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AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Mount Prospect Senior Center Tuesday, June 8, 1993
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
IL ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF MAY 25, 1993
Ill. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. T. EMIL Y!S STOPLIrgHT DISCUSSION
Approximately 60 days ago, the Village was formally approached by
representatives from St. Emily's Elementary School requesting that the Village
install a stoplight at the intersection of Central Road and Homer Lane for the
purpose of assisting with the crossing of school children in the mornings and
afternoons during the school year. Based upon Police Department surveys and
a recent study performed by the Engineering Division, a total of eight (8) children
cross from the south side of Central Road in order to reach St. Emily's School.
To the best of our knowledge all but one of those children live in Des Plaines.
The request was based on the belief that traffic volumes and automobile speeds
made the crossing of Central Road a somewhat dangerous proposition. Currently,
the Village provides a Crossing Guard to assist school children in making their way
to the School. A study conducted by the Mount Prospect Police Department
during calendar year 1992 indicated that there was a justifiable safety concern.
The question of safety involves not only the school children but also extends to the
Crossing Guard. The initial Police Department conclusion was that these safety
concerns warranted the discontinuation of a Crossing Guard and implementation
of alternate modes of transporting the children to school.
While the safety of these school children is without question a vital concern, it is
also appropriate to look at the cost of providing the required measure of safety;
how that cost should be distributed and identify less costly alternatives that would
provide at least the same level of safety as the proposed stoplight.
The estimated cost of the stoplight is $120,000. Monthly maintenance would run
$100. Even with the stoplight, a Crossing Guard would still be required to monitor
the intersection at an annual cost of approximately $2,700.
Village Board members directed, staff to study the situation further and present a
range of options. The information attached hereto will help to facilitate that
discussion. In addition to appropriate Village staff, Sister Danielle, Principal of St.
Emily's School, has been invited to attend along with the City Manager of Des
Plaines Walter Douthwaite.
Final construction activity continues at a frenetic pace. Telephone switch gear and
radio equipment have been installed. Programming and testing of this
communications equipment is undeirway. Installation of other specialized
equipment; i.e., lectriever, kardveyer, eitc., will take place over the next two weeks.
Initial furniture deliveries are anticipated'the week of June 7. A firm move date of
June 22 has been established. Final interior punch list items and exterior work will
continue up to, through and after Police. and Fire operations move, to the new
facility.
"Substantial completion," a contract term that establishes a start date for building
and major system warranties has boen delayed pending completion of some
outstanding work and final testing of building systems, This delay is a technicality
that should not impact on our, ability ti occupy the building as planned.
Presented here for your review and approval is aChange Order in a not -to -exceed
amount of $34,265. The vast majority, of the items address safety concerns. Over
half of the cost is attributable to three areas: The eliavator, uninterrupted power
supply (UPS) and an attic smoke and fire detection system. All of the changes are
essential to the efficient long-term maintenance and operation of the building.
Your information package also contains final reconciliation costs associated with,
previously approved Change Orders. Final costs were approximately $3,800 less
than the established "not -to -exceed" amounts. The attached Project Budget recap
continues to show the entire 1p�oje(:I to be substantially under the original
Referendum estimate.
Appropriate staff will be in attendanas to answer your questions.
VI. MANAGERS REPORT
4
Minutes
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
May 2S, X993
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Gerald L.
Parley. Present at the meeting were: Trustees George Clowes,
Timothy Corcoran, Richard Hendricks, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron
and Irvana Wilks., Also present at the meeting were: Village
Manager Michael Janonis, Village Attorney Everette Hill, Police
Chief Ronald Paylock, and Human Services Director Nancy Morgan. In
addition, three members of the media were in attendance.
II. MINUTES OF MAY 11, 1993
The minutes. of May 11, 1993, were accepted and filed.
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No citizens to be heard.
IV. CONTINUATION OF REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DRAFT PARENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY/KEG TAGGING ORDINANCES
Mayor Parley stated that the proposed Parental Responsibility/Keg
Tagging ordinance discussion had been continued from the last
Committee of the Whole meeting to invite public reaction. At that
last meeting there were two suggestions for revising the ordinance
which Trustee Cloves described.
1. NEGLIGENCE STANDARD APPLIED TO CONTROL OF PREMISES
Paragraph 123.3 Section E-2 was revised to respond to the
concerns raised by the previous Board. It should read as
follows: Any person in control of a premises, who knowingly
or negligently fails to maintain supervision to such an extent
that an alcoholic beverage is consumed on the premises by an,
underage person.
2. PENALTY FOR ALCOHOL IMPAIRED UNDERAGE DRIVER
The change now provides for the situation where an alcohol
impaired underage drinker who is operating a motor vehicle but
not transporting alcohol is subject to car impoundment and
penalties.
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Trustee Clowes then reviewed
Parley commented that he had
from the public.
