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OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY
COMMITTEE
AGENDAS
MINUTES
1994
Revised 2/7/94
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PHTHWHY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, JANUARY 20, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga* Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann* Cathy Giangrassi
Steve McShane* Sue Walters
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson
Jill Fleishman
Dale Durfey* Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
Wes Pence* Resident
* Present
1. Minutes of the November 18, 1993, meeting were approved.
2. Reporters from the Doings and the Press were present.
3. Reports:
A. 22nd Street Pathway: Jon Sommer reported that the
22nd Street pathway under the tollway engineering study has been
completed and appears to be on schedule. There will be a 3 foot
barrier on the south side of the roadway. Jon Sommer and Benes
Engineering have met with federal and state officials. Apparently
there is a problem because the pathway goes across Northern Illinois
Gas property, and since this is private property, this causes a
problem with federal law. If this is in fact a serious problem, it
may be necessary for the village or the park district to assume
responsibility for part of the pathway cost. Assuming all goes well,
contract letting will take place in the summer, and work will be
completed in the fall of 1994.
B. York Road Pathway: Dale Durfey reported that the
consultant will be making a presentation on the York Road project at
the village board meeting of Tuesday, January 25, 1994. The
topographical study and survey have been completed. It includes
pathway alternatives on both sides of the road, each 10 feet wide
with 2 foot shoulders. Cost estimate is $180,000. One side requires
14 easements. The other side requires 10 easements. After this
meeting, a phase 1 report will be made to IDOT, then a public hearing
will be held in late February or early March. One side or the other
will be picked by the village board. Members of the committee were
encouraged by Tom Richardson to attend and participate in the
meeting..
C. Midwest Road Pathway: Dale Durfey reported that he met
with county officials and the project is on hold as consultants are
reassessing the situation. The earliest date for construction would
be 1995.
D. Harger Road and York Bridge Pathways: Dale Durfey
reported that there was no status report on the new grant
applicatlions for bridge pathways. Bruce Kapff of the village is
trying to get answers.
4. Tam reported that village president Karen Bushy has
reassigned him to represent the Northwest quadrant of the village,
and that Steve McShane will be an at large member of the committee
since hE., recently moved from Timber Trails to Fullersburg Woods.
He suggested that members whose terms are ending in February
(Steve lAcShane, Heidi Huizenga, and Jill Fleishman) notify president
Bushy of their desire to continue to serve as members of the
committee. He suggested to her that any new members make a
commitn lent to be at every meeting.
5. At the next meeting we will discuss priorities. New priority
suggestions should be proposed using the new project development
sheet. A copy of the latest priority list is included with these
minutes., Dale Durfey pointed out that if the current proposals are
approved that village funding will be tied up for three years. Jon
Sommer indicated that the park district may also be able to fund
future projects.
6. An annual "state of the pathways" report will be given to the
village board in June.
7. A motion was made by Steve McShane and seconded by Connie
Craig to recognize the village personnel who worked to improve the
pathways through maintenance projects in the past year. Dale
Durfey indicated that Doug Patchin oversaw construction and Ray
Drager handled design and planning. Steve McShane will draft a
letter for the committee chairmen recognizing the efforts of these
men.
8. Tom Richardson presented the rules of procedure of the plan
commission as a model for the development of rules of procedure for
the pathway committee. A copy of these rules is included with
these rninutes for review at February's meeting.
9. Connie Craig presented a press release (copy enclosed) which
included a report on maintenance projects completed, the
development of the suspended pathway for bridges developed by Wes
Pence, and the savings of money to the York Road pathway as a result
of the county decision to rebuild the bridge over Salt Creek.
ve McShane
Secretary
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann Cathy Giangrassi*
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Graig Ana Sisson*
Jill Flei-3hman*
Dale Durfey* Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer, Oak Brook Park District
Wes Pence, Resident
* Present
1 . The engineering plans for the York Road pathway were
presented at the January 25, 1994 village board meeting.,-- This
(February 7) committee meeting was a special meeting called after
the village board requested the committee's assistance in obtaining
easements from the people whose property fronts on York Road, to
make way for the York Road pathway.
2. Minutes of the January, 1993, meeting were discussed but
were tabled until the regular February meeting.
3. Sue Walters indicated that Tom Hawk will not be able to make
the regular schedule of committee meetings on the third Thursday of
each month. In March, the meeting will be held on the third
Wednesday (March 16). At the regular February meeting to be held on
February 15, the committee will decide on possibly changing the
regular schedule to the third Wednesday of each month. Sue Walters
requested that Connie Craig notify the Civic Association of this
change.
