
Trustees approved the following turn restrictions based on the Safety Commission's
recommendation and comments from school districts:
1. No Right Turn from Southbound Rand Road onto Isabella Street
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
2. No Right Turn from Southbound Rand Road onto Henry Street
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
3. No Left Turn from Eastbound Isabella Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
4. No Left Turn from Northbound Louis Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5. No Left Turn from Eastbound Henry Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
All from Monday through Friday
The above turn restriction signs were installed on June 16, 1997.
At the May 20, 1997 Village Board meeting, the Village Board instructed staff to review
the traffic data for the next six months and bring the issue back to the Safety
Commission and the Village Board.
Traffic Data
The Engineering Staff completed the following three traffic counts after the turn
restriction signs were installed on June 16, 1997.
• Week of June 16
• Week of August 12
• Week of October 6
The results of the above three traffic counts and the traffic count before the turn
restriction are shown on the attached map. The effects of turn restrictions on the
cut through traffic are discussed as follows:
1. Isabella Street between Rand Road and William Street
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 3666 vehicles/day (vpd)
After Turn Restriction: Average of three counts
2333 vpd
(Reduction of 1333 vpd)
The traffic volume on Isabella Street has been reduced by approximately
36%. The turn restriction signs resulted in a significant reduction of the
cut through traffic on Isabella Street.
2. Henry Street between Rand Road and Edward Street
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 811 vpd
After Turn Restriction: Average of three counts
912 vpd
(Ircrease of 101 vpd)
The traffic volume has increased by approximately 12%. This was
expected as it was anticipated that motorists would look for other routes
once the restrictions were imposed at Isabella. This, however, does not
represent a significant increase.
3. Louis Street South of Rand Road
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 398 vpd
After Turn Restriction: Average three counts
322 vpd
(Reduction of 76 vpd)
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The traffic volume has been reduced by approximately 19%. This
represents a modest decrease in traffic.
Gregory Street West of Owen Street
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 810 vpd
After Turn Restriction: Average of three counts
796 vpd
(Reduction of 14 vpd)
The traffic volume has been reduced by approximately 2%. This
represents a positive but insignificant change in traffic volume.
Isabella Street West of Owen Street
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 1423 vpd
After Turn Restriction: Average of three counts
1317 vpd
(Reduction of 106 vpd)
The traffic volume has been reduced by approximately 7%. This
represents a modest decrease in traffic.
Owen Street South of Isabella Street
Before Turn Restriction (February, 1996): 1401 vpd
After Turn Restriction: Average of three counts
1262 vpd
(Reduction of 139 vpd)
The traffic volume has been reduced by approximately 10%. This
represents a modest decrease in traffic.
In summary, the traffic volumes were changed as follows:
Five out of six locations experienced a traffic reduction.
Isabella West of Rand (36%, 1336 cars)
Louis South of Rand (19%, 76 cars)
Isabella West of Owen (7%, 106 cars)
Owen South of Isabella (10%, 139 cars)
Gregory West of Owen (2%, 14 cars)
One location experienced a traffic increase
Henry West of Rand (12%, 101 cars)
Therefore, it is concluded that the implementation of the turn restrictions
accomplished the desired effect. The turn restriction signs significantly reduced
the traffic on Isabella west of Rand and generally reduced the traffic in the
neighborhood.
Enforcement Data
Attached is a report from Police Chief Ron Pavlock describing the results of the
selective enforcement of these turn restrictions.
Notification
All residents bordered by Rand Rd, Central Rd, Emerson St and Gregory St
were informed that this item will be discussed at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday,
November 1, 1997, at the Gymnasium of the Christian Life Church. The
notification letter is attached to the agenda.
Staff Recommendation
The turn restriction signs at Rand/Isabella, Rand/Louis, and Rand/Henry
intersections did reduce the traffic volumes in the neighborhood. One of the
major complaints was the high volume of cut through traffic on Isabella St west of
Rand Rd. The traffic volume on this portion of Isabella St was reduced
significantly (36%) without significantly increasing the traffic volume on the other
streets in the neighborhood.
Therefore, Staff recommends that the following turn restrictions remain in force
permanently:
1. No Right Turn from Southbound Rand Road onto Isabella Street
4:00PMto6:30PM
2. No Right Turn from Southbound Rand Road onto Henry Street
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
3. No Left Turn from Eastbound Isabella Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
4. No Left Turn from Northbound Louis Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5. No Left Tum from Eastbound Henry Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
All from Monday through Friday
Attached is a memo for information purposes by Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker
concerning the traffic signals at Mt. Prospect Road/Rand Road/Central Road.
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Director
Glen R. Andler
Deputy Director
Sean P. Dorsey
Village Engineer
Jeffrey A. Wulbedrer
Administrative Aide
Dawn L. Wucki
Solid Waste Coordinator
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Water/Sewer Superintendent
Roderick T O'Donovan
Streets/RuiWings Superintendent
Paul C. Sums
Forestry/Grounds Superintendent
Sandra M. Clark
Vehicle/p quiipme"t Superintendent
James C. Guenther
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Re: hum Restrictions at Randllsabella, Rand/Louis and
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restrictions to reduce the heavy volume of cut -through traffic on residential streets in your nelghborhood.
