Minutes - 09/12/1996 - Safety Pathway Committee•
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1996
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga
Tom
Richardson*
John Hartmann*
Tom
Doyle*
Steve McShane*
Sue
Walters*
Connie Craig*
Ana
Sisson*
Rosetta Lombardi*
Dale Durfey* Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Bruce Kapff, Village of Oak Brook
Roy Cripe, Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1. Minutes of the May 9, 1996 meeting were approved.
2. Pathway map: Dale Durfey reported that the map had been
entered on AutoCad. Bruce Kapff is looking at a means of printing.
Several members will stop and see Bruce to review the map. Bruce
will have it printed in an 1111 x 17" format, for mailing out to
residents in the spring. The committee discussed the ideas of
getting tourism funds and getting a centerfold in a Civic Association
newsletter. The committee requested that Steve McShane draft a
letter to the village board suggesting wide distribution including the
village newsletter, the Civic Association calendar, availability at
the recreation center, and to consider making one side available for
printing for use by local hotels.
3. 22nd Street Pathway: No report. Sue will contact Roy Cripe.
4. York Road Pathway: Dale Durfey reviewed a copy of a letter
sent by Bob Vick, Director of Planning and Development for the
Forest Preserve District to Executive Director Utt. The letter
suggested reopening various options which have already been
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rejected b the committee. Connie Craig agreed to
call Steve Veich and suggest that the village recommend that Mr.
Vick review the April 19 report from Bruce Kapff which discussed
the various options.
Phase 1 is completed. IDOT should let contracts by mid -1997. It
was suggested that "Bicycle Crossing" signs be placed on either side
of York Road at Canteberry Lane. Tom Doyle noted that a pathway
has been completed in front of Oak Brook Lakes now. Pathways south
of Oak Brook Lakes are now possible since easements have been
granted. North from Oak Brook Lakes, only two easements are
available for extension of the pathway to Canterbury Lane. Tom
Doyle moved that the money set aside by the new York Lake
subdivision be used to complete a pathway in front of York Lake,
with the goal of continuing all the way down to the Salt Creek bridge
with the same design as the Oak Brook Lakes pathway. Steve
McShane was asked to write a letter to Karen Bushy and the village
board.
5. Midwest Road: Steve McShane moved that a letter be written
• to Karen Bushy with a copy to Steve Veitch acknowledging the
efforts of the village board to support the integrity of the safety
pathway system against pressures to eliminate this vital link.
Connie Craig will write the letter.
6. Harger bridge: The Harger bridge is owned by the Tollway
Authority and they want to transfer ownership to the village.
According to Dale Durfey this issue may be worked out in the next
couple of months.
6. Regional Trail: Dale will be meeting with all participants.
Will include discussion about Canterbury Lane connection under the
Tollway and the underpass under Roosevelt Road at Salt Creek.
7. Election of officers: Connie and Tom will continue at co-
chairmen and Steve will continue as Secretary.
8. Spring Road between Adams and Madison: Steve McShane
contacted Dan Griffen and Bob Vick from the Forest Preserve
District about developing a pathway through the forest preserve. Mr.
Vick indicated that funds were not available but that he would
discuss the environment impact with his people. After discussion
the committee suggested that a letter be written to Karen Bushy
• suggesting that Spring Road be widened by 3 to 4 feet on both sides
to allow on -road pathways. This letter will be sent after the first
of the year. Spring Road will be added to the agenda for future
meetings.
9. The next meeting will be on November 14.
Steve McShane
Secretary
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