Minutes - 07/13/1995 - Safety Pathway Committee•
ORK BROOK
SRFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, JULY 139 1995
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga
John Hartmann
Steve McShane*
Connie Craig*
Ana Sisson*
Tom Richardson, Co- Chairman
Rosetta Lombardi
Sue Walters, Co- Chairman
Tom Doyle*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Bruce Kapff, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Suhs, Oak Brook Park District *Present
1. Minutes of the June 15, 1995 meeting were modified and
approved. The correction was to show that our recommendation to
the village would be delayed by no more than 90 days, or until our
September meeting.
Corrected wording of motion carried at June meeting:
The committee will delay making our recommendation to the village
board for up to 90 days, until the village has time to provide expert
opinions on two subjects raised by the group of residents:
1. Because of frequent flooding, the pathway alternative
through the forest preserve from the south end of the Church
property is often under water. Could the flooding be avoided,
making this alternative feasible?
2. There are safety concerns about the termination of
the pathway at Robinhood Ranch: Is there good reason for
serious safety concern and can safety concerns be addressed
by a traffic consultant?
The village will be requested to provide opinions on these subjects
before the September meeting.
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iTom Richardson will write a letter to Village Manager Steve Veitch
with a copy to Karen Bushy, formally requesting that the village
provide opinions on these subjects before our September meeting.
2. Resident Survey: The resident survey was discussed. Several
general results were noted. Generally, the residents prefer asphalt
over gravel. The pathways need maintenance. The pathways need to
be connected.
Connie Craig will work up a summary and interpretation sheet, an
update on grant applications, and a map showing the current
pathways, the pathways where grants have been approved. She will
work with Tom Doyle to develop a professional presentation for the
village board, and to be distributed to the residents with the village
newsletter.
3. York Road: Connie Craig and Tom Richardson both spoke to
Bruce Kapff regarding the resident comments made at our June
meeting, and the motion to request information on flooding and
safety. We understand that Bruce will prepare a white paper on the
subject. Ana Sisson will ask Christ Church for input on the
provision of easements.
4. Bicycle racks at Oakbrook Center. John Hartmann has asked the
management of the Center, and they have indicated that they will
follow our recommendations. Committee members will make
observations before the next meeting, so a recommendation can be
made.
5. The next meeting will be on September 14. We will skip the
August meeting.
Steve McShane
Secretary
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