1. No Right Turn from Southbound Rand Road onto Isabella Street, 4:00 PM to,6:30 PM
. No Right Tum from Southbound Rana Road .onto Henry Street, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
3. No Left Tum from Eastbound Isabella Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
4. No Left Turn from Northbound Louis Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5. No Left Turn from Eastbound Henry Street onto Rand Road
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
These turn restriction signs were installed on June 16, 1997. The Police Department is enforcing the turn
restrictions. To evaluate the effectiveness of these turn restrictions, three traffic counts were performed
afterthe installation of the turn restriction signs:
* Between June 16 and June 19, 1997
• Between August 12 and August 15, 1997
* Between October 6 and October 8, 1997
The Safety Commission of the Village of Mount Prospect will hold their November Meeting at the
Christian Life Church (400 East Gregory Street) starling at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, November 1, 1997 to
discuss the results of the traffic counts, the reports from the Police Department, and any concerns or
comments that you might have. You are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Members of the Village
Board, the Village Manager and representatives from the Police, Fire, the Community Development and
the Public Works Departments have also been invited to attend.
Based on a review of the traffic counts, enforcement data and your comments the Safety Commission
will make final recommendations to the Village Board regarding the desirability to make these restrictions
permanent.
Once again, we appreciate your concerns for the safety of Mount Prospect residents. If you should
have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
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Sean S.M. Won
Project Engineer
Village of Mount Prospect 90LIC
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM I
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: POLICE CHIEF
SUBJECT: SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT - IMPROPER TURNS AT
R.ANDASABELLA, RAND/LOUIS AND RAND/HENRY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 1997
The attached memo is an overview of our enforcement regarding improper turns on Rand Road. As
you will note, our citations have decreased since the initial enforcement. The enforcement and
review is accomplished by beat units and problem solving units. They have observed minimal
violations without any citizen complaints about the enforcement.
I have asked Deputy Chief Daley and staff to continue priority monitoring of these locations as time
allows for a final repo to go to the November Safety Conun:ission meeting. Please advise.
RWP:jd
Attachment
c: D/C Daley
Cmdr. Kolanowski
Sgt. Leonard
Village of Mount Prospect ?OLI
Mount Prospect, Illinois
VA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 4
TO: DEPUTY CHIEF T. DALEY
FROM: LEONARD
SUBJECT:• RvfpROpER TURNS AT
• , RAND/HENRy.
DATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 1997
SEPTEMBER 1997
NO TICKETS ISSUED AS OF 5 SEPT 1997.
AUGUST 1997
RAND/ISABELLA 12 TICKETS ISSUED
LIVEDIN NEIGHBORHOOD 1. 401 N. PROSPECT MANOR
JULY 1997
RAND/ISABELLA 21 TICKETS ISSUED
RAND/LOUIS 1 TICKET
LIVED IN NEIGHBORHOOD 1. 417 N. ELM
2.305 N. ELM
JUNE 1997
RAND/ISABELLA 79 TICKETS ISSUED
RAND/LOUIS 12 TICKETS ISSUED
RAND HENRY 37 TICKETS ISSUED
LIVED IN NEIGHBORHOOD 1. 711 N. FAIRVIEW
2.615 N. MAPLE
3.116 S. ALBERT
4.112 S. EDWARD
5.311 N. EMERSON
6.16 JUDITH ANN
7.513 N. ELM
8.38 N. ALBERT
9.315 N. MAPLE
10.228 E. HIGHLAND
11. 309 ERIC
12.102 S. ELM
13.13 S. OWEN
14.108 N. MAPLE
15.514 EASTMAN
16.102 N. WILLE
17.6 S. OWEN
18.104 N. ELM
19.5 N. SCHOOL
20.214 N. ELMHURST
21. 704 EASTMAN
22. 10 N. SCHOOL
TOTAL NUMBER OF TICKETS ISSUED
162
Village of MClwull"Ikt Prospect BOLI
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CHIEF PAVLOCK
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FROM: COMMANDER KOLANOWSKI
SUBJECT: NO RIGHT TURN STUDY - RAND & ISABELLA - RAND & HENRY
DATE: 16 OCTOBER 1997
During the period of 19 September through 16 October, 1997 the Police Department conducted a
survey of the No Right Turn restrictions on Rand Road at Isabella and at Henry. Traffic counts
were conducted on six days during the period. No enforcement action was taken on the days that
traffic counts were done. Traffic enforcement was conducted on twelve (12 ) days during the
period. The following is a summary of the traffic survey to date.