Resident Terry Traub, an attc
Becket Church, said that the
District to use their parking
sports games. He raised the
vicarious liability with this
A discussion ensued between Mr
Hill on this issue. Trustee H
liability exists now and,,Vill
that this ordinance mandat
negligence. Trustee Skowron v
exempt certain situations, w
problems that the TAP -Mount Pr
past year and a half.
Mayor Parley outlined the tiz
the ordinance. June I will b
ordinance would be considered
allow for additional resident
Village Attorney Hill expla:
saying originally the group
Ordinance, but as work proc
parents could be liable. He w,
some parties under the ordinar
enforcing the'ordinance. T=
should not be amended further,
the original intent. She sta,
those people in charge of evi
Attorney Hill agreed and cited
Paul Froelich, Executive 'Dir(
Drivers (AIM), said'in 1989 A:
its standards for alcohol s
receive the award. If this p
the strongest ordinance addr
liability provision of this o
does not exist in State law.
A Defense is an excellent pro`
concluded by saying this is a
crackdown on youth but addree
scope of the ordinance. Mayor
ived many supportive phone calls
,r and board member of St. Thomas
:,ch allows the River Trails Park
for the overflow parking of their
ern about tae church's potential
inance.
Traub and Village Attorney Everette
ifort suggested that some potential
Attorney Hill agreed, but added
liability upon a finding of
.c(!d a concern that in an attempt to
might end up not addressing the
pect group have identified over the
stable for further consideration of
the first reading, and June 15 the
.'or adoption. This time frame would
innut.
ed the ordinance's background by
wanted a Parental Responsibility
eded- they realized others beside
,-ned that if we attempt to "protect"
e, the Village may run into trouble
.ee Wilke stated that the ordinance
if it would result in a dilution of
�d that the ordinance may encourage
its or groups to be more vigilant.
;itLiations with Illinois State Laws.
or of Alliance Against Intoxicated
gave an award to Mount Prospect for
as the only municipality to ever
)osed ordinance passes, it would be
sing this issue in Illinois. The
Lnance is good because it currently
ie provision that a False ID Is Not
icn in the ordinance. Mr. Froelich'
tlanced ordinance. It's not just a
s the adults who are accessories.
Mayor Farley, polled the board with all in' favor of moving this
proposed ordinance to a June 1 first reading.,
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Trustee Cloves updated the Board on the Keg Tagging Ordinance. His
group thought the number on the keg was a serial number, but it was
actually a number indicating the type of beer and an expiration
date. Therefore the number could not be used for tracking
purposes. He would like to work with the Illinois Retail Merchants
Association and the State to have bar code ID tags attached. to kegs
on a state wide level to enable proper tracking. His group will
need more time to develop this aspect of the ordinance.
TAP -Mount Prospect's subcommittee, Youth Organizations of Mount
Prospect, has put together a youth calendar, and will work with TCI
to produce a show about the subcommittee's activities. The Mount
Prospect Park District has developed "Club Rec Plex" which will
offer special activities for youth during the summers. A
discussion ensued regarding out -of -district youth attending "Club
Rec Plex" for the listed price.
V. MANAGER118 REPORT
Village Manager Janonis reminded the public about the Memorial Day
Parade to be held on May 31, 1993, at 9:30'a.m., and the Jaycee's
Carnival this weekend. He requested that the Board cancel the
Committee of the Whole meeting on the fourth Tuesday in June and
reschedule it for the fifth Tuesday in June when discussion will be
held on capital equipment replacement. The Police and Fire
Departments will be moving and the extra week will allow them time
for the discussion preparation.
VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Hoofert asked about the speed enforcement on Central Road.
Police Chief Pavlock reported that we have worked with Des Plaines
and they are helping us run radar at St. Emily -Is. Both communities
have issued many tickets. Mount Prospect has run radar at Public
Works and we have issued many tickets.
Trustee Wilke remarked that she had attended a D.A.R.E. graduation
and was very impressed with the entire program.
VIZ. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.P.M.
R spfull- submitted,
ancy gan
Human ices Director
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS
FROM: COMMANDER JOSEPH KOLANOWSKI
DATE: JUNE 3, 1993.
SUBJECT: POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS -
CHANGE ORDER
The following items will be on the next Change Order. Items 1-17 relate to the Village's
contract with A. J. Maggio, the general contractor. Item 18 relates. to the Village's
contract with an independent vender.
The Fire Department repelling training area adjacent to the Hose Tower was
under -engineered. In order to ensure structural integrity of this area during training
exercises, it was necessary to double the number of roof joists.
Cost $ 759
2. Panic Bar for Electrical Room
Change in door hardware and function requested by Inspection Services to ensure
that employees will have free egress from the generator/electrical room in case of
an emergency.
Cost 847
3. Elevator hunt Trip
Revisions required by Elevator Code. The presence of a sprinkler in elevator room
requires specialized safety equipment that will protect electrical components if
sprinkler is activated,
Cost 2,221
4. Revise Elevator Room
Add ceiling; relocate sprinkler head; relocate ceiling light and relocate ventilation
ducting. Changes are required in conjunction with tem 3 above.