3. Sue Walters suggested that the committee contact people
along York Road on an informal basis regarding obtaining easements.
She has been in touch with Randy Neufeld of the Illinois Bike
Federation to get ideas on how to present the plans to people in the
area. She indicated that property values tend to go up. Sue will
contact the people at Rails to Trails for further ideas.
4. According to Dale Durfey, the easement document has the
effect of indemnifying people from any liability related to the
pathway.
5. The standard pathway will be 10 feet wide, and both sides of
York are proposed. Variations will be applied for as required.
6. Aria Sisson will contact Open Lands for other ideas for
presenting the pathway ideas to residents.
7. The cost of easements will have to come from village budget.
We need clarification on the issue of the cost of re-landscaping
property as required.
8. The safety issue should be stressed.
9. Sue Walters suggested a coffee to be held at Ana Sisson's
house, inviting all residents along York Road for the purpose of
addressing their concerns. It was unclear whether this would come
under the open meetings act.
10. According to Dale Durfey, York Road pathway plans have been
sent in to IDOT. After informal meeting with residents, a public
hearing will be held. Then an engineering study, and then IDOT
approval.
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Steve McShane
Secretary
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
PATHWAY PRIORITIES (for review at February 17, 1994 meeting)
A. Addition of pathway to York Road bridge over 1-88.
B. Addition of pathway to Harger Road bridge over Salt Creek.
C. Along Timber Edge Drive from Twin Oaks to forest preserve
entrance.
D. Completion of Harger Road trail to York Road.
E. Along Frontage Road (Timber Edge) from north entrance to
south entrance of forest preserve.
F. Spring Road north from Hyatt Hotel, along Salt Creek (part may
be in Oakbrook Terrace).
G. Along Midwest Road from 1-88 to 31 st Street.
H. Along south side of 1-88 from Route 83 to 22nd Street.
I. Underpass under Route 88, connecting existing pathway on
22nd Street with Jorie pathway.
J. 35th Street across Midwest Road.
K. Along 31st Street from Concord to Jorie Blvd.
L. Correct new signage on York and 31st for right turns while
pedestrians are present.
M. Trail connecting Woodside Estates to Forest Glen (Wood Glen
Lane).
N. Trail along 35th Street from Trinity Lane to St. Pascal's Drive.
0. Trail along St. Pascal Drive on forest preserve property from
3 5th Street to 31 st Street.
P. Safe crossing over Salt Creek bridge for existing 31st Street
trail.
Q Completion of York Road pathway between 31 st and Salt Creek.
February, 1994
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP LIST (and term expiration)
(3 YEAR TERM)
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPOINTMENTS:
Northwest Quadrant
Mrs. Heidi Huizenga (2-94)
44 Baybrook Lane
325-5215
Northeast Quadrant
Dr. John Hartmann (8-95) Mr. Tom Richardson (8-95)
44 Meadowood Drive 21 Yorkshire Woods
941 -8660 832-3523
Southwest Quadrant
Mrs. Connie Craig (8-95) `
309 Trinity Lane
920-9640
Southeast Quadrant
Mrs. Jill Fleishman (2-94) Mrs. Ana Sison (8-95)
3109 South York Road 10 Robin Hood Ranch
655-3671 655-0504
At Large Member
Mr. Steve McShane (2-94)
3521 Madison Street
654-0216
OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS:
Southwest Quadrant Northwest Quadrant
Mrs. Cathy Giangrassi (2-94) Mrs. Sue Walters
33 Steeple Ridge Ct. 23 Ivy Lane
986-0391 655-8723
ORK BROOK
SRFETY PRTHWHY COMMITTEE
Dear Neighbors:
Please attend an informal meeting of York Road residents to discuss
the plans for the York Road Safety Pathway which is planned for
construction from 31st Street south to Salt Creek.
The preliminary plans from Civiltech Engineering will be available
for your viewing. These plans have been presented to the village
board and sent to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The
purpose of the meeting is to share the plan, answer your questions,
and receive and respond to your input.
This is riot a public hearing. Village officials will not be attending.
The gathering will be held at 7:30 PM on March 2, 1994 at the home
of Ana Sisson, at 10 Robin Hood Ranch. Phone: 655-0504. Your
response and attendance will be appreciated.
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: February 17, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3 York. Road pathway strategy
4. Update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant application for extension of
pathway over bridges.