RAND & ISABELLA
TRAFFIC COUNT
DATE
COUNT
Sept 19
54
Sept 23
47
Sept 25
59
Sept 29
28
Oct 8
40
Oct 15
33
Total traffic tickets issued at Rand and Isabella - 72
RAND & HENRY
TRAFFIC COUNT
DATE
COUNT
Sept 19
20
Sept 23
15
Sept 25
21
Sept 29
14
Oct 8
17
Oct 15
13
Total traffic tickets issued at Rand and Henry - 39
NOTE: There is a private drive approximately 200 feet south of Henry on Rand. This driveway
is located dust south of the old Color Tile building and north of the Sunrise Restaurant. During
the traffic count studies it was noticed that an average of 23 cars passed Henry Street and made a
right hand turn from Rand Road onto this drive. Those vehicles went west on the private drive to
Albert where they turned north to get to Henry Street. The vehicles finally turned left and
headed west on Henry Street thus avoiding the turn restriction on Henry.
TRAFFIC TICKET SUMMARY
A total of 111 traffic tickets were issued during this survey. Mount Prospect residents received
67 or 60%of he tickets written. The Mount Prospect residents that were cited live in the
following areas:
15 live in the area bounded by Rand Road, Central Road, and Route 83
4 live in the area bounded by Central Road on the north and Route 14 on the south
3 live in the area west of Route 83 and north of Route 14
3 live in the area east of Route 12 and south of Kensington Road
24 live north of Kensington Road
18 live south of the railroad tracks
Nonresident violators received 44 traffic tickets. Twenty (20) of those violators live in suburbs
in our immediate vicinity. The other 24 violators live in Chicago or communities such as Alsip
or Gurnee that are some distance from Mount Prospect.
SUMMARY
Traffic counts of vehicles violating the No Right Tum restrictions at Rand & Isabella averaged
53 during the first three sample dates and 34 during the final three dates. Traffic counts of
vehicles violating the No Right Turn restrictions at Rand & Henry averaged 19 during the first
three safilple dates and 15 during the final three dates. It appears that traffic enforcement has
reduced, but not eliminated, the number of vehicles making the illegal right hand turns. I suggest
that we continue the study till the end of the month to see if the downward trend continues.
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Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TmaTYA
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
FROM: VILLAGE ENGINEER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1997
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT RAND / CENTRAL / MT. PROSPECT ROAD
On August 14, 1 met with Mr. Bob McWilliams from the Illinois Department of
Transportation Traffic Signal Division. Cmdr. Joe Kolanowski and Sgt. Kevin Condon
were also at the meeting. We observed and discussed the problems that are
occurring at this intersection because of the operation of the traffic signals.
• Green time for northbound Mt. Prospect Road traffic at Rand Road is too
short. Traffic backs up through the Central Road intersection.
• That causes westbound Central Road traffic to backup east of the Mt.
Prospect Road intersection and into the Rand Road intersection.
• That in turn causes Rand Road traffic to backup, especially northbound
traffic making a left turn onto westbound Central Road.
• During peak travel times, gridlock then occurs.
We opened up the three control boxes that regulate the signals at these intersections
and observed their operations. It was apparent that a "quick fix", or simple
reprogramming of the controllers was not possible. The signals are interconnected in
a way that will not allow for a simple adjustment to one leg without throwing the entire
triangle out of sequence.
Let me try to explain as simple as I can the logic and op"eraUons of the traffic signal
sequencing. Whenever three streets Intersect as these do, a pdority ranking for each
leg of the intersection must be developed. These are based on traffic volumes and
will help to determine which legs get more green time proportionately. At this
intersection, Rand Road is the first priority street with Central Road being second. Mt.
Prospect is thus the third priority. The traffic controllers at Rand and Central, and
interconnectedRand and Mt. Prospect Road are • allow the smooth• of
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interconnected to allow the smooth flow of traffic through both of those intersections
for traffic on Central Road.
The controllers at Mt, Prospect Road and Central, and Mt. Prospect Road and Rand
Road are not interconnected. The technology does not exist yet to interconnect all
three controllers to each other. Thus the signals on Mt. Prospect Road are not
sequenced to always allow for the smooth flow of traffic on Mt. Prospect Road. The
lights for Mt. Prospect Road turn green at approximately the same time at both
intersections. The first sequence is for left turas from the Plaza onto Rand Road, and
for northbound Mt. Prospect Road onto westbound Central Road to get a green arrow.
This Is where the problem exists. During peak times, the amount of cars turning left
from the Plaza onto Rand Road is considerably less than those t+.;rning left from Mt.