Cost 741
5. Attic Access Stairway
Revisions to attic access stairway requested by Public Works Department to
ensure safe working conditions for Public Works' personnel.
Cost 2,721
6. Hold Down Clips in Room 146
Change required by Inspection Services to properly seal off the floor to floor duct
shaft.
Cost 207
7. Light Fixtures - Roll all Room
Add three light fixtures to Police Roll Call Room. Revision required to ensure
proper illumination.
Cost 691
8. Outlets in Deputy Police Chiefs Off m
Original office design had only one outlet. Additional outlets required to ensure
proper functionality of office.
Cost 418
9. Conference and Training Room LigF ting_ Qhanges
Ceiling fixtures in conflict with cabinots. Revision necessary to resolve conflict.
Cost 383
10. Rate of Rise Heat Detectors in Attic
The addition of attic detectors was requested by the Fire Department and
Inspection Services. Installation of this type of detector will provide an early
warning when dangerous conditions exist in the attic.
Cost 4,477
11. Revise Refuse Area Gates
Revision necessary to ensure proper operation of gates and to reduce future
maintenance costs.
Cost 972
12. Add Vanities in Fire Department Residential Area
Four bathroom vanities were omitted from the original construction documents.
Cost 1,953
13. Tint Ceiling in Fire Dejoartment in Avgaratus Bay
Change requested by Fire Department. The black tint will enhance appearance
of area and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Cost 2,220
14. Revisions in Attic to Mechanical Equipment Well Stairg
Three attic ladders needed to be redesigned to fit conditions as they actually exist.
Cost 2,631
15. End Panel in Fire Degartment Locker Room
Change in layout of locker room required the purchase and installation of an end
panel.
Cost 162
It has been determined that the UPS (Uninterrupted Power System) unit requires
an environment that is temperature aid humidity controlled. Providing cooling unit
will ensure manufacturer's warranty coverage', will ensure proper functioning of the
unit and will reduce frequency of battery replacement. (Cost of this UPS unit is
approximately $100,000.)
Cost 10,963
Electrical changes required to facilitate handicappec access. These charges are
in conjunction with the handicapped activator listed in 18.
Cost 337
Total Amount of Maggio Construction Change Order. $32,703
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Contractor: Stanley Door Company. To ensure that the facility complies with the
latest revisions of the ADA, a handicapped door opener was added to the main
lobby employee entrance.
Cost 1,562
Total Additional Project Costs Not to Exceed: WAS
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, U|inois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAELJANONIS
FROM: COMMANDER �
K8DATE: JUNE 3, 1993
SUBJECT: POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS
PREV|OUGCHANGEORDERS-RECONC|LIATON
The following demo had been previously approved bythe Village Board. Final costs
came in less than originally anticipated resulting in slight reductions in "not to exceed"
amounts.
A. Addition of conduit necessary to provide protection for Village
communications and computer cables. Conduit also necessary to allow
floor -to -floor cabling of oadio, ba\ephone, cable b*|avieipn and
communications equipment.
B. Revision ofemergency distribution cable system and ducting hocomply with
Village Code requirements.
The estimate for the above items was $8.788. When the Village was presented
with a cost larger than the eaUmabs. Uhomm items were deferred and additional
written documentation and records were requested. After extensive review and
negotiations between the General Contractor, the Village and the Architect, acost
of $6,248 was set as being a fair price for the work provided.
Final cost to the Village for Change Order 2 will be$2.538 less than the "not to
exceed" figure approved bythe Village Board.
)nthis Change Order, the Village received a"not toexceed" estimate for revision
ofthe heating and cooling controls inthe amount of$2.3OO. The actual costtothe
Village for this revision was $1.010.
Therefor. the final cost to the Village for Change Order is $1.290 less than the
"not to exceed" figure approved by the Village Board..
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael E. Janonis, Village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Directo
DATE: June 4, 1993
SUBJECT: Police and Fire Building Project Costs
Attached is a revised schedule of the Police and Fire Building Project costs including
Commander Kolanowsld's change order requests dated June 3, 1993. In addition to the $32,703
addition to the Maggio contract and $1,562 for Other Construction costs included in Commander
KolanowsWs memo, I have added $1,440 for additional soil testing charges, $6,500 for moving
costs under Temporary Facilities, $14,550 for the telephone system, and $25,990 for radio
equipment that was approved April 6, 1993. The total amount of these change orders is
$82,715. These changes will reduce the contingency to $97,631.
With the changes mentioned above, the total expected project cost is $6,672,4$0 including an
unallocated contingency amount of $97,631. The expected Project Cost of $6,672,4$0 is
$319,520 less than the referendum estimate of $6,992,000.
DCJ/sm
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Police and Fire Building
Project Costs
June 8, 1993
(1) Included in Board -approved Change Orders #1 -!;19,424; #2 - $228,495; #3 - $62,000; and #4 - $43,797.
(2) Included in Board -approved Change Orders #2 - 840,138; #3 - $16,780; and #4 - $30,000.
(3) Board Approval July 7, 1992 of $10,000 and Ch.mge Order #3 - $8,000.