5. Priority review
Discussion of priority list and addition of new projects
(Project Development Sheets)
6. New business
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY EOMM ITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Hui:enga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann Cathy Giangrassi*
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson*
Jill Fleishman*
Dale Durfey* Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1 . Minutes of the January 20, 1994, and special February 7, 1994
meetings were approved.
2. A r,Iporter from the Oak Brook Press was present.
3. Oak. Brook Plan Commissioner Tony Tappin and Village Grants
Coordinator Bruce Kapff were present. Steve Plumb, Elmhurst Park
District Manager was a guest.
4. Steve Plumb reported on plans to create a trail along Salt
Creek which would ultimately connect the Prairie Path with
Brookfield Zoo. A key link would be the Oak Brook pathway system.
The plan is to go along the west bank of the creek in Elmhurst which
is all public land. Mr. Plumb suggested that a cooperative grant
application be made with the cooperation of DuPage County Forest
Preserve, the Oak Brook Park District, the Village of Oak Brook, and
the Elmhurst Park District to obtain funding to provide the link
which would bring the pathways of DuPage County together. The
grant application would be made with ISTEA. Tom Richardson,
speaking for the committee indicated strong support for this
concept. (Mr. Plumb's telephone number is 993-8900.)
6. New Business: Bruce Kapff recommended that additional grant
money can be applied for, and he suggested that the major links
should be top priority. Tom Richardson moved to make a 31st Street
pathway between Concord and Jorie Blvd, across Route 83 our next
priority. The motion was seconded by Sue Walters, and the motion
carried.
7. Steve McShane indicated that he had been reappointed to
another term by President Bushy. Jill Fleishman has been asked to
remain on the committee, and she agreed to do so for the time being.
8. A motion was made by Sue Walters to change the date of the
next meeting to Wednesday, March 9. The motion was seconded by
Tom Richardson and the motion carried.
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Steve McShane
Secretary
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: March 9, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3 York Road pathway strategy. Preparation for informal resident
meetings.
4. Update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant application for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
5. Priority review
Discussion of priority list and addition of new projects
(Project Development Sheets)
6. New business
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, MARCH 9, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann Cathy Giangrassi
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson*
Jill Fleishman*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk* Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
* Present
I . Minutes of the February 17, 199#were approved.
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2. A reporter from the Chicago Tribune joined us at the end of the
meetiniI.
3. Tom Hawk reported that the funding strategy letter from Bruce
Kapff was approved by the village board. This does not mean that
the village is agreeing to fund all of the grants which total as much
as $7010,000. What it does mean is that the village board approves
of the strategy of applying for these grants. The concensus of the
committee is to be pleased with the village board's commitment of
such a bold strategy. There was also a motion by Sue Walters, with
a second by Tom Richardson to write a letter commending Bruce
Kapff's efforts on behalf of Safety Pathway development.
4. Reports:
A. 22nd Street Pathway: Jon Sommer reported that they are
working on permits with the state, and that a meeting is planned
with NIGas.
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B. York Road Pathway: There was discussion of the safety
advantages of a pathway, separating pedestrians and bicycles from
cars. Also, there appears to be fewer burglaries etc., along
pathways. Many people are asking when the York Road Pathway will
be completed. The first resident meeting will be held on March 16,
at the home of Ana Sisson. Preliminary drawings will be presented.
Dale Durfey will be there to answer residents' questions. To prepare
for questions which may be raised, Sue Walters summarized the
research material on the subject, and wrote up a list of advice to
committee members from the "Chicagoland Bicycle Federation" and
"Rails to Trails", as well as information of the impact of safety
pathways, including quotes from "Evaluation of the Burke-Gilman
Trail's Effect on Property Values and Crime" by the Seattle
EngineE!ring Department Office for Planning. A copy of both of these
are enclosed with these minutes.
According to Tom Hawk, it is the intention of the Village to obtain
voluntary easements. He will have a discussion with Dale Durfey
regarding the technicalities of easement acquisitions.
C. Midwest Road Pathway: Nothing to report.
D. Harger Road and York Bridge Pathways: Nothing to report.
E. 31st Street Pathway: The village board approved a
request for funding of the pathway across Route 83.
5. Tom Hawk asked to be in the loop for any press releases which
may go out from the committee. The recent press coverage of
Pathway activity has been excellent. All press releases will be
forwarded to Tom for appropriate approvals.
6. The next three meeting dates will be: April 13, May 18, June
15.
7. For the next meeting, priorities will be on the top of the list.
A copy of Bruce Kapff's letter will be included with the agenda.