Prospect Road onto Central Road. While these green arrows are on, the opposing
directions have red lights. The length of green time for the signals is determined by
the amount of cars present, which is determined by magnetic detectors under the
pavement. Thus the green left turn arrows turn red for traffic from the Plaza before
the green left turn arrows for northbound traffic south of Central Road. This gives
northbound Mt. Prospect Road at Rand Road a green light before the northbound
traffic at Central Road. The cars for the northbound traffic at Rand Road clear the
intersection before the traffic from Mt. Prospect Road south of Central can get to the
Rand Road intersection, This creates a gap in the traffic which the detectcrs interpret
as 'no traffic' and the signals for Mt. Prospect Road turn red at Rand Road before
those at Central Road do. Northbound traffic thus has time to fill the storage lanes on
Mt. Prospect Road between Rand and Central. Left turn traffic from Eastbound
Central Road onto Mt. Prospect Road then compounds the situation and gridlock has
begun.
Mr. McWilliams and I determined one option which may help to ails viate the gridlock
condition. If the signal at the intersection of Mt. Prospect Road ar.,d Rand Road could
be governed by the detectors at Mt. Prospect Road and Central Road, the two signals
would operate at exactly the same time sequencing. Then, both signals on Mt.
Prospect Road, at Central and at Rand would turn green at exactly the same times.
This might eliminate the backups across Central Road. Mr. McWilliams has briefly
discussed this option with IDOT's traffic signal consultant. Because of his extremely
heavy workload, he will schedule time to explore this option in depth with his
consultant within the next two months. He would like to determine if this will cause
any potential negative impact to the operations of the intersection. following his
review he will contact me with his recommendation for the Village's review and
consideration.
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Other options that would require physical changes to the intersection include:
• Eliminate the leg going Into the Plaza. This would leave only two entrances
exits from the -Plaza, one, on Central and one on Rand, by Wal Mart.
• Eliminate left turns from the Plaza onto Rand Road and from northbound Mt.
Prospect Road onto westbound Central Road.
• Create the bypass roads as recommended in the Rand Road SRA Report.
I have attached a map of the triangle area for your reference. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Minutes of the Meeting _N=
June 19, 1997
OCT 2 C 1997
I. Call to Order OOT 2 0 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:05p.m. Those present included Chairman Richard
Bachhuber, Vince Grochocinski, -Newt Hallman, John Korn, James Morrison, Tom
Pekras, and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Finance Director Brian Caputo, Assistant
Finance Director Carol Widmer, Police Chief Ron Pavlock, Deputy Police Chief Ron
Richardson, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Figolah, and Cable Production Coordinator Ross
Rowe. Community Development Director Bill Cooney and Deputy Community
Development Director Mike Blue arrived at 8:30p.m. Commissioners John Engel and Joe
Etchingham were absent.
II. 1998-2002 Ca pital Improvements 'Plan
As requested at the June 5 meeting, Finance Director Brian Caputo provided additional
information as to which profits included in the Capital Improvements Plan (C1P) are new
initiatives which will require new funding sources and which are already established within
the budget. Of the five year total of $51.8 million in projects, Mr. Caputo reported that
34% are continuations of established projects and 66% are new projects. Of the $7.8
million requested for projects in 1998, 61% are continuations of existing projects and
39% are new. Over $3.6 is requested for street work in 1998.
The Communications Division has not requested any funding for capital projects or
equipment for 1998. However, in 1999 and 2000 the division is requesting funds for a
digital off-line editing system. Expenditures of $15,000 in each of those two years would
be required to complete the change from the current analog system to the digital one. The
Cable Production Coordinator, Ross Rowe, presented the request and responded to
questions regarding the difference between analog and digital equipment and explained
that the industry as a whole is moving to digital technology.
The Police Department is requesting $489,500 for capital equipment over the next five
years. Police Chief Ron Pavlock and Deputy Police Chief Ron Richardson described the
various equipment that is being requested. A total of 30 mobile data terminals over the
five-year period are requested at a total cost of $307,500. Also, livescan digital imaging
fingerprinting equipment at $47,000, digital mugshot photography equipment for $40,000,
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records imaging equipment for $45,000, and the proposed photo lab equipment for
$50,000 represent the balance of the department's long-range capital expenditure plans.
Mike Figolah, Deputy Fire Chief, discussed the Fire Department's five-year capital project
plans. The department has requested 63 sets of turnout gear ($63,350), audio visual
equipment for the Public Safety Building training room ($50,000), apparatus data link
terminals ($45,500) and improvements to Station 12 and 14 which will provide sleeping
cubicles in anticipation of the hiring of female firefighters ($26,000). The Fire
Department's CIP requests total $184,850.
Community Development Director Bill Cooney and Deputy Community Development
Director Mike Blue presented the Community Development Department's project
requests. The department has identified a total of $16,025,000 of proposed projects over
the next five years. A total of $1,300,000 has been requested for 1998. Of that amount,
$250,000 has been proposed for the continuation of the Streetscape Program, $50,000 for
corridor improvements which will be used to enhance the commercial viability of major
corridors in the Village and $1,000,000 has been requested for property acquisition within
the central business district. Other initiatives ir_clude a new Village Hall/Senior Center
Facility ($4,775,000) and a municipal parking facility ($7,650,000) in 2001. The
members of the Finance Commission had several questions as to the proposed plans for
downtown redevelopment. They wanted to know if the Village would use
condemnation to obtain property and what property was being considered for
purchase. Mr. Cooney said he had not been given direction as to condemnation and plans
were too preliminary to discuss actual -property acquisition.