(4) Included in Board -approved Change Order #3.
(5) Included in 92/93 Budget.
(6) Approved by the Village Board December 17, 1991.
(7) Reductions in Change Orders #1, #2, #3, and #4
Prion
Change
Contract or
Approve
Orders
Revised
Referendum
Estimated
Chang:
6/8193
Total
Estimates
Construction Costs
Maggio Contract
$4,673,000
$322,378
(1)
$32,103
$5,015,938
$5,568,700
(12,143)
(7)
Other
1,562
1,562
Engineering Costs
Donohue
431,000
86,918
(2)
517,918
465,700
Trow Mirza
11,000
18,00)
(3)
1,410
30,410
-
Furniture
295,000
90,00)
(4)
385,000
295,000
Police and Fire Equipment
-
150,003
(4)
25,990
175,990
-
Telephone Equipment
-
75,00)
(5)
14,550
89,550
-
Demolition and Cleanup
Demolition Costs
42,500
42,500
95,800
Tank Removal
-
89,65)
(6)
89,650
-
Temporary Facilities
191,500
6,500
198,000
150,000
Other Costs
Bond Sale Costs
-
24,40Z
24,402
-
Miscellaneous Costs
-
3,92)
3,929
-
Contingencies
4
236,454)
(82.715)
2,7.31
416.800
(1) Included in Board -approved Change Orders #1 -!;19,424; #2 - $228,495; #3 - $62,000; and #4 - $43,797.
(2) Included in Board -approved Change Orders #2 - 840,138; #3 - $16,780; and #4 - $30,000.
(3) Board Approval July 7, 1992 of $10,000 and Ch.mge Order #3 - $8,000.
(4) Included in Board -approved Change Order #3.
(5) Included in 92/93 Budget.
(6) Approved by the Village Board December 17, 1991.
(7) Reductions in Change Orders #1, #2, #3, and #4
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: RONALD W. PAVLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: ST. EMILY SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD - HORNER & CENTRAL
RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE
DATE: 12 OCTOBER 92
Last winter Deputy Chief Richardson was advised by the Crossing
Guard Coordinator that it was her opinion and the opinion of the
current crossing guard that the crossing at Horner & Central
(St. Emily's) was not safe. This concern was reviewed and Deputy
Chief Richardson asked that the Chief's office contact the school
and discuss alternatives to a crossing guard. I
On February 7, 1992 police department staff, working with school
staff, sent forty-seven surveys to the families affected by this
crossing. The survey results indicated that only nine families
use the crossing and the other thirty-eight (only 27 responded)
apparently car pool.
Sister Luke, Principal of St. Emily's, and I reviewed the surveys
and came up with the attached recommendation. On May 12, 1992 we
presented these facts to the school PTA. The decision reached by
the school board was to study the problem and contact Des Plaines
officials for their input and assistance. Our police department
worked in conjunction with the Des Plaines Police Department and
set up strict enforcement on Central during the remainder of the
1991-92 school year. This intense enforcement apparently helped
to ease the tensions felt by crossing guard staff and parents.
Over the summer the school changed principals and due to a busy
schedule and no complaints about the safety of the intersection,
the issue seemed to be resolved. However, before school started
in September 1992 my staff and I again reviewed the intersection
and are of the opinion that the location could not safely operate
with a crossing guard. We discussed eliminating our guard, but our
Crime Prevention Unit was having so much success with programs
supported by St. Emily's that were enhancing our PACA efforts in
Boxwood, we decided to upgrade patrol and work with Des Plaines
Police Department to slow traffic down and hopefully create a safer
environment. Unfortunately, this approach has not worked.
October 12, 1992
Page -2-
After discussions with my staff and Des Plaines staff, we concluded
the marked squads can only accomplish random selective enforcement
of this area and due to demands on personnel to respond to
emergencies and high priority calls for service, neither agency
could promise a marked unit at this location unless they bring
someone in on overtime. The children cross at this location twice
a day, 7:30 -8:30 a.m. and 2:15 - 3:00 p.m., high activity times
for both police departments.
Last Friday I received a call from the new Principal, Sister
Danielle Jacob, stating she was gravely concerned for the
children's safety and asked what we could do. I gave her a
historical background on the problem as outlined here and discussed
earlier:
1) February 1992 survey.
2) Discussion regarding meeting with the PTA last spring.
3) Committee formation to meet with Des Plaines.
4) Additional enforcement.
5) Reasons for our concerns and recommending elimination of the
guard:
a. High traffic volume.
b. No traffic gaps to allow the crossing guard to safely
cross children. Children must be held in the road center
waiting to cross the :second two lanes while vehicles
travel by at excessive ;speeds unless a squad is present.
C. Sun blinding motorists.
d. High speeds of vehicles.
e. Enforcement not working.
f. Wide roadway.