Steve McShane
Secretary
ORK BROOK
SRFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
Advice to committee members from the "Chicagoland Bicycle
Federation" and "Rails to Trails":
1 . Always present project as pathway on both sides of York; even
if it will be sometime in the future. In so doing, stress the safety
issues: For example, children going to school or the sports core;
senior citizens out for a walk. It makes it easier to understand why
we need both sides.
2. According to Randy Neufeld, "Land values almost always go up".
3. Str;;ss non-monetary values of pathway: immediate access to
trail if it's on your property; elderly can easily get out for a walk;
decreased crime; less isolation.
4. Str:,ss a management plan that will protect the homeowner;
maintenance and clean-up. Let homeowners contribute their ideas on
how to do this.
5. When homeowners express their concerns, ask them for
possible solutions so that they will feel they are a part of the
process. We should have a handful of options for the problems but
let the homeowner have his input.
6. Committee members should take the time to jot down notes so
they don't forget anything.
7. Give residents an address to write to the committee, through
the village hall c/o Tom Hawk or Dale Durfey, and they can forward
it to us.
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF SAFETY PATHWAYS
Quotes from Evaluation of the Burke-Gilman Trail's Effect on Property Values and
Crime by Seattle Engineering Department Office for Planning, May, 1987:
"Property near but not immediately adjacent to the Burke-Gilman Trail is
significantly easier to sell and, according to real estate agents, sells for
an average of six percent more as a result of its proximity to the trail.
Property immediately adjacent to the trail however is only slightly easier
to sell, and sells for zero to 1/2 % more."
"Homes immediately adjacent to the trail did not experience an increase
in burglaries and vandalism as a result of the trail."
Quote from The Impact of Rail-Trails: A study of the Users and Property Owners
from Three Trails, by Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National
Park Service. Washington, D.C., February, 1992:
"The majority of owners reported that there had been no_- increase in
problems since the trails had been established, that living near the trails
was better than they had expected it to be."
"Land owners along all three trails reported that their proximity to the
trails had not adversely affected the desirability or values of their
properties, and along the suburban Lafayette/Moraga Trail, the majority
of owners felt the presence of a trail would make their properties sell
more easily and at increased values."
"Health and fitness and recreation opportunities were considered to be
the most important benefits of the trails by the landowners. The trail
users felt the trails were most important in providing health and fitness,
aesthetic beauty and undeveloped open space."
"Residents and visitors enjoy the benefit of trail use, aesthetic beauty,
protected open space, and in some instances higher property resale
values, while local communities enjoy bolstered economies and increased
community pride among other benefits."
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: April 13, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
Discussion of priority list and addition of new projects
Reference Bruce Kapff Feb. 18, 1994 memo, enclosed.
4. Update on resident meeting - Ana Sisson and Jill Fleishman.
5. Update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
5. By-law review - Tom Richardson.
6. New business.
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ORK BROOK
SRFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, APRIL 13, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann* Cathy Giangrassi
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson
Jill Flei:;hman*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Ha\nik* Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1 . Minutes of the March 9, 1994 meeting were approved as
submitted.
2. Rel:>orts:
A. 22nd Street Pathway: Jon Sommer reported that NIGas
has approved of the plan for the pathway to go over their property,
but there still may be a need for the village or park district to
obtain bids for this part of the pathway. IDOT will now do an
internal review before preparation of final plans. Bid calendar will
be set in Springfield for June, July or August.
B. York Road Pathway: An informal resident meeting was
held at the home of Ana Sisson. There were 15 residents in
attendance. Several people were concerned with the way the
pathway plan would cut into their property. The plan is based on the
future expansion of York Road which will not take place for the next
five years, so people expressed the feeling that the pathway should
be built closer to the existing roadway. Tom Hawk suggested that
we should take the position of gathering information, and that the
village will try to accommodate residents' concerns. Dale Durfey
OAK BROOK
SHFETY PHTHWHY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: May 18, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1 . Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
Discussion of priority list and addition of new projects
Reference Bruce Kapff Feb. 18, 1994 memo.
4. New priorities
5. Update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
6. By-law review - Tom Richardson.
7. New business.
ROK BROOK
WIFETY P(ITIIWf1Y COMMITTEE
Date: June 14, 1994
To: Margaret Rimbo
Village of Oak Brook
FAX: 990-0876
From: Steve McShane
Enclosed is the agenda for this month's Safety Pathway Committee
meeting. Since last month's meeting was canceled due to lack of
quarum, the agenda is the same as last month's. Tom Hawk advised
me that you still need a copy to notify the press.
Please call me if you have any questions (654-021 6 or 323-28QO).