At the conclusion of the presentations, the members of the Finance Commission expressed
their views as to the 1998-2002 CIP. The members were unanimous in their support of
the CIP concept. They felt the CIP will be a useful planning tool and that it will be helpful
as the 1998 budget and future budgets are being discussed and finalized. Two
commissioners expressed opposition to the Village Training Room and Station
Improvements project requests. With regard to the Village Training Room, the two
commissioners stated that they believed less expensive alternatives should be explored.
The commissioners also felt that the Station Improvements project should be deferred
until the hiring of multiple full-time female firefighters make the project a necessity. The
commissioners all stated that the plans for downtown redevelopment (Village Hall/Senior
Center Facility and Municipal Parking Facility) are too sketchy to enable a thorough
evaluation. They did, however, strongly recont-nend that an advisory referendum be
placed on the ballot before proceeding with the Village Hall/Senior Center Facility and
Municipal Parking Facility projects.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:40p.m. The regular June and July Finance Commission
meetings have been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28 at 7:00p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L. Widmer
Assistant Finance Director
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MINUTES
FLOATING COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, October 11, 1997
9:00 a.m.
Location 1 - 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
Trustee Clowes convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Those present were: Trustees George
Clowes, Dan Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Village Manager Michael
Jannis and Chief of Police Ronald Pavlock.
Residents present were:
Jim Corman, 1348 Indigo Drive
Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, Arlington Heights
Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier Road, Arlington Heights
Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive
Julie & Dennis Meyerson, 2009 Cayuga
Patti Geller & Isaac Buznaz, 2005 Cayuga
Sue Domzalski, 914 Sumac Lane
Jim Corman, 1348 Indigo Drive, stated that he was at the meeting to give the Trustees an update
on his opposition to additional tracks on the Wisconsin Central/Metra North Central Commuter Line.
He said he would be at the October 14, 1997 Metra meeting, and he understood that Trustee
Lohrstorfer would be in attendance.- He wanted to reiterate that he is against any of the proposals.
Trustee Wilks asked if he had found any discrepancies in any of the reports that have been produced
as of this date. Mr. Corman indicated he had not found any discrepancies, but he is going to give
the railroad representatives alternatives. Mr. Corman was thanked for his diligence in this project.
Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, A.H., & Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier Road, A.H., requested
a stop sign at northbound Meier Road at White Oak. This information will be passed on to Village
Engineering for a review. They also expressed a concern about "line of sight" problems because of
overgrown bushes at Prairie and White Oak. This information will be passed on to appropriate staff
in Public Works for future review. A request was also made for Crime Prevention to contact them
regarding setting up a Neighborhood Watch.
Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, A.H., expressed concerns about the construction of the
sidewalk in front of their home as well as some problems they had with landscaping and a drain in
their basement. They wanted to know the process that should be used by Village Inspectors as they
tried to stop some of the work in question but were unsuccessful. They expressed concern that the
contractor was currently at their home working on the sidewalk on a Saturday. Mr. Janonis
explained that the contractor was currently at the location correcting the problems, and any
landscaping would also be altered to meet the new construction. He stated that he would personally
make sure that Village Inspectors review the contractor's work. The Village will attempt to work
with the contractor to resolve the problem of the basement drain.
Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier'Road; A.H., expressed concerns about Runway 32L at O'Hare Airport
and how jet traffic has increased over the last several weeks. Mr. Janonis stated that the Village is
attempting to monitor the plane noise in all areas of the Village. There have been articles in the
Village Newsletter, and Assistant Manager David Strahl has sent letters to various neighborhood
representatives about the Village's actions relative to these noise concerns. Mayor Farley, Trustee
Wilks and Trustee Nocchi are the Village's representatives at the ongoing O'Hare Noise
Commission meetings.
Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive, Julie & Dennis Meyerson, 2009 Cayuga, Patti
Geller & Isaac B.?, 2005 Cayuga, expressed concerns about the increasing aircraft traffic from the
Palwaukee Airport over their homes in the north section of Mount Prospect. They are concerned
about the low flying aircraft and had several questions about the Village's involvement in monitoring
this traffic. They were hoping that the elected officials of Mount Prospect would talk with the
Palwaukee officials and seek some relief of the constant traffic over Mount Prospect. Mr. Janonis
explained that immediately after the meeting there is an extended Coffee With Council meeting
taking place at Robert Frost North School where representatives of the Palwaukee Airport
Commission would be present to answer many of their questions. He explained there are over
350,000 flights going in and out of Palwaukee each year, and part of the noise monitoring covering
O'Hare also records the flights in and out of Palwaukee. He further stated there are 37 noise
monitors around the area, 3 of which are in the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Wilks explained
that with these monitors planes can also be tracked and the flight paths can be identified from both
O'Hare and Palwaukee. Mr. Jannis indicated that neighbors can write letters to the Palwaukee
Commission to make suggestions and express concerns. The neighbors stated they wanted a unified
front and need the Village Board's support. Trustee Clowes requested those present to contact_ their
neighbors and encourage as many_- residents as possible to attend the various Palwaukee open
meetings and express their concerns.