9- Small number of families actually using it due to concern
for safety. (9 of 47 families - 2/92 - use crossing)
Sister Danielle indicated that she would ccntinue to pursue the
continued cooperation of the Des *?laines Police Chief. During the
conversation she was advised to =onfirm certain information with
Public Works Director Herb Weeks. That is, the fact that the
village of Mount Prospect had approached Des Plaines regarding
their sharing in the cost of a light installation at this
intersection along with the Illin(:)is Department of Transportation,
but Des Plaines refused. Furthermore, Sister Daniel was advised
that it took Herb Weeks considerable effort to get them to put in
a sidewalk and maintain it. In fact, we had to install the street
lighting without consideration from Des Plaines.
October 12, 1992
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The current cost of a crossing guard is $2,730 a year or $248 a
year per child using the crossing for forty-one (41) weeks. If the
school contracted for buses and followed the same formula used by
District 59, it would cost $147 a year per student or $3.60 a week
per child. There are subsidy monies available through IDOT and the
scale is reduced, depending on the number of students riding the
bus. If all current forty-seven (47) families who would cross at
this intersection were to agree to use a bus, the rates could be
even lower.
Also attached is our current crossing guard schedule. Please note
that inclusive of the Horner/Central location, four (4) crossings
operate without stoplights. The other three (3) have been studied
and the following conclusions were found:
1. Lancaster & Central - traffic gaps O.K. plus visibility
is safe.
2. Wheeling Road - residential, no dangerous problems.
3. Burr Oak & Burning Bush - residential area, no problems.
Finally, unlike Horner and Central, all these locations have at
least twenty to sixty children crossing and the speeds are within
reason.
Therefore, because of the alternatives such as busing, the dangers
at this intersection as indicated by the crossing guard, police
staff, the families themselves - only nine (9) of the forty-seven
(47) eligible families using the crossing - and the availability
of contract busing, I recommend we eliminate the crossing. This
decision should be sent to the school with a copy of this memo and
include a warning period of one (1) month. We cannot in good
conscience allow this dangerous situation to continue into the
winter months.
Please review my recommendation and if you concur, I will forward
a letter to St. Emily's, however, advise your counterpart in Des
Plaines or have the Mayor call the Des Plaines Mayor as I am sure
it will be a subject for discussion by both communities.
RWP:jd
Attachments
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HORNER & CENTRAL CROSSING
OBJECTIVE: MAXIMUM SAFETY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN CROSSING
1. Maintain current program
- crossing guard
- enforcement
2. Maintain current program, plus flashing lights that are activated at school
opening and ending for 20 m.p.h. (cost unknown - legality unknown).
3. Maintain current program, plus install lights at $100,000 one time cost.
4. Bus everyone at school cost/shared cost. *
(Estimate $147 per student/S3.60 a week per child)
District #59 charges $175 yi% - one student/family
250 yr-. - two students/family
300 yr. - three or more students/family
(families can apply for a subsidy)
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° Elaine Towell 952-1742
.',1407 Willow Lane
_~. Mt.,Prospect, IL 60056
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TIME
LOCATION MORNING
ONEN & 7:30-8:15
CENTRAL
RT. 14 & o � � 7:30-8:30
CENTRAL d"r�
'p
P
;CENTRAL AQi 7:45-8;45
LINCOLN & ( 8:00-9:00
WEST8ROOK & 8:00-9:80
DUS3E
LINCOLN & S 7:30-8:46
ELMHURST
ELMHURST & 8:00-9:00
COUNCIL
RT. l4 r.� 83 &
RT. �o ,O' 7:30-8:35
,
(Unless needed as a back-up)
EUCLID & 8-00-9-00
BURNING BUSH("/
V
HORMER & 0 7:30-8:30
CENTRAL
WHEELING ROAD 8:00-9:00
BURR OAK & 8:00-9:00
BURNING DV%*
Ron Richardson 870-5666 or
Marilyn Kanel 870-5678
l992 -l993
Westbrook
CROSSING GUARD SCHEDULE
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TIME
AFTERNOON
SCHOOL
3'OO 3'
. `a.yu
St' Paul
2:50-3:45
Lincoln
Lions Park
St. Raymond
3:004:00 Westbrook
Lincoln
3t. Raymond
3:15-4:00 Lincoln
Westbrook
3J5-4:00
Westbrook
2:40-3:45
Lincoln
St. Raymond
Westbrook
2:45-3:55
Lincoln
Lions Park
3t, Raymond
2:45-3;45
Lincoln
St. Raymond
3:15-4:00 Indian Grove
2:15-3:00 St, Emily
3:15-4:00 Euclid
3:15_4:00 Indian Grove
CROSSING GUARD
Nary Brown
900 N. Milburn
255-95l6
Al Tauc
812 Dresser
392-3l0O &
Peter Baron
I S. Busse
439-343A
Greg Athas
13 N. Lancaster
269-7063
Evelyn Carter
1728 Verde Drive
S93-7879
Sam Milazzo
311 M. Russell
392-JOJ7
Chuck Vesche
395 Wilkins Dr~
DP 824-5905
Daryl Boyd
1408 N. Busse
577-3S7S
John O'Connor
421 N. Elm
ZB-6O37
Carol Gauger
305 E. Camp McDonald
394-0547 Rd.
