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Home My WebLink About7. MEETING NOTICES 08/18/2009 MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn John J Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/8]8-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 www.mountprospect.org AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: 3rd Floor Executive Conference Room Village Hall 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday August 20, 2009 8:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 18, 2009 meeting IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Development Update B. Experience Mount Prospect Program update V. NEW BUSINESS A. Kensington Business Center - next steps B. Annual Business Breakfast - October 15, 2009 VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT VII. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1 8/20/09 EDC agenda Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ex" 5328, TDD #847-392-6064. MAYOR \rvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRlJSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefer! Arlene A Juracek A John Korn John 1. Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/8\ 8-5328 Fax: 847/8\ 8-5329 TOO: 847/392-6064 www.mountprospect.org MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Executive Conference Room, Village Hall Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:00 a.m. The meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 in the third floor Executive Conference Room in the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman David Lindgren called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners, Tom Lowe, Skip Robertson and Ben Trapani were present. Commissioner Ken Fritz was absent. Also present were Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development, Clare O'Shea, Senior Planner; Maura EI Metennani, Public Information Officer, Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Irvana Wilks. State Representative Mark Walker was also in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the April 16, 2009 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Development Update Mr. Cooney provided an overview of the status of several developments throughout the village. NEW BUSINESS Representative Mark Walker Mr. Walker stated that he was in attendance to learn about economic issues facing Mount Prospect and to provide a brief update on issues he is working on at the State level. The commission provided Mr. Walker with their views on things that the State could do to help businesses. Page 1 of 2 6/18/09 EDC minutes Recap of Kensinaton Business Center meetina Mr. Cooney informed the Commission that one of the two scheduled KBC meetings was cancelled due to a lack of response from tenants in the business park. The commission discussed holding a meeting in the future for the tenants to provide them with an update on Randhurst Village and other developments in town. Mr. Cooney stated that there were approximately 75 brokers at the Wednesday event and that he had the opportunity to present them with an economic development update. Shop Local Campaian Ms. EI Metennani provided the Commission with an overview of a new promotional effort that staff has been working on and would be unveiling in the near future. The Shop Local Campaign would include free and/or low cost advertising opportunities to the local business community and stress the importance of shopping locally to our residents. The program would include internet, banner and video options. The Commission expressed their support of these efforts and requested that staff keep them informed of the progress. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Lindgren indicated that he had no new information to share. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development Page 2 of 2 6/18/09 EDC minutes MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Paul Wm Hoefert Arlene A Juracek A John Korn John 1. Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A Zade! Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TOO: 847/392-6064 NOTICE THE THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009 MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 26, 2009 Page 1 of 1 MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, August 8, 2009 9:00 A.M. Village Hall Community Center The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Trustees Arlene Juracek, Paul Hoefert, and Steven Po lit. Representing the Village were Village Manager Michael Janonis and Human Services Director Nancy Morgan. Residents in Attendance Jim Chylik Carol Tortorello Thomas T ezky Roy Froelich Sheldon Tabas Ivanra Olivanes Linda Waylie Allen T eplitz Greg Grunewald Kimberly Skic David Schein Locust Lane South Elmhurst Avenue North School Street West Busse Avenue Wheeling Road East Alder Lane Windsor West Algonquin Road West Algonquin Road North Owen NaWaTa Avenue Mayor Wilks announced that the Susan B. Komen walkers were passing through town today. Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue - Ms. Tortorello is concerned about a hedge growing behind a fire hydrant possibly blocking its view at Go-Wan-do & WaPella. There is often an eighteen wheel cab parked at 302 S Pine. There is a PVC pipe sticking out of ground 201 S WaPella. Mr. Janonis said that these items will be looked into. She asked about the status of feral cats and was told staff is about to make recommendations to the Board. Thomas Tezky, North School Street - Mr. Tezky called 911 regarding an incident in his neighborhood, and wanted to thank the paramedics for their rapid and skillful response. Roy Froelich, West Busse Avenue - Mr. Froelich complimented the Village on the Home Delivered Meal and the Snow Removal programs. He commented that the Melas Park Carnival bands were very loud and requested that in the future they lower the volume. Trustee Pol it, a member of the Lions Club, said that they plan to have a sound meter at next year's carnival. Sheldon Tabas, Wheeling Road - Mr. Tabas stated that the deadline of mid-May for the shared public sidewalk repair program is too early for his town home association to make because the association has not completed their inspections of the property by that date. The sidewalks by 1180, 992 and 994 Wheeling Rd. have severe problems. Mayor Wilks will have Public Works look into this matter. He asked about graffiti tagging and was told by Mr. Janonis that by code owners have fourteen days to remove graffiti. He said that the Traffic Control Box on the northwest side of Kensington and Wheeling Roads has been tagged. The Village will report this. He asked about independent parkway signs and was told that they are illegal; however it is difficult to track down the offenders. He complained about the "Hoy" free newspapers that are dropped off unsolicited. Several other attendees agreed. He complained that Euclid Mall does not maintain their property at the east end of their property line along the south side of the parking lot. Mr. Janonis said that these matters will be looked into. He asked about the bumpy repairs Cook County made to Euclid Road by Buffalo Wild Wings and a discussion about the County's road repair process ensued. He observed that the J.U.L.I.E. markings on sidewalks look like graffiti. After a discussion, the Manager said he would bring this up with the Northwest Municipal Conference. Ivanra Olivanes, East Alder Lane - Ms. Olivanes complained that pet owners were not picking up after pets. After a discussion, it was concluded that you must catch and remind owners in the act. Linda Way lie, Windsor - Ms. Waylie stated that she no longer has a place to park her bike when she attends the Farmers Market since the bike rack by the former Carriage Inn was removed. She was told that there is a bike rack in the middle of parking lot as well as the Lions Club has a secured area where one may leave a bike unlocked. The Village may install another rack. She was pleased to hear that the Board voted against the Right Turn on Red Light Camera program. She raised concerns about the number of trees and bushes marked with orange dots in the Kensington Business Park. After a discussion of the conservative nature of the Village's Forestry Division, she felt reassured. Allen Teplitz, West Algonquin Road - Mr. Teplitz complimented the Village on improvements on the south side of town, especially around Busse and Algonquin. He appreciates the painted crosswalks. He asked if it was possible to change the due date on the garbage bill because of their Condo Association Board's cash flow issues. Also, he felt the Association's water bill was high. Mayor Wilks said this will be looked into. He wondered if the loss of United Airlines would have an effect on the Village. A discussion took place regarding annexation of the property. Greg Grunewald, West Algonquin Road - Mr. Grunewald had several issues with the dumpsters on the Condo property. Mr. Janonis will follow up regarding garbage over flow. He complimented the work of the Police Department and asked about the Police HEAT program. He requested a greater police presence on the south side because he has seen an increase in drunk or passed out individual in the bushes or sleeping over night in the far west corner of Crystal Court. There was a question regarding window coverage code violation regarding the Aura Reading signs at the corner of Northwest Hwy and Emerson. Mr. Janonis will follow up. Kimberly Skic, North Owen - Ms. Skic asked about the road repair at Isabella and Maple. There was a brief discussion regarding the road repair process. She asked about the economic conditions of the Village, and there was a brief discussion on the subject. Anita Taylor, Burning Bush - Ms. Taylor had questions about work completed in her back yard and was told the water will drain into the storm sewer. David Schein, NaWaTa Avenue - Mr. Schein said that the neighbors around I-Oka & Shabonee are concerned about the lack of a traffic sign since the yield sign was removed. He suggested that the Village produce PR 'T shirts that say "MP #1 place to raise kids." Mr. Janonis will discuss this with Maura. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Morgan Human Services Director H:NLOUcoffeewithcouncil 8.09