Sue Domzalski, 914 Sumac Lane, stated she was at the meeting to reinforce her concerns about
solicitation in neighborhoods after dark. She indicated her request to change the current hours,
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to 9:00 a.m. to dusk was for safety purposes only.
Mr. Janonis explained there will be many issues that will have to be considered when reviewing this
current ordinance. There are for-profit vendors, but along with them are charitable groups that also
send representatives and, in some cases, children to solicit, and any restrictions would have to apply
to everyone. Trustee Clowes assured the resident that this will be under review by staff and will
eventually be brought to the Board for further discussion. This matter is currently under review by
the Police Department.
The meeting at Location 1 adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
LOCATION 2 - FROST NORTH SCHOOL, 1805 N. ASPEN DRIVE
The Floating Coffee with Council was reconvened at 10:35 a.m. by Trustee Clowes. Trustees
present were George Clowes, Richard Lohrstorfer, Daniel Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Representing
staff were Village Manager Michael E. Janoms, Assistant Manager David Strahl, Public Works
Director Glen Andler, Officers Joe Favia and William Roscop and Chief of Police Ronald Pavlock.
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Village residents in attendance were:
Charles Burhop, 2001 Cayuga Lane
Wendelin Weiner, 1806 Aralia Drive
Marvin Smietana, 1812 Laurel
Gregg Crocker, Frost School
Donna Johnson, 1009 N. Westgate
Ronald Smolin, 2006 E. Woodview Drive
C. Proksa, 1810 Aralia
D. Kadlubowski, 1808 Aralia
D. Biederstadt, 1805 Laurel Drive
Bruce Hauge, 1712 Mura Lane
Lois Hauge, 1712 Mura Lane
Leonard Thomsen, 1716 Mura Lane
Stefan Lorenz, 1705 Aralia Drive
Fank Hauser, 1816 Aztec Lane
David M. Keske, 1627 Oneida Lane
Alfred Benne, 1803 Maya Lane
Marilyn Bennke, 1803 Maya Lane
Gene Zielinski, 1815 Aspen Drive
Alice Zielinski, 1815 Aspen Drive
Frank Knustbeck, 1911 Seminole
Ben Lakasz, 1806 Aztec
Annie Dumas, 2015 Cayuga Lane
John Hummer, 1814 Aztec Lane
Irmi Hummer, 1814 Azec Lane
Lew Dumas, 2015 Cayuga Lane
Al Engbretz, 1801 Hopi
William Rickter, 2020 Woodview Drive
Carol Krebs, 1816 Buckthorn
Eric Johnson, 1816 Oneida
Marianne Witczak, 1811 Oneida
Arnold Krles, 1816 Buckthorn
Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive
Mary Therese Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court
Gertrude Cybert, 1808 N. Aspen Drive
John Ponler, 1803 Aztek Lane
Walt Schmidt, 1809 Buckthorn Drive
Don Carlson, 1811 Buckthorn Drive
Tom Schipula, 1718 Maya Lane
Paul Hannaway, 1803 Laurel Drive
Daniel Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court
Edwin & Rose Hess, 1909 Maya
Debbie Carolson, River Trails Park District
Sharon Johnson, 1816 Oneida Lane `
Residents in attendance had questions about cars blocking sidewalks. Officer Roscop explained the
Police Department's enforcement program. Residents also stated concerns about bushes and trees
hanging over sidewalks and blocking lines of sight throughout the northern section of the Village.
Mr. Andler explained the program and also gave out the Public Works phone number for residents.
Mark Sokolowski,1804 E. Buckthorn Drive, complimented Public Works and the Village on their
street replacement program, and asked for further information on the sidewalk replacement program.
Mr. Andler explained that the sidewalk replacement program starts in April and gave the phone
number residents should call for further information. Residents should also watch for this
information in the Village Newsletter.
Ronald Smalie, 2006 E. Woodview Drive, expressed his concerns about an empty lot at Camp
McDonald and River Road that has become a dumping ground. He requested that the Village
determine who is the owner responsible for cleaning up the lot. He also wanted to know whether
any development is in consideration at this site. Trustee Clowes told him that it would be directed
to the appropriate department to review.
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Daniel Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court, asked whether anyone is working on an area roller
blade/hockey rink. River Trails Park District Director Debbie Carlson said that the Park District is
reviewing these types of requests, but in the past has found that the extreme exposure to liability for
injury precludes most districts from becoming involved.