Mari 3tf7ke
1838 Magnolia
439-J]2h
John O'Connor
(Back-up)
:argmret Lewandowski
/971 rano Lane
G27-OS2O
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILUNOIS 60056
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:' Mike Janonis, Village Manager
FROM: Jeff Wulbecker, Engineering Coordinator j �,�
DATE: June 4, 1993 sss,,, JJJ
SUBJECT: Student/Pedestrian Crossing
Central Road and Homer Lane
As you requested the Engineering Division has analyzed the subject intersection concerning
student/pedestrian crossings. Studies have been performed to determine if traffic controls
are warranted at this intersection. In conjunction with the 1989 improvements to Central
Road, the Illinois Department of Transportation completed counts of pedestrian movements,
traffic volumes and accident data. The project development report stated that warrants for
traffic control were not met. On May 26, 1993 new pedestrian counts were taken to
determine if conditions had changed and warrants were now met. The peak hourly count
of pedestrian/students crossing the west leg of the Central and Homer intersection was 8
(all students). A peak hourly pedestrian count of 150 or more is considered to warrant
traffic control. On June 2, 1993, a traffic gap study was performed to determine if adequate
gaps in traffic are available for safe pedestrian crossing of Central Road. Fifteen seconds
was determined to be the necessary safe crossing time. An average of 20 gaps per hour
were found available for pedestrians to cross during the peak pedestrian hours. This
translates to an average of 1 gap per every three minutes. While it is recommended that
the gaps occur one per minute at a school crossing, due to the extremely low volume of
pedestrians, traffic control does not seem warranted.
The Engineering Division also reviewed five alternate traffic control applications for the
Central and Homer intersection to facilitate safe pedestrian crossing.
The Village considered installation of traffic signals in conjunction with the
1989 improvements to Central Road by the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT). Pedestrian movements, traffic volumes and accident
data were evaluated for traffic and/or pedestrian signal warrants. The project
development report stated that warrants for signals were not met.
The construction cost for signals would be $120,000. The maintenance cost
would be $100 per month.
While a stop sign would allow gaps in traffic to permit pedestrian crossings,
it would cause a significant ir[terruption in the smooth flow of traffic on
Central Road. A stop sign o:s Central Road would be unprecedented in
Mount Prospect. As a matter A fact, no stop sign exists on Central for the
lengths of Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect and Des Plaines.
The cost of the stop sign woulcl be minimal, consisting of the cost for 4 stop
signs with posts, 2 stop ahead signs with posts and the necessary stop bar
pavement markings, approximately $1,000.
This item is no longer a standard item for traffic control and should not be
considered at this location. I believe a blinki ag overhead light would give
pedestrians a false sense of security about crossing Central Road. Pedestrians
would anticipate that all traffic will stop to allow safe crossing of the street.
However, the blinking light would create an unexpected stop for the motorists,
possibly causing confusion and becoming a source of accidents.
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A pedestrian light, activated by a pedestrian, pushing a button to stop traffic
and allow passage across Central Road would present an unexpected
interruption in the smooth flow of traffic on Central Road. Since this signal
would be used so infrequently, it would catch motorists by surprise, possible
causing accidents and providing pedestrians with a sense of safe crossing
which may not exist.
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The; section of Central Road between Busse Road and Wolf Road which
includes the segment in front of St. Emily's School has the lowest existing
speed limit of any 4 lane section of Central Road in Rolling Meadows,
Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect or Des Plaines. The speed limit is 35
miles per hour as opposed to 4D and 45 miles per hour in all other sections.
In addition. the section between Marcella and Horner is posted as a 20 mile
per hour school speed zone. A reduction in the! speed limit would cause two
problems concerning pedestrian crossings of Central Road. First, while the
average speed on Central Road would be reduced, the disparity or difference
in range of speeds would increase. With motorists travelling at a wider range
of speeds, this tends to reduce the number of safe crossing gaps available for
pedestrians. The more cars that travel at similar speeds and remain bunched
together, the more safe crossing gaps are created. Secondly a reduction in the
speed limit without continuous enforcement will create a false perception of
safety and could lead to an inc-ease in pedestrian accidents.
JAW/m
AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
Thursday, June 10, 1993
7:30 P.M.
Senior Citizen Center
50 South Emerson Street
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
TDO: 708 / 392-6064
ZB"9-A!!93, Villagg Qf Mt P , 100 South Ens ermn Street
The Village is seeking to amend in its entirety Chapter 14, Zoning, of Mount Prospect
Municipal Code.
Upon completion of the public hearing, Village Board action will be required for this case.
NOTE: In all cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals is final, a fifteen (15) day
period is provided for anyone wishing to appeal their decision. No permit will
be issued until this period has elapsed.
