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HomeMy WebLinkAboutICRC - 03/07/2002 - INDUSTRIAUCOMMERCIA.L REVITALIZATION COMMISSION ELK GROVE VILLAGE BUSINESS PARK MEETING MINUTES MARCH 7, 2002 CHERNICK CONFERENCE ROOM Present: Trustee Jim Petri Trustee Sam Lissner Ron Behm John Connnelly Scott Golbeck Tom Porte Ed Ruskowski Jeff Snyder Staff.- Alan J. Boffice, Director E/CD Nancy Carlson, Economic Development Officer Vito Sammarco, Asst. Director Comm. Rev. Absent: Tom Farrell John Gullo George Johnson Bob Kleckauskas Scott Swako The Commission was updated on the status of ICRC projects: STREET SIGNS 2002 The street name and numeral signs have been installed. The separation between the name and numeral signs was questioned. A three (3) inch separation is provided between the signs on both the light pole and post mounted installations. The sign separation enhances visibility of the panels and is designed in accordance with State guidelines. DEVON AVENUE AND BUSSE ROAD INTERSECTION Preparation of final contract plans for the intersection improvement is nearing completion. The project is targeted for a contract letting in June 2002 with an anticipated construction start of August 2002. DEVON AVENUE WIDENING The Devon Avenue Widening Improvement has been delayed due to storm water detention issues raised by DuPage County. The contract will not be let during the 2002 construction season. STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING 2002 Design of these ICRC improvements is proceeding with contract lettings anticipated in Spring/Summer 2002. DISCUSSION ITEMS The Commission had additional discussion regarding the County's Tax Abatement Program — 6B. The item will be further discussed at the May 2002 ICRC meeting. Mr. Behm will arrange for a tax advisor to make a presentation at this meeting. The supplemental maintenance program for FY'021'03 was discussed. The Commission approved the construction of two projects. Sidewalks will be reconstructed at the back of curb along Bonnie Lane from Oakton Street to Landmeier Road, and Howard Street from Bonnie Lane to Lively Boulevard. Landscaping along these routes will be planted behind the new sidewalk. The second project in this program would be the construction of sidewalks at approximately thirty-one (31) rail spur lines within the Business Park. The estimated construction cost for these projects is $400,000. The proposed improvement to construct sidewalks and bus shelters along Busse Road from Oakton Street to Mark Street has received funding through (DOT's Division of Public Transportation - Operation Green Light Program. The funding consists of$75,000 in design engineering (FY'02) and $796,000 in construction (FY'03). The Commission approved the project which will include the construction of sidewalk along both sides of Busse Road from Mark Street to Oakton Street. Bus pads and shelters will be constructed at all designated bus stops (approximately 14 locations). The addition of a stop at the northeast corner of Busse Road and Mark Street will be discussed with PACE. The Commission questioned the status of the installation of the Hometown Award signs and construction informational signs. These items will be discussed at the next meeting. The April meeting of the ICRC was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is May 2, 2002. The June 6, 2002 meeting will be a field tour of ICRC projects. VPS:pcd C: Mayor & Board of Trustees, Trustee Petri, Trustee Lissner, ICRC Commissioners, J. MacArthur, Fire Chief, S. Schmidt, Police Chief, T. Cech, Director of Public Works, A. Boffice, Director of Engineering & Community Development, A. Walsh, Village Clerk, B. Jaszczurowski, Community Service Coordinator, M. Cavallini, Health Coordinator, G. Parrin, Village Manager, R. Rummel, Asst Village Manager, P. Vadopalas, Asst. to Village Manager, G. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney, N. Carlson, Economic Development Officer