Several of the residents present inquired about future road programs throughout the Village. Glen
Andler, referring to a large map, described the plan projects in the Village. The main concern with
several of the residents is when Old Willow/Seminole Lane is going to be reconstructed. Mr. Andler
explained that will take place in spring, 1998 and because of the extensive construction will cause
some inconvenience.
Several other residents asked questions about the proposed stadium in Prospect Heights. Mr. Janonis
advised the residents that the Village has been in constant contact with city officials in Prospect
Heights, and will keep the Mayor and Board of Trustees apprised of issues such as traffic impact.
In response to questions about its height Mr. Janonis responded that a good portion of the stadium
will be below grade.
Trustee Clowes opened a discussion on Palwaukee Airport. He introduced Palwaukee Airport
Commissioner Dan Quiery who also introduced representatives that sit on or advise the Commission;
Nick Helmer, pilot and real estate agent, Henry Leven, CPA and resident of Rob Roy, and Jim
Kwasek, certified flight instructor. These representatives discussed the current status of the airport,
the number of flights and explained there is an open meeting at Palwaukee Airport the third
Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. They confirmed there are a large number of flights in and
out of Palwaukee, and explained why certain types of aircraft used certain runways. They also
explained that the aircraft for the most part have difficulty coming in over the forest preserve due
to the height of the trees on the approach to the east -west runway. They stated that in order to
remove the trees the study alone would cost over $50,000. They stated this is not a commercial
airport and individuals cannot purchase airline tickets to fly out of Palwaukee. It is strictly for
charters and some flight instruction. They explained that the direction the aircraft land or take off
from is determined by wind, weather conditions and aircraft type.
Trustee Clowes then asked the questions that had been presented at the previous meeting and that
he has heard most often:
Why do the planes have to fly over my house?
Why can't the pilots be more considerate of the neighborhood?
What can the residents do about pilots or corporate owners of aircraft who are violating
sound regulations?
As noted above, these questions were answered by the Commission. In summary, aircraft land and
take off based on weather, and to a certain extent are governed by O'Hare Airport traffic and air
space due to the close proximity of that facility.
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Several residents then asked questions about the tower and how it was operated. It was reported that
most airports are not controlled, but the new twelve story control tower at Palwaukee does operate
during the week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on weekends 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. During other hours pilots can turn on the lights via their communications systems for
landing and takeoff.
Trustee Wilks, after this extensive presentation and discussion, thanked the citizens for coming and
suggested that we need another meeting. She thanked the representatives from Palwaukee and asked
them if they would be available for a future meeting. Several residents volunteered to distribute
notices of the meeting. Trustee Clowes suggested representatives from EPA, FAA and Cook County
Forest Preserve be included in the meeting. Airport Commissioner Dan Quiery suggested that if
residents have questions or concerns they call the Airport Manager during business hours, Monday
through Friday, at 537-2580, and that all residents are invited to next week's meeting, October 15,
1997, 7:30 p.m. at the Airport.
As the meeting was ending several residents asked about monitors for the Palwaukee Airport traffic.
Mr. Strahl explained that the current monitors that were placed in the area for O'Hare, due to their
sensitivity, also monitor Palwaukee Airport traffic. Trustee Clowes then passed out a sign-up list
for volunteers to pass out flyers for the next meeting.
Trustee Clowes closed the meeting 12:10 p.m.
Presentation Outline
0 Department Functions
* Department Structure and Personnel
1997 Accomplishments
0 1998 Objectives
e Budget Highlights
0 Performance Measures
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Functions
0 Record and Report All Financial Transactions
0 Bill and Collect Monies Due the Village
• Cash Management
• Prepare the Capital Improvements Plan
* Prepare the Annual Municipal Budget
• Prepare the Annual Financial Report
* Financial Forecasting
• Debt Administration
* Insurance Program Management
• Pension and Benefits Administration
Data Processing
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VILLAGE
OF MOUNT
PROSPECT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Village Manager
Finance Director
Risk
Executive
Management
Secretary
Deputy Finance Director
Data Processing
Accounting
Customer Service
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Data Entry
Accountant
Account Jerks
OperatPayroll
PC Specialist
&
Switchboard
Part Time
Benefits
Part Time
Coordinator
()
Clerical
Account Clerk
Part Time
)
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1997 Accomplishments
• GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
0 1998-2002 Capital Improvements Plan
• Ten -Year Financial Forecast
• Revenue Structure for the Street Improvement Program
