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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2001 CWC minutesVILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818 -5328 Fax: 847/818 -5329 TDD: 847/392 -6064 The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Skip Farley, Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development .Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Phil & Audrey Kryger 915 S. Elmhurst Rd. Wm. McDermott 1208 W. Lonnquist Blvd. MAYOR u f ne aJe..uYmm� Gerald L. Farley 412 N. Elmhurst Ave. TRUSTEES 512 S. Nawata Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Village of Mount Prospect Richard M. Lohrstorfer 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. Michaele W. Sko wmn Community Development Department 1rvanaIG Wilks Will Michael A. Zadel 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, November 10, 2001, 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818 -5328 Fax: 847/818 -5329 TDD: 847/392 -6064 The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Skip Farley, Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development .Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Phil & Audrey Kryger 915 S. Elmhurst Rd. Wm. McDermott 1208 W. Lonnquist Blvd. Mel Pietraszewski 1105 Ironwood Drive Ramon Rubio 412 N. Elmhurst Ave. David Schein 512 S. Nawata Chester Schmidt 1200 W. Northwest Highway Carol Tortorello 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Ave.: Ms. Tortorello inquired about the status of replacing Ward's and J. C. Penney at Randhurst. The Village Board indicated they are currently working with a possible tenant that would replace Ward's. They stated that they hoped to be able to make a public announcement within the next thirty days. Ms. Tortorello then inquired whether the Village had investigated the possibility of having the Public Works Department install the entrance markers instead of going out to bid. She felt that this might be a less expensive option. There was general discussion regarding the in -house staff capabilities - and the necessary manpower required to install one of these entranceways. It was generally agreed that this was not a viable option and that going out to private bid was a better alternative. Ms. Tortorello also asked about the concrete island located at the southwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Evergreen. She indicated that this island was enlarged as part of the Rte. 83 construction project. She was curious as to whether yellow paint could be applied to the curbing to make it more visible to drivers. She stated several seniors that she knows have hit this island because of the modification. Mr. Cooney indicated he would have the appropriate staff look into that and determine the best course of action for the island. Mr. & Mrs. Kryger, 915 S. Elmhurst Road: The Krygers indicated that they live on Route 83 and that they wished that all the punch list items for the road reconstruction project would be addressed quickly. They stated that their parkway and those of several neighbors is still is lacking sod is sinking. Mr. Strahl indicated that staff is aware of the punch list items and that the contractor is required to return to complete those items soon. He indicated he did not have a specific date for the Kryger's property but he anticipated that all the punch list items would be completed by the end of the year. The Village Board members asked Mr. Strahl to investigate Coffee With Council November 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 2 and inform the Krygers when they can expect the work to be completed. The Krygers also inquired about modifying the traffic signal at Golf and Rte. 83 to allow for left -turns only on a left green arrow. They stated this intersection is very dangerous and the majority of accidents at this location take place because people turn left on the yellow or red light. There was general discussion about the way people drive and that even the best -laid plans cannot address individuals that do not follow traffic laws. Mr. Strahl stated that staff would look into traffic accidents at this intersection and, if it was found to be out of the ordinary range for this type of intersection, staff would address this issue with IDOT. Ray Rubio, 412 N. Elmhurst Avenue: Mr. Rubio indicated he was present to listen to what other residents had to say but that he wanted to also advise the Village Board that he is in concurrence with them giving a bonus to Mr. Janonis for his hard work. He feels that Mr. Janonis is a very good Village Manager and that his bonus was well earned. William McDermott, 1208 W. Lonnquist Blvd.: Mr. McDermott indicated he has lived in the Village for over thirty years and had never attended a Coffee with Council meeting prior to today. He stated he was just curious as to what took place at these meetings and indicated his general satisfaction with the efforts by the Village Board throughout town. He stated that he has raised his family in town and believes it is a great place to live. Chester Schmidt, 1200 West Northwest Highway: Mr. Schmidt stated that he frequently walks along Northwest Highway and noticed recently that several fire hydrants along the north side of Northwest Highway do not have flags to help indicate their location after a snowfall. Mr. Cooney said he would inform the Fire Department of this and that they would go out and verify the status of these hydrants. Mr. Schmidt also indicated that, as he walks along Northwest Highway at the Meadows Park location, he noticed several overgrown bushes. Mr. Cooney said he would contact the Mount Prospect Park District to request that they cut back those bushes to clear the sidewalk. David Schein, 518 South Nawata: Mr. Schein indicated that this Halloween he implemented an alternative where he passed out small games and currency to children in lieu-of candy; in light of the recent terrorism throughout the country he felt this was a better alternative and thought the Village would want to review this as an overall policy. He also indicated that, now that the Golf Plaza I parking lot had been striped, he is less concerned about the configuration of the parking lot. He also said that, as you head southbound along Route 83 at the train tracks, the tracks are very bumpy and should be reviewed. Mr. Cooney indicated he would pass this information on to the Engineering Division and would report back once they had reviewed the situation. Mel Pietraszewski, 1105 Ironwood Drive: Mr. Pietraszewski thanked the Public Works Department for their great efforts in improving the streets and sidewalks in his area. He said he had attended previous Coffee with Council meetings and indicated his concerns with the lack of sidewalks at certain locations and that Public Works has been quick to respond to those concerns. He said that he had a few additional locations where he thought sidewalks could be installed to improve pedestrian flow. Along the west side of Wolf Road, north of Euclid Avenue, there is a segment of sidewalk that is not connected and he felt this would be beneficial to complete, given the location of the new train station in Prospect Heights. He also indicated that, on Kensington Road east of the train tracks, there is a significant grade difference that requires a stairwell. He Coffee With Council November 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes Page 3 was inquiring whether this area could be graded in such a manner to install a ramp so that handicapped persons and bicyclists could utilize the sidewalk. Mr. Corcoran stated that, while on the subject of sidewalks, he had another location he felt could be addressed, along Euclid Avenue, east of the Euclid School near Crabtree Lane. Mr. Cooney indicated he would forward this information to the Public Works Department and report back to the Village Board. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ,LVIO-,VII. William J(. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development %\DP01 \V02V UTTONW\ADhW1BA.L\Coffa w< uncirWnwmXl WP01.doc