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Home My WebLink About04/05/2025 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Wednesday, April 2, 2025 / 7:00 PM CALLTO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: None 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee John Matuszak APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board -March 18, 2025 Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens, to approve the regular meeting minutes of the Village Board for March 18, 2025: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. Mayor's Comment Mayor Hoefert expressed gratitude to the residents of Mount Prospect who participated in Tuesday's election. 4.2. PROCLAMATION: Week of the Young Child -April 5-11, 2025 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation into the record. Michael Davey, Executive Director of the Mt. Prospect Child Care Center, accepted the proclamation and encouraged all to participate in the week's activities. 4.3. PROCLAMATION: National Library Week -April 6-12, 2025 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation recognizing National Library Week into the record. Mary Anne Bendon, a Mount Prospect Public Library Board trustee, accepted the proclamation and shared information about the library's various programs and activities. 4.4. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance increases the number of Class "F-3" liquor licenses by one (1) SANKYU SUSHI CORP d/b/a SANKYU SUSHI Located at 1 176S. Elmhurst, Mount Prospect, IL. San kyu Sushi owners Sandy Yang and Hiro appeared before the Board to request approval of a Class "F-3" liquor license. They thanked the Board and the community for their warm welcome. Ms. Yang shared specifics about their menu items. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Vincent Dante to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Bill Grossi second by John Matuszak, to approve the ordinance as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6783 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Louis Goodman 310 N. School St. Congratulated Mayor Hoefert on his re-election He hopes the Village Manager and Board can resolve the Prestige Feed issue soon; too many tax dollars have been spent. Dutch DeGroot Mount Prospect resident • He thanked the Village staff for supporting VFW Post 1337's Centennial Celebration. • He encouraged the Board to continue their good work and remarked that Mount Prospect is a great place to live. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to to approve the consent agenda as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. List of Bills - March 12, 2025, to March 25, 2025 - $2,756,784.20 6.2. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OFTHE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance decreases the number of Class "F-1" Liquor Licenses by one (1) TFK INC. d/b/a IZAKAYASANKYU located at 1176 Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL Ordinance No. 6782 6.3. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance decreases the number of Class "F-1 "Liquor Licenses by one (1) TFK INC. d/b/a IZAKAYA SAN KYU located at 1176 Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL. Ordinance No. 6783 6.4. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Amendment #4 to the Agreement between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the City of Prospect Heights, and the Village of Mount Prospect for the Upper Des Plaines River Flood Damage Reduction Project Element, Levee 37. Resolution No. 11-25 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3831 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE NATURE OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAKE CENTER PLAZA, AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5617, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-02-25) Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented an ordinance granting a conditional use for a planned unit development for property located at 500 W. Algonquin Road. Mr. Shallcross stated the property is located at the northwest corner of Wall Street and Algonquin Road. The petitioner, AGL 500 West LLC, intends to renovate the existing 22,135- square-foot vacant office and warehouse while constructing a new 5,500-square-foot warehouse on the west side of the property. Mr. Shallcross displayed a map of the existing conditions and the proposed site plan. The existing buildingwill be repurposed to allocate approximately 13,000 square feet for office use. The proposed new buildingwill serve as the storage of contractor and electrical equipment materials. He added that no outside storage is proposed for this property. The new buildingwill be constructed usingvarious materials to create a strong masonry appearance. He displayed the proposed warehouse's elevations, including landscaping and screening. Mr. Shallcross stated that a complete landscape plan would improve the entire property. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request by vote of 4-0 at the public hearing held March 13, 2025, subject to conditions stated in the ordinance. Mr. Shallcross stated that the petitioner is present and available to answer questions. There were no questions. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by John Matuszak to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt the ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6785 8.2. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COCO & MAPLE RESTAURANT COMPRISING APART OF THE PROSPECT AND MAIN TIF DISTRICT OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Mr. Shallcross presented an ordinance authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement for the Coco & Maple restaurant located at 130 E. Northwest Highway. The owners propose constructing a 3,300-square-foot restaurant and cafe at HQ Residences. The space would feature a bar, an indoor dining area with seating for 53, an indoor lounge with seating for 11, and an outdoor patio with seating for 56 people. Mr. Shallcross provided information on the unique features planned for the restaurant that would include a sound wall, pergola and special lighting. He displayed renderings of the east and northeast elevations. Mr. Shallcross stated that the project's estimated total cost is $880,547. The owners are requesting $250,000 in TIF assistance from the Prospect and Main Tax Increment Financing District and a waiver of permit fees not to exceed $6,600. If approved, the project is estimated to be completed by the end of the year. He shared the hours of operation. The location will close by 4 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00 pm on Thursday, and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. The proposed redevelopment agreement is subject to final attorney review regarding hours of operation. The owners plan to offer dishes and craft cocktails that would be unique to the CoCo & Maple location. Owners Denise and Michael Brown and their son Nate were invited to address the Board and the audience. Mr. Brown provided further details about their restaurant and expressed their excitement aboutjoining the Mount Prospect community. He mentioned that CoCo & Maple will feature an eclectic, casual, and enjoyable atmosphere. Mr. Shallcross provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • A license agreementwill cover the public sidewalks' maintenance, damage, and appearance standards. It will also include indemnification and insurance. • Noise should not be a nuisance because of the limited operating hours; residential homes are far enough away. • Parking complies with Village Code • The closed bike racks are located at the train station and at the corner of Northwest Highway and Emerson • Great addition to downtown • Ensure job opportunities are promoted to the public • Concerned that CoCo and Maple's entertainment might conflict with the Cruise Night's entertainment Motion by Bill Grossi, second by John Matuszak to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt the ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6786 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. As submitted Village Manager Michael Cassady requested a closed session immediately following this meeting to discuss potential LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11). None ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to enter closed session. Trustee Dante, seconded by Trustee Gens, motioned to enter closed session at 7:53 p.m. Mayor Hoefert noted that the Board will not take final action on any issue and will therefore return to Open Session solely for the purpose of adjournment after the closed session. Trustee Grossi, seconded by Trustee Dante, moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the April 2, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:42p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M . Agora nos Village Clerk