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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2004 CWC minutes MAYOR Gerald L. Farley VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy 1. Corcoran Paul W111. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: Fax: TDD: 847/818-5328 847/818-5329 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 9:00 a.m. Community Center, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Skip Farley, Trustees Paul Hoefert and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Wes Pinchot Carol Tortorello Margaret Lannen Pankaj Parikh David Shein Billie Colli 747 Whitegate 223 W. Elmhurst Ave. 999 Elmhurst Rd. 401 S. Emerson 512 Nawata 105 N. Westgate Wes Pinchot, 747 Whitegate: Mr. Pinchot asked if the Village Board members had any comments or questions about his presentation last Tuesday evening regarding the sub-area #3 development proposals. There was general discussion about the comments he made pertaining to the massing of the structures and traffic related issues for the project. The Village Board said they would be further discussing this matter at their December 21 st meeting where they hope to formally announce the preferred developer. Carol Tortorello, 223 W. Elmhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello stated that she was present to listen to the general discussion and stated that she wanted to commend the Village Board for hosting the annual Winter Parade. She stated that she felt it was a very good turnout and was an event enjoyed by many people. There was general discussion about the likelihood of the parade taking place next year. The cons~nsus was that, if viable, it should take place. Margaret Lannen, 999 Elmhurst Rd.: Ms. Lannen provided the Village Board with an update of activity at the Randhurst Shopping Center. She stated that early indications were that sales were up at the mall during the Thanksgiving weekend. She said several tenants had noticed a significant increase in traffic since Costco opened its doors. She provided a time line for the upcoming Applebee's move and the Steve and Barry's project. She also indicated that the carousel had been installed and that they were waiting for the state permit to begin operating the carousel inside the mall. Coffee with Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2004 Page 2 Pankaj Parikh, 401 S. Emerson: Mr. Parikh indicated that he is a member of the Community Relations Commission and that he was present this morning to discuss a possible project for the commission. He stated that his proposal would be to recognize the various ethnic and religious groups in the Village on a monthly basis. He distributed a cultural events guide that detailed various religious and ethnic events that take place throughout the year. The guide suggested various themed months based on key events during that month. He said he felt that this type of program would help educate the community on the various ethnic groups that exist throughout the community and provide greater understanding amongst all people of the benefits of the diversity that exists in Mount Prospect. There was general discussion by the Board and other residents present about the benefits of such a program. Several Board members commented that, if we were to publish such a calendar, we would need to make sure that it included all key dates for all groups. Mr. Parikh was advised to further review this matter with the Community Relations Commission and to report back to the Village Board. David Shein, 512 Nawata: Mr. Shein indicated he was present to wish everyone Happy Holidays. Billie Colli: Ms. Colli stated that she is a student at Roosevelt University and was completing a term paper regarding Mount Prospect. She had three general questions to ask the Village Board. The first question related to how the renovation of Randhurst Mall was proceeding and how beneficial that was to the Village. The second question related to diversity in Mount Prospect and what steps the Village has taken to embrace diversity. Her third question related to what types of housing opportunities are available for first-time homebuyers and young adults entering the home market. The Village Board provided answers to each of these questions. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development WJC:bhs