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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2002 CWC minutes MAYOR Gerald l~ Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J, Corcoran Paul Wm. H~'fcrt Richard M. Lohrs~rfer Miehael~ W. Skowmn lrvana IC Wilks Michael A. Zad¢l Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818-532S Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL 'SatUrday, February 9, 2002 ? 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Paul Hoefert, Rick Lohrstorfer, and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Merrill & Marie Cotten Joanne Engstrom Inette & Bill Godman Liz Krinsky Rodger Kruse Ramon Rubio David Schein Carol TortoreHo 2710 S. Briarwood Dr. W. 110 N. Kenilworth Ave. 603 Hackberry Ln. 1320 S. Elmhurst, #202 515 S. Louis St. 412 N. Elmhurst Ave. 512 S. Nawata 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. Rodger Kruse, 515 S. Louis St: Mr. Kruse stated he is a long-time resident and had a few issues he would like to discuss. He said his primary ioterest related to the Timberlane Apartment complex along Prospect Avenue. He stated that several of their tenants parked on the north side of Prospect Avenue during the evening and Several of these individuals are littering in this locatiOn. He also indicated several of these vehicles do not have Village vehicle stickers and questioned how the Village enforces that. Mr. Janonis indicated the Police Department does enforce the requirement for vehicle stickers on cars and, if appropriate, they would ticket these individuals. Mr. Kruse also indicated, at the same complex along the William Street frontage, a downspout is creating an erosion problem along the public sidewalk. He indicated that the downspout on the westernmost building empties onto the public sidewalk creating problems with dirt and icing in the winter. He indicated that the owner of this complex is also pretty slow in removing leaves in the fall, usually waiting until after the final pick-up to push his leaves onto the street. Mr. Cooney indicated that staff would contact the owner of the property to discuss some of the concerns raised by Mr. Kruse. Mr. Kruse also indicated that the seasonal employees hired by the Public Works Department did not apply the wood chips along the Prospect Avenue frontage in a very workmanlike manner. He questioned their methods of applying the chips and thought it was appropriate for the Village to investigate how this was done. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Ave.: Ms. Tortorello asked if the Village had ever approached the owner of the office building across Maple Street from the Police and Fire Building regarding the ability for individuals to park in that parking lot. Mr. Janonis indicated that staff had disdussions with the owner of this property but they were unable to come to an agreement on an arrangement. The Village had offered to snowplow the parking lot in exchange for the use of several parking spaces. However the owner of the parking lot did not want to lose the parking Coffee With Council February 9, 2002 Meeting Minutes Page 2 since it may hinder the ability to lease office space. Ms. Tortorello then asked about the small triangular median that is located at the intersection of Evergreen and Route 83. She indicated that, as part of a recent Route 83 reconfiguration, that this island had been enlarged and, therefore, provided a narrow entraneeway onto Evergreen Avenue. Staff indicated they would investigate this situation and determine if indeed this area was too narrow. Ms. Tortorello then indicated that the Norwood Builders sign at the southwest corner of Rte. 83 and Central appeared to be in the sight triangle. Mr. Cooney said he was already working with Norwood on a variety of sign related issues and that he would ensure that this sign was moved. Joanne Engstrom, I10 N. Kenilworth Avenue: Ms. Engstrom indicated she attended the meeting because she felt her neighbor may be in attendance fo discuss their sha~:'~riveway situation. There was general discussion regarding the ongoing dispute between the two neighbors. Liz Krinsl~, 1320 S. EImhurst, #202: Ms. Krinsky indicated she was a relatively new resident and was attending the meeting out of curiosity to see what occurred at these meetings. She stated she lived in Huntington Commons Apartment complex and she enjoyed living in Mount Prospect. David Schein, 518 South Nawata: Mr. Sehein stated that on his way to this meeting he noticed there were several "Ultra Nail" signs posted along the right-of-way. Mr. Cooney said he would have staff investigate and take down the signs. There was general discussion regarding the proliferation of signs in the right-of-way and the difficulty the Village has in enforcing these regulations. Mr. Cooney indicated that the Environmental Health Division pulls down hundreds of these signs each month and that. it is very difficult to fine these individuals for these violations. Mr. Sehein indicated he was representing the Youth Commission to extend a formal invitation to Dave Strahl to attend their next meeting. Mr. Janonis stated that Mr. Strahl anticipated attending the February 25 meeting of the Youth Commission. Mr. Schein then indicated that the work that the Village was doing on Weller Creek was having a negative effect on the Park District. He indicated that by shoring up the creek bed it was enhancing the erosion .taking place upstream from that area. He felt the creek along Park District property would further erode due to these modifications done by the Village. Mr. Sehein then indicated he recently attended a high school bowling event at the Brunswick Zone and thought it would be appropriate venue for Channel 17 to video. There was discussion regarding the amount of events that Channel f7 currently videotapes and the merits of taping such events. Merrill Cotten, 2710 S. Briarwood Dr. W., Arlington Hts.: Mr. Cotten indicated he recently received some literature from the Library outlining the pros and cons of their upcoming' referendum. He asked if the Village had put together such a document. Mr. Janonis indicated that it was rather preliminary for that but when the Village had more exact information that we certainly would be providing such information. Mr. Cotten said that he felt that it would be a mistake for the Village to sell the existing Village Hall site at such time that the new Village Hall is built. He felt that once something was built on the property we would lose our opportunity to provide additional parking or other improvements that would benefit the Village. Bill and Inette Godman, 603 Hackberry Lane: The Godmans stated they were currently having an issue with their neighbors regarding tbelr barking dogs. Their neighbors have several dogs at their home and they bark througbout the day and into the evening. They asked wbat their options offee With Council February 9, 2002 Meeting Minutes Page 3 were in regards to addressing this problem. Mr. Janonis indicated that the best way to handle this is to call the Police Department when this happens so that records can be maintained regarding the problem. Mr. Janonis acknowledged that this is a difficult issue to resolve, especially ifa neighbor does not want to be cooperative. However, the Godmans should call the Police Department if the problem persists. Mr. Godman asked if the Citizen's Utilities had recently been sold, indicating he had received a letter from a new utility company that was billing them for water. Mr. Janonis indicated that Citizen's Utilities had recently been sold. Mr. Godman inquired whether the Village had considered purchasing the utility itself. Mr. Janonis informed him that the Village had reviewed this but that the cost would be excessive to the affected residents. He stated that it would take nearly thirty years~.to payoff the bonds necessary to pumhase the utility and a special service district would have had to have been created to effect this. He indicated that since Citizen's Utility began providing Lake Michigan water that the.desire of residents in the area to pursue this had diminished significantly. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~l~iam J.~C~;ney, Jr., [~I~e Director of Community Development