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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/2013 CWC Minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, November 9, 2013 9:00 AM Community Room, Village Hall Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Juracek, Trustee Steven Polit, Trustee Zadel, Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl, and Deputy Fire Chief Henry Dawson. Residents in Attendance: John Elenberger Redwood Drive Thomas Tezky N. School Louis Goodman N. School Street Jerry Boldt N. School Street Mike/John Goot W. Hiawatha Trail Ken Greenfield S. See Gwun Mal Holec Quince Lane Don Malen 1055 We Go Walter Szymczak Eastwood Avenue Jim Chylik Locust Lane Judy Nelson S. Owen Libby Reimann S. Albert Carol Tortorello S. Elmhurst Avenue Marcia Theisen Dogwood Dan Turenne Boxwood Louis Bowers Boxwood Tom Manion S. Edward Roy Rendino S. Maple St. John Walter S. Maple St. David Schein Na Wa Ta Avenue Herb March Buckthorn Dr. David Poore Wildwood Lane We had a Leggo Robotics presentation from Lincoln Middle School. They discussed GPS bracelets for citizens and utilizing remote control drones to find the signal to transmit to first responders. John Elenberger had nothing to report. close friend, Frank Kuno passed away. Louis Goodman had nothing to report. 1 Jerry Boldt raised questions about snow plowing/sidewalk clearing at Christian Life Church. This had been brought up last spring and he wanted to know if there had been any movement. Mayor Juracek responded by saying that plans for plowing and sidewalk clearing are currently in discussions. Mr. Boldt was also concerned with the tax proposals as presented by Finance Department. The concern is that even though requests seem small, they do add up to large sums when combined with other requests. We have to keep in mind that many residents are on fixed incomes. Mr. Boldt took exception to a statement Mayor Juracek responded stating the Village is sensitive to those on fixed incomes. There is a rd 3 proposal developed by the Finance Department that is to be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. This discussion will also include Social Security and Medicare income limits. Mike/John Goot left the meeting. Ken Greenfield had nothing to report. Mal Holec details of the proposed tax increases. Mayor Juracek responded that the Finance department has a third proposal which they will make available at the next meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Holec was also looking for information on the new development downtown. Mayor Juracek directed him to the Village Website for the information. Mr. Holec complimented Public Works for the good job they are doing with leaf pickup. The Mayor added that Downtown redevelopment discussions were taking place, specifically There was also a question raised about the Tri-State Electric building. It is going to be rebuilt as for right now. Don Malen left the meeting. Walter Szymczak inquired about the Borders Building. Mayor Juracek responded there has been an interest by a restaurant for this space. Details will be announced in the near future. There was a discussion about recycling the materials from the building. Jim Chylik complimented the Fire Department for their Smoke Detector Program and had the following comments: He mentioned that some information on the Village Website was outdated. He likes the Village Newsletter, but feels most people do not read it. He feels the leaves should be raked to the edge of the grass and only moved to the gutter the night before. Do not rake into the street. Judy Nelson has been a resident since 1970. She received a letter from the Village about replacing her gravel driveway with asphalt or concrete. She said she cannot afford a new driveway. Mayor Juracek informed her that the rule changed 15 years ago and a grace period was given. Gravel driveways are not allowed. Dave Strahl invited the resident to stop by Community Development to see if there were any grants or loans available. 2 Libby Reimann left the meeting. th Carol Tortorello would like to see a star on top of the Christmas tree at the November 27 lighting. She further added this would be her last comment on the star. Marcia Theisen had nothing to add. Dan Turenne came to listen. He would like more discussion on driveways. Louis Bowers empathizes with those who live near banquet halls and deal with loud music. Mayor Juracek advised that Prospect Heights Park District personnel now attend events and they control the noise levels. The situation has improved. The resident then shared that the west side of Randhurst is difficult to navigate. The Mayor advised that Village staff will be meeting with Randhurst to discuss their signage proposal, as they are looking to alleviate this situation. Tom Manion is glad to hear about the Downtown proposal. He misses Caribou coffee, he was informed it will be replaced by Starbucks which was confirmed. Roy Rendino had questions on plans for parking lots, specifically the stripping in the commuter lots. Dave Strahl pointed out they would be designating areas for monthly riders vs. those who pay daily. Discussions are still underway on the details and on the number of spaces to designate for each. Mayor Juracek added the Village will monitor this and will look at ways to improve signage as it is confusing. Maple Street would remain for Mount Prospect residents only. John Walter asked whether the Village looked into having Walmart occupy the Domini is closing. Mayor Juracek advised they did look into it, but Walmart was committed to going into Des Plaines. It was also noted that the entire Golf Plaza strip mall is up for sale. Discussions are taking place with developers and options for other businesses to move in. David Schein would like to hear further discussion on the commuter parking lots. Herb March asked if there was an ordinance for leaf collection. Dave Strahl offered that rules for the collection of leaves have been provided. Mr. March would like further discussion on the leaf program. He also asked if there was a listing for the Trustees and their addresses. Mayor Juracek directed him to the website. David Poore had comments on the property at 211 E. Rand Road (Havana Joes). He is all for it, but has read negative comments in the paper. Mayor Juracek advised a variance passed with covenants. There have been several concerns brought up by neighbors. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM. Respectfully Submitted, Henry Dawson Deputy Fire Chief 3