* Computer Software Needs Assessment
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1998 Objectives
• GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
• GFOA Financial Reporting Award
Coordinate $4,150,000 Bond Issue
0 Install New Computer Software
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
1998 BUDGET
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Comparable Communities
Mount
Sample
Service
Measure
Prosect
Size
Low
High
Average
Accounts Payable
Checks Issued
per A/P FTE
7,712
5
4,200
16,667
8,090
Licensing
Licenses Issued
per Licensing
Staff FTE
5,698
5
983
6,427
3,265
Water Billing
Bills Issued
per Water
Billing FTE
90,627
5
23,600
73,232
48,433
Water Bill Collections
On -Tune
Payments
85.0%
4
80.0%
89.0%
83.5%
Department Staffing
FTEs per 1,000
Population
0.273
5
0.282
0.586
0.397
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Presentation Outline
0 Budget Concept
s Budget Process
Revenues
- Overall
- Property Taxes
- Incremental Property Taxes
- Sales Taxes
- Home Rule Sales Taxes
- Utility Taxes
- Municipal Motor Fuel Tax
- Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
- State Income Tax
- State Motor Fuel Tax
- Grants
- Water & Sewer Charges
- Internal Service Fund Charges
- Fines and Forfeits
- Interfumd Transfers
- Bond Proceeds
0 Expenditures
- Overall
- Special Designations
0 Ten -Year Forecast
0 Disaster Response Contingency
0 Performance Measures
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Budget Process
1. Completed 1998 - 2002 Capital Improvements Plan
2. Finance Department Distributed Budget Worksheets
3. Departments Submitted Budget Requests
4. Village Manager Reviewed Department Requests
5. Village Manager Submitted Proposed Budget
6. Finance Commission and Committee of the Whole
Review Proposed Budget
7. Village Board Adopts Budget
8. Finance Department Publishes Budget
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
1998 Budget
Revenues and Other Sources
(4.8%) Licenses & Permits
(7.1%) Other Revenues
(7.9%) Other Soui
(8.01/6) Investment Income
(10.7%) Intergovt Reven
(15.1%) Property Taxes
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) Other Taxes
) Service Charges
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
1998 :Budget
Where Property "Faxes Go
(62.9%) Education
(11.1%) Uook County
(0.9%) Township
(7.0%) Water & Sewer Districts
Culture & Recreation
(9.1%) Village of Mount Prospect
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
1,998 Budget
Sales TaxRevenue
m
InNmom
$4,000
$3,500
$3,000
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
1998 Budget
State Income Tax
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VILLAGE OF :MOUNT" PROSPECT
1998 Budget
Expenditures
(62.0%) Operating
(18.01/o) Capital
(4.4%) Pensions
.8%) Debt Service
w. � i o1 -1 ual Services
General Fund:
Revenues
Expenditures
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues
over Expenditures
Capital Imprint Fund.•
Revenues
Expenditures
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues
over Expenditures
Combined.
Revenues
Expenditures
Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues
over Expenditures
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Ten -Year Financial Forecast
General Fund & Capital Improvement Fund
1998-2007
1998 1999* 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
23,984,275 24,862,540 25,463,722 26,229,231 27,025,357 27,853,466 28,714,973 29,611,363 30,544,190 31,515,083
23,745,555 25=196,179 25,663,417 26,602,754 27 586,015 28,616,025 29,645,847 30,828,796 32,018,470 3368366
238.720 (433.6391 199695 (373,523) (560 658) (762.559) (980,874) (1217.433)(1,474,280) (1.753 683)
205,000 25,000
832 688 932 00 1 1 1 i1,0351 f t 1 1=1 500.000
s• 1 1 1 1 1
24,189,275 24,887,540 25,463,722 26,229,231 27,025,357 27,853,466 28,714,973 29,611,363 30,544,190 31,515,083
24,578,243 26228,179 26 291,417 27,152,754 28 621.015 24,116,025 30,195,947 31,328;796 32 18,470 33.768,766
(388,968) (340,63,695(97420_OZ7] 9 958 4 9253.683)
Notes:
*It is projected that the fund balance of the Capital Improvement Fund will be exhausted during 1999. As of December 31, 1997, the fund balance of that fund is projected to be approximately $1 million.
Date Prepared: 10/24/97
Filename: x:kusmaputob\budget98\forecst2
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VILL►GE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Ten -Year Financial Forecast
General Fund
$36 __..._ �.... .
$34
$32
$30
$28 ---
$26
$24
$22.v..... 1....... .......J ............ L ....... ..... .L_ ...........
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
M Revenues 9 Expenditures
0
$36
.........................................
$34
$32
---
$30 .....
b
$28
........
$26
$24
._
$22
.......... ,
SLAG.... ................... .......... �.. �...........
EiOF MOUNT PROSPECT
Ten -Year Financial Forecast
General Fund & Capital Improvement Fund
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
rd Revenues .,.. Expenditures .............
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2007
i
Disaster Response Continency
Estimated Fund Balance, General Fund, 12/31/97 $4,500,000
Target Fund Balance, General Fund, 12/31/97 3,8500,000
Difference 1,000,000
Disaster Response Contingency (300,000)
Excess Fund Balance, General Fund, 12/31/97 $ 700-000
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Comparison Communities for Performance Measurement
Arlington Heights
Elk Grove
Des Plaines
Hoffman Estates
Palatine
Skokie
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