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Leve McShane
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OOK BROOK
SHFETY 'PAT1IWflY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: June 15, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
Discussion of priority list and addition of new projects
Reference Bruce Kapff Feb. 18, 1994 memo.
4. New priorities
5. IJpdate:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
6. By-law review - Tom Richardson.
7. New business.
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ORK BROOK
SAFETY PHTHWAY COMMITTEE
Date: June 16, 1994
To: All committee members
From: Steve McShane
Subject: June meeting
The regular May and June meetings had to be canceled because we
lacked a quarum. The June meeting has been rescheduled for next
Monday night, June 20, at 7:30 PM.
The village is holding its hearing on the York Road pathway next
Thursday, June 23. It is important that we meet to prepare for that
hearing.
Please try to make the Monday meeting.
Steve
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OAK BROOK
SRFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
Date: June 16, 1994
To: Margaret Rimbo
Village of Oak Brook
FAX: 990-0876
From: Steve McShane
Again, we were unable to assemble a quarum at last night's meeting.
Because of critical issues to discuss, we have decided to reschedule
the meeting for Monday June 20.
Enclosed is the revised agen6la for Monday's meeting. Please notify
the press.
PleasE' call me if you have any questions (654-0216 or 323-2800).
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Steve McShane
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ORK BROOK
SHFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
REVISED AGENDA
RESCHEDULED JUNE OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Da Le: June 20, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. "'ork Road Pathway - Preparation for public hearing Jure 23.
Discussion of York bridge over Creek
4. Project Development Sheets - Each committee member bring
sheets on existing and proposed pathways.
5. Future meeting schedule. Problem achieving quarum.
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, JUNE 20, 1994
CommittE;e Members:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann Cathy Giangrassi*
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson
Jill Fleishman*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer, Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1 . Minutes of the April 13, 199Y meeting were approved as
submitted.
2. York Road Pathway: The public meeting planned for June 23,
1994 was discussed. The committee decided to take positions on
the York Road pathway and the York Road pathway across Salt Creek.
Enclosed is a copy of that position statement.
3. New projects for consideration: All members were requested
to review pathway maintenance requirements, and new project
proposals. Jill Fleishman and Steve McShane had surveyed the
possibility of a safety lane along Madison Street, and the
possibilities for the Spring Road pathway to connect with the Forest
Preserve trail at Madison Street. This proposal will be sent to Bruce
Kapff for his input.
4. Meeting notices: Future meetings planned: Wednesday July 20,
Wednesday August 17, and Thursday September 15.
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Steve
McShane
Secretary
POSITION STATEMENT
YORK ROAD PATH SOUTH OF 31ST STREET
The Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee members chose
to live in Oak Brook because of its special amenities, including the
beautifully landscaped large lots, the excellent homes, the open
lands, the variety of shopping, and the ease of access to expressways.
We wish to add another special amenity, a pedestrian / bike
path linking all parts of the Village and connecting to other
communities. We believe this would enrich the community, providing
non-motorized transportation corridors for recreation,
commuting, and safe travel of schoolchildren. This would help
Oak Brook improve its already impressive reputation, and become a
leader in the Western Suburbs in an area that is increasingly
impacting people's decisions in housing purchases. With this amenity
in mind., and in view of both the opportunity to get State funding
support for the project and the considerable expenditures already
made by the Village, the Committee strongly supports t h e
construction of a path along York road south of 31st street.
The Committee has a general goal of suggesting and supporting
ways to link existing portions of the path system within Oak Brook,
so they can better connect subdivisions, facilities, and other
communities. The area that would be served by this path currently
has no path and therefore no safe access to the rest of the Oak Brook
paths.
The Committee has a specific duty from its authorizing
ordinance: "To assist in obtaining required easements from private
and corporate property owners for routing and building new
pedestrian/bicycle paths." It is through this duty that the Committee
has pursued contacts with the neighbors along York Road to obtain
their support for the York Road Path.
The Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee has no
objection to revising the plans for the York Road Path to help meet
some of the concerns of the adjacent residents as they expressed
them in an informal meeting on March 16th.
These revisions may include:
1) relocating the paths as close as possible to the existing road,
therefore reducing the esthetic and landscaping impact of the
paths, and
2) relocating paths for the least impact on existing trees and
bushes.