MOOR
GERALD EFIA L FARLEY
1ra 2TEES
GEORGE A. CLOWFS
TIMOTHYJ CORCORAN
RICHARD N HENDRICKS
PAULWM.HOEFERT
Village of Mount Prospect
MICHAELE W. SKOWRON
IRVANA K WILKS
VILLAGE MANAGER
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MICHAEL E. JANONIS
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A. FIELDS
AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
Thursday, June 10, 1993
7:30 P.M.
Senior Citizen Center
50 South Emerson Street
Phone: 708 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
TDO: 708 / 392-6064
ZB"9-A!!93, Villagg Qf Mt P , 100 South Ens ermn Street
The Village is seeking to amend in its entirety Chapter 14, Zoning, of Mount Prospect
Municipal Code.
Upon completion of the public hearing, Village Board action will be required for this case.
NOTE: In all cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals is final, a fifteen (15) day
period is provided for anyone wishing to appeal their decision. No permit will
be issued until this period has elapsed.
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 26, 1993
CALL TO
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Business District Development and
Redevelopment Commission (BDDRC) was called to order at by Chairman ProTem, Bart
Ke1jik, at 7:40 P.M. on Wednesday, May 26, 1993 at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson
Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
RQLL CAL
Members of the Commission present: Hal Predovich, Calvin Huber, John Metzenthin,
Keith Youngquist, and Bart Ke1jik. Commissioners absent: Joseph Janisch and John
Eilering. Also present were Village Trustee Irvana Wilks; Lauri Luteri, Trustee library
Board; Brian Hosey Daily Herald Reporter; Fidel Lopez, Broadacre Management Company;
and Kenneth Fritz, Economic Development Coordinator.
NEW BUSINESS:
Downtown RedCvelQpment Revig—w of Rc5dsed Broadacre Devel=ent
Fidel Lopez was presented changes incorporated into the proposed development on the
Pine/Wille block. He indicated that the apartment units would be reduced from the earlier
concept viewed by'the residents and business owners, from 165 units to 134. The footprint
of the building, he stated, would remain approximately the same. The reduction in
apartment units would accomplish the following:
Increase the number of square feet in the two-bedroom apartment units from
1,088 square feet to 1,218, and reduce the number of one -bedroom units from
96 in the previous development concept to 60, -studios from 21 to 8.
The major feature of the new development concept is to introduce a new
apartment -type which is a two-level, two-bedroom duplex unit on both the
court side, first and second floor, and on the exterior perimeter above the
retail. This new duplex concept would add 46 units for a new total of 134
apartments.
Twenty eight retail shops of approximately 750 square feet per shop are
proposed for the perimeter first floor of the three -sided complex. Mr. Lopez
indicated that very likely the units that would be adjacent to Pine Street might
have to be initially developed as small studio apartments because of the soft
commercial market. He also stated that some of the larger commercial shops
might wish to combine up to three of the smaller store units.
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Mr. Lopez stated that the reduction in units a[so reduces the required number of off-street
parking spaces, but also reduces the revenue base from the apartments by approximately
$350,000 to $400,000 per year.
Discussim by B.D.D.R.C. Mrmbers:
Keith YoungQuist:
The convertability to condo was questioned by Mr. Youngquist. He wondered if
anybody wishing to consider purchase of a unit woulcl be willing to do so without
some covered parking.
Hal Predovich,
Mr. Predovich questioned if there was an opportunity to still consider parking at a
lower level. Mr. Lopez responded that that option has been set aside since the cost
would be prohibitive and could not be borne by the private developers.
Mr, Huber presented information from ihe apartment complexes in Arlington Heights
which suggest that the rental rates per square foot could be increased slightly
according to Mr. Lopez. They were basing their rental projections on the earlier
study done by their staff for apartment i in the Arlington Heights, Des Plaines area.
Mr. Lopez indicated that the rent st-uctures appear to be increasing slightly in
Arlington Heights which may signal an opportunity to increase the rent levels slightly
in the Pine/Wille development.
Other Comments:
Irvana Wilks:
Ms. Wilks indicated that a proposed oonversion of the Lake Center Plaza Office
building to residential condominiums have included with the proposal enclosed
garage facilities onsite. She indicated that the distance from the main entrance to
the garaged parking seemed further distant from the entrance than any possible
garage parking in areas adjacent to the Pine/Wille block. She speculated that if
people were willing to walk a good dfi;tance from the entrance to covered parking
at the Lake Center Plaza that they mil;ht likewise be willing to walk some distance
from the new apartment complex in dom ntown Mount R:ospect to properties adjacent
to the Pine/Wille block.
Laura Luteri:
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Ms. Luteri stressed the importance of '3roviding adequate off-street parking for the
development so as not to impact the Piae/Wille neighbors to the north and business
.development to the east and west of the development.
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Mr. Lopez stated that he intended to meet further on the financing with Mr. Dave Jepson
regarding this new revised concept and would be seeking to meet with the Village Manager
and staff before the end of the week to review some of the particulars. It was tho,intention
of Mr. Lopez and staff to present some revised information to the Village Board,
B.D.D.R.C. and the interested neighbors and business people prior to the more formal
public hearing required for zoning approval prior to construction of the project.
Mr. Fritz reported that work has been completed on 103-105 West Prospect Avenue.
Signage is still to be installed but it is anticipated that this will be completed within a two
week period.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 P.M.
MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 27, 1993
7:30 A. M.
The third meeting of the advisory Economic Development
Commission for the Village of Mount Prospect was held on
Wednesday, May 27, 1993 at the offices'of the Rouse-
RAndhurst Corporation,999 Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect,
Illinois.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 A.M. by Chairman
James Ebbinghaus. Commissioners present were: John
Riord,an,Bennett Tripani, Ed Sroczynski.Patrick
O'Donnell,Karen Johnson,Dale J6sse, and James Ebbinghaus.
All members were present and a quorum was declared. Also
present: Mayor Gerald "Skip" Parley, Kenneth Fritz,Economic
Development Coordinator and William Frain & Doug Shehan,
Frain Cammins & Swartchild.
II. ROLL,CALL/VELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Chairman James Ebbinghaus welcomed everyone, asked for
introductions around the table and welcomed our guests who
will make a presentation today. He thanked Karen Johnson for
hosting this morning's meeting.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The' minutes which had been previously mailed to the members
were moved for approval by Ben Tripaui and seconded by Dale
Jesse. All members voted to approve last mouth's meeting
minutes.
IV. NEV BUS I NESS
Chairman Janes Ebbinghaus gave his report of a meeting
with Mayor Farley and Kenneth Fritz;' primarily they
discus , sed the importance of continuing the Monthly
Visitation Program started last year by Janet Hansen and Ken
Fritz. Mayor Farley added his comment that he was anxious to
see the program continue as soon as possible.
Economic Development Commission Minutes Page Two
Kay 27, 1993
Kenneth Fritz briefed u�s, on the acl ' ivities involving
the office building at 1699 Wall Street, Mount Prospect.
Lake Center Plaza at that address is about 65% vacant and
not economically viable at tAis time.
The building owners are seekLng to convert the building into
luxury condo apartments. The existing office tenants leases
would be honored and the First and Seventh floors would
remain leased to office tenants; floors Two through Six
would 136 converted to condo't5. Mayor Farley has already
written to all tenants and indicated the Village was
interested in retaining the '3usinesses In town and to
address the concerns of the ."Wational Sporting Goods
Association a twelve year lessee in that building.
There was also a discussion about the Winona School of
Photography and their intent to possibly- relocate to
Atlanta, Ga.. Nayor Farley, liven Fritz aiid James Ebbinghaus
will arrange a meeting with -.hem to encourage then to remain
in town.,
James Ebbinghaus also reported an a meeting with the Mount
Prospect Chamber and Janet Hansen. One of the ideas to come
out of that meeting was to have a Business Recognition Day
in February 1994. He also 'asked Ken Fritz for a list of
businesses in town and to start up a Task Force concept in
the village to address business needs, business development
inquiries, etc.
A. Commercial Property Report- Xount Prospect and
Northwest Cook Count:r- William train/Doug Shehau
Frain Cannins & Swartchild manage thirteen buildings
in the Kensington pare -700,000 square feet.
They reported on recent activity in the park:
Salton Hausewares(35,000) is looking at Lake County;
Currently paying $3.00 sq. ft. vs- 51.25 in Buffalo
Grove(Lake County)
Building permits are 1;aking 3-4 %eeks for simple
office move ins with 'Little build. out.
Need for the Village I;o streamline or fast track
this permit process, -:o avoid late move ins.
There has been considerable positive lease activity
in the past 90 days iii Kensiugtor., how ever
170,00 sq. ft. remain vacant at this time...
and most of these current leases are at Bargain
rates to tenants.
Economic Development Commission Minutes Page Three
May 27, 1993
In Mount Prospect, 720,000 sq., ft. remain vacant,,
39 % in multi story buildings in town.
The Frain report continued for about Forty Five
minutes covering detail about the Northwest Cook
Cook County area and discussions about Lake County
Taxes.
James Ebbinghaus asked our guests to comment on:
What issues are unique to Mount Prospect that cause
F C & S problems? ( Mainly per -nit delays)
Mayor Farley said he would look into the permit
process
,Other items discussed were need for a closer tollway
exit, Good Hotel/Restaurant, maybe a Day Care Center
in Kensington
B. Action Plan -Karen Johnson
C. Business Visitation -James Ebbinghaus
D. Case Study- Economic Development Task Force
Westminster, Colorado -Ken Fritz
Were postpones to next meeting, Westminster info
packet was passed out,as was a list of major
employers in town.
Items to be done by next meeting:
Conclude Survey of business in town
Ask Village Manager & Permit Chief to attend our
next meeting
Set up Business visitations, AX International?
Attend Kensington Business Council Lunch
meeting, Ed S or Dale Jesse to represent
and brief'them an the EDC activities, 6/15/93
Next meeting was scheduled for June 17, 1993 8:00 A. X.
Tripani Construction Co. 1800 E. Northwest Hwy.
Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Sroczynski