However, there are guidelines from the Guide for the
De_De_velot)ment of Bicycle Facilities published by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials which
impact on the design of the Path. From page 24 of the Guide " A wide
separation between a bicycle path and adjacent highway is desirable
to confirm to both the bicyclist and the motorist that the bicycle path
functions as an independent highway for bicycles. When this is not
possible and the distance between the edge of the roadway and the
bicycle path is less than S feet, a suitable physical divider may be
considered. Such dividers serve both to prevent bicyclists from
making unwanted movements between the path and highway
shoulder and to reinforce the concept that the bicycle path is an
independent facility. Where used, the divider should be a minimum
of 4.5 feet high, to prevent bicyclists from toppling over it, and
should be designed so that it does not become an obstruction itself. "
This would appear to preclude putting the path immediately
adjacent to the road without providing a barrier. Other bicycle
authorities from Chicago indicate the possibility of putting the path
closer, if it is one-way. This would require measures to enforce one-
way use.
In conclusion, we believe the path along York Road
will be an excellent asset to Oak Brook. It should be
completed with design revisions which minimize the impact
on the residents, while maintaining safety considerations.
POSITION STATEMENT
YORK ROAD BRIDGE
The Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee
supports the . minimum necessary width of five (5) feet each
for two single (one-way) paths on the York Road Bridge.
This width meets the guidelines listed in the Guide for the
Development of Bicycle Facilities published by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in
August 1991 .
This width would allow the paths to be constructed
with the least impact on the surrounding area while
permitting safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists
traveling both North and South. This recommendation is
based on the assumption that effective measures can be
taken to assure one-way operation.
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PRTHWRY EOMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: July 20, 1994
Time : 7:30 PM
Location :Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1 . Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
4. Required maintenance and new priorities. All members are
requested to prepare project development sheets
5. Uodate:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
6. New business.
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ORK BROOK
SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, JULY 20, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann* Cathy Giangrassi*
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson*
Jill Fleishman
Dale Duffey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk*, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Somrner*, Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1. Minutes of the June 20, 1994 meeting were approved as
submitted.
2. Required maintenance and new priorities: A number of
subjects were discussed, and will be submitted on project
development sheets, which will be submitted to Mike Miranda.
Discussion included the following subjects:
Need for drain the in tunnel under Route 83
The village has done a beautiful job of plowing and bulldozing
the limestone pathways in the SE and SW quadrants.
Rough areas at 31st Street and Meyers
Dips in pavement on 31st Street pathway east of Midwest
Litter and debris on 31st pathway
Drainage problem in Trinity Lakes
Drainage problem on pathway around Midwest Club
Use of paved shoulders as an alternative to extensive pathways
3. 22nd Street Pathway: Jon Sommer reported on the pathway
under the tollway. The village has agreed to maintain the pathway.
Recommendations have been received from the state for
clarification.
4. Resident Survey: As a result of a suggestion at the recent open
hearing, a sub-committee was appointed to develop a survey of
residents on who uses the pathways and who would use the pathways
if they were available in their areas. Ana Sisson and Connie Craig
were appointed to this sub-committee.
5. Report on Public Hearing on the York Road Pathway: Tom
Richardson reported on the meeting. Tom, Jill Fleishman and Steve
McShane were there representing the committee.
Based on the resident reaction to the York Road Pathway plan,
the committee decided to propose that the pathway be placed on the
West side of York Road from 31st Street to Robinhood Ranch, and
then on the East side of York Road from a flashing light at Robinhood
Ranch, down to Graue Mill. A letter will be sent to Bruce Kapff, with
copies to Dale Durfey, Steve Veitch, and Tom Hawk.
6. Future Meetings: The August meeting will be held- on
Wednesday, August 17. After that we will revert back to the third
Thursday of each month, starting with September 15.
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Secretary
ORK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: August 17, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Rod call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
4. Required maintenance and new priorities.
5. Pro.ject update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31st Street
pathway.
6. By-law update - Tom Richardson
7. Old business
8. New business
OAK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 17, 1994
CONIMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Richardson
John Hartman
Heidi Huizenga
Cathy Ginagrasse
Sue Walters
1. :Minutes of the July 20, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted.
2. The committee reviewed the Oak Brook Village Pathway Priorities list and
made changes and adjustments. The new list of priorities is attached (See
Schedule A).
3. The letter to Mr. Bruce Kapff of the Village was discussed and amended as
follows: (See Schedule B).
4. Changes to the Ordinance Creating a Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Committee
were submitted and approved. (See Attachment C)
Meeting was adjourned at 9 P.M.
Cathy Giangrasse
Pathway Priorities A Description Status
Prioity Location From To I. Pathway and bridge Village TCM grant;location&
over Salt Creek Ph.1 engineering being finalized;
1 York Road 31st St Spring Rd. County future plans for bridge
l
' 2. Pathway in conjunction with On approved M&M 3 yr.
2 22nd York Rd intersection roadway guaranteed list through FY95;
Intersection construction when State funding level
resolved,Ph.I engineering will
be sent to MOT
3 22nd E.of McDonald Dr. Jorie Blvd.
3. Pathway under 1-88 Pk.Dist.Enhancement gram;
overpass. location being finalized
4. Harger Road W.of Salt Creek York Road
4. Pathway and bridge 1993 Enhancement app.denied;
5. York Road Harger Road Wood Glen over Salt Creek 1994 M&M TCM app.pending
Lane
5. Pathway and bridge over 1993 Enhancement app.denied;
6. York Road Wood Glen 1-88 York 1-294 N.tollway connector 1994 M&M TCM app.pending
Lane off-ramp
6. Pathway and bridge over 1993 Enhancement app.denied;
7. 31st Street Trinity Lane Jorie Blvd. 1-294 S.tollway connector 1994 M&M TCM app.pending
8. St.Paschal Dr. 35th Street 31st Street 7. Pathway and bridge Plan to apply through CMAQ
rossing of Rt.83 &Enhancement in 1994
9. 35th Street Trinity Lane St.Paschal
Drive 8. Pathway County For.Pres.may include in
their future development of the
property
10. Timber Edge Twin Oaks N.York
Park F.P.
Path 9. Pathway
10. Pathway
1 1. Timber Edge N.York Park York Rd. 11. Pathway
F.P.Path
12. Pathway
12. Wood Glen Ln. York Road Forest Glen
Lane
13. 1; Pathway behind corporate
area along Kensington&
13. S Of 1-88 Rt 83 Tunnel 22nd Street lorie
Under 1-88
14. Pathway and bridge over 1-88 County future plans;
14. Midwest Road 31st St. 22nd St. approx 1996
15. Midwest/35th 15. Pathway crossing of Midwest
at 35th
16. 31 st St. Salt Creek
16. Improved bridge crossing of County future plans when
Salt Creek replaced
17. Spring Road Colby's
17. Pathway McDonald's may do as part of
18. Spring Rd./Timber Edge Spring/16th Twin Oaks site work on the property
19. Wood Glen Lane Woodside Existing Bike 18. Pathway and maybe bridge;
Path in Forest includes construciton in OB
Glen Terrace
19. Pathway Added 8/94
C
Proposed addition to Ordinances
Creating a Safety Pathway Committee
Changes in Bold
1. Substitute Safety Pathway wherever Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway occurs.
2. Revise section 3. B ....elect a chairperson and co-chairperson each
September.
3. Add to Section 3.
D. Officers and Duties.
The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Committee, with the
Co-chair presiding when the Chair is absent. The Chairperson may appoint
a subcommittee when necessary. The Chair and Co-chair s will develop the
agenda and submit it to the secretary. The Secretary shall take minutes and
distribute copies to the Village, along with the agenda for the Village to
distribute.
The (_.hair shall be responsible to report to the Board of Trustees as
necessary; and represent the Committee at Board meetings when requested.
Three months prior to the expiration of a member's term, the chair will
notify the appointing authority of the expiration and request a replacement,
noting whether the current member is interested in being reappointed.
Or`G
ORK BROOK
SRFETY PHTHWHY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: September 15, 1994 NOTE: THURSDAY
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Priority review
4. Required maintenance and new priorities.
5. Project update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
D. Status of recent grant applications for extension of
pathway over bridges.
E. Potential grant application for 31 st Street
pathway.
6. By-law update - Tom Richardson
7. Old business
8. NEU business
OAK BROOK
SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1994
Committee Members:
Heidi Huizenga* Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann* Cathy Giangrasse
Steve McShane* Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Bruce Kapff* Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1. Minutes of the August 17, 1994 meeting were approved.
2. Tom Richardson suggested that the agenda be changed--to show
that the priority discussion has been completed, and the by-law
discussion has also been completed. Grants discussion was added to
the agenda.
3. Required maintenance: Tom left the various project
development sheets with Mike Miranda. Nothing has been done yet on
the Route 83 underpass. Sue Walters will submit a new sheet on
road grates in Brook Forest. These need to be made bicycle friendly.
4. Spring Road/Madison Street: Bruce Kapff indicated that this
subject has been handed off to Dale Durfey in engineering for
response.
5. York Road: The committee agreed that transfer of this project
to the County would be beneficial, and a letter will be sent to Karen
Bushy and the village board taking this position.
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6. 22nd Street Pathway: According to Jon Sommer, final plans
will be approved by IDOT and Was by mid December. Contracts will
be let for Spring work.
7. ��ai'west Road: No progress report.
8. Flarger/York Road bridges: This proposal is going to Mayors and
Managers transportation committee. It could be approved next week.
Bruce Kapff will call Tom or Sue with report. The project value is
$1 .1 million, with the village's share: 25%.
9. 31st Street across Route 83: Federal grant has been applied
for through CMAQ, according to Bruce. We may yet an answer this
fall.
10. Regional Trail: This fall we may hear about the regional trail
funding.
11 . The committee recognized the tremendous contributions of
Bruce ICapff in developing these funding proposals.
12. He di Nuizenga has been reappointed by Karen Bushy for another
three year term. Jill Fleishman's resignation has been accepted, so
there is a vacancy on the committee.
13. TI;e election of officers was held. Tom and Sue were reelected
co-chairmen, and Steve McShane was reelected Secretary.
14. Old business: Connie Craig and Ana Sisson -presented a draft of
the questic Inaire they have been working on.
15. The next meeting will be on October 20. The November meeting
will be on the 17th. There will be no December meeting.
Steve ""cShane
Secretary
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ORK BROOK
SAFETY PRTHWRY COMMITTEE
AGENDA - REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: October 20, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Required maintenance and new priorities.
5. Project update:
A. 22nd Street - Jon Sommer
B. York Road - Dale Durfey
C. Midwest Road - Dale Durfey
6. Grants discussion:
A. Extension of pathway over Harger and two York
Road bridges.
B. 31st Street pathway over Route 83.
C. Regional trail.
7. Old business
8. New business
OAK BROCK
SAFETY PATHWAY COD'`,MITTEE
Minutes of Neeting Cctober 20 , 1994
Committee Yembers:
Heidi Huizenga Tom Richardson*
John Hartmann Cathy Giangrasse
Steve McShane Sue Walters*
Connie Craig* Ana Sisson*
Dale Durfey, Village of Oak Brook
Tom Hawk, Village of Oak Brook
Bruce Kapff, Village of Oak Brook
Jon Sommer* Oak Brook Park District
* Present
1 . Minutes of the September 15, 1994 meeting were approved .
2 . Connie Craig will call Mike Miranda regarding a serrious
safety situation at 35th and Midwest Road .
3. Route 83 Underpass: Jon Summer reported on delays in cor-
recting the drainage problem in the tunnel under Route 83 connec-
ting Brook Forest with the Park District property . The 'committee
expressed concern about the delay as it was hoped this situation
would be corrected before winter.
4 . 22nd Street Pathways ;Ion Sommer reported that both-IDOT
and NIGas have approved plans . The project is moving forward
slowly; soil borings need to be done .
5 . York. Road: Some residents are concerned about the proposed
width of the bridge . Discussion of on-road bike lane vs . off-road
bike path. Sue Walters will call Druce l;apff regarding statud of
this pro4ect with 1'ayors and P'anagers Committee and whether ap-
proved grant money can be transferred to I'ul-age County if they
take over the project .
6 . Harger/York Road bridges: Moving ahead . Bruce Kapff con-
firmed with Tom that Mayors and P anagers have approved the pro-
posal . Upcoming meetings with federal and state officials to
confirm and approve details of grant . It was the consensus of
the comm:Lttee to publicize the approval of the grant; Tom to
check with Bruce as to whether or not this is appropriate .
7 . 31st Street : No progress report
8 . Regional Trails Jon Sommer will call Steve Plum, Supt . of
Elmhurst Parks, for an update on this project .
9 . Old Business/Committee Vacancy: Per Ana Sisson , William
Bristol was interested in the committee but unable to serve at
this time . No other names presented .
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ORK BROOK V1L,, :_ c- ;;;c 00, «.
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AGENDA — REGULAR OPEN MONTHLY MEETING
Date: November 17, 1994
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Oak Brook Village Hall
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
1. Roll call. �
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Required maintenance and new priorities.
A. 35th and Midwest Road
B. Route 83 Underpass
4. Project update:
A. 22nd Street
B. York Road
C. Midwest Road
5. Grants discussion:
A. Extension of pathway over Harger and two York
Road bridges.
B. 31st Street pathway over Route 83.
C. Regional trail.
6. Resident Survey
7. Old business
8. New business
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VILLAGE OF OAK BRLOOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
PHONE: 708 990-3000
FAX: 708 990.0876
NOTICE OF CANCELLED MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee
of November 17, 1994 is hereby CANCELLED due to lack of